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UFC’s Tim Kennedy Warns “Shogun” Rua to Avoid Middleweight Divison
By FCF Staff
Recently, “Shogun” Rua said he will consider changing weight classes, following his quick loss to Ovince St. Preux, but Tim Kennedy is warning the vet to avoid the UFC’s middleweight division.
Rua released a statement on Monday… Read More
UFC FN 59: Patrick Holohan Joins Teammate Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor won’t be the only Straight Blast Gym fighter competing at UFC Fight Night 59, as the UFC has announced that his teammate Patrick Holohan will battle Shane Howell.
The upcoming event will take place January… Read More
UFC: Dana White Weighs-In on Brock Lesnar Returning to Octagon, “He Knows my Number”
By FCF Staff
As rumors continue to swirl, as to whether Brock Lesnar might return to the UFC, the promotion’s president has weighed in on the speculation regarding the former champ.
Recently there have been reports that Lesnar’s contract with… Read More
Steven Siler Reporting UFC Release: “I Will be Back”
By FCF Staff
After losing three straight fights, it looks as though Steven Siler’s current run with the Ultimate Fighting Championship has come to an end.
The featherweight, who is coming off losses to Dennis Bermudez, Rony Mariano Bezerra and most… Read More
UFC FN 54 Highlights: Raphael Assuncao Outscores Bryan Caraway
Nick Diaz Inks New UFC Deal, Veteran Expecting 2015 Return
By FCF Staff
Although 2014 will likely finish without featuring Nick Diaz in action, the UFC has announced that the outspoken fighter has inked a new, three fight deal with the promotion.
No details regarding Diaz’s contract extension were disclosed.… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Cole Miller and Ray Borg
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC featherweight Cole Miller and flyweight Ray Borg.
Miller was set to fight Conor McGregor at UFC Fight Night 46, however, the BJJ black belt had… Read More
UFC to Award Ross Pearson Win Bonus After Controversial Loss, Dana White Says Decision Was as “Bad as it Gets”
By FCF Staff
Ross Pearson may have an extra loss on his record, and has appealed his controversial defeat to Diego Sanchez, but the fighter will at least receive his $30,000 win bonus.
Pearson was handed a split decision loss… Read More
Report: UFC Working on Hector Lombard Versus Dong Hyun Kim
By FCF Staff
Hector Lombard may have recently relayed he isn’t “impressed” with Matt Brown’s recent run, but it looks as though he may face Dong Hyun Kim next.
The UFC is reportedly trying to book a bout between Lombard… Read More
BAMMA 15: UFC Vet Colin Fletcher to Fight Tony Hervey
By FCF Staff
BAMMA has announced that the former TUF “Smashes” competitor Colin Fletcher will fight veteran Tony Hervey, at the promotion’s April 5th event in London, England.
Fletcher (9-4) is looking to rebound from the submission loss he incurred… Read More
Retired UFC Vet Bart Palaszewski Weighs in on Current State of MMA, Advises Fighters “Bust Your Ass, Get Paid, Stop Whining”
By Kelsey Mowatt
UFC and WEC veteran Bart Palaszewski recently called it quits on a decade plus career, which saw the noted finisher compete in over 50 pro bouts. Although Palaszewski is just 30 years old, the Illinois… Read More
UFC 173: Vitor Belfort Withdraws, Lyoto Machida to Challenge Chris Weidman
By FCF Staff
The MMA world knew that the fall out from the NSAC’s decision to ban TRT would be far reaching and substantive, and the main event for UFC 173 has already been hit by the ruling. As a… Read More
New FCF Radio Features Recently Retired, UFC Vet Bart Palaszewski, WSOF Canada’s Roger Alves
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC veteran Bart Palaszewski and WSOF Canada’s Roger Alves.
Palaszewski discusses his recent decision to hang up the gloves, after a 50 fight plus career, which… Read More
Report: Nate Quarry Latest Fighter to Criticize UFC, Says Promotion “Only Cares About Bottom Line”
By FCF Staff
One of the first stars from “The Ultimate Fighter” is the latest veteran to criticize the UFC, as Nate Quarry is calling into question how the world’s biggest promotion approaches fighter compensation.
Quarry recently commented on a… Read More
(Updated) Multi-Fight Deal Between Bellator And Gilbert Melendez in Place, UFC Holds Matching Rights
By FCF Staff
Earlier in the week UFC President Dana White relayed Gilbert Melendez “should start looking elsewhere”, as a result of stalled contract negotiations, and it appears the lightweight was already doing so.
According to a press release sent… Read More
UFC 171: Jake Shields Versus Hector Lombard Set
By FCF Staff
Not long after the UFC announced that light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones will battle Glover Teixeira on March 15th in Dallas, the promotion has relayed that Hector Lombard will battle welterweight contender Jake Shields at the event.
The… Read More
Report: Yushin Okami Not Returning to UFC After Recent Loss
By FCF Staff
Despite having gone 13-5 in the Octagon and defeated several top ranked middleweights, Yushin Okami has reportedly been released by the UFC, following his loss to “Jacare” Souza earlier this month.
News of Okami’s release is being… Read More
Latest Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC Vet Cole Miller and ONE FC’s Caros Fodor
By FCF Staff
The latest edition of Full Contact Fighter Radio features UFC veteran Cole Miller and recent ONE FC addition Caros Fodor.
Miller is set to take on featherweight Manny Gamburyan at this Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 26 card… Read More
UFC 165: Mark Bocek vs. Michel Prazeres, Stephen Thompson vs. Chris Clements Added
By FCF Staff
The upcoming UFC 165 card in Toronto, Ontario has two more bouts booked, as lightweight Mark Bocek will take on Michel Prazeres, and welterweight Chris Clements will fight Stephen Thompson.
The match-ups were reported first by Sportsnet’s… Read More
New FCF Radio Features UFC’s Jason High and Cole Miller
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features discussions with UFC competitors Jason High and Cole Miller. High is preparing for a June 8th bout with Erick Silva at UFC on FUEL TV 10, while Miller… Read More