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Report: Undefeated Gilbert Burns Says Blackzilians Are “Better” Without Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
Recently it was revealed that Alistair Overeem has officially left the renowned Blackzilians team to join Jackson’s MMA, and evidently one ex-teammate is happy the heavyweight has left.
Undefeated fighter and decorated jiu-jitsu competitor Gilbert Burns is… Read More
Bellator 117 Weigh-in Results: Douglas Lima and Rick Hawn Ready for Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Bellator’s welterweight title fight tomorrow night in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is a go, as both Douglas Lima and Rick Hawn made weight today for the card’s main event.
Lima came in at 169.8 for the five round… Read More
Anthony Hamilton: Training With the Likes of Jon Jones has Heavyweight “Confident” About MFC Title Prospects
By Kelsey Mowatt
While most fans and pundits think of names like Carlos Condit, Travis Browne and Jon Jones when they hear the name Jackson’s MMA, the renowned Albuquerque gym is also home to emerging fighters like… Read More
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Proves MMA Is The Hot Commodity
By Jesse Heitz
Since the mid-2000s Mixed Martial Arts has been on a rocket-like trajectory. It has undoubtedly defied the predictions many skeptics made two decades ago. It is the fastest growing sport in the world,… Read More
Opinion: Can Frank Mir Top Alistair Overeem?
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir will meet Dutch kickboxer Alistair Overeem at UFC 167 in November, in what is a ‘must-win’ fight for both fighters.
Mir is a former heavyweight champion, but is riding… Read More
Mitch Clarke: Teammate Benson Henderson Not “Overlooking” TJ Grant
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although some fans were critical of the UFC’s decision to tap TJ Grant for a title shot fight with Benson Henderson, and others are already looking forward to a rematch between the lightweight… 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
Anderson Silva: Facing Chris Weidman is Just “Another Fight”, GSP “Had His Chance” to Call for Super Fight
By Kelsey Mowatt
When the year began, it wasn’t clear who Anderson Silva would defend his title against next, as the superstar was coming off another victory over Chael Sonnen. Due to previous and fairly recent wins… Read More
UFC 161’s Roy Nelson: “People Who Are in Our Sport Tend to Abuse PEDS”, “More Skills” Key to His Success
By Kelsey Mowatt
Not only has Roy Nelson has been on a headline grabbing run as of late, as stopping Dave Herman, Matt Mitrione and Cheick Kongo in a row will do that, but the charismatic heavyweight continues… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Can “Bigfoot” Pull Off The Big Upset? Let’s Hope Not
By Joshua Molina
On the eve of UFC 160, here’s a look at the main event, and why it matters:
Velasquez must win. He will win.
The UFC can’t afford to have Velasquez drop the title to… Read More
Satoshi Ishii Wants To Beat Pedro Rizzo, Climb The Ranks
By Michael Hatamoto
Olympic medalist judoka Satoshi Ishii will step into the MMA spotlight again when he fights MMA legend Pedro Rizzo later this month at IGF Genome 26.
Ishii first entered MMA in 2009, after… Read More
UFC Heavyweight Brendan Schaub Enters Metamoris Pro Jiu Jitsu Invitational Event
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Although he has no fights lined up for the immediate future, 30 year old UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub, is not sitting idle.
Schaub (9-3) will face Roberto… Read More
Ricardo Lamas on UFC on FOX 6 Bout With Fellow Contender Erik Koch: “I Can Get in There And Hold my Own With Anybody”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After Ricardo Lamas worked his way to an impressive, unanimous decision win over top ranked featherweight Hatsu Hioki last June, there was little doubt that the 30 year old vet would face another of the division’s best… Read More
Bellator 81: Marcin Held and Dave Jansen Advance to Lightweight Tourney Finals
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s Bellator 81 card in Kingston, Rhode Island, which saw Marcin Held and Dave Jansen advance to the finals of the promotion’s latest lightweight tournament.
Held tapped out UFC veteran Rich Clementi… Read More
Bellator 81 Weigh-In Results: Rich Clementi and Marcin Held on Weight for Lightweight Semifinal
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for Bellator 81, which will feature Rich Clementi taking on Marcin Held and Dave Jansen fighting Ricardo Tirloni in the latest lightweight tourney semifinals.
The card will also showcase a featherweight… Read More
After Facing “The Incredible Hulk”, Chad Griggs Excited For Light-Heavyweight Debut Against Cyrille Diabate
Says Ground Game of UFC 154 Opponent “Questionable”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Chad Griggs may have made his presence felt in the Strikeforce heavyweight division, but after securing a roster spot with the UFC and facing the 6’7, Travis Browne, the… Read More
Lessons Learned: UFC on FX5
By Tom Taylor
As MMA fans, we learn more about our sport every time we watch a fight, even if we don’t realize it. We might be reminded of something we had long forgotten, or we might be made aware… Read More
Josh Neer vs. Justin Edwards Added To UFC on FX 5 Oct. 5
Carlo Prater vs. Marcus LeVesseur, Darren Uyenoyama vs. Louis Gaudinot also added to the card
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC added three fights to its UFC on FX 5 fight card currently scheduled for Oct. 5 at the Target Center in… Read More
Preview: UFC 149: Faber vs. Barao
By Tom Taylor
This Saturday, the UFC will make its inaugural trip to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for UFC 149. While the card has been remoulded significantly by injury, the end result is still a promising event from top to… 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