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Media Watch: Dana White Says Chael Sonnen Will Still Get Big Fights
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC middleweight contender Chael Sonnen has fight matchups available in both the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions – and the “American Gangster” has a long line of fighters willing to trade punches with him.
UFC President Dana… Read More
Media Watch: Mike Dolce Believes Fighters Can Learn From Chael Sonnen
By Michael Hatamoto
MMA dietician Mike Dolce believes other fighters can learn from the hard work and dedication displayed by former No. 1 middleweight contender Chael Sonnen.
Here is what he recently had to say when speaking with MMASucka Radio:… Read More
Chris Weidman Becomes A True Contender
By Michael Hatamoto
Chris Weidman completely thrashed fellow wrestler Mark Munoz, landing a huge elbow in the second round that was followed up with vicious ground and pound.
The stoppage of the fight came at 1:37 of the second… Read More
Media Watch: Alistair Overeem, Dana White Bury the Hatchet
By Michael Hatamoto
Suspended UFC heavyweight fighter Alistair Overeem and UFC President Dana White recently met to discuss Overeem’s current status with the No. 1 MMA promotion.
Overeem was expected to fight Dos Santos earlier in the year, but failed… Read More
Chael Sonnen Doesn’t Care Whether Fight Turning Knee Was “Legal or Illegal”, “I Could See It Coming”
By FCF Staff
While Chael Sonnen has gone out of his way to launch criticisms at Anderson Silva the last few years, which helped created one of the sport’s greatest rivalries, the middleweight wasn’t making any excuses for his stoppage… Read More
Forrest Griffin Hints Retirement Might Be Around the Corner
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin will meet Tito Ortiz in a trilogy match next week at UFC 148, but what happens after that fight remains unclear for the aging fighter.
Ortiz already confirmed this will… Read More
Martin Kampmann and Jake Ellenberger Top TUF Live Payroll
By FCF Staff
Headliners Martin Kampmann and Jake Ellenberger topped “The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale” payroll from this past Friday’s card in Las Vegas, Nevada.
According to the numbers the Nevada State Athletic Commission sent FCF today, Kampmann collected $84,000… Read More
Chiesa, Kampmann, Cofer and Lawrence Pick Up TUF Live Finale Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Not only did Michael Chiesa secure his position as the latest “Ultimate Fighter”, the lightweight picked up an additional $40,000 for the rear-naked-choke he utilized to tap out fellow finalist Al Iaquinta.
Chiesa picked up the bonus… Read More
Rich Franklin “Happy to be Back” And Fighting Wanderlei Silva For Five Rounds
By FCF Staff
Recently the UFC announced that former middleweight champion Rich Franklin had agreed to step in for the injured Vitor Belfort at UFC 147, and will fight Wanderlei Silva in the Brazil bound main event. While Franklin was… Read More
Glory World Series: Schilt Stops Zimmerman, Saki KOs Williams
By FCF Staff
Stockholm, Sweden, was the host city for a Glory World Series event last night, which in addition to kicking off the promotion’s 70 kilogram (155pounds) kickboxing tournament, featured a heavyweight title fight and two MMA bouts.
By… Read More
Report: Jason “Mayhem” Miller Released From UFC
By FCF Staff
Following his unanimous decision to CB Dollaway at UFC 146 last night, which comes after a one sided, stoppage defeat to Michael Bisping in December, Jason “Mayhem” Miller has reportedly been released by the UFC.
According to… Read More
Marrero vs. Petruzelli, Spiritwolf vs. Zaromskis Amongst Bellator 68 Additions
By FCF Staff
Bellator has confirmed the rest of the line-up for the promotion’s upcoming May 11th card in Atlantic City, New Jersey, which will feature its featherweight tourney finals between Marlon Sandro and Daniel Strauss.
Among today’s additions includes… Read More
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champs Give Predictions For Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans Showdown
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Some of the greatest names in the sport’s pantheon have held and fought for the UFC’s 205lbs title since its inception in 1997, including Hall of Famers Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell and iconic fighters including Vitor… Read More
Jake Shields: “I Have To Go Out And Reprove Myself”
Former #1 Contender Ready for Yoshihiro Akiyama
By Kelsey Mowatt
This time last year, Jake Shields was busy preparing for what was the biggest fight of his career, as the decorated fighter was set to battle UFC Welterweight Champion… Read More
UFC On FOX 2 Results
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 2: Evans vs. Davis
Saturday, Jan. 28
Main Event:
Rashad Evans def. Phil Davis via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Main Card:
Chael Sonnen def. Michael Bisping via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)… Read More
Eric Wisely Facing Charles Oliveira January 28th
By FCF Staff
Former lightweight prospect Charles Oliveira will drop to featherweight and will face Eric Wisely January 28th at the UFC on FOX 2 card in Chicago. The promotion has added the bout to the line-up of the upcoming… Read More
Exclusive: Undefeated UFC Middleweight Chris Weidman
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Undefeated UFC middleweight rising star Chris Weidman talks with Full Contact Fighter correspondent Michael “Stets” Steczkowski about his budding MMA career.
Johnny Bedford Tapped for Bout with Eddie Wineland
By FCF Staff
With former bantamweight contender Demetrious Johnson headed to the UFC’s new flyweight division, the promotion has announced that “Ultimate Fighter” Season 14 competitor Johnny Bedford, will step in for Johnson against Eddie Wineland on January 28th.
The… Read More
“King Mo” To Dana White: Give “Mayhem” Another Chance
Strikeforce vet discusses helping Machida prepare for Jones
By Kelsey Mowatt
While the odds makers and most MMA pundits are predicting Jon Jone’s reign as light-heavyweight champion will continue this Saturday, when he faces Lyoto Machida at UFC 140, “King… Read More
Bisping Beats Down “Mayhem”, Dodson and Brandao “Ultimate Fighters”
By FCF Staff
Jason “Mayhem” Miller’s return to the Octagon was violently spoiled by Michael Bisping tonight in Las Vegas, as his rival “Ultimate Fighter” coach outstruck and outscored the middleweight en route to a third round stoppage win.
Although… Read More