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Report: Dana White Says Alistair Overeem to Face Winner of Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez
By FCF Staff
When Alistair Overeem returns to the Octagon early next year, it appears as though the decorated fighter will do so with a championship on the line. Despite having spent all of 2012 on the sidelines, Overeem will… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” In UFC Title Hunt, Alistair Overeem Proves Why He’s a Smart Fighter; Cain Velasquez on the Sidelines
By Joshua Molina
Alistair Overeem has Junior Dos Santos exactly where he wants him.
The UFC Heavyweight Champion Dos Santos recently told ESPN.com that he wants to fight Overeem instead of No. 1 contender Cain Velasquez.
According to the report,… Read More
UFC 146 Medical Suspensions: Cain Velasquez Possibly Out Until November
By FCF Staff
Following its release of the UFC 146 payroll figures, the Nevada State Athletic Commission has sent out the details regarding any medical suspensions that have been enacted as a result of this past Saturday’s event in Las… Read More
Antonio Silva Fighting Cain Velasquez at UFC 146
By FCF Staff
Despite the loss of his original opponent Frank Mir, Cain Velasquez will still compete at the upcoming May 26th, UFC 146 card, as UFC President Dana White has announced that the former champion will… Read More
UFC Working On Frank Mir Vs. Cain Velasquez, Forrest Griffin Vs. Tito Ortiz III
By FCF Staff
A heavyweight matchup between former champions Cain Velasquez and Frank Mir and a third, “rubber match” between Forrest Griffin and Tito Ortiz is in the works, according to UFC owner Lorenzo Feritta, who revealed the information… Read More
Josh Thomson Talks His Future, Teammate Cain Velasquez and Prediction For Gilbert Melendez vs. Jorge Masvidal
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Strikeforce lightweight superstar Josh Thomson talks with Full Contact Fighter correspondent Jimmy Smith about his recent injury, his future plans, the recent UFC championship defeat suffered by his teammate, heavyweight… Read More
Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos Only Bout to be Broadcast at UFC on FOX 1
By FCF Staff
Even if the upcoming November 12th, heavyweight bout between champion Cain Velasquez and challenger Junior dos Santos only lasts a few seconds, the title fight will be the only one to air at the UFC on FOX… Read More
UFC Heavyweight Champ Cain Velasquez Talks Junior dos Santos, UFC Heavyweights vs. Strikeforce Heavyweights and More
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UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez talks about his upcoming championship showdown with Junior dos Santos, the talent in the Strikeforce World Heavyweight Grand Prix Tournament and the possibility of having… Read More
Junior dos Santos Credits Toughness of Shane Carwin, Wrestling of Cain Velasquez
By Kelsey Mowatt
Junior dos Santos could have sat on the sidelines and waited for the return of the injured UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez, but instead the 26 year-old-fighter elected to keep fighting, evolve as a… Read More
Report: UFC 196 Moved From PPV to FOX Sports 1 After Werdum – Velasquez II Falls Through
By FCF Staff
After both Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum announced they’re withdrawing from UFC 196 due to injuries, the card will reportedly air on FOX Sport 1, instead of being a pay-per-view event.
On Sunday, Velasquez announced he would… Read More
After UFC 168 Win, Browne Believes “I Have The Best Pedigree Right Now” Besides Velasquez and dos Santos
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Travis Browne has been a rising force in the UFC for sometime now, the 31 year-old hadn’t become one of the promotion’s biggestnames just yet, despite his impressive run. That might have changed… Read More
UFC Heavyweight Champ Velasquez Reports Shoulder Surgery “Went Well”
By FCF Staff
After it was initially reported that Cain Velasquez may not require surgery on his injured shoulder, the UFC Heavyweight Champion underwent the procedure Tuesday and is reportedly recovering well.
The 31 year-old fighter, who is coming off… Read More
Velasquez Picks Up Lengthy Medical Suspension, Coach Says Champ’s Jaw “Fine”
By FCF Staff
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has released the medical suspensions that have been handed out following UFC 166, which featured heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez stopping Junior dos Santos in the fifth round.
Although Velasquez has been… Read More
White Believes Velasquez-dos Santos III Should Have Been Stopped Earlier
By FCF Staff
Junior dos Santos may have been able to defend more of Cain Velasquez’s takedowns last night, and stunned him on a couple of occasions, but once again he was overwhelmed by the heavyweight champion.
Velasquez kept dos… Read More
UFC 166: Velasquez Stops dos Santos, Melendez Outscores Sanchez in Instant Classic
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 166 card in Houston, Texas, which saw Cain Velasquez retain the heavyweight championship, by stopping Junior dos Santos in the fifth round.
Although dos Santos was able to defend more… Read More
UFC 166 Weigh-In Results: Velasquez and dos Santos set for Rubber Match
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship held the official weigh-ins this afternoon in Houston, Texas, in advance of the promotion’s latest event Saturday, which will feature the third fight between heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos.
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UFC 166: Velasquez and dos Santos Break Down Their Third Bout
By FCF Staff
UFC 166 will be an historic night, as the card will feature a rubber match between heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez and former champ Junior dos Santos. It’s a match-up that many fans and pundits believed was inevitable,… Read More
GSP vs. Hendricks Likely Set For UFC 167, Velasquez vs. dos Santos III Targeted For UFC 166
By FCF Staff
On the same day the UFC has announced that light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones will fight Alexander Gustafsson on September 21st, UFC President Dana White has relayed tentative dates for two other huge bouts.
While speaking in a… Read More
UFC 160 Preview: Expect Velasquez vs. dos Santos III
By Kelsey Mowatt
UFC 160 goes down tonight in Las Vegas, Nevada, and although some fans question whether the main event between Cain Velasquez and “Bigfoot” Silva should be happening, the card… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Velasquez Win Bad News for Jon Jones
By Joshua Molina
Forget Anderson Silva vs. Georges St-Pierre. Forget Anderson Silva vs. Jon Jones. Forget Cain Velasquez vs. Alistair Overeem.
The real dream match is upon us: Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier.
Velasquez’s victory over Junior Dos Santos to… Read More