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“UFC Tonight” Fighter Panel Discusses TRT Issue in MMA
By Michael Hatamoto
Former and current UFC stars speak on Fuel TV’s “UFC Tonight” program about the controversial use of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in MMA.
Retired UFC fighter Kenny Florian said “drillers are killers,” implying the recovery time… Read More
Report: Dana White Says Lyoto Machida and Ryan Bader in Mix for Title Shot After Fan Backlash
By FCF Staff
After confirming that the winner of this Saturday’s bout between Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Brandon Vera would receive a title shot, and receiving plenty of fan and media backlash afterwards, UFC President Dana White has announced that… 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
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
Opinion: Crime, But No Punishment For MMA Fighters
Is the UFC doing a disservice to the sport of MMA and sending a dangerous message by not disciplining its fighters who break the law?
By Jesse Heitz
Mixed Martial Arts has made tremendous strides since its inception twenty years… Read More
Forrest Griffin Hints Retirement Might Be Around the Corner
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin will meet Tito Ortiz in a trilogy match next week at UFC 148, but what happens after that fight remains unclear for the aging fighter.
Ortiz already confirmed this will… Read More
Report: Jon Jones Pleads Guilty to DWI
By FCF Staff
Following his arrest in Binghamton, New York, on May 19th, Jon Jones has reportedly pleaded guilty today to a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated, and has had his driver’s license temporarily suspended.
According to a report… Read More
Report: Jon Jones Went to Las Vegas to Discuss Recent Arrest With “Super Disappointed” Dana White
Fighter’s Court Date Set For May 29th
By FCF Staff
In the wake of crashing his car and being arrested for suspicion of DUI… Read More
Report: Management Team Comments on Jon Jones Arrest For Suspicion of DUI
By FCF Staff
After reports surfaced this weekend that UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones had been arrested in Binghamton, New York, early Saturday morning for suspicion of DUI, the 24 year-old’s management team has released a statement.
According to multiple… Read More
Chad Griggs Fighting Phil Davis in Light-Heavyweight Debut’
By FCF Staff
Former heavyweight Chad Griggs has been assigned a stiff challenge in his upcoming light-heavyweight debut, as today the UFC announced that the veteran will take on contender Phil Davis, August 4th.
The bout will… Read More
Dan Henderson to Challenge Jon Jones at UFC 151
By FCF Staff
The expected bout between decorated veteran Dan Henderson and renowned UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones will take place September 1st, in Las Vegas.
UFC President Dana White tweeted the news Wednesday night.
The 24 year-old Jones is… Read More
UFC on FOX 3 Presser: Miller “Comfortable” Everywhere Versus Diaz, Koscheck Tells Critics to “Keep Booing”
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship hosted a press conference at New York City’s Beacon Theatre this afternoon, just two days removed from the promotion’s latest FOX card, which will be hosted by East Rutherford’s IZOD Center Saturday.
In… Read More
Report: Anheuser-Busch Warns UFC About Controversial Statements From Fighters
By FCF Staff
While the Ultimate Fighting Championship and mixed-martial-arts has had its share of critics in the past, now one of the promotion’s major sponsors has reportedly informed it that they’re concerned about the actions of some of… Read More
Dan Henderson to Challenge Jon Jones Next
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones will look to defeat yet another decorated fighter, as following his impressive unanimous decision win over Rashad Evans last night, the UFC has announced that he will fight former Strikeforce champ Dan Henderson next.
No… Read More
Mark Bocek Says New UFC 145 Opponent is John Alessio
By FCF Staff
UFC 145 could feature an all Canadian match-up, as according to a tweet from lightweight Mark Bocek, Matt Wiman has had to withdraw from the card due to a knee injury and has been replaced by John… Read More
Alexander Gustafsson, 13-1, Could Be Seen As A Potential Nightmare For UFC Champ Jon Jones
By Tom Taylor
Without overlooking the dangerous test that is Thiago Silva, Alexander Gustafsson could be seen as a potential nightmare for UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones.
Boasting an impressive record of 13-1, Gustafsson is making a serious statement… Read More
Rory MacDonald Says He Wants Rematch With Carlos Condit “More Than a Title Fight”
By FCF Staff
As rising welterweight Rory MacDonald continues to prepare for his upcoming April 21st bout with veteran Che Mills, the 22 year-old-fighter has revealed that working for a rematch with Carlos Condit is providing much of his… Read More
Chad Griggs on UFC 145 Bout With Travis Browne: “One Of Us Is Going To Be Bleeding”
By Kelsey Mowatt
In a year which saw Strikeforce’s heavyweight division garner plenty of attention, from the promotion’s Grand Prix tournament to Zuffa’s decision to remove the division, another of 2011’s interesting storylines was the… Read More
Report: Tito Ortiz Says Rubber Match With Forrest Griffin Booked For UFC 148
By FCF Staff
Tito Ortiz’s professional career could come to a close, July 7th, at UFC 148. The former light-heavyweight champion is reporting via his official Twitter account that he will face Forrest Griffin for a third time at the… Read More
Phil Davis: The Gentleman Of MMA Discusses His Recent Loss And What It Means For His Future
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NCAA Division I wrestling champion and light heavyweight MMA star “Mr. Wonderful” Phil Davis goes one-on-one with Full Contact Fighter correspondent Jimmy Smith about his recent loss to Rashad Evans… Read More