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Lyoto Machida “Happy For The Chance” to Face Chris Weidman, “Not in Favour or Against” TRT
By FCF Staff
While unique circumstances have assisted Lyoto Machida in securing it, it hasn’t taken the renowned fighter long to earn a middleweight title shot, as many people expected.
Following wins over Mark Munoz and most recently Gegard Mousasi,… Read More
NSAC Bans TRT, UFC Announces Support For Decision
By FCF Staff
For some time now, testosterone replacement therapy has been one of mixed-martial-arts most discussed and debated issues, and the Nevada State Athletic Commission ruled Thursday that it will no longer allow TRT in it’s jurisdiction.
According to… Read More
UFC 173: Al Iaquinta Versus Mitch Clarke Added to Card
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 173 has its sixth bout, as the promotion has announced that Al Iaquinta will battle fellow lightweight Mitch Clarke at the event. The May 24th card will go down at the MGM Grand… Read More
UFC 173: Takeya Mizugaki to Face TJ Dillashaw
By FCF Staff
The May 24th, UFC 173 card in Las Vegas has received a compelling bantamweight bout, as the promotion has announced that TJ Dillashaw will face Takeya Mizugaki.
Dillashaw (9-2) recently rebounded from split decision loss to Raphael… Read More
Report: Luke Rockhold Still Wants to Beat Michael Bisping’s “Ass”, But Believes Tim Kennedy Will Hand Him a Loss First
By FCF Staff
Since Michael Bisping claimed publicly in 2012 that he bested Luke Rockhold in sparring, the latter has been gunning for a bout with the middleweight contender. Although both men are scheduled for upcoming fights, Rockhold has relayed,… Read More
UFC 173: Jamie Varner to Face James Krause
By FCF Staff
UFC 173 has picked up a lightweight fight, as the promotion has announced that former WEC champ Jamie Varner will battle James Krause at the May 24th event. The upcoming card will be hosted by the MGM… Read More
UFC 173: Sam Sicilia to Battle Newcomer Doo Ho Choi
By FCF Staff
The UFC has added another South Korean prospect to its roster, as it’s announced that Doo Ho Choi will battle featherweight Sam Sicilia, May 24th. The bout will be part of UFC 173, which will be hosted… Read More
Was Lyoto Machida’s UFC FN 36 Performance Title Shot Worthy? “The Dragon” Says Yes
By FCF Staff
If Lyoto Machida had taken out Gegard Mousasi in highlight reel fashion, last night at UFC FN 36, chances are the calls for him to fight for the middleweight belt next, would be a… Read More
UFC 172: Rockhold-Boetsch, Benavidez-Elliott Added to April 26th Card
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to round out the line-up for its April 26th event in Baltimore, as the promotion has announced that Luke Rockhold will fight Tim Boestch, and that Joseph Benavidez will battle Tim Elliott.… Read More
Anthony Johnson Returning to Octagon, Will Fight Phil Davis at UFC 172
By FCF Staff
Thanks to a six fight win streak and several impressive wins with World Series of Fighting, Anthony Johnson has reached a new deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and will fight Phil Davis, April 26th. The light-heavyweight… Read More
Report: Dana White And UFC “Talking About” Free Agent Anthony Johnson
By FCF Staff
After going 6-0 outside of ZUFFA, and having put his weight-cutting issues behind him, the UFC might be interested in bringing Anthony Johnson back into the fold.
Following Johnson’s quick KO win over Mike Kyle at WSOF… Read More
Legacy FC Signs Gilbert Burns, BJJ World Champ and Undefeated Lightweight
By FCF Staff
Legacy Fighting Championship has added BJJ world champion and undefeated lightweight Gilbert Burns to its roster. The 27 year-old lightweight, who has gone 6-0 since transitioning into MMA, was Vitor Belfort’s grappling coach on TUF Brazil.
Legacy… Read More
Dan Henderson’s New UFC Deal Reportedly For Six Fights
By FCF Staff
Chances are that Dan Henderson will end his storied career with the UFC, as the 43 year-old fighter has reportedly signed a six fight deal with the promotion.
Before Henderson entered free agency in November, following his… 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
WSOF 8: Anthony Johnson Remains Focused on Mike Kyle, Despite Free Agency And Title Shot Talk
By Kelsey Mowatt
Since Anthony Johnson exited the UFC in 2012, following a submission loss to Vitor Belfort, the 29 year-old has done his best to remain a pivotal figure outside of ZUFFA. Not only has Johnson won… Read More
UFC FN 35: Rockhold, Miller, Romero and Brunson Pick up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Luke Rockhold not only recorded his first Octagon win tonight at UFC Fight Night 35, but the decorated fighter also earned “Knockout of the Night” honors for his first round stoppage of Costas Philippou.
Rockhold dropped Philippou… Read More
UFC FN 35: Luke Rockhold Takes Out Costas Philippou
By FCF Staff
Luke Rockhold got back on the winning track in impressive fashion tonight at UFC Fight Night 35 in Duluth, Georgia, as the former Strikeforce champ quickly took out middleweight contender Costas Philippou.
Not long after the fight’s… Read More
UFC FN 35 Weigh-in Results: Rockhold And Philippou Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow night’s UFC FN 35 card in Duluth, Georgia, which will see Luke Rockhold battle Costas Philippou in the main event.
Both of the top ten ranked middleweights weighed in… Read More
Full Contact Fighter Radio Special Edition: 2013 Year in Review, Post UFC 168 Discussion
By FCF Staff
In this special edition of Full Contact Fighter Radio host Kelsey Mowatt and “MMA Pundit” Brendan Leier discuss UFC 168, Anderson Silva’s injury and the coming 2014 year.
In addition, the two reflect on 2013 and… Read More
Report: Pedro Rizzo Says Anderson Silva Relayed “I Will be Back”
By FCF Staff
As the MMA world continues to wait and see whether Anderson Silva plans to fight again, following his horrific injury at UFC 168, Pedro Rizzo is reporting the legend intends to return to the cage.
The veteran… Read More