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Report: Vitor Belfort Believes he Should Face Chris Weidman Next
By FCF Staff
Following the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s ban of TRT, and Vitor Belfort’s subsequent withdrawal from UFC 173, the latter says he’s ready for his title shot. Not only that, but the punishing middleweight believes he should face… Read More
TUF Nations Finale: Watch the Weigh-Ins Live Beginning at 4 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
You can watch the official weigh-ins for Wednesday’s TUF Nations Finale right here at Full Contact Fighter, beginning at 4:00 PM/ET, 1:00 PM/PT.
Tomorrow’s card will feature Michael Bisping taking on middleweight Tim Kennedy in the… Read More
TUF Nations Finale: Sam Stout Has “Smart Game Plan” in Mind, But Isn’t Going to Run From KJ Noons
By Kelsey Mowatt
Chances are the words ‘stand-up’ and ‘war’ immediately came to the mind of many fans, upon hearing that Sam Stout will fight KJ Noons at the April 16th, TUF Nations Finale in Quebec City. After… Read More
TUF Nations Finale: Leslie Smith Replacing Amanda Nunes, Will Rematch Sarah Kaufman
By FCF Staff
Sarah Kaufman has yet another new opponent for April 16th, as the UFC has announced that Leslie Smith is replacing the injured Amanda Nunes at the TUF Nations Finale.
Kaufman was initially booked to fight Shayna Baszler… Read More
TUF Nations Finale: Amanda Nunes to Battle Sarah Kaufman
By FCF Staff
After Sarah Kaufman and Amanda Nunes have lost scheduled bouts due to injured opponents, the UFC has announced they will fight each other April 16th.
The bantamweight bout will be part of the TUF Nations: Canada vs.… Read More
TUF Nations Finale: Sean O’Connell Replacing Injured Steve Bosse
By FCF Staff
Just over a month out from its TUF Nations Finale card on April 16th, the UFC has announced that Sean O’Connell will make his Octagon debut versus light-heavyweight Ryan Jimmo. O’Connell is stepping in for the injured Steve… Read More
TUF Nations Finale: Dustin Poirier to Face Akira Corassani
By FCF Staff
The upcoming TUF Nations Finale in Quebec City has picked up an eleventh bout, as the promotion has announced that Dustin Poirier will fight Akira Corassani at the April 16th event. The card will be hosted by… 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
George Roop to Face Dustin Kimura at TUF Nations Finale
By FCF Staff
The upcoming TUF Nations Finale card has received its 10th bout, as the UFC has announced that George Roop will face bantamweight Dustin Kimura at the April 16th event. The card will be hosted by Quebec City’s… Read More
UFC Signs Steve Bosse, Former Pro Hockey Player to Fight Ryan Jimmo
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added one of Canada’s top light-heavyweights to its roster, as the promotion has announced it’s signed 10-1 Steve Bosse. The former pro hockey player will make his Octagon debut versus Ryan Jimmo… Read More
TUF Nations Finale: Sarah Kaufman-Shayna Baszler Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
Sarah Kaufman has received her opponent for the April 16th, TUF Nations Finale card in Quebec City, and it’s fellow veteran Shayna Baszler. The bantamweight fight will be go down at the city’s Pepsi Coliseum.
Kaufman (16-2)… Read More
UFC 173: Chris Weidman-Vitor Belfort, Wanderlei Silva-Chael Sonnen Booked For May 24th Card
By FCF Staff
Not only will the UFC’s May 24th card in Las Vegas feature middleweight champion Chris Weidman taking on Vitor Belfort, but the promotion has confirmed Chael Sonnen will battle Wanderlei Silva at the event.
The venue for… Read More
Report: NSAC Chairperson Weighs in on Belfort’s TRT Exemption Prospects
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort has made it clear he intends to continue his testosterone replacement therapy in preparation for Chris Weidman, but a Nevada State Athletic Commission representative has conceded that may be a problem in that jurisdiction.
Belfort… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort to Apply For TUE Prior to Facing Weidman
By FCF Staff
Although Vitor Belfort has said he will fight UFC middleweight champ Chris Weidman if he can’t undergo testosterone replacement therapy, the punishing striker still intends to undergo the controversial treatments.
Belfort has reportedly informed “UFC Tonight” that… Read More
Opinion: MMA and Debt Collecting
By Jesse Heitz
Certainly, readers here at Full Contact Fighter have seen an abundance of what could be considered mind-boggling stories. We’ve read stories that seem so ridiculous and logic-defying that they couldn’t possibly be true. On the other… Read More
The 2013 MMA Campaign: There’s Been Plenty to be Thankful For
By Kelsey Mowatt
With the end of 2013 nearing, and Americans celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend, it’s a good as time as any to reflect on how the year’s unfolded thus far in MMA. While there’s certainly been… Read More
Opinion: UFC Wants Nick Diaz Back in the Octagon
By Michael Hatamoto
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Nick Diaz has been offered a fight in the UFC, as fighters continue to express interest in fighting the Cesar Gracie black belt.
Diaz, a former Strikeforce welterweight champion and former UFC… Read More
UFC FN 31: Natal Steps Into Fight Kennedy
By FCF Staff
After Lyoto Machida was moved from UFC Fight Night 31 to replace the injured Michael Bisping (versus Mark Munoz), the promotion has announced that Rafael Natal will fight Tim Kennedy. The middleweight bout will headline the “Fight… Read More
Opinion: Tim Kennedy’s Challenge to Entire UFC Middleweight Division
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC middleweight fighter Tim Kennedy was supposed to fight former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, but Machida is now scheduled to fight Mark Munoz due to Michael Bisping going in for surgery.
Injuries happen in MMA,… Read More
Report: Paul Taylor Retiring After Withdrawing From UFC FN 30
By FCF Staff
After withdrawing from a scheduled UFC Fight Night 30 bout with Anthony Njokuani, British veteran Paul “Relentless” Taylor has reportedly announced he’s retiring from MMA.
The 33 year-old fighter has been battling injuries since his last bout,… Read More