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UFC FN 41: Tom Niinimaki to Face UFC Newcomer Niklas Backstrom
By FCF Staff
Tom Niinimaki has a new opponent for UFC Fight Night 41 in Berlin, Germany, as the promotion has announced that Niklas Backstrom is replacing Thiago Tavares.
The featherweight fight will take place May 31st at the 02… Read More
UFC FN 40 Weigh-in Results: Erick Silva and Matt Brown Ready for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow’s UFC Fight Night 40 card in Cincinnati, which will see Matt Brown battle fellow welterweight contender Erick Silva in the headliner.
The #7th ranked Brown came in at 170.5 pounds… Read More
UFC FN 35 Highlights: Rockhold Stops Philippou
Video: UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou
UFC 168: Anderson Silva Thanks Fans For Support
By FCF Staff
Although there’s no word yet whether Anderson Silva intends to fight again, after breaking his leg at UFC 168 Saturday night, the legend has posted a couple of comments on Twitter.
While speaking in Portuguese, the 38… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Bobby Green Stepping in for Injured Jamie Varner
By FCF Staff
The December 14th, UFC on FOX 9 card has received another change, as the promotion has announced that lightweight Jamie Varner has withdrawn due to injury, and as a result, Bobby Green will face Pat Healy.
The… Read More
UFC on FOX 9: Kelvin Gastelum Withdraws
By FCF Staff
Former TUF 17 winner Kelvin Gastelum has been forced to withdraw from the December 14th, UFC on FOX 9 card, as the welterweight is reporting that he’s injured his knee. The 22 year-old fighter was scheduled to… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Week That Was:” Exclusive Interview with UFC’s Latest Female Signee Jessica Eye, Ben Askren Addresses Probable Bellator Release and Invicta FC Signs Munah Holland
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On this week’s edition of “The Week That Was,” Full Contact Fighter correspondent Jeremy Johnson chats with Jessica Eye, who quickly signed with the UFC after her former promoter Bellator,… Read More
“UFC 164 Countdown: Henderson vs. Pettis II” Full Episode
Jose Aldo Says he Injured Foot During UFC 163 Headliner
By FCF Staff
Chan Sung Jung’s shoulder injury captured headlines last night, due to the fact he was stopped by Jose Aldo moments after, but the featherweight champ has revealed he was injured during the bout as well.
Speaking at… Read More
UFC 163: Florian and Sonnen Break Down Aldo vs. Jung
By FCF Staff
Jose Aldo will look to extend his impressive run as WEC and UFC Featherweight Champion tonight in Rio de Janeiro, as the highly regarded fighter will take on Chan Sung Jung at UFC 163. Aldo (22-1)… Read More
UFC 163 Weigh-In Results: Aldo and Jung Clear Final Hurdle
By FCF Staff
UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and Chan Sung Jung cleared the final hurdle today for their championship fight tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro, as both men weighed in at 145 pounds for the five round bout. The… Read More
Brendan Schaub vs. Matt Mitrione Set For UFC 165
By FCF Staff
Matt Mitrione and Brendan Schaub will fight at UFC 165 on September 21st, after their first scheduled meeting at UFC on FOX 8, was postponed due to Mitrione being injured. The promotion has confirmed the new date… Read More
UFC 162: Chris Leben Promises to “Stay Strong” After Latest Loss
Dana White Says Vet’s “Style Isn’t Healthy for Him”
By FCF Staff
Although Chris Leben has turned his personal life around, the rugged vet’s professional struggles continued at UFC 162, as he lost by split decision to Andrew Craig. The… Read More
UFC 160 Weigh-Ins: Cain Velasquez and “Bigfoot” Silva Set For Rematch
By FCF Staff
UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez and challenger Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva have cleared the final hurdle for their rematch tomorrow night at UFC 160, as both men made weight this afternoon in Las Vegas. Velasquez… Read More
Opinion: Top Five Disturbing Moments in UFC History
By Tom Taylor
Sure, we’ve never seen a fighter use the skin of his fallen opponents to craft himself a mask, and we haven’t yet seen an unconscious fighter rise again as a zombie, but the UFC’s octagon has still… Read More
UFC 145 Weigh-Ins: Rashad Evans and Jon Jones Make Weight Before Heated Faceoff
By FCF Staff
Not surprisingly, UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and Rashad Evans needed to be separated as the former teammates and rivals faced off at today’s UFC 145 weigh-ins.
After the former champ Evans weighed in at 204 pounds… Read More
Michael Bisping Fighting Tim Boetsch at UFC 148
Jeff Hougland Versus Renan Barao Also Confirmed For July 7th Card
By FCF Staff
Following his dramatic, highlight reel finish of Yushin Okami at UFC 144 in February, Tim Boetsch has been given his wish, a… Read More
Tim Sylvia’s Journey Back To The UFC: Should We Care?
By Tom Taylor
In early 2008, former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia elected to leave the UFC in search of greener pastures. Citing the promotion’s reluctance to pay the kind of money he believed his credentials as a… Read More
Overeem and Lesnar on Weight for UFC 141, Diaz Misses On First Attempt
By FCF Staff
Both Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem made weight this afternoon in Las Vegas, Nevada, to clear the way for their highly anticipated bout tomorrow night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The former UFC heavyweight champion Lesnar… Read More
UFC 135 Weigh-In Results: Jon Jones vs.“Rampage” Jackson Official
By FCF Staff
UFC Light-heavyweight Champion Jon “Bones” Jones and challenger Quinton “Rampage” Jackson had a few choice words for the other as the two squared off this afternoon at the official UFC 135 weigh-ins.
After the challenger Jackson… Read More