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Ronda Rousey to Make UFC Debut February 23rd, Defending Belt Versus Liz Carmouche
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced today at its UFC on FOX 5 press conference that Ronda Rousey will make her Octagon debut against Liz Carmouche, February 23rd in Anaheim. The championship fight will headline the UFC 157… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” In 2013, We Will Find Out If The UFC Believes in Woman’s MMA, Or Just Ronda Rousey
By Joshua Molina
Boxing had Muhammad Ali. Soccer had Pele. Football had Joe Namath. Pro wrestling had Hulk Hogan.
As popular and successful as the UFC is, it has not had the super game-changing, breakthrough star who emerges as a… Read More
Dana White Confirms Ronda Rousey UFC Bound
Says There’s Enough Talent at 135 to Produce Women’s Division
By FCF Staff
Although the MMA world was shaken recently by reports that Strikeforce bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey had signed with the UFC, no official word about the deal had… Read More
Report: Strikeforce Closing Doors After January Event; Ronda Rousey Moving to UFC
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce’s recently announced January 12th card, which is set to feature three title fights, will reportedly be the promotion’s last. In addition, as a result of the promotion closing shop, rising star and bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey… Read More
Report: Dana White Says Progress Being Made in Signing Ronda Rousey, “Cyborg” Santos Fight
By FCF Staff
With many throughout the MMA world hoping to see an all-star bout between Ronda Rousey and Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos come to fruition, it appears as though UFC President Dana White is stepping up his efforts to make… Read More
Report: Dana White Says He’d “Absolutely” Have Ronda Rousey Compete in the UFC
By FCF Staff
For quite a while, UFC President Dana White dismissed the idea that women would be competing in the Octagon any time soon, even when organizations like Strikeforce benefited from promoting high profile women’s bouts.… Read More
Opinion: Will Ronda Rousey Fight Again Before Potential ‘Cyborg’ Super Fight?
By Michael Hatamoto
Strikeforce women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey may take one more fight before a potential showdown against Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Santos, according to Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker.
Cyborg’s suspension officially ends in December, and she has remained in shape… Read More
Report: Tito Ortiz Says Bout Between Client “Cyborg” Santos and Ronda Rousey Certain, But Not At 135
By FCF Staff
Tito Ortiz says a bout between Strikeforce bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey and former featherweight champ Cris “Cyborg” Santos will happen, but not at Rousey’s weight of 135 pounds. The UFC Hall of Fame member and retired fighter… Read More
Opinion: Miesha Tate Doesn’t Deserve Rematch Against Ronda Rousey
By Michael Hatamoto
Former bantamweight champion Miesha Tate competed on Saturday night, making an incredible and inspiring comeback and securing an armbar submission in round three against Julie Kedzie.
Despite a finish against Kedzie, Tate certainly was in danger and… 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
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
After Call Out From Ronda Rousey, “Cyborg” Santos Says She’s Not Dropping to 135, Retweets Call For Catch-Weight Bout at 140
By FCF Staff
After running through Sarah Kaufman last night, and recording her sixth straight win via armbar, Ronda Rousey wasted no time in calling out former Strikeforce featherweight champ Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos. During her post fight address, the charismatic… 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
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
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Can Strikeforce’s Ronda Rousey Become The Muhammad Ali of Women’s MMA?
By Joshua Molina
Saturday’s Strikeforce show from San Diego is big for many reasons, and a lot of it rides on the success of Ronda Rousey.
In a bit of a perfect storm, Rousey has emerged as the face… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Bad Decisions, Olympic Judging, Ronda Rousey and Dana White Should Stop Insulting Our Intelligence
By Joshua Molina
In the court of public opinion, Frankie Edgar won Saturday’s fight against Ben Henderson at UFC 150. Although public opinion won’t change the outcome of Henderson’s split decision victory, Edgar looks like the unofficial winner. If you have to… Read More