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UFC FN 37: Gustafsson, Manuwa And Nelson Pick up Bonuses, Diabate Confirms Retirement
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson had a big day at UFC Fight Night 37, as not only did he take a step further to a rematch with Jon Jones, but the light-heavyweight collected two fight night bonuses.
Gustafsson was awarded… Read More
Chris Leben Apologizes For Criticizing UFC
By FCF Staff
Retired middleweight Chris Leben has taken down a tweet and apologized for comments he made this past weekend, which took aim at the UFC and the company’s compensation structure.
The 33 year-old Leben, who recently retired following… Read More
Was Lyoto Machida’s UFC FN 36 Performance Title Shot Worthy? “The Dragon” Says Yes
By FCF Staff
If Lyoto Machida had taken out Gegard Mousasi in highlight reel fashion, last night at UFC FN 36, chances are the calls for him to fight for the middleweight belt next, would be a… Read More
UFC 170: Sonnen Offers to Step up And Fight Cormier, “DC” Will Fight “Anyone Please”
By FCF Staff
With the news that Rashad Evans will no longer fight at UFC 170, due to a leg injury, Chael Sonnen has offered to step up and face Daniel Cormier.
Sonnen took to Twitter recently and relayed the… Read More
Report: Yancy Medeiros Loses UFC FN 31 Victory After Failing Drug Test
By FCF Staff
The pro record of Yancy Medeiros will no longer reflect a KO win over Yves Edwards at UFC Fight Night 31 in November, as the lightweight has reportedly had the result overturned to a no decision.
The Kentucky… Read More
Report: Jon Jones to Fight Glover Teixeira at UFC 171
By FCF Staff
After two previous dates fell through, Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira reportedly have been booked to fight at UFC 171 on March 15th. The card will be hosted by the city’s American Airlines Center.
News of the… Read More
UFC 167: GSP Escapes With Split Decision Win, Announces Break From Fighting
By FCF Staff
The MMA world has been delivered a serious jolt tonight at UFC 167 in Las Vegas, as not only did welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre retain his title with a controversial, split decision win, he’s announced he’s… Read More
Report: Jones-Teixeira Not Headlining UFC 170
By FCF Staff
Not long after the UFC announced that Jon Jones would defend the light-heavyweight title versus Glover Teixeira on February 22nd, Dana White relayed today that the bout is not a go for UFC 170 afterall.
According to… Read More
Jon Jones to Fight Glover Teixeira at UFC 170
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has finally confirmed a date for the upcoming fight between Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira, as the two will square off February 22nd at UFC 170. The event will be hosted by the… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Pat Healy-Jamie Varner Tilt Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
The December 14th, UFC on FOX 9 card is likely completed, as the promotion has announced that rugged vet Pat Healy will fight former WEC champ Jamie Varner at the event. The lightweight bout is the 12th… Read More
UFC 169: Jones-Teixeira, Mir-Overeem Set For Feb.1st Card
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones’ next title defense will take place February 1st, in Newark, New Jersey, as the UFC has confirmed the light-heavyweight champ will fight Glover Teixeira at the Super Bowl weekend event. UFC 169 will be hosted… Read More
Report: Jones Believes he Defeated Gustafsson Decisively, Decided to Fight Teixeira After Re-watching UFC 165 Tilt
By FCF Staff
Although Jon Jones has decided to fight Glover Teixeira next, the light-heavyweight champ has also said he hopes to erase the “blemish” Alexander Gustafsson put on his record at UFC 165. Despite the fact Jones rebounded Saturday… Read More
Report: Jones Asks For Teixeira, UFC Targeting Super Bowl Weekend
By FCF Staff
Following Jon Jones’ thrilling, title defense victory over Alexander Gustafsson Saturday night, UFC President Dana White thought the champion would take some time before deciding what’s next. Just a few days later, however, it looks like “Bones”… Read More
UFC 165 Medical Suspensions: Jones and Gustafsson Pick up 60 Day Suspensions
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson engaged in one of the sport’s most brutal and entertaining wars in recent memory at UFC 165, and the two light-heavyweights have earned medical suspensions as a result.
According to multiple reports,… Read More
UFC 165: Jon Jones Says Age And Height Are All he Shares With Alexander Gustafsson
By Kelsey Mowatt
As is the case with any great champion when they’re next fight is approaching, the media and fans tend to speculate on if and why this challenger could be the one to end their reign. In the… Read More
UFC’s Matt Grice in Critical Condition After Car Accident
By FCF Staff
According to multiple reports, UFC featherweight Matt Grice remains in critical condition after a car accident in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, Saturday night.
Grice, who is also a Oklahoma City police officer, was reportedly sitting at a red light… Read More
UFC FN 27: Condit, Kampmann, Thatch and Cummings Pick up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
As most people expected would be the case, welterweight contenders Carlos Condit and Martin Kampmann engaged in another memorable battle tonight at UFC Fight Night 27, and earned “Fight of the Night” honors.
Condit battled through several… Read More
Report: Chael Sonnen Will be Licensed for UFC Fight Night 26
By FCF Staff
Despite attempts from a union group to prevent Chael Sonnen from competing at the August 17th, UFC Fight Night in Boston, the light-heavyweight will fight “Shogun” Rua as scheduled.
Sonnen has reportedly been licensed by the Massachusetts State… Read More
New FCF Radio Features Bellator’s David Rickels and UFC Vet Isaac Vallie-Flagg
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features Bellator lightweight tourney winner David Rickels and UFC veteran Isaac Vallie-Flagg.
Rickels is set to fight Bellator champion Michael Chandler on July 31st in New Mexico, while Vallie-Flagg… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Chael Sonnen’s Clock Ticking; Daley Belongs Back In The UFC
By Joshua Molina
Chael Sonnen will headline Fight Night against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on Fox Sports 1 on Aug. 17.
Is there any conceivable way that Sonnen is going to win this fight? Sonnen has some tremendous excuses for losing… Read More