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UFC 159: Roy Nelson, Jim Miller, and Pat Healy Earn Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Pat Healy may have missed out on two title fights with former Strikeforce champ Gilbert Melendez in recent months, but the rugged lightweight made the most of his Octagon return tonight, by earning “Submission of the Night” … Read More
UFC 159 Tilt Between Nick Catone and James Head Pulled From Event
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced that a welterweight bout between Nick Catone and James Head has been cut from tonight’s UFC 159 card, as Catone was reportedly hospitalized for dehydration.
Cate failed to make weight yesterday in Newark, … Read More
Opinion: UFC 159 At Long Last
By Jesse Heitz
Finally, the time is upon us. We’re on the precipice of UFC 159, which features the much-anticipated light heavyweight clash between UFC Champion, Jon “Bones” Jones, and his challenger, Chael Sonnen. These two men will finally settle … Read More
Watch Today’s Official UFC 159 Weigh-Ins
By FCF Staff
The official weigh-ins for UFC 159 will take place today at 4:00PM EST / 1:00PM PST and you can watch them right here at Full Contact Fighter.
Here is the line-up for the card, which will be … Read More
Michael Bisping and Alan Belcher Feud Continues at UFC 159 Presser (Video)
By FCF Staff
Michael Bisping and Alan Belcher have exchanged plenty of words heading into their UFC 159 tilt this Saturday,and nothing changed at a presser today to promote the card. After the two middleweights squared off for photos, UFC … Read More
Report: Daniel Cormier’s Future Regarding Weight Class Could Be Determined This Week
By FCF Staff
Now that Daniel Cormier has emerged victorious from his Octagon debut, by handing former heavyweight champ Frank Mir a unanimous decision loss at UFC on FOX 8, the rising star and his camp will try to determine … Read More
Chael Sonnen Gives “Awkward” Interview on “Sportscenter”
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen has been somewhat reserved–by his usual standards–heading into his bout with UFC 159 this Saturday night, but the former middleweight’s recent appearance on Sportscenter was far from that.
An animated Sonnen requested to touch host … Read More
Michael Bisping To Alan Belcher: “All I’ve Got To Do Is Show Up, Slap Your Little Face, Take My Check And Go Home”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While you’d be hard pressed to argue that Michael Bisping isn’t one of MMA’s most polarizing fighters, there’s also no questioning the fact that he’s one of the sport’s most captivating, in and out of the cage. … Read More
UFC Vet Vladimir Matyushenko Bellator Bound
By FCF Staff
UFC and IFL veteran Vladimir Matyushenko has found a new employer, as Bellator has announced that it has signed the accomplished, 42 year-old-fighter. Matyushenko recently exited from the UFC, following back-to-back defeats to noted light-heavyweights Ryan Bader … Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Strikeforce Returns For One Night Stand in San Jose Saturday
By Joshua Molina
If Strikeforce will have a legacy beyond Ronda Rousey, it begins and ends Saturday night.
UFC on FOX 7 features former Strikeforce champ Gilbert Melendez challenging UFC lightweight champ Benson Henderson, in a major fight, featuring two … Read More
Opinion: Frank Mir, Daniel Cormier Look to Compete For Title Shot
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC heavyweights Frank Mir and Daniel Cormier both have a lot on the line when they step into the cage at UFC on FOX 7 in San Jose on Saturday.
Cormier, the former Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix … Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC in April is on Overload
By Joshua Molina
We’re halfway through four straight weeks of UFC programming on broadcast television and Pay Per View. If ever there was a group of executives looking to cash in while a product is hot, it is the people … Read More
UFC Upstart Conor McGregor Calls For Second Fight In Two Weeks At UFC 159
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Coming off of a stunning “Knockout of the Night” victory over Marcus Brimage at his UFC debut, breakout star Conor McGregor has voiced his desire to fill in for the injured Joe Proctor and fight Al … Read More
Daniel Cormier Focused on Frank Mir, But Says Move to Light-Heavyweight Still Possible: “I Want to be the UFC Champion”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Of all the Strikeforce competitors who have moved over to the UFC, Daniel Cormier has captured some of the most attention, and for good reason. The 34 year-old-fighter is one of the most accomplished wrestlers to transition … Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Delusional Dana, Diaz and Cyborg’s Big Chance
By Joshua Molina
In the latest display of unprofessional behavior from UFC President Dana White, the brash boss has publicly called out Swedish regulatory officials for their decision to pull Alexander Gustafsson from Saturday’s fight with Gegard Mousasi.
He wrote … Read More
Opinion: Gegard Mousasi Has the Skills, Needs to Keep Motivation Going
By Michael Hatamoto
Armenian fighter Gegard Mousasi could claw his way into a UFC light heavyweight title shot by picking up a couple of wins in the UFC cage.
He hopes to begin his UFC journey against Alexander Gustafsson, when … Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” At UFC on FUEL 9, Gegard Mousasi Could Emerge As Dead Strikeforce’s Most Promising Star
By Joshua Molina
Of all the Strikeforce fighters who have debuted or will debut in the UFC, a man by the name of Gegard Mousasi is perhap’s the most intriguing.
Mousasi, the former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion, will fight Alexander … Read More
Opinion: Former Champion Lyoto Machida Has an Upcoming Title Shot
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida is expected to compete for the LHW championship against either Jon Jones or Chael Sonnen in 2013.
Until then, Machida could take a fight against a different opponent, according to … Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC Somehow Bounces Back After Bizarre 2012
By Joshua Molina
Somehow, some way, the UFC has turned the corner on its rough 2012 and could be experiencing another business boom.
After injuries and drug suspensions wrecked 2012, UFC has bounced back with strong TV and Pay Per … Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Chael The Pro Wrestler Returns — Woooo!
By Joshua Molina
Chael Sonnen, you’re back.
Maybe it was the rumored 850,000-Pay Per View buy rate for the GSP vs. Nick Diaz fight that sparked Sonnen to turn on the pro wrestling persona, to defend his Pay Per View … Read More