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Titan FC’s Kalib Starnes Admits to “Taking Risks” by Fighting at Heavyweight, But UFC Vet “Just Wants to Fight”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While Kalib Starnes is one of several UFC veterans who has been signed by Titan FC, the fighter’s upcoming, promotional debut likely caught a few people off guard when it was announced. The reason… Read More
Former UFC Champ Georges St-Pierre Updates Condition After Latest Knee Surgery
By FCF Staff
While it remains to be seen if and when Georges St-Pierre will return to the Octagon, the former welterweight champ will have to recover from another knee surgery first.
The 32 year-old star underwent surgery recently to… Read More
Chael Sonnen-Wanderlei Silva Moved From UFC 173 to May 31st Card
By FCF Staff
The long awaited, Chael Sonnen-Wanderlei Silva will no longer take place on May 24th at UFC 173, as the promotion has announced it will headline a May 31st card.
Silva-Sonnen was initially set to be the co-main… Read More
UFC FN 34 Weigh-Ins: Saffiedine And Lim Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow’s UFC Fight Night card in Sinagpore, which will feature former Strikeforce champ Tarec Saffiedine taking on rising welterweight Hyun Gyu Lim.
Saffiedine came in at 170 pounds for the… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Lawler a Big Mover After UFC 167 Win
By FCF Staff
Robbie Lawler continues to have a big comeback year, as the punishing slugger has catapulted up the welterweight ranks as a result of his split decision win over Rory MacDonald at UFC 167.
Lawler was ranked #10… Read More
Sonnen and Evans Break Down Their UFC 167 Bout
By FCF Staff
Following Chael Sonnen’s impressive win over “Shogun” Rua at UFC Fight Night 26, most people expected to see “The American Gangster” fight Wanderlei Silva next. Since the latter is unable to fight before the year is out,… Read More
WSOF Signs UFC Vet Yushin Okami
By FCF Staff
As most observers thought would be the case, following Yushin Okami’s surprising release from the UFC in September, the top ranked middleweight has already been signed by another promotion. World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo announced… Read More
Jon Jones-Glover Teixeira Not Set For UFC 169
By FCF Staff
As it turns out, Jon Jones will not attempt to defend his light-heavyweight title versus Glover Teixeira Super Bowl weekend after all.
Recently it was announced that the two would meet, February 1st at the Prudential Center… Read More
UFC FN 28: Glover Teixeira Has Best Mixture of Wrestling and Boxing in MMA, Says ATT Coach Nathan Coy
By Kelsey Mowatt
Not only is Glover Teixeira gunning for his 20th consecutive victory today at UFC Fight Night 28 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, but it’s widely believed that if he defeats Ryan Bader, the light-heavyweight will… Read More
The Daily Takedown: UFC on Fox 8: Great Finishes, Great Fighting
By Joshua Molina
UFC on FOX 8 delivered with some thrilling finishes and high-quality fighting.
If only the Seattle fans knew a good fight when they saw it.
Rory MacDonald vs. Jake Ellenberger stunk up the Key Arena in Seattle… Read More
UFC’s Dan Hardy Says Fighters Lack “Bargaining Power”, Number of Eager Competitors “Devalues Us”
By FCF Staff
While it remains to be seen what the future holds for Dan Hardy’s fighting career, now that he’s been diagnosed with a cardiac disorder called Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, the accomplished fighter has shared his thoughts on fighter compensation. The UFC… Read More
UFC Announces Planned Manchester Card Not Booked Yet
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship still hopes to host an event, October 26th in Manchester England, but the promotion has announced that the card is not booked yet. The event is expected to be a UFC on FOX… Read More
Report: CSAC Has Not Denied Dan Hardy License To Compete, UFC Decided To Pull Vet From Bout With Matt Brown
By FCF Staff
After Dan Hardy recently confirmed to the MMA world that a rare heart disorder was the reason he was no longer fighting Matt Brown at UFC on FOX 7, it was assumed that the California State… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC Somehow Bounces Back After Bizarre 2012
By Joshua Molina
Somehow, some way, the UFC has turned the corner on its rough 2012 and could be experiencing another business boom.
After injuries and drug suspensions wrecked 2012, UFC has bounced back with strong TV and Pay Per… Read More
“UFC 101: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu” premiers on Fuel TV tonight at 10 p.m. ET
By Timothy J. Gilbert
For the first time Fuel TV will premier “UFC 101: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu” tonight at 10 p.m. ET.
The show will feature Rener and Ryron Gracie who, according to an official release, will “explain the core positions,… Read More
Renan Barao to Defend Interim Bantamweight Belt Against Eddie Wineland in UFC 161 Main Event
By Timothy J. Gilbert
UFC interim bantamweight champion, Renan Barao, will put his belt on the line against former World Extreme Cagefighting champion Eddie Wineland in the UFC 161 main event.
Renan vs. Barao will headline the upcoming UFC event,… Read More
UFC On FUEL TV 8: Wanderlei Silva KOs Brian Stann in Return to Japan
By FCF Staff
Wanderlei Silva made his return to Japan a victorious one tonight, as the former PRIDE champion recorded another knockout victory at UFC on FUEL TV 8, in the nation where he became a MMA superstar.
After a… Read More
Dan Miller “Chomping at the Bit” to Fight Again, Says There’s No “Clear Advantage Anywhere” In UFC 158 Bout With Jordan Mein
By Kelsey Mowatt
Dan Miller may have made a successful move to the welterweight division in 2012 and scored a submission win over Ricardo Funch last June, but at the end of the day, the veteran was only able to… Read More
Latest Full Contact Fighter Radio Features FIT NHB And Power MMA Head Instructor Tom Vaughn, UFC 158’s Dan Miller and MFC Champ Graham Spencer
By FCF Staff
In the latest edition of Full Contact Fighter Radio we talk with FIT NHB and Power MMA’s head instructor Tom Vaughn, as well as UFC welterweight Dan Miller, who is set to fight Jordan Mein at UFC… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC 157 and the ex-Strikeforce Fighters Who Stole the Show
By Joshua Molina
UFC 157 revealed a lot about the sport of MMA and its fighters. Some are hungry. Some aren’t. Here’s a look at some of the fallout from the historic show.
No one gave Robbie Lawler a chance.… Read More