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Jon Jones to Fight Glover Teixeira at UFC 170
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has finally confirmed a date for the upcoming fight between Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira, as the two will square off February 22nd at UFC 170. The event will be hosted by the… Read More
Opinion: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Injury Provides New Opportunities
By Michael Hatamoto
Brazilian MMA veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira didn’t accept a fight with Alexander Gustafsson, which is why the fight was mysteriously nixed a week after it was announced, according to UFC President Dana White.
Nogueira was supposed to… Read More
Lyoto Machida Fighting Gegard Mousasi Next
By FCF Staff
Gegard Mousasi has been saying for weeks that he hopes to face a top contender when he returns from knee surgery, and now the UFC has announced he’ll face Lyoto Machida February 8th.
According to a tweet… Read More
Opinion: Daniel Cormier Keeps the Drama Flowing
By Michael Hatamoto
Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix champion Daniel Cormier looks forward to dropping down to the UFC light-heavyweight division, chasing a possible title shot in 2014.
I am tired of all the drama surrounding Cormier over the past year… Read More
Jon Jones-Glover Teixeira Not Set For UFC 169
By FCF Staff
As it turns out, Jon Jones will not attempt to defend his light-heavyweight title versus Glover Teixeira Super Bowl weekend after all.
Recently it was announced that the two would meet, February 1st at the Prudential Center… Read More
UFC 169: Jones-Teixeira, Mir-Overeem Set For Feb.1st Card
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones’ next title defense will take place February 1st, in Newark, New Jersey, as the UFC has confirmed the light-heavyweight champ will fight Glover Teixeira at the Super Bowl weekend event. UFC 169 will be hosted… Read More
Greg Jackson Protege Chuck Pieritz: It Makes No Sense Fighting If You’re Not Trying To Be The Best
By Bryan Levick
When you think of Greg Jackson and Jackson’s MMA your mind automatically centers on the great group of UFC fighters they have in their camp. Beginning with UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones,… Read More
Opinion: Who Gets Next Crack at Heavyweight Title?
By Michael Hatamoto
The UFC heavyweight division is relatively thin these days, so it might take some creative marketing on the UFC’s part to make exciting future matchups.
I believe the winner of Josh Barnett-Travis Browne could be next in… Read More
Report: Jones Asks For Teixeira, UFC Targeting Super Bowl Weekend
By FCF Staff
Following Jon Jones’ thrilling, title defense victory over Alexander Gustafsson Saturday night, UFC President Dana White thought the champion would take some time before deciding what’s next. Just a few days later, however, it looks like “Bones”… Read More
Jon Jones Says Foot Not Seriously Injured, “Focusing on Full Recovery”
By FCF Staff
Despite the memorable and violent war Jon Jones engaged in with Alexander Gustafsson Saturday night, the light-heavyweight champ has evidently emerged from the bout without any serious injuries.
Following the UFC 165 headliner, Jones was released from… Read More
Opinion: Will UFC 165 Be a Bang or Bust?
By Jesse Heitz
Here we are on the day of UFC 165, and I’m left with the typical question that seems to plague my thought process when MMA fans are gearing up to, or already have… Read More
Watch the UFC 165 Weigh-Ins Live at 4PM ET / 1PM PT
By FCF Staff
You can watch today’s UFC 165 weigh-ins right here at Full Contact Fighter, beginning at 4PM ET / 1PM PT. The card will take place at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre and will feature light-heavyweight champ Jon… Read More
UFC 165’s John Makdessi: “I Truly Believe That I’m One of The Best Fighters Out There”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Thanks to his unanimous decision wins over noted strikers Daron Cruickshank and Sam Stout, John Makdessi has put some memorable distance between himself and the defeats he suffered versus Dennis Hallman and Anthony Njokuani.… Read More
Daniel Cormier, New No. 1 Contender?
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC heavyweight Daniel Cormier “probably” will earn a UFC light heavyweight championship title shot with a win against Roy Nelson at UFC 166 in October.
That’s assuming Cormier wins his next fight and UFC… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Boxing Owns UFC This Saturday With Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez
By Joshua Molina
The sports world is talking about a super-big fight this weekend and it has nothing to do with the UFC or Dana White.
Floyd Mayweather Jr., (44-0, 26 KOs) the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, battles… Read More
UFC 165: Wineland Says Barao “Just Another Man,” “No Reason I Can’t Beat” Interim Champ
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Eddie Wineland will challenge for the UFC’s interim bantamweight championship on September 21st, it wasn’t long ago when it remained unclear as to whether he, or anyone for that matter, would battle for Renan… Read More
UFC FN 33: “Shogun” Rua Fighting James Te Huna in Co-Main Event
By FCF Staff
Not long after the UFC announced that Mark Hunt versus”Bigfoot” Silva will headline it’s December 7th event in Brisbane, Australia, the promotion has announced that “Shogun” Rua will fight James Te Huna in the co-main event. UFC… Read More
After UFC FN 28 Win, Glover Teixeira “Definitely” Ready to Fight for Title
By FCF Staff
Although Glover Teixeira took some hard shots from Ryan Bader, and appeared to be in serious trouble during their UFC Fight Night 28 tilt, the light-heavyweight came back to score a stoppage win and secure a title… Read More
UFC FN 28: Glover Teixeira Has Best Mixture of Wrestling and Boxing in MMA, Says ATT Coach Nathan Coy
By Kelsey Mowatt
Not only is Glover Teixeira gunning for his 20th consecutive victory today at UFC Fight Night 28 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, but it’s widely believed that if he defeats Ryan Bader, the light-heavyweight will… Read More
UFC 165: “Kid” Yamamoto Withdraws, Ivan Menjivar Has New Opponent
By FCF
The line-up for the September 21st, UFC 165 card has received a short notice change, as the promotion has announced that “Kid” Yamamoto will no longer fight Ivan Menjivar as scheduled. Octagon newcomer Wilson Reis will step in… Read More