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Retired UFC Middleweight Jorge Rivera Says Champ Anderson Silva Has His Work Cut Out For Him
By Tom Taylor
It’s been almost three months since Jorge Rivera announced his retirement. On January 20th, at UFC on FX 1, the former UFC middleweight blasted Eric Schafer with a barrage of punches, scored a TKO win, and walked… Read More
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champs Give Predictions For Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans Showdown
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Some of the greatest names in the sport’s pantheon have held and fought for the UFC’s 205lbs title since its inception in 1997, including Hall of Famers Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell and iconic fighters including Vitor… Read More
Report: Thiago Alves Fighting Yoshihiro Akiyama Next
By FCF Staff
Although Yoshihiro Akiyama has lost four straight bouts in the Octagon, the Japanese star will reportedly fight former welterweight contender Thiago Alves this summer. The bout is expected to take place on the upcoming July 21st, UFC… Read More
Report: Melvin Guillard Fighting Fabricio Camoes at UFC 148
By FCF Staff
Melvin Guillard will look to end his two fight losing streak and against the surging Fabricio Camoes at UFC 148. According to multiple reports the fight will take place on the July 7th card, which will be… Read More
Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen II Booked for Joao Havelange Stadium June 23rd
Vitor Belfort-Wanderlei Silva Rematch Also Added to UFC 147
By FCF Staff
As UFC President Dana White recently reported, the promotion has announced today that the rematch between middleweight champ Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen will be… Read More
Demian Maia to Make Welterweight Debut Versus Dong Hyun Kim
Riki Fukuda to Face Costa Philippou at UFC 148
By FCF Staff
Demian Maia will face a stiff test in the decorated grappler’s welterweight debut, as today the UFC announced that the former middleweight will take on the resilient Dong… Read More
Report: Tito Ortiz Says Rubber Match With Forrest Griffin Booked For UFC 148
By FCF Staff
Tito Ortiz’s professional career could come to a close, July 7th, at UFC 148. The former light-heavyweight champion is reporting via his official Twitter account that he will face Forrest Griffin for a third time at the… Read More
Jake Shields: “I Have To Go Out And Reprove Myself”
Former #1 Contender Ready for Yoshihiro Akiyama
By Kelsey Mowatt
This time last year, Jake Shields was busy preparing for what was the biggest fight of his career, as the decorated fighter was set to battle UFC Welterweight Champion… Read More
“Mayhem” Miller To Face C.B. Dollaway At UFC 146 In May
By FCF Staff
After a dismal showing against opposing “The Ultimate Fighter” coach Michael Bisping in December, Jason “Mayhem” Miller (24-8) will be given another opportunity to prove himself in The Octagon when he faces C.B. Dollaway (11-4) at UFC… Read More
UFC On FOX 2 Results
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 2: Evans vs. Davis
Saturday, Jan. 28
Main Event:
Rashad Evans def. Phil Davis via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Main Card:
Chael Sonnen def. Michael Bisping via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)… Read More
Chael Sonnen: “I Am The Best Fighter In The World”
By Joshua Carey
When UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen is slated to fight, he’s expected to unleash a flurry of pre-fight trash talk on his foe.
However, Sonnen refrained from doing so when he faced and defeated Brian Stann this… Read More
Undefeated Chris Weidman To Face Demian Maia At UFC On Fox 2
By FCF Staff
Undefeated 27-year-old prospect Chris Weidman (7-0) got a huge break today when he was called up to face Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist Demian Maia (15-3), live on Fox, on Jan. 28.
Weidman will fill the spot that Michael… Read More
Eric Wisely Facing Charles Oliveira January 28th
By FCF Staff
Former lightweight prospect Charles Oliveira will drop to featherweight and will face Eric Wisely January 28th at the UFC on FOX 2 card in Chicago. The promotion has added the bout to the line-up of the upcoming… Read More
Nik Lentz Stepping in for Injured Paul Sass at UFC on FOX 2
By FCF Staff
Nik Lentz won’t have to wait long for an opportunity to get back on the winning track, following his loss to Mark Bocek on December 10th, as the UFC has announced that the lightweight is stepping in… Read More
Johnny Bedford Tapped for Bout with Eddie Wineland
By FCF Staff
With former bantamweight contender Demetrious Johnson headed to the UFC’s new flyweight division, the promotion has announced that “Ultimate Fighter” Season 14 competitor Johnny Bedford, will step in for Johnson against Eddie Wineland on January 28th.
The… Read More
“King Mo” To Dana White: Give “Mayhem” Another Chance
Strikeforce vet discusses helping Machida prepare for Jones
By Kelsey Mowatt
While the odds makers and most MMA pundits are predicting Jon Jone’s reign as light-heavyweight champion will continue this Saturday, when he faces Lyoto Machida at UFC 140, “King… Read More
UFC on FOX 2 Presser: Sonnen and Munoz Fighting “To Set an Example”
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship headed to Chicago today to promote its upcoming UFC on FOX 2 card, January 28th at the city’s United Center.
The press conference feature all six competitors from the upcoming “triple header” card,… Read More
Line-Up Finalized for TUF 14 Finale
By FCF Staff
Now that the final episode of “The Ultimate Fighter”, season 14, has aired, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced the complete card for the show’s finale this Saturday in Las Vegas.
As a result… Read More
Chris Leben Suspended for One Year Following Failed Drug Test
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced today that it has suspended Chris Leben for one year, after the middleweight reportedly tested positive for the painkillers oxycodone and oxymorphone, following his stoppage loss to Mark Munoz last month.… Read More
TUF’s John “Prince” Albert: “My Biggest Fear Is Being Out Of Shape”
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Featherweight upstart John “Prince” Albert, a cast member on this season’s The Ultimate Fighter, talks with Full Contact Fighter correspondent Scott Corl about his experience on the show.
The… Read More