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Part II Exclusive: VADA’s Margaret Goodman Hopes For Open MMA Discussion
By Michael Hatamoto
In our first interview with Dr. Margaret Goodman, she discussed how education is critical while discussing PEDs – here is our second conversation with the head of the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA) and the current state of… Read More
Bellator 104: Hawn-Weedman, “War Machine”-Keslar Booked
By FCF Staff
Bellator has announced that it’s October 18th event, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, will feature the semifinals of the promotion’s latest welterweight tourney. As a result, the card will see Rick Hawn battled Brent Weedman and “War Machine”… Read More
Opinion: The Tito Ortiz Debacle Part II
By Jesse Heitz
As many readers are undoubtedly already well-aware, Tito Ortiz is making his return to the cage once again, this time for the UFC’s closest competition, Bellator. We’ve chattered on and on about his return… Read More
Report: Dana White Targeting Nick Diaz-Lyoto Machida Bout
By FCF Staff
A day after Dana White relayed he would love to see Lyoto Machida fight Vitor Belfort at 185 pounds, the UFC President is reporting that he’s inquired with Nick Diaz, whether he’d be interested in fighting Machida.… Read More
(Updated) Dana White “Talking” With Boxing Star Roy Jones Jr.
Anderson Silva Still Wants Bout With Renowned Boxer
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva hasn’t given up on his wish to box Roy Jones Jr., as recently the UFC middleweight champ relayed on a media call to promote his bout Saturday… Read More
Gilbert Yvel Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
PRIDE and UFC vet Gilbert Yvel has announced he’s retiring from fighting at the age of 37. The feared striker, who has not competed since March, 2012, finishes his career with a 38-16-1 record.
Yvel relayed… Read More
Report: Mirko “Cro Cop” Fighting Aleksander Emelianeko Next
By FCF Staff
Two PRIDE vets have apparently agreed to a rematch, as Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic will reportedly fight Aleksander Emelianeko at a Legend card this November, in Russia. The heavyweights fought for the first time in 2004 at… Read More
Report: CSAC Confirms Nick Diaz Behind New Promotion
By FCF Staff
Nick Diaz has consistently relayed over the years that he doesn’t care for the unified MMA rules-set and how fights are scored, and now it appears the top ranked welterweight is going to oversee his own… Read More
Tim Sylvia vs. Tony Johnson Among Latest Additions to ONE FC: Rise to Power
By ONE FC (via press release)
08 April 2013 – Singapore: ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC), presented by Casino Filipino and in association with Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC), announced today three undercard bouts for ONE FC: RISE TO POWER.… Read More
Opinion: Melvin Guillard Might Not Find Success Again
By Michael Hatamoto
Melvin Guillard has lost four of his last five fights and is fighting for his UFC life when he meets Mac Danzig at UFC on Fox 8 in late July.
The 30-year-old fighter is now training at… Read More
Dave Jansen On Facing Bellator Lightweight Champ Michael Chandler: “It’s Not Going To Be An Easy Fight For Him By Any Means”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Now that Dave Jansen has added a Bellator tourney win to his resume, the lightweight has turned his attention to Michael Chandler and trying to hand the champion a loss. Although Jansen understands that Chandler is… Read More
Bellator Lightweight Tourney Winner Dave Jansen Knows He Has “Detractors”, But Success “Didn’t Happen By Accident”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Dave Jansen has done nothing but win since he signed with Bellator, and if the veteran’s arrival went unnoticed by some observers in 2011, what the lightweight has accomplished since has been kind of hard to… Read More
Media Watch: Nick Diaz Claims He’s Never Paid Taxes
By Timothy J. Gilbert
His championship bout may have concluded, but it seems Nick Diaz’s real battle is just beginning.
Following his disappointing loss to welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre at UFC 158, Nick Diaz commented on how underprepared he was… Read More
Mirko “Cro Cop” Wins 2013 K-1 World Grand-Prix
By FCF Staff
Veteran Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic added another impressive title to his decorated resume last night in Zagreb, Croatia, as the 38 year-old-fighter won three bouts to take K-1’s 2013 World Grand Prix.
Filipovic earned unanimous decision wins… Read More
Pat Curran To Defend Bellator Featherweight Title Versus Shahbulat Shamhalaev April 4th
Rick Hawn Fighting Fellow Judoka Karo Parisyan
By FCF Staff
Bellator has confirmed that recent tournament winner Shahbulat Shamhalaev (12-1-1) will take on featherweight champ Pat Curran (18-4), April 4th at the Revel Resort in Atlantic City. In addition,… Read More
After Facing “The Incredible Hulk”, Chad Griggs Excited For Light-Heavyweight Debut Against Cyrille Diabate
Says Ground Game of UFC 154 Opponent “Questionable”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Chad Griggs may have made his presence felt in the Strikeforce heavyweight division, but after securing a roster spot with the UFC and facing the 6’7, Travis Browne, the… Read More
Opinion: Performance Enhancing Drugs and MMA
By Jesse Heitz
UFC 153 marked the final time fan favorite Stephan “The American Psycho” Bonnar stepped into the famed Octagon. He made his last stand against a man that few have ever found success against. He went out the… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Stephan Bonnar’s Guide to Victory (No Spinning Backfists)
By Joshua Molina
It’s only fitting that The American Psycho Stephan Bonnar will try to knock Brazilian superstar Anderson Silva off his pound-for-pound best throne this Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
It just might happen. If Bonnar can just… Read More
Report: Dana White Insists Tim Sylvia Hasn’t Signed With Strikeforce
By FCF Staff
Despite reports yesterday that former UFC heavyweight champ Tim Sylvia had signed with Strikeforce and was scheduled to fight Daniel Cormier on September 29th, once again, UFC President Dana White says it isn’t happening.
White as reportedly… Read More
Mike Pierce On Rivals Koscheck, Ellenberger, Maia: “They’re All On My List Of People To Beat Up.”
By Tom Taylor
On June 8th, at UFC on FX 3, Mike Pierce will enter the cage for the first time since a hotly debated split decision loss to Josh Koscheck on February 4th at UFC 143. Pierce will look… Read More