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UFC 187: Chris Weidman Reports 6:50AM Visit From The NSAC
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort has been randomly drug tested by the Nevada State Athletic Commission in advance of his May 23rd scrap with Chris Weidman, and now the UFC champ is reporting he’s been called on to do the… Read More
UFC FN 66 Receives Gegard Mousasi-Costa Philippou, Neil Magny-Hyun Gyu Lim
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s first card in the Philippines continues to build, as the promotion has announced that Gegard Mousasi will fight Costa Philippou, and that Hyun Gyu Lim will take on Neil Magny.
The bouts will be part… Read More
UFC’s Vitor Belfort Explains Position on Turning Down Interim Title Fight
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White reported this weekend that Vitor Belfort has turned down an interim title fight with Lyoto Machida, and now the middleweight contender has explained why.
Belfort was scheduled to fight champion Chris Weidman at… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Anthony Johnson Moves Into #1 Contender Spot
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson took out the UFC’s top, light-heavyweight contender in Alexander Gustafsson on Saturday night, and as a result, “Rumble” has moved into the coveted spot.
Johnson stopped Gustafsson in the opening round of the UFC on… Read More
Report: UFC on FOX 14 Draws Nearly 3 Million Viewers According to Overnight Figures
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 14 featured a pivotal light-heavyweight bout between Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Johnson, and according to the preliminary numbers, the card did very well, ratings wise.
Saturday’s card took place in Stockholm, Sweden, and saw… Read More
UFC on FOX 14: Anthony Johnson, Gegard Mousasi, Kenny Robertson and Makwan Amirkhani Score Bonuses
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 14 took place tonight in Stockholm, Sweden, and four “Performance of the Night” bonuses were handed out.
Headliner Anthony Johnson scored one of the “POTN” honors and $50,000, for his first round, stoppage win… Read More
UFC on FOX 14: Anthony Johnson Quickly Takes Out Alexander Gustafsson
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson will be the next man to challenge UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, as the surging fighter quickly took out Alexander Gustafsson tonight in Stockholm, Sweden.
Johnson sent Gustafsson to the mat with an overhand right… Read More
UFC on FOX 14: Gegard Mousasi Warns Not to Confuse Approach With “Fighting Lazy”
By FCF Staff
Gegard Mousasi has been criticized by some for being too reserved in the cage, but the former Strikeforce champ believes his finishing rate speaks for itself.
Mousasi is set to battle the legendary Dan Henderson today at… Read More
UFC on FOX 14 Weigh-In Results: Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Johnson are Ready for Battle
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC on FOX 14, which will take place at the Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
In the main event, Alexander Gustafsson will battle fellow, light-heavyweight contender Anthony Johnson. The winner… Read More
UFC on FOX 14: Watch the Weigh-Ins Live Beginning at 12 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 14 is set to take place tomorrow in Stockholm, Sweden, and you can watch the weigh-ins for the event, right here at Full Contact Fighter, beginning at 12PM/ET.
Saturday’s card will feature a… Read More
UFC 182: Jon Jones “OK” With Playing the “Bad Guy”
By FCF Staff
Leading up to Jon Jones’ upcoming fight with Daniel Cormier, there’s certainly been no shortage of coverage regarding the light-heavyweight’s heated rivalry, and the UFC champion believes he’s been portrayed as the “bad guy”.… Read More
Report: Bellator’s Scott Coker Hopes to Talk to Fedor Emelianeko to Assess Interest in Comeback
By FCF Staff
Recently Bellator President Scott Coker relayed that the promotion has reached out to former UFC champ Brock Lesnar, and now the exec has said he plans to do the same with former PRIDE champ,… Read More
UFC’s Akira Corassani to Battle Sam Sicilia Next
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 14 will feature yet another Swedish fighter in action, as the promotion’s announced that the nation’s Akira Corassani will battle American featherweight, Sam Sicilia.
The January 24th card will be hosted by Stockholm’s Tele2… Read More
Report: “Shogun” Rua’s Manager Wants Fighter to Compete at 195 Pounds Next
By FCF Staff
Following his stunning and quick loss to Ovince St. Preux last Saturday, “Shogun” Rua relayed he would consider changing weight classes, and it looks like his management team is also in favor of the move.
Rua was… Read More
UFC’s “Shogun” Rua to Consider “Weight Class Change” After Latest Loss
By FCF Staff
Many observers have questioned whether Mauricio “Shogun” Rua should move to middleweight recently, and following his latest defeat at UFC Fight Night 56, it looks like the light-heavyweight’s ready to consider it.
Rua was stopped by Ovince… Read More
UFC FN 56: “Shogun” Rua Plans to Discuss Future With Team, “Defeats Always Suck”
By FCF Staff
Not only was “Shogun” Rua quickly taken out last night by Ovince St. Preux, but questions regarding the former light-heavyweight champ’s future are likely to be widespread, since it was his fourth loss in five fights.
Rua… Read More
UFC FN 56: Ovince St. Preux Says “Shogun” Rua Has “Lost a Step” as Pivotal Opportunity Nears
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following his unanimous decision loss to Ryan Bader in August, Ovince St. Preux has been blessed with an opportunity to defeat one of the sport’s greatest fighters ever, and resume his rise up the… Read More
UFC FN 56: “Shogun” Rua Says Ovince St. Preux Presents “Totally Different Fight” Than Jimi Manuwa
By FCF Staff
Up until a few days ago, “Shogun” Rua was scheduled to fight Jimi Manuwa at UFC Fight Night 56 this week, until the latter broke his foot and had to withdraw.
Now, Rua has been handed the… Read More
UFC FN 56: “Shogun” Rua Facing Ovince St. Preux Instead of Jimi Manuwa
By FCF Staff
Just over a week out from UFC Fight Night 56 in Uberlandia, Brazil, the main event has undergone a change, as Ovince St. Preux, and not Jimi Manuwa, will battle “Shogun” Rua.
The news was reported by… Read More
Report: Chris Weidman-Vitor Belfort Likely to Take Place in Los Angeles
By FCF Staf
Although the Nevada State Athletic Commission informed Vitor Belfort that his next fight must take place within its jurisdiction, it looks as though the middleweight will challenge champion Chris Weidman in California.
Belfort and Weidman were originally… Read More