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UFC FN 36: Jesse Ronson to Fight Francisco Trinaldo
By FCF Staff
The February 15th, UFC Fight Night 36 card in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, has it’s sixth bout booked, as Jesse Ronson will battle lightweight Francisco Trinaldo. The promotion confirmed the fight Thursday via Twitter.
Ronson (13-3) is… Read More
UFC FN 36: Cristiano Marcello to Fight Joe Proctor
By FCF Staff
The February 15th, UFC Fight Night 36 card in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, has a new addition, as the promotion has announced that Joe Proctor will battle lightweight Cristiano Marcello. The upcoming event, which will be headlined by… 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
Opinion: Tim Kennedy’s Challenge to Entire UFC Middleweight Division
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC middleweight fighter Tim Kennedy was supposed to fight former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, but Machida is now scheduled to fight Mark Munoz due to Michael Bisping going in for surgery.
Injuries happen in MMA,… Read More
UFC 165: Alexander Gustafsson Says He Will Defeat Jon Jones “Standing on the Outside”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Due to the recent accomplishments of Alexander Gustafsson, few fans and pundits would likely argue that “The Mauler” doesn’t deserve to fight light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones at UFC 165. Although the 15-1 fighter hasn’t fought… Read More
Andrei Arlovski Reportedly in For Anthony Johnson at WSOF 5
By FCF Staff
Just over a month out from the fifth World Series of Fighting event on September 14th, the card’s main event has reportedly been changed, as Andrei Arlovski will now compete in the headliner.
According to multiple reports,… Read More
WSOF 5: Anthony Johnson vs. Mike Kyle Set as Headliner
By FCF Staff
As expected, a light-heavyweight bout between Anthony Johnson and fellow UFC vet Mike Kyle will headline the fifth World Series of Fighting event, which will take place September 14th in Atlantic City. The Revel Casino Hotel’s Ovation Hall… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Vitor Belfort’s Unbelievable Statement; Weidman, Kennedy Under Pressure
By Joshua Molina
Vitor Belfort in a published report said former Strikeforce and DREAM champion Gegard Mousasi needs to “earn” a shot to fight Belfort.
Does he mean the same way he earned a shot against Jon Jones? By having… Read More
Jon Jones Fighting Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165
By FCF Staff
After weeks of speculation as to when and who Jon Jones will fight next, the UFC has announced that the light-heavyweight champ will fight Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165 on September 21st. The card will take place… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Bad Luck Leaves Title Shot For Dan Henderson An Elusive Goal
By Joshua Molina
Jon “Bones” Jones needs to fight Dan Henderson. The two were on a collision course, but the MMA gods had other plans.
There aren’t a lot of fighters who on paper can beat Jones, and Henderson definitely… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: No King Mo!
By Joshua Molina
No, no, no, “King Mo”.
The pride of Bellator and TNA is getting caught up in more wrestling nonsense right before his big fight against Seth Petruzelli.
Apparently Mo was in Las Vegas last weekend… Read More
CFA 11: Mike Kyle And Fallon Fox Score Wins
By FCF Staff
After enduring weeks of coverage and headlines, transgender fighter Fallon Fox extended her undefeated pro record to 3-0 at Championship Fighting Alliance 11 last night, by submitting Allana Jones in round three. Fox reportedly forced… Read More
Alexander Gustafsson Says Bout With Jon Jones Is “On”
By FCF Staff
Although nothing has been announced, especially since it remains to be seen when Jon Jones will return from his foot injury, but it increasingly looks like the UFC light-heavyweight champ will fight Alexander Gustafsson next.
Jones has… Read More
Valentijn Overeem Off CFA 11 Card, Travis Wiuff Stepping Into Fight Mike Kyle
By FCF Staff
Championship Fighting Alliance has announced that Valentijn Overeem has been forced to withdraw from his May 24th bout with Mike Kyle, due to a rib injury. Stepping into take his place on short notice will be UFC… Read More
Report: Jon Jones Wants to Fight Alexander Gustafsson, Hoping for FOX Bout
By FCF Staff
Neither Jon Jones or the vast majority of MMA fans are expecting the UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion to lose to Chael Sonnen tomorrow night, and as a result, discussion as to who he will fight next continues.… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features TUF 17 Finale Competitor Cole Miller and UFC 159’s Joe Proctor
By FCF Staff
In the latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio, host Kelsey Mowatt is joined by UFC veterans Cole Miller and Joe Proctor.
Miller is set to take on Bart Palaszewski at this Saturday’s TUF 17 Finale in… Read More
Opinion: Alexander Gustafsson Might Need to Alter Training Habits
By Michael Hatamoto
Alexander Gustafsson won’t be able to compete against Gegard Mousasi in their scheduled matchup of UFC on Fuel 9 on Saturday night, as the Swedish MMA Federation (SMMAF) didn’t license Gustafsson due to a cut.
It’s rumored… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Delusional Dana, Diaz and Cyborg’s Big Chance
By Joshua Molina
In the latest display of unprofessional behavior from UFC President Dana White, the brash boss has publicly called out Swedish regulatory officials for their decision to pull Alexander Gustafsson from Saturday’s fight with Gegard Mousasi.
He wrote… Read More
UFC’s Alexander Gustafsson Posts Pic Of Fight Stopping Cut
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson has posted a pic of the cut that forced his withdrawal from this Saturday’s UFC on FUEL TV card in Stockholm, and judging by the picture, the injury was fairly… Read More
Report: Alexander Gustafsson Not Cleared To Fight At UFC On FUEL TV 9
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson has reportedly been examined by doctors from the Swedish MMA Federation today, and as feared would be the case, the light-heavyweight has not been cleared to compete at the latest UFC on FUEL TV… Read More