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Bas Rutten Clarifies Recent ‘Dirty Fighter’ Comments About Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
Recently Bas Rutten turned a few heads throughout MMA, while weighing in on whether Jon Jones was ‘dirty’, during his decision win over Glover Teixeira at UFC 172.
While appearing on AXS TV’s “Inside MMA”, Rutten argued… Read More
Bas Rutten and Miesha Tate Weigh in on Whether Jon Jones is a ‘Dirty Fighter’
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones scored an impressive, decision win over Glover Teixeira at UFC 172, but the light-heavyweight champ continues to take shots regarding some of the eye pokes he delivered.
During the bout Jones was warned twice… 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: Glover Teixeira Outlines Strategy to Defeat Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
Although Glover Teixeira has gone undefeated in five UFC bouts to date, and is riding an awe inspiring 20 fight win streak, he’ll be the consensus underdog when he faces Jon Jones at UFC 172. So how… Read More
Jon Jones Says Phone Was Hacked After Derogatory Posts Appear on Instagram
By FCF Staff
After several derogatory and homophobic posts reportedly appeared on Jon Jones’ Instagram account recently, the UFC light-heavyweight champ and his management are claiming he was not behind them.
According to multiple reports, several insults and homophobic comments… Read More
Report: Winner of Expected Dan Henderson-Daniel Cormier Bout to Receive Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Although the UFC has yet to confirm that Daniel Cormier will take on Dan Henderson next, it’s being reported that the winner of the expected, light-heavyweight match-up will receive a title shot.
Recently UFC President Dana White… Read More
Jon Jones Weighs in on Pre-UFC 172 Drug Test
By FCF Staff
UFC light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira have reportedly been drug tested by Maryland officials, just a few weeks out from their April 26th bout in Baltimore.
The upcoming fight will headline UFC 172, which will… Read More
Watch the UFC FN 37 Weighs-Ins Live Beginning at 11 AM/ET 8AM/PT
By FCF Staff
You can catch the weigh-ins for tomorrow’s UFC Fight Night 37 card, right here at Full Contact Fighter, beginning this morning at 11AM/ET-8AM/PT.
Saturday’s card will feature a light-heavyweight showdown between #1 contender Alexander Gustafsson and… Read More
UFC FN 38: Gunnar Nelson Believes Path to Title Shot “Easier” in GSP’s Absence
By FCF Staff
Saturday’s UFC FN 38 will mark the return of one of MMA’s top welterweight prospects, as Gunnar Nelson will fight for the first time in over a year, when he battles Omari Akhmedov.
The undefeated Nelson (11-0-1) hasn’t… 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
UFC FN 37: Newcomer Neil Seery Booked to Fight Brad Pickett
By FCF Staff
After the withdrawal of flyweight Ian McCall due to injury, the UFC has signed Ireland’s Neil Seery to take on Brad Pickett, March 8th. The bout will be part of UFC Fight Night 37, which will go… Read More
UFC FN 37: Michael Johnson Steps in For Injured Ross Pearson
By FCF Staff
Following a disappointing no-contest in their first meeting, a second bout between Melvin Guillard and Ross Pearson has been cancelled, as a result of a knee injury to the latter. The UFC has announced, however, that Michael… Read More
Report: “Shogun” Rua-Dan Henderson Rematch Set For March 23rd
By FCF Staff
In 20011, Dan Henderson and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua engaged in one of the best bouts the UFC light-heavyweight division has seen, and according to reports, the two are set to fight again.
The veteran fighters will reportedly… Read More
Jones-Teixeira Booked For UFC 172 in Baltimore
By FCF Staff
After several postponements, Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira finally have a date and location for their upcoming title fight, as the UFC has announced the two will battle April 26th in Baltimore, Maryland. The UFC 172 card,… Read More
UFC London: Louis Gaudinot to Battle Phil Harris
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming, March 8th card in London will feature yet another British fighter, as England’s Phil Harris will battle American flyweight Louis Gaudinot. The card will be hosted by the city’s O2 Arena, and will feature… Read More
March 8th UFC Card Picks up Luke Barnatt Versus Mats Nilsson
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s March 8th “Gustafsson vs. Manuwa” card will feature another Sweden vs. Britain match-up, as the promotion has announced that Mats Nilsson will take on Luke Barnatt.
The upcoming event, which will be hosted by London’s… Read More
Report: Jon Jones to Fight Glover Teixeira at UFC 171
By FCF Staff
After two previous dates fell through, Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira reportedly have been booked to fight at UFC 171 on March 15th. The card will be hosted by the city’s American Airlines Center.
News of the… Read More
The 2013 MMA Campaign: There’s Been Plenty to be Thankful For
By Kelsey Mowatt
With the end of 2013 nearing, and Americans celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend, it’s a good as time as any to reflect on how the year’s unfolded thus far in MMA. While there’s certainly been… Read More
Rashad Evans Says Daniel Cormier Could be Next
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier continues to prepare for his light-heavyweight debut, and although it remains to be seen who the highly regarded fighter will face, Rashad Evans says it could be him.
According to multiple reports, Evans relayed on… Read More
Report: Jones-Teixeira Not Headlining UFC 170
By FCF Staff
Not long after the UFC announced that Jon Jones would defend the light-heavyweight title versus Glover Teixeira on February 22nd, Dana White relayed today that the bout is not a go for UFC 170 afterall.
According to… Read More