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Countdown to UFC 166: Velasquez vs. dos Santos III
Bellator “Rampage vs. Tito”: UFC Vet Karo Parisyan Fighting Cristiano Souza
By FCF Staff
Bellator’s upcoming November 2nd “Rampage vs. Tito” has received a 14th bout, as the promotion has confirmed that UFC vet Karo Parisyan will fight Cristiano Souza.
Parisyan (22-10) made his Bellator debut in April and was stopped… Read More
Report: Mike Pierce Has Severe MCL Sprain After UFC FN 29 Heel Hook
By FCF Staff
Now that Rousimar Palhares has been banned by the UFC for the controversial heel hook he used to defeat Mike Pierce at UFC Fight Night 29, news has surfaced as to the extent of the latter’s injuries.… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Chris Cariaso, WSOF’s Justin Gaethje and MFC’s Kurt Southern
By FCF Staff
The latest edition of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with the UFC flyweight Chris Cariaso, WSOF lightweight Justin Gaethje and MFC 155’er Kurt Southern.
Cariaso is coming off a stoppage win over Iliarde Santos at UFC… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Week That Was”: Interviews With Bellator 103 Winner David Rickels and Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney (on Ben Askren), Fallon Fox Loses, UFC Ban of Palhares
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Fedor Talks Career, Velasquez-JDS III, Dana White and UFC
WSOF Signs UFC Vet Yushin Okami
By FCF Staff
As most observers thought would be the case, following Yushin Okami’s surprising release from the UFC in September, the top ranked middleweight has already been signed by another promotion. World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo announced… Read More
UFC 166: Tim Boetsch Believes it’s “Kind of Do or Die Time” After Consecutive Losses
By Kelsey Mowatt
This time last year, Tim Boetsch wasn’t far removed from wins over established middleweights Hector Lombard and Yushin Okami, and as a result, “The Barbarian” was poised to enter the title shot mix.… Read More
Report: Jake Ellenberger-Tarec Saffiedine Targeted for UFC’s Singapore Debut
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship relayed this past summer that it will hold its first event in Singapore on January 4th, and now a report has surfaced stating that Jake Ellenberger will fight Tarec Saffiedine at the card.… Read More
Opinion: Is the UFC Getting Tough on Steroids?
By Jesse Heitz
News recently broke that Rousimar Palhares has been permanently banned from the UFC. Several media outlets are reporting that Palhares has once again tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. This means he’s no longer welcome within the… Read More
Opinion: Intrigue Over Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney’s Strange Ben Askren Offer to the UFC
By Michael Hatamoto
Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney’s claim he would waive welterweight champion Ben Askren’s matching rights if the UFC offers him an immediate title shot after he’s signed is foolhardy, though UFC executives don’t seem to be taking the… Read More
Report: Frank Mir and Josh Barnett Lead UFC 164 Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services has released the payroll figures for UFC 164, which went down in Milwaukee on August 31st.
Leading the way was veteran heavyweights and former champions Josh Barnett and Frank Mir,… Read More
UFC Vet Terry Etim Booked For Bellator PPV
By FCF Staff
Bellator has confirmed that another UFC vet will make his debut at the promotion’s November 2nd “Rampage vs. Tito” card, as lightweight Terry Etim will fight Patrick Cenoble. The upcoming event, which will be hosted by the Long… Read More
Report: Manager Says Palhares “Very Sad” About UFC Dismissal, Will Continue Fighting
By FCF Staff
The UFC has made it clear that ignoring a referee’s attempts to halt a fight will not be tolerated, by announcing Thursday that Rousimar Palhares has been banned for his controversial submission at UFC FN 29. Now… Read More
Report: Rousimar Palhares Banned by UFC After Controversial Sub
By FCF Staff
Rousimar Palhares continues to dominate the news, following his controversial submission win over Mike Pierce at UFC Fight Night 29 Wednesday, and now word has come that the promotion has released the fighter for his actions.
UFC… Read More
UFC FN 29: Palhares Subs Pierce With Controversial Heel Hook
Video: Palhares submits Pierce in 31 seconds
UFC FN 29 Highlights: Kim KO’s Silva
Video: Kim sends Silva crashing to mat, wins by KO
Opinion: UFC Needs To Crack Down on Dirty Fighters
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC veteran Rousimar Palhares was impressive in his welterweight debut, quickly tapping out veteran Mike Pierce in 31 seconds.
Despite the win, there was a certain level of controversy due to Palhares’ refusing to let go of… Read More
UFC FN 29: Kim, Assuncao and Dillashaw Pick up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Although Dong Hyun Kim has recorded impressive wins in the past, the welterweight has utilized his overbearing top game to record many of them. At UFC Fight Night 29, however, the Judoka knocked out Erick Silva with… Read More