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Opinion: GSP vs. Hendricks Needs To Happen
By Michael Hatamoto
Georges St. Pierre is the most dominant welterweight champion in UFC history, seemingly able to control championship fights whether on the ground or striking.
Since a shocking TKO loss to Matt Serra at UFC 69 in April… Read More
Report: GSP’s Trainer Firas Zahabi Says Champion Needs to “Neutralize Left Hand” Of Johny Hendricks, “Could Be Georges’ Toughest Fight”
By FCF Staff
As a result of welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre and number one contender Johny Hendricks both emerging victorious at UFC 158 Saturday night, the two highly regarded fighters will battle in the near future,… 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
Opinion: GSP’s Welcoming of Olympic Style PED Testing
By Michael Hatamoto
After a dominant five-round performance against Nick Diaz in the UFC 158 main event, welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre discussed performance enhancing drug use in MMA.
Here is what the French-Canadian champion had to say during the… Read More
Opinion: What GSP Will We See at UFC 158?
By Jesse Heitz
UFC 158, which sees its main event feature a long-anticipated bout between Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz, is right around the corner. This is undoubtedly a fight that the fans have been craving for quite some time,… Read More
Full Contact Fighter Radio Special Edition: UFC 158 Preview
By FCF Staff
In this special edition of Full Contact Fighter Radio, host Kelsey Mowatt and MMA analyst Brendan Leier break down this Saturday’s UFC 158 card in Montreal, Quebec, which will feature welterweight champ Georges St.… Read More
Latest Full Contact Fighter Radio Features Bellator Welterweight Champ Ben Askren, Lion Fight’s Kevin Ross And UFC 158 Discussion
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features discussions with Bellator Welterweight Champion Ben Askren and veteran kickboxer Kevin Ross, who is set to compete at this Friday’s Lion Fight 9.
Rounding out… Read More
Although Jake Ellenberger Still Believes Johny Hendricks “Took The Back Door” Out Of UFC 158 Fight, Welterweight Remains “Focused” On Nate Marquardt
By Kelsey Mowatt
Jake Ellenberger’s road to UFC 158 this Saturday has taken some unexpected turns, and as a result, the established welterweight has been forced to deal with a line of questioning no one anticipated when he signed to… 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
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” With a $12,000 Paycheck, Let’s Hope Liz Carmouche Gets a Big Pay Per View Cut
By Joshua Molina
The women have arrived in the UFC!
Well, not really. Liz Carmouche, the other half of the first women’s fight in UFC history, reportedly earned $12,000.
Think about that.
How could the UFC juggernaut pay a main… Read More
Daron Cruickshank On John Makdessi’s Striking Game: “It’s Not Going To Be New To Me”
Says Makdessi’s Teammate Mike Ricci Was “Disrespectful” During 2011 Encounter
By Kelsey Mowatt
When fights are announced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, some immediately evoke “Fight of the Night” discussions, prior to the bout even taking… Read More
UFC 157 Notes: Card Draws Over 15,500 in Attendance, Lyoto Machida Awarded Title Shot, Jose Aldo Camp Saying No To Anthony Pettis
Dana White: Anderson Silva To Face Jon Jones or GSP In Superfight This Year
By Timothy J. Gilbert
The number one pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC, Anderson Silva, will soon face his greatest challenge in an upcoming Superfight against either Jon Jones or Georges St-Pierre.
“GSP is going to defend his title against Nick… Read More
Quote of the Day: Dana White On Anderson Silva vs. Jon Jones: “I Have to Make That Happen”
By FCF Staff
While several months ago most of the “superfight” talk was focused on the possibility of Anderson Silva fighting Georges St. Pierre at some point, more recently, discussion has shifted to a bout between Silva and UFC Light-Heavyweight… Read More
Nate Marquardt Making Octagon Return at UFC 158, Fighting Jake Ellenberger
By FCF Staff
Nate Marquardt will make his Octagon return, nearly two years from the day of his last UFC performance, as the promotion has announced that the welterweight has agreed to fight Jake Ellenberger at the March 16th, UFC… Read More
Rory MacDonald Out of UFC 158 With Injury, Johny Hendricks Fighting Carlos Condit
By FCF Staff
Rory MacDonald will have to wait for his chance to avenge the only loss of his promising career to date, as the Tristar fighter has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 158 tilt with Carlos… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC’s Dana White Hurts Women’s MMA By Berating Cyborg
By Joshua Molina
UFC President Dana White says he is “done” with Cris “Cyborg” Santos. Hilariously, he claims that Cyborg doesn’t want any part of Ronda Rousey.
White at times can be a brilliant business mind. But he repeatedly trips… Read More
Mike Ricci and Colin Fletcher Agree to UFC 158 Bout
By FCF Staff
It appears as though another Montreal fighter will compete in front of his hometown fans at the upcoming UFC 158 event, as the UFC has announced that the city’s Mike Ricci and fellow TUF vet Colin Fletcher… Read More
New Father KJ Noons: “The Goal is to be The Best in the World” in the UFC
By Joshua Molina
By now, it’s safe to say that the vast majority of fans agree: KJ Noons got robbed last Saturday in his fight against Ryan Couture, the son of MMA and UFC icon Randy Couture.
But Noons is… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Strikeforce Dies, but Tarec Saffiedine is Born
By Joshua Molina
It’s perhaps a bit of sweet justice that the guy who grew up on Strikeforce Challengers mastered the UFC guy, in the final Strikeforce fight ever.
Like a television show with a strong cult following, Strikeforce mixed… Read More