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Legacy FC 26: Leonard Garcia Takes Featherweight Belt
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from last night’s Legacy FC 26 card in San Antonio, Texas, which saw UFC vet Leonard Garcia capture the vacant featherweight title, by stopping Kevin Aguilar.
With the win, Garcia has won three… Read More
Opinion: Big Plans for Fabricio Werdum
By Jesse Heitz
Last weekend, we witnessed UFC Heavyweight Champion, Cain Velasquez, utterly and completely handle Junior dos Santos in UFC 166’s main event. The champion retained his title, taking the rubber match in dominating fashion. On the heels of… Read More
Opinion: Who Gets Next Crack at Heavyweight Title?
By Michael Hatamoto
The UFC heavyweight division is relatively thin these days, so it might take some creative marketing on the UFC’s part to make exciting future matchups.
I believe the winner of Josh Barnett-Travis Browne could be next in… Read More
Daniel Cormier, New No. 1 Contender?
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC heavyweight Daniel Cormier “probably” will earn a UFC light heavyweight championship title shot with a win against Roy Nelson at UFC 166 in October.
That’s assuming Cormier wins his next fight and UFC… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Odd Fights On Horizon In 2013
By Joshua Molina
A look at some of the strange match ups we’ll see inside the cage over the next few months:
Mark Hunt will fight Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva on Dec. 7 in Australia. I don’t like main event fights… Read More
Opinion: Can Frank Mir Top Alistair Overeem?
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir will meet Dutch kickboxer Alistair Overeem at UFC 167 in November, in what is a ‘must-win’ fight for both fighters.
Mir is a former heavyweight champion, but is riding… Read More
Report: Mark Hunt and “Bigfoot” Silva Have Agreed to December Bout
By FCF Staff
Heavyweights Mark Hunt and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva will apparently look to get back on track against one another, as according to reports, the two have agreed to fight in December.
News of the bout was reported first… Read More
Opinion: Bring On Chael Sonnen vs. Rashad Evans
By Michael Hatamoto
A potential fight matchup between former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans and perennial contender Chael Sonnen is expected for some time later this year.
I don’t care if this fight takes place at… Read More
WSOF 4: Spong, Harris and Sefo Lead Payroll
By FCF Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has released the salary figures for World Series of Fighting’s latest event this past Saturday, which was hosted by Ontario’s Citizens Business Bank Arena. The card saw Tyrone Spong work his… Read More
WSOF 4 Weigh-In Results: Spong-DeAnda Set, Polley-Stringer Off Card
By FCF Staff
Tyrone Spong and Angel DeAnda are set for their light-heavyweight main event tomorrow night at WSOF 4 in Ontario, California, as both men made weight this afternoon.
Both fighters came in at 205 pounds for their… Read More
Opinions: The Sport’s Greats and Their Fall From Grace
By Jesse Heitz
We are nearly half a year away from UFC 167, but the chatter and excitement surrounding the highly anticipated bout between UFC Welterweight Champion Georges “Rush” St-Pierre and challenger Johny Hendricks is palpable, even… Read More
Report: ABC to Consider Change to Downed Fighter Rule
By FCF Staff
The Unified Rules of mixed-martial-arts could have one of its regulations changed this week, as according to multiple reports, the Association of Boxing Commissions is considering amending the language regarding what constitutes a grounded or downed fighter.… Read More
WSOF 4: Lew Polley vs. Hans Stringer Amongst Latest Additions
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting has reportedly put the finishing touches on the promotion’s August 10th event in Ontario, California, which will feature Tyrone Spong versus Angel DeAnda in the main event.
According to a report from MMA… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Can “Bigfoot” Pull Off The Big Upset? Let’s Hope Not
By Joshua Molina
On the eve of UFC 160, here’s a look at the main event, and why it matters:
Velasquez must win. He will win.
The UFC can’t afford to have Velasquez drop the title to… Read More
Appeal Yet To Be Filed Over Disputed Gonzaga vs. Browne Stoppage
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Marco Alvan, manager of UFC heavyweight Gabriel Gonzaga, has yet to act on claims that he would appeal Gonzaga’s controversial loss to Travis Browne at The Ultimate Fighter 17… Read More
Opinion: Frank Mir, Daniel Cormier Look to Compete For Title Shot
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC heavyweights Frank Mir and Daniel Cormier both have a lot on the line when they step into the cage at UFC on FOX 7 in San Jose on Saturday.
Cormier, the former… Read More
Former Miguel Cotto Trainer Pedro Diaz Named Blackzilian’s Boxing Coach
By FCF Staff
The Delray, Florida based Blackzilian team has announced today that former Miguel Cotto trainer and Cuban national team member Pedro Diaz, has been named the squad’s boxing instructor. Diaz has already been training former UFC champs… Read More
Report: Darren Elkins Replacing Injured Clay Guida, Fighting Chad Mendes April 20th
By FCF Staff
Darren Elkins continued to impress at UFC 158 this past weekend by defeating Antonio Carvalho, and now, the rising featherweight has reportedly been tapped for a bout next month with perennial contender Chad Mendes. The fight… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Hunt Steps Up, Fitch Lands, Overeem’s Stock Falling
By Joshua Molina
Around the world in MMA . . .
With the incredible shrinking man Alistair Overeem out with an injury, Mark Hunt has stepped up to fight Junior Dos Santos.
Junior Dos Santos appears on the fast track… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Despite Wins, Bigfoot, Belfort Don’t Deserve Title Shots
By Joshua Molina
UFC President Dana White should stop promising title shots to winners of fights. As we know, he doesn’t always follow through. It also distracts from the fight.
Alexander Gustafsson will get a UFC light heavyweight shot if… Read More