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UFC Prospect Aljamain Sterling to Fight Frankie Saenz Next
By FCF Staff
Undefeated bantamweight Aljamain Sterling has been booked for his next fight, as the New York fighter will take on Frankie Saenz at UFC Fight Night 55 on November 8th.
That card will be hosted by the Allphones… Read More
UFC FN 50: “Jacare” Souza Taps Out Gegard Mousasi, Ben Rothwell Stops Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC Fight Night 50 card in Ledyard, Connecticut, which saw Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza submit fellow, middleweight contender Gegard Mousasi.
In the co-headliner, Ben Rothwell handed Alistair Overeem his third defeat in… Read More
UFC FN 50: Joe Lauzon’s Expecting “Very Tough” Fight vs. Michael Chiesa, But Believes he Has “All The Tools to Beat Him”
By Kelsey Mowatt
If you’re expecting to see some memorable grappling when Joe Lauzon takes on Michael Chiesa at UFC Fight Night 50, September 5th, you’re not the only one. After all, the veteran Lauzon has laid claim… Read More
TUF 19 Finale: Jesse Ronson to Face Kevin Lee
By FCF Staff
The July 6th, TUF 19 Finale has received a lightweight bout, as the promotion has announced that Jesse Ronson will fight Kevin Lee.
The card will be hosted by the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada,… Read More
UFC FN 43 Picks up Yves Edward vs. Piotr Hallman
By FCF Staff
Yves Edwards is still booked to fight Piotr Hallmann next, however the lightweight bout has been moved from UFC 173 to UFC Fight Night 43.
The promotion announced the change via Twitter.
Edwards (42-20-1) will be looking… Read More
UFC 173: Yves Edwards Versus Piotr Hallmann Targeted
By FCF Statt
The line-up for UFC 173 is nearing completion, as the promotion has announced that lightweights Yves Edwards and Piotr Hallmann have verbally agreed to fight at the May 24th event.
Edwards (42-20-1) is looking to end a… Read More
UFC 169: Barao Earns Quick Stoppage Win Over Faber, Aldo Outscores Lamas
By FCF Staff
Both the bantamweight and featherweight titles remain with Nova Uniao after UFC 169 tonight, as teammates Renan Barao and Jose Aldo defended their respective belts.
Barao floored Urijah Faber not long into their fight with a couple… Read More
UFC Upstart Conor McGregor Calls For Second Fight In Two Weeks At UFC 159
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Coming off of a stunning “Knockout of the Night” victory over Marcus Brimage at his UFC debut, breakout star Conor McGregor has voiced his desire to fill in for the injured Joe Proctor and fight Al… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features TUF 17 Finale Competitor Cole Miller and UFC 159’s Joe Proctor
By FCF Staff
In the latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio, host Kelsey Mowatt is joined by UFC veterans Cole Miller and Joe Proctor.
Miller is set to take on Bart Palaszewski at this Saturday’s TUF 17 Finale in… Read More
Yves Edwards vs. John Cholish, Michael Chiesa vs. Marcus LeVesseur Official for UFC on FOX 5
By FCF Staff
After having his fight with Jeremy Stephens cancelled on fight day earlier this month, Yves Edwards has been tapped for a December 8th bout with John Cholish at the upcoming UFC on FOX 5 card. In addition,… Read More
NSAC Releases “The Ultimate Fighter Live” Finale Attendance Figures
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the final attendance figures for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s recent June 1st, TUF Live Finale, which was hosted by the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
According to the NSAC… Read More
Chiesa, Kampmann, Cofer and Lawrence Pick Up TUF Live Finale Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Not only did Michael Chiesa secure his position as the latest “Ultimate Fighter”, the lightweight picked up an additional $40,000 for the rear-naked-choke he utilized to tap out fellow finalist Al Iaquinta.
Chiesa picked up the bonus… Read More
TUF Live Finale Weigh-Ins: Ellenberger and Kampmann On Weight For Headliner
By FCF Staff
All of the competitor’s for “The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale” made weight this afternoon in Las Vegas, Nevada, clearing the way for the ten fight event tomorrow night at The Pearl at Palms Casino Resort.
Welterweights Jake… Read More
TUF Live Ep. 5: Michael Chiesa Earns Emotional UD Win Over Jeremy Larsen
By FCF Staff
Michael Chiesa scored an emotional, unanimous decision win over Jeremy Larsen in the latest episode of “The Ultimate Fighter Live” to join James Vick, Justin Lawrence and Al Iaquinta in the quarterfinals.
Chiesa, who suffered the loss… Read More
Field Of 32 Fighters Finalized For Premiere Of The Ultimate Fighter On FX
By FCF Staff
An international field of 32 fighters has been set for THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER LIVE on FX that begins on Friday, March 9, with a special two-and-a-half-hour LIVE premiere
UFC 268: Kamaru Usman Outscores Colby Covington
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 268, which saw Kamaru Usman defend the welterweight title, by outscoring Colby Covington for the decision win.
The card also saw Rose Namajunas defend the strawweight championship, by recording a split… Read More
Jon Jones Blasts Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Move Into #1 P4P Spot
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones has been busy, publicly dismissing the argument Khabib Nurmagomedov is the greatest fighter of all time. Now that the retired, lightweight champ has moved into the number one ranking of the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings, ‘Bones’… Read More
Diego Ferreira Believes Paul Felder is Trying to Duck Him
By FCF Staff
Diego Ferreira says he’s not taking a verbal shot at Paul Felder, but the surging lightweight believes his fellow contender is trying to “avoid” him.
It’s not clear when and who Ferreira will fight next, as the… Read More
Report: Kevin Lee to Battle Charles Oliveira Next
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added a pivotal fight to its upcoming schedule, as it’s being reported that Kevin Lee will fight Charles Oliveira.
The lightweight contenders have been booked to fight at UFC Brasilia on March… Read More
Paul Felder to Fight Dan Hooker at UFC Auckland
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to add bouts to its spring schedule, as the promotion’s announced that Dan Hooker will fight Paul Felder in February.
Recently the UFC confirmed that Felder will battle Hooker in his hometown of Auckland,… Read More