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Report: Donald Cerrone Planning Move to 145 After UFC 167
By FCF Staff
It looks like UFC 167 could mark the last fight Donald Cerrone takes at lightweight for the foreseeable future, as the highly regarded vet says he’s planning to move to featherweight after he fights Evan Dunham at… Read More
Report: GSP’s Coach Says Retirement Comments Taken Out of Context
By FCF Staff
As welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre continues to prepare for his next title defence versus Johny Hendricks at UFC 167 next month, a stir was recently created after it was reported that the champ might be looking… Read More
Opinion: Who Does Jake Shields Fight Next?
By Michael Hatamoto
Former Strikeforce champion Jake Shields was able to grind out a split decision victory against Demian Maia at UFC Fight Night 29, upsetting the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter in front of a stunned Brazilian crowd.
I don’t… Read More
UFC 167: Robert Drysdale to Make Octagon Debut Versus Cody Donovan
By FCF Staff
Recently Robert Drysdale relayed to Full Contact Fighter that he expected to be booked for his Octagon debut soon, after withdrawing from UFC 163 due to staph infection, and now he has his next fight.
According to… Read More
Report: Thales Leites to Meet Ed Herman at UFC 167
By FCF Staff
After Rafael Natal was recently moved from UFC 167 to “Fight for the Troops III” to face Tim Kennedy in the headliner, Ed Herman was left without an opponent. As a result, Thales Leites will reportedly step… Read More
Report: Sergio Pettis to Fight Vaughan Lee in Octagon Debut
By FCF Staff
Earlier on Tuesday it was reported that Sergio Pettis, the 20 year-old brother of Anthony has signed with the UFC, and it looks like his promotional debut is booked.
According to a follow up report from Combate,… Read More
Exclusive: VADA Says Education is Key to MMA Doping Discussion
By Michael Hatamoto
Professional sports have been plagued with performance enhancing drug (PED) controversies, and MMA has been hit with some of its own dramatic doping-related news stories over the years.
MMA fans tend to enjoy being blissfully oblivious to… Read More
MFC’s Anthony Birchak: The energy of being in the main event, with all eyes on me, is something I thrive on
By Bryan Levick
MFC President Mark Pavelich has done a tremendous job of promoting his organization & has watched it grow into a legitimate MMA promotion. They’ve done this by signing a long term deal with AXS TV, utilizing social… Read More
All-New Alchemist Radio Tonight
This week on Alchemist Radio we usher in a whole new era. You will now be able to find our shows, interviews and stories of Full Contact Fighter (www.fcfighter.com) and we say goodbye to co-host Mitch Ciccarelli.… Read More
Carlos Condit-Matt Brown Latest Addition to UFC on FOX 9
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 9 has picked up another all-star bout that could be a barn burner, as the promotion has announced that former interim welterweight champ Carlos Condit will take on rising vet Matt Brown at the… Read More
UFC 167: Ed Herman Fighting Rafael Natal
It didn’t take long for the UFC to book Rafael Natal for his next bout, as the promotion has announced that the middleweight will fight Ed Herman on November 16th, at UFC 167.
Natal (17-4-1) fought approximately two weeks ago… Read More
UFC 167: Rick Story to Fight Brian Ebersole
By FCF Staff
The UFC has confirmed another welterweight bout for the promotion’s November 16th card in Las Vegas, Nevada, as Brian Ebersole will take on Rick Story. UFC 167, which will mark the promotion’s 20th anniversary, will be hosted… Read More
UFC 167: Donald Cerrone Fighting Evan Dunham
By FCF Staff
The last two men to be defeated by rising lightweight Rafael dos Anjos will square off on November 16th, as the UFC has announced that Donald Cerrone will fight Evan Dunham at UFC 167. The announcement comes… Read More
UFC 167: Frank Mir to Face Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
UFC 167 will feature a heavyweight bout between two decorated and struggling heavyweights, as the promotion has announced that Alistair Overeem will face Frank Mir at the November 16th event.
Mir (16-8) is coming off a first… Read More
UFC 167: Chael Sonnen Challenges Rashad Evans to Fight
By FCF Staff
With Wanderlei Silva reportedly unable to fight until 2014, and Vitor Belfort set to fight Dan Henderson on November 9th, Chael Sonnen has challenged Rashad Evans to fight at UFC 167. Sonnen has been… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Carlos Condit Has Chance To Rebound Tonight
By Joshua Molina
UFC on Wednesday night just doesn’t feel right, but at least it’s a strong card featuring one of the best welterweights in the world.
Carlos Condit battles Martin Kampmann, in a big-time fight with… Read More
UFC 167: Josh Koscheck Fighting Tyron Woodley
By FCF Staff
UFC 167 has picked up another notable welterweight bout, as the promotion has announced that perennial contender Josh Koscheck will battle Strikeforce vet Tyron Woodley at the November 16th event.
The upcoming card will be hosted by… Read More
UFC Fight Night 29: Rousimar Palhares Drop to Welterweight Official, Fighting Mike Pierce
By Timothy Gilbert
Former middleweight Rousimar Palhares has confirmed his potential weight cut and will officially face off against Mike Pierce at UFC Fight Night 29. The 33-year-old, 19-fight veteran will make his first welterweight appearance in his… Read More
Report: Rory MacDonald Versus Robbie Lawler Likely for UFC 167
By FCF Staff
Following their respective wins at UFC on FOX 8 in July, Dana White said he was interested in booking Robbie Lawler versus Rory MacDonald, and the bout appears to be a done deal.
According to a report… 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