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UFC 172: Dana White Promises to Ban Anthony Johnson if he Misses Weight
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson has worked his way back to the Octagon with a six fight win streak, but if he fails to make weight for Saturday’s bout with Phil Davis, his UFC return will be a short one.… Read More
UFC 170: Undefeated Patrick Cummins to Face Daniel Cormier
By FCF Staff
Undefeated prospect Patrick Cummins volunteered to fight Daniel Cormier at UFC 170, after Rashad Evans withdrew, and the light-heavyweight has gotten his wish.
Cummins started a campaign on Twitter Wednesday calling for the bout, and now the… Read More
Anthony Johnson Returning to Octagon, Will Fight Phil Davis at UFC 172
By FCF Staff
Thanks to a six fight win streak and several impressive wins with World Series of Fighting, Anthony Johnson has reached a new deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and will fight Phil Davis, April 26th. The light-heavyweight… Read More
UFC 169’s John Makdessi: “When I do Reach my Full Potential It’s Going to be a Great Thing to Witness”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although John Makdessi may not be capturing as many headlines lately as other surging lightweights, like say, Khabib Nurmagomedov, the Tristar fighter could narrow that gap if he scores another big win Saturday. Heading… Read More
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
Opinion: UFC Decides to Feed Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to Alexander Gustafsson
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC light heavyweight contender Alexander Gustafsson will try to earn another crack at the championship when he rebounds against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on March 8 in London, England.
If Gustafsson wins – which I expect him to… Read More
Opinion: UFC 166 Winner Gabriel Gonzaga’s Brutal Power
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC heavyweight Gabriel Gonzaga has shown new life after re-joining the UFC and is now riding a 5-1 fight streak dating back to October 2011.
In his most recent performance, Gonzaga quickly dispatched heavy-handed Shawn Jordan in… Read More
UFC 165’s John Makdessi: “I Truly Believe That I’m One of The Best Fighters Out There”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Thanks to his unanimous decision wins over noted strikers Daron Cruickshank and Sam Stout, John Makdessi has put some memorable distance between himself and the defeats he suffered versus Dennis Hallman and Anthony Njokuani.… Read More
Latest FCF Radio Features UFC’s John Makdessi, Decorated BJJ Champ and Fighter Ryan Hall
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC lightweight John Makdessi and decorated jiu-jitsu competitor and MMA fighter Ryan Hall.
Makdessi is set to fight Renee Forte at UFC 165 later this month… 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
UFC 165: John Makdessi Fighting Renee Forte
By FCF Staff
The Toronto bound, UFC 165 card has received another addition, as Canadian lightweight John Makdessi will battle Brazil’s Reene Forte at the September 21st card. The upcoming event will be hosted by the city’s Air Canada Centre… Read More
Grudge Head Coach Trevor Wittman On UFC Newcomer Brandon Thatch: “This Kid Is So Talented”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Grudge Training Center’s Trevor Wittman has played a key role in developing many notable fighters and MMA stars, and while mainstream fans may not be familiar with the name Brandon Thatch, the renowned coach is confident they… Read More
Neil Magny vs. Sergio Moraes Official For UFC 163
By Timothy Gilbert
UFC brass recently confirmed another bout for the August third, UFC 163, event. Officially adding a welterweight match-up between Neil Magny (8-1) and Sergio Moraes (7-2) to the card.
This comes soon after the UFC recently announced… Read More
John Makdessi Says “Finding A System” Key To Recent Wins, Admits to Seeing “Red” And Wanting To “Hurt” Daron Cruickshank at UFC 158
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although much of the spotlight before and after UFC 158 was understandably focused on welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre, the fighter’s teammate John Makdessi, also recorded another pivotal win at the event. After Makdessi dropped a… Read More
Report: Seattle’s KeyArena Hosting UFC on FOX 8 July 27th
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is returning to Seattle for another of the promotion’s FOX cards, as the northwest city will reportedly host UFC on FOX 8, July 27th at the KeyArena.
The venue… Read More
Geronimo dos Santos Off UFC 153 Card, Out of Fight With Gabriel Gonzaga
By FCF Staff
Veteran heavyweight Geronimo dos Santos will not make his Octagon debut as scheduled at UFC 153 later this month. The promotion’s Brazilian Twitter account announced today that dos Santos has withdrawn from the card, however, no reason… Read More
Gleison Tibau vs. Francisco Trinaldo, Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Geronimo Dos Santos Added to UFC 153
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added two more bouts featuring Brazilian competitors to its October 13th card in Rio de Janeiro, as lightweight Gleison Tibau will take on Franciso Trinaldo, and heavyweight Gabriel Gonzaga will face Geronimo… Read More
UFC 149’s Urijah Faber Tweets X-Ray of Broken Rib
By FCF Staff
After coming up short in his bid for the UFC interim bantamweight belt, Urijah Faber has released an X-Ray of a broken rib he incurred during his unanimous decision loss Saturday to Renan Barao.
The former… Read More
Igor Pokrajac Replaces Injured Brandon Vera Against Thiago Silva At UFC On FX3
By FCF Staff
Igor “The Duke” Pokrajac (24-8) will replace injured Brandon “The Truth” Vera in the light heavyweight matchup with Thiago Silva (14-2 ) at UFC on FX3 at Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va. on May 15, UFC officials… Read More