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Kyle Kingsbury will step into the Octagon, for the first time in nearly two years on July 26th, when he takes on Patrick Cummins.

The light-heavyweight fight will be part of UFC on FOX 12, which will… Read More

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After much speculation and discussion, as to who Jon Jones would end up fighting next, the UFC has announced that the light-heavyweight champ will indeed rematch Alexander Gustafsson.

Jones publicly confirmed recently that his wish was to… Read More

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UFC brass will reportedly sit down with Jon Jones today, in an effort to convince the light-heavyweight champ to sign off on a rematch with Alexander Gustafsson. According to veteran fighter and UFC commentator Chael Sonnen, they’ll… Read More

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Even though Jon Jones is calling for a fight with Daniel Cormier, Dana White has repeated the UFC’s desire for the light-heavyweight champ to face Alexander Gustafsson next.

For sometime now, the UFC has been open about… Read More

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It’s been reported recently that contract negotiations between Jon Jones and the UFC are holding up a rematch with Alexander Gustafsson, but now Dana White has relayed a new twist.

After Gustafsson publicly called on Jones to… Read More

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As the UFC and Jon Jones reportedly work on a new contract, the man who is set to challenge the light-heavyweight champ next, is evidently getting tired of the delay.

Recently it was revealed that the UFC… Read More

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Although the bout has yet to be finalized, the UFC is hoping to book the highly anticipated rematch between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson for August 30th.

The fight would be hosted by the MGM Grand Garden… Read More

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Kyle Kingsbury has reportedly elected to not hang up the gloves, and will return to action at UFC on FOX 12.

The 32 year-old’s future had been uncertain as a result of a three fight losing streak.… Read More

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The line-up for UFC 174 has received another main card addition, as Ryan Jimmo will take on light-heavyweight Ovince St. Preux.

The June 14th card will be hosted by Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. In the… Read More

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Following UFC 172, the consensus opinion seems to be that Jon Jones’ decision win over Glover Teixeira, marked one of the light-heavyweight champ’s finest performances to date. It appears as though number one contender Alexander Gustafsson, however,… Read More

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Now that Jon Jones has scored a dominant, decision victory over Glover Teixeira last night at UFC 172, UFC President Dana White has confirmed that the light-heavyweight champ will rematch Alexander Gustafsson next.

That’s in keeping with… Read More

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Jon Jones may be scheduled to fight the highly regarded Glover Teixeira on April 26th at UFC 172, but the light-heavyweight champ continues to field plenty of questions about former foe Alexander Gustafsson.

The reason being, of… Read More

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Although the UFC has yet to confirm that Daniel Cormier will take on Dan Henderson next, it’s being reported that the winner of the expected, light-heavyweight match-up will receive a title shot.

Recently UFC President Dana White… Read More

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Just over a month out from its TUF Nations Finale card on April 16th, the UFC has announced that Sean O’Connell will make his Octagon debut versus light-heavyweight Ryan Jimmo. O’Connell is stepping in for the injured Steve… Read More

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Following Alexander Gustafsson’s stoppage win over Jimi Manuwa at UFC FN 37 Saturday, Jon Jones took to Twitter to propose a fight for the #1 light-heavyweight contender.

While Gustafsson has locked up a rematch with Jones, provided… Read More

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You can catch the weigh-ins for tomorrow’s UFC Fight Night 37 card, right here at Full Contact Fighter, beginning this morning at 11AM/ET-8AM/PT.

Saturday’s card will feature a light-heavyweight showdown between #1 contender Alexander Gustafsson and… Read More

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Since Alexander Gustafsson’s thrilling and competitive decision loss to Jon Jones at UFC 165, fans have been calling for a rematch between the two light-heavyweights, but each man will have to get by other opponents first. The… Read More

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Saturday’s UFC FN 38 will mark the return of one of MMA’s top welterweight prospects, as Gunnar Nelson will fight for the first time in over a year, when he battles Omari Akhmedov.

The undefeated Nelson (11-0-1) hasn’t… Read More

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After the withdrawal of flyweight Ian McCall due to injury, the UFC has signed Ireland’s Neil Seery to take on Brad Pickett, March 8th. The bout will be part of UFC Fight Night 37, which will go… Read More

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added one of Canada’s top light-heavyweights to its roster, as the promotion has announced it’s signed 10-1 Steve Bosse. The former pro hockey player will make his Octagon debut versus Ryan Jimmo… Read More