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Ray Borg Outlines Why Demetrious Johnson Will “Completely Dominate” John Dodson in Rematch
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although some may believe John Dodson could end the reign of flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson at UFC 191, it doesn’t sound like Ray Borg will be putting money down on “The Magician”.
Dodson has been… Read More
Report: Stipe Miocic to Face Ben Rothwell Next
By FCF Staff
It looks like Stipe Miocic won’t be challenging for the UFC’s heavyweight title next as expected, as the promotion reportedly plans to have him fight Ben Rothwell on October 24th. The heavyweight fight would be part of… Read More
UFC Releases Statement After Allegations of Domestic Abuse Brought Against Travis Browne, Manager Denies Claims
By FCF Staff
Following allegations of domestic abuse from Travis Browne’s wife, Jenna Webb, the UFC has released a statement regarding the situation.
In a follow up statement that was posted on the promotion’s website, the UFC relayed:
“UFC is… Read More
UFC 187: Chris Weidman And Anthony Johnson Lead Way in Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the salaries for UFC 187 on Saturday, and Chris Weidman and Anthony Johnson led the way.
The middleweight champ Weidman earned $500,000 for his first round, stoppage win over Vitor… Read More
UFC 187: Daniel Cormier And Chris Weidman Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier secured the light-heavyweight title tonight at UFC 187, and he also earned an extra $50,000 while doing so.
Cormier battled through the punishing punches and kicks of Anthony Johnson in the main event, and turned… Read More
UFC 187: Daniel Cormier Secures Light-Heavyweight Crown, Chris Weidman Takes Out Vitor Belfort
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier made good on his second chance to win the UFC’s light-heavyweight title tonight in Las Vegas, as the fighter’s vaunted wrestling game proved to be too much for Anthony Johnson.
“Rumble” blasted Cormier on several… Read More
UFC 187 Weigh-In Results: Title Fights All Set, Weidman Accuses Belfort of “Cheating”
By FCF Staff
UFC 187 will take place tomorrow in Las Vegas, and all of the competitors except for one made weight this afternoon.
In the headliner, Anthony Johnson will battle Daniel Cormier for the vacant light-heavyweight title, and the… Read More
UFC Books “Bigfoot” Silva vs. Soa Palelei, Lorenz Larkin vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to book fights for its summer schedule, and recently the promotion confirmed two more bouts for upcoming cards in Brazil.
At UFC 190 on August 1st, heavyweight Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva will battle… Read More
Report: Brendan Schaub Considering Move to 205
By FCF Staff
After dropping consecutive bouts to heavyweight contenders Andrei Arlovski and Travis Browne, Brendan Schaub is reportedly considering a drop to light-heavyweight.
The 31 year-old is coming off a first round, stoppage loss to Browne in December, after… Read More
UFC FN 61: Frank Mir Confident Resurgence Ahead After Taking Year Off
By FCF Staff
Frank Mir will return to action for the first time in over a year tonight, and although he’s lost four straight, the former UFC champ believes he remains a top tier, heavyweight.
Following his decision loss to… Read More
UFC 187: Jon Jones-Anthony Johnson, Chris Weidman-Vitor Belfort Among Confirmed Bouts
By FCF Staff
UFC 187 won’t be short on star power, as the promotion has announced that the May 23rd card will feature two, championship fights, as well as several other high profile bouts.
In the main event, light-heavyweight champion… Read More
Tim Sylvia, Former UFC Champ, Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
Former UFC heavyweight champ, Tim Sylvia, has reportedly announced he’s retiring from pro MMA at the age of 38.
The massive, 6’8 tall fighter is calling it quits on his decorated career, after he was not medically… Read More
Report: Piotr Hallmann Tests Positive for Steroids Following UFC FN 51 Defeat
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is dealing with another failed drug test, as according to multiple reports, lightweight Piotr Hallman has tested positive for a banned substance following his fight at UFC Fight Night 51.
According… Read More
UFC’s Antonio Silva Reporting “Surgery Was a Success”
By FCF Staff
Antonio Silva is reporting that the surgery he recently underwent was successful, which the heavyweight was expected to undergo, even before he fought Andrei Arlovski at UFC Fight Night 51.
Silva, who suffers from acromegaly, had a cyst… Read More
Roy Nelson Weighs-In on Stoppage Loss to Mark Hunt: “I Just Got Caught”
By FCF Staff
On Saturday, Roy Nelson was stopped for the first time since 2008, and the heavyweight has weighed in on his defeat to Mark Hunt.
Nelson was floored by a second round, right uppercut from Hunt at UFC… Read More
UFC FN 51: “Bigfoot” Silva Believes Another Title Shot’s Within Reach
By FCF Staff
Although Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva was quickly stopped by UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez in May, 2013, and once before in 2012, the dangerous fighter hasn’t lost sight of securing another title shot.
In fact, while speaking to… Read More
UFC FN 51: Watch the Official Weigh-Ins Beginning at 3PM/ET
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 51 will go down tomorrow in Brasilia, Brazil, and you can watch the official weigh-ins for the card, right here at Full Contact Fighter.
The weigh-ins will get underway at 3:00 PM/ET–12:00 PM/PT.… Read More
UFC 181: Travis Browne to Face Brendan Schaub
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 181 has been further bolstered by a notable heavyweight clash, as Travis Browne will face Brendan Schaub at the December 6th event.
Browne (16-2-1) will be competing for the first time since April,… Read More
UFC’s Alistair Overeem Responds to Allegations he Hurts Training Partners, Says Media Twisting Facts
By FCF Staff
The training habits of Alistair Overeem have been called into question recently, but the heavyweight has fired back and says the media is spinning the facts.
Not long after reports surfaced that Jon Jones injured his knee… Read More
UFC FN 51: Russell Doane to Face Iuri Alcantara
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC Fight Night 51 has a new addition, as the promotion has announced that bantamweight Russell Doane will fight Iuri Alcantara at the upcoming event.
The September 13th card will be hosted by the… Read More