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UFC’s Mairbek Taisumov Reporting New Multi-Fight Deal
By FCF Staff
After going posting a 3-1 record in his first four, UFC bouts, lightweight Mairbek Taisumov is reporting he’s signed a new, five fight deal with the promotion.
The 26 year-old, Chechen fighter arrived in the UFC last… Read More
Report: Gabe Ruediger and Mac Danzig Latest Fighters to Launch Lawsuit Against UFC
By FCF Staff
The list of fighters who have launched lawsuits against the Ultimate Fighting Championship has gotten longer, as according to reports, Gabe Ruediger and Mac Danzig are also suing the promotion.
The suit is reportedly similar to the… Read More
UFC 186 Receives John Makdessi vs. Abel Trujillo, Thomas Almeida vs. Yves Jabouin
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s next card in Montreal, Quebec, will feature two more of the city’s fighters, as the promotion has confirmed that Tristar’s Yves Jabouin and John Makdessi will compete at the event.
Makdessi will take on lightweight… Read More
UFC FN 60 Free Fight: Benson Henderson vs. Rustam Khabilov
UFC 184: Mark Munoz Dreams of Fighting at Promotion’s Philippines Debut
By FCF Staff
Mark Munoz is booked to fight Roan Carneiro on February 28th at UFC 184, but the veteran middleweight isn’t planning on taking some time off, after his next bout. The reason being that on May 16th, the… Read More
Report: Thales Leites Calling For Fight With Tim Kennedy After UFC 183 Win
By FCF Staff
Thales Leites continued his rise up the middleweight ranks at UFC 183, by defeating Tim Boetsch, and now the fighter is calling for a bout with another established contender, Tim Kennedy.
Leites put an end to his… Read More
UFC on FOX 15: Kenny Robertson to Face George Sullivan
By FCF Staff
Kenny Robertson has already been booked for his next bout, following his KO win over Sultan Aliev last month, as the welterweight will battle George Sullivan on April 18th. The bout will be part of UFC on… Read More
Did Nick Diaz Hint He’s Finished Fighting Following UFC 183?
By FCF Staff
Following Nick Diaz’s decision loss to Anderson Silva at UFC 183, and the news that he tested positive for marijuana metabolites after the event, the renowned fighter has hinted his fighting career might be over.
The following… Read More
UFC FN 62: Demian Maia vs. Ryan LaFlare New Headliner
By FCF Staff
Since Raphael Assuncao will no longer fight Urijah Faber at UFC Fight Night 62, due to an ankle injury, the UFC has announced that a welterweight bout between Demian Maia and Ryan LaFlare will headline the event.… Read More
UFC 184: Gleison Tibau Replacing Yancy Medeiros
By FCF Staff
UFC 184 has undergone yet another change, as the promotion has announced that Yancy Medeiros has withdrawn from his bout with Tony Ferguson due to injury.
Stepping in for Medeiros will be veteran lightweight Gleison Tibau. According… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Kenny Robertson, CFFC’s Jordan Stiner
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC welterweight Kenny Robertson, and CFFC lightweight, Jordan Stiner.
Robertson is coming off a first round, knockout victory at UFC on FOX 14, which was… Read More
Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz Fail Drug Tests, UFC Releases Statements
By FCF Staff
The MMA world has been rocked by yet another drug test scandal, as just days after their UFC 183 headliner, it’s been revealed that Nick Diaz and Anderson Silva have failed recent drug tests.
According to statements… Read More
UFC 183: Tyron Woodley Reveals he Broke Foot in Fight With Kelvin Gastelum
By FCF Staff
Tyron Woodley managed to work his way to a split decision win over Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 183, and the welterweight contender has revealed he did so with a broken foot.
Woodley, who is currently the UFC’s… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Thiago Alves, Al Iaquinta Move Into Top 15
By FCF Staff
Thiago Alves and Al Iaquinta scored memorable, stoppage wins at UFC 183 on Saturday night, and both fighters have moved into the top 15 rankings of their respective divisions.
Alves took several hard shots from Jordan Mein… Read More
UFC FN 63: Al Iaquinta Tapped to Face Jorge Masvidal
By FCF Staff
Following Al Iaquinta’s impressive, stoppage win over Joe Lauzon at UFC 183, the powerful lightweight has been booked to fight another established vet, Jorge Masvidal.
Masvidal was recently left without an opponent for the April 4th, UFC… Read More
UFC’s Gray Maynard to Face Alexander Yakovlev Next
By FCF Staff
Gray Maynard has been booked for his first fight in 2015, as the veteran lightweight will battle Alexander Yakovlev on April 4th.
The fight will be part of UFC Fight Night 63, which will be hosted by… Read More
UFC 183: Anderson Silva And Nick Lead Way in Salaries
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for UFC 183, and as one would expect, headliners Nick Diaz and Anderson Silva led the way.
According to the salaries, which were disclosed to the NSAC,… Read More