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Bellator 97: Chandler, Askren Defend Belts, “King Mo” Locks Up Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Bellator promoted a star studded card tonight in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and several of the promotion’s biggest names recorded impressive wins.
Armed with a new eight fight contract, Michael Chandler needed little time to put away David… Read More
NSAC Releases UFC 162 Gate and Attendance Figures
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the final attendance and gate figures for the July 6th, UFC 162 card in Las Vegas, and as expected, the event generated a significant gate.
According to the commission’s figures,… Read More
Jon Jones Fighting Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165
By FCF Staff
After weeks of speculation as to when and who Jon Jones will fight next, the UFC has announced that the light-heavyweight champ will fight Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165 on September 21st. The card will take place… Read More
Opinion: The Need for Sports Media Responsibility
By Jesse Heitz
Last night I opened up my web browser to find a particularly unusual story. I was instantly grabbed by the downright scandalous title, which read, “Porn Star slams ex-UFC champ”. Naturally, I read the article. After… 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: Ligament Damage Could Delay Return Of Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
Following the horrific toe injury Jon Jones incurred during his stoppage win over Chael Sonnen at UFC 159 last month, the light-heavyweight champ has been pretty upbeat about his recovery and forecasting his return.… Read More
Opinion: Retirement and Un-Retirement
By Jesse Heitz
Over the last few days, the MMA world saw one of its familiar faces in UFC Heavyweight Challenger, Shane Carwin, bid adieu to active competition. Meanwhile, former long-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Tito “The… Read More
Opinion: What’s Next For Chael Sonnen?
By Jesse Heitz
At this past weekend’s UFC 159 event in Newark, New Jersey, Chael Sonnen received another ferocious beating by one of the top fighters in the world. This time it was the UFC’s Light Heavyweight… Read More
Jon Jones Will Consider Heavyweight Division And Super Fights if Title Run Continues
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones has said in the past that a move to the heavyweight division could come in the short term future, and during a medical call today to promote UFC 159, the light-heavyweight champ revealed some… Read More
Opinion: Cris Cyborg Hopes To Continue Success With Invicta FC
By Michael Hatamoto
Cris Cyborg won her Invicta Fighting Championships debut against Fiona Muxlow on Saturday night, picking up a dominant TKO win at 3:46 of the first round.
Let’s be completely honest here: Muxlow was a replacement fighter and… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Chael The Pro Wrestler Returns — Woooo!
By Joshua Molina
Chael Sonnen, you’re back.
Maybe it was the rumored 850,000-Pay Per View buy rate for the GSP vs. Nick Diaz fight that sparked Sonnen to turn on the pro wrestling persona, to defend his Pay Per View… Read More
Forrest Griffin Eyes Possible Return From Injury In Late 2013
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Absent from The Octagon over half a year since his third historic bout against former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Tito Ortiz, it seems Forrest Griffin’s injury will keep him from fighting for a possible seven months … 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
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” If Nothing Else, Invicta’s Signing Of Cyborg Santos Shows Dana White That He Doesn’t Have All The Power
By Joshua Molina
Regardless of the truth when it comes to negotiations between the UFC and Cris Cyborg , Invicta FC’s signing of the Brazilian blaster is a big deal for the all-women’s promotion. Santos has the potential to lift… Read More
Report: Cris “Cyborg” Santos Requests Release From UFC
By FCF Staff
After weeks of debate and discussion, as to whether an all star bout between Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos and current UFC Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey will ever materialize, Santos has reportedly asked to be released from her contract… Read More
Opinion: The Viability of a Masters Division in MMA
By Jesse Heitz
As I have chronicled in many past articles, the legends of this great sport are rapidly entering into retirement from active competition. We’ve seen the likes of: Dan “The Beast” Severn, Tito “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy”… Read More
Opinion: A Welcomed Heavyweight Reshuffle
By Jesse Heitz
At UFC 155, the heavyweight landscape for the UFC shifted. Junior Dos Santos, then reigning as the UFC Heavyweight Champion, was defeated by former Heavyweight Champion, Cain Velasquez in what turned out to be an exceptionally impressive… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Topsy-Turvy 2012 for UFC, but Company Poised for Huge 2013
By Joshua Molina
The UFC’s incredible popularity surge slowed this year, but the company remained atop the mixed martial world. Still, despite the ups and downs of 2012, the UFC appears poised for a huge year in 2013.
Six years… Read More
Quote of the Day: Forrest Griffin “This is What You Get for Christmas When You’re Naughty”
By FCF Staff
Forrest Griffin has posted a nasty looking picture of his post-surgery knee via Twitter and included this very timely comment:
This is what you get for christmas when your naughty
Griffin was forced to withdraw from this… Read More