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Reza Madadi vs. Michael Chiesa Added to UFC on FOX 8
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 8 has received another lightweight addition, as the promotion has announced that former TUF winner Michael Chiesa will take on Reza Madadi at the July 27th event. The card will be hosted by… Read More
Chad Mendes Wants Shot At UFC Featherweight Champ Jose Aldo
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Chad Mendes has fought in 15 professional matches spanning five years and four organizations. But, through all of this, there has been only one man who was ever skilled enough to… Read More
Yves Edwards Versus Spencer Fisher In The Works For UFC on FOX 8
By FCF Staff
A lightweight bout between Spencer Fisher and Yves Edwards is nearly a signed deal, as the accomplished vets have verbally agreed to fight at the upcoming, UFC on FOX 8 card in Seattle. The July 27th… Read More
Bryan Caraway Replaces Injured Eric Perez Against Johnny Bedford At UFC 159
By Timothy J. Gilbert
A severe staph infection has forced bantamweight Eric Perez out of his upcoming bout against Johnny Bedford at UFC 159 allowing Bryan Caraway to step in on late notice.
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Hey UFC, FOX, No More Post-Fight Proposals
By Joshua Molina
Saturday’s UFC on FOX show featured good action, but the production was uncharacteristically unpolished.
Four fights in two hours is too many. They had to cut post-fight interviews because they were in such a rush to speed… Read More
Benson Henderson, Gilbert Melendez and Frank Mir Lead UFC on FOX 7 Payroll
By FCF Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has released the salary figures for Saturday’s UFC on FOX 7 card in San Jose, and as one might expect, headliners Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez were among the leaders.… Read More
Matt Brown, Jordan Mein, Josh Thomson and Yoel Romero Collect UFC on FOX 7 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Josh Thomson made his Octagon return a memorable and profitable one tonight in San Jose, California, as the veteran fighter earned “Knockout of the Night” honors for his memorable stoppage win over Nate Diaz.
Thomson… Read More
UFC on FOX 7: Benson Henderson Manages to Retain Lightweight Belt
By FCF Staff
Most fans and pundits were expecting a very close fight, and at the end of the day, Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez produce a memorable and extremely competitive “champion vs. champion” bout.
Henderson managed to retain… Read More
Opinion: The UFC and Unpredictable Matchmaking
By Jesse Heitz
The UFC and its highly unusual matchmaking process have made headlines yet again. It looks as if Johny Henricks’ title hopes may get put on the shelf once more, this time in favor of… Read More
UFC on FOX 7 Weigh-Ins: Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez Set For Historic Bout
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors for tomorrow night’s UFC on FOX 7 card in San Jose made weight this afternoon, including UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson and former Strikeforce champ Gilbert Melendez.
Henderson came in at 155… Read More
Dwayne Lewis Fighting UFC Vet Victor Valimaki at Aggression FC 20
By FCF Staff
One of Canada’s leading MMA promotions, Aggression FC, has announced that UFC vet Victor Valimaki will fight former MFC competitor Dwayne Lewis at its 20th event, July 5th in Edmonton, Alberta.
Lewis (12-8) is making… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Does Frank Mir Have One Last UFC Miracle Left In Him?
By Joshua Molina
Can Frank Mir pull off the upset?
Unlike every other Strikeforce vs. UFC matchup that has happened, the Strikeforce guy is the big favorite. Nobody gives Mir, the former UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion, a chance against Cormier.… Read More
UFC Vet Vladimir Matyushenko Bellator Bound
By FCF Staff
UFC and IFL veteran Vladimir Matyushenko has found a new employer, as Bellator has announced that it has signed the accomplished, 42 year-old-fighter. Matyushenko recently exited from the UFC, following back-to-back defeats to noted light-heavyweights Ryan… Read More
Rising Lightweight Tim Means Says UFC on FOX 7 Bout With Jorge Masvidal Is “The Right Fight at the Right Time”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While Tim Means may not have arrived in the UFC with as much hype as some fighters have, observers who have followed his career likely had few difficulties understanding why “The Dirty Bird” was Octagon bound.… Read More
Julie Kedzie Fighting Germaine De Randamie at UFC on FOX 8
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to add bouts to the promotion’s July 27th, UFC on FOX 8 card in Seattle, and today it’s announced that Julie Kedzie will battle bantamweight Germaine De Randamie.
Kedzie (16-11) will be… Read More
Latest Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC on FOX 7’s Tim Means And Welterweight Prospect Dhiego Lima
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features rising lightweight Tim Means, who will take on veteran Jorge Masvidal at this Saturday’s UFC on FOX 7 card. The show also features a talk with welterweight prospect… Read More
UFC Heavyweight Brendan Schaub Enters Metamoris Pro Jiu Jitsu Invitational Event
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Although he has no fights lined up for the immediate future, 30 year old UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub, is not sitting idle.
Schaub (9-3) will face Roberto… Read More
Gilbert Melendez On Fighting Benson Henderson At UFC On FOX 7: “I Was Licking My Chops Hoping To Get The Opportunity And Finally I Did”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Of all the Strikeforce title holders that have recently moved to the UFC, only Gilbert Melendez was tapped for a “champion versus champion” bout, when he takes on the promotion’s lightweight king Benson Henderson at UFC… Read More
Report: Dana White Says More Women’s Divisions in the UFC Likely
By FCF Staff
After expressing concerns for some time as to whether there’s enough high level, women’s fighters to promote several different divisions in the UFC, the promotion’s president Dana White continues to embrace women’s MMA.
After introducing… Read More