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UFC FN 35: Luke Rockhold Takes Out Costas Philippou
By FCF Staff
Luke Rockhold got back on the winning track in impressive fashion tonight at UFC Fight Night 35 in Duluth, Georgia, as the former Strikeforce champ quickly took out middleweight contender Costas Philippou.
Not long after the fight’s… Read More
UFC FN 35 Weigh-in Results: Rockhold And Philippou Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow night’s UFC FN 35 card in Duluth, Georgia, which will see Luke Rockhold battle Costas Philippou in the main event.
Both of the top ten ranked middleweights weighed in… Read More
UFC FN 35: Watch The Weigh-Ins Live, Beginning at 4 PM EST / 1PM PST
By FCF Staff
You can watch the weigh-ins for Wednesday’s UFC Fight Night 35 card right here at Full Contact Fighter, beginning today at 4:00 PM / EST 1:00PM PST.
The event, which will be hosted by Duluth’s Gwinnett… Read More
UFC FN 35: High-Amagov, Smith-Houston Added to Card
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to build the line-up for the promotion’s upcoming January 15th event in Duluth, Georgia, as two more fights have been added to the Fight Night card.
At welterweight, Jason High (18-4) will… Read More
UFC FN 31: Kennedy Blasts Natal in “Fight for the Troops” Headliner
By FCF Staff
Tim Kennedy didn’t disappoint all of the military personnel in attendance at “Fight for the Troops III” tonight, as the decorated soldier stopped Rafael Natal in the card’s main event.
Natal was able to land several hard… Read More
Watch the “Fight for the Troops III” Web Prelims Beginning at 3:10 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
You can watch the web prelim bouts for today’s “Fight for the Troops III” card today at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, right here, beginning at 3:10 ET/ 12:10 PT.
The UFC Fight Night 31 bouts that are… Read More
UFC FN 31 Weigh-In Results: Kennedy And Natal Cleared For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow night’s UFC Fight Night 31 card, which will be hosted by Kentucky’s Fort Campbell. The “Fight for the Troops” event will feature decorated solider Tim Kennedy taking on renowned… Read More
Opinion: UFC Needs To Crack Down on Dirty Fighters
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC veteran Rousimar Palhares was impressive in his welterweight debut, quickly tapping out veteran Mike Pierce in 31 seconds.
Despite the win, there was a certain level of controversy due to Palhares’ refusing to let go of… 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 on FUEL TV 10: “Minotauro” Nogueira and Fabricio Werdum On Weight For Rematch
By FCF Staff
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Fabricio Werdum have cleared the final hurdle to their main event tilt tomorrow night at UFC on FUEL TV 10, as both men made weight this afternoon in Fortaleza, Brazil.
The former PRIDE… Read More
Report: “Jacare” Souza Signs Extension With Zuffa Subsidiary Forza
By FCF Staff
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza could be making his Octagon debut in the coming months, as the former Strikeforce middleweight champ has reportedly signed a five fight extension with Forza, which is a subsidiary of UFC parent company Zuffa… 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: 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
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
“Jacare” Souza Stepping in to Fight Lorenz Larkin at Jan.12th Strikeforce
Promotion Confirms Jorge Gurgel vs. Adriano Martins
By FCF Staff
Although Lorenz Larkin will not fight for a title on January 12th, Strikeforce has announced that the undefeated middleweight will take on former champion Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza at the upcoming… Read More
AFC Announces Multi-Fight Deal With UFC Vet Kendall Grove
By FCF Staff
The Canadian promotion Aggression Fighting Championship has added another established name to its roster, as it’s announced that it has signed UFC veteran Kendall Grove. The signing comes just days removed from the news that AFC has… Read More
Report: Scott Coker Discusses Lorenz Larkin’s Title Shot, Says Fighter “Probably Most Dangerous Striker in MMA”
By FCF Staff
More than a few people were likely surprised when Strikeforce announced recently that Lorenz Larkin would challenge middleweight champ Luke Rockhold at the promotion’s upcoming November 3rd card in Oklahoma. Although Larkin is one of the organization’s… Read More
Report: Luke Rockhold Fighting Lorenz Larkin November 3rd
By FCF Staff
Following his unanimous decision win over Tim Kennedy in July, Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold will reportedly fight Lorenz Larkin on November 3rd, and not former champ Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza.
After Souza recorded a quick, KO win… Read More
Update: After CSAC Announced Drug Testing For “Rousey vs. Kaufman” “Invalid”, Results Expected Soon
By FCF Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has announced that no post-fight drug test results will be forthcoming from the recent August 18th Strikeforce event in San Diego.
In an email sent out this afternoon by the CSAC, the… Read More
“Jacare” Souza and Ronda Rousey Lead Latest Strikeforce Payroll
By FCF Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has released the salaries for Strikeforce’s event Saturday night in San Diego, and former middleweight champ Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza led the way.
The accomplished jiu-jitsu competitor collected $94,000 ($72,000 plus a $22,000… Read More