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Robbie Lawler Says He’ll be “Professional” if He’s Booked to Fight Teammate Tyron Woodley
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen who the UFC will book Robbie Lawler to face next, but the welterweight champ says he’ll make things work, if it is his teammate Tyron Woodley.
Woodley was reportedly told he’d challenge… Read More
UFC FN 82: Roy Nelson Leads Way in Salaries
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for UFC Fight Night 82, and heavyweight contender Roy Nelson led the way.
Nelson was paid $125,000 for his decision win over Jared Rosholt, which included a… Read More
UFC FN 82: Watch The Weigh-Ins Live Starting at 7 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 82 will take place tomorrow in Las Vegas, and the weigh-ins for the card will go down today beginning at 7 PM/ET. You can catch them live right here at Full Contact Fighter.… Read More
UFC FN 82: Johny Hendricks Promises Headliner Won’t go to Decision, “It’s a New Johny”
By FCF Staff
Johny Hendricks says a new version of “Bigg Rigg” will face Stephen Thompson at UFC Fight Night 82 tomorrow, and as a result, don’t expect a five round, main event.
Hendricks will be competing for the first… Read More
UFC FN 82: Johny Hendricks Posts Pic, Reports Weight is Right on Point Heading Into Bout
By FCF Staff
After weight cutting issues forced him to withdraw from UFC 192 last October, Johny Hendricks is reporting his weight is right on point, heading into UFC Fight Night 82.
Hendricks will take on fellow welterweight contender Stephen… Read More
Report: UFC 196 Moved From PPV to FOX Sports 1 After Werdum – Velasquez II Falls Through
By FCF Staff
After both Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum announced they’re withdrawing from UFC 196 due to injuries, the card will reportedly air on FOX Sport 1, instead of being a pay-per-view event.
On Sunday, Velasquez announced he would… Read More
UFC FN 81: Patrick Cote’s Confident he Has “The Capacity to go to Another Title Fight”
By FCF Staff
Patrick Cote may be about to enter the latter half of his thirties, but after going 4-1 in his last 5 fights, the veteran still believes another title shot is within reach.
Cote (22-9) is scheduled to… Read More
Johny Hendricks Tells Robbie Lawler “I’m Still Coming”
By FCF Staff
Johny Hendricks has some work to do first, but the former welterweight champ has given Robbie Lawler the heads up that he intends to face him for the belt again.
Hendricks, who is scheduled to fight fellow… Read More
Report: Jake Ellenberger Says “Too Many People in my Ear” Has Caused Distractions For Welterweight
By FCF Staff
After going 1-4 in his last 5 fights, Jake Ellenberger has decided to enlist the help of fewer people, as he gets set to fight Tarec Saffiedine in January…
Ellenberger is booked to fight the former Strikeforce… Read More
Benson Henderson’s Coach, John Crouch, on Why Win Over Brandon Thatch Put Things in “Different Light”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Benson Henderson has recorded many, impressive wins during his career and is a former UFC lightweight champ, but his victory over Brandon Thatch in February seemed to really buzz fans.
“Smooth” offered to face the… Read More
Report: George Sullivan Facing Dominic Waters After Marcio Alexandre Jr.’s Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
It looks as though George Sullivan has a new opponent, less than a week out from his scheduled appearance at the TUF 21 Finale, as his camp is reporting the welterweight will take on Dominic Waters.
Sullivan… Read More
TUF 21 Finale Receives Darrell Montague vs. Willie Gates
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to sign fights for the July 12th, TUF 21 Finale, as the promotion has announced Willie Gates will take on flyweight Darrell Montague.
Montague (13-4) has gone 0-2 in the UFC to date, as… 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 FN 60: Benson Henderson Moving up on Short Notice to Face Brandon Thatch
By FCF Staff
Benson Henderson will fight again much sooner than expected, and in a different weight class, as the former lightweight champ has agreed to fight Brandon Thatch at UFC Fight Night 60.
The bout has materialized after Thatch’s… Read More
FIT NHB’s Tom Vaughn Discusses Ray Borg, Says UFC Flyweight “Could be the Guy” in a Couple of Years
By Kelsey Mowatt
Ray Borg has turned heads in both of his UFC appearances to date, and his head coach believes 2015 could be a breakout year for the 21 year-old flyweight.
The FIT NHB fighter made his… Read More
UFC FN 60: Cody Pfister Replacing Jake Lindsey
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 60 has received a change, not far out from the February 14th event, as the promotion has announced that Jake Lindsey has been forced to withdraw from his bout with James Moontasri,
As a… Read More
UFC Confirms Tarec Saffiedine to Battle Matt Brown Next
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to announce fights for its February 14th card in Broomfield, Colorado, and now it’s confirmed that welterweight Matt Brown will fight Tarec Saffiedine.
Brown (19-12) will be fighting for the first time… Read More
UFC 178: Tim Kennedy Facing Lengthy Medical Suspension Due to Orbital Bone Injury
By FCF Staff
Not only did Tim Kennedy suffer a controversial, stoppage loss at UFC 178 Saturday night, but the middleweight contender is facing a lengthy medical suspension following the loss. Kennedy was stopped by Yoel Romero in round three… Read More
UFC 178: Demetrious Johnson, Conor McGregor, Donald Cerrone Lead Way in Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the salaries for Saturday’s UFC 178 card in Las Vegas, and leading the way in pay was flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson.
According to the figures the NSAC has released, Johnson… Read More
UFC 178: Demetrious Johnson Defends Title, Donald Cerrone, Conor McGregor Score Wins
By FCF Staff
As most people expected would be the case, Demetrious Johnson retained the flyweight championship tonight at UFC 178, by tapping out Chris Cariaso in the second round.
The heavily favoured Johnson submitted Cariaso with a nicely executed,… Read More