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After Being “Overlooked” in UFC Debut, John Moraga “Excited” to Fight Flyweight Contender Chris Cariaso
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although John Moraga made his way to the UFC earlier this year with a 11-1 record and a five fight winning streak, much of the spotlight remained focus on his first Octagon opponent Ulysses Gomez, prior to… Read More
Chris Cariaso on UFC 155 Opponent John Moraga: “He’s Going to Find Himself Wanting to Try And Wrestle With Me”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While creating a new weight division may seem as easy as just declaring it exists, in reality, establishing a new champion and a title shot picture to drive up fan interest can take some… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Roy Nelson – How Far Can The Fat Guy Go?
By Joshua Molina
Chael Sonnen calls himself “The Bad Guy.”
Roy Nelson is “The Fat Guy.” But he’s one fat guy you definitely don’t want to tease.
Just ask Mitrione, Dave Herman and a host of other seemingly better-conditioned, well-trained… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Four More Strikeforce Guys UFC Should Sign
By Joshua Molina
After a mid-year slump, the UFC appears poised for a huge 2013.
The UFC is setting up for some blockbuster fights: Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche, Dan Henderson vs. Lyoto Machida, Georges St. Pierre vs. Nick Diaz,… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC Should Tap Gegard Mousasi to Fight Phil Davis at UFC 155
By Joshua Molina
Injuries have wrecked another high-profile matchup in the UFC.
Now the original Ultimate Fighter icon Forrest Griffin is out against Phil Davis.
Griffin tore his ACL.
Griffin may not be a big star anymore, but he gave… Read More
Knee Injury Forces Forrest Griffin Out of UFC 155 Bout With Phil Davis
By FCF Staff
Another UFC star has been hit by an injury, as the promotion’s president Dana White announced Wednesday that Forrest Griffin will no longer compete at UFC 155 due to a knee injury. The former TUF winner had… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” In 2013, We Will Find Out If The UFC Believes in Woman’s MMA, Or Just Ronda Rousey
By Joshua Molina
Boxing had Muhammad Ali. Soccer had Pele. Football had Joe Namath. Pro wrestling had Hulk Hogan.
As popular and successful as the UFC is, it has not had the super game-changing, breakthrough star who emerges as a… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” GSP + UFC = Don’t Mess With A Good Thing
By Joshua Molina
Christmas came early for the UFC.
Georges St. Pierre’s return to the cage drew a reported 700,000 Pay Per View buys. That’s an amazing number and a great sign for the UFC going in to 2013.
UFC… Read More
Todd Duffee Returning to UFC, Fighting Philip De Fries December 29th
By FCF Staff
Heavyweight Todd Duffee is returning to the Octagon, as the UFC has announced that the 26 year-old has agreed to fight Philip Defries, December 29th at UFC 155. Duffee is stepping in as a replacement for Matt… Read More
Chris Weidman Forced to Withdraw From UFC 155 Due to Injury
Constantinos Philippou Stepping in to Fight Tim Boetsch
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman’s quest for a title shot has been delayed, as the rising middleweight has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout with Tim… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Bigfoot Will Be A Good Appetizer For The Demolition Man
By Joshua Molina
Add Alistair Overeem vs. Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva to the list of UFC fights we don’t want to see.
That’s because it’s not going to be a fun night for Bigfoot, or the fans, unless you like to… Read More
Report: UFC Targeting Alistair Overeem vs. Antonio Silva for Super Bowl Weekend
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem will not wait out the winner of the upcoming Junior dos Santos, Cain Velasquez rematch, as the decorated fighter will reportedly fight Antonio “Big Foot” Silva at UFC 156 on February 2nd.
The Super Bowl… Read More
Report: UFC Heavyweight Champ Junior dos Santos Signs Endorsement Deal With Nike Brasil
By FCF Staff
Junior dos Santos continues to become a significant sport’s commodity, as the UFC Heavyweight Champion has reportedly signed an endorsement deal with Nike Brasil. As a result of the signing, the 28 year-old, Brazilian fighter joins UFC… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC Spreading Itself Too Thin in Early 2013
By Joshua Molina
The UFC on Fox show in January is shaping up to be a good fight card, but unfortunately for the UFC it lacks big headline names that could draw big ratings.
Even though it’s not a title… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC Needs a Classic Fight to End 2012
By Joshua Molina
After a year of turmoil, the UFC has three stacked shows to end 2012, and hopefully start 2013 with some momentum.
After a year of mismatches, drug suspensions and injuries, the UFC needs another classic fight to… Read More
Michael Johnson vs. Myles Jury Official for UFC 155
By FCF Staff
Another bout has been officially added to the line-up of the upcoming, December 29th UFC 155 card, and it will feature two TUF veterans in Michael Johnson and Myles Jury.
Johnson (12-6) continued to work his way… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Welcome to Planet Earth, Dana
By Joshua Molina
Dana White, welcome to Planet Earth.
UFC boss Dana White said something nice–about Fedor Emelianenko.
White admitted Fedor was one of the best heavyweights in the world on a recent conference call.
This is after years of… Read More
Full Content Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Dana White Cuts Back – Twice as Hard
By Joshua Molina
UFC boss Dana White knows how to hold a grudge.
Just ask Fedor Emelianenko, Frank Shamrock, Josh Barnett, Bob Arum, Greg Jackson, Roy Nelson, etc. These are people who Dana White has blasted publicly because he disagreed… Read More
Erik Perez Fighting Byron Bloodworth at UFC 155
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed another bantamweight fight for its December 29th card in Las Vegas, as rising Jackson’s MMA fighter Erik Perez will take on Iron Clutch Fitness competitor Byron Bloodworth.
Perez (12-4) is coming… Read More
Ricardo Lamas vs. Erik Koch, Eddie Wineland vs. Brad Pickett Added to UFC 155
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to round out its year ending, December 29th card in Las Vegas, as the promotion has announced Ricardo Lamas will take on Erik Koch and Eddie Wineland will fight Brad Pickett on… Read More