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UFC FN 53: Undefeated Scott Askham to Make Octagon Debut Versus Magnus Cedenblad
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced it has signed undefeated middleweight Scott Askham, and that he will fight Magnus Cedenblad on October 4th.
The bout will be part of UFC Fight Night 53, which will take place… Read More
UFC FN 51: Russell Doane to Face Iuri Alcantara
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC Fight Night 51 has a new addition, as the promotion has announced that bantamweight Russell Doane will fight Iuri Alcantara at the upcoming event.
The September 13th card will be hosted by the… Read More
Kevin Casey Apologizes After Failing UFC 175 Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Not long after the Nevada State Athletic Commission has disclosed that Kevin Casey failed his post UFC 175 drug test, the 33 year-old fighter has issue an apology.
Recently it was announced by the NSAC that Casey… Read More
UFC FN 54: Rory MacDonald to Fight Tarec Saffiedine
By FCF Staff
Rory MacDonald and Tarec Saffiedine expressed an interest in fighting each other not long ago, and the UFC was clearly on board with the idea.
The two have been booked to fight in the UFC Fight Night… Read More
Report: UFC Attempting to Acquire Eddie Alvarez, Bout With Donald Cerrone Targeted
By FCF Staff
Although there’s been extensive talk about who Eddie Alvarez will fight next, few were predicting the Bellator Lightweight Champion’s next opponent might be UFC contender, Donald Cerrone.
Alvarez was expected to face Michael Chandler or Bellator interim… Read More
Latest Full Contact Fighter Radio Features Discussions About Nick Diaz’s New Deal, UFC on FOX 12, and Welterweight Title Shot Picture
By FCF Staff
In this latest, special edition of Full Contact Fighter Radio, host Kelsey Mowatt is joined by veteran MMA observer Brendan Leier.
The two weigh-in on several issues, including Nick Diaz’s new contract, his upcoming bout with Anderson… Read More
Report: Nick Diaz Talks New UFC Deal, Believes Other Fighters Aren’t “Getting Paid What They Should Be”
By FCF Staff
Now that Nick Diaz has a new UFC contract, and the fight with Anderson Silva that he’s been calling for, the outspoken vet continues to make headline grabbing comments.
Diaz participated in a media call recently to… Read More
NSAC Reporting UFC’s Kevin Casey and Robert Drysdale Failed Post Fight Drug Tests
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s Kevin Casey and Robert Drysdale scored quick victories in their most recent fights, but it looks as though the fighters could see the wins overturned.
According to an announcement from the UFC, the Nevada State… Read More
UFC FN 53: Jan Blachowicz to Make Octagon Debut Versus Ilir Latifi
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that established Polish veteran, Jan Blachowicz, will make his Octagon debut on October 4th.
The light-heavyweight will battle Sweden’s Ilir Latifi at UFC Fight Night 53, which will go down at… Read More
UFC Announces Anderson Silva-Nick Diaz Super Fight set for Super Bowl Weekend, 2015
By FCF Staff
Now that Nick Diaz is armed with a new UFC contract, the promotion has announced that he will face the legendary Anderson Silva on January 31st, 2015.
The super fight will be contested at 185 pounds and… Read More
UFC FN 51: Gleison Tibau to Take on Piotr Hallman
By FCF Staff
Following Gleison Tibau’s decision win over Pat Healy at UFC Fight Night 45, the lightweight vet has been booked to face Piotr Hallman.
The two will square off at UFC Fight Night 51, which will go down… Read More
Report: Joe Riggs Pulled From UFC FN 51 After Accident With Gun
By FCF Staff
Not long after it was announced that Joe Riggs is returning to the Octagon, it’s being reported that he’s been forced to withdraw from UFC Fight Night 51, after injuring himself with his gun.
Riggs was scheduled… Read More
UFC FN 53: Dennis Siver to Face Robert Whiteford
By FCF Staff
Dennis Siver is set to compete for the first time in 2014, as the featherweight has been booked to fight Robert Whiteford on October 4th.
The tilt will be part of UFC Fight Night 53, which will… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Bobby Green, Dennis Bermudez Make Significant Moves
By FCF Staff
Robbie Lawler locked up a welterweight title shot at UFC on FOX 12, but Bobby Green and Dennis Bermudez also made significant headway in their title shot runs.
Following Green’s split decision win over longtime contender, Josh… Read More
UFC 178: Bobby Green to Fight Jorge Masvidal
By FCF Staff
It hasn’t taken Bobby Green and Jorge Masvidal long to land a new scrap, as following their victories at UFC on FOX 12, the promotion has announced they’ll square off on September 27th.
The lightweight fight will… Read More
Joe Proctor Weighs in on UFC FN 45 Victory: “2014’s my Year”, Says Massive Hematoma Was “Definitely Interesting”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After missing all of 2013 due to injuries, 2014 is turning out to be a solid year for Joe Proctor, who has scored back-to-back victories thus far. Most recently, Proctor took out Justin Salas… Read More
Report: Urijah Faber to Fight Masanori Kanehara at UFC FN 52
By FCF Staff
It looks as though Urijah Faber’s next fight will take place overseas, as the perennial contender will reportedly fight Masanori Kanehara at the Japan bound, UFC Fight Night 52.
The upcoming card is scheduled to take place… Read More
Legacy FC 34: Pedro Souza Fighting Brian Hall, UFC Vet Jonathan Brookins to Face Austin Lyons
By FCF Staff
Legacy FC has announced two key bouts for the promotion’s August 29th event, as undefeated Pedro Souza will take on Brian Hall, and UFC vet Jonathan Brooks will battle Austin Lyons.
Legacy FC 34 will be hosted… Read More
UFC’s Junior dos Santos Talks Return, Hoping for “Beautiful Fight” With Stipe Miocic
By FCF Staff
Junior dos Santos was booked to fight Stipe Miocic in May, and the former champ is still hoping to face the rising heavyweight, when he returns from the injury that cancelled the bout.
Miocic and dos Santos… Read More
UFC’s Matt Brown Responds to Accusations of Faking Low Blow: “That’s Bulls–t”
By FCF Staff
Matt Brown has forged a reputation for being a fearless fighter, so not surprisingly, the welterweight isn’t happy about accusations he faked a low blow at UFC on FOX 12.
During Brown’s memorable fight with Robbie Lawler… Read More