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Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Jones vs. Belfort – So Glad It’s Over
By Joshua Molina
With UFC 152 thankfully over, here are some thoughts on the night:
Crazy to think that UFC was actually going to headline a Pay Per View with Demetrious Johnson vs. Joseph Benavidez. Those guys are great athletes,… Read More
Tim Kennedy vs. Trevor Smith Booked For November 3rd Strikeforce
By FCF Staff
While the search for Frank Mir’s replacement continues, Strikeforce has announced that a middleweight bout between Tim Kennedy and Trevor Smith will take place November 3rd in Oklahoma City. The promotion’s CEO Scott Coker made the announcement… Read More
Report: Frank Mir Injured, No Longer Fighting Daniel Cormier
By FCF Staff
It appears as though the injury bug has taken out another headlining bout, as according to reports Frank Mir has been forced to withdraw from a November 3rd fight with Daniel Cormier.
The fight was set to… Read More
Opinion: Is Scott Coker Blowing Smoke By Touting Lorenz Larkin as No. 1 Contender?
By Michael Hatamoto
It was just a couple of days ago when Full Contact Fighter posted a story regarding Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker’s decision to propel Lorenz Larkin into a title shot ahead of Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza.
I’m sure if… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Why It’s Pointless to Debate Who Belongs in the UFC Hall of Fame
By Joshua Molina
There’s a lot of talk right now about Brock Lesnar and whether he belongs in the UFC Hall of Fame.
Lesnar will no doubt end up in the UFC Hall of Fame one day, as long as… Read More
Report: Scott Coker Discusses Lorenz Larkin’s Title Shot, Says Fighter “Probably Most Dangerous Striker in MMA”
By FCF Staff
More than a few people were likely surprised when Strikeforce announced recently that Lorenz Larkin would challenge middleweight champ Luke Rockhold at the promotion’s upcoming November 3rd card in Oklahoma. Although Larkin is one of the organization’s… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Cung Le Goes to China; Jon Jones Continues to Put His Foot in His Mouth
By Joshua Molina
Cung Le is a fighter, but he’s first and foremost a family man. That’s one of the main reasons why the Vietnamese-American fight so often in San Jose, California, where he lives.
Nine out of the fighter’s… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” In the UFC, Don’t Cross the Boss; Intriguing Matches Ahead in Strikeforce
By Joshua Molina
If you turn down fights in the UFC, you are gonna pay for it.
UFC president Dana White has made that clear – once again. Now the brash boss of the UFC has declared that Lyota Machida… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” After Brock, MMA Needs New Mainstream Stars – Right Now
By Joshua Molina
Mixed martial arts needs a new star, and Nike deal or not, Jon Jones is not it, thanks to Dana White.
It doesn’t matter if the sport has great fighters, smart promoters or, hundreds… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Ronda Rousey Whacks Sarah Kaufman; Winners and Losers from Strikeforce in San Diego
By Joshua Molina
Who’s Next?
“Rowdy” Ronda Rousey destroyed Sarah Kaufman last night in spectacular fashion. Can anyone stop this destructive diva?
After the fight Rousey told Showtime’s Mauro Ranallo that she wants to fight Cris “Cyborg” Santos, but only… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s The Daily Takedown: UFC’s Anderson Silva and Ambition, MMA Judging Changes and Will Nick Diaz Return Today?
By Joshua Molina
Since UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva disposed of chatty Chael Sonnen, questions have swirled over who Silva should fight next.
Chris Weidman, Michael Bisping, Tim Boetsch and Brian Stann are among the names being talked about.
Weidman,… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s The Daily Takedown: UFC, Mir, Enter the Hexagon; Invicta FC All-Women’s Show Creates MMA Buzz
By Joshua Molina
Daniel Cormier can’t go to the UFC yet. So the UFC will come to him.
Coming off a one-sided beating at the hands of UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos, Frank Mir is now scheduled to battle… Read More
Media Watch: Anderson Silva Not Happy With Potential Challengers
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva destroyed Chael Sonnen at UFC 148, ending a well-chronicled rivalry over the past two years.
Now that Sonnen is out of the picture, the UFC is left trying to figure out who… Read More
Report: Showtime Exec Says No Strikeforce Fighters Prevented From UFC
By FCF Staff
Despite a recent report, Showtime Sports President Stephen Espinoza is denying that the network has an agreement in place with ZUFFA, which prevents certain fighters from moving to the UFC.
The network’s executive reportedly made the comments… Read More
Media Watch: Are Showtime Contracts Preventing Several Strikeforce Fighters From Going To UFC?
By Michael Hatamoto
The relationship between Showtime and Zuffa remains rather fickle, with some of Zuffa-owned Strikeforce fighters desperately seeking the opportunity to join the UFC.
However, according to Dave Meltzer in a post on the Wrestling Observer Forums, several… Read More
Nate Marquardt Ready For Title Fight With Tyron Woodley: “I Am Expecting to Knock Him Out”
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce’s latest event will go down Saturday night in Portland, Oregon, and the deep card will feature not one but two title fights.
The undefeated Tyron Woodley will face UFC vet Nate Marquardt for the promotion’s vacant… Read More
Report: Strikeforce’s “Jacare” Souza and Derek Brunson Agree to Aug. 18th Bout
By FCF Staff
Former Strikeforce middleweight champ Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza has reportedly agreed to fight accomplished wrestler and prospect Derek Brunson at the promotion’s upcoming August 18th event in San Diego.
Although the bout has not been announced by Strikeforce,… Read More
Report: Showtime Executive Expects MMA Programming to Continue
By FCF Staff
With 2012 nearing the midway point, speculation has begun once again as to what the future holds for Strikeforce, and whether the Zuffa promotion will continue to air events on Showtime next year.
After Strikeforce was acquired… Read More
Additions to July 14th Strikeforce Include Healy vs. Hirota, High vs. Moore and Mein vs. Stinson
By FCF Staff
Approximately six weeks out from Strikeforce’s upcoming July 14th card in Portland, Oregon, the promotion has confirmed three more fights for the card, which feature several established fighters.
According to a press release from… Read More
Portland’s Rose Garden Arena Hosts July 14th Strikeforce
By FCF Staff
Portland’s Rose Garden arena will once again host a major MMA event, as Strikeforce is headed to the city for the promotion’s upcoming July 14th card, which will feature two title fights.
At middleweight, champion Luke Rockhold… Read More