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Report: Hector Lombard to Make Welterweight Debut vs. Nate Marquardt
By FCF Staff
After making a trial cut to 170 pounds, former Bellator middleweight champ Hector Lombard will reportedly make his welterweight debut against Nate Marquardt, October 19th at UFC 166. The event will be hosted by Houston’s Toyota Center.… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: It’s Fighting, And In Close Fights, Aggression Matters
By Joshua Molina
Aggression matters.
So when Tyron Woodley watches back his fight with Jake Shields, he should remember that.
For the first two rounds Shields did what Shields does well — stuck to his opponent like sticky rice.
Shields… Read More
Opinion: MMA Fans Lose After UFC 161
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC 161 certainly wasn’t the most exciting fight card and one that will be talked about years from now, but it did provide some valuable insight towards future fights.
Honestly, I don’t like saying… Read More
UFC 161: Rashad Evans Gets By Dan Henderson, Stipe Miocic Outscores Roy Nelson
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 161 Saturday night in Winnipeg, Manitoba, which saw former light-heavyweight champ Rashad Evans get by the legendary Dan Henderson with a split decision win in the main event. With the victory,… Read More
UFC 161 Weigh-In Results: Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson On Weight For Headliner
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors made weight this afternoon in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in preparation for UFC 161 tomorrow night at the MTS Centre.
Light-heavyweights Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson both came in on weight for… Read More
UFC 161 Predictions
By Tony Kamps
Injuries have decimated the UFC 161 card, but it still holds a solid main event that should entertain viewers. Honestly, it does not even feel like fight week leading up to this UFC event that… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Jake Shields Has One More Chance To Make It Big
By Joshua Molina
UFC 161 features a big main event featuring Dan Henderson vs. Rashad Evans.
At 42, Henderson is still a big UFC draw, and one of the more well-respected and liked fighters in the sport.
So it’s ironic… Read More
New FCF Radio Features UFC 161’s Jake Shields and UFC on FOX 8’s Yves Edwards
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with veteran fighters Jake Shields and Yves Edwards. Shields is preparing for a June 15th bout with welterweight Tyron Woodley at UFC 161, while Edwards is scheduled… Read More
Jordan Mein Recovering From Eye Injury, Targeting Toronto UFC For Return
By Kelsey Mowatt
While Jordan Mein may not have scored his second Octagon win at UFC on FOX 7 last month, the rising welterweight continued to demonstrate during his loss to Matt Brown, why he’s been mentioned in the… Read More
Strikeforce Welterweight Champ Tarec Saffiedine Fighting Robbie Lawler at UFC on FOX 8
Bobby Green vs. Danny Castillo, Dave Herman vs. Shane Del Rosario Added
By FCF Staff
After securing the Strikeforce Welterweight Championship in January, to become the promotion’s last 170 pound champ, Tarec Saffiedine will… Read More
Dan Hardy Out Of UFC On FOX Bout With Matt Brown, Jordan Mein Named Replacement
By FCF Staff
Jordan Mein won’t have to wait long to get his second UFC bout under his belt, as the promotion has announced that the Canadian welterweight will fight Matt Brown, April 20th at UFC on FOX 7.… Read More
Opinion: Jordan Mein Enters The UFC Welterweight Picture
By Michael Hatamoto
The focus of UFC 158 was on the three main card welterweight fights, but something extremely noteworthy happened during the FX portion of the prelims.
Canadian Jordan Mein, just 23-years-old, handed wiry veteran Dan Miller his first… Read More
Although Jake Ellenberger Still Believes Johny Hendricks “Took The Back Door” Out Of UFC 158 Fight, Welterweight Remains “Focused” On Nate Marquardt
By Kelsey Mowatt
Jake Ellenberger’s road to UFC 158 this Saturday has taken some unexpected turns, and as a result, the established welterweight has been forced to deal with a line of questioning no one anticipated when he signed to… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Hunt Steps Up, Fitch Lands, Overeem’s Stock Falling
By Joshua Molina
Around the world in MMA . . .
With the incredible shrinking man Alistair Overeem out with an injury, Mark Hunt has stepped up to fight Junior Dos Santos.
Junior Dos Santos appears on the fast track… Read More
Mark Munoz vs. Tim Boetsch, Pat Barry vs. Shawn Jordan Amongst Latest UFC Confirmations
Joseph Benavidez Fighting Darren Uyenoyama at UFC on FOX 7
By FCF Staff
The UFC has been busy this week confirming bouts for the promotion’s upcoming schedule, and several more fights have been announced as Wednesday unfolds. In addition to… Read More
Report: “Shogun” Rua vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Set For UFC 161 in Winnipeg
Bout Between Dan Henderson and Rashad Evans Possible
By FCF Staff
Yesterday news surfaced that Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira had agreed to a rematch, and today comes word that the two will fight June 15th, at UFC… Read More
Report: “Shogun” Rua and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Have Agreed to Rematch
UFC Headed to Winnipeg, Manitoba For June 15th Card
By FCF Staff
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira have reportedly agreed to fight again, and could battle for a second time, nearly eight years after the two fought at… Read More
Dan Miller “Chomping at the Bit” to Fight Again, Says There’s No “Clear Advantage Anywhere” In UFC 158 Bout With Jordan Mein
By Kelsey Mowatt
Dan Miller may have made a successful move to the welterweight division in 2012 and scored a submission win over Ricardo Funch last June, but at the end of the day, the veteran was only able to… Read More
Lee Mein on Son Jordan’s Upcoming UFC 158 Debut: “He Wants To Prove He Belongs And That He Can Beat Anybody”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While some Strikeforce veterans may have been tempted to wait out the organization’s final months, with the hopes of a securing a UFC roster spot, Jordan Mein and his father Lee decided that being proactive was the… Read More
Nate Marquardt Making Octagon Return at UFC 158, Fighting Jake Ellenberger
By FCF Staff
Nate Marquardt will make his Octagon return, nearly two years from the day of his last UFC performance, as the promotion has announced that the welterweight has agreed to fight Jake Ellenberger at the March 16th, UFC… Read More