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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
Opinion: Gegard Mousasi’s Dominant UFC on FUEL TV 9 Win
By Michael Hatamoto
Gegard Mousasi won his UFC debut against Ilir Latifi in a dominant, yet safe manner against the clearly overmatched Swedish ‘sledge hammer.’
Mousasi reportedly overcame an injury and slight cold – along with a last-minute… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 9 Highlights: Ross Pearson vs. Ryan Couture
Video: UFC on FUEL TV 9: Couture/Pearson highlights
UFC on FUEL TV 9 Highlights: Gegard Mousasi vs. Ilir Latifi
Video: UFC on FUEL TV 9: Mousasi/Latifi highlights
After Victorious UFC Debut Gegard Mousasi Likely Headed For Surgery, Says “95%” Fighters Wouldn’t Have Competed With Injury
By FCF Staff
While Ilir Latifi relayed that the short notice and a dramatic weight cut limited his abilities in his UFC on FUEL TV 9 bout with Gegard Mousasi, the latter is also reporting that he was… Read More
Ilir Latifi Will Be Back In Octagon, Despite UFC on FUEL TV Loss to Gegard Mousasi
By FCF Staff
Light-heavyweight Ilir Latifi did the UFC a favor this week by agreeing to step in and fight the highly regarded Gegard Mousasi on only a few days notice, and it appears the promotion will be repaying… Read More
Brad Pickett, Mike Easton, Conor McGregor and Reza Madadi Pick up UFC on FUEL TV Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor asked UFC President Dana White for the “Knockout of the Night” bonus, following his impressive stoppage win over Marcus Brimage today in Stockholm, Sweden, and the Irish prospect had his wish granted.
The featherweight,… Read More
Opinion: Can Invicta FC Compete with the UFC’s Women’s Division?
By Jesse Heitz
Last night, Invicta FC held their fifth card, arguably the most anticipated and heavily stacked female MMA card in the history of the sport. However, I’m left pondering the future of this innovative promotion. Not only are… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 9: Gegard Mousasi Outscores Ilir Latifi to Win Octagon Debut
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from today’s UFC on FUEL TV 9 card in Stockholm, Sweden, which saw Gegard Mousasi outscore and bloody Ilir Latifi with strikes in the main event en route to a unanimous decision win.… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 9 Weigh-In Results: Gegard Mousasi and Ilir Latifi Set For Main Event
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results from tomorrow’s UFC on FUEL TV card in Stockholm, Sweden, which will see former Strikeforce champ Gegard Mousasi take on light-heavyweight Ilir Latifi in the main event.
Mousasi tipped the scales… Read More
Alexis Davis vs. Rosi Sexton Added To UFC 161
By Timothy J. Gilbert
The UFC is breaking ground with its recent fight announcement between Alexis Davis and Rosi Sexton.
Announced by UFC officials on Thursday, the bantamweight bout will mark the first time the UFC will sponsor women to… Read More
Report: Nick Diaz Among Six UFC 158 Competitors Tested For Drugs
Diaz Camp Has Reportedly Requested More Info
By FCF Staff
Earlier today it was reported that the Quebec Athletic Commission has announced that the tests for performance enhancing drugs and substances of abuse have come back negative for UFC 158,… Read More
Dustin Pague vs. Yves Jabouin Added To UFC 161
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Dustin Pague will be leaving his native United States for the first time in his professional career, heading to Winnipeg, to face Canadian local Yves Jabouin in their bantamweight bout.
Jabouin (18-8) was recently let down… Read More