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UFC 194 Weigh-In Results: Jose Aldo And Conor McGregor Clear Final Hurdle For Mega Fight
By FCF Staff
The biggest featherweight bout in UFC history is official, as both Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor made weight this afternoon in Las Vegas.
The featherweight champ Jose Aldo came in at 145, as did the interim champ,… Read More
UFC on FOX 15: Luke Rockhold Takes Out Lyoto Machida
By FCF Staff
Luke Rockhold’s path to a title shot remains on track, as the middleweight took out fellow contender Lyoto Machida in impressive fashion at UFC on FOX 15.
Early on, Machida threatened Rockhold with big punches, but… Read More
UFC on FOX 15 Weigh-In Results: Luke Rockhold And Lyoto Machida Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for tomorrow’s UFC on FOX 15 card, which will be hosted by the Prudential Centre in Newark, New Jersey.
In the main event, Luke Rockhold will take on fellow… Read More
UFC on FOX 15: George Sullivan Reflects on KO Win, Says MMA’s “Blowing Up” in New Jersey
By Kelsey Mowatt
George Sullivan made his way up the pro ranks by fighting for Northeast promotions like Ring of Combat and Cage Fury Fighting Championship, but the welterweight has a special milestone set for April 18th. On that night,… Read More
Report: Dana White Responds to Anderson Silva’s Comments That Title Shot is a Few Fights Away
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva has reportedly said he doesn’t expect to secure a title shot at UFC 183, and now Dana White has responded to the former champ’s take on the situation.
For some time now, White has said… Read More
WSOF 15: “Macaco” Patino vs. Eric Reynolds Added To Live NBCSN Telecast
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 3, 2014) — A lightweight (155 pounds) contest between legendary MMA pioneer and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo black belt Jorge “Macaco” Patino (35-15-2) of Houston, Texas and battle-tested finisher Eric “It’s… Read More
Chris Leben Apologizes For Criticizing UFC
By FCF Staff
Retired middleweight Chris Leben has taken down a tweet and apologized for comments he made this past weekend, which took aim at the UFC and the company’s compensation structure.
The 33 year-old Leben, who recently retired following… Read More
UFC FN 36: Lyoto Machida Outscores Gegard Mousasi
By FCF Staff
Lyoto Machida was unable to add another stoppage win to his resume tonight at UFC Fight Night 36, but his vaunted striking skills earned him one more victory. The decorated middleweight out struck the resilient Gegard Mousasi… Read More
UFN 34: Despite Injury Setbacks, Tarec Saffiedine Hasn’t Been Sitting at Home, “Crying For Myself” in 2013
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although it may seem like ages ago now, it wasn’t that long ago when many throughout the MMA world were busy discussing how Strikeforce’s best fighters and champions would perform in the UFC. Well, as… Read More
UFC FN 28 Weigh-Ins: Teixeira and Bader Set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors scheduled to compete at UFC Fight Night 28 tomorrow night in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, made weight this afternoon, including headliners Glover Teixeira and Ryan Bader.
The rising contender Teixeira came in at 206… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Chris Weidman’s Pay at UFC 162; Tim Kennedy and Roger Gracie May Steal The Show
By Joshua Molina
Where does all the money in the UFC go?
The mainstream media picked up on the controversial topic last week. Former Strikeforce star Tim Kennedy turned himself into a more high-profile star by saying he could get… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s The Daily Takedown: Weidman’s Overconfidence A Bad Sign For Silva Fight
By Joshua Molina
Everybody’s a big shot until they get hit in the face.
That may be a lesson Chris Weidman will have to learn sooner rather than later.
Weidman will battle UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Looking Ahead at Anderson Silva, Michael Bisping Must Beware of the Belfort Upset
By Joshua Molina
Let’s get real. Nobody believes Michael Bisping will be the guy to dethrone Anderson Silva.
It’s just not likely to happen.
Unfortunately, UFC President Dana White said Bisping is in line for a title shot if he… Read More
Report: “UFC Tonight” Confirms Strikeforce Fighters Headed to Octagon, Luke Rockhold, Tim Kennedy, Tarec Saffiedine and Gegard Mousasi On List
By FCF Staff
Although many Strikeforce vets were confirmed for upcoming UFC bouts before the former held its final event Saturday in Oklahoma City, as expected, several more fighters from the promotion are moving to the Octagon. Tuesday’s “UFC Tonight”… Read More
Strikeforce Weigh-In Results: Nate Marquardt and Tarec Saffiedine On Weight For Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce held what will be the promotion’s last weigh-in ceremony today in Oklahoma City, in preparation for its final event tomorrow night at the Chesapeake Energy Center. The card, which will be televised on… Read More
Strikeforce Confirms January 12th Event Last Card to be Shown on Showtime
By FCF Staff
As many people believed would be the case, Strikeforce confirmed Thursday that its upcoming January 12th event in Oklahoma City, will be the last of its cards that airs on Showtime. Although the announcement did not outright… Read More
Luke Rockhold Says Strikeforce Announced Jan. 12 Fight With Lorenz Larkin Without Asking Him First, That He’s “In The Dark” About Going To UFC, And Wants to Shut Larkin Up
By Joshua Molina
Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold told Full Contact Fighter today that Strikeforce announced a Jan. 12 fight with Lorenz Larkin without ever checking in with him and that he’s been put in bad situation.
“When I heard… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” No Cyborg is Good for Rousey; Are Background Checks On Fighters Necessary?
By Joshua Molina
More drama is swirling today over Cris “Cyborg” Santos’ announcement that her doctor won’t let her come down to 135 pounds to fight Ronda Rousey because it would be unhealthy.
She’s right. Rousey needs to move up… Read More
Report: Derek Brunson Says Showtime Contract Prevented “Ultimate Fighter” Spot
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce middleweight Derek Brunson will not join head coach Greg Jackson and teammate Jon Jones on the latest season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, despite reportedly making the show. Filming for the latest season of TUF, which will feature… Read More
Opinion: Is Scott Coker Blowing Smoke By Touting Lorenz Larkin as No. 1 Contender?
By Michael Hatamoto
It was just a couple of days ago when Full Contact Fighter posted a story regarding Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker’s decision to propel Lorenz Larkin into a title shot ahead of Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza.
I’m sure if… Read More