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Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC in April is on Overload
By Joshua Molina
We’re halfway through four straight weeks of UFC programming on broadcast television and Pay Per View. If ever there was a group of executives looking to cash in while a product is hot, it is the people… Read More
Report: Two Time Welterweight Boxing Champ Andre Berto Considering UFC Run
By FCF Staff
It appears as though another accomplished boxer is interested in securing a UFC bout, as two time welterweight boxing champ Andre Berto has reportedly discussed the possibility with UFC President Dana White.
Berto, whose father… Read More
John “The Bull” Makdessi Fighting Edson Barboza at UFC 162
By FCF Staff
UFC 162 will feature a lightweight clash between two noted strikers, as the promotion has announced that John “The Bull” Makdessi will battle Edson Barboza at the July 6th event. UFC 162 will be hosted by… Read More
Report: Mike Pierce Fighting David Mitchell at UFC 162
By FCF Staff
Mike Pierce will look to extend his winning streak to four versus David Mitchell, as a welterweight bout between the two is reportedly in the works for UFC 162. The July 6th card is set to take… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Saffiedine, Lawler Show That Strikeforce Guys Were Good Enough For UFC All Along
By Joshua Molina
Former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion Tarec Saffiedine moves to primetime when he takes on Robbie Lawler at UFC on FOX 8 on July 27.
This should be a barnburner. Lawler throws like a hammer and Saffiedine has a… Read More
UFC Upstart Conor McGregor Calls For Second Fight In Two Weeks At UFC 159
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Coming off of a stunning “Knockout of the Night” victory over Marcus Brimage at his UFC debut, breakout star Conor McGregor has voiced his desire to fill in for the injured Joe Proctor and fight Al… Read More
Strikeforce Welterweight Champ Tarec Saffiedine Fighting Robbie Lawler at UFC on FOX 8
Bobby Green vs. Danny Castillo, Dave Herman vs. Shane Del Rosario Added
By FCF Staff
After securing the Strikeforce Welterweight Championship in January, to become the promotion’s last 170 pound champ, Tarec Saffiedine will… Read More
Daniel Cormier Focused on Frank Mir, But Says Move to Light-Heavyweight Still Possible: “I Want to be the UFC Champion”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Of all the Strikeforce competitors who have moved over to the UFC, Daniel Cormier has captured some of the most attention, and for good reason. The 34 year-old-fighter is one of the most accomplished wrestlers to… Read More
Rory MacDonald to Return to Action Versus Jake Ellenberger at UFC on FOX 8
By FCF Staff
Rory MacDonald will return to action against one of the welterweight division’s top fighters, as the UFC has announced that he will fight Jake Ellenberger on July 27th. The bout will be part of the UFC… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Meathead Forces UFC Code of Conduct
By Joshua Molina
Two days after Matt Mitrione’s controversial comments about Fallon Fox shook the MMA community, the UFC today released a Code of Conduct for its fighters. The Code, however, may spark as much talk as Mitrione’s tirade.
The… Read More
Rick Story To Face Mike Pyle In Place Of Injured Gunnar Nelson At UFC 160
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Rick Story will step in for an injured Gunnar Nelson to face Mike Pyle at UFC 160 in Las Vegas.
The UFC announced the switch late Tuesday night. They did not address the nature of the… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features TUF 17 Finale Competitor Cole Miller and UFC 159’s Joe Proctor
By FCF Staff
In the latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio, host Kelsey Mowatt is joined by UFC veterans Cole Miller and Joe Proctor.
Miller is set to take on Bart Palaszewski at this Saturday’s TUF 17 Finale in… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Mitrione Comment Casts Doubt on Whether UFC is Ready for Primetime
By Joshua Molina
Matt Mitrione, welcome to corporate America in 2013.
Mitrione is in big trouble for his comments about transgendered fighter Fallon Fox, born a man, but now a woman. Mitrione said on television that Fox is a “lying,… Read More
UFC President Dana White Says Promotion Sending Dan Hardy to “Best Heart Doctor in the Country”
By FCF Staff
With Dan Hardy having been pulled from UFC on FOX 7, due to a recent diagnosis that suspects the fighter has a heart irregularity called Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, the UFC plans to send the vet to an… Read More
UFC Suspends Contract of Matt Mitrione After Calling Fallon Fox a “Disgusting Freak”
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced Monday that Matt Mitrione has had his contract suspended, after the heavyweight reportedly directed comments at Fallon Fox, which included calling the transgender fighter a “disgusting freak.”
In an appearance… Read More
TUF “Smashes” Runner Up Colin Fletcher Confirms UFC Release, Says Move “A Little Harsh”
By FCF Staff
TUF “Smashes” runner up Colin Fletcher has announced via Twitter that he has been cut by the UFC, following his unanimous decision loss to Mike Ricci at UFC 158 last month. The British fighter, who also… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 9 Winner Ross Pearson Provides Update On Injured Foot
By FCF Staff
Although Ross Pearson thought he had broke his foot, while warming up backstage for his bout Saturday with Ryan Couture, the UFC vet is reporting that the injury is not as serious as he feared.… Read More
Chris Camozzi vs. Rafael Natal Set For UFC on FX 8
By Timothy J. Gilbert
A series of injuries has resulted in the recent booking of middleweights Chris Camozzi and Rafael Natal for their bout at UFC on FX 8.
The fight was originally scheduled to see C.B. Dollaway face Cezar… Read More