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New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Dustin Ortiz, XFFC Champ Matt MacGrath
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC flyweight contender Dustin Ortiz and Xcessive Force Fighting Championship welterweight champ, Matt MacGrath.
Ortiz is coming off a tightly contested and thrilling split decision win… Read More
New Episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Dustin Ortiz, MFC’s Graham Spencer
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC flyweight Dustin Ortiz and MFC featherweight, Graham Spencer.
Ortiz is preparing for a bout with Alptekin Ozkillic, which will take place on April… Read More
After UFC 169 Win, Chris Cariaso Believes Bout With Ian McCall Would be “Great Fight to See”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Chris Cariaso may not have scored a highlight reel finish at UFC 169 on Saturday, but the flyweight managed to outscore Danny Martinez for the decision win, and record his second straight victory. As a… Read More
UFC FN 35: Luke Rockhold Leads Event’s Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission has released the salary figures for Wednesday’s UFC FN 35 event in Duluth, and former Strikeforce champ Luke Rockhold was the top earner.
According to the numbers, Rockhold collected $80,000 for… Read More
UFC FN 35: Luke Rockhold Takes Out Costas Philippou
By FCF Staff
Luke Rockhold got back on the winning track in impressive fashion tonight at UFC Fight Night 35 in Duluth, Georgia, as the former Strikeforce champ quickly took out middleweight contender Costas Philippou.
Not long after the fight’s… Read More
UFC FN 35 Weigh-in Results: Rockhold And Philippou Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow night’s UFC FN 35 card in Duluth, Georgia, which will see Luke Rockhold battle Costas Philippou in the main event.
Both of the top ten ranked middleweights weighed in… Read More
Flyweight Contender Chris Cariaso Talks UFN 29 Win: “If I Didn’t Win…I’d Definitely be Packing my Bags”
By Kelsey Mowatt
This time last year, Chris Cariaso was positioned near the top of the UFC’s flyweight rankings, thanks to a three win streak and having gone 4-1 to date with the promotion. But following losses to… Read More
UFC on FOX 8 Payroll: Lawler, Guillard and Herman Lead Way
By FCF Staff
The Washington State Department of Licensing has released the disclosed salary figures for Saturday’s UFC on FOX 8 card in Seattle, and veteran slugger Robbie Lawler led the way.
According to the numbers that were released to… Read More
The Daily Takedown: UFC on Fox 8: Great Finishes, Great Fighting
By Joshua Molina
UFC on FOX 8 delivered with some thrilling finishes and high-quality fighting.
If only the Seattle fans knew a good fight when they saw it.
Rory MacDonald vs. Jake Ellenberger stunk up the Key Arena in Seattle… Read More
Watch the UFC on FOX 8 Weigh-Ins Beginning at 7:00 PM EST
By FCF Staff
You can watch the weigh-ins for UFC on FOX 8 right here at FCFighter.com beginning at 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST.
The card will be hosted by Seattle’s Key Arena and will feature… Read More
UFC on FOX 8: Veteran Aaron Riley Says Lengthy Layoff Was a “Good Experience”, Heading Into Fight With Justin Salas
By Kelsey Mowatt
When veteran Aaron Riley steps into the Octagon Saturday to throw down with Justin Salas at UFC on FOX 8, he’ll be fighting for the first time since September, 2011. For a man who already… Read More
Jake Ellenberger: Rory MacDonald Made a “Stupid Decision” by Agreeing to Fight, Tells Welterweight “This Isn’t a Tears for Fears Lookalike Contest”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although UFC on FOX 8 will feature a flyweight title fight between Demetrious Johnson and John Moraga, much of the pre-fight spotlight has focused on Jake Ellenberger, thanks in no small part to some of… Read More
Flyweight Bout Could Headline UFC PPV
By FCF Staff
Although a flyweight tilt hasn’t headlined a UFC pay-per-view event yet, UFC President Dana White says that day will eventually come. White’s confirmation comes not long before a flyweight title fight between champion Demetrious Johnson and John… Read More
UFC on FOX 8: Means Replacing Green, Voelker Stepping in for Bahadurzada
By FCF Staff
The July 27th, UFC on FOX 8 card has received a couple of late changes, as the promotion has announced that lightweight Bobby Green and welterweight Siyar Bahadurzada have withdrawn due to injuries.
Stepping in for Green,… Read More
Chris Cariaso Excited For UFC On FX 8 Bout With Jussier “Formiga”: “Anybody Who Is Going To Get Me To That Belt”
By Kelsey Mowatt
This Saturday’s UFC on FX 8 card will feature a pivotal bout in the promotion’s flyweight division, as the number seven ranked Chris Cariaso will take on the the fifth place holder Jussier “Formiga” da Silva. Although… Read More
Joseph Benavidez Taking His Time Towards Title Shot
By Michael Hatamoto
Team Alpha Male’s Joseph Benavidez is on the fast track back towards a flyweight title shot after finishing Darren Uyenoyama at UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez, though isn’t in a hurry to demand… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Matt Mitrione’s Sudden Return Bad For Sport:
By Joshua Molina
Matt Mitrione’s suspension is a joke.
Less than three weeks after the UFC suspended Mitrione for his disparaging remarks about transgendered fighter Fallon Fox, the UFC brought him back and booked him for a fight on July… Read More
Matt Mitrione’s Ban Lifted, Booked to Fight Brendan Schaub at UFC on FOX 8
By FCF Staff
Approximately two weeks after Matt Mitrione was banned by the UFC for the disparaging and controversial remarks he made about transgender fighter Fallon Fox, the heavyweight has been booked for a July 27th bout with Brendan… Read More
Jussier Formiga Fighting Chris Cariaso at UFC on FX 8
By FCF Staff
The upcoming May 18th UFC on FX card in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, will feature a compelling flyweight bout, as Jussier Formiga will take on fellow, top ten ranked, Chris Cariaso. UFC on FX 8 will be… Read More
Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez Lead UFC 155 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Main event competitors Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez were the top earners at this past weekend’s UFC 155 card in Las Vegas, according to figures from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Based on the salaries that… Read More