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UFC on FX 8: Belfort, Souza, Larsen And Martins Pick Up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Not surprisingly, Vitor Belfort was handed “Knockout of the Night” and an extra $50,000 for his thrilling finish of Luke Rockhold at UFC on FX 8 in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil. The 36 year-old vet sent… Read More
UFC on FX 8: Vitor Belfort Stops Luke Rockhold In Electrifying Fashion
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort scored what is likely one of the more memorable stoppages in UFC history tonight in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, as the feared striker floored Luke Rockhold with a spinning heel kick and then finished the… Read More
UFC Fines And Suspends Nate Diaz For Controversial Tweet
By FCF Staff
The controversial tweet that captured headlines Thursday has cost Nate Diaz $20,000 and a 90 day suspension, according to multiple reports. The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced the disciplinary action Friday.
Diaz has been fined and suspended for… Read More
Report: UFC Vet Paul Kelly Convicted of Trafficking Heroin
By FCF Staff
UFC veteran Paul Kelly is facing a lengthy stint in prison, as the fighter has reportedly been found guilty of trafficking heroin by a British jury.
According to a report from the Liverpool Echo, the 28 year-old… Read More
UFC on FX 8: Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold Make Weight Before Fiery Face-Off
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold have cleared the final hurdle to their UFC on FX 8 headliner tomorrow night in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, as both men made weight this afternoon.
Both Belfort… Read More
Watch Today’s UFC on FX 8 Weigh-Ins
You can watch today’s official UFC on FX 8 weigh-ins right here at Full Contact Fighter beginning at 3:00PM ET / 12:00PM PT.
The card will be headlined by a middleweight bout between accomplished vet Vitor Belfort and former… Read More
UFC Suspends Nate Diaz, Investigating Controversial Tweet
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that Nate Diaz has been suspended and that the promotion has initiated an investigation, regarding a tweet the fighter posted that included a gay slur.
“We are very disappointed… Read More
Brandon Vera Confirms Return to Heavyweight, UFC 164 Tilt With Ben Rothwell
By FCF Staff
Brandon Vera has confirmed that he will be returning to the heavyweight division for the first time since 2008, and will fight Ben Rothwell as expected on August 31st. The bout will be part of UFC… Read More
Antonio Silva Respects UFC Champ Cain Velasquez, But “There’s No Superheroes In This Sport”
Sees “Heavy Hands” as Key to Victory at UFC 160
By Kelsey Mowatt
If you caught Antonio Silva’s first encounter with Cain Velasquez, then you may be having a tough… Read More
Pat Healy Releases Statement Confirming Positive Marijuana Test Following UFC 159 Victory
By FCF Staff
According to a statement from UFC lightweight Pat Healy, the fighter tested positive for marijuana following his UFC 159 fight with Jim Miller.
Healy, through a representative released the following statement today:
“I would… Read More
Report: Brandon Vera vs. Ben Rothwell In Works For UFC 164
By FCF Staff
UFC 164 could feature Brandon Vera returning to heavyweight, as the veteran fighter will reportedly battle Ben Rothwell at the August 31st event, which will take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
According to a report from… Read More
UFC 160: Mark Hunt Remains Outside U.S., Promotion Confident Visa Issue Will Be Solved
By FCF Staff
Last week UFC 160’s Mark Hunt reported that visa issues had prevented him from traveling to the U.S., and during a media call today to promote the May 25th card, it was revealed the heavyweight still… Read More
Report: Alistair Overeem Likely to Return at UFC 164
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem will look to rebound from the TKO loss he suffered versus Antonio “Big Foot” Silva in February, and an injury which pulled him from this month’s UFC 160 card at UFC 164 in August.… Read More
Chris Cariaso Excited For UFC On FX 8 Bout With Jussier “Formiga”: “Anybody Who Is Going To Get Me To That Belt”
By Kelsey Mowatt
This Saturday’s UFC on FX 8 card will feature a pivotal bout in the promotion’s flyweight division, as the number seven ranked Chris Cariaso will take on the the fifth place holder Jussier “Formiga” da Silva. Although… Read More
Report: Joe Lauzon and Michael Johnson Have Agreed to UFC on FOX Sports 1 Bout
By FCF Staff
Joe Lauzon has gone on record saying he would like to fight at the upcoming, UFC on FOX Sports 1 card in Boston, and according a report, the vet has agreed to fight Michael Johnson at… Read More
Jordan Mein Recovering From Eye Injury, Targeting Toronto UFC For Return
By Kelsey Mowatt
While Jordan Mein may not have scored his second Octagon win at UFC on FOX 7 last month, the rising welterweight continued to demonstrate during his loss to Matt Brown, why he’s been mentioned in the… Read More
UFC Vet Caros Fodor Reporting New Six Fight Deal With ONE FC
By Kelsey Mowatt
As one would likely expect, it hasn’t taken UFC and Strikeforce vet Caros Fodor to find work, as the lightweight has informed Full Contact Fighter that he’s signed a six fight deal with ONE FC.
Fodor (7-3),… Read More