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UFC Announces Planned Manchester Card Not Booked Yet
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship still hopes to host an event, October 26th in Manchester England, but the promotion has announced that the card is not booked yet. The event is expected to be a UFC on FOX… Read More
Jon Jones Fighting Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165
By FCF Staff
After weeks of speculation as to when and who Jon Jones will fight next, the UFC has announced that the light-heavyweight champ will fight Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165 on September 21st. The card will take place… Read More
Chael Sonnen vs. “Shogun” Rua Confirmed For UFC on FS 1 1, Michael McDonald vs. Brad Pickett Also Added
By FCF Staff
After failing to save the day at UFC 161, Chael Sonnen will instead face former light-heavyweight champ”Shogun” Rua at the upcoming, UFC on FOX Sports 1 1 card on August 17th. In addition, the promotion has also… Read More
Grudge Head Coach Trevor Wittman On UFC Newcomer Brandon Thatch: “This Kid Is So Talented”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Grudge Training Center’s Trevor Wittman has played a key role in developing many notable fighters and MMA stars, and while mainstream fans may not be familiar with the name Brandon Thatch, the renowned coach is confident they… Read More
Pat Healy Releases Statement Confirming Positive Marijuana Test Following UFC 159 Victory
By FCF Staff
According to a statement from UFC lightweight Pat Healy, the fighter tested positive for marijuana following his UFC 159 fight with Jim Miller.
Healy, through a representative released the following statement today:
“I would… Read More
Cheick Kongo Says New Deal With UFC Possible: “On Very Good Terms” With Promotion
By FCF Staff
Although earlier in the week it was widely reported that Cheick Kongo’s seven year run with the UFC has likely concluded, the French heavyweight has issued a statement on Facebook, which leaves the door open to a… Read More
UFC 159: Roy Nelson, Jim Miller, and Pat Healy Earn Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Pat Healy may have missed out on two title fights with former Strikeforce champ Gilbert Melendez in recent months, but the rugged lightweight made the most of his Octagon return tonight, by earning “Submission of the Night”… Read More
Opinion: UFC 159 At Long Last
By Jesse Heitz
Finally, the time is upon us. We’re on the precipice of UFC 159, which features the much-anticipated light heavyweight clash between UFC Champion, Jon “Bones” Jones, and his challenger, Chael Sonnen. These two men… Read More
UFC 159 Weigh-In Results: Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen Ready For Title Fight
By FCF Staff
UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen have cleared the final hurdle to their championship fight tomorrow at UFC 159, as both men weighed in today at 205 pounds in Newark, New Jersey.… Read More
TUF “Smashes” Runner Up Colin Fletcher Confirms UFC Release, Says Move “A Little Harsh”
By FCF Staff
TUF “Smashes” runner up Colin Fletcher has announced via Twitter that he has been cut by the UFC, following his unanimous decision loss to Mike Ricci at UFC 158 last month. The British fighter, who also… Read More
“Extremely Disappointed” Caros Fodor Confirms UFC Release, “Looking Forward to Signing Somewhere”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following the news that Caros Fodor has been released by the UFC, after dropping a tightly contested split decision loss to Sam Stout in February, the Strikeforce vet reports that he’s ready to move on to… Read More
UFC on FX 6 Weigh-In Results: Ross Pearson and George Sotiropoulos Set For Main Event
By FCF Staff
Ross Pearson and George Sotiropoulos were on weight today for their lightweight bout tomorrow night in Gold Coast, Australia, as the TUF “Smashes” coaches both came in at 155 pounds for Friday’s main event.
The UFC on… Read More
Ronda Rousey to Make UFC Debut February 23rd, Defending Belt Versus Liz Carmouche
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced today at its UFC on FOX 5 press conference that Ronda Rousey will make her Octagon debut against Liz Carmouche, February 23rd in Anaheim. The championship fight will headline the UFC 157… Read More
UFC 146 Weigh-Ins: Mir and dos Santos Make Weight For Title Fight
By FCF Staff
UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos and former champ Frank Mir made weight this afternoon in Las Vegas, to clear the way to their title fight tomorrow night at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Dos Santos came in… Read More
UFC Lightweight Contender Thiago Tavares: “Everyone Thinks They’re A Black Belt…”
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UFC lightweight contender Thiago Tavares talks with Full Contact Fighter about the differences between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training in Brazil and in The United States and discusses whom he’s looking to… Read More
UFC 131 Weigh-In Results
By FCF Staff, photos courtesy newbysplace.com
Vancouver’s cloudy skies or tonight’s Stanley Cup Final game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Boston Bruins did not deter plenty of fans from attending the official UFC 131… Read More
Ufc: Throw Down Replay Schedule Update
From Josh Hedges of Zuffa/UFC:
UFC: Throw Down Replay Schedule Update
Here are the replay dates and times for Cablevision systems:
Tuesday, Janary 15 – 8:30 PM
Thursday, January 17 – 10:30 PM
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Ufc Meet & Greet Schedule
From Josh Hedges jhedges@ufc.tv:
UFC Meet & Greet Schedule
The UFC 34 promo tour rolls on with 11 events in 8 days. More events to be announced soon in Seattle, Portland, and Los
First New Jersey, Then The Worldzuffa’s Plans For Ufc Biggest Storyat Pre-fight Press Conference
First New Jersey, Then the World
Zuffa’s Plans for UFC Biggest Story
at Pre-Fight Press Conference
By Aaron Crecy
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ–Today’s UFC 31 Locked and Loaded press conference could be described as groundbreaking. But not