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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
Nick Diaz Says What Brother Nate Gets Paid to Fight “Makes me Sick”
By FCF Staff
Nick Diaz is understandably happy that his brother Nate decisioned Michael Johnson at UFC on FOX 17, but he’s let it be known that he’s very displeased with what his sibling was paid for the bout.
Recently… 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
Report: Jose Aldo’s Trainer Say’s They’re “Calm And Confident” Champ Won’t Have Issues as a Result of IV Ban
By FCF Staff
Jose Aldo is scheduled to weigh-in this afternoon for his bout tomorrow with Conor McGregor, and although he’ll recover from the cut without the benefits of an IV, his trainer says that won’t be an issue.
Earlier… Read More
UFC 194: Jose Aldo Says Saturday Will Not be His Last Fight
By FCF Staff
Recently one of Jose Aldo’s sparring partners said he believes the star will retire after UFC 194, but the featherweight champ apparently has no plans to retire yet.
Renowned kickboxer Andy Souwer made headlines this week, by… Read More
Jose Aldo’s Sparring Partner, Andy Souwer, Believes UFC Champ Could Retire After Saturday
By FCF Staff
Jose Aldo could record one of his biggest victories to date on Saturday night at UFC 194, but according to one of his sparring partners, the champ could hang up the gloves afterwards.
Aldo will defend the… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Nate Coy
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter’s podcast features welterweight Nate Coy, who will make his official UFC debut this Thursday night.
Coy has agreed to step up on short notice and fight Danny Roberts at UFC… Read More
UFC 194’s Joe Proctor: It Doesn’t Matter if Magomed Mustafaev’s “Had One Fight in The UFC or Five or Six”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Some might argue that Joe Proctor has little to gain in his upcoming bout with Magomed Mustafaev, but the UFC vet doesn’t see it that way.
Proctor is scheduled to meet Mustafaev at UFC… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Podcast Features UFC’s Joe Proctor
By FCF Staff
Another podcast from Full Contact Fighter is up, and the latest interview features UFC lightweight Joe Proctor.
Proctor is scheduled to take on Magomed Mustafaev on December 12th at UFC 194.
In the interview, Proctor discusses the… Read More