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UFC FN 135: Al Iaquinta Says Justin Gaethje’s Style Has “Come Back to Haunt Him”
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje has incurred his first two losses of his career, after arriving in the UFC, and Al Iaquinta believes “The Highlight’s” style is a key reason why.
For several years now, Gaethje has been known as… Read More
UFC’s Tony Ferguson Provides Update, Following Freak Knee Injury
By FCF Staff
Following a disastrous and freak injury in March, which pulled Tony Ferguson from UFC 223, the former interim lightweight champ has posted an update on his condition.
Ferguson was scheduled to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov at the April… Read More
Alexander Gustafsson Announces New UFC Deal
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson has announced he’ll be returning to the Octagon soon, and that he’ll do so, armed with a new contract.
Recently the perennial, light-heavyweight contender posted the image and comments below. The 31 year-old Gustafsson (18-4)… Read More
UFC on FOX 29: Matt Brown Confirms He’s Out of Carlos Condit Bout
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Tony Ferguson’s out of UFC 223 due to a knee injury, Matt Brown’s confirmed he’ll no longer battle Carlos Condit at UFC on FOX 29.
Brown was scheduled to fight Condit at the… Read More
UFC FN 126: Donald Cerrone’s Targeting Bout With Khabib Nurmagomedov, Following Pivotal Win
By FCF Staff
Although Donald Cerrone ended a three fight losing streak last night at UFC FN 126, by defeating Yancy Medeiros, it looks like the rugged vet plans to return to 155.
Cerrone faced Medeiros in the headliner of… Read More
UFC Announces Artem Lobov – Alex Caceres Bout
By FCF Staff
Following Artem Lobov’s loss to Andre Fili in October, the featherweight said he wasn’t sure if he’d return to the Octagon. But recently the UFC announced that the Russian fighter will battle American Alex Caceres on April… Read More
Tyron Woodley Says Talks Have Begun With UFC For Nate Diaz Fight
By FCF Staff
Last year, Dana White denied reports that the UFC was officially considering booking a bout between Nate Diaz and Tyron Woodley for its December 30th card. But, the latter is reporting that talks have begun, about the… Read More
Daniel Cormier Discusses Post-UFC 226 Plans
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier could end up winning the heavyweight title at UFC 226 this summer, but it looks like the light-heavyweight champ doesn’t have any plans to defend that championship.
Recently the UFC announced that Cormier will challenge… Read More
UFC’s Brian Ortega Wins Hispanic Athlete of the Year Award
By Press Release
MINNEAPOLIS – Inca Kola USA and NY Business Latino hosted their annual Game Week KickOff Celebration in the Host City of the Super Bowl, Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Tuesday evening.
The event titled “Salute to Hispanics… Read More
Max Holloway Reportedly Pulling Out of UFC 222
By FCF Staff
UFC 222 has lost it’s main event, four weeks out from the card, as Max Holloway has reportedly pulled out of the event due to an injury.
Holloway was scheduled to defend the featherweight title against Frankie… Read More
Dana White: Conor McGregor – Nate Diaz III Not First on UFC’s List
By FCF Staff
Recently Nate Diaz hinted via social media that he’s planning to return to the Octagon sometime this summer. But, it doesn’t sound like a rubber match with Conor McGregor, is first on the UFC’s list of possible… Read More
Rafael dos Anjos Responds to Colby Covington’s Call Out, Following UFC on FOX 26 Win
By FCF Staff
After dismantling Robbie Lawler at UFC on FOX 26, Rafael dos Anjos has made it clear he intends to wait for a bout with Tyron Woodley, rather than fight Colby Covington.
Dos Anjos out struck a very… Read More
UFC Fight Night Sydney Weigh-In Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 121, which will take place in Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
In the main event, former heavyweight champ Fabricio Werdum will take on surging contender, Marcin Tybura.… Read More
UFC FN 113: Santiago Ponzinibbio Quickly Takes Out Gunnar Nelson
By FCF Staff
Santiago Ponzinibbio’s rise up the welterweight ranks continued today in Glasgow, Scotland, as the Argentinian quickly finished Gunnar Nelson.
Nelson landed a couple of punches early on, but after Ponzinibbio rocked him with a hard right, he KO’d… Read More
UFC 210: Daniel Cormier Admits “Last Couple” of Weight Cuts Have Been Tough, Following Friday’s Brief Scare
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier made weight for his light-heavyweight championship bout tonight with Anthony Johnson, but the champ admits he’s had a harder time lately hitting the 205 mark.
A brief but considerable wave was sent through the MMA… Read More
Report: Stipe Miocic – Junior dos Santos II Planned For UFC 211
By FCF Staff
It looks like Stipe Miocic has his next title defense, as according to reports, the UFC’s heavyweight champ will face Junior dos Santos on May 13th.
Dos Santos was scheduled to fight Stefan Struve on February 19th,… Read More
New UFC Champ Stipe Miocic Returns Home to “Overwhelming” Welcome in Cleveland
By FCF Staff
Stipe Miocic has returned to Cleveland, Ohio with an extra piece of luggage, the UFC’s heavyweight championship belt.
Miocic laid claim to the promotion’s title on Saturday night at UFC 198 by knocking out Fabricio Werdum in… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Podcast Features UFC’s John Makdessi, WSOF’s Lance Palmer
By FCF Staff
The latest podcast from Full Contact Fighter features talks with the UFC’s John Makdessi and World Series of Fighting’s Lance Palmer.
Makdessi is preparing to face Mehdi Baghdad at UFC Fight Night 90 on July 7th. “The… Read More
UFC’s Gleison Tibau Notified of Second Drug Test Failure
By FCF Staff
Earlier in December, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced that Gleison Tibau had been flagged for a potential, anti-doping violation from an out-of-competition test, and now it’s reporting the UFC vet has potential violation from another test as well.… Read More
UFC 191: Anthony Johnson, Frank Mir And Andrei Arlovski Lead Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for last Saturday’s UFC 191 card, and Anthony Johnson, Frank Mir and Andrei Arlovski led the way.
According to the numbers that the NSAC has disclosed, heavyweights… Read More