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Daniel Ghita Gets New Opponent For First Round Of NYE GLORY 4 Tokyo, Jhonata Diniz
By Glory Sports International (via press release)
TOKYO, Japan (Dec. 19, 2012) – Brazilian heavyweight upstart Jhonata Diniz (7-2) has been given the opportunity of a lifetime after being brought in to the GLORY 4 Tokyo – Heavyweight Grand Slam… Read More
Opinion: The Last Gasp Of MMA Legends
By Jesse Heitz
A recurrent theme that I write about is the future and legacy of the legends in our sport. It should be no surprise to any regular readers of my pieces that I routinely throw all of my… Read More
Dan Henderson vs. Lyoto Machida Official for UFC 157
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship confirmed today that Dan Henderson will fight Lyoto Machida as expected at UFC 157 on February 23rd. The bout will accompany previously announced bouts including bantamweight Urijah Faber versus. Ivan Menjivar, and UFC… Read More
Report: UFC on FOX 5 Averages 4.4. Million Viewers
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship turned to several of its biggest names and a lightweight title fight in an effort to boost ratings for its latest FOX card, and the move appears to have paid off. According to… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” After Mid-Year Slump, UFC TV Ratings Ending 2012 on a High Note
By Joshua Molina
Early estimates show that the UFC on Fox 5 drew stronger ratings than the last two shows.
With an average of 3.4 million viewers, the show was No. 1 among 18-34-year-olds, a coveted market for advertisers.
The… Read More
Lessons Learned: UFC on FOX 5
By Tom Taylor
As MMA fans, we learn more about our sport every time we watch a fight, even if we don’t realize it. We might be reminded of something we had long forgotten, or we might be made aware… Read More
UFC on FOX 5: Ben Henderson Retains Lightweight Title With Unanimous Decision Win Over Nate Diaz
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC on FOX 5 card in Seattle, Washington, which saw lightweight champion Benson Henderson defend his belt with a unanimous decision win over Nate Diaz.
Benson Henderson def. Nate Diaz via… Read More
UFC on FOX 5 Weigh-In Results: Nate Diaz Makes Weight After Three Attempts
By FCF Staff
It may have taken some extra time to make it official, but Saturday’s UFC on FOX 5 card will still feature a title fight between lightweight champ Benson Henderson and Nate Diaz in the main event.
Diaz… Read More
UFC on FOX 5: Official Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This weekend, the UFC stops in Seattle for UFC on FOX 5, one of the most stacked cards of the year. In the main event, Benson Henderson will defend his lightweight title against Nate Diaz. Beyond… Read More
Opinion: UFC on FOX 5 and the Target Audience Shift
By Jesse Heitz
This Saturday, December 8th, UFC on FOX 5 is set to take place, and barring any last-minute catastrophic injuries the card should be significantly more than entertaining. The card, as many readers are already well-aware, features four… Read More
UFC on FOX 5 Media Call: Nate Diaz Says Title Fight With Benson Henderson “Biggest Thing Going on Right Now”
By FCF Staff
The UFC held another media call today in advance of the promotion’s upcoming FOX broadcast and event, which will go down December 8th at the Key Arena in Seattle. The card will be headlined by a lightweight… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Injury Bug Rewriting UFC history
By Joshua Molina
The injury bug continues to curse the UFC and the sport of mixed martial arts.
Chris Weidman, who has been running his mouth for months calling out Anderson Silva, injured his shoulder training and is out of… Read More
Gegard Mousasi Says He’s Headed to the UFC and “Can Beat Anybody”
By Joshua Molina
The Armenian Assassin Gegard Mousasi said his return to the cage is imminent and that he expects he will soon fight in the UFC.
“If everything goes well, I will be headed to the UFC,” Mousasi told… Read More
Opinion: Stephan Bonnar’s Top 5 Career Moments
By Tom Taylor
At UFC 153, Stephan Bonnar made a valiant attempt at conquering the pound-for-pound king, Anderson Silva. While he was unsuccessful in this bid, losing by first-round knockout, there is no questioning the resolve it took to step… Read More
Report: Dan Henderson Stands By Criticism of Chael Sonnen Receiving Title Fight
Light-Heavyweight Believes Bout With Lyoto Machida Next
By FCF Staff
After news surfaced that Chael Sonnen would coach opposite Jon Jones on the next season of “The Ultimate Fighter” and would fight the light-heavyweight champ next, contender Dan Henderson was… Read More
Report: Bryan Caraway Replacing Injured TJ Dillashaw at UFC on FOX 5
By FCF Staff
According to multiple reports, former TUF finalist TJ Dillashaw has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled December 8th bout with Mike Easton due to injury. Bantamweight Bryan Caraway will step in to take his place at… Read More
Yves Edwards vs. John Cholish, Michael Chiesa vs. Marcus LeVesseur Official for UFC on FOX 5
By FCF Staff
After having his fight with Jeremy Stephens cancelled on fight day earlier this month, Yves Edwards has been tapped for a December 8th bout with John Cholish at the upcoming UFC on FOX 5 card. In addition,… Read More
Forrest Griffin Now Facing Phil Davis at UFC 155
By FCF Staff
With Chael Sonnen having been assigned a title shot with light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones in April, Forrest Griffin will instead fight Phil Davis at the December 29th, UFC 155 card in Las Vegas.
Davis (10-1) s coming… Read More
Dan Henderson Supports Chael Sonnen, But Says Fight With Jon Jones “Degrades the Sport”
By FCF Staff
Dan Henderson let it be known recently on Twitter that he’s not happy about the fact that his longtime training partner Chael Sonnen has been granted a title shot against Jon Jones in April, and now the… Read More
Dan Henderson Fires Verbal Shot at Dana White After Jon Jones-Chael Sonnen Fight Announced
By FCF Staff
One had to wonder how the news that Chael Sonnen will fight UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones next would sit with top contender Dan Henderson, and now we know. Henderson, who was scheduled to fight Jones at… Read More