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Bellator Releases UFC Vet Matt Riddle After Latest Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
After withdrawing from a scheduled bout with Nate Coy this Friday at Bellator 109, Matt Riddle has been released from the promotion. Bellator has not disclosed why the UFC veteran pulled out from the bout, but it… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Lawler a Big Mover After UFC 167 Win
By FCF Staff
Robbie Lawler continues to have a big comeback year, as the punishing slugger has catapulted up the welterweight ranks as a result of his split decision win over Rory MacDonald at UFC 167.
Lawler was ranked #10… Read More
UFC 167 Medical Suspensions: Hendricks, Donovan and Villante Earn Longest Terms
By FCF Staff
Georges St. Pierre may have emerged from his UFC 167 bout with Johny Hendricks bruised and bloodied, but it turns out the latter has received a longer medical suspension.
According to information disclosed today by the Nevada… Read More
UFC 167: Sonnen Planning Return to 185, “I’ve Always Struggled” at 205
By FCF Staff
After being stopped by former light-heavyweight champ Rashad Evans in the opening round at UFC 167, Chael Sonnen apparently doesn’t see a future competing at 205 pounds. If Sonnen had won, of course, things may have been… Read More
UFC 167: Georges St. Pierre and Rashad Evans Top Payroll
By FCF Staff
As one would expect to be the case, welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre and former light-heavyweight champ Rashad Evans were the top earners at Saturday’s UFC 167 card, according to figures released by the Nevada State Athletic… Read More
After UFC 167 Win, Evans Interested in Facing Gustafsson or Teixeira
By FCF Staff
After suffering a unanimous decision and disappointing loss to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira earlier this year, former light-heavyweight champ Rashad Evans has rebounded with consecutive wins and is hoping to face a top contender next.
While speaking to… Read More
Opinion: The UFC 20 Years Later
By Jesse Heitz
This week, the most dominant promotion in Mixed Martial Arts, as well as the founding company of modern MMA, turned twenty years old. This is certainly a momentous occasion for our sport. A sport that has… Read More
UFC 167: White Blasts Nevada Commission After Controversial GSP Win
By FCF Staff
Although Georges St. Pierre was bruised and bloodied by Johny Hendricks at UFC 167 last night, the renowned fighter retained the welterweight championship with a split decision win. The bout’s scoring understandably didn’t sit well with… Read More
UFC Announces Rockhold-Philippou, Henderson-Thomson For Upcoming Cards
By FCF Staff
Following last night’s UFC 167 card in Las Vegas, the promotion has announced two headliners for its early 2014 schedule. On January 25th, at UFC on FOX 10, former lightweight champ Benson Henderson will battle Josh Thomson,… Read More
UFC 167: St. Pierre Says Personal Issues Making Him “Crazy” After Controversial Win
By Kelsey Mowatt
Heading into UFC 167 there was considerable speculation and discussion as to whether Georges St. Pierre might announce he’s retiring after the event, and following his controversial split decision win over Johny Hendricks, it’s become somewhat… Read More
UFC 167 Highlights: St. Pierre vs. Hendricks
Video: UFC 167: St-Pierre/Hendricks highlights
UFC 167: GSP Escapes With Split Decision Win, Announces Break From Fighting
By FCF Staff
The MMA world has been delivered a serious jolt tonight at UFC 167 in Las Vegas, as not only did welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre retain his title with a controversial, split decision win, he’s announced he’s… Read More
Watch UFC 167 Preliminary Card Action Beginning at 6:30 ET / 3:30 PT
By FCF Staff
You can watch three fights from today’s UFC 167 card right here at Full Contact Fighter, beginning at 6:30 ET / PM 3:30 PT/PM.
The match-ups that are scheduled for the online portion of the event… Read More
Report: Darren Elkins to Fight Jeremy Stephens at UFC on FOX 10
By FCF Staff
After knocking out Rony “Jason” in impressive fashion at UFC Fight Night 32 earlier this month, Jeremy Stephens will take on the promotion’s #10 ranked featherweight Darren Elkins next, as the two have reportedly agreed to fight… Read More
UFC 167 Weigh-Ins: GSP And Hendricks Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow night’s UFC 167 card in Las Vegas, Nevada, which will feature welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre taking on Johny Hendricks in the main event.
Both of the renowned fighters… Read More
UFC’s Dana White Announces Creation of Women’s Strawweight Division
By FCF Staff
Dana White may have said earlier this year that the UFC wouldn’t be adding another women’s divisions any time soon, but the company’s brass has evidently changed its mind.
While appearing on the The Fighter & The Kid… Read More
Watch the UFC 167 Weigh-Ins Beginning at 7:00 ET / 4:00 PT
By FCF Staff
You can watch the official weigh-ins for tomorrow’s UFC 167 card tomorrow night in Las Vegas, right here at Full Contact Fighter, beginning at 7:00 PM/ET / 4:00PM/PT.
The card will feature welterweight champion Georges… Read More
UFC Announces Jan. 15th, Atlanta Card, Miller-Sicilia, Dillashaw-Easton Booked
By FCF Staff
Not only has the Ultimate Fighting Championship announced that it’s returning to Atlanta for a January 15th card, but the promotion has confirmed two bouts for the event.
At featherweight, Cole Miller will battle Sam Sicilia, and… Read More
Report: Jones-Teixeira Not Headlining UFC 170
By FCF Staff
Not long after the UFC announced that Jon Jones would defend the light-heavyweight title versus Glover Teixeira on February 22nd, Dana White relayed today that the bout is not a go for UFC 170 afterall.
According to… Read More
Brendan Schaub Signs New Multi-Fight Deal With UFC
By FCF Staff
Following his impressive, first round victory over Matt Mitrione at UFC 165 in September, heavyweight Brendan Schaub has announced that he’s signed a new multi-fight deal with the promotion.
The 30 year-old fighter, who has gone 6-3… Read More