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UFC on FOX 10 Weigh-In Results: Henderson And Thomson Clear Final Hurdle
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors for tomorrow night’s UFC on FOX 10 card in Chicago made weight this afternoon, including headliners Benson Henderson and Josh Thomson.
The former lightweight champ Henderson came in at 156 pounds, and… Read More
UFC on FOX 10: Henderson and Thomson Break Down Saturday’s Headliner
By FCF Staff
Saturday’s UFC on FOX 10 card in Chicago will feature two of the promotion’s top lightweights, as former champ and #1 contender Benson Henderson will battle the #4 ranked Josh Thomson. It’s a pivotal… Read More
UFC on FOX 10: Crouch Weighs in on Henderson’s Title Shot Prospects, Facing Thomson
By Kelsey Mowatt
In theory, Benson Henderson could take a big step forward to a third bout with Anthony Pettis at UFC on FOX 10 this Saturday, but according to the decorated fighter’s head coach, that’s… Read More
Opinion: Ben Askren to the UFC?
By Jesse Heitz
It’s been a relatively slow week for MMA news. Everyone must be thoroughly exhausted from the spectacle that was UFC 167, and the incredible and far-reaching controversies and ramifications that resulted from the event. Yet, when we’ve… Read More
UFC 167: Georges St. Pierre and Rashad Evans Top Payroll
By FCF Staff
As one would expect to be the case, welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre and former light-heavyweight champ Rashad Evans were the top earners at Saturday’s UFC 167 card, according to figures released by the Nevada State Athletic… Read More
UFC Announces Rockhold-Philippou, Henderson-Thomson For Upcoming Cards
By FCF Staff
Following last night’s UFC 167 card in Las Vegas, the promotion has announced two headliners for its early 2014 schedule. On January 25th, at UFC on FOX 10, former lightweight champ Benson Henderson will battle Josh Thomson,… Read More
UFC 167: GSP Escapes With Split Decision Win, Announces Break From Fighting
By FCF Staff
The MMA world has been delivered a serious jolt tonight at UFC 167 in Las Vegas, as not only did welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre retain his title with a controversial, split decision win, he’s announced he’s… Read More
Watch UFC 167 Preliminary Card Action Beginning at 6:30 ET / 3:30 PT
By FCF Staff
You can watch three fights from today’s UFC 167 card right here at Full Contact Fighter, beginning at 6:30 ET / PM 3:30 PT/PM.
The match-ups that are scheduled for the online portion of the event… Read More
Report: Darren Elkins to Fight Jeremy Stephens at UFC on FOX 10
By FCF Staff
After knocking out Rony “Jason” in impressive fashion at UFC Fight Night 32 earlier this month, Jeremy Stephens will take on the promotion’s #10 ranked featherweight Darren Elkins next, as the two have reportedly agreed to fight… Read More
UFC 167 Weigh-Ins: GSP And Hendricks Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow night’s UFC 167 card in Las Vegas, Nevada, which will feature welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre taking on Johny Hendricks in the main event.
Both of the renowned fighters… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Bobby Green Stepping in for Injured Jamie Varner
By FCF Staff
The December 14th, UFC on FOX 9 card has received another change, as the promotion has announced that lightweight Jamie Varner has withdrawn due to injury, and as a result, Bobby Green will face Pat Healy.
The… Read More
Report: Donald Cerrone Planning Move to 145 After UFC 167
By FCF Staff
It looks like UFC 167 could mark the last fight Donald Cerrone takes at lightweight for the foreseeable future, as the highly regarded vet says he’s planning to move to featherweight after he fights Evan Dunham at… Read More
Opinion: Shinobi MMA Fighting Championship Looks to Boost UK MMA
By Michael Hatamoto
The United Kingdom amateur MMA community became stronger with the recent launch of the Shinobi MMA Fighting Championship romotion, based out of Deeside, North Wales.
MMA continues to evolve throughout the UK and this is a… Read More
Grant’s Coach Doesn’t Believe Melendez’s Latest Win “Warrants a Title Shot”
MacLean Hopes Grant Fights Winner Pettis-Thomson
By Kelsey Mowatt
Since last week’s thrilling fight between Gilbert Melendez and Diego Sanchez at UFC 166, one of the key… Read More
Opinion: Gilbert Melendez Deserves to be Back in Title Talk
By Michael Hatamoto
Following one of the best fights in UFC history, former Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez has propelled himself back into the title mix.
A fight between UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis and Melendez would be a high-pace,… Read More
Report: Frank Mir and Josh Barnett Lead UFC 164 Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services has released the payroll figures for UFC 164, which went down in Milwaukee on August 31st.
Leading the way was veteran heavyweights and former champions Josh Barnett and Frank Mir,… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Pat Healy-Jamie Varner Tilt Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
The December 14th, UFC on FOX 9 card is likely completed, as the promotion has announced that rugged vet Pat Healy will fight former WEC champ Jamie Varner at the event. The lightweight bout is the 12th… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Moraga to Fight Uyenoyama
By FCF Staff
The line-up for the December 14th, UFC on FOX 9 card continues to near completion, as the promotion has announced that flyweight contender John Moraga will fight Darren Uyenoyama at the event.
The card will be hosted… Read More
Opinion: Josh Thomson Is Ready For UFC Lightweight Title Shot
By Michael Hatamoto
Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Josh Thomson will step into the UFC octagon later this year as lightweight title contender, squaring off with champion Anthony Pettis.
The lightweight title fight will take place as… Read More
Opinion: Khabib Nurmagomedov Can Help Shake up UFC Lightweight Division
By Michael Hatamoto
Rising lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov beat MMA veteran Pat Healy and has become an important piece to the current lightweight puzzle.
Nurmagomedov won a unanimous decision after rightfully being awarded all three rounds, though… Read More