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Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Dana White Insults the Fans — Again
By Joshua Molina
In what company and industry is the president and figurehead allowed to tell his customers NOT to buy the company’s products – and not face ramifications for it?
In mixed martial arts and the UFC, that’s where.… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Jones vs. Belfort – So Glad It’s Over
By Joshua Molina
With UFC 152 thankfully over, here are some thoughts on the night:
Crazy to think that UFC was actually going to headline a Pay Per View with Demetrious Johnson vs. Joseph Benavidez. Those guys are great athletes,… Read More
UFC 152: Jon Jones Taps Out Game Vitor Belfort
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones powered his way through a fight threatening, armbar attempt from Vitor Belfort, to score a submission win over the resilient veteran tonight at UFC 152.
Early on, Belfort appeared to extend the right arm of… Read More
UFC 152 Weigh-Ins: Jon Jones Greeted By Boos, Champ and Vitor Belfort Make Weight
By FCF Staff
As many likely expected would be the case, Jon Jones was greeted by a chorus of boos this afternoon in Toronto, Ontario, as the UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion weighed in for his bout tomorrow night… Read More
Jon Jones vs. Vitor Belfort: A Deeper Look
By Brian Lopez-Benchimol
While the flyweights were set to take center stage this weekend, it was Jon Jones who ultimately stole the top spot, thanks to an unfortunate chain of “he said, she said” just a few weeks ago.
Beaten… Read More
Report: Drug Testing in Place for Toronto’s UFC 152
By FCF Staff
All of the headliners as well as other, randomly selected competitors from tomorrow night’s UFC 152 card in Toronto, Ontario, will reportedly be tested be an independent drug testing firm.
The testing will be down in cooperation… Read More
Vitor Belfort on UFC Bout With Jon Jones: “I Know I Can Win This Fight and Shock the World”
By FCF Staff
After enduring a break from UFC action, MMA fans will be able to catch two title fights at this Saturday’s UFC 152 card in Toronto, Ontario. At light-heavyweight, Jon Jones will look to defend his light-heavyweight belt… Read More
Cub Swanson on Criticisms of Jackson’s MMA Squad: “All it Does is Piss us Off”, Honored to Fight Alongside Teammate Jon Jones at UFC 152
By Kelsey Mowatt
While Cub Swanson will be gunning for his third consecutive win and a spot in the title shot mix against prospect Charles Oliveira at UFC 152, the established vet will also be looking to impress for his… Read More
Tito Ortiz, Dominick Cruz and Chael Sonnen Weigh In On UFC 152
By FCF Staff
UFC 152 will go down in Toronto, Ontario this Saturday night, and in the wake of the cancellation of UFC 151, the upcoming card will feature several compelling bouts. In addition to the light-heavyweight bout between champion… Read More
Joseph Benavidez Looks Forward to Tough Challenge at UFC 152
By Michael Hatamoto
Originally scheduled to serve as the UFC 152 main event later this month, Joseph Benavidez and Demetrious Johnson will now meet in a co-main event flyweight title fight. The winner will become the UFC’s first flyweight… Read More
Miguel Torres Cut By UFC, Fighting For Titan FC November 2nd
By FCF Staff
After incurring a knockout loss to rising bantamweight Michael McDonald in April, former WEC champion Miguel Torres has announced that he’s been released by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It didn’t take long for the accomplished fighter to… Read More
Hominick vs. Garza, Miller vs. Pierson and Swanson vs. Oliveira Among Latest Bouts Confirmed For UFC Canada Schedule
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed several bouts that will take place at its upcoming UFC 152 and UFC 154 events in Canada, which will be hosted by Toronto and Montreal respectively.
At the September 22 card… Read More
Report: Knee Injury Forces Ian McCall to Withdraw From UFC on FOX 4
By FCF Staff
In the same week that the UFC announced that Ian McCall would fight newcomer John Moraga at UFC on FOX 4, the flyweight contender has reportedly announced that he has withdrawn from the bout due to a… Read More
Ian McCall Fighting John Moraga at UFC on FOX 4
By FCF Staff
Following a unanimous decision loss to Demetrious Johnson on June 8th, Ian McCall won’t have to wait long for an opportunity to get back on track, as the UFC has announced that the flyweight will fight John… Read More
Report: Vinny Magalhaes Fighting Igor Pokrajac September 22nd in Octagon Return
By FCF Staff
After news surfaced recently stating that former TUF competitor Vinny Magalhaes has signed with the UFC, according to a new report, the M-1 Global light-heavyweight champ will make his Octagon return against Igor Pokrajac.
The news that… Read More
Report: Mike Pyle Leads UFC on FX 3 Payouts
By FCF Staff
Mike Pyle’s highlight reel knockout of Josh Neer at last Friday’s UFC on FX 3 card ensured that the veteran welterweight would lead the way for the event’s payroll, which has been released by the Florida State… Read More
UFC on FX3: Analysis and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
At UFC on FX 2 on March 3 of this year, Joseph Benavidez blasted Yasuhiro Urushitani with a second round punch, securing the first KO ever in the UFC’s new flyweight division. At the same time, Benavidez… Read More
Urijah Faber Wishes Dominick Cruz “Speedy Recovery,” Discusses Possibility of Interim Title
By FCF Staff
With UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz now on the sidelines due to a reported torn ACL, which has forced the renowned fighter to withdrawal from his July 7th bout with Urijah Faber, the latter has begun… Read More
Joseph Benavidez: A Title Challenger Robbed Of An Opponent
By Tom Taylor
Flyweights—they’re fast and they’re technical, and as Joseph Benavidez proved in his win over Yasuhiro Urushitani at UFC on FX 2, they hit hard. While the opening round of their flyweight bout in Sydney, Australia may have… Read More
Mike Pyle Says He’s Fighting Josh Neer Next
By FCF Staff
Mike Pyle is reporting that he’s fighting fellow vet Josh Neer next. According to a tweet from the Xtreme Couture fighter, the bout will take place at the upcoming, June 8th, UFC on FX 3 card.
The… Read More