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UFC 168: Weidman Defends Title With Gruesome Win Over Silva, Rousey Takes Out Tate
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman defended the middleweight title tonight at UFC 168 in Las Vegas, but once again, his victory over Anderson Silva ended in shocking circumstances.
Weidman rocked Silva in the opening round, and proceeded to land several… Read More
Report: Dana White Says UFC Planning Title Shot Eliminator at Heavyweight
By FCF Staff
Following Cain Velasquez’s stoppage win over Junior dos Santos at UFC 166, it was announced that Fabricio Werdum would be the next to challenge for the heavyweight title. Since the champion recently underwent shoulder surgery, and will… Read More
UFC Heavyweight Champ Velasquez Reports Shoulder Surgery “Went Well”
By FCF Staff
After it was initially reported that Cain Velasquez may not require surgery on his injured shoulder, the UFC Heavyweight Champion underwent the procedure Tuesday and is reportedly recovering well.
The 31 year-old fighter, who is coming off… Read More
Opinion: UFC 166 Winner Gabriel Gonzaga’s Brutal Power
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC heavyweight Gabriel Gonzaga has shown new life after re-joining the UFC and is now riding a 5-1 fight streak dating back to October 2011.
In his most recent performance, Gonzaga quickly dispatched heavy-handed Shawn Jordan in… Read More
Opinion: Can Frank Mir Top Alistair Overeem?
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir will meet Dutch kickboxer Alistair Overeem at UFC 167 in November, in what is a ‘must-win’ fight for both fighters.
Mir is a former heavyweight champion, but is riding… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Alistair Overeem Is A Better Fighter Than He Has Shown Lately
By Joshua Molina
Not too long ago Alistair Overeem was seemingly one of the baddest men on the planet.
He won eight consecutive fights and crushed guys such as Brett Rogers, Fabricio Werdum and Brock Lesnar.
But now, Overeem looks… Read More
Opinion: Travis Browne Is True UFC Underdog
By Michael Hatamoto
Travis Browne shined in his biggest UFC test yet, taking on Alistair Overeem in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 26.
Browne survived an early onslaught that surely looked like a potential TKO… Read More
Alistair Overeem Focused on “Getting Back on Track” at UFC Fight Night 26
Heavyweight Made Changes to Camp After Upset Loss
By Kelsey Mowatt
Just over two years ago, Alistair Overeem was coming off what would be his final Strikeforce fight, as the promotion’s champ worked his way… Read More
Opinions: The Sport’s Greats and Their Fall From Grace
By Jesse Heitz
We are nearly half a year away from UFC 167, but the chatter and excitement surrounding the highly anticipated bout between UFC Welterweight Champion Georges “Rush” St-Pierre and challenger Johny Hendricks is palpable, even… Read More
Report: “Minotauro” Nogueira Has Successul Arm Surgery
By FCF Staff
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is reportedly doing well after the legendary fighter had surgery today in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to repair torn ligaments in his left elbow. The fighter sustained the injury during his June 8th, UFC… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 10: Antonio “Minotauro” Nogueira’s Arm Not Seriously Injured After Submission Loss
By FCF Staff
Some alarm bells were sounded when Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira did not attend Saturday’s post-fight, UFC on FUEL TV 10 press conference, but the legendary heavyweight’s arm is reportedly free of any major injuries following the event.
Nogueira… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Erick Silva Shines in UFC on FUEL 10 Show; Why is former UFC Superstar Jon Fitch in the WSOF?
By Joshua Molina
Brazilian superstar Erick Silva returned to his winning ways Saturday in a stunning triangle armbar submission victory over Jason High.
Silva, of course, is one of the UFC‘s brightest, fastest-rising stars, whose momentum was derailed when he… Read More
Thiago Silva, Erick Silva and Rafael Calvacante Pick Up UFC on FUEL TV 10 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
UFC on FUEL TV 10 turned out to be a huge night for Thiago Silva, as not only did the light-heavyweight stop Rafael Cavalcante in the first round, but he earned “Fight of the Night” and “Knockout… Read More
Watch Today’s UFC on FUEL TV 10 Weigh-Ins
By FCF Staff
You can watch today’s weigh-ins for tomorrow’s UFC on FUEL TV 10 card right here at Full Contact Fighter, beginning at 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST.
The card, which will be hosted by the Paulo… Read More
UFC 160: Junior dos Santos “Focused On My Fight With Mark Hunt”, Not Cain Velasquez
Heavyweight Says He’s Cheering For “Big Foot” Silva
By Kelsey Mowatt
This Saturday’s UFC 160 will feature both Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos in action, and due to their previous encounters, the run up to the card… Read More
Brandon Vera Confirms Return to Heavyweight, UFC 164 Tilt With Ben Rothwell
By FCF Staff
Brandon Vera has confirmed that he will be returning to the heavyweight division for the first time since 2008, and will fight Ben Rothwell as expected on August 31st. The bout will be part of UFC… Read More
Report: Alistair Overeem Likely to Return at UFC 164
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem will look to rebound from the TKO loss he suffered versus Antonio “Big Foot” Silva in February, and an injury which pulled him from this month’s UFC 160 card at UFC 164 in August.… Read More
Opinion: Ready For ‘Big Country’ To Dominate?
By Michael Hatamoto
Roy ‘Big Country’ Nelson is riding a two-fight win streak into the octagon on Saturday night, and hopes to add Cheick Kongo to his recent KO/TKO highlight reel.
Since losing to Fabricio Werdum at… Read More
Opinion: Frank Mir, Daniel Cormier Look to Compete For Title Shot
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC heavyweights Frank Mir and Daniel Cormier both have a lot on the line when they step into the cage at UFC on FOX 7 in San Jose on Saturday.
Cormier, the former… Read More
Report: UFC on FUEL TV 10 Adds Rodrigo Damm vs. Mizuto Hirota
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Another fight has been added to the UFC on FUEL TV 10 fight card with featherweights Rodrigo Damm and Mizuto Hirota meeting for their 145 pound matchup.
No official UFC report has been made as of… Read More