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Bellator 112: “War Machine” Reporting Injury Has Forced Him to Withdraw From Tourney
By FCF Staff
Just over a week away from when Bellator’s next welterweight tourney is set to kick off, scheduled competitor “War Machine” is reporting he’s had to withdraw.
The 32 year-old made the announcement via his Twitter account recently… Read More
Anderson Silva Posts Another Update Documenting Recovery
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva continues to keep fans updated on his ongoing recovery, and in the latest that he’s posted, it shows the former UFC champ walking unassisted.
Silva recently posted a quick video via Instagram showing him walk… Read More
Anderson Silva Says He’s “Back”
By FCF Staff
Not long after Anderson Silva’s horrific leg injury at UFC 168 he said his career wasn’t over, and since then the legend continues to post updates regarding his recovery.
In Silva’s latest tweet, the 38 year-old posted… Read More
Lyoto Machida Fighting Gegard Mousasi Next
By FCF Staff
Gegard Mousasi has been saying for weeks that he hopes to face a top contender when he returns from knee surgery, and now the UFC has announced he’ll face Lyoto Machida February 8th.
According to a tweet… Read More
GWC Weigh-In Results: Fighters Set for “British Invasion”
By FCF Staff
Global Warrior Challenge held the official weigh-ins this afternoon in Kansas City, Missouri, in preparation for the promotion’s first card tomorrow night, titled “British Invasion.” Several UFC vets are set to compete on the card, including Kendall… Read More
WSOF 3 Weigh-In Results: Fitch and Burkman Set For Rematch
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting 3 headliners Jon Fitch and Josh Burkman both made weight this afternoon in Las Vegas, clearing the way for their bout tomorrow night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
The former UFC… Read More
Opinion: PETA and MMA, an Unlikely Combination
By Jesse Heitz
Just this past week, an interesting bit of mixed martial arts news was released to the public. It was an announcement that undoubtedly drew a mixed, and surely puzzled, response. People for the Ethical… Read More
ONE FC “Rise to Power”: Koiji Oishi KOs Honorio Banario, Bibiano Fernandes Outscores Koetsu Okazaki
By FCF Staff
Japanese veteran Koiji Oishi became the second man to defeat Honorio Banario at ONE FC’s “Rise to Power” event today in the Philippines, by knocking out the Filipino with a booming right… Read More
Opinion: Saitama and the Last Stand of the “Axe Murderer”
By Jesse Heitz
Tomorrow, Saturday, March 2, Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva, will return to nation that made him famous, to the place where he was re-born as one of the sport’s most feared competitors. He will headline the UFC… Read More
Yves Edwards Plans to Throw “Punches in Bunches” With Jeremy Stephens: “That’s Always a Fun Time For Everybody Involved”
By Kelsey Mowatt
To say 2012 has been a trying year for Yves Edwards may be putting it lightly, as the decorated vet has been forced to battle through arm surgery, and then, the cancellation of his long awaited return… Read More
Yves Edwards on Cancelled Bout With Jeremy Stephens: “This Could Possibly Change His Life and I, and Not in a Good Way Like the Bonus We Definitely Would Have Earned”
By Kelsey Mowatt
To say Yves Edwards was eager to fight at this past Friday’s UFC on FX card in Minneapolis may be an understatement, as the veteran has yet to fight this year due to a serious arm surgery.… Read More
Yves Edwards Says He Needs “To Fight Smart” Against Heavy Handed Jeremy Stephens, Believes “Everybody, Me and Him Included” Should Enjoy Bout
By Kelsey Mowatt
Earlier this year, Yves Edwards–and any fan that enjoys watching striking filled bouts– was looking forward to taking on noted lightweight Donald Cerrone. Unfortunately for the “Thugjitsu Master”, however, an arm injury sent him to the sidelines… Read More
Aaron Simpson Hoping For “More Recognition” With Win Over Mike Pierce, Believes “I Can Beat Anyone” in Welterweight Division
By Kelsey Mowatt
After Aaron Simpson decided to move to welterweight, he didn’t waste anytime jumping into the deep end of the division’s talent pool by agreeing to a bout with perennial contender Jon Fitch. Even after that fight fell… Read More
Report: Verbal Agreements in Place for Yves Edwards vs. Jeremy Stephens October 5th
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is continuing to build its upcoming October 5th, FX card in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and reportedly the event will feature a lightweight tilt between Yves Edwards and Jeremy Stephens.
The veteran lightweights and noted… Read More
Che Mills Says September 29th Bout With Duane Ludwig Is Next
By FCF Staff
It appears as though the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming September 29th card in Nottingham, England will feature another British fighter, as Gloucester’s Che Mills has announced that he’s fighting Duage Ludwig on the card.
The British welterweight… Read More
Strikeforce Weigh-In Results: Cormier and Barnett Set For Grand Prix Final
By FCF Staff
As most likely expected, neither Daniel Cormier or Josh Barnett had trouble making weight for their heavyweight Grand Prix Final bout tomorrow night in San Jose.
The former UFC champion Barnett came in at 248 pounds this… Read More
Yves Edwards Says Next Opponent Can “Be Called Dwight Schrute For All I Care. As Long As He Can Fight”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following his tightly contested, unanimous decision loss to Tony Ferguson in December, Yves Edwards was understandably eager to secure another high profile bout and resume the hunt for his 42nd pro win. At first, it appeared… Read More
Cote, Bustamante and Leites Pick Up Wins at Amazon Forest Combat 2
By FCF Staff
Several UFC veterans scored victories at Amazon Forest Combat 2 last night in Manaus, Brazil, including Patrick Cote, Pete Spratt, Ronys Torres and Thales Leites.
In the card’s main event, former UFC middleweight champ Murilo Bustamante earned… Read More
FCF Exclusive: Strikeforce Heavyweight “Bigfoot” Silva
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Strikeforce World Heavyweight Grand Prix Tournament Semi-Finalist Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva talks with Full Contact Fighter correspondent Jimmy Smith about the fighter’s surgery scheduled for Weds., Nov. 23 as well as… Read More
Chael Sonnen Walks Away From TSN’s “Off the Record”
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen recently appeared on the Canadian sports talk show “Off The Record”, and reportedly became the first man to walk off the program’s set. Sonnen took exception to host Michael Landsberg’s line of questioning, regarding… Read More