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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
UFC FN 29: Shields Gets by Maia, Kim Blasts Silva
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC Fight Night 29 card in Barueri, Brazil, which saw Jake Shields grind his way to a split decision win over welterweight contender Demian Maia.
In the co-main-event, Dong Hyun Kim… Read More
Report: Mitch Gagnon-Alex Caceres Added to UFC FN 33
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 33 has eleven fights booked, as according to multiple reports Mitch Gagnon will fight bantamweight Alex Caceres at the December 6th card. The event will be hosted by the Brisbane Entertainment Center in Brisbane, Australia.… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features Bellator’s Douglas Lima and UFC’s Tim Boetsch
By FCF Staff
The latest edition of Full Contact Fighter Radio features conversations with recent Bellator welterweight tourney winner Douglas Lima, and UFC middleweight contender Tim Boetsch.
Lima is coming off a brutal, KO finish of Ben Saunders at Bellator… Read More
UFC FN 33: Julie Kedzie vs. Aleksandra Albu Added to Card
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 33 in Brisbane Australia has its 11th bout booked, as according to multiple reports, bantamweight Julie Kedzie will fight promotional newcomer Aleksandra Albu. The card will be hosted by the city’s Entertainment Centre.
Kedzie (16-12)… Read More
UFC FN 29 Weigh-Ins: Maia and Shields Set, Silva Overweight on First Attempt
By FCF Staff
Welterweights Demian Maia and Jake Shields both made weight this afternoon in Barueri, Brazil, clearing the way to their main event about tomorrow night at UFC Fight Night 29.
Shields came in at 171 pounds for the… Read More