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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 200: Sage Northcutt Reports He’s “Back From Hospital”, Will Resume Training Soon
By FCF Staff
Lightweight prospect Sage Northcutt is reporting that he plans to resume training soon, after being hospitalized with a MRSA infection.
The 20 year-old fighter, who is scheduled to fight Enrique Marin at UFC 200 on July 9th,… Read More
XFFC Champ Matt MacGrath Hopes to Defeat Jesse Ronson, Get Call For UFC FN 89
By Kelsey Mowatt
Matt MacGrath has long been regarded as one of Canada’s top welterweights, but thanks to a seven fight winning streak, the 36 year-old’s career could be headed to new heights.
On April 15th,… Read More
UFC FN 85: Steve Bosse Says he “Proved What he Can do” With Vicious KO Win
By FCF Staff
Not only did Steve Bosse get back on track last night at UFC Fight Night 85 by defeating James Te Huna, the Tristar fighter showcased the power that made him one of Canada’s top prospects for some… Read More
Report: UFC Veteran Mikey Burnett And Son Shot During Robbery Attempt
By FCF Staff
Former UFC fighter Mikey Burnett and his son were reportedly shot during a robbery attempt in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Monday.
According to a report from News on 6, the 41 year-old Burnett and his son were shot… Read More
UFC FN 83: Donald Cerrone Showcases Submission Skills, Taps Out “Cowboy”
By FCF Staff
Donald Cerrone reminded fans at UFC Fight Night 83 that he’s more than just a dangerous striker, as the veteran fighter tapped out Alex Oliveira in highlight reel fashion.
Oliveira came out aggressively, and threatened Cerrone with… Read More
UFC on FOX 17 Weigh-In Results: dos Anjos And Cerrone Hit Their Marks, Oliveira And Castillo Over on First Attempts
By FCF Staff
The lightweight championship fight for UFC on FOX 17 is official, following today’s weigh-ins, but two fighters came in overweight on their first attempts.
The lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos and Donald Cerrone will fight in Saturday’s… Read More
UFC 193: Ronda Rousey And Holly Holm Make Weight, Have Brief Scuffle
By FCF Staff
Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm haven’t feuded leading up to 193, but you wouldn’t know that by watching today’s weigh-ins.
The bantamweight champ Rousey came in at 134 for Saturday’s fight, as did Holm. After “Rowdy” made… Read More
UFC FN 77: Vitor Belfort And Thomas Almeida Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort returned to the win column at UFC Fight Night 77 in memorable fashion, and the renowned fighter picked up a “Performance of the Night” bonus for doing so.
Belfort stunned Dan Henderson early on into… Read More
UFC FN 75 Weigh-In Results: Roy Nelson And Josh Barnett Set For Battle
By FCF Staff
Roy Nelson and Josh Barnett have cleared the final hurdle for their main event tomorrow at UFC Fight Night 75, as both heavyweights made weight tonight in Saitama.
Barnett came in at 239 pounds for the bout… Read More
Reebok Releases Statement as Backlash Continues Regarding UFC’s Firing of “Stitch” Duran
By FCF Staff
Following the UFC’s decision to fire Jacob “Stitch” Duran, and the subsequent fall out, Reebok has released a statement to distance itself from the situation.
Recently Duran announced that he had been fired by the UFC, after… Read More
UFC’s COO Says “Vast Majority” of Fighters Are “Excited” About Reebok Uniform Deal
By FCF Staff
Although several fighters have been openly critical of the UFC-Reebok deal’s compensation structure, UFC officials insist it’s a positive development for the promotion’s athletes.
On Wednesday, the UFC disclosed to its fighters how much fighters will be… Read More
UFC FN 70: Steve Bosse to Make Octagon Debut After Being Pulled From UFC 186
By FCF Staff
After being added, and then pulled from UFC 186 in a matter of days, Steve Bosse has been re-booked for his Octagon debut.
Bosse was signed to face Fabio Maldonado on April 25th, after Bellator was granted… Read More
UFC 186’s John Makdessi Weighs-In on Opponent Change, Facing K-1 Vet Shane Campbell
By Kelsey Mowatt
John Makdessi may have been thrown a curveball, just a few weeks out from UFC 186, but the lightweight doesn’t seem phased by the late change as the event draws near.
Originally, Makdessi was scheduled to fight… Read More
UFC 186: Steve Bosse Tapped as Replacement For “Rampage” Jackson
By FCF Staff
Following the news that “Rampage” Jackson has been prevented from fighting at UFC 186 as scheduled, the promotion has called on former hockey enforcer, Steve Bosse, to fight Fabio Maldonado.
Recently it was revealed that Bellator has… Read More
UFC 186 Receives John Makdessi vs. Abel Trujillo, Thomas Almeida vs. Yves Jabouin
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s next card in Montreal, Quebec, will feature two more of the city’s fighters, as the promotion has confirmed that Tristar’s Yves Jabouin and John Makdessi will compete at the event.
Makdessi will take on lightweight… Read More
Report: Glover Teixeira Out of UFC FN 61, Antonio Silva-Frank Mir Moved to Feb. 22nd
By FCF Staff
It looks as though UFC Fight Night 61 has lost its original main event, as Glover Teixeira has reportedly pulled out of his fight with Rashad Evans, due to a knee injury.
As a result, a heavyweight… Read More
UFC’s Alexander Gustafsson Wasn’t “Impressed” With Jon Jones’ UFC 182 Win
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones went on to defeat who many believed would be his greatest challenge yet at UFC 182, but the man who pushed him to his limits in 2013, evidently wasn’t impressed with the win.
Jones worked… Read More
UFC on FOX 14: Anthony Christodoulou Replacing Yan Cabral
By FCF Staff
Mairbek Taisumov has received a new opponent for UFC on FOX 14, as the promotion has announced that lightweight Yan Cabral has withdrawn from the card, and that Anthony Christodoulou will be his opponent.
No reason for Cabral’s… Read More
Report: Brandon Vera and Pablo Garza Latest Fighters to Launch Anti-Trust, UFC Lawsuit
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is facing a third, class action lawsuit now, as Pablo Garza and Brandon Vera are the latest fighters to accuse the promotion of breaking antitrust laws.
Last week it was announced that Dennis… Read More