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Opinion: MMA and Professional Wrestling
By Jesse Heitz
Earlier this month, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson made his foray into professional wrestling for the TNA promotion. He made his debut as a member of the “face” or hero… Read More
2013 ESPYS: Jon Jones and Anderson Silva Nominated for “Best Fighter”
By FCF Staff
Two of the UFC’s biggest stars have been nominated for the ESPN’s “Best Fighter” 2013 ESPY , as light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones and middleweight champ Anderson Silva are two of the five contenders.
Rounding out the nominees… Read More
Bobby Lashley Opens Up About UFC, Bellator Hopes, WWE and TNA, Dave Bautista and Saturday’s Big GWC Fight
By Joshua Molina
Former WWE pro wrestling superstar Bobby Lashley will return to the cage this Saturday night, just three weeks after a quick submission victory over Kevin Asplund.
Lashley, 8-2, will fight Matthew Larson, 2-2, at the inaugural Global… Read More
Report: “Jacare” vs. Okami, Teixeira vs. Bader Planned for UFC on FS1 3
By FCF Staff
It appears the upcoming, September 4th UFC on FS1 3 card has two significant additions, as according to reports, Yushin Okami will battle Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and Glover Teixeira will fight Ryan Bader at the event. The… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Bellator Needs To Fight The UFC, Not Run From It
By Joshua Molina
Bellator recently announced that it would move to Friday nights in the Fall to avoid going head to head with the NFL on Thursday nights.
Boy, is this a bad move.
Not that Bellator wants to challenge… Read More
UFC Vet Diego Nunes Confirms Bellator Signing
By FCF Staff
Bellator has reportedly added another UFC vet to its roster, as Diego Nunes has announced via Twitter that he has signed with the promotion.
In addition to tweeting “Bellator fighter!”, the 30 year-old, Brazilian featherweight posted “I… Read More
Opinion: UFC 161 and the Climb of Dan Henderson
By Jesse Heitz
For nearly 16 years, Dan Henderson has been a staple of Mixed Martial Arts. He’s had legendary battles with the likes of: Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva, Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko, Mauricio “Shogun”… Read More
Bellator To Be Broadcast in U.K. Through Viacom’s VIVA
By FCF Staff
Bellator continues to increase its size and scope through the ownership of Viacom, as today the promotion announced that future cards will be broadcast in the United Kingdom via the company’s VIVA channel. The agreement will mark… Read More
Opinion: The Retirements of Bonnar and Griffin
By Jesse Heitz
A few days ago, one of the UFC’s most beloved fighters decided to hang his gloves up once and for all, that fighter is the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Forrest Griffin. Now,… Read More
Glover Teixeira: If UFC Needs Opponent For Jon Jones “I’m Here”
By FCF Staff
Although Jon Jones has repeatedly said he wants to fight Alexander Gustafsson next, and the latter predictably wants to fight the UFC light-heavyweight champ, Glover Teixeira continues to work his way towards a title shot.
At… Read More
Opinion: What’s Next For UFC 160 Winner Glover Teixeira?
By Michael Hatamoto
Since joining the UFC last year, Teixeira has gone 4-0 against Kyle Kingsbury, Fabio Maldonado, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and James Te Huna – and has looked especially sharp heading into UFC 160.
Teixeira… Read More
UFC To Induct Forrest Griffin, Stephan Bonnar Into Hall of Fame
By Michael Hatamoto
The UFC will introduce Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar into the Hall of Fame later this summer, according to UFC President Dana White.
“They’re going in together. Those two are going to be together for the rest… Read More
Former UFC Champ Forrest Griffin Announces Retirement
TUF Vet and Stephan Bonnar Headed to UFC Hall of Fame
By FCF Staff
After a decade plus of professional fighting, which included winning the UFC Light-Heavyweight Championship, Forrest Griffin has announced he’s retiring at the age of 33.… Read More
Report: James Te Huna In For Injured Ryan Bader, Fighting Glover Teixeira at UFC 160
By FCF Staff
The UFC 160 card has incurred another change, as according to multiple reports, light-heavyweight Ryan Bader has been forced to withdraw from his bout with Glover Teixeira due to a knee injury. James Te Huna will take… Read More
Power MMA’s Tom Vaughn: “People May Be Surprised” With Upcoming Ryan Bader, Glover Teixeira Bout
Trainer Says Bader “Still Growing”; “A Lot Of Unknowns” Remain About Teixeira
By FCF Staff
While many have tapped Glover Teixeira as the next man who will truly test the remarkable abilities of UFC light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones, renowned trainer… Read More
Opinion: Saitama and the Last Stand of the “Axe Murderer”
By Jesse Heitz
Tomorrow, Saturday, March 2, Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva, will return to nation that made him famous, to the place where he was re-born as one of the sport’s most feared competitors. He will headline the UFC… Read More
Opinion: Bellator and the UFC Blueprint
By Jesse Heitz
On Thursday, January 24th, Bellator 86 took place. Overall, I found the event to be quite entertaining. The promotion seems to be eerily similar to the archetype of modern MMA, the UFC. This is not necessarily a… Read More
Ryan Bader and Vladimir Matyushenko Agree to UFC on FOX 6 Bout
David Mitchell Versus Simeon Thoresen Targeted for Jan. 26th Card
By FCF Staff
Light-heavyweight vets Ryan Bader and Vladimir Matyushenko have agreed to fight at the UFC’s upcoming January 26th in Chicago, the promotion has announced. The bout will be… Read More
Clay Guida vs. Hatsu Hioki, Ricardo Lamas vs. Erik Koch Confirmed For UFC on FOX 6
“Rampage” Jackson Fighting Glover Teixeira as Expected
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed two significant featherweight bouts for its upcoming, January 26th FOX card in Chicago, as Clay Guida… Read More
Demetrious Johnson vs. Jon Dodson, Anthony Pettis vs. Donald Cerrone Confirmed for UFC on FOX 6
“Rampage” Jackson Says Bout With Glover Teixeira Set
By FCF Staff
The UFC has confirmed that Demetrious Johnson will defend his flyweight title against Jon Dodson, as expected, January 26th at the promotion’s next FOX broadcast. In addition, the… Read More