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Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Topsy-Turvy 2012 for UFC, but Company Poised for Huge 2013
By Joshua Molina
The UFC’s incredible popularity surge slowed this year, but the company remained atop the mixed martial world. Still, despite the ups and downs of 2012, the UFC appears poised for a huge year in 2013.
Six years… Read More
Report: Brock Jardine Versus Kenny Robertson Added to UFC 157
By FCF Staff
A twelfth bout for the upcoming February 23rd, UFC 157 card has been announced, as according to multiple reports, Kenny Robertson will battle Brock Jardine at the event.
The “Rousey vs. Carmouche’ card will be hosted by… Read More
Daniel Ghita Gets New Opponent For First Round Of NYE GLORY 4 Tokyo, Jhonata Diniz
By Glory Sports International (via press release)
TOKYO, Japan (Dec. 19, 2012) – Brazilian heavyweight upstart Jhonata Diniz (7-2) has been given the opportunity of a lifetime after being brought in to the GLORY 4 Tokyo – Heavyweight Grand Slam… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” No Stopping Ronda Rousey and Her Main Event Status
By Joshua Molina
Dan Henderson’s boxing coach Gus Pugliese is upset that the Henderson vs. Lyoto Machida fight is underneath the Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche main event on Feb. 23 in Anaheim, California.
He might be right to be… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Four More Strikeforce Guys UFC Should Sign
By Joshua Molina
After a mid-year slump, the UFC appears poised for a huge 2013.
The UFC is setting up for some blockbuster fights: Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche, Dan Henderson vs. Lyoto Machida, Georges St. Pierre vs. Nick Diaz,… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” After Mid-Year Slump, UFC TV Ratings Ending 2012 on a High Note
By Joshua Molina
Early estimates show that the UFC on Fox 5 drew stronger ratings than the last two shows.
With an average of 3.4 million viewers, the show was No. 1 among 18-34-year-olds, a coveted market for advertisers.
The… Read More
UFC on FOX 5: Official Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This weekend, the UFC stops in Seattle for UFC on FOX 5, one of the most stacked cards of the year. In the main event, Benson Henderson will defend his lightweight title against Nate Diaz. Beyond… Read More
Ryan Bader and Vladimir Matyushenko Agree to UFC on FOX 6 Bout
David Mitchell Versus Simeon Thoresen Targeted for Jan. 26th Card
By FCF Staff
Light-heavyweight vets Ryan Bader and Vladimir Matyushenko have agreed to fight at the UFC’s upcoming January 26th in Chicago, the promotion has announced. The bout will be… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Injury Bug Rewriting UFC history
By Joshua Molina
The injury bug continues to curse the UFC and the sport of mixed martial arts.
Chris Weidman, who has been running his mouth for months calling out Anderson Silva, injured his shoulder training and is out of… Read More
Opening Round Matchups Official For GLORY 4 Tokyo – Heavyweight Grand Slam 16-Man Tourney on New Year’s Eve
Courtesy of GLORY
The opening round matches for the highly-anticipated GLORY 4 TOKYO – Heavyweight Grand Slam, one-night, 16-man kickboxing tournament at Saitama Super Arena on New Year’s Eve, were determined via a random draw in the Japanese capital today.… Read More
Georges St. Pierre Continues Reign at UFC 154 With Decision Win
By FCF Staff
Georges St. Pierre said Carlos Condit was going to be his toughest test to date, and the interim welterweight champ proved to be a considerable challenge for the reigning champion at UFC 154. Despite a resilient effort… Read More
Opinion: UFC’s Superbowl Weekend Card Is A Monster
By Jesse Heitz
The UFC has great things planned for the month of February. Things so great, that it may even be worth the outrageous asking price of modern pay-per-views in order to catch a glimpse of what the fabled… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 6: Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
In recent years, we’ve seen the UFC hold shows in Brazil, Japan, and Sweden as they continue their global expansion and assert themselves as the one true superpower in the mixed martial arts industry. This weekend,… Read More
Opinion: Stephan Bonnar’s Top 5 Career Moments
By Tom Taylor
At UFC 153, Stephan Bonnar made a valiant attempt at conquering the pound-for-pound king, Anderson Silva. While he was unsuccessful in this bid, losing by first-round knockout, there is no questioning the resolve it took to step… Read More
Report: Dan Henderson Stands By Criticism of Chael Sonnen Receiving Title Fight
Light-Heavyweight Believes Bout With Lyoto Machida Next
By FCF Staff
After news surfaced that Chael Sonnen would coach opposite Jon Jones on the next season of “The Ultimate Fighter” and would fight the light-heavyweight champ next, contender Dan Henderson was… Read More
TUF 1 Star Stephan Bonnar Retires From MMA
By FCF Staff
One of the initial driving forces behind the success of “The Ultimate Fighter” and the subsequent growth of MMA in North America, 35 year-old-veteran Stephan Bonnar, has retired from MMA.
After UFC President Dana White reportedly revealed… Read More
“Rampage” Jackson Plans to “See if the Grass is Greener” After “Destroying Glover Teixeira”
By FCF Staff
For some time now, “Rampage” Jackson has been stating that he intends to leave the UFC after his current contract is over, and the former light-heavyweight champ doesn’t appear to be changing his mind.
While appearing on… Read More
Dan Henderson Fires Verbal Shot at Dana White After Jon Jones-Chael Sonnen Fight Announced
By FCF Staff
One had to wonder how the news that Chael Sonnen will fight UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones next would sit with top contender Dan Henderson, and now we know. Henderson, who was scheduled to fight Jones at… Read More
Lessons Learned from UFC 153
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
Opinion: Is UFC 153 Stephan Bonnar’s Last Stand?
By Jesse Heitz
This upcoming weekend, on Saturday October 13th, UFC 153 will take place in Rio de Janeiro. The card as a whole, as I’ve written about in prior pieces, is generally less than satisfying. However, the event does… Read More