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UFC 194: Luke Rockhold Tells Chris Weidman He’s Not Going to “Coward Down”
By FCF Staff
Many fighters have caved under the relentless pressure that Chris Weidman brings, but Luke Rockhold says he won’t be conceding any ground when they meet at UFC 194.
Weidman has secured the 185 belt largely due… Read More
Report: Jon Jones Hints UFC Return Will Take Place in NYC, April 23rd
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen when Jon Jones will make his UFC return, but according to a social media post from the former champ, it could take place on April 23rd.
Recently the UFC announced that it… Read More
Report: Floyd Mayweather Offers to Help Ronda Rousey With Her Boxing
By FCF Staff
Floyd Mayweather and Ronda Rousey have exchanged verbal shots in the past, but following the latter’s KO loss at UFC 193, the decorated boxer has offered his support.
Rousey was brutally knocked out by Holly Holm on… Read More
UFC FN 77: Glover Teixeira Hopes to “Fight Soon” For The Title, Ready to Get “The Work Done”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Glover Teixeira hopes to secure another shot at the light-heavyweight title in the short term future, the veteran understands he has some work to do in the interim.
Teixeira took on fellow contender Patrick Cummins at… Read More
UFC FN 77: Glover Teixeira Says Patrick Cummins Keeps “Getting Better”, But Plans to “Impress The Crowd”
By FCF Staff
Patrick Cummins has worked his way into the UFC’s top ten rankings at 205, but Glover Teixeira believes he has the strategy to defeat the rising fighter at UFC Fight Night 77.
Teixeira will take on Cummins… Read More
Report: Ryan Bader vs. Anthony Johnson to Headline UFC on FOX 18
By FCF Staff
Many signs were pointing to a bout between Anthony Johnson and Ryan Bader materializing, and according to reports, the light-heavyweight fight will go down on January 30th.
During the latest “UFC Tonight” broadcast it was reported that… Read More
Jon Jones Says He’s Moving Forward “With my Head on Straight”
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones hasn’t publicly discussed his arrest and plea deal in length, but the former light-heavyweight champ is claiming that he’s learned from his mistakes.
Recently the UFC announced that it has reinstated Jones, after it was… Read More
Jon Jones Officially Reinstated by UFC
CF Staff
In a move most fans and observers believed would soon take place, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has officially reinstated former light-heavyweight champ, Jon Jones.
Earlier this year, Jones was suspended indefinitely and stripped of the 205 title, following… Read More
Anthony Johnson Tells Ryan Bader “Don’t Run or Hide”
By FCF Staff
Since Ryan Bader defeated Rashad Evans at UFC 192, the light-heavyweight has resumed his campaign for a title shot, but Anthony Johnson is arguing “Darth” hasn’t earned the #1 contender spot quite yet.
Bader worked his way… Read More
Jon Jones Promises to Show “How Great I Am”
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen when Jon Jones will fight again, but the former UFC champ has delivered a message to fighters and fans.
Recently it was announced that Jones has reached a plea deal, after his… Read More
UFC 192: Alexander Gustafsson Thanks Fans, Uploads Post Fight Pic Following Epic War
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson was bloodied and battered at UFC 192, and “The Mauler” has posted a post-fight pic and a thank you note, following his loss to Daniel Cormier.
Gustafsson and Cormier engaged in one of the… Read More
UFC 192: Ryan Bader Discusses Impressive Win, Unclear Title Shot Picture
By FCF Staff
Ryan Bader took another big step towards a title shot at UFC 192 on Saturday, but because of recent developments regarding Jon Jones, when and if “Darth” will face Daniel Cormier remains unclear.
Bader out… Read More
UFC 192: Dana White Isn’t Sure How LHW Title Shot Picture Will “Play Out”
By FCF Staff
Following UFC 192 the consensus seems to be that a rematch between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier is next, but the promotion’s president has stopped short of saying that’s the case.
Cormier worked his way to a… Read More
UFC 192: Watch The Official Weigh-Ins Beginning at 5 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
UFC 192 will take place tomorrow night in Houston, Texas, and the official weigh-ins get under way today at 5 PM/ET. You can watch the festivities, right here, at Full Contact Fighter.
The card will be… Read More
UFC 192: Rashad Evans Wasn’t Focused on Title Shot, he “Kinda Knew” Jon Jones Would be Back
By FCF Staff
Now that Jon Jones has reached a plea deal, Rashad Evans likely isn’t fighting for a title shot this weekend, but “Suga” wasn’t counting on it anyways.
Earlier this week it was announced that Jones has been… Read More
UFC 192: Rose Namajunas Says Days Fighting Like The “Tasmanian Devil” Are Over
By FCF Staff
After being defeated by Carla Esparza in her last outing, Rose Namajunas says fans will see a different type of fighter at UFC 192, when she takes on Angela Hill.
Namajunas hasn’t fought since the TUF 20… Read More
Jon Jones Releases Statement After Reaching Plea Deal
By FCF Staff
After reaching a plea deal with New Mexico authorities, which will keep him out of jail, former UFC champ Jon Jones has released a statement regarding the development.
According to multiple reports, Jones has been sentenced to… Read More
Report: Alexander Gustafsson Calls For Higher Fighter Pay, Questions Reebok Deal
By FCF Staff
Not long before he’s booked to challenge Daniel Cormier for the UFC’s light-heavyweight title, Alexander Gustafsson has called for the promotion to compensate its fighters more.
Gustafsson is scheduled to fight Cormier in the main event of… Read More
Report: Jon Jones to Attend Plea Hearing September 29th
By FCF Staff
Former UFC champ Jon Jones will reportedly appear in an Albuquerque court on September 29th to enter a plea, after he was arrested earlier this year for his alleged involvement in a hit-and-run incident.
Jones was stripped… Read More
Report: Rashad Evans Parts Ways With Glenn Robinson
By FCF Staff
Just a couple of weeks out from Rashad Evan’s October 3rd bout with Ryan Bader, it’s being reported that the former light-heavyweight champ has changed managers.
Evans, who will battle Bader in the co-headliner for UFC 192,… Read More