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UFC FN 75: Uriah Hall Steps in For Roan Carneiro
By FCF Staff
After stopping Oluwale Bamgbose earlier this month, Uriah Hall already has his next bout, and it’s against middleweight contender Gegard Mousasi.
Mousasi was scheduled to fight Roan Carneiro at UFC Fight Night 75 on September 26th, however, the… Read More
UFC FN 73: Tom Watson’s Tired of Losing a “Strategy Battle”
By FCF Staff
Although Tom Watson has never been stopped in the Octagon, after losing four of his six UFC fights to date, the bruising striker understood it was time for a change.
Watson is booked to fight Chris Camozzi… Read More
UFC FN 73: Chris Camozzi Admits he Might Have to “Start Thinking” About Shooting Takedowns
By FCF Staff
Although Chris Camozzi prefers to put his noted striking skills to work when he fights, after losing his last five UFC bouts, the veteran concedes it may be time to start changing things up.
Camozzi is booked… Read More
UFC FN 73: Chris Camozzi vs. Tom Watson Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s August 8th, Fight Night card in Nashville has received another fight, as the promotion has announced that Chris Camozzi will face fellow middleweight vet, Tom Watson.
Camozzi (21-10) will be competing for the first time… Read More
UFC’s Gegard Mousasi Lands Bridgestone as Sponsor
By FCF Staff
Gegard Mousasi’s win over Costas Philippou isn’t the only good thing to happen to him in the last few days, as the middleweight reported recently that he’s landed Bridgestone as a sponsor.
Mousasi, who worked his way… Read More
UFC FN 66: Gegard Mousasi Believes he Has The “Advantage Everywhere” Over “Heavy Handed” Costas Philippou
By FCF Staff
At UFC Fight Night 66 tomorrow, Gegard Mousasi will be looking to defeat another, well documented stopper in Costas Philippou.
Mousasi was booked to fight the middleweight contender, following his first round, stoppage win over the always dangerous… Read More
UFC FN 70 And TUF 21 Finale Moved, Machida-Romero Booked
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced some big changes to its summer schedule, as UFC Fight Night 70 and the TUF 21 Finale have been moved.
UFC FN 70 was originally scheduled to take place Sao Paulo Brazil, but… Read More
UFC on FOX 15: Injured Yoel Romero Replaced by Chris Camozzi
By FCF Staff
One week out from UFC on FOX 15, the promotion has announced that Chris Camozzi, and not Yoel Romero, will fight Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza.
During today’s UFC FN 64 broadcast, the organization confirmed that Romero has withdrawn… Read More
Chris Weidman Talks Super Fight With Jon Jones: “Who’s The True King of New York?”
By FCF Staff
Since there’s been indications recently that professional MMA could finally be legalized in New York sooner than later, Chris Weidman is already campaigning for some historic fights in his home state.
The UFC Middleweight Champion recently spoke… Read More
UFC on FOX 14: Gegard Mousasi Warns Not to Confuse Approach With “Fighting Lazy”
By FCF Staff
Gegard Mousasi has been criticized by some for being too reserved in the cage, but the former Strikeforce champ believes his finishing rate speaks for itself.
Mousasi is set to battle the legendary Dan Henderson today at… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Lyoto Machida Moves up Middleweight Rankings After Latest Win
By FCF Staff
Lyoto Machida scored another, impressive win at UFC Fight Night 58 on Saturday, and the middleweight saw his ranking improve as a result.
The former light-heavyweight champ quickly put away CB Dollaway with a punishing liver kick… Read More
UFC on FOX 14: Dan Henderson Returning to Middleweight to Face Gegard Mousasi
By FCF Staff
Just a couple of hours after the UFC announced that Alexander Gustasfsson will battle Anthony Johnson on January 24th, the promotion has announced that Dan Henderson will also fight Gegard Mousasi at the Stockholm bound event.
According… Read More
Francis Carmont Reporting He’s Been Cut by UFC
By FCF Staff
After having his climb up the UFC’s middleweight ranks arrested by a three fight losing streak, Francis Carmont has announced he’s been cut by the promotion.
The news comes not long after the 31 year-old Carmont was… Read More
(Updated) Report: Bellator 123’s Ratings Not Far Behind UFC FN 50’s
By FCF Staff
Both the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bellator held events on Friday night, in the same state nonetheless, and neither promotion dominated the other in terms of ratings.
According to figures that were sent to Full Contact Fighter… Read More
UFC FN 50: Charles Oliveira Pulled From Fight With Nik Lentz
By FCF Staff
After failing to make weight yesterday for tonight’s UFC FN 50 card, Charles Oliveira has been pulled from his bout with Nik Lentz.
The featherweight, who was recently ill, came in at 150 pounds for the fight.… Read More
UFC FN 50: Chas Skelly Stepping up on Short Notice to Battle Sean Soriano
By FCF Staff
Only a few days removed from his submission win over Tom Niinimaki on August 23rd, Chas Skelly has been booked to fight again on September 5th. The featherweight has been tapped to replace the injured Andre Fili at… 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 FN 50: John Moraga-Justin Scoggins Bout Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC Fight Night 50 has received another notable scrap, as rising flyweight Justin Scoggins and contender John Moraga have verbally agreed to fight.
UFC FN 50 will be hosted by the Foxwoods Resort Casino in… Read More
Report: Yushin Okami to Challenge WSOF Champ David Branch Next
By FCF Staff
After securing the WSOF middleweight title in June, it looks like David Branch will take on one of the planet’s top 18er’s next: former UFC contender Yushin Okami.
During a media call to promote WSOF 12, the… Read More
UFC FN 50: Al Iaquinta Versus Rodrigo Damm Latest Booking
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 50 is nearing completion, as the promotion has announced that Al Iaquinta will battle lightweight Rodrigo Damm at the September 5th card. The upcoming event will go down at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard,… Read More