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Bellator 120 Weigh-In Results: “Rampage” Jackson and “King Mo” Lawal set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
“Rampage” Jackson and “King Mo” Lawal both made weight this afternoon in Southaven, Mississippi, clearing the way for Bellator’s first pay-per-view headliner.
Lawal came in at 205.6 pounds for the light-heavyweight tourney final, and Jackson weighed 205.9,… Read More
Nate Diaz Responds to Josh Thomson’s Stolen Phone Claim, Calls on Lightweight to “Be Real”
By FCF Staff
Josh Thomson is claiming that he wasn’t responsible for a tweet that blasted Nick Diaz this weekend, but the latter’s brother, Nate Diaz, evidently doesn’t believe the story.
On Saturday, a post appeared on Thomson’s official Twitter… Read More
Josh Thomson Says Phone Was Stolen After Tweet Blasting Nick Diaz Appears
By FCF Staff
Although it may have looked like Josh Thomson was keen on fighting Nick Diaz, thanks to a tweet that slammed the highly regarded vet, the former Strikeforce champ says the comment didn’t come from him.
On Saturday,… Read More
Conor McGregor Promises to “Whip Cole Miller,” “Smash Chad Mendes” and “Annihilate Jose Aldo”
By Kelsey Mowatt
In an era where some are questioning whether the UFC has enough stars, Conor McGregor has been doing his best to become one, despite the fact he has spent more time on the sidelines since… Read More
TUF China Finale: Zak Cummings-Alberto Mina Among Three New Additions
By FCF Staff
Approximately three weeks out from the March 1st, TUF China Finale, the UFC has announced three more bouts for the Macau bound event. One of the new additions will feature welterweight Zak Cummings taking on the undefeated,… Read More
Michael Johnson Offers Services For Scrap With Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Coming off back-to-back and impressive wins over Joe Lauzon and Gleison Tibau, Michael Johnson has made it clear he’s interested in fighting Nate Diaz or Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Recently, UFC President Dana White relayed on Twitter that Diaz… Read More
Nate Diaz Denies Turning Down Fight With Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
While it remains to be seen who Khabib Nurmagomedov will battle next, Nate Diaz is denying that he has turned down a fight with the rising lightweight, as Dana White recently claimed.
The UFC President was recently… Read More
Recovered Isaac Vallie-Flagg’s Hoping to Battle Norman Parke Next: “I’d Like to Beat Him up Really Bad”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After Isaac Vallie-Flagg began his 2013 campaign and UFC tenure with a split decision win over Yves Edwards in February, the lightweight’s year came to a screeching halt due to injury. Now, having spent several… Read More
Report: Thiago Tavares Planning Move to 145 After UFN 32 Win
By FCF Staff
Although Thiago Tavares got back on track at UFC Fight Night 32 last week, by tapping out Justin Salas in the opening round, it sounds like the veteran lightweight is planning a move to 145. The win… Read More
Bellator 99 Weigh-In Results: Patricio “Pitbull” and Diego Nunes set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Bellator held the official weigh-ins this afternoon in preparation for its latest event tomorrow in Temecula, California, which will kick off the promotion’s featherweight tournament.
In the main event Patricio “Pitbull” Freire will take on UFC vet… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort Targeting Chael Sonnen, But “American Gangster” Adds Condition
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen announced recently that after he battles “Shogun” Rua at UFC Fight Night 26 on August 17th, he intends to return to middleweight, and is hoping to fight Vitor Belfort or Wanderlei Silva. Although Belfort has… Read More
MacDonald Defends Win Over Ellenberger: “I Did Everything I Have to Do”
By FCF Staff
Rory MacDonald may have scored the biggest win in his career to date at UFC on FOX 8, by earning a unanimous decision win over Jake Ellenberger, but the highly anticipated fight fell rather short in terms… Read More
“The Voice” Schiavello Tells Nick Diaz he’s “Unprofessional” After No Showing Interview
By FCF Staff
Fans who were looking forward to Nick Diaz appearing on the interview series “The Voice Versus” may be out luck, as apparently the renowned and controversial fighter no showed a scheduled taping segment with the show’s host,… 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
Report: Nate Diaz Facing Disciplinary Action After Tweeting Homophobic Slur
By FCF Staff
UFC veteran Nate Diaz is facing disciplinary action from the promotion after directing a homophobic slur towards Bryan Caraway this afternoon via Twitter.
Diaz apparently tweeted the following about Pat Healy’s recent positive test for marijuana, which… Read More
Report: Jose Aldo Will Secure Lightweight Title Fight With Win Over Anthony Pettis
By FCF Staff
Not long after it was revealed that Jose Aldo and his representatives have dropped their protest regarding an August 3rd bout with Anthony Pettis, details are emerging as to why the UFC Featherweight Champion has finally agreed… Read More
Duke Roufus Responds to Critics of Ben Askren: “Be Careful What You Wish For”
Following Stoppage Win, Trainer Says Bellator Champ Is “Going To Do That To Everyone”
By Kelsey Mowatt
As Ben Askren continues to work his way up the welterweight rankings, the decorated wrestler and former Olympian knows what it’s like to… Read More
Duke Roufus Says Anthony “Showtime” Pettis Working “to Become the Greatest of All Time”
Former WEC Champ Has Similar “Demeanor” to GSP
By Kelsey Mowatt
At the recent UFC on FOX 6 event, Anthony “Showtime” Pettis entrenched a shot at championship gold, by crumpling Donald Cerrone to the mat with a devastating kick to… Read More
Invicta FC Announces Multi-Year Deal With Zoila Frausto Gurgel
By Invicta FC (via press release)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 5, 2012) – Flyweight (125 pounds) superstar Zoila Frausto Gurgel (12-2) of Cincinnati, Ohio has signed a multi-fight contract with Invicta Fighting Championships and will make her debut for… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” A Smaller, Slower, Less Aggressive Alistair Overeem Still Has A Lot To Prove
By Joshua Molina
And that’s why you play the game.
Alistair Overeem was shockingly KO’d Saturday night by an inferior fighter, destroying his chances for a UFC title shot and fueling beliefs that he was more show than go. Overeem… Read More