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Chris Cariaso Says Loss to John Moraga “Lit The Fire” in Flyweight Heading Into UFC on FX 8
By Kelsey Mowatt
Heading into his UFC 155 bout with John Moraga in December, Chris Cariaso was hoping to record his fourth consecutive victory and secure a title fight with flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson as well. At the end of… Read More
Report: UFC Fines Anderson Silva $50,000
By FCF Staff
It appears as though Anderson Silva has been reprimanded by the UFC, after the middleweight champ has reportedly elected to not attend various media events tomorrow in Los Angeles, which are to promote his July 6th… Read More
Antonio Carvalho Announces UFC Cut
By FCF Staff
Following his first round, stoppage loss to Darren Elkins at UFC 158 in March, Antonio Carvalho has announced he’s been cut by the promotion.
The 33 year-old featherweight relayed via Twitter:
I have been cut by the… Read More
UFC’s Akira Corassani Tells Conor McGregor: “I Hereby Challenge You”
By FCF Staff
Since the August 17th, UFC on FOX Sports 1 has yet to have a bout officially announced for the card, Akira Corassani is apparently hoping to fight rising fighter Conor McGregor at the event. The card,… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC Needs To Energize Its Heavyweight Division
By Joshua Molina
Cain Velasquez will defend his UFC heavyweight championship on May 25 against Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva, in a fight that illustrates the lack of depth in the heavyweight division.
Velasquez destroyed Silva in their first fight about a… Read More
UFC 160: Cain Velasquez vs. “Big Foot” Silva II Extended Preview
Former UFC Star Duane Ludwig Finds Joy In Coaching
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC welterweight Duane Ludwig might not officially be done fighting, but he has found coaching to be a very successful way to stay involved in MMA.
The amateur kickboxer turned Muay Thai fighter… Read More
Report: Matt Brown And Thiago Alves Have Agreed to UFC on FOX Sports 1 Bout
By FCF Staff
The upcoming, August 17th, UFC on FOX Sports 1 card in Boston appears to have landed a compelling welterweight match-up, as according to multiple reports, Matt Brown and Thiago Alves have agreed to fight at the event.… Read More
Cheick Kongo Says New Deal With UFC Possible: “On Very Good Terms” With Promotion
By FCF Staff
Although earlier in the week it was widely reported that Cheick Kongo’s seven year run with the UFC has likely concluded, the French heavyweight has issued a statement on Facebook, which leaves the door open to a… Read More
Paulo Thiago vs. Michel Prazeres Confirmed For UFC on FX 8
By FCF Staff
With Lance Benoist no longer able to fight Paulo Thiago as scheduled due to injury, the promotion has announced that undefeated newcomer Michael Prazeres will battle Thiago on May 18th. The bout will be part of… Read More
Chris Camozzi Moved Into UFC on FX 8 Bout With “Jacare” Souza
By FCF Staff
With Costa Philippou unable to fight “Jacare” Souza, due to a cut he reportedly incurred in training, the UFC has shuffled the UFC on FX 8 line-up and Chris Camozzi will now fight the decorated grappler. According… Read More
Report: Costa Philippou Off UFC on FX 8 Card
By FCF Staff
The May 18th, UFC on FX 8 card appears to have lost a compelling middleweight bout, as Costa Philippou has reportedly been forced to withdraw from his fight with former Strikeforce champ “Jacare” Souza.
Philippou has incurred… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Delusional Tito and Other UFC and MMA Mysteries
By Joshua Molina
Four months into the year and so many questions linger about the state of the UFC and mixed martial arts.
Here’s a look at some of the obvious questions fans should be asking:
What… Read More
Report: Cheick Kongo Not Expected to Return to UFC
By FCF Staff
After an 18 fight and near seven year long run in the UFC, Cheick Kongo’s next bout will likely not take place in the Octagon. The French heavyweight was KO’d by Roy Nelson in the first round… Read More
New FCF Radio Features UFC’s Jason High and Cole Miller
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features discussions with UFC competitors Jason High and Cole Miller. High is preparing for a June 8th bout with Erick Silva at UFC on FUEL TV 10, while Miller… Read More
Diego Sanchez Announces Return At UFC 164
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Former UFC lightweight contender Diego Sanchez will return to The Octagon at UFC 164 in August.
Coming off of a controversial split-decision victory over Takanori Gomi at UFC on Fuel TV 8, The Ultimate Fighter 1… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: UFC Must Book Super Fights, Not Gimmick Ones
By Joshua Molina
In the past year, Jon Jones has fought twice — against Chael Sonnen and Vitor Belfort.
Those are two guys who, at this stage of their career, probably ought to be competing in the World… Read More
Sergio Pettis Fighting UFC Vet Jeff Curran For Flyweight Belt At RFA 8
By FCF Staff
Resurrection Fighting Alliance has announced that rising flyweight Sergio Pettis will battle WEC and UFC vet Jeff Curran for the promotion’s vacant title, June 21st in Milwaukee. The card will also feature featherweight champion Jared Downing… Read More