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UFC FN 59: Donald Cerrone Stepping in for Eddie Alvarez
By FCF Staff
Following Donald Cerrone’s decision win over Myles Jury on Saturday, the lightweight said he was hoping to fight at UFC FN 60 on February 14th, but “Cowboy” will return to the Octagon sooner than that.
The promotion… Read More
UFC FN 58: Renan Barao Knows Mitch Gagnon Has “Many Strengths”, Despite Lower Profile
By FCF Staff
Renan Barao will return to the Octagon tonight, for the first time since he lost the bantamweight title in May, but instead of facing TJ Dillashaw he’ll take on the lower ranked, Mitch Gagnon.
Barao was forced… Read More
UFC FN 57: Frankie Edgar Takes Out Cub Swanson in Dominant Fashion
By FCF Staff
Cub Swanson was able to land some telling shots early on in his UFC FN 57 scrap with Frankie Edgar, but the latter’s wrestling and top game proved to be too much for the featherweight contender.
After… Read More
UFC: Donald Cerrone Claims Myles Jury Passed on December Fight
By FCF Staff
Recently Myles Jury relayed that a bout between himself and Donald Cerrone was in the works for January, but the latter is claiming that the lightweight passed on a chance to fight him in December.
Jury posted… Read More
UFC’s Daniel Cormier Fires Back at Jon Jones After Champ’s Olympics Comments
By FCF Staff
Although Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier won’t square off until UFC 182 next January, it looks like their rivalry isn’t going to quiet down anytime soon.
Prior to the revelation that Jones had injured his knee, and… Read More
UFC’s Joe Lauzon Talks Closed Guard, Weighs-in on Effectiveness of Position in Today’s MMA
By Kelsey Mowatt
As mixed-martial-artists continue to evolve their skill sets, discussions regarding the effectiveness of the guard and how it should be utilized in the modern era of fighting abound. In other words, the days of fighters… Read More
UFC FN 45: Donald Cerrone, Lucas Martins, Alptekin Ozkillic and John Lineker Earn Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Donald Cerrone is no stranger to highlight reel wins, and after his stoppage win over Jim Miller at UFC FN 45, the lightweight has earned another fight night bonus.
Cerrone picked up a “Performance of the Night”,… Read More
Lee Mein Says Son Jordan Hoping For “Top 10, Top 15” UFC Welterweight Next
By Kelsey Mowatt
Now that Jordan Mein has returned to the winning column, with a decision victory over Hernani Perpetuo in April, it remains to be seen when and who the rising welterweight will face next. Since the 24… Read More
UFC FN 39: Dan Henderson Weighs in on Rematching “Shogun” Rua, Recent TRT Ban
By FCF Staff
In November, 2011, fans were treated to an epic war between “Shogun” Rua and Dan Henderson, which saw the latter emerge with a unanimous decision win. Now, as “Hendo” gets set to battle Rua for a second… Read More
UFC 170: Ronda Rousey Promised Coach Body Shot Victory, Says Cris “Cyborg” “Knows Where I’m At”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While the debate continues as to whether the UFC 170 headliner was stopped too early, and more than a few fans voted yes with a wailing round of boos, Ronda Rousey demonstrated that her arsenal… Read More
UFC on FOX 11: Lee Mein Says Son Jordan “More Focused Than Ever”, After Shortened 2013 Campaign
By Kelsey Mowatt
2013 was somewhat of a mixed bag for Jordan Mein, as although the promising welterweight took out Dan Miller in his UFC debut, he was stopped and injured in his next bout against Matt Brown… Read More
Report: Rousey Declares “My MMA Striking is the Best in the Game” Ahead of UFC 170
By FCF Staff
Ronda Rousey has become one of MMA’s biggest stars, and the UFC bantamweight champ, in large part due to her world class Judo game. Heading into her UFC 170 title defense versus Sarah McMann,… Read More
Benson Henderson Calls Post UFC 169 Title Shot Speculation “Horse Manure”
By FCF Staff
Much of the post-UFC 169 talk has been focused on the possibility of an all-star bout between Anthony Pettis and Jose Aldo, after the latter defended the featherweight title by decisioning Ricardo Lamas Saturday.
While Benson… Read More
Report: Jessica Eye-Sarah Kaufman UFC 166 Fight Overturned to No Decision
Eye Says Matter “Will be Sorted Out”
By FCF Staff
Jessica Eye has had the 11th pro win of her career taken away, as according to a report, her split decision victory over Sarah Kaufman at UFC 166 has been… Read More
UFC Vet Pat Barry Announces Leave From MMA: “Right Now I Just Want to Hit People”
By FCF Staff
Following consecutive stoppage losses to Shawn Jordan and Soa Palelei, feared striker Pat Barry has announced he’s taking a leave of absence from MMA competition. In addition, the heavyweight’s management, Sucker Punch Entertainment, has confirmed the UFC… Read More
Lee Mein: Son Jordan Wants “Top Guy” in UFC Return, Veteran Fighter and Coach Discusses Recent RITC Win
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Jordan Mein had hoped to return to action before the year is out, following his stoppage loss to Matt Brown in April, the rising welterweight’s 2013 campaign is over. The fighter’s coach and father… Read More
UFC on FOX 8 Highlights: Johnson vs. Moraga
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UFC Welterweight Jordan Mein Hoping for November Return
Fighter Won’t be Ready for September as Hoped
By Kelsey Mowatt
It’s been more than a couple months now since Jordan Mein broke his right orbital bone during his memorable, stoppage loss to Matt Brown at UFC on FOX 7,… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Ricardo Lamas and Mitch Clarke
By FCF Staff
The latest edition of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC featherweight contender Ricardo Lamas and UFC 161 winner, lightweight Mitch Clarke.
Lamas was recently removed from UFC 162, due to the fact that his scheduled… Read More
Ricardo Lamas Appreciates UFC 162 Show Money but “Would Have Rather had the Title Shot”
Believes White’s Opinion of “TKZ’s” Style “Played Into” Decision
By Kelsey Mowatt
While Ricardo Lamas has established himself as one of the world’s best featherweights since arriving in the UFC, with that success has come substantial frustration as of late.… Read More