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Jeff Monson: “America is just a land some people claimed, took from some other people and said it was theirs”
Heavyweight Says Upcoming Opponent Fedor Emelianenko Still an Elite Fighter
By Kelsey Mowatt
As a result of fighting professionally throughout the MMA world since 1997, and having challenged for the UFC heavyweight title, Jeff Monson has likely… Read More
M-1 Global Ad Calls Monson “American Hero”, Miletich Says Heavyweight is “Nowhere Near”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Despite having lost three straight fights, many throughout the MMA world are likely still taking an interest in Fedor Emelianenko’s next bout: a November 20th match-up with former UFC heavyweight contender Jeff Monson. There’s little doubt… Read More
UFC 139 Presser Notes: Silva Acknowledges Back Against the Wall vs. Le
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship set up shop today in San Jose’s San Pedro Square Market to host a press conference in advance of the promotion’s upcoming November 19th card in the California city.
In attendance were… Read More
November Heavyweight Bout a Possibility for M-1 Global LHW Champ Vinny Magalhaes
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following his championship performance at the 2011 Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Wrestling tournament this weekend in England, Vinny Magalhaes will continue to keep an active schedule over the coming weeks. Not only will the M-1… Read More
Re-United With His Family, Fired Up Brett Rogers Returns To Action Against Eddie Sanchez In Titan Fighting Championship Sept. 23
“The Grim” looking beyond UFC and Strikeforce, to possibly fighting in Japan
By FCF Staff
Former Strikeforce heavyweight superstar Brett “The Grim” Rogers has re-surfaced after his recent legal troubles stemming from domestic dispute charges, and will make… Read More
Exclusive: M-1 Champ Guram Gugenishvili Praises Velasquez, Says Overeem Lacks “Fighting Spirit”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While many throughout the MMA world understandably think ‘Fedor Emelianenko’ upon hearing the name M-1 Global, the company’s current heavyweight champion Guram Gugenishvili continues to take steps in becoming another of the promotion’s top… Read More
(Updated) Reports Say Overeem is Out of HW GP; Golden Glory Hoping to “Find Solution”
By FCF Staff
Since Alistair Overeem made headlines earlier today by saying that his relationship with Zuffa was fragile, due to an apparent disagreement over when he should fight Antonio Silva, reports are now surfacing saying that the fighter… Read More
Pro Elite Announces Signing of Andrei Arlovski, NCAA Champ Mark Ellis
By FCF Staff
As expected, Pro Elite has confirmed today that it has has signed Andrei Arlovski to a contract, and that the former UFC heavyweight champion will compete at the promotion’s upcoming August 27th event in… Read More
“JZ” Cavalcante vs. Lyle Beerbohm Official for July 30th
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce has announced that two of its more accomplished lightweights Gesias “JZ” Cavalcanate and Lyle “Fancy Pants” Beerbohm (pictured) will fight at the promotion’s upcoming July 30th, “Fedor vs. Henderson” event in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The… Read More
Andrei Arlovski’s Manager Blasts Critics, Says Veteran Committed to Comeback
By Kelsey Mowatt
When Andrei Arlovski was violently knocked out by Sergei Kharitonov in February, speculation as to whether the former UFC champion would retire as a result of his fourth straight defeat was not unheard of.… Read More
Daley vs. Woodley, Smith vs. Saffiedine Official for July 30th
By FCF Staff
Paul Daley will look to halt Tyron Woodley’s rise up the welterweight rankings on July 30th, as Showtime has confirmed that the two will fight at Strikeforce’s upcoming “Fedor vs. Henderson” event. The network… Read More
Kennedy Eager to Fight Lawler; Concerns Remain Over Future Opponents
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Strikeforce recently announced that Tim Kennedy is getting his wish, a July 30th bout with Robbie Lawler, the middleweight contender isn’t celebrating wildly just yet. According to Kennedy, calling out Lawler was a… Read More
Fabricio Werdum, Jon Jones and Georges St. Pierre Nominated for 2011 ESPYs
By FCF Staff
ESPN has announced the nominees for the sport network’s 2011 ESPY Awards and MMA fighters Fabricio Werdum, Jon Jones and Georges St. Pierre are amongst the candidates.
UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and UFC… Read More
Strikeforce Announces Robbie Lawler vs. Tim Kennedy for July 30th
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce has added another compelling bout to the promotion’s July 30th, “Fedor vs. Henderson” event, as a bout between middleweight contenders Robbie Lawler and Tim Kennedy has been confirmed for the card. The announcement… Read More
The Ultimate Fighter Season 13 Discussion, Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley Preview, Lyle Beerbohm Interview
On this episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio, host Jeff “Wombat” Meszaros and co-host James Kellaris run down “The Ultimate Fighter” and share their thoughts on the latest developments. Is Brock Lesnar a good MMA coach? Could the fighters in… Read More
June 18th Confirmed for Next Strikeforce HW Grand Prix Card
New FCF Radio with Nick Ring
On this episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio, host Jeff “Wombat” Meszaros and co-host James Kellaris review “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva” where former heavyweight juggernaut Fedor Emelianenko fell short for the second time, losing… Read More