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Donald Cerrone and Nate Diaz Agree to UFC 141 Tilt
By FCF Staff
Following his one-sided, first round submission of Dennis Siver this past weekend at UFC 137, it hasn’t taken Donald “The Cowboy” Cerrone long to secure his next fight, as today the promotion announced that he and… Read More
Nick Diaz , BJ Penn and Cheick Kongo Among Top Earners at UFC 137
By FCF Staff
As one would expect, main event competitors Nick Diaz and BJ Penn were the top earners at this weekend’s UFC 137 card in Las Vegas, according to figures released to FCF by the Nevada State Athletic Commission… Read More
Culinary Union Petitions For FOX To Drop UFC
By FCF Staff
The ongoing feud between the world’s top MMA promotion and the Las Vegas Culinary Union just escalated a notch.
Local 226, the union outfit that has been waging war against UFC parent company Zuffa, LLC, has… Read More
UFC 137 Weigh-Ins: Penn and Diaz Have Heated Exchange
By FCF Staff
Despite having continually acknowledged their mutual respect for one another, Nick Diaz and BJ Penn had a heated exchange this afternoon at the official UFC 137 weigh-ins in Las Vegas, Nevada.
After Penn came in… Read More
NSAC Tested Nick Diaz for Drugs Heading into UFC 137
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has tested and cleared Nick Diaz for drugs of abuse heading into the fighter’s UFC 137 bout with BJ Penn this Saturday in Las Vegas. The commission’s executive director, Keith Kizer,… Read More
ESPN Broadcaster Jon Anik Joining UFC Broadcast Team
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has made a new addition to its broadcasting team, as today the promotion has announced that veteran broadcaster Jon Anik is leaving ESPN to begin working with the company.
Anik, who hosted ESPN… Read More
Din Thomas Recovering From Car Crash, “Can Still Get Down With Cats” In The UFC
Anytime someone emerges from a car accident relatively unscathed, especially one where the car is totalled, there’s clearly a lot to be thankful for. While UFC veteran Din Thomas is happy to report that he incurred
Jacob Volkmann vs. TJ Grant Set for UFC 141
By FCF Staff
TJ Grant and Jacob Volkmann will close out their 2011 campaigns by fighting each other on December 30th, at UFC 141 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The promotion announced this afternoon on its official website that the two… Read More
Shark Fights Update: Hague Eager to Fight Lashley, But UFC Vet Says Fight Not Official Yet
By FCF Staff
Shark Fights announced recently that Tim Hague has agreed to face Bobby Lashley at the promotion’s upcoming November 11th event, and although the UFC vet has informed FCF he’s very interested in fighting Lashley, the fight hasn’t… Read More
UFC Vet Tim Hague Fighting Bobby Lashley at Shark Fights 21
By FCF Staff
Despite a shoulder injury to former “Ultimate Fighter” competitor Darrill Schoonver, Bobby Lashley will still fight a UFC vet at Shark Fights 21, as the promotion has announced that Tim “The Thrashing Machine” Hague is stepping in… Read More
UFC Lightweight Contender Thiago Tavares: “Everyone Thinks They’re A Black Belt…”
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UFC lightweight contender Thiago Tavares talks with Full Contact Fighter about the differences between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in Brazil and in The United States and discusses whom he’s looking to… Read More
Ringside 12: Paul Daley Secures Win Over Fellow UFC Vet Luigi Fioravanti
By FCF Staff
Paul Daley recorded his second win in a row last night in Montreal, Quebec, as the feared striker worked his way to a unanimous decision win over fellow UFC veteran Luigi Fioravanit at Ringside 12.
The victory… Read More
Clifford Starks Replaces Brad Tavares at UFC 137
By FCF Staff
Middleweight Clifford Starks will make his Octagon debut on eight days notice. The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced today that the undefeated middleweight is stepping in for Brad Tavares, who has been forced to withdraw from his… Read More
Jake Ellenberger Calls New 6 Fight UFC Deal “Great”, Discusses Possible Return Date
By FCF Staff
It may have taken Jake Ellenberger over 20 pro bouts to earn an invitation to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, but after going 5-1 in the Octagon since his 2009 arrival, the 26 year has been rewarded… Read More
Cesar Gracie Says Nick Diaz Not to Blame for Late Arrival on UFC 137 Call
By FCF Staff
It didn’t take long for Twitter to fill up with the name Nick Diaz today, as after the welterweight wasn’t initially on a pre-UFC 137 teleconference this morning, many likely wondered what, if anything, the UFC might… Read More
GSP Out of UFC 137; Penn vs. Diaz New Headliner (Updated)
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming October 29th event was dealt a serious blow today, as the promotion’s President Dana White has announced that welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre will no longer compete on the card… Read More
Shamar Bailey Fighting Danny Castillo at UFC 139
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to round out the line-up for its upcoming November 19th card in San Jose, as today it has announced that former TUF competitor Shamar Bailey will take on WEC import
Broughton and Baczynski Injury Replacements for UFC 138, 139
By FCF Staff
Just a few weeks before the Ultimate Fighting Championship will begin its November schedule, the promotion’s UFC 138 and UFC 139 cards have undergone changes. The company announced today that both heavyweight Oli Thompson and welterweight John… Read More
Patrick Cote on UFC MW Division: “I Can Beat More Than Half of the Fighters”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Former middleweight contender Patrick Cote hasn’t been invited back yet to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, but in the Quebec fighter’s mind, it isn’t for a lack of trying. This past weekend, Cote scored his third win… Read More
UFC 140 Presser: Jones Motivated to Face Machida, Former Champ Cites Experience and Technique as Advantages
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to Toronto, Ontario today to begin promoting its upcoming December 10th card at the city’s Air Canada Centre. In attendance at today’s press conference were UFC President Dana White, Director of Canadian… Read More