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Report: Andrei Arlovski Recovering From Shoulder Surgery
By FCF Staff
Following his memorable and upset win over Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva in September, it looks as though Andrei Arlovski won’t be booking his next fight just yet.
The former heavyweight champ, who knocked Silva out in the opening… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Phil Davis Moves Into Top Five Rankings After Latest Win
By FCF Staff
Phil Davis scored a one sided, and pivotal win over Glover Teixeira at UFC 179 on Saturday, and the light-heavyweight’s ranking has improved as a result.
The UFC has released it’s latest rankings, following this weekend’s event,… Read More
UFC 179: Dana White Praises Phil Davis For Win, Latter Explains Anderson Silva Call Out
By FCF Staff
Phil Davis never appeared to be close to finishing Glover Teixeira, but the decorated wrestler still scored a dominant, decision win over the light-heavyweight contender nonetheless.
Teixeira was able to defend several of the American’s takedowns early… Read More
UFC 179: Glover Teixeira Says Bout With Phil Davis “Won’t be a Close Fight”
By FCF Staff
On October 25th, Glover Teixeira will step into the Octagon for the first time since he was decisioned by champion Jon Jones, and the light-heavyweight is planning to dominate.
At UFC 179, Teixeira is booked to battle… Read More
UFC FN 51: Andrei Arlovski Still on the Hunt for Another Heavyweight Title
By FCF Staff
Andrei Arlovski may be 35 years old, and several ranking spots removed from the UFC’s top ten heavyweights, but the veteran still believes he can secure the promotion’s championship once again.
The #14 ranked Arlovski is set… Read More
UFC FN 50: Alistair Overeem Plans to Showcase “New Stuff” he’s Picked up From Team Jackson-Winkeljohn
By Kelsey Mowatt
It’s been an interesting couple of years for Alistair Overeem, and although most would say the the powerful heavyweight hasn’t lived up to the hype that surrounded his UFC arrival, “The Reem” continues to… Read More
Alexander Gustafsson Says UFC Has Promised Him Title Shot, But Willing to Fight in the Interim
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson has made it clear he wants the title shot he was initially booked for at UFC 178, but now that it’s been promised, the light-heavyweight says he’ll fight in the interim.
After Gustafsson was forced… Read More
Report: Dana White Says Alexander Gustafsson “Will Probably Fight Again” Prior to Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Although Alexander Gustafsson and his camp don’t want him to fight again unless it’s for the light-heavyweight crown, UFC President Dana White evidently has other ideas.
Recently Gustafsson made it be know that he believes he should… Read More
Report: Glover Teixeira to Battle Phil Davis at UFC 179
By FCF Staff
It looks as though UFC 179 will feature a bout between two light-heavyweight contenders, as Glover Teixeira will reportedly battle Phil Davis at the event.
The card is set for October 25th at the Maracanazinho Gymnasium in Rio… Read More
UFC on FOX 12: Robbie Lawler Ends Matt Brown’s Title Shot Run
By FCF Staff
Robbie Lawler will get a chance to avenge his loss to reigning welterweight champ Johny Hendricks, as the vet worked his way to a unanimous decision win over Matt Brown at UFC on FOX 12.
Here… Read More
UFC on FOX 12 Weigh-In Results: Matt Brown Heavy for Headliner but Title Shot Chance Remains
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC on FOX 12, which will feature a welterweight, title shot eliminator between Robbie Lawler and Matt Brown.
Brown came in at 172.5 for the fight, but was reportedly informed… Read More
UFC on FOX 12: Daron Cruickshank to Battle Jorge Masvidal
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 12 has picked up a notable lightweight fight, as Daron Cruickshank will take on Jorge Masvidal at the July 26th card.
The upcoming event will be hosted by the SAP Center in San Jose,… Read More
UFC on FOX 12: Dennis Bermudez vs. Clay Guida Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC on FOX 12 has received a notable featherweight fight, as Dennnis Bermudez will battle fellow, top ten ranked contender Clay Guida.
The July 26th event will be hosted by the San Jose’s SAP… Read More
John Hackleman Weighs in on Jon Jones’ Post UFC 172 Taunting
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones has received extensive praise for his decision win over Glover Teixeira at UFC 172, but some of his post-fight comments and social media posts have drawn considerable criticism. Now, Teixeira’s longtime coach, the renowned John… Read More
UFC 172: Jon Jones Ends Glover Teixeira’s Win Streak With Clear Cut Victory
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones once again demonstrated why he is one of MMA greatest fighters tonight at UFC 172, by scoring a clear cut win over light-heavyweight contender Glover Teixeira.
In a fight that was spent almost entirely on… Read More
UFC 172 Weigh-in Results: Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira Ready for Battle
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC 172, which will see light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones battle highly regarded contender, Glover Teixeira.
Both Jones and Teixeira came in at 205 pounds for the main event, which will… Read More
UFC 172: Watch the Weigh-ins Live Beginning at 4 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
You can watch the official weigh-ins for UFC 172, right here at Full Contact Fighter, beginning at 4 PM/ET-1PM/PT this afternoon.
Saturday’s event will be headlined by a light-heavyweight bout between champion Jon Jones and Glover… Read More
Dana White Tweets “Welcome Back Andrei Arlovski”, Former Champ Reportedly Headed Back to UFC
By FCF Staff
It’s been over six years since Andrei Arlovski last competed in the UFC, but it looks as though the former heavyweight champ is headed back to the UFC.
On Thursday, UFC President Dana White tweeted “Welcome back… Read More
Report: Phil Davis Promises to Break Jon Jones Apart Like a “Sugar Cookie”
By FCF Staff
Although Jon Jones and Phil Davis are set to fight Glover Teixeira and Anthony Johnson respectively at UFC 172, the two light-heavyweights reportedly got into it on a recent media call.
Jones and Davis appeared on the… Read More
Report: Phil Davis Says Jon Jones “Wants More of the Softer Side of the Division”
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones may be the UFC’s number one ranked, pound-for-pound fighter, but light-heavyweight Phil Davis apparently believes the champ may be avoiding the division’s sternest tests.
Following his tightly contested, decision win over Alexander Gustafsson in September,… Read More