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Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” What a ‘Stacked’ Strikeforce January Card Would Look Like
By Joshua Molina
If the so-called “stacked” Strikeforce card happens in January, here are some matches that might be worth considering.
Heavyweight:
Let’s make the Daniel Cormier vs. Frank Mir fight happen. Everyone’s high on Cormier right now, but it… Read More
Report: With November 3rd Card Ditched, Daniel Cormier Hoping to Rebook Bout With Frank Mir
By FCF Staff
Now that Strikeforce’s November 3rd card will no longer happen, rising heavyweight Daniel Cormier is hoping that his original opponent for the event, Frank Mir, will be ready to fight in January.
Although Cormier hasn’t been confirmed… Read More
Opinion: The End of Strikeforce?
By Jesse Heitz
In previous pieces I’ve written extensively about the injury bug and the near catastrophes that have seemingly plagued the Zuffa brands of Strikeforce and the UFC as of late. We’ve seen an almost unprecedented level of injuries… Read More
November 3rd Strikeforce Canceled, Scott Coker Says “Stacked” Card in Works for January
By FCF Staff
For the third time this fall, ZUFFA has been forced to cancel an event due to the substantive impact of injuries, as today Strikeforce has announced that a scheduled November 3rd card in Oklahoma City will not… Read More
Bobby Green vs. Jorge Masvidal Confirmed Added to November 3rd Strikeforce
Speculation and Rumors Continue Regarding Promotion’s Future
By FCF Staff
As speculation continues as to what the future holds for Strikeforce’s upcoming November 3rd event, as a result of Luke Rockhold’s withdrawal to injury, the promotion has added a lightweight… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: The Top 5 Ways to Save Strikeforce — and MMA
By Joshua Molina
There’s a lot of hate for Strikeforce right now on MMA websites.
The cancellation of Saturday’s Strikeforce show headlined by Gilbert Melendez vs. Pat Healy has sparked the question of whether Strikeforce even matters anymore.
If… Read More
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
Opinion: The Evolution of Women’s MMA
By Jesse Heitz
Women’s Mixed Martial Arts has certainly come a long way in the past several years. This is not entirely undue to the ever increasing level of talent that is flooding into the women’s division, particularly that of… 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:” Strikeforce’s Tim Kennedy Talks A Lot; Luke At The Bat; Big Country’s Coaches Spark Drama
By Joshua Molina
First Chris Weidman calls out Anderson Silva. Then Silva calls out George St. Pierre. Then Nick Diaz calls out Silva. KJ Noons just wants to fight anybody in San Diego.
In an era of UFC overload in… 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