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Report: Alexander Gustafsson Doesn’t See Reward in Fighting Anthony Johnson
By FCF Staff
Although Dana White believes a fight between Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Johnson makes sense, and the latter has called for the bout, the light-heavyweight doesn’t appear to be interested.
In a recent interview with the Swedish publication… Read More
Report: Anthony Johnson Hoping to Face Ryan Bader Next, Then Alexander Gustafsson
By FCF Staff
Recently UFC President Dana White relayed that a bout between Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Johnson makes a lot of sense, but the latter is evidently hoping to face Ryan Bader first.
Johnson, who quickly put away Antonio… Read More
UFC on FOX 12: Anthony Johnson to Face Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
By FCF Staff
Following his impressive, decision win over Phil Davis last month, Anthony Johnson has been booked to fight accomplished veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on July 26th.
The light-heavyweight scrap will be part of UFC on FOX 12, which… Read More
John Hackleman Weighs in on Jon Jones’ Post UFC 172 Taunting
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones has received extensive praise for his decision win over Glover Teixeira at UFC 172, but some of his post-fight comments and social media posts have drawn considerable criticism. Now, Teixeira’s longtime coach, the renowned John… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Anthony Johnson Moves Way up the Ladder After UFC 172 Victory
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson buzzed the MMA world with his dominant, decision win over Phil Davis at UFC 172, and the light-heavyweight has jumped way up the promotion’s rankings as a result.
After handing the top ranked Davis just… Read More
UFC 172: Jon Jones Ends Glover Teixeira’s Win Streak With Clear Cut Victory
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones once again demonstrated why he is one of MMA greatest fighters tonight at UFC 172, by scoring a clear cut win over light-heavyweight contender Glover Teixeira.
In a fight that was spent almost entirely on… Read More
UFC 172: Anthony Johnson Says Pressure “Went out the Window” in 2012
By FCF Staff
Although Anthony Johnson hasn’t fought in the UFC since 2012, thanks to a six fight win streak, the promotion has tapped him to fight light-heavyweight contender Phil Davis tonight. It’s a massive opportunity for Johnson, considering Davis… Read More
UFC 172 Weigh-in Results: Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira Ready for Battle
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 172, which will see light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones battle highly regarded contender, Glover Teixeira.
Both Jones and Teixeira came in at 205 pounds for the main event, which will… Read More
UFC 172: Watch the Weigh-ins Live Beginning at 4 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
You can watch the official weigh-ins for UFC 172, right here at Full Contact Fighter, beginning at 4 PM/ET-1PM/PT this afternoon.
Saturday’s event will be headlined by a light-heavyweight bout between champion Jon Jones and Glover… Read More
UFC 172: Dana White Promises to Ban Anthony Johnson if he Misses Weight
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson has worked his way back to the Octagon with a six fight win streak, but if he fails to make weight for Saturday’s bout with Phil Davis, his UFC return will be a short one.… Read More
Lyoto Machida Has “No Problem” Fighting Brazilians, Willing to Battle “Jacare” Souza or Vitor Belfort
By FCF Staff
Thanks to wins over Mark Munoz and Gegard Mousasi, it hasn’t taken Lyoto Machida long to enter the middleweight title shot race, which also includes fellow Brazilians like “Jacare” Souza, Vitor Belfort and former champ Anderson Silva.… Read More
UFC 170: Daniel Cormier Believes Punching Power at 205 Was Key in Taking Out Pat Cummins
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier may not have faced a top five ranked fighter in his light-heavyweight debut, like he was supposed to, but he still left fans buzzing with a quick win last night at UFC 170.
Cormier needed… Read More
UFC 172: Jim Miller and Bobby Green Agree to Fight
By FCF Staff
UFC 172 has picked up an intriguing lightweight tilt, as the promotion has announced Jim Miller and Bobby Green have verbally agreed to fight at the April 26th card. UFC 172 will be hosted by the Baltimore… Read More
Titan FC Signs Vinny Magalhaes to Multi-Fight Deal
By FCF Staff
Not long after Titan FC relayed that it has added Dave Herman and Jeff Curran to its roster, the promotion has announced it has signed another UFC veteran in Vinny Magalhaes.
According to reports, Magalhaes has signed… Read More
Rashad Evans Says Daniel Cormier Could be Next
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier continues to prepare for his light-heavyweight debut, and although it remains to be seen who the highly regarded fighter will face, Rashad Evans says it could be him.
According to multiple reports, Evans relayed on… Read More
After UFC 167 Win, Evans Interested in Facing Gustafsson or Teixeira
By FCF Staff
After suffering a unanimous decision and disappointing loss to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira earlier this year, former light-heavyweight champ Rashad Evans has rebounded with consecutive wins and is hoping to face a top contender next.
While speaking to… Read More
Lyoto Machida Ranked #5 Middleweight After UFC FN 30 Win
By FCF Staff
Due to Lyoto Machida’s extensive accomplishments at light-heavyweight, view disagreed that a win over Mark Munoz at UFC Fight Night 30, would propel the former champ into the top of the UFC’s middleweight rankings. Well, after knocking… Read More
UFC Announces Gustafsson Fighting Nogueira Next
By FCF Staff
Following UFC Fight Night 30 today in Manchester, England, the promotion announced that it will return to the nation on March 8th, and that Alexander Gustafsson will fight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in the main event. The card… Read More
Opinion: Daniel Cormier Keeps the Drama Flowing
By Michael Hatamoto
Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix champion Daniel Cormier looks forward to dropping down to the UFC light-heavyweight division, chasing a possible title shot in 2014.
I am tired of all the drama surrounding Cormier over the past year… Read More
Cormier Not Interested in Fighting Gustafsson Overseas For 205 Debut
By FCF Staff
Now that Daniel Cormier is set to make his move to light-heavyweight, following his win over Roy Nelson at UFC 166, the consensus appears to be he should fight Alexander Gustafsson next. Not only are both men… Read More