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Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” After 22-Second Stunner Nearly Four Years Ago, Brett Rogers and Andrei Arlovski Trade Places
By Joshua Molina
What a difference four years makes. Back on June 6, 2009, the future looked entirely different for two fighters who will step into the cage this week.
Brett “Da Grimm” Rogers returns to Bellator on Thursday in… Read More
After Watching Georges St. Pierre at UFC 158, Ben Askren Says “I Am 100% Sure I Could Beat GSP”
By FCF Staff
Bellator Welterweight Champion Ben Askren was one of many fighters who commented on UFC 158 Saturday night, and the 28 year-old shared his thoughts on how he thinks he matches up against Georges St. Pierre. After watching… Read More
Jim Wallhead, Max Nunes And Curt Wartburton Among Winners at BAMMA 12
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from the latest BAMMA event in Newcastle, England, which saw Bellator vet Jim Wallhead tap out former UFC competitor Matt Veach with a rear-naked-choke in the main event.
Some of the other winners… Read More
Opinion: Jon Fitch’s Future with World Series of Fighting
By Jesse Heitz
The saga of Jon Fitch continues, this time he has found a new home in Ray Sefo’s World Series of Fighting. The MMA promotion, one of the budding competitors vying for the UFC’s undisputed dominance within the… Read More
Emanuel Newton On Win Over “King Mo” Lawal: “In Boxing, You Don’t Have to Worry About Spinning Backfists But In MMA You Do”
“Not Looking Past” Bellator Finals Opponent Mikhail Zayats
By Kelsey Mowatt
For several years, the name Emanuel Newton been a familiar one with MMA insiders and hardcore fans, thanks to several notable wins and… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Time For Wanderlei Silva vs. Chael Sonnen
By Joshua Molina
It’s time for Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva.
Silva is at the end of his career, but he he keeps pulling out shocking victories. After KO’ing Brian Stann, Silva has positioned himself for one last run at… Read More
WSOF 2’s David Branch: My Fight With Paulo Filho Will End With “The Ref Pulling Me Off Of Him.”
By Timothy J. Gilbert
During his 14 fight professional career, David Branch has done time in both the Bellator and UFC middleweight division. After a disappointing submission loss to Rousimar Palhares bumped him out of the UFC, and a… Read More
With Daniel Strauss Injured, Pat Curran Fighting Shabulat Shamhalaev April 4th
By FCF Staff
With Daniel Strauss sidelined due to a broken hand, Bellator has announced that recent featherweight tourney winner Shabulat Shamhalaev will fight champion Pat Curran, April 4th in Atlantic City.
The title fight will be hosted by the… Read More
Video: Paul Daley Records Flying Knee KO at Cage Contender 16
By FCF Staff
While much of the MMA world was focused on Anaheim, California, Saturday night and the UFC’s historic bout between Ronda Rousey and Liz Carmouche, Octagon vet Paul Daley was busy competing in Dublin, Ireland.
The feared… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” With Josh Barnett, Another Coup Opportunity
By Joshua Molina
Does Barnett equal Bellator?
Josh Barnett, the fast-talking heavyweight, appears to be headed away from the UFC after a breakdown in contract talks. That’s a loss for the UFC, which has a lot of mediocre heavyweights. Antonio… Read More
IOC Announces Plans to Drop Wrestling For 2020 Olympics
Former Olympian Ben Askren Calls Decision “A Travesty”
By FCF Staff
The wrestling and MMA world is reeling today after the International Olympic Committee announced plans to drop freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling from the storied athletic event, beginning in 2020.… Read More
Duke Roufus Responds to Critics of Ben Askren: “Be Careful What You Wish For”
Following Stoppage Win, Trainer Says Bellator Champ Is “Going To Do That To Everyone”
By Kelsey Mowatt
As Ben Askren continues to work his way up the welterweight rankings, the decorated wrestler and former Olympian knows what it’s like to… Read More
Elvis Mutapcic On Life As MFC Champion: “It Feels Good To Be Recognized For Something You Do”, Expecting “Grueling Fight” With TUF Vet Sam Alvey
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Elvis Mutapcic has impressed since he turned pro in 2007, the fighter’s career has reached new heights since he signed with the Maximum Fighting Championship last year. Since arriving in the Canadian based promotion, Mutapcic has… Read More
Duke Roufus Says Anthony “Showtime” Pettis Working “to Become the Greatest of All Time”
Former WEC Champ Has Similar “Demeanor” to GSP
By Kelsey Mowatt
At the recent UFC on FOX 6 event, Anthony “Showtime” Pettis entrenched a shot at championship gold, by crumpling Donald Cerrone to the mat with a devastating kick to… Read More
Invicta FC Announces Multi-Year Deal With Zoila Frausto Gurgel
By Invicta FC (via press release)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 5, 2012) – Flyweight (125 pounds) superstar Zoila Frausto Gurgel (12-2) of Cincinnati, Ohio has signed a multi-fight contract with Invicta Fighting Championships and will make her debut for… Read More
Report: Eddie Alvarez Will Not Fight at UFC 159 After Judge’s Ruling
By FCF Staff
Former Bellator lightweight champ Eddie Alvarez will not compete at the upcoming, April 27th, UFC 159 card in Newark, New Jersey, after a judge reportedly ruled today against an injunction that would have cleared him to compete… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” King Mo Needs to Raise His Left Hand; Jason Herzog Needs to Open His Eyes
By Joshua Molina
Notes from Bellator last night on Spike TV.
King Mo Lawal needs to keep his left hand up.
It didn’t matter much last night against Przemyslaw Mysiala, but it will against a more skilled opponent.
Mo is training… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Manti Te’o Scandal a Good Lesson For MMA Media
By Joshua Molina
CNN has an excellent sports journalism story today that is a good lesson for MMA reporters.
The story outlines how sports journalists failed in their coverage of the Manti Te’o-fake girlfriend scandal that has rocked the sports… Read More
Opinion: “King Mo” Needs To Put Up Or Shut Up
By Michael Hatamoto
Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal will enter the Bellator cage for the first time tonight against relatively unknown – and extremely overmatched – fighter Przemyslaw Mysiala.
Anything less than a Bellator tournament victory will be a massive disappointment… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Nice Nick, Ratings Homerun; Let the Mo Show Begin
By Joshua Molina
A look around the world of MMA . . .
Breaking News: Nick Diaz showed up for a press conference . . . And said nice things about his UFC 158 opponent, Georges St. Pierre.
Diaz said… Read More