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Report: Fedor Emelianenko – Matt Mitrione Bout in The Works For Bellator
By FCF Staff
There has been extensive speculation about what’s next for Fedor Emelianenko, and according to a new report, Bellator is close to signing a bout between the legend and Matt Mitrione.
Emelianenko (36-4) is coming off a controversial,… Read More
UFC 168: Rumors of Brock Lesnar’s Octagon Return Continue to Swirl
By FCF Staff
Once again, there’s talk that Brock Lesnar might be coming back to the UFC. The rumors are swirling at a time when the Ultimate Fighting Championship has lost the services of Georges St. Pierre for the foreseeable… Read More
Opinion: UFC 166 Winner Gabriel Gonzaga’s Brutal Power
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC heavyweight Gabriel Gonzaga has shown new life after re-joining the UFC and is now riding a 5-1 fight streak dating back to October 2011.
In his most recent performance, Gonzaga quickly dispatched heavy-handed Shawn Jordan in… Read More
Opinion: Gabriel Gonzaga Silences Critics Again
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC heavyweight contender Gabriel Gonzaga needed only 17 seconds to finish Dave Herman by TKO of their heavyweight fight at UFC 162.
Gonzaga landed a beautiful counter with an overhand right hand that… Read More
Grudge Head Coach Trevor Wittman On UFC Newcomer Brandon Thatch: “This Kid Is So Talented”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Grudge Training Center’s Trevor Wittman has played a key role in developing many notable fighters and MMA stars, and while mainstream fans may not be familiar with the name Brandon Thatch, the renowned coach is confident they… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features Grudge Head Coach Trevor Wittman, Undefeated Robert Drysdale
In the latest edition of Full Contact Fighter Radio we talk with the accomplished head coach of the Grudge Training Center, Trevor Wittman, as well as jiu-jitsu star and undefeated fighter Robert Drysdale.
Wittman has been a driving force in… Read More
Opinion: Retirement and Un-Retirement
By Jesse Heitz
Over the last few days, the MMA world saw one of its familiar faces in UFC Heavyweight Challenger, Shane Carwin, bid adieu to active competition. Meanwhile, former long-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Tito “The… 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
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Take Two: Can Ronda Rousey in 2013 Do What Brock Lesnar Failed At?
By Joshua Molina
A year ago the biggest star in the history of mixed martial arts, the man who attracted the most Pay Per View buys in UFC history, the behemoth who convinced the mainstream press to pay attention to… Read More
Todd Duffee Returning to UFC, Fighting Philip De Fries December 29th
By FCF Staff
Heavyweight Todd Duffee is returning to the Octagon, as the UFC has announced that the 26 year-old has agreed to fight Philip Defries, December 29th at UFC 155. Duffee is stepping in as a replacement for Matt… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Overtraining Hurting MMA; GSP Mystery
By Joshua Molina
The recent injuries of Shane Carwin and Gray Maynard are painful – and costly – reminders of one of the major problems in Mixed Martial Arts.
Fighters are overtraining. Young and old fighters are trying to gain… Read More
Melvin Guillard vs. Jamie Varner Set for December 15th, TUF 16 Finale
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added another bout to the December 15th, TUF 16 Finale in Las Vegas, as Melvin Guillard will take on fellow lightweight vet Jamie Varner.
Guillard (30-11) will be looking to rebound from… Read More
Dustin Poirier Fighting Jonathan Brookins at TUF 16 Finale
By FCF Staff
The upcoming, December 15th, “Ultimate Fighter” Finale has received an intriguing featherweight addition, as Dustin Poirier will take on TUF 12 winner Jonathan Brookins at the event.
Poirier (12-2) will be looking to rebound from his loss… Read More
TUF 16: Team Nelson’s Colton Smith Scores Win Over Eddy Ellis
By UFC / FX
Las Vegas, Nevada – The first-ever active duty member of the United States Armed Forces claimed his first preliminary round win of the competition, as Staff Sgt. Colton Smith won a majority decision over Eddy Ellis… Read More
TUF 16: Igor Araujo Scores Decision Win Over Nic Herron-Webb
By FCF Staff
Team Carwin extended its lead over Team Nelson to 3-1 in the latest episode of “The Ultimate Fighter” Friday, as Igor Araujo earned a majority decision win over Nic Herron-Webb. The victory was Team Carwin’s second in… Read More
TUF 16: Joey Rivera Decisions Sam Alvey: “I Felt Fantastic After This Win”
By FCF Staff
Joey Rivera worked his way to a majority decision win over Sam Alvey in the latest episode of “The Ultimate Fighter”, and as a result, both Team Nelson and Team Carwin have a win a piece.
The… Read More
Mike Pyle Reports December 15th, TUF 16 Finale Bout With James Head Next
By FCF Staff
According to Mike Pyle, the veteran will look to build on his impressive KO win over Josh Neer this summer on December 15th, when he takes on welterweight James Head at “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 16 Finale.… Read More
Opinion: Can Frank Mir Come Back Yet Again?
By Jesse Heitz
The MMA world learned this week that yet another Zuffa card has been bitten by the injury bug. This time it’s the Strikeforce: Cormier vs. Mir event, which has subsequently been thrown into limbo. While the shakeup… Read More
TUF 17 Tryouts Start September 17th, Open to Middleweights and Light-Heavyweights
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that the try-outs for the next run of “The Ultimate Fighter” television series will begin September 17th, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 17th edition of the show will feature competitors from… Read More
Opinion: The UFC and the Absurdity of a Fedor-Lesnar Fight
By Jesse Heitz
UFC President Dana White made waves this week when he publicly gauged fan interest in a bout between Brock Lesnar and Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko. This move has struck many as bizarre and unusual, if not… Read More