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Fabio Maldonado Talks Strategy For Fedor Emelianenko, Says “Speed And Explosion” Legend’s Greatest Weapons
By FCF Staff
Fabio Maldonado has been assigned the task of defeating Fedor Emelianenko next month, and recently the UFC vet outlined some of the strategy he plans to utilize, against the legendary heavyweight.
Maldonado will face Emelianenko on June… Read More
Report: Wanderlei Silva May Require Shoulder Surgery Following Bicycle Accident
By FCF Staff
Former PRIDE champ Wanderlei Silva could be headed for shoulder surgery, after a reported cycling accident.
Recently a statement was posted on Silva’s Facebook page which relayed that the legendary fighter was hit by a car, while… Read More
Report: Fedor Emelianenko Fighting UFC Vet Fabio Maldonado Next
By FCF Staff
It looks as though Fedor Emelianenko has his next fight booked, as according to reports, the former PRIDE heayweight champ will take on UFC vet Fabio Maldonado, June 17th.
The bout will take place at a Fight… Read More
“Rampage” Jackson – Satoshi Ishii to Headline Bellator Dynamite 2
By Press Release
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (April 6, 2016) – For the first time since 2014, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (36-11) will return to action for Bellator MMA when he faces Satoshi Ishii (14-5-1) in the main event of… Read More
Randy Couture Says he Was “Approached” to Fight Fedor Emelianenko in Latter’s Return
By FCF Staff
After Fedor Emelianenko announced he was coming out of retirement, there was widespread speculation about who he would face, and Randy Couture says he was one of the fighters that was approached.
Emelianenko ended up facing Jaideep… Read More
Fedor Emelianenko Says “Doors Are Open” to UFC, Wants Rematch With Fabricio Werdum
By FCF Staff
After Fedor Emelianenko elected to sign with Rizin FF last year, many people gave up on the prospect of him ever stepping into the Octagon, but the Russian stars says he’s still interested in fighting for the… Read More
Report: Fedor Emelianenko Suggests Next Bout Could Take Place in Russia
By FCF Staff
Fedor Emelianenko has yet to sign his next fight, but in a recent interview, the former PRIDE champ suggested that a bout in his native Russia could happen.
Emelianenko returned to the ring this past New Year’s… Read More
Bellator 153: Patricio “Pitbull” vs. John Teixeira Among Several Bouts Added
By Press Release
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (March 1, 2016) – The co-main event for “Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson” is set, with the news that Patricio “Pitbull” Freire (24-3) will compete against John “Macapa” Teixeira (19-1-2) in featherweight… Read More
Wanderlei Silva’s Interested in Facing Fedor Emelianenko, But Not Next
By FCF Staff
There’s been a lot of talk lately about whether a Fedor Emelianenko – Wanderlei Silva might happen, and while the latter’s definitely interested, he doesn’t want that fight next.
Silva recently had his lifetime suspension from the… Read More
Bellator 154: “King Mo” Lawal – Phil Davis to Headline
By Press Release
HOUSTON, TEXAS (February, 19) – Bellator MMA is pleased to announce its next tentpole event, “Bellator 154: Davis vs. King Mo,” which will emanate from the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on May 14… Read More
Report: Fedor Emelianenko Says Next Bout Will be in April
By FCF Staff
Following Fedor Emelianenko’s successful comeback bout on New Year’s Eve, it looks like fans won’t have to wait long to see “The Last Emperor” fight again.
Emelianenko returned to the ring for the first time since 2012… Read More
Report: Fedor Emelianenko Says “Time Will Tell” if UFC Fight Occurs
By FCF Staff
As Fedor Emelianenko prepares to make his long awaited return for Rizin Fighting Federation, the legendary fighter hasn’t outright dismissed that a deal with the UFC could still happen.
After Emelianenko announced he was returning to action… Read More
New Video Shows Fedor Emelianenko Training For Comeback Bout
By FCF Staff
Fedor Emelianenko will return to action on December 31st, under the Rizin Fighting Federation banner, and a new video has been posted showing the former PRIDE champ training for his comeback.
The video captured the Russian heavyweight… Read More
Report: Dana White Says Jon Jones One Night in Rehab Story “Not Necessarily the Case”
By FCF Staff
A recent report that said Jon Jones spent just one night in rehab isn’t “necessarily the case”, according to UFC President Dana White.
Earlier in the week, Binghamton’s WBNG ran an exclusive interview with Jones’ mother, and… Read More
Legacy FC 36: Damacio Page and Cody East Take Home Titles
By FCF Staff
Legacy Fighting Championship held its 36th event on Friday, and Damacio Page and Cody East took home the promotion’s flyweight and heavyweight belts respectively.
Page knocked out Brian Hall with a pulverizing right hand in round one,… Read More
Media Watch: Chael Sonnen Back in the Saddle Again
By Jesse Heitz
Anyone who regularly reads my pieces here on Full Contact Fighter is well aware that there are two MMA personalities that I seldom pass up the opportunity to discuss. The first is, and I’m not at all… Read More
Opinion: Delving Into Possible Brain Injuries
By Jesse Heitz
I must admit that I find the issue of brain injuries incurred during sporting activity to be particularly noteworthy. It’s not that I find it fascinating in an academic or theoretical sense, but rather I, like… Read More
Kennedy Criticizes UFC For Awarding Belfort “KOTN”
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort has had an incredible 2013 campaign, as his stoppage win over Dan Henderson at UFC FN 32 further demonstrated, but the fighter’s use of testosterone replacement therapy continues to be a polarizing issue.
Following Belfort’s… Read More
Report: Tim Kennedy Apologizes for Criticizing UFC Pay
By FCF Staff
Not long after UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy made headlines for characterizing what fighter’s earn as “pathetic” and relaying that he’d make more money emptying “trash cans”, the veteran has reportedly apologized for making the remarks.
According to… Read More
Michael Bisping To Alan Belcher: “All I’ve Got To Do Is Show Up, Slap Your Little Face, Take My Check And Go Home”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While you’d be hard pressed to argue that Michael Bisping isn’t one of MMA’s most polarizing fighters, there’s also no questioning the fact that he’s one of the sport’s most captivating, in and out of the… Read More