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Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” In UFC Title Hunt, Alistair Overeem Proves Why He’s a Smart Fighter; Cain Velasquez on the Sidelines
By Joshua Molina
Alistair Overeem has Junior Dos Santos exactly where he wants him.
The UFC Heavyweight Champion Dos Santos recently told ESPN.com that he wants to fight Overeem instead of No. 1 contender Cain Velasquez.
According to the report,… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Olympics Trounce UFC on FOX Ratings; Can UFC and FOX Rebound?
By Joshua Molina
Many people believe UFC boss Dana White is a marketing genius, and that may be true, but his booking decisions this year have many people puzzled.
UFC on Fox 4 on Saturday night went head-to-head with… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC 148’s Puzzling Payout: Chael Sonnen Earns $50,000 – Less Than Undercard Fighter
Top UFC fighters earn much less than boxers in comparable events
By Joshua Molina
Money Mystery: UFC 148 set a record for the largest live crowd of 13,600, with a paid gate of $6,901,655, according to the Nevada State Athletic… Read More
Opinion: Part 2 – Crime, But No Punishment In MMA
By Jesse Heitz
In the previous installment of “Crime, But No Punishment for MMA Fighters”, the focus laid on the MMA flagship promotion, the UFC, and its refusal to punish its fighters for criminal transgressions in contrast to other sports… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Strikeforce’s Tim Kennedy Talks A Lot; Luke At The Bat; Big Country’s Coaches Spark Drama
By Joshua Molina
First Chris Weidman calls out Anderson Silva. Then Silva calls out George St. Pierre. Then Nick Diaz calls out Silva. KJ Noons just wants to fight anybody in San Diego.
In an era of UFC overload in… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s The Daily Takedown: UFC, Mir, Enter the Hexagon; Invicta FC All-Women’s Show Creates MMA Buzz
By Joshua Molina
Daniel Cormier can’t go to the UFC yet. So the UFC will come to him.
Coming off a one-sided beating at the hands of UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos, Frank Mir is now scheduled to battle… Read More
Media Watch: Shane Carwin Looks Forward to Roy Nelson Heavyweight Clash
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC interim heavyweight champion Shane Carwin looks forward to a teaching stint on The Ultimate Fighter, which will also lead to a fight with Roy Nelson.
In his latest blog post, Carwin discussed how his team… Read More
Opinion: Pro Wrestler Dave Bautista Set For MMA Debut But, After Years Of WWE Injuries, Can He Handle It?
By Joshua Molina
There’s a common name in wresting for a big guy with a lot of muscles who can’t move very fast inside the squared circle. They call him a “broomstick.”
The idea is for the broomstick to flex… Read More
Report: Roy Nelson and Shane Carwin to Coach TUF 16
By FCF Staff
After battling injuries for the last year, it appears Shane Carwin has his next assignment, as the former heavyweight contender will coach opposite of Roy Nelson in the upcoming season of “The Ultimate Fighter.”
As usual, the… Read More
Opinion: The Truth Behind Chael Sonnen – The Wrestler and the ’Rassler Take The Stage at UFC 148
By Joshua Molina
“When you are the greatest fighter in the world, they don’t call you a great fighter. They call you Chael Sonnen. Beat me, if you can.” — Chael Sonnen, Jan. 29, 2012, post-fight interview on FOX.
Chael… Read More
Alistair Overeem: “I’ll Be Fighting Again in December And Mark My Words”
By FCF Staff
According to Alistair Overeem, the 2012 MMA schedule will not conclude without at least one bout featuring the highly decorated heavyweight. The Dutch fighter took to Twitter last night to announce that he was en route to… Read More
UFC 146 Media Call: Junior dos Santos Continues to Question “Heart” of Frank Mir
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship held a media call today in preparation for the promotion’s upcoming May 26th event in Las Vegas, Nevada.
On the call were the UFC 146 main event competitors heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos… Read More
Report: NSAC Denies Alistair Overeem License, Out of Action Until Late December
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem could spend the remainder of 2012 on the sidelines, following the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s decision today to deny the heavyweight a license to compete. As a result of a recent drug test which reportedly… Read More
Report: NSAC’s Keith Kizer Not Expecting TRT Defense From Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
One week before Alistair Overeem goes before the Nevada State Athletic Commission on April 24th, speculation continues as to what will be the basis for the fighter’s defense, following a pre-UFC 146 drug test which allegedly indicated… Read More
NSAC Says Alistair Overeem Failed Drug Test, UFC 146 Title Fight in Doubt
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem’s May 26th bout with UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos could be in jeopardy, after the Nevada State Athletic Commission has announced today that the fighter has allegedly failed a pre-fight drug test.
According to… Read More
Report: Alistair Overeem Receives Suspended Sentence For Battery Charge
By FCF Staff
Former Strikeforce heavyweight champ Alistair Overeem will reportedly have to undergo 50 hours of community servce and anger management counseling, as a result of an incident on New Year’s weekend.
According to a report from the… Read More
King Mo To Detractors: I Made A Mistake, But I’m Not A Person Who Cheats
By Joshua Molina
Strikeforce superstar “King Mo” Lawal is fuming over allegations that he intentionally used a banned substance leading up to his second round KO victory over previously undefeated Lorenz Larkin on Jan. 7, a result that was subsequently… Read More
Alistair Overeem Legal Update: Roughly One-Third Of Overeem Purse Being Withheld From Tonight’s Fight
By FCF Staff
Full Contact Fighter has obtained a copy of the court order (order_re_writ_PDF) mandating the withholding of funds from Alistair Overeem’s purse that will be earned from tonight’s heavyweight showdown with Brock Lesnar in the main event of… Read More
Breaking News: Alistair Overeem’s UFC 141 Purse To Be Withheld On Nevada Judge’s Order
By FCF Staff
Roderick Lindblom, Esq., attorney for Knockout Investments and Golden Glory, has issued a statement declaring that a Nevada District Court judge has issued an order today to withhold payment of over $241,000 to Alistair Overeem after… Read More
Video: Latest Episode of “The Reem”
The latest episode from the ongoing, online documentary “The Reem”, which follows the career of former Strikeforce champion Alistair Overeem. The decorated fighter will take on former UFC champ Brock Lesnar Friday, December 30th, in Las Vegas.