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UFC Rankings Update: Anthony Pettis Lands P4P Position, Josh Barnett Moves Up
By FCF Staff
UFC 164 was the biggest night in the career of Anthony Pettis to date, as the former WEC champ ended the seven fight winning streak of Benson Henderson to become UFC Lightweight Champion. As a result of… Read More
Watch the UFC Fight Night 28 Weigh-Ins
By FCF Staff
The official weigh-ins for tomorrow night’s UFC Fight Night 28 card in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, will take place today beginning at 3:00 ET/ 12:00 PT, and you can watch them right here at Full Contact Fighter.… Read More
(Updated): Former UFC Champ Sean Sherk Retiring at 40
By FCF Staff
After battling injuries for the last couple of years, former UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk has reportedly retired from fighting at the age of 40. The last time Sherk competed was in September, 2010, when he defeated… Read More
Dhiego Lima Hoping XFC 25 Win Will Open Door to UFC
Says Opponent Rainey “Hasn’t Really Been Tested”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Douglas Lima has made a name for himself under the Bellator banner and is one of the promotion’s top stars, his younger brother Dhiego has been… Read More
Is UFC Russia-Bound?
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC President Dana White would like to host an event in Russia, but needs to visit the country with Lorenzo Fertitta and research what cities and venues would be suitable.
There is no… Read More
UFC FN 30: Norman Parke Fighting Jon Tuck
By FCF Staff
The October 26th, UFC Fight Night 30 card in Manchester is nearing completion, as the promotion has announced that Norman Parke will battle lightweight Jon Tuck at the event.
Parke (18-2) is coming off a unanimous decision… Read More
UFC Star Joseph Benavidez Talks New Outlook On Training From Thailand: I’m Awkward With A Purpose
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Opinion: Josh Barnett Dominates in Return to UFC
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett made a successful return to the octagon at UFC 164, stopping fellow former heavyweight champion Frank Mir by TKO just 1:56 in the first round.
The fight started… Read More
Dana White on Josh Barnett’s UFC 164 Win: “I Didn’t Like the Stoppage”
By FCF Staff
Josh Barnett was victorious in his long awaited Octagon return last night at UFC 164, but his stoppage win over Frank Mir didn’t end without controversy. Barnett dropped Mir to the mat with a hard right knee… Read More
UFC 164 Highlights: Barnett Stops Mir
Video: Highlights: Barnett – Mir
UFC 164 Highlights: Pettis Defeats Henderson
Video: Highlights: Pettis – Henderson
UFC 164: Anthony Pettis Reveals he Injured Knee During Championship Win
By FCF Staff
Anthony Pettis called out featherweight champ Jose Aldo, right after he tapped out Benson Henderson at UFC 164, but the newly crowned champ’s next bout could be delayed.
UFC President Dana White revealed in the post-fight presser… Read More
UFC 164: Lim, Krauss, Pettis and Mendes Pick up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Not only did Anthony Pettis score the biggest win of his career and the UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 164, but the Milwaukee fighter also earned “Submission of the Night” for his verbal tap-out win over Benson… Read More
UFC 164: Anthony Pettis Ends Benson Henderson’s Reign
By FCF Staff
Anthony Pettis prevented Benson Henderson from setting a new record for title defenses at 155 tonight in Milwaukee, as the feared striker tapped out the highly regarded fighter to lay claim to the UFC’s lightweight title.
Henderson… Read More
UFC 164 Weigh-Ins: Henderson and Pettis set for Rematch
By FCF Staff
UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson and former WEC champ Anthony Pettis have cleared the final hurdle to their rematch tomorrow night in Milwaukee, as both men made weight this afternoon.
Henderson came in at… Read More
Report: Hugo Viana Off UFC FN 28 Card
By FCF Staff
It appears as though the September 4th, UFC Fight Night 28 has lost a bantamweight tilt, as Hugo “Wolverine” Viana is reporting that he’s injured his knee and is off the card.
Viana was scheduled to fight… Read More
Watch the UFC 164 Weigh-Ins Live
By FCF Staff
You can watch the official weigh-ins for UFC 164 today, right here at Full Contact Fighter, beginning at 5:00PM EST / 2:00 PM PST. Saturday’s card will be hosted by Milwaukee’s Bradley Center and will feature… Read More
UFC 167: Chael Sonnen Challenges Rashad Evans to Fight
By FCF Staff
With Wanderlei Silva reportedly unable to fight until 2014, and Vitor Belfort set to fight Dan Henderson on November 9th, Chael Sonnen has challenged Rashad Evans to fight at UFC 167. Sonnen has been… Read More
Report: UFC Looking to Book Matt Brown Versus Tarec Saffiedine
By FCF Staff
After blasting through Mike Pyle at UFC Fight Night 26 and securing his sixth straight win, it looks like Matt Brown has landed a bout with a top ten ranked opponent.
Although no date has been set… Read More
UFC FN 27: Abel Trujillo to Receive Win Bonus Despite No Contest Ruling
By FCF Staff
Abel Trujillo’s UFC Fight Night 27 bout with Roger Bowling may have ended in controversy and a no contest ruling, but the lightweight is reportedly going to collect his win bonus any ways.
Speaking at the post-fight,… Read More