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Report: Dana White Says UFC Offer Will Make Anderson Silva Say “Yes, Yes, Yes” to Bout With Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
It was if Anderson Silva knew heading into UFC 153 that a win over Stephan Bonnar would only heighten calls for a fight between himself and the light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones, and the middleweight champ has consistently… Read More
Lessons Learned: UFC on FX5
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
Steven Siler Says UFC 154 Bout With Darren Elkins Next
By FCF Staff
UFC 154 will also reportedly feature a bout between streaking featherweights Steven Siler and Darren Elkins. Siler made the announcement about the November 17th fight via his official Twitter account.
The 28 year-old Elkins (14-2) is coming… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Diaz vs. GSP, Still the Dream Fight We Want to See
By Joshua Molina
Nick Diaz is one of the sport’s triumphs and tragedies. He’s incredibly talented, yet always seems to self-destruct.
He is his own worst enemy.
So let’s hope he is able to get the court to reinstate him… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 5: Official Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This Saturday, The UFC will make its long-awaited return to the United Kingdom, as UFC on Fuel TV 5 goes down from Nottingham, England. The event will be headlined by an important heavyweight showdown between undefeated… Read More
Report: Nick Diaz to Challenge NSAC Suspension in Court
By FCF Staff
As his manager Cesar Gracie relayed earlier this summer, Nick Diaz will reportedly challenge the suspension he has been handed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission in court, with the hopes of returning to action before the… Read More
Cyrille Diabate vs. Chad Griggs Added to UFC 154
By FCF Staff
The November 17th, UFC 154 card in Montreal, Quebec is nearing completion, as the promotion has announced that light-heavyweight Cyrille Diabate will battle Chad Griggs at the event. The fight is the eleventh fight that’s expected to… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC 152 — Time to Focus on the Fighting Again
By Joshua Molina
After the most controversial month in recent UFC history, Jon Jones will finally step into the cage and fight this Saturday at UFC 152.
Jones will battle Vitor Belfort in a fight that would never had happened… Read More
Nick Ring vs. Constantinos Philippou Set For UFC 154
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added another bout to its upcoming November 17th card in Montreal, as the promotion has announced that middleweight Nick Ring will take on Constantinos Philippou.
Ring (13-1) is coming off a unanimous… Read More
Ivan Menjivar Fighting Octagon Newcomer Azamat Gashimov at UFC 154
By FCF Staff
Another of Montreal’s more established fighters will be competing at the UFC’s upcoming November 17th card in the Quebec city, as resident Ivan Menjivar will take on Octagon newcomer Azamat Gashimov. The UFC made the announcement via… Read More
Opinion: The Superfight Between Anderson Silva and Georges St. Pierre and UFC at Cowboys Stadium Rumors
By Jesse Heitz
Recently, the MMA newswires have lit up with speculation and contagious rumors that the UFC is looking to hold the long-awaited Superfight between middleweight (185 pounds) champion Anderson Silva and welterweight (170 pounds) champion Georges St. Pierre… Read More
Report: Anderson Silva’s Manager Repeats Calls For Bout With Georges St. Pierre
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva and his camp continue to express an interest in “super fights” that will earn the 37 year-old big paydays, rather than tilts with lesser established commodities like rising middleweight Chris Weidman.
For some time, fans… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Silva vs. Rockhold and Five Other Real Dream Matches
By Joshua Molina
UFC boss Dana White, for years, has wanted people to perceive his company as popular, if not more popular, than the NFL, MLB or NBA.
But in those mainstream leagues, the best teams play each other, regardless… Read More
Patrick Cote Versus Alessio Sakara Added to UFC 154
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added another of Montreal’s own to its upcoming November 17th event in the Quebec city, as today the promotion announced that Patrick Cote will fight Alessio Sakara on the card.
Cote (17-8)… Read More
Georges St. Pierre Reports “I’m Now Medically Cleared to Compete”, On Track for UFC 154
By FCF Staff
After enduring numerous bout cancellations lately, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will be glad to hear that welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre remains on track to compete at its upcoming, November 17th card in Montreal.
The renowned fighter,… Read More
Cesar Gracie on Greg Jackson Advising Against Bout With Chael Sonnen: “I Don’t Think That Approach is Going to Capture The Imagination and Trust of the Fans”
By Kelsey Mowatt
It’s been a long few days for Greg Jackson and his renowned team, as even before he and Jon Jones came under fire for not accepting a bout with Chael Sonnen, the gym went 1-3 at the… Read More
Despite Latest Criticisms, Greg Jackson Says “I’m Actually a Big Cesar Gracie Fan”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Heading into last weekend’s Strikeforce event in San Diego, the pre-fight storyline was relatively tame and insult free in comparison to some of this year’s high profile cards. Following the event, however, Cesar Gracie took to Twitter… Read More
Report: Anderson Silva Unlikely to Fight Again in 2012
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva’s 2012 campaign will likely only feature one fight, as reportedly the UFC Middleweight Champion has relayed to UFC President Dana White that he intends to take the remainder of the year off from fighting.
Silva… Read More
UFC 150: Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This Saturday, the UFC will return to “The Mile High City,” Denver, Colorado, for UFC 150. Despite being a milestone card, UFC 150 will not boast the same wealth of star-power that other milestone shows, such… Read More
Report: Dana White Calls Proposed Bout Between Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz “Ridiculous”
By FCF Staff
Nick Diaz’s hopes to fight UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva have been quickly dashed by Dana White, as the UFC President has reportedly called the proposed bout “ridiculous.”
Diaz’s manager Cesar Gracie recently announced that the fighter… Read More