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“Myles Jury Day” Held by UFC Lightweight Contender’s Hometown
By FCF Staff
Following his impressive, stoppage win over Takanori Gomi last month, undefeated lightweight Myles Jury has been honored by his hometown of Hazel Park.
The Michigan city held “Myles Jury Day” on Tuesday to celebrate the 25 year-old’s… Read More
UFC Releases Video of Entire Tim Kennedy-Yoel Romero Backstage Exchange
Report: UFC and WSOF Vet John Gunderson Retiring From MMA
By FCF Staff
After participating in over 50 professional fights, and competing for several of the sport’s biggest promotions including the UFC, John Gunderson has reportedly retired from fighting.
The 35 year-old fighter was scheduled to scrap Alexander Sarnavskiy on… Read More
UFC’s Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Doctor Has Cleared Him to Fight in March
By FCF Staff
It looks like the UFC will be able to utilize the services of Khabib Nurmagomedov in early 2015, as the #2 ranked lightweight is reporting he’s received the greenlight to fight again, after incurring a knee injury… Read More
UFC FN 54: Daron Cruickshank Says Entertaining Fights Still the Plan, but Winning Main Focus
By Kelsey Mowatt
While some forecasters may be calling for a striking clinic when Anthony Njokuani battles Daron Cruickshank at UFC Fight Night 54, the latter is quick to remind observers that he’ s equipped with other tools.… Read More
UFC Suspends Cung Le After Middleweight Fails Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Following Cung Le’s stoppage loss to Michael Bisping at UFC Fight Night 48 in August, the promotion has announced the middleweight vet has been suspended, for failing a drug test.
The UFC released the following statement on… Read More
UFC: Jeremy Stephens to Battle Charles Oliveira Next
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced that the TUF 20 Finale will be co-headlined by a notable featherweight fight, as Jeremy Stephens will take on fellow, top 15 ranked contender Charles Oliveira.
The bout will be hosted by the Hard… Read More
UFC FN 54: Chris Kelades Stepping up on Short Notice to Replace Louis Gaudinot
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 54 has undergone a last minute change, as the promotion has announced that flyweight Chris Kelades has agreed to replace the ill Louis Gaudinot on just a few days notice.
Kelades will take on… Read More
Adidas Signs UFC’s Luke Rockhold to Endorsement Deal
By FCF Staff
Luke Rockhold’s had a big year thus far, as not only has the middleweight contender gone 2-0 to date, news has surfaced that he’s signed an endorsement deal with Adidas.
The 29 year-old fighter, who is set… Read More
UFC FN 55: Neil Seery Replacing Ray Borg
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that Neil Seery has agreed to step in and fight Richie Vaculik at the promotion’s upcoming, November 8th card in Sydney, Australia.
The flyweight is replacing Ray Borg, who… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Dominick Cruz, Conor McGregor and Yoel Romero Make Big Jumps
By FCF Staff
Dominick Cruz and Conor McGregor scored impressive and quick victories at UFC 178, and both men have benefitted greatly from their performances in terms of the rankings.
Cruz returned to action for the first time in nearly… Read More
Report: UFC Vet Sean McCorkle Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
Approximately one year after his last bout, UFC vet Sean McCorkle has announced he’s retiring from fighting at the age of 38.
McCorkle hasn’t fought since last September, when he was submitted by Richard White while competing… Read More
UFC 178: Tim Kennedy Facing Lengthy Medical Suspension Due to Orbital Bone Injury
By FCF Staff
Not only did Tim Kennedy suffer a controversial, stoppage loss at UFC 178 Saturday night, but the middleweight contender is facing a lengthy medical suspension following the loss. Kennedy was stopped by Yoel Romero in round three… Read More
UFC 178: Demetrious Johnson, Conor McGregor, Donald Cerrone Lead Way in Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the salaries for Saturday’s UFC 178 card in Las Vegas, and leading the way in pay was flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson.
According to the figures the NSAC has released, Johnson… Read More
UFC 178’s Dominick Cruz Tells Urijah Faber to “Keep Coaching”, Says Rival Hasn’t “Gotten Any Better”
By FCF Staff
Following Dominick Cruz’s quick win over Takeya Mizugaki at UFC 178 on Saturday night, it hasn’t taken the former bantamweight champ long to get back into it with rival Urijah Faber.
In Cruz’s post-fight interview, he… Read More
UFC 178: Dominick Cruz Storms Through Takeya Mizugaki
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Isaac Vallie-Flagg, WSOF’s Roger Alves
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features segments with UFC lightweight Isaac Vallie-Flagg, and World Series of Fighting 155’er, Roger Alves.
Vallie-Flagg is preparing for a November 22nd scrap with Matt Wiman, which will be… Read More