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Coach Campaigns For GSP – Conor McGregor Bout
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen who Georges St-Pierre will face in his comeback bout, but the former champ’s coach has proposed a bout with lightweight champ, Conor McGregor.
Recently it was announced that St-Pierre has come to… Read More
Jose Aldo Says “Biggest Dream” is to be Champ in Boxing & MMA
By FCF Staff
As rumors and debate continues to swirl regarding a boxing match between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather, Jose Aldo’s reporting he wants to make a run in pro-boxing.
The Brazilian star and UFC featherweight champ, who isn’t… Read More
Nate Diaz in Process of Applying For Nevada Boxing License
By FCF Staff
Last year, Conor McGregor received a boxing license in the State of California, and now his former opponent Nate Diaz is in the process of applying for one in Nevada.
Recently the Nevada State Athletic Commission confirmed… Read More
UFC 202: Conor McGregor Says he Has a “Lot of Options”, “Some Might Not be This Sport”
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor relayed after his win last night over Nate Diaz that he wants a third bout with the latter, but it looks like the Irish star isn’t planning for the trilogy next.
McGregor avenged his submission… Read More
UFC 202: Conor McGregor – Nate Diaz II Official
By FCF Staff
The much discussed rematch between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz has finally been booked, as the UFC has announced it will take place on August 20th. The fight will headline UFC 202 in Las Vegas.
Diaz submitted… Read More
Former IBO Champ Chris van Heerden Praises Boxing of Conor McGregor Following Sparring Session
By FCF Staff
As rumors continue to swirl about the possibility of Floyd Mayweather boxing Conor McGregor, the latter has been honing his pugilistic skills, by sparring with former IBO champ Chris van Heerden.
McGregor recently headed to the Box ‘N Burn gym… Read More
Report: Manny Pacquiao to Fight Timothy Bradley For a Third Time
By FCF Staff
In what is expected to be the final fight of his storied career, Manny Pacquiao will reportedly face Timothy Bradley for a third time on April 9th.
The bout is being reported by ESPN.com and the story… Read More
Report: Manny Pacquiao to Retire After Next Fight
By FCF Staff
Boxing could lose another of its biggest stars to retirement next year, as promoter Bob Arum is reporting that Manny Pacquiao plans to retire after his next fight.
Arum recently told ESPN.com that Pacquiao will fight on… Read More
Reality TV Star and STFC 35 Co-Headliner Ricky Palacios: Adrenaline Junkie with the Heart of a Rooster
By Keith Harmon
Ricky Palacios is aiming for the stars.
A cast member on the first, award-winning season of UFC co-founder Campbell McLaren’s Combate Americas (English translation: The Fighting Americas) reality television series on NBC Universo (formerly mun2), the show,… Read More
Laila Ali Says Ronda Rousey Too Small, Couldn’t Beat Retired Boxing Champ
By FCF Staff
TMZ Sports recently caught up with Laila Ali, and after discussing the upcoming Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao boxing match, the outlet asked her if she could defeat UFC champ Ronda Rousey.
After saying she didn’t want to… Read More
UFC Champ Ronda Rousey Wins “Best Female Athlete” ESPY
By FCF Staff
Ronda Rousey has added another accolade to her decorated resume, as the UFC bantamweight champ was awarded “Best Female Athlete” at the 2014 ESPYs.
Rousey, who was also nominated for “Best Fighter”, beat out basketball players Maya Moore,… Read More
UFC’s Jon Jones, Ronda Rousey and Chris Weidman Nominated for ESPYS
By FCF Staff
The 2014 ESPYS will be held on July 16th next month, and UFC champions Jon Jones, Chris Weidman and Ronda Rousey have been nominated for awards.
ESPN has announced that UFC light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones and bantamweight… Read More
King Mo on Poor Judging Plaguing Combat Sports: “A lot of guys are stealing rounds with shoe shine punches”
By Bryan Levick
King Mo spends a lot of time training at Jeff Mayweather’s gym in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather is Floyd Mayweather Jr’s uncle and is also a former boxer himself. Floyd Jr. just improved to 45-0 with a… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Boxer vs. Wrestler Talk Pointless; No One Wants To Win A Fixed Fight
By Joshua Molina
So Joe Rogan says an average college wrestler would destroy Floyd Mayweather Jr? Duh. Of course he would. In a wrestling match.
In a stand-up fight Cael Sanderson wouldn’t be able to touch Mayweather.
It’s always stupid to… 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
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
Opinion: Josh Barnett’s Return To The UFC
By Jesse Heitz
Recently, news broke that Josh “The Warmaster” Barnett, formerly known as “The Baby-Faced Assassin”, is due to make his long-awaited Octagon return, having signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC. The expected, yet unexpected… Read More
“The Daily Takedown”: Jon Jones Punch Drunk If He Thinks He Could Be Competitive With A Boxer
By Joshua Molina
Jon Jones, you are too young to be so delusional.
Jones said on a radio show recently that a boxing match with Floyd Mayweather would be “a competitive match.”
When did Jones start hanging… 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:” Delusional Dana, Diaz and Cyborg’s Big Chance
By Joshua Molina
In the latest display of unprofessional behavior from UFC President Dana White, the brash boss has publicly called out Swedish regulatory officials for their decision to pull Alexander Gustafsson from Saturday’s fight with Gegard Mousasi.
He wrote… Read More