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UFC 164’s Josh Barnett on MMA Then and Now: “They Fight for Glory; we Fought for Blood and for Honor”
By Kelsey Mowatt
When Josh Barnett steps into the Octagon on August 31st to battle Frank Mir, the former UFC heavyweight champ will be doing so for the first time since March, 2002, when he stopped Randy Couture… Read More
Opinion: Travis Browne Is True UFC Underdog
By Michael Hatamoto
Travis Browne shined in his biggest UFC test yet, taking on Alistair Overeem in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 26.
Browne survived an early onslaught that surely looked like a potential TKO… Read More
Daniel Cormier: Roy Nelson is the “Most Dangerous Guy I’ve Ever Fought”
By FCF Staff
Although Daniel Cormier relayed recently that he plans on calling for an immediate title shot at light-heavyweight, following his UFC 166 tilt with Roy Nelson, the renowned wrestler says he’s not overlooking his next opponent.
On the… Read More
Daniel Cormier Responds to Jon Jones: “Grow up Bud”
By FCF Staff
UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier appear to be on a collision course, and since the latter called out the champion earlier this year, the two have exchanged words.
At a UFC World Tour event… Read More
Daniel Cormier Wants Title Shot at Light-Heavyweight After UFC 166
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier hasn’t change up his plan to move to the light-heavyweight division, and in the coming months, as the undefeated heavyweight reportedly intends to call for an immediate title shot at 205 pounds after UFC 166.… Read More
Roy Nelson Re-Signs With the UFC, Fighting Daniel Cormier October 19th
By FCF Staff
Roy Nelson’s time on the free agency market has reportedly come to an end already, as the heavyweight fighter will take on Daniel Cormier at UFC 166 on October 19th.
The match-up was rumored to be in… Read More
Opinion: UFC Needs To Match Fabricio Werdum Against Daniel Cormier
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC heavyweights Fabricio Werdum and Daniel Cormier are both high profile fighters looking to make a big splash in the heavyweight division.
UFC President Dana White said Werdum recently requested the fight, and White… Read More
Report: “Minotauro” Nogueira Has Successul Arm Surgery
By FCF Staff
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is reportedly doing well after the legendary fighter had surgery today in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to repair torn ligaments in his left elbow. The fighter sustained the injury during his June 8th, UFC… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 10: Antonio “Minotauro” Nogueira’s Arm Not Seriously Injured After Submission Loss
By FCF Staff
Some alarm bells were sounded when Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira did not attend Saturday’s post-fight, UFC on FUEL TV 10 press conference, but the legendary heavyweight’s arm is reportedly free of any major injuries following the event.
Nogueira… Read More
UFC 164 to Feature Lightweight Champ Benson Henderson vs. TJ Grant
By FCF Staff
After recording a memorable stoppage win over Gray Maynard at UFC 160, TJ Grant has been assigned a bout with lightweight champ Benson Henderson on August 31st. The UFC 164 card will be hosted by Milwaukee’s Bradley… Read More
Trevor Wittman on Retired Shane Carwin: “For What He Did In That Short Period Of A Time, Man’s Amazing”
By Kelsey Mowatt
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s roster is less one high profile and captivating fighter this week, after Shane Carwin announced he was leaving the sport at the age of 38. The former interim heavyweight champ had hoped… Read More
Opinion: Retirement and Un-Retirement
By Jesse Heitz
Over the last few days, the MMA world saw one of its familiar faces in UFC Heavyweight Challenger, Shane Carwin, bid adieu to active competition. Meanwhile, former long-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Tito “The… Read More
UFC Vet Shane Carwin Retires From Fighting
By FCF Staff
After being sidelined with injuries and having not fought since June, 2011, former UFC interim heavyweight champ Shane Carwin has announced he’s retiring from MMA.
The 38 year-old fighter made the announcement via his official… Read More
Report: Daniel Cormier Remaining at Heavyweight For Now, Hoping to Fight in July or August
By FCF Staff
Although Daniel Cormier is still interested in moving to light-heavyweight and pursuing a championship there, the rising star has reportedly decided to stay at heavyweight for the time being.
The 34 year-old fighter told Bleacher… Read More
Report: Cheick Kongo Not Expected to Return to UFC
By FCF Staff
After an 18 fight and near seven year long run in the UFC, Cheick Kongo’s next bout will likely not take place in the Octagon. The French heavyweight was KO’d by Roy Nelson in the first round… Read More
Opinion: Ready For ‘Big Country’ To Dominate?
By Michael Hatamoto
Roy ‘Big Country’ Nelson is riding a two-fight win streak into the octagon on Saturday night, and hopes to add Cheick Kongo to his recent KO/TKO highlight reel.
Since losing to Fabricio Werdum at… Read More
Report: Daniel Cormier’s Future Regarding Weight Class Could Be Determined This Week
By FCF Staff
Now that Daniel Cormier has emerged victorious from his Octagon debut, by handing former heavyweight champ Frank Mir a unanimous decision loss at UFC on FOX 8, the rising star and his camp will try to… Read More
UFC on FOX 7: Benson Henderson Manages to Retain Lightweight Belt
By FCF Staff
Most fans and pundits were expecting a very close fight, and at the end of the day, Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez produce a memorable and extremely competitive “champion vs. champion” bout.
Henderson managed to retain… Read More
UFC on FOX 7 Weigh-Ins: Benson Henderson and Gilbert Melendez Set For Historic Bout
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors for tomorrow night’s UFC on FOX 7 card in San Jose made weight this afternoon, including UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson and former Strikeforce champ Gilbert Melendez.
Henderson came in at 155… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Strikeforce Returns For One Night Stand in San Jose Saturday
By Joshua Molina
If Strikeforce will have a legacy beyond Ronda Rousey, it begins and ends Saturday night.
UFC on FOX 7 features former Strikeforce champ Gilbert Melendez challenging UFC lightweight champ Benson Henderson, in a major fight, featuring two… Read More