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Report: Jose Aldo’s Coach Says Former Champ Was Offered Replacement Spot at UFC 196
By FCF Staff
Jose Aldo has repeatedly said he wants another shot at Conor McGregor, but evidently the fighter isn’t willing to do so, if he’s not fully prepared.
Recently it was reported that Rafael dos Anjos will no longer… Read More
Report: Rafael dos Anjos Out of UFC 196
By FCF Staff
It looks as though one of the more anticipated fights in recent memory has been postponed, as according to reports, Rafael dos Anjos is withdrawing from his March 5th bout with Conor McGregor.
Globo’s Combate is reporting… Read More
Robbie Lawler Says He’ll be “Professional” if He’s Booked to Fight Teammate Tyron Woodley
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen who the UFC will book Robbie Lawler to face next, but the welterweight champ says he’ll make things work, if it is his teammate Tyron Woodley.
Woodley was reportedly told he’d challenge… Read More
UFC FN 83: Donald Cerrone on Loss to RDA – “I Should Have Been Doing Some Liver Ups”
By FCF Staff
Donald Cerrone will return to the Octagon on Sunday night, and when he does he’ll be competing at welterweight, rather than defending the lightweight title.
The perennial and rugged contender faced Rafael dos Anjos at UFC on… Read More
Michael Johnson – Tony Ferguson II Added to UFC Schedule
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson will face a familiar foe in his next outing, as the surging lightweight has been booked for a rematch with Michael Johnson. The two will battle on March 5th at UFC 197, which will be… Read More
UFC Announces Diego Sanchez to Take on Jim Miller
By FCF Staff’
Shortly after the press conference for UFC 197 concluded, the promotion announced that Diego Sanchez will take on fellow lightweight vet, Jim Miller, at the event.
UFC 197 will take place on March 5th at the MGM… Read More
UFC Confirms Bout Between Darren Elkins And Chas Skelly
By FCF Staff
The UFC has added another bout to the line-up for its March 5th card, as the promotion has announced that Darren Elkins will battle featherweight Chas Skelly.
UFC 197 will go down on that date and it… Read More
UFC FN 81: Eddie Alvarez Wants Title Shot, Says he Can “Out-Battle” Rafael dos Anjos
By FCF Staff
After grinding his way to a split decision win over Anthony Pettis at UFC Fight Night 81, Eddie Alvarez is calling for a title shot, and he’s willing to wait in order to secure it.
Alvarez turned… Read More
Jose Aldo Named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30” List, Former Champ Responds
By FCF Staff
Although Jose Aldo is coming off a devastating and quick loss to Conor McGregor last month, the former featherweight champ is still viewed as a major player by Forbes.
Recently the publication revealed its “30 Under 30”… Read More
Frankie Edgar Questions Whether Being “Company Man” is “Panning Out”
By FCF Staff
The MMA world continues to wait and see what fight the UFC will book for Conor McGregor, and this wait is clearing getting to Frankie Edgar.
Since Edgar scored an impressive, stoppage win over fellow featherweight contender… Read More
UFC 195: Dustin Poirier Plans to “Spoil” Joe Duffy’s Party
By FCF Staff
There is no shortage of hype following Joseph Duffy these days, and according to Dustin Poirier, it’s another reason why he’s looking forward to their bout on Saturday.
Poirier will finally face Duffy at UFC 195, after… Read More
UFC’s Lorenzo Fertitta Says Promotion Will Generate Around $600 Million in Revenue This Year
By FCF Staff
Due to the rise of stars like Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor, many observers believe the UFC had a lucrative year, and the promotion’s Lorenzo Fertitta is reporting that’s the case.
Fertitta, who is one of the… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Podcast Features Year in Review, Fighter of The Year Discussions
By FCF Staff
In the latest episode of Full Contact Fighter’s podcast, host Kelsey Mowatt is joined by veteran MMA commentator Brendan Leier.
The two review the 2015 campaigns for the UFC, Bellator and more, and also discuss their picks… Read More
Dominick Cruz Explains Why he Likes “Talking Crap” to TJ Dillashaw
By FCF Staff
Dominick Cruz has sent plenty of verbal shots TJ Dillashaw’s way as their January 17th bout approaches, and it doesn’t sound like the former champ is going to let up.
At the upcoming card, Cruz will battle… Read More
Jose Aldo’s Coach “Can’t See” Former Champ Not Fighting For Title Next
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen what the UFC’s plans for Jose Aldo are, but according to the former champ’s coach, they better include a title fight or an immediate rematch with Conor McGregor.
Following Aldo’s stunning, 13… Read More
UFC on FOX 17: Rafael dos Anjos Storms Through Donald Cerrone
By FCF Staff
The first lightweight title defense for Rafael dos Anjos ended very quickly and impressively, as the well rounded fighter needed less than two minutes to stop Donald Cerrone.
Dos Anjos punished Cerrone early on into the UFC… Read More
UFC on FOX 17: Healthy Cole Miller is Eager to “Push Forward”, “I Didn’t Realize How Bad I Was Hurting”
By Kelsey Mowatt
When Cole Miller steps into the Octagon this Saturday at UFC on FOX 17, he will be competing in his second bout of 2015. While that’s not a figure that jumps out at you,… Read More
Jon Jones Says if Ronda Rousey’s Getting Immediate Rematch, so Should Jose Aldo
By FCF Staff
Following Conor McGregor’s stunningly quick knockout of Jose Aldo on Saturday, there didn’t seem to be much talk from the UFC or the new champ about grating the latter a rematch. According to Jon Jones, however, the… Read More
UFC 194: Luke Rockhold And Chris Weidman Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
Luke Rockhold and Chris Weidman were expected to put on a memorable, middleweight bout at UFC 194, and after doing so, the two collected “Fight of the Night” honors.
After the card, the promotion announced the bout… Read More
UFC 194: Watch The Official Weigh-Ins Beginning at 6 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
One of the biggest cards in UFC history is set to take place tomorrow night in Las Vegas, and you can catch the weigh-ins for it this afternoon, right here.
The weigh-ins for UFC 194 will… Read More