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Opinion: Make ‘Big Country’ vs. Cormier Happen
By Michael Hatamoto
Roy ‘Big Country’ Nelson absolutely destroyed Cheick Kongo with a first round knockout last night at UFC 159, climbing back into the heavyweight title mix.
UFC President Dana White and Nelson both fielded questions about what could… Read More
Post UFC 159: Chael Sonnen Undecided About Future, Anderson Silva Asks For Super Fight
Roy Nelson to Fight Daniel Cormier or Mark Hunt
By FCF Staff
Immediately after being overpowered by UFC light-Heavyweight champ Jon Jones at UFC 159, Chael Sonnen hinted in his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan that his fighting… Read More
Opinion: Ready For ‘Big Country’ To Dominate?
By Michael Hatamoto
Roy ‘Big Country’ Nelson is riding a two-fight win streak into the octagon on Saturday night, and hopes to add Cheick Kongo to his recent KO/TKO highlight reel.
Since losing to Fabricio Werdum at… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Does Frank Mir Have One Last UFC Miracle Left In Him?
By Joshua Molina
Can Frank Mir pull off the upset?
Unlike every other Strikeforce vs. UFC matchup that has happened, the Strikeforce guy is the big favorite. Nobody gives Mir, the former UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion, a chance against Cormier.… Read More
Opinion: Frank Mir, Daniel Cormier Look to Compete For Title Shot
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC heavyweights Frank Mir and Daniel Cormier both have a lot on the line when they step into the cage at UFC on FOX 7 in San Jose on Saturday.
Cormier, the former… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC Somehow Bounces Back After Bizarre 2012
By Joshua Molina
Somehow, some way, the UFC has turned the corner on its rough 2012 and could be experiencing another business boom.
After injuries and drug suspensions wrecked 2012, UFC has bounced back with strong TV and Pay Per… Read More
Opinion: Does Mark Hunt Really Stand a Chance?
By Michael Hatamoto
There is no doubt that Mark Hunt is a legendary combat sports fighter and will be able to retire and look back on his pro fighting days with satisfaction.
Hunt has earned himself some bonus brownie points… Read More
Report: James Te Huna In For Injured Ryan Bader, Fighting Glover Teixeira at UFC 160
By FCF Staff
The UFC 160 card has incurred another change, as according to multiple reports, light-heavyweight Ryan Bader has been forced to withdraw from his bout with Glover Teixeira due to a knee injury. James Te Huna will take… Read More
Opinion: Andrei Arlovski Won’t Be UFC Champion Ever Again
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski (19-4) wants to one day return to the UFC where he hopes to compete for the championship.
The 34-year-old Belarusian fighter continues to train at the famed Jackson fight camp, which… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Hunt Steps Up, Fitch Lands, Overeem’s Stock Falling
By Joshua Molina
Around the world in MMA . . .
With the incredible shrinking man Alistair Overeem out with an injury, Mark Hunt has stepped up to fight Junior Dos Santos.
Junior Dos Santos appears on the fast track… Read More
Report: UFC 156 Blood Test For Alistair Overeem Clean
Heavyweight’s Testosterone Levels Below Normal
By FCF Staff
Although Alistair Overeem had already passed the urine test he was administered following his UFC 156 bout with Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva on February 2nd, the Nevada State Athletic Commission had not released… Read More
Report: Cain Velasquez Signs New Eight Fight Deal With UFC
By FCF Staff
Not only has Cain Velasquez repositioned himself as the planet’s best heavyweight fighter in recent months, but the UFC champion has reportedly received a new, eight fight contract from his ZUFFA employers.
According to multiple reports, UFC… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Despite Wins, Bigfoot, Belfort Don’t Deserve Title Shots
By Joshua Molina
UFC President Dana White should stop promising title shots to winners of fights. As we know, he doesn’t always follow through. It also distracts from the fight.
Alexander Gustafsson will get a UFC light heavyweight shot if… Read More
Stephen Thompson to Battle Amir Sadollah at UFC 160
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to add bouts to the promotion’s upcoming May 25th card in Las Vegas, as welterweights Stephen Thompson and Amir Sadollah have agreed to fight at the Memorial Day weekend event.
UFC 160… Read More
Report: Dana White “Not Opposed” to Cain Velasquez vs. “Bigfoot” Silva II
By FCF Staff
Not only did Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva shock many throughout the MMA world by knocking out decorated striker Alistair Overeem at UFC 156, but the heavyweight blasted away the promotion’s plans for an Overeem-Cain Velasquez title fight in… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Overeem, Woodley, Fitch All Have A Lot To Gain With Victories at UFC 156
By Joshua Molina
UFC has several big storylines beyond the big championship main event between Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar.
. . . Alistair Overeem will fight the unpredictable and inconsistent Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva. If Overeem wins, he gets Cain… Read More
Benson Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez, Daniel Cormier vs. Frank Mir Added to UFC on FOX 7
By FCF Staff
As expected would be the case, Strikeforce stars Gilbert Melendez and Daniel Cormier have been awarded high profile bouts for their Octagon debuts, as the UFC has confirmed both men will compete at the upcoming April 20th,… Read More
NSAC Releases Attendance Figures for UFC 155, Gate Exceeds 3 Million
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s final event for 2012, which featured a highly anticipated rematch between Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos, drew over three million dollars at the gate according to figures released by the Nevada State… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Biggest Shocker of Strikeforce’s Final Show? The $1.15M Payroll
By Joshua Molina
Welcome to the UFC. Enjoy your paycut.
The payroll for Saturday’s Strikeforce finale show was a stunning $1.15 million. I guess Strikeforce knows how to party like it’s 1999.
Compare that payroll to the UFC’s most recent… Read More
Alistair Overeem Granted License by NSAC, UFC 156 Bout With Antonio Silva Set
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem has cleared the licensing hurdle to his second Octagon appearance, as the Nevada State Athletic Commission has granted the former Strikeforce and DREAM champion a license to compete in the state. As a result, Overeem… Read More