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Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Let Josh Barnett Into the UFC; Jon Jones, Dan Henderson Spat Childish
By Joshua Molina
UFC needs to sign Josh Barnett.
He’s a good fighter. He’s a talenter talker. He’s got a name that people recognize.
Barnett used to wear heavyweight gold in the UFC. But he was stripped after testing positive… Read More
Justin Salas Out of UFC on FX 7, Edson Barboza Fighting Octagon Newcomer Lucas Martins
By FCF Staff
Just over two weeks away from the January 19th, UFC on FX 7 card in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the promotion has announced that lightweight Justin Salas will no longer fight Edson Barboza due to an injury. The… Read More
UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn Announces Retirement From MMA
By FCF Staff
After scoring over 100 professional wins and fighting professionally since 1994, MMA pioneer and UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn has announced he’s retiring from the sport at the age of 54.
Severn, who hasn’t fought since… Read More
Strikeforce Vet Bobby Voelker Excited to be Making Octagon Debut: “We’re Right at the Same Level as Those UFC Guys”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although 2012 went far differently than Bobby Voelker wanted or expected, the year did not come to an end without delivering some career altering news to the 33 year-old welterweight. Shortly after the recent announcement that Strikeforce’s… Read More
Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez Lead UFC 155 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Main event competitors Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez were the top earners at this past weekend’s UFC 155 card in Las Vegas, according to figures from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Based on the salaries that… Read More
UFC 155 Highlights: Cain Velasquez vs. Junior dos Santos II
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Joe Lauzon, Jim Miller, Todd Duffee and John Moraga Take UFC 155 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Joe Lauzon collected yet another performance bonus at UFC 155 tonight in Las Vegas, as the TUF veteran and perennial lightweight contender Jim Miller received “Fight of the Night” honors for their thrilling and bloody bout.
Both… Read More
UFC 155: Cain Velasquez Dominates Junior dos Santos to Reclaim Heavyweight Title
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC 155 card in Las Vegas, which saw Cain Velasquez dominate and outscore Junior dos Santos to reclaim the promotion’s heavyweight crown.
With the victory, Velasquez avenges the knockout loss he… Read More
TUF 16 Vets Neil Magny and Jon Manley to Battle at UFC 157
By FCF Staff
Although many of the competitors from the recent TUF 16 Season will not transition right into the UFC, the promotion has announced that semifinalists Neil Magny and John Manley will fight at UFC 157 on February 23rd.… Read More
UFC Heavyweight Championship Challenger Cain Velasquez Goes One-On-One With Rodolfo Roman
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UFC 155: Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez on Weight for Championship Rematch
By FCF Staff
UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos and former champ Cain Velasquez are set for their main event bout tomorrow at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, as both men made weight this afternoon.
Velasquez tipped… Read More
UFC 155’s Joe Lauzon Credits Finishing and Submission Skills of Jim Miller: “That’s the Kind of Guy I am Too”
By Kelsey Mowatt
In a year where injuries have dominated headlines in MMA, not surprisingly, this Saturday’s UFC 155 card did not avoid the injury bug that has been assaulting the promotion’s roster for months. While an injured knee forced… Read More
UFC 155’s Tim Boetsch: “I Have No Problem Standing in Front of (Costa) Philippou for This Fight”
Believes Chris Weidman’s Saying Anderson Silva is Ducking Him is a “False Statement”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Just a few weeks ago, Tim “The Barbarian” Boetsch was preparing to hand rising star Chris Weidman his first professional… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Topsy-Turvy 2012 for UFC, but Company Poised for Huge 2013
By Joshua Molina
The UFC’s incredible popularity surge slowed this year, but the company remained atop the mixed martial world. Still, despite the ups and downs of 2012, the UFC appears poised for a huge year in 2013.
Six years… Read More
Report: Brock Jardine Versus Kenny Robertson Added to UFC 157
By FCF Staff
A twelfth bout for the upcoming February 23rd, UFC 157 card has been announced, as according to multiple reports, Kenny Robertson will battle Brock Jardine at the event.
The “Rousey vs. Carmouche’ card will be hosted by… Read More
After Rekindling “Flame” to Compete, Denis Kang Looking to “Finish the Year Off Well” Versus Melvin Manhoef, “Get Back in the UFC”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After having a disappointing campaign in 2011, UFC and PRIDE vet Denis Kang has positioned himself in a high profile fight with the always dangerous Melvin Manhoef on New Year’s Eve, and an opportunity to close out… Read More
Opinion: The Fall of Strikeforce and UFC’s Virtual Monopoly
By Jesse Heitz
As was reported here at Full Contact Fighter earlier in the week, Strikeforce will officially cease to exist after its January 12th Marquardt vs. Saffiedine card. While all MMA fans can honestly say that it was beyond… Read More
Strikeforce’s Caros Fodor Moving to UFC, Fighting Sam Stout February 23rd
By FCF Staff
The UFC has confirmed the addition of another Strikeforce vet, the day after the latter announced that it’s partnership with Showtime is coming to an end next month, as it has announced that Caros Fodor will fight… Read More