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Dana White Criticizes Holly Holm’s Manager: “He Thinks He’s Smart But he Isn’t”
By FCF Staff
Following Holly Holm’s upset loss to Miesha Tate last weekend, UFC President Dana White has been critical of the now former champ’s manager, Lenny Fresquez.
Holm took on Miesha Tate at UFC 196 on Saturday, and was choked… Read More
Dana White: Bout Between Robbie Lawler And Nate Diaz “Makes a Lot of Sense”
By FCF Staff
Robbie Lawler doesn’t have his next title defense booked just yet, but following UFC 196, Dana White’s relayed that a fight with Nate Diaz could be next.
Diaz submitted featherweight champion Conor McGregor at Saturday’s event, in… Read More
UFC 196: Dana White Tells Fired up Frankie Edgar “I Love You”, “Calm Down”
By FCF Staff
It didn’t take Frankie Edgar long to resume his campaign for a title fight with Conor McGregor, following the latter’s loss, and Dana White’s ensured him he’s in the mix.
McGregor faced Nate Diaz in a welterweight… Read More
UFC 196: Nate Diaz Says “Cardio And Skill” Behind Upset Win
By FCF Staff
Nate Diaz rocked the MMA world on Saturday night by taking out Conor McGregor, and the rugged vet says “cardio and skill” were why he ended the latter’s undefeated, UFC run.
Diaz absorbed some heavy blows from… Read More
UFC 196: Nate Diaz And Miesha Tate Shock The MMA World
By FCF Staff
UFC 196 proved to be a night of upsets, as both Nate Diaz and Miesha Tate scored victories over Conor McGregor and Holly Holm respectively.
In the headliner, McGregor punished Diaz with some heavy left hands early… Read More
UFC 196: Jim Miller Says He’ll be Looking to Finish Diego Sanchez, “That’s How I Get my High”
By FCF Staff
Much of the spotlight for UFC 196 has been tied to the headlining fights, but the card will also feature a compelling bout between Jim Miller and Diego Sanchez.
The lightweight veterans will battle on the preliminary,… Read More
UFC 196: Watch The Weigh-Ins Live Beginning at 4 PM/PT
By FCF Staff
The official weigh-ins for UFC 196 will take place today in Las Vegas, Nevada, and you can catch them live, right here, beginning at 4 PM/ET.
In Saturday’s headliner, featherweight champ Conor McGregor will battle Nate… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Podcast Features UFC 196 Preview
By FCF Staff
In the latest podcast from Full Contact Fighter, host Kelsey Mowatt is joined by veteran MMA observer Brendan Leier. The two discuss and breakdown the headliners for UFC 196 this Saturday.
You can listen to the show… Read More
UFC 196: Nate Diaz Reminds Folks “I’m a Big Fight Too”
By FCF Staff
Nate Diaz has been booked to fight one of the biggest names in the game at UFC 196, but the veteran is reminding observers he’s also a considerable draw.
Diaz will face Conor McGregor on Saturday night,… Read More
Frankie Edgar Says UFC Threw Him “Under The Bus”
By FCF Staff
Frankie Edgar couldn’t have fought Conor McGregor at UFC 196 due to a torn groin, but the former lightweight champ believes the promotion disrespected him, in how they handled the situation.
McGregor was scheduled to fight Rafael… Read More
UFC 196: Rafael dos Anjos Posts Pic of Broken Foot
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Rafael dos Anjos will no longer fight Conor McGregor at UFC 196 due to a broken foot, the lightweight champ has posted a photo of the injury.
RDA was scheduled to fight the… Read More
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
Joe Rogan Says Bellator Needs to Stop Promoting Bouts Like Kimbo Slice – DADA 5000
By FCF Staff
After Kimbo Slice and DADA 5000’s bout at Bellator 149 prompted widespread criticism and even condemnation, Joe Rogan is calling on the organization to stop promoting what’s been called ‘fun fights’.
Since DADA 5000 has hardly any… 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
Ronda Rousey Says It’s Been “Surprising” How Happy She is Taking Break From Fighting
By FCF Staff
Ronda Rousey isn’t expected to return to the Octagon until the end of the year, and it doesn’t sound like the former champ’s going to shorten that timeline.
After Rousey was taken out by Holly Holm at… 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