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UFC 175: Trevor Smith in for Bruno Santos, Will Face Chris Camozzi
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 175 has received a change, as the promotion has announced that Bruno Santos has withdrawn from the July 5th bout due to injury. As a result, Trevor Smith has agreed to step in… Read More
Report: Kyle Kingsbury Returning to Action at UFC on FOX 12
By FCF Staff
Kyle Kingsbury has reportedly elected to not hang up the gloves, and will return to action at UFC on FOX 12.
The 32 year-old’s future had been uncertain as a result of a three fight losing streak.… Read More
Glover Teixeira Avoids Surgery After UFC 172 Loss
By FCF Staff
After it was initially reported that Glover Teixeira would have to undergo shoulder surgery, following his loss to Jon Jones at UFC 172, it looks as though that’s not the case.
The light-heavyweight contender, who lost via… Read More
UFC 175: Alex Caceres Versus Urijah Faber Added to Card
By FCF Staff
It looks like the July 5th, UFC 175 card has picked up a compelling bantamweight bout, as Urijah Faber and Alex Caceres have verbally agreed to fight at the event.
The bout, which will go down at… Read More
UFC FN 43: Anthony Perosh Withdrawing, Gian Villante to Fight Sean O’Connell
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s first trip to New Zealand will not feature Australia’s Anthony Perosh after all, as the promotion has announced the light-heavyweight is withdrawing from the June 28th event. As a result, Sean O’Connell has agreed to step… Read More
UFC FN 43: Soa Palelei-Jared Rosholt Latest Addition to New Zealand Card
By FCF Staff
It didn’t take the UFC long to book Soa Palelei another bout, following his knockout win last weekend, as “The Hulk” will battle Jared Rosholt on June 28th.
The heavyweight scrap will be part of UFC Fight… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Matt Brown Nears Top Five After Latest Victory
By FCF Staff
After recording a stoppage win over Erick Silva at UFC Fight Night 40, and extending his winning streak to seven, welterweight Matt Brown continues to zone in on a top five ranking spot.
The UFC has released… Read More
UFC 173 Free Fight: Renan Barao vs Eddie Wineland
Ray Borg Knows he “Opened a Lot of Eyes” in Memorable, UFC on FOX 11 Debut
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Ray Borg lost his Octagon debut, and experienced defeat for the first time in his MMA career, the flyweight did nothing but impress at UFC on FOX 11. Borg stepped up on short notice… Read More
UFC FN 40: Matt Brown Top Earner According to Payroll Figures
By FCF Staff
Matt Brown had a big night on Saturday, as not only did he score his seventh straight win at UFC FN 40, but the welterweight made well over six figures.
According to the payroll numbers that the… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Mitch Clarke, Fit Plus Head Coach Scott MacLean
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features discussions with UFC lightweight Mitch Clarke, and Fit Plus head coach Scott MacLean.
Clarke is preparing for a bout with Al Iaquinta, which will take place… Read More
UFC FN 40: Erick Silva Cleared to Return Home After Exiting Cage on Stretcher
By FCF Staff
Despite absorbing a ton of punishment in the UFC FN 40 headliner, and leaving the Octagon on a stretcher, Erick Silva has reportedly been cleared to return home.
The Brazilian fighter, who was stopped by Matt Brown… Read More
UFC FN 40: Matt Brown Picks up Extra $100K in Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Matt Brown may have taken some punishing shots from Erick Silva early on, at UFC FN 40 Saturday night, but any pain the welterweight feels today is likely well worth it.
Not only did Brown go on… Read More
UFC FN 40: Matt Brown Stops Erick Silva in Thrilling Headliner
By FCF Staff
Matt Brown made the most of his headliner status tonight at UFC Fight Night 40, as the rugged welterweight roared back to stop Erick Silva in an instant classic.
Early on in the fight it looked as… Read More
UFC Fight Night Cincinnati: Brown vs Silva Preview
UFC FN 40 Weigh-in Results: Erick Silva and Matt Brown Ready for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow’s UFC Fight Night 40 card in Cincinnati, which will see Matt Brown battle fellow welterweight contender Erick Silva in the headliner.
The #7th ranked Brown came in at 170.5 pounds… Read More
UFC FN 40: Watch the Weigh-ins Live Beginning at 4 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
You can watch the official weigh-ins for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 40 card, right here at Full Contact Fighter, beginning today at 4 PM/ET-1 PM/PT.
The May 10th event, which will be hosted by the U.S. Bank… Read More
UFC on FOX 12: Josh Thomson to Battle Michael Johnson
By FCF Staff
Michael Johnson has been hoping for a bout with a top contender, and the UFC has announced that the lightweight will face the #3 ranked, Josh Thomson on July 26th.
The fight will be part of UFC… Read More
UFC on FOX 12: Anthony Johnson to Face Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
By FCF Staff
Following his impressive, decision win over Phil Davis last month, Anthony Johnson has been booked to fight accomplished veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on July 26th.
The light-heavyweight scrap will be part of UFC on FOX 12, which… Read More
UFC 175: Stefan Struve Returning to Action Versus Matt Mitrione
By FCF Staff
Having been treated for a rare heart condition, Stefan Struve will return to the Octagon on July 5th and will battle Matt Mitrione. The heavyweight bout will be part of UFC 175, which will be hosted by… Read More