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UFC FN 45: Donald Cerrone Versus Jim Miller Headlines
By FCF Staff
Donald Cerrone made it clear he’s eager to get back into the cage, after submitting Edson Barboza at UFC on FOX 11, and the promotion has booked him to fight Jim Miller, July 16th.
The lightweight bout… Read More
Report: UFC Suing Alleged Internet ‘Pirate’ for $32 Million
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has long been committed to fighting the pirating of the its pay-per-view broadcasts, and now the promotion is reportedly suing a Staten Island resident for millions.
According to a report from the New… Read More
UFC 174: Germaine de Randamie to Fight Newcomer Milana Dudieva
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to build the line-up for the promotion’s June 14th card in Vancouver, British Columbia, as a bout between Germaine de Randamie and Milana Dudieva has been announced.
UFC 174 will be hosted by the city’s… Read More
Report: UFC’s Martin Kampmann Strong Candidate to Coach Team Alpha Male
By FCF Staff
Sacramento’s renowned Team Alpha Male has yet to find a replacement for departing head coach Duane Ludwig, and according to a new report, one of the leading candidates is UFC welterweight Martin Kampmann.
Although Kampmann has not… Read More
Conor McGregor to Battle Cole Miller at UFC Dublin
By FCF Staff
As expected would be the case, the UFC has announced that Cole Miller will battle rising Irish star Conor McGregor, July 19th in Dublin. The card, which will mark the UFC’s first event in Ireland since 2009,… Read More
UFC FN Dublin: Gunnar Nelson-Ryan LaFlare, Brad Pickett-Ian McCall Among Bouts Confirmed
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed several bouts for its July 19th card in Dublin, Ireland, including Gunnar Nelson vs. Ryan LaFlare and Ian McCall vs. Brad Pickett.
The upcoming, Fight Night event will be hosted by… Read More
UFC FN 42: Jason High Moving to 155, Facing Rafael dos Anjos
By FCF Staff
Although Jason High is coming off consecutive victories over Anthony Lapsley and James Head, the veteran’s next fight will be at lightweight instead of welterweight. In addition, the UFC has announced that High will face the promotion’s… Read More
UFC 180: Cain Velasquez Versus Fabricio Werdum set for November 15th
By FCF Staff
Amidst speculation as to when Cain Velasquez will fight again, after undergoing shoulder surgery, the UFC has announced that the heavyweight champ will battle Fabricio Werdum, November 15th. The title fight will headline the promotion’s first event… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Anthony Johnson Moves Way up the Ladder After UFC 172 Victory
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson buzzed the MMA world with his dominant, decision win over Phil Davis at UFC 172, and the light-heavyweight has jumped way up the promotion’s rankings as a result.
After handing the top ranked Davis just… Read More
Report: Alexander Gustafsson Says Jon Jones’ UFC 172 Win Didn’t Feature Anything “Spectacular”
By FCF Staff
Following UFC 172, the consensus opinion seems to be that Jon Jones’ decision win over Glover Teixeira, marked one of the light-heavyweight champ’s finest performances to date. It appears as though number one contender Alexander Gustafsson, however,… Read More
UFC FN 44: Joe Ellenberger to Fight Frank Trevino
By FCF Staff
After having his Octagon debut at UFC 172 cancelled, Joe Ellenberger has been rebooked to face Frank Trevino on June 28th. The lightweight bout will be part of UFC Fight Night 44, which will be hosted by… Read More
Dustin Ortiz Weighs in on UFC on FOX 11 Win, Says Scrap With Ray Borg Was a “Huge Risk”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Dustin Ortiz may have retained his top fifteen ranking at UFC on FOX 11, thanks to a split decision win over Ray Borg, but that doesn’t mean he’s forgotten what was on the line April… Read More
Report: Charles Oliveira to Battle Hatsu Hioki at UFC FN 43
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming, debut card in New Zealand reportedly has a new addition, as Charles Oliveira will take on featherweight Hatsu Hioki.
The bout will be part of UFC Fight Night 43, which will be… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Dustin Ortiz, XFFC Champ Matt MacGrath
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC flyweight contender Dustin Ortiz and Xcessive Force Fighting Championship welterweight champ, Matt MacGrath.
Ortiz is coming off a tightly contested and thrilling split decision win… Read More
Jon Jones Discusses Dominant UFC 172 Win: “I’m Closing up the Holes in my Game”
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones may have entered UFC 172 without appearing invincible, but the light-heavyweight champ did his best Saturday night to reassert himself as the planet’s best pound-for-pound fighter.
Heading into Saturday’s event,… Read More
UFC 172: Dana White Confirms Jon Jones-Alexander Gustafsson II Next
By FCF Staff
Now that Jon Jones has scored a dominant, decision victory over Glover Teixeira last night at UFC 172, UFC President Dana White has confirmed that the light-heavyweight champ will rematch Alexander Gustafsson next.
That’s in keeping with… Read More
UFC 172: Takanori Gomi, Isaac Vallie-Flagg, Chris Beal and Jospeh Benavidez Take Bonuses
By FCF Staff
On paper, Saturday’s tilt between Takanori Gomi and Isaac Vallie-Flagg had “Fight of the Night” potential, and the lightweights ended up delivering just that at UFC 172.
Gomi and Vallie-Flagg picked up the honor for the bloody… Read More
UFC 172: Jon Jones Ends Glover Teixeira’s Win Streak With Clear Cut Victory
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones once again demonstrated why he is one of MMA greatest fighters tonight at UFC 172, by scoring a clear cut win over light-heavyweight contender Glover Teixeira.
In a fight that was spent almost entirely on… Read More
UFC 172: Anthony Johnson Says Pressure “Went out the Window” in 2012
By FCF Staff
Although Anthony Johnson hasn’t fought in the UFC since 2012, thanks to a six fight win streak, the promotion has tapped him to fight light-heavyweight contender Phil Davis tonight. It’s a massive opportunity for Johnson, considering Davis… Read More
UFC 172 Weigh-in Results: Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira Ready for Battle
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 172, which will see light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones battle highly regarded contender, Glover Teixeira.
Both Jones and Teixeira came in at 205 pounds for the main event, which will… Read More