Search Results for: mcgregor
UFC Unveils Schedule for 2015, Dana White Confirms Cain Velasquez-Fabricio Werdum Headed to Mexico
By FCF Staff
Several of the UFC’s biggest stars were in attendance today at a press conference for the promotion, which included unveiling the company’s 2015 schedule.
Very few weeks will go by next year without a UFC event, as… Read More
UFC FN 59: Cathal Pendred Latest Irish Fighter Booked for Boston Card
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor and Patrick Holohan won’t be the only Irish fighters competing at UFC Fight Night 59, as the promotion has announced that their countryman and teammate Cathal Pendred is also fighting at the event.
The Straight… Read More
UFC FN 59: Paul Felder vs. Johnny Case Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC Fight Night 59 continues to fill up, as the promotion has announced that Johnny Case will battle lightweight Paul Felder at the upcoming event.
The January 18th card will be hosted by Boston’s… Read More
UFC’s Diego Brandao and Jim Hettes Booked for Fight
By FCF Staff
It looks like Diego Brandao will have to defeat Jim Hettes if the former TUF winner hopes to get back on track, after suffering consecutive, stoppage defeats.
The UFC has announced that the featherweights will fight at… 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
UFC FN 59: Uriah Hall-Costas Philippou, Jorge Masvidal-Norman Parke Targeted
By FCF Staff
The main card for UFC Fight Night 59 is nearing completion, as the promotion has announced that verbal agreements are in place for Uriah Hall to face Costas Philippou and for Jorge Masvidal to battle Norman Parke.… Read More
UFC’s Benson Henderson Booked to Fight Eddie Alvarez Next
By FCF Staff
The line-up for the January 18th, UFC Fight Night in Boston has been significantly bolstered, as the promotion has announced that former lightweight champ Benson Henderson will battle ex-Bellator champ Eddie Alvarez.
The lightweight fight will co-headline… Read More
UFC 179: Jose Aldo’s Powers Remain at Their Peak According to the Numbers
By Kelsey Mowatt
Jose Aldo may be heading into UFC 179 engaged in one of the sport’s most impressive runs, but a narrative filled with questions is also following the renowned, featherweight champ.
Aldo will rematch Chad… Read More
UFC FN 55: Marcus Brimage vs. Jumabieke Tuerxun Booked After Injuries Ditch Original Fights
By FCF Staff
After injuries have forced their original opponents to withdraw from scheduled bouts, Marcus Brimage and Jumabieke Tuerxun have been booked to fight at UFC Fight Night 55 on November 8th.
Brimage was originally scheduled to fight Erik Perez… Read More
UFC 181: Travis Browne Hopes to Lock up Title Shot, Wants to Make Brendan Schaub Pay For Recent Statements
By FCF Staff
After Travis Browne was decisioned by Fabricio Werdum in April, the heavyweight is looking to get back on track at UFC 181, and make Brendan Schaub pay for some recent statements.
Prior to facing Werdum, Browne worked… Read More
UFC 178 Weigh-In Results: Demetrious Johnson and Chris Cariaso Ready for Main Event
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow’s UFC 178 card, which will feature flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson taking on Chris Cariaso in the main event.
The pay-per-view card will be hosted by the MGM Grand Garden… Read More
UFC 178: Demetrious Johnson Appears Focused and Ready for Chris Cariaso, Despite Being Massive Favorite
By FCF Staff
Although not many people are predicting that Demetrious Johnson’s run as UFC Flyweight Champion will come to an end on Saturday, “Mighty Mouse” certainly doesn’t appear to be looking past Chris Cariaso.
A few months… Read More
Caros Fodor Says Teammate Demetrious Johnson “Would Never Take Anybody Lightly”, Despite Being Massive Favorite at UFC 178
By Kelsey Mowatt
Very few people seem to believe that Demetrious Johnson’s reign as flyweight champion will end at UFC 178, and Caros Fodor is clearly not one of them. Johnson will defend his title versus… Read More
UFC Announces Mike King Suspension After Failing UFC FN 46 Drug Test, Cathal Pendred Responds
By FCF Staff
Mike King won’t be able to spend his recent “Fight of the Night” bonus after all, as the UFC is reporting that the middleweight failed his post UFC FN 46 drug test.
According to a statement from… Read More
UFC’s Kenny Robertson Not “Worried About Learning How to Talk Crap” Just Yet, But Willing to “Fight Anybody”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Kenny Robertson has plenty of momentum behind him, thanks to a solid run that includes back-to-back victories, don’t expect the welterweight to start slinging verbal jabs anytime soon. Since he was decisioned by… Read More
UFC 178: Jon Tuck vs. Kevin Lee Added to Line-up
By FCF Staff
UFC 178 has received its ninth bout, as lightweight Jon Tuck will fight Kevin Lee at the September 27th event.
The upcoming card will be hosted by the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and will… Read More
Report: Holly Holm Weighs-In on Gina Carano Possibly Getting Immediate Title Shot
By FCF Staff
UFC newcomer Holly Holm has already said she’d prefer to fight one time before receiving a title shot, and the undefeated bantamweight evidently doesn’t have an issue if Gina Carano faces champion Ronda Rousey first.
Recently, UFC President… Read More
Report: UFC FN 46 “Biggest Number” Ever for Fight Pass According to Dana White
By FCF Staff
Not only was UFC Fight Night 46 a sellout in Dublin, but the Conor McGregor, headlined card reportedly drew big numbers for UFC Fight Pass.
Speaking after Saturday’s event, which saw McGregor stop Diego Brandao in front… Read More
UFC FN 46: Watch the Weighs-Ins Here Beginning at 11:00AM ET
By FCF Staff
You can watch the official weigh-ins for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 46, right here at Full Contact Fighter, beginning at 11:00 AM/ ET.
Tomorrow’s card will go down in Dublin, Ireland, and will feature rising featherweight… Read More
UFC FN 46: Ilir Latifi to Face Newcomer Chris Dempsey After Tom Lawlor Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
Ilir Latifi has a new opponent for UFC Fight Night 46, and it’s promotional newcomer Chris Dempsey.
The UFC has announced that Latifi’s original opponent, Tom Lawlor, has withdrawn from the July 19th card. Although the announcement… Read More