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Latest Anderson Silva Video Shows Former Champ Hitting Pads, Promising 2015 Return
By FCF Staff
It’s been nearly six months since Anderson Silva broke his leg at UFC 168, and the legendary fighter certainly appears to be on track for a return next year.
In the latest video to surface documenting… Read More
UFC 176: “Jacare” Souza Fighting Gegard Mousasi in Co-Main-Event
By FCF Staff
UFC 176 has picked up a compelling, middleweight bout, as Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza will take on Gegard Mousasi at the August 2nd card.
The upcoming event will be hosted by the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California,… Read More
Mark Munoz Announces New Four Fight, UFC Deal
By FCF Staff
It didn’t take Mark Munoz long to resign a with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, as the middleweight contender has announced he’s inked a new contract.
Munoz (13-5), who is coming off a submission loss to Gegard Mousasi… Read More
Mark Munoz Removed From UFC Rankings After Contract Expires
By FCF Staff
Fans who have viewed the UFC rankings recently may have noticed that former top ten contender, Mark Munoz, is no longer listed. While the decorated wrestler is coming off consecutive losses to Lyoto Machida and most recently… Read More
Report: Kenny Robertson Replacing Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC 175
By FCF Staff
It looks as though Kenny Robertson has a new opponent, and fight date, as the welterweight has reportedly agreed to fight Ildemar Alcantara at UFC 175.
Alcantara had been set to face Santiago Ponzinibbio at the July 5th… Read More
RFA 15: Kevin Casey Takes Middleweight Title With First Round KO
By FCF Staff
Resurrection Fighting Alliance held its latest event Friday night in Culver City, and Kevin Casey laid claim to the promotion’s middleweight title in violent fashion.
The UFC vet secured the vacant championship by knocking out Aaron Sanchez… Read More
Vitor Belfort Releases Statement Admitting to Elevated Testosterone Levels in Random NSAC Test
By FCF Staff
There’s been widespread speculation as to whether Vitor Belfort passed a random drug test he was required to take by the Nevada State Athletic Commission earlier this year, and now the fighter has provided an answer.
Belfort… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Gegard Mousasi Catapults Into Top Ten
By FCF Staff
Gegard Mousasi had one of his finest performances to date this past Saturday at UFC Fight Night 41, and the fighter has jumped into the promotion’s top ten, middleweight ranks as a result.
After tapping out fellow… Read More
Media Watch: Chael Sonnen Back in the Saddle Again
By Jesse Heitz
Anyone who regularly reads my pieces here on Full Contact Fighter is well aware that there are two MMA personalities that I seldom pass up the opportunity to discuss. The first is, and I’m not at all… Read More
UFC 175: Vitor Belfort Replacing Wanderlei Silva Versus Chael Sonnen
By FCF Staff
The long awaited grudge match between Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva has been postponed once again, as the UFC has announced that the latter will not fight at UFC 175 due to licensing issues.
As a result,… Read More
Report: Dana White Says Vitor Belfort’s Licensing Issues in Nevada is his “Problem”
By FCF Staff
It wasn’t that long ago, when Vitor Belfort was scheduled to face middleweight champ Chris Weidman tonight at UFC 173. The Nevada State Athletic Commission eventually banned the use of testosterone-replacement-therapy in the region, however, and Belfort… Read More
UFC 175: Trevor Smith in for Bruno Santos, Will Face Chris Camozzi
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 175 has received a change, as the promotion has announced that Bruno Santos has withdrawn from the July 5th bout due to injury. As a result, Trevor Smith has agreed to step in… Read More
UFC 175: Alex Caceres Versus Urijah Faber Added to Card
By FCF Staff
It looks like the July 5th, UFC 175 card has picked up a compelling bantamweight bout, as Urijah Faber and Alex Caceres have verbally agreed to fight at the event.
The bout, which will go down at… Read More
UFC 175: Stefan Struve Returning to Action Versus Matt Mitrione
By FCF Staff
Having been treated for a rare heart condition, Stefan Struve will return to the Octagon on July 5th and will battle Matt Mitrione. The heavyweight bout will be part of UFC 175, which will be hosted by… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort Has Green Light to Fight in Brazil
By FCF Staff
Although it remains to be seen when Vitor Belfort will fight again, the middleweight contender has reportedly been cleared by Brazilian authorities to compete in the South American nation.
Belfort was scheduled to fight champion Chris Weidman… Read More
Report: Dana White Says Vitor Belfort “Has a Lot of Work to do” Before Booking Another Fight
By FCF Staff
Recently Vitor Belfort relayed that he’s ready to return to action and wants to get rebooked for a bout with middleweight champ Chris Weidman, but Dana White says the vet’s call out is premature.
Belfort withdrew from… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort Believes he Should Face Chris Weidman Next
By FCF Staff
Following the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s ban of TRT, and Vitor Belfort’s subsequent withdrawal from UFC 173, the latter says he’s ready for his title shot. Not only that, but the punishing middleweight believes he should face… Read More
UFC 172: Anthony Johnson Says Pressure “Went out the Window” in 2012
By FCF Staff
Although Anthony Johnson hasn’t fought in the UFC since 2012, thanks to a six fight win streak, the promotion has tapped him to fight light-heavyweight contender Phil Davis tonight. It’s a massive opportunity for Johnson, considering Davis… Read More
UFC 175: Ronda Rousey to Defend Title Versus Alexis Davis
By FCF Staff
Despite all the recent speculation about a future bout between Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey, the UFC has announced that the latter will fight Alexis Davis next.
Rousey will look to defend the bantamweight title versus Davis… Read More
Report: Wanderlei Silva-Chael Sonnen Moved to UFC 175, JDS-Stipe Miocic to Headline May 31st Event
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has reportedly shifted around a couple of key fights, and as a result, Chael Sonnen will no longer fight Wanderlei Silva in Brazil.
Sonnen and Silva, who coached opposite one another on the… Read More