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UFC FN 98: Rafael dos Anjos Says Tony Ferguson is “Too Over Confident”
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson may be on one of the most impressive runs currently in MMA, but Rafael dos Anjos says the lightweight contender is too confident, leading up to their bout Saturday.
Dos Anjos and Ferguson will fight… Read More
Chan Sung Jung’s Preparing For UFC Return, Wants to Fight BJ Penn
By FCF Staff
Chan Sung Jung is preparing to return to the UFC in the coming months, and the featherweight fighter has relayed that he wants to fight BJ Penn.
Jung, or “The Korean Zombie”, hasn’t fought since 2013, when… Read More
UFC 206: Daniel Cormier Tells Anthony Johnson “You Can’t Have One Avenue to Victory”
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier understands just how dangerous of a fighter Anthony Johnson is, but the light-heavyweight champ says the contender will need more than just heavy hands in their rematch.
Cormier and Johnson have been booked to fight… Read More
Ray Borg Says Having to Withdraw From UFC 203 Was “Crushing”, Felt “Super Sorry” For Ian McCall
By Kelsey Mowatt
After being forced to withdraw from UFC 203 due to illness, Ray Borg was understandably worried about his own health, but the flyweight admits he was also concerned about the man he was supposed to fight, Ian… Read More
UFC 202: Cody Garbrandt Says Dominick Cruz Hopes Takeya Mizugaki “Pulls of an Upset”
By FCF Staff
In recent weeks, Dominick Cruz has had plenty to say about Cody Garbrandt, and according to the latter, that’s because the bantamweight champ wants to him to look past his next opponent.
Garbrandt is booked to fight… Read More
UFC 203: Travis Browne Stepping in For Ben Rothwell
By FCF Staff
Following the withdrawal of Ben Rothwell from UFC 203, the promotion has announced that Travis Browne has agreed to step up and fight Fabricio Werdum. Rothwell has been removed from the September 10th card due to injury.… Read More
UFC 200: Daniel Cormier Open to New Opponent Following Jon Jones’ Removal
By FCF Staff
Although Daniel Cormier is devastated by the news that he no longer will face his rival Jon Jones at UFC 200, the light-heavyweight champ is open to fighting a new opponent.
Late on Wednesday, the promotion announced… Read More
UFC 197: Fighters Heap Praise on Demetrious Johnson After Latest Win
By FCF Staff
Demetrious Johnson handed Henry Cejudo his first professional MMA loss at UFC 197, and the flyweight champ received plenty of praise from his fellow fighters after doing so.
Johnson took Cejudo out in the opening round of… Read More
UFC on FOX 19: Dana White’s on Board With Glover Teixeira – Anthony Johnson
By FCF Staff
After Glover Teixeira knocked out Rashad Evans at UFC on FOX 19, the light-heavyweight called for a fight with fellow contender Anthony Johnson; Dana White is on board.
While speaking to Joe Rogan in the Octagon, Teixeira… Read More
UFC 197: Greg Jackson Says Jon Jones is “Really Focused” on Upcoming Scrap, Despite Latest Legal Issues
By FCF Staff
Although Jon Jones has been making headlines in recent weeks due to his latest legal troubles, the fighter’s coach says the former champ remains focused on the task at hand, defeating Ovince Saint Preux.
Jones was arrested… Read More
UFC on FOX 19: Tony Ferguson Out, Rashad Evans – Glover Teixeira to Headline
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 19 has been dealt a big blow, as the promotion has announced that Tony Ferguson can no longer fight due to injury. As a result of his withdrawal, the light-heavyweight fight between Rashad Evans… Read More
Report: Rafael dos Anjos Out of UFC 196
By FCF Staff
It looks as though one of the more anticipated fights in recent memory has been postponed, as according to reports, Rafael dos Anjos is withdrawing from his March 5th bout with Conor McGregor.
Globo’s Combate is reporting… Read More
UFC Releases Statement After Yoel Romero Notified of Potential Anti-Doping Policy Violation
By FCF Staff
After possibly locking up a title shot in December at UFC 194, Yoel Romero has reportedly been told by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency that he’s been flagged for a potential, anti-doping violation.
On Tuesday, the UFC released the… Read More
Report: Mirko “Crop Cop” Withdraws From UFC FN 79 Due to Injury, Retiring From Fighting
By FCF Staff
It looks like another of the MMA greats is hanging up the gloves, as according to post on Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic’s website, the heavyweight has decided to retire.
The 41 year-old legend is scheduled to fight… Read More
Jon Jones Officially Reinstated by UFC
CF Staff
In a move most fans and observers believed would soon take place, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has officially reinstated former light-heavyweight champ, Jon Jones.
Earlier this year, Jones was suspended indefinitely and stripped of the 205 title, following… Read More
UFC 191: Clay Collard Has Put His “Nose to The Grindstone” After UFC 188 Defeat
By FCF Staff
After incurring a defeat at UFC 188 in June, which dropped his UFC record to 1-2, Clay Collard has refocused his efforts in preparation for UFC 191.
Collard is scheduled to fight Tiago “Trator” this Saturday, after… Read More
UFC 190: Ronda Rousey Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
Ronda Rousey needed less than a minute to take out Bethe Correia at UFC 190, and not surprisingly, the bantamweight champ earned a “Performance of the Night” bonus.
Rousey put away Correia in 34 seconds with punches,… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Joe Lauzon
By FCF Staff
In the latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio, host Kelsey Mowatt talks with Joe Lauzon, who scored a first round, stoppage win over Takanori Gomi at UFC on FOX 16.
Lauzon discusses the victory, what it… Read More
UFC on FOX 16: Brian Stann Weighs-In on TJ Dillashaw’s Impressive Win
By FCF Staff
If some people weren’t convinced that TJ Dillashaw is one of planet’s best fighters prior to UFC on FOX 16, chances are they are now.
Dillashaw took out Renan Barao for a second time on Saturday night,… Read More
Report: Dana White Believes Jose Aldo Would Have Earned “Close to Four Million” at UFC 189
By FCF Staff
Everyone understood that Jose Aldo was losing out on a very significant pay day when he was forced to pull out of UFC 189, and now Dana White has revealed just how big.
The featherweight champ elected… Read More