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UFC FN 81 Weigh-In Results: TJ Dillashaw And Dominick Cruz Cleared For Title Fight
By FCF Staff
The official weigh-ins have concluded for Sunday’s UFC Fight Night 81 card in Boston, and all of the scheduled competitors made weight for the event.
In the headliner, former bantamweight champ TJ Dillashaw will take on former… Read More
Bellator Books Cheick Kongo vs. Vinicius Queiroz
By Press Release
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (January 15, 2015) – An injury to Augusto Sakai has derailed his previously announced pairing with Cheick Kongo (23-10-2) during “Bellator 150: Galvao vs. Dantas 2” at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane,… Read More
Josh Barnett And Ben Rothwell Booked For January Scrap
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 18 has received a compelling heavyweight bout, as the promotion has announced that Josh Barnett will face fellow contender Ben Rothwell.
The upcoming card will take place on January 30th in Newark, New Jersey.… Read More
Ben Rothwell Says Offer to Replace Mirko “Cro Cop” Was “Denied”
By FCF Staff
It didn’t take Ben Rothwell long to offer up his services as a replacement for Mirko “Cro Cop”, but the heavyweight says the UFC has turned him down.
Recently it was reported that “Cro Cop” has withdrawn… Read More
Report: Stipe Miocic to Face Ben Rothwell Next
By FCF Staff
It looks like Stipe Miocic won’t be challenging for the UFC’s heavyweight title next as expected, as the promotion reportedly plans to have him fight Ben Rothwell on October 24th. The heavyweight fight would be part of… Read More
Ben Rothwell Plays Matchmaker After Fabricio Werdum’s Championship Victory
By FCF Staff
Following Fabricio Werdum’s championship victory at UFC 188 last night, heavyweight contender Ben Rothwell has taken up the role of matchmaker…
Werdum tapped out Cain Velasquez in the third round of Saturday’s main event, and in doing… Read More
Bellator 138: Ken Shamrock vs. Kimbo Slice Conference Call Highlights
By FCF Staff
Bellator 138 will go down on June 19th in St. Louis, Missouri, and in advance of the card, the promotion held a media call featuring headliners Ken Shamrock and Kimbo Slice.
The bout will mark the first… Read More
UFC FN 68: Dan Henderson Stoppage Win Caps Off Night of Finishes
By FCF Staff
Dan Henderson put a violent end to any retirement talk regarding the legendary fighter tonight at UFC Fight Night 68, by taking out Tim Boetsch in under one minute.
Henderson wobbled Boetsch not long into the bout… Read More
UFC FN 68 Weigh-In Results: Dan Henderson And Tim Boetsch Make Weight, Yancy Medeiros Way Over on First Attempt
By FCF Staff
The weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 68 are done, and while the headliners made weight for their fight, two men came in several pounds over on their first attempt.
Saturday’s card will feature Dan Henderson taking on… Read More
UFC FN 68: Watch The Weigh-Ins Live Beginning at 5:00 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 68 will take place tomorrow in New Orleans, and you can watch the official weigh-ins, right here at Full Contact Fighter, beginning at 5:00 PM/EST.
In the main event, the legendary Dan Henderson… Read More
UFC FN 68: Ben Rothwell “Can’t Put a Price Tag” on What He’s Gained Through Running His Own Gym
By FCF Staff
Heading into UFC Fight Night 68 tomorrow night, Ben Rothwell has some notable momentum behind him, and the heavyweight credits much of that to what he’s received from owning his own gym.
Rothwell has been booked to… Read More
UFC’s COO Says “Vast Majority” of Fighters Are “Excited” About Reebok Uniform Deal
By FCF Staff
Although several fighters have been openly critical of the UFC-Reebok deal’s compensation structure, UFC officials insist it’s a positive development for the promotion’s athletes.
On Wednesday, the UFC disclosed to its fighters how much fighters will be… Read More
Bellator Announces Ken Shamrock to Face “Kimbo Slice”
By FCF Staff
In an announcement that is likely to raise eyebrows throughout MMA, Bellator has confirmed that it has booked a bout between Ken Shamrock and “Kimbo Slice” for June 20th.
The heavyweight fight will go down at the… Read More
Report: Brendan Schaub Considering Move to 205
By FCF Staff
After dropping consecutive bouts to heavyweight contenders Andrei Arlovski and Travis Browne, Brendan Schaub is reportedly considering a drop to light-heavyweight.
The 31 year-old is coming off a first round, stoppage loss to Browne in December, after… Read More
Report: Kimbo Slice Headed to Bellator
By FCF Staff
It looks like Bellator has added another high profile fighter to its roster, as according to reports, the promotion has signed Kimbo Slice to a contract.
In recent months, new Bellator President Scott Coker has talked of… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Rafael dos Anjos Makes Move, Strawweight Rankings Posted
By FCF Staff
After dominating Nate Diaz for 15 minutes this past weekend at UFC on FOX 13, Rafael dos Anjos has improved his position in the lightweight division.
As a result of his unanimous decision win over Diaz, dos… Read More
UFC on FOX 13: Junior dos Santos Edges Stipe Miocic in Thriller, Rafael dos Anjos Dominates Nate Diaz
By FCF Staff
Junior dos Santos returned to the win column tonight at UFC on FOX 13, but the former heavyweight was bloodied, battered, and some will say outscored by Stipe Miocic while doing so.
Early on, Miocic appeared to… Read More
UFC on FOX 13 Weigh-In Results: Junior dos Santos And Stipe Miocic Hit Their Marks, Nate Diaz Way Over on First Attempt
By FCF Staff
Junior dos Santos and Stipe Miocic are set for their UFC on FOX 13 headliner, as the heavyweight contenders both made weight this afternoon in Phoenix, Arizona.
The former champ dos Santos came in at 242 pounds… Read More
UFC on FOX 13: Watch the Official Weigh-Ins Beginning at 5 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 13 will take place tomorrow night in Phoenix, and you can watch the official weigh-ins for the card, right here at Full Contact Fighter, starting at 5:00 PM/ET this afternoon.
Saturday’s event will… Read More
UFC 182: Shawn Jordan to Throw Down With Newcomer Jared Cannonier
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 182 has received a new heavyweight scrap, as the promotion has announced that Shawn Jordan will take on undefeated newcomer, Jared Connier.
Jordan (16-6) is coming off a third round, stoppage win over… Read More