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Report: Jussier “Formiga” Off UFC on FOX 13 Card Due to Injury
By FCF Staff
It looks as though UFC on FOX 13 has lost a pivotal, flyweight bout just a few weeks out from the December 13th event, as according to reports, Jussier “Formiga” will no longer fight John Moraga because… Read More
UFC’s “Jacare” Souza to Battle Yoel Romero Next
By FCF Staff
Not long after it was reported that Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and Yoel Romero were interested in fighting one another, the promotion has confirmed that the middleweight contenders have agreed to fight on February 28th.
The bout will… Read More
Report: UFC’s John Lineker Wants Title Shot, Although Fight With Ian McCall Fell Through
By FCF Staff
If John Lineker had scored an emphatic, clear cut victory over Ian McCall at UFC Fight Night 56, the flyweight may have been next in line for a title shot. McCall, however, fell ill and was unable… Read More
UFC FN 55: Luke Rockhold, Louis Smolka, Robert Whittaker and Clint Hester Collect Bonuses
By FCF Staff
On an evening that featured a modern era record of 11 finishes, Luke Rockhold, Louis Smolka, Robert Whittaker and Clint Hester earned bonuses at UFC Fight Night 55.
In the main event, Rockhold put away Michael Bisping… Read More
UFC’s Lorenz Larkin to Face John Howard Next
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 59 has picked up a compelling, welterweight bout between two noted strikers, as John Howard and Lorenz Larkin have reportedly agreed to fight at the January 18th event.
Howard (22-10) will be looking to… Read More
Report: UFC’s Vitor Belfort Issued Random Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Not long after it was confirmed that Vitor Belfort will battle Chris Weidman in Los Angeles next February, instead of Las Vegas, the middleweight has reportedly been submitted a random drug test by the Nevada Commission.
When… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC FN 54’s Jason Saggo and Chris Kelades
By FCF Staff
In the latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio, host Kelsey Mowatt talks with Jason Saggo and Chris Kelades,who are both scheduled to fight at this Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 54 card.
Saggo, who made his UFC… Read More
UFC’s Dana White Fires Back at Ben Askren, Says ONE FC Champ’s an “Absolute Moron”
By FCF Staff
Ben Askren has been blasting Dana White regularly in recent interviews, and on Wednesday’s edition of “UFC Tonight”, the ZUFFA exec responded.
The ONE FC champ accused White of not caring enough about the UFC’s fighters recently,… Read More
Report: Anderson Silva Still Battling “Ghosts” From UFC 168
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva may be training again, and is booked to fight Nick Diaz, but the legend says he’s still battling the horrific memories of what happened at UFC 168.
Silva recently spoke with Brazil’s “Fantastico“, and while… Read More
UFC FN 49: Rafael dos Anjos Takes Out Benson Henderson in the First Round
By FCF Staff
Here are the official results from tonight’s UFC Fight Night 49 card in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which saw Rafael dos Anjos stop former lightweight champ Benson Henderson in the opening round.
The event was hosted by Tulsa’s BOK… Read More
UFC FN 54: Jerrod Sanders Moving to Bantamweight, Will Battle Pedro Munhoz
By FCF Staff
Jerrod Sanders could look like a very different fighter for his next bout, as the UFC has announced that he’s dropping from lightweight to bantamweight to face Pedro Munhoz.
The bout will be part of UFC Fight… Read More
Report: Former UFC Fighter Josh Grispi Arrested for Domestic Abuse and Assault
By FCF Staff
UFC veteran Josh Grispi has reportedly been arrested and has been charged for allegedly assaulting his wife, in what a police officer has characterized as the “worst case of domestic abuse” he’s seen.
According to a report… Read More
UFC FN 50: Dustin Kimura Versus Ian Entwistle Booked
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 50 will feature a bantamweight bout between Dustin Kimura and Ian Entwistle.
The September 5th card, which will be hosted by Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut, has 11 bouts booked.
Kimura (11-2) is looking… Read More
UFC 183: Anderson Silva Expecting “Best Standup Fight of All Time” vs. Nick Diaz
By FCF Staff
Although Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz won’t throw down until January 31st next year, the UFC’s marketing machine for the bout is already kicking into high gear.
Silva participated in a media call on Friday to promote… Read More
UFC FN 46: Norman Parke Expecting “Tough Match-up” Against Naoyuki Kotani Despite Odds
By FCF Staff
Due to a impressive run that included winning TUF Smashes, Norman Parke will be a considerable favourite at UFC Fight Night 46, when he takes on Naoyuki Kotani. While the Northern Ireland lightweight believes he’ll stop his opponent,… Read More
Report: Stefan Struve’s Manager Says UFC Vet “Definitely Wants to Fight” Again
By FCF Staff
Following Stefan Struve’s late removal from UFC 175, he assured fans he’s doing well, and now his manager is relaying that the heavyweight wants to fight again.
Struve–who was diagnosed with a rare heart condition last year–was… Read More
UFC Vet Matt Hamill Says Injury Forcing Permanent Retirement
By FCF Staff
After attempting a comeback, UFC veteran Matt Hamill has announced that he’s retiring from professional mixed-martial-arts for good.
Hamill hung up the gloves in 2011, but returned in 2012 and decisioned Roger Hollett, before he was defeated… Read More
UFC’s Dana White Says Chael Sonnen Remains a Friend, But You Have to be an “Idiot to Mess Around With Drugs”
By FCF Staff
As the MMA world continues to buzz over the news that Chael Sonnen has failed a second drug test, and as a result, has lost his commentating duties with FOX Sports, Dana White has weighed in on… Read More
New Episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Dustin Ortiz, MFC’s Graham Spencer
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC flyweight Dustin Ortiz and MFC featherweight, Graham Spencer.
Ortiz is preparing for a bout with Alptekin Ozkillic, which will take place on April… Read More
UFC 171 Weigh-Ins Update: Johny Hendricks Makes Weight on Second Attempt
By FCF Staff
Johny Hendricks will compete for the UFC’s vacant welterweight title tomorrow night in Dallas as planned, as the top ranked fighter made weight on his second attempt. Hendricks came in at 170 pounds, according to a… Read More