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By Jesse Heitz

In the last few days, numerous stories have surfaced regarding what one could call the identity of Mixed Martial Arts. However, today’s piece will examine the major story floating around that features a prominent member of the … Read More

By FCF Staf

The UFC has announced that former WEC featherweight champ Urijah Faber will battle rising bantamweight Michael McDonald in the co-main-event of UFC on FOX 9. The card will take place on December 14th in Sacramento, California.

According … Read More

By FCF Staff

Despite the fact it appeared as though Benson Henderson may have incurred extensive damage to his elbow during his UFC 164 armbar loss to Anthony Pettis, the former champ has announced he’ll be back to training soon.… Read More

By FCF Staff

You can watch the official weigh-ins for UFC 164 today, right here at Full Contact Fighter, beginning at 5:00PM EST / 2:00 PM PST. Saturday’s card will be hosted by Milwaukee’s Bradley Center and will feature lightweight … Read More

Rising Heavyweight Will Battle Soa Palelei

By FCF Staff

When UFC 164 goes down Saturday night in Milwaukee, much of the spotlight will be understandably focused on the co-main-event, which will feature Josh Barnett making his Octagon return versus fellow … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Although Frank Mir is coming off back-to-back losses heading into his UFC 164 bout with Josh Barnett, the 34 year-old veteran hasn’t lost sight of the UFC Heavyweight Championship. After all, it wasn’t long ago when Mir … Read More

Thought Ricardo Lamas “Would Have Been First Choice” to Face Champ

By Kelsey Mowatt

As any MMA fan knows, often things don’t go according to plan in the sport, but sometimes plans dramatically change for the better. This is precisely, … Read More

By FCF Staff

Quinn Mulhern’s lightweight debut has been postponed, as the veteran has been forced to drop out of his UFC 164 bout with Ryan Couture due to a broken hand. The promotion has announced that TUF 15 Finalist … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Benson Henderson will head into his rematch with Anthony Pettis having won seven straight bouts since the two met in December, 2010, which includes winning the UFC lightweight championship and defending it three times. In addition, Henderson … Read More

By FCF Staff

TJ Grant recently lost his chance to unseat lightweight king Benson Henderson at UFC 164 due to a concussion he’s incurred, and the vet has revealed he may not return to a title fight when he’s ready … Read More

By FCF Staff

Jeremy Stephens will continue to fight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the coming months, as the featherweight has reportedly reached an agreement with authorities, which will see assault and burglary charges against him dropped.

Stephens was … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Although some fans were critical of the UFC’s decision to tap TJ Grant for a title shot fight with Benson Henderson, and others are already looking forward to a rematch between the lightweight champ and Anthony Pettis, … Read More

By FCF Staff

The latest edition of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC featherweight contender Ricardo Lamas and UFC 161 winner, lightweight Mitch Clarke.

Lamas was recently removed from UFC 162, due to the fact that his scheduled … Read More

Believes White’s Opinion of “TKZ’s” Style “Played Into” Decision

By Kelsey Mowatt

While Ricardo Lamas has established himself as one of the world’s best featherweights since arriving in the UFC, with that success has come substantial frustration as of late. … Read More

By Joshua Molina

Chael Sonnen vs. Shogun Rua?

How does Sonnen do it?

He’s figured out a way to angle himself into yet another big main event when he collides with Rua at the debut show on FS1 on Aug. … Read More

By FCF Staff

The second UFC on FOX Sports 1 card has its co-headliner, as Donald Cerrone will take on fellow lightweight contender Rafael dos Anjos at the event, which will take place August 31st in Indianapolis. The card will … Read More

By FCF Staff

Since UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has been open about the fact he would rather face rising challenger Alexander Gustafsson next, instead of Lyoto Machida who he’s defeated once before, it’s not surprising to see that Machida … Read More

By FCF Staff

Approximately four years after he lost by unanimous decision to middleweight champ Anderson Silva, Thales Leites is heading back to the UFC and will fight Tom Watson on August 3rd. The promotion announced the news via Twitter.… Read More

By Michael Hatamoto

UFC veteran Donald Cerrone picked up a dominant unanimous decision win against KJ Noons at UFC 160, utilizing effective striking and ground and pound to wear down Noons.

It was likely one of those ground and pound … Read More

By Timothy Gilbert

UFC brass recently confirmed another bout for the August third, UFC 163, event. Officially adding a welterweight match-up between Neil Magny (8-1) and Sergio Moraes (7-2) to the card.

This comes soon after the UFC recently announced … Read More