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UFC FN 47: Abel Trujillo Withdraws, Gray Maynard Facing Ross Pearson
By FCF Staff
The August 16th, UFC Fight Night card in Maine has received a late change, as Abel Trujillo has withdrawn from his bout with Ross Pearson due to injury. As a result, Gray Maynard has been moved from a… Read More
UFC’s Dustin Ortiz Hopes to Start “Getting a Little Bit More Credit”, After Defeating Rising Flyweights Justin Scoggins and Ray Borg
By Kelsey Mowatt
Dustin Ortiz isn’t coming off victories over top ranked contenders, but the Roufusport flyweight believes he’s made a big statement in defeating the likes of rising competitors Ray Borg and Justin Scoggins.
Following a decision… Read More
Dana White Tells Nate Diaz to “Sit Out as Long as You Want” After Vet’s Latest Verbal Jab
By FCF Staff
Nate Diaz has made it clear in recent months that he’s not happy with his current UFC contract, and after taking another verbal jab at his employer, Dana White has fired back.
The following tweet appeared on… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Dustin Ortiz and Dhiego Lima
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC flyweight Dustin Ortiz, and TUF 19 Finalist Dhiego Lima.
Ortiz, who is currently ranked #12 in the UFC’s 125 pound division, is coming off a… Read More
Report: Ronda Rousey Broke Hand at UFC 175, Interim Title Possible if Jose Aldo Not Ready by October
By FCF Staff
Following Ronda Rousey’s win over Alexis Davis at UFC 175 it was revealed she required some stitches on her hand, and is set to have her knee scoped, but it looks as though her injuries don’t end… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Frankie Edgar and Ronda Rousey Rise After Weekend Wins
Lyoto Machida Ties Vitor Belfort in 185 Ranks
By FCF Staff
Ronda Rousey and Frankie Edgar scored one sided, stoppage wins this weekend, and both stars have moved up the UFC rankings as a result.
Rousey needed just 16 seconds… Read More
Report: UFC FN 42 Draws Over One Million Viewers
By FCF Staff
Although the TUF Brazil III Finale didn’t draw a considerable audience in the United States, last Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 42 reportedly pulled in over one million viewers.
UFC FN 42 featured former lightweight champ Benson Henderson… Read More
Report: Dana White Says Wanderlei Silva “in Trouble” After Licensing Issues
By FCF Staff
Although Wanderlei Silva says “confusion”, and a trip to Brazil are responsible for his licensing issues in Nevada, Dana White says the legendary fighter is in “trouble” for what led to his UFC 175 removal.
Silva has… Read More
UFC 174: Ryan Jimmo to Face Ovince St. Preux
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 174 has received another main card addition, as Ryan Jimmo will take on light-heavyweight Ovince St. Preux.
The June 14th card will be hosted by Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. In the… Read More
UFC’s Dustin Poirier: “Now It’s About Proving I’m a Top Three Guy”
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier continues to be a top ten ranked featherweight, thanks in part to recent wins over Erik Koch and Diego Brandao, and now the fighter is targeting the top of the division.
Poirier (15-3), who continues… Read More
UFC Vet Bart Palaszewski Discusses Decision to Retire, Transitioning Into Career “That is Not About Me”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After competing in 53 professional bouts, over a twelve year span, Bart Palaszewski recently announced he was hanging up the gloves at the young age of 30. The announcement seemed to catch more… Read More
UFC 171: Raquel Pennington Steps in For Injured Julianna Pena
By FCF Staff
Due to the recent withdrawal of TUF 18 winner Julianna Pena, the UFC has announced that Raquel Pennington has agreed to step in and fight Jessica Andrade on March 15th. The bout will be part of UFC… Read More
UFC Confirms Five Canadian Dates For 2014
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is going to be spending a lot of time in Canada before 2014 is up, as the promotion announced today it will hold five events in the northern nation.
As expected, Quebec City’s… Read More
UFC on FOX 10: Stipe Miocic Fighting Gabriel Gonzaga
By FCF Staff
After Gabriel Gonzaga knocked out Shawn Jordan at UFC 166, Stipe Miocic relayed he was interested in fighting the heavyweight vet, and now the UFC has granted his wish.
According to a report from Cleveland.com, which was… Read More
UFC FN 32 Weigh-In Results: Belfort And Henderson Set For Rematch
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort and Dan Henderson have cleared the final hurdle for their UFC Fight Night 32 headliner tomorrow night in Goiania, Brazil, as both the decorated fighters made weight today.
Belfort and Henderson both weighed in… Read More
UFC Announces 35 Event 2014 Schedule
By FCF Staff
Fans and observers who want to see as much MMA action as possible will likely be happy with the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s schedule for 2014, as the promotion has announced it will feature 35 events.
In… Read More
UFC 166: Waldburger Okay After Scary KO: “I’ll be Back”
By FCF Staff
UFC 166 featured a ton of exciting action last night, but it also included a scary moment, when TJ Waldburger was brutally knocked out by Adlan Amagov in the opening round. The welterweight had to be removed… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Scott Jorgensen Dropping to Flyweight, Fighting Ian McCall
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced that not only is Scott Jorgensen dropping to flyweight, but that the top ten ranked featherweight will fight the promotion’s #3 125’er in Ian McCall next. The bout will be part of the… Read More
UFC Champ Demetrious Johnson Responds to John Moraga’s Criticisms: “It is What it is”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Demetrious Johnson has gone undefeated since he moved to flyweight, won the UFC championship and defended it this past January, the 26 year-old fighter has still come under fire from critics. Like fellow champions… Read More
John Howard Returning to UFC, Fighting Uriah Hall at UFC on FS1 1
By FCF Staff
John “Doomsday” Howard has been campaigning for another run with the UFC, in and out the cage, and the Boston fighter has reportedly succeeded.
According to a report from the Boston Herald, Howard has been booked to… Read More