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UFC on FOX 18: Dustin Ortiz Talks Wilson Reis, Explains “Anytime, Anywhere” Motto
By Kelsey Mowatt
Dustin Ortiz may have wanted to fight someone who is higher than him in the ranks, but at a time when flyweight bouts are hard to come by, the fighter jumped on the chance… 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’s Joe Rogan Featured in New Rolling Stone, “A Day in The Life” Video
By FCF Staff
Comedian, podcast host, martial artist and UFC commentator Joe Rogan is featured in the new edition of “Rolling Stone”. In the interview, the 48 year-old reportedly discusses his life, path as a martial artist, career and more.… 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
Cutman Jacob “Stitch” Duran Says he Was Fired by UFC For Speaking Out on Reebok Deal
By FCF Staff
After Jacob “Stitch” Duran revealed in an interview that UFC cutmen have lost all of their sponsorships as a result of the Reebok uniform deal, the combat sports icon has reportedly been fired.
Duran revealed on Twitter… Read More
UFC FN 65: Robert Whittaker Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
Robert Whittaker quickly put away Brad Tavares in the co-headliner for UFC Fight Night 65, and the middleweight received an extra$50K for doing so.
Whittaker KO’d Tavares in just 44 seconds and received a “Performance of the… Read More
Matt Mitrione, Among Several Fighters to Criticize UFC’s Reebok Uniform Deal
By FCF Staff
Earlier on Wednesday, the compensation fighters will receive as a result of the UFC’s new uniform deal with Reebok was revealed, and Matt Mitrione is one of several who isn’t impressed.
The new deal gets underway in… Read More
Report: Ronda Rousey to Face Bethe Correia at UFC 190
By FCF Staff
It looks like the UFC has mapped out Ronda Rousey’s next title defence, as according to multiple reports, a bout between the UFC Bantamweight Champion and Bethe Correia is targeted for UFC 190.
The bout will headline… Read More
UFC FN 61: Frank Mir Confident Resurgence Ahead After Taking Year Off
By FCF Staff
Frank Mir will return to action for the first time in over a year tonight, and although he’s lost four straight, the former UFC champ believes he remains a top tier, heavyweight.
Following his decision loss to… Read More
UFC 183: Jim Hettes Pulled From Card
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 183 has become one fight shorter, as the promotion has announced that Jim Hettes will no longer fight featherweight Diego Brandao.
According to an announcement from the promotion, Hettes has been “ruled out… Read More
UFC 185: Anthony Pettis to Fight Rafael Dos Anjos
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced that an expected bout between lightweight champion Anthony Pettis and Rafael dos Anjos, will take place on March 14th.
The fight will headline UFC 185, which will take place at the American Airlines… Read More
UFC Signs Broadcast Deal With Canada’s TSN, RDS and Fight Network
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has new television partners in Canada, as the promotion has announced that it has signed a multi-year, broadcasting deal with TSN, RDS and The Fight Network.
According to the promotion’s official announcement, TSN… Read More
UFC Vet Ryan Jimmo Tweets “Today is a Game Changer” After Lawsuit Announced
By FCF Staff
Following the formal announcement of a class action lawsuit being brought against the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the promotion’s light-heavyweight Ryan Jimmo, has apparently called the pending legal battle a “game changer.”
The suit accuses the UFC of… Read More
UFC on FOX 13 Weigh-In Results: Junior dos Santos And Stipe Miocic Hit Their Marks, Nate Diaz Way Over on First Attempt
By FCF Staff
Junior dos Santos and Stipe Miocic are set for their UFC on FOX 13 headliner, as the heavyweight contenders both made weight this afternoon in Phoenix, Arizona.
The former champ dos Santos came in at 242 pounds… Read More
UFC 181 Weigh-In Results: Card’s Title Fights Clear Final Hurdle
By FCF Staff
UFC 181 will feature two title fights as scheduled, as all of the competitors for the card’s feature attractions made weight today in Las Vegas.
Welterweight champion, and headliner, Johny Hendricks came in at 170 pounds for… Read More
Report: UFC’s Dana White Makes Case For Anthony Pettis Being “The Pound-For-Pound Best Fighter”
By FCF Staff
Shortly before Anthony Pettis will battle the renowned Gilbert Melendez, UFC President Dana White is arguing that the promotion’s lightweight champ is also the sport’s best pound-for-pound fighter.
White reportedly made the comment while appearing on CBS… Read More
UFC FN 57: Dustin Ortiz Welcomes Underdog Role, But Looking to Prove He’s “The Top Dog” at 125
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Dustin Ortiz started off the year by losing a tightly contested fight to John Moraga, the flyweight could close out 2014 with a win over Joseph Benavidez, and possibly a title shot within reach.… Read More
Latest Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Dustin Ortiz and Cole Miller
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC flyweight Dustin Ortiz and featherweight vet, Cole Miller.
Ortiz is set to battle fellow contender Joseph Benavidez at UFC Fight Night 57 this Saturday, which… Read More
UFC’s Brandon Thatch Set to Fight Stephen Thompson
By FCF Staff
A busy week of fight announcements continues for the UFC, as the promotion has also confirmed that Brandon Thatch will fight Stephen Thompson at the promotion’s Fight Night event on February 14th.
The upcoming card will be… Read More
UFC FN 56: Ovince St. Preux, Leandro Silva, Tim Gorman and Thomas Almeida Collect Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Ovince St. Preux recorded the biggest win of his career tonight at UFC Fight Night 56, and took home a “Performance of the Night” bonus in doing so.
St. Preux ended his headlining fight with “Shogun” Rua… Read More