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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
Cesar Gracie And Jackson’s MMA Spar On Twitter
By FCF Staff
Cesar Gracie hasn’t been shy about criticizing the game-plan of Jackson’s MMA fighters in the past, and following the team’s performance at Saturday’s Strikeforce event, the renowned trainer took another shot at the decorated team.
Speaking via… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Ronda Rousey Whacks Sarah Kaufman; Winners and Losers from Strikeforce in San Diego
By Joshua Molina
Who’s Next?
“Rowdy” Ronda Rousey destroyed Sarah Kaufman last night in spectacular fashion. Can anyone stop this destructive diva?
After the fight Rousey told Showtime’s Mauro Ranallo that she wants to fight Cris “Cyborg” Santos, but only… Read More
Ronda Rousey Quickly Takes Out Sarah Kaufman With Trademark Submission
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s Strikeforce card in San Diego, which saw women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey tap-out Sarah Kaufman in just 54 seconds with her trademark armbar.
With the win, Rousey moved… Read More
Strikeforce Weigh-Ins: Ronda Rousey and Sarah Kaufman On Weight For Title Fight
By FCF Staff
There were no issues for either Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey or former champ Sarah Kaufman this afternoon, as both competitors made weight for their tilt tomorrow night.
Rousey came in at 135… Read More
Report: Strikeforce’s Scott Coker Says “Jacare” Souza Could Earn Rematch With Luke Rockhold Saturday
By FCF Staff
While much of the spotlight has been focused on the headliner between bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey and Sarah Kaufman, heading into Strikeforce’s latest event tomorrow night, the card also features a notable middleweight bout. Former champion Ronaldo… Read More
Ronda Rousey Respects Sarah Kaufman But “I’m Going to Try to Pound Her Face Into the Ground”
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce held one final press conference today in anticipation of the promotion’s latest event Saturday night, which will feature bantamweight women’s champion Ronda Rousey taking on former champ Sarah Kaufman.
Rousey (5-0) is coming off her championship… Read More
Strikeforce Media Call: Ronda Rousey Hopes Striking Skills Are “Underestimated”, Sarah Kaufman Plans to Remove “Mystique” Surrounding Champ
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce held a media conference today in anticipation of the promotion’s upcoming August 18th event in San Diego, which will feature women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey taking on former champ Sarah Kaufman.
Rousey has… Read More