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Report: Chan Sung Jung Could be Returning to UFC Before Year is Out
By FCF Staff
After two plus years away from the Octagon, Chan Sung Jung is reportedly planning to return to the UFC, and could do so, before the year is out.
Jung (13-4) hasn’t fought since August, 2013, when he… Read More
UFC FN 85: Frank Mir Reminds Mark Hunt He’s a “Threat” Standing And on The Ground
By FCF Staff
Much of the pre-fight narrative for UFC Fight Night 85 has focused on the striking skills of Mark Hunt, and the submission game of Frank Mir, but the latter is reminding folks he’s dangerous everywhere.
Mir and… Read More
UFC 196: Rafael dos Anjos Fires Back at Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
After Conor McGregor accused Rafael dos Anjos of ducking out of their March 5th, UFC 196 bout, the lightweight champ has fired back at the outspoken star.
Recently the UFC confirmed that RDA will no longer fight… Read More
UFC FN 80: Rose Namajunas Outclasses a Very Game Paige VanZant
By FCF Staff
Paige VanZant showcased a ton of heart and toughness in her UFC Fight Night 80 bout versus Rose Namajunas, but the latter dominated the strawweight en route to a submission win.
In the card’s headliner, Namajunas outscored… Read More
UFC FN 78: Neil Magny And Kelvin Gastelum Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
Kelvin Gastelum and Neil Magny capped off UFC Fight Night 78 with a very entertaining bout, and the welterweight contenders earned “Fight of the Night” honors as a result.
Magny managed to survive a couple of late… Read More
UFC FN 78 Weigh-In Results: Kelvin Gastelum And Neil Magny Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
The weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 78 have concluded, and all of the competittors for Saturday’s card made weight.
The event, which will be hosted by Monterrey, Mexico, will feature Kelvin Gastelum taking on Neil Magny in… Read More
Prestige FC 1: UFC Hopeful Alex Ricci Says Upcoming Bout is “Biggest Fight of my Life”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Alex Ricci has competed in many, pivotal bouts during his extensive combat sports career, but the Canadian fighter says his next one on October 24th will be his biggest yet.
The 33 year-old lightweight is… Read More
UFC Releases Statement After Allegations of Domestic Abuse Brought Against Travis Browne, Manager Denies Claims
By FCF Staff
Following allegations of domestic abuse from Travis Browne’s wife, Jenna Webb, the UFC has released a statement regarding the situation.
In a follow up statement that was posted on the promotion’s website, the UFC relayed:
“UFC is… Read More
Report: Dana White Believes Jose Aldo Would Have Earned “Close to Four Million” at UFC 189
By FCF Staff
Everyone understood that Jose Aldo was losing out on a very significant pay day when he was forced to pull out of UFC 189, and now Dana White has revealed just how big.
The featherweight champ elected… Read More
UFC FN 65: Robert Whittaker Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
Robert Whittaker quickly put away Brad Tavares in the co-headliner for UFC Fight Night 65, and the middleweight received an extra$50K for doing so.
Whittaker KO’d Tavares in just 44 seconds and received a “Performance of the… Read More
UFC FN 60: Benson Henderson Doesn’t Expect Issues Fighting at 170
By FCF Staff
Benson Henderson had talked about moving to welterweight in the past, so when the UFC approached him about fighting Brandon Thatch tonight, the former lightweight champ was clearly on board.
While Henderson has long been regarded as… Read More
UFC FN 60: Stephen Thompson Withdraws From Headliner
By FCF Staff
The UFC has lost another scheduled main event, as not long after it was revealed Chris Weidman has pulled out of UFC 184, the promotion has confirmed Stephen Thompson won’t fight at UFC FN 60.
According to… Read More
Report: UFC FN 59 Breaks Promotion’s Ratings Record For FOX Sports 1
By FCF Staff
The UFC and FOX pushed Conor McGregor and his Fight Night main event with Dennis Siver this past Sunday very hard, and it looks like it paid off big time.
McGregor has been rising the UFC’s featherweight… Read More
(Updated) UFC Announces Return of “Rampage” Jackson
Bellator Says Light-Heavyweight Remains Under Contract
By FCF Staff
After winning three straight fights with Bellator, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is apparently returning to the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
The promotion announced the news during tonight’s UFC FN 58 broadcast, which included… Read More
UFC’s Dana White Says he “Wouldn’t Mind Talking” to CM Punk, Still Open to Brock Lesnar’s Return
UFC FN 55: Luke Rockhold, Louis Smolka, Robert Whittaker and Clint Hester Collect Bonuses
By FCF Staff
On an evening that featured a modern era record of 11 finishes, Luke Rockhold, Louis Smolka, Robert Whittaker and Clint Hester earned bonuses at UFC Fight Night 55.
In the main event, Rockhold put away Michael Bisping… Read More
Holly Holm to Battle Raquel Pennington in UFC Debut
By FCF Staff
Undefeated bantamweight, Holly Holm has been booked for her Octagon debut, as the promotion has announced that she will fight Raquel Pennington at UFC 181 on December 6th.
Holm has won seven straight fights since the decorated… Read More
Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, Nick Diaz and Conor McGregor Among Most Watched Fighters on UFC Fight Pass
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s digital streaming service, Fight Pass, has been operating now for nearly ten months, and fighters like Anderson Silva, Nick Diaz, Jon Jones and Conor McGregor are reportedly among the most watched.
The promotion… Read More
Report: Holly Holm to Face Milana Dudieva in UFC Debut
By FCF Staff
Although the Ultimate Fighting Championship has yet to announce when and who Holly Holm will fight in her Octagon debut, according to a new report, the decorated boxer could face Milana Dudieva at UFC 181.
Holm, who… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Nick Ring, CMAC Head Coach Lee Mein
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC middleweight Nick Ring, and Canadian Martial Arts Centre head coach, Lee Mein.
Ring continues to recover from knee surgery he required, following his decision loss… Read More