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UFC FN 33 Weigh-In Results: Mark Hunt and “Bigfoot” Silva set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for Friday’s UFC Fight Night 33 card in Brisbane, Australia, which will feature Mark Hunt taking on Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva in the main event.
In the co-headliner, former light-heavyweight champ Mauricio… Read More
Report: Mark Hunt and “Bigfoot” Silva Have Agreed to December Bout
By FCF Staff
Heavyweights Mark Hunt and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva will apparently look to get back on track against one another, as according to reports, the two have agreed to fight in December.
News of the bout was reported first… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Erick Silva Shines in UFC on FUEL 10 Show; Why is former UFC Superstar Jon Fitch in the WSOF?
By Joshua Molina
Brazilian superstar Erick Silva returned to his winning ways Saturday in a stunning triangle armbar submission victory over Jason High.
Silva, of course, is one of the UFC‘s brightest, fastest-rising stars, whose momentum was derailed when he… Read More
UFC 160: Cain Velasquez Storms Through “Bigfoot” Silva Again, Junior dos Santos KO’s Mark Hunt
By FCF Staff
It appears as though a third bout between UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos is inevitable, as both men scored stoppage wins tonight at UFC 160 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Velasquez floored Antonio “Bigfoot”… Read More
UFC 160 Weigh-Ins: Cain Velasquez and “Bigfoot” Silva Set For Rematch
By FCF Staff
UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez and challenger Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva have cleared the final hurdle for their rematch tomorrow night at UFC 160, as both men made weight this afternoon in Las Vegas. Velasquez… Read More
Jason High Steps In To Face Erick Silva In Place of John Hathaway at UFC on FUEL TV 10
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Welterweight Jason High will replace unable John Hathaway to fight Erick Silva in their UFC on Fuel TV 10 main card bout.
High (16-3) is returning after dropping… Read More
Report: Thiago Silva vs. Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante Moved To UFC on FUEL TV 10
By FCF Staff
An all Brazilian, light-heavyweight bout between Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante and Thiago Silva will now reportedly take place on June 8th, rather than July 6th as originally thought.
The fight has been moved to the UFC on FUEL… Read More
Report: Cain Velasquez vs. “Bigfoot” Silva II, Alistair Overeem vs. Junior dos Santos Set For UFC 160
By FCF Staff
After knocking out Alistair Overeem at UFC 156 earlier this month, it appears as though Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva has been given an opportunity to avenge his one sided, stoppage loss to heavyweight champ Cain… Read More
Report: Dana White “Not Opposed” to Cain Velasquez vs. “Bigfoot” Silva II
By FCF Staff
Not only did Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva shock many throughout the MMA world by knocking out decorated striker Alistair Overeem at UFC 156, but the heavyweight blasted away the promotion’s plans for an Overeem-Cain Velasquez title fight in… Read More
Jose Aldo, Frankie Edgar, Bobby Green and “Bigfoot” Silva Pick Up 156 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
The MMA world was expecting a thrilling fight between UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar, and the highly regarded fighters engaged in an action packed, five round bout last night in Las… Read More
Anderson Silva to Return to Octagon This Spring
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva will reportedly defend his title sometime this spring, according to UFC President Dana White.
White shared his thoughts during a post-UFC 158 media scrum yesterday in Canada:
“Spring… he wants to fight… Read More
Opinion: What’s Next For Anderson Silva?
By Michael Hatamoto
Vitor Belfort used a swift high kick to Michael Bisping’s dome to end the British fighter’s chance (again) of a shot at the UFC middleweight title.
With Bisping out of the running, it’s going to be fascinating… Read More
Report: UFC Eyeing Rashad Evans vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira For Super Bowl Weekend
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has begun mapping out its Super Bowl Weekend event, and according to the Brazilian outlet SporTV, the card could feature a light-heavyweight bout between Rashad Evans and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
The card, which… Read More
Report: Dana White Says UFC Offer Will Make Anderson Silva Say “Yes, Yes, Yes” to Bout With Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
It was if Anderson Silva knew heading into UFC 153 that a win over Stephan Bonnar would only heighten calls for a fight between himself and the light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones, and the middleweight champ has consistently… Read More
Jon Fitch, Erick Silva, “Minotauro” Nogueira, and Rony Jason Collect UFC 153 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Jon Fitch was gunning for an impressive comeback win as well as a performance bonus at UFC 153 last night in Rio de Janeiro, and the perennial contender managed to get both. Fitch and rising welterweight Erick… Read More
UFC 153: Anderson Silva Stops Stephan Bonnar, “Minotauro” Nogueira Taps Out BJJ Critic Dave Herman
By FCF Staff
Despite a determined effort, Stephan Bonnar was unable to shock the MMA world tonight in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as the light-heavyweight fell to the heavy favorite and middleweight champ Anderson Silva.
Silva’s latest memorable performance not… Read More
UFC 153 Weigh-Ins: Anderson Silva and Stephan Bonnar On Weight For Light-Heavyweight Headliner
By FCF Staff
As one might have expected would be the case, UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva came in several pounds under today for his light-heavyweight bout tomorrow with Stephan Bonnar.
The renowned fighter tipped the scales at 202 pounds… Read More
UFC 153 Media Call: Anderson Silva: “It’s a Great Challenge to Fight Stephan Bonnar”, Not Eyeing Bout With Light-Heavyweight Champ Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
Less than two weeks away from its next event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the UFC held a media call today which featured main competitors Anderson Silva, Stephan Bonnar, Dave Herman and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Of course,… Read More
Travis Browne Says “It’s My Time to Shine”, But “Bigfoot” Silva Predicting Victory “Inside Two Rounds”
Jon Dodson Fighting Jussier Formiga For #1 Flyweight Contender Spot
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is returning to Minneapolis, Minnesota, this Friday for it’s latest FX event, and the card will feature several of the promotion’s rising commodities.… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Out of Desperation, UFC Risks Anderson Silva
By Joshua Molina
What happens if . . .
Stephan Bonnar pulls off an upset and knocks out Anderson Silva? No, it’s not likely, but stranger things have happened.
Silva, the middleweight champion, will jump to light heavyweight, so the… Read More