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Report: Vitor Belfort Targeting Chael Sonnen, But “American Gangster” Adds Condition
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen announced recently that after he battles “Shogun” Rua at UFC Fight Night 26 on August 17th, he intends to return to middleweight, and is hoping to fight Vitor Belfort or Wanderlei Silva. Although Belfort has… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Vitor Belfort Needs Tim Kennedy More Than Tim Kennedy Needs Vitor Belfort
By Joshua Molina
So Vitor Belfort thinks he’s too good for Tim Kennedy. He wants a title shot or nothing.
Not only does the 36-year-old have the body of a 26-year-old, he apparently has the mouth of a 16-year-old —… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort Waiting For Title Shot at 185, Willing to Compete at 205
By FCF Staff
Tim Kennedy may be willing to fight Vitor Belfort, and Dana White recently said the promotion is trying to book the bout, but Vitor Belfort apparently isn’t interested unless it’s at light-heavyweight.
Since Belfort knocked out Luke… Read More
NSAC Releases UFC 162 Gate and Attendance Figures
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the final attendance and gate figures for the July 6th, UFC 162 card in Las Vegas, and as expected, the event generated a significant gate.
According to the commission’s figures,… Read More
Report: “Rampage” Jackson-Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Bout in Works
By FCF Staff
After signing as a free agent with Bellator earlier this year, “Rampage” Jackson’s next fight might not be against one of the promotion’s top fighters, but rather, decorated boxer Roy Jones Jr. The boxing match is reportedly… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Ronda Rousey, Chael Sonnen, Joe Rogan, Cesar Gracie and More
By Joshua Molina
Ronda Rousey has landed a role in The Expendables 3. Good for her.
She is a UFC fighter, afterall, so of course she needs to supplement her income . . .
Joe Rogan is out of this… Read More
Chael Sonnen Announces New UFC Deal, Returning to Middleweight
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen has announced that after he battles Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC Fight Night 26 on August 17th, the veteran fighter will return to the middleweight division, where he was a top contender for quite some… Read More
“The Voice” Schiavello Tells Nick Diaz he’s “Unprofessional” After No Showing Interview
By FCF Staff
Fans who were looking forward to Nick Diaz appearing on the interview series “The Voice Versus” may be out luck, as apparently the renowned and controversial fighter no showed a scheduled taping segment with the show’s host,… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Chael Sonnen’s Clock Ticking; Daley Belongs Back In The UFC
By Joshua Molina
Chael Sonnen will headline Fight Night against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on Fox Sports 1 on Aug. 17.
Is there any conceivable way that Sonnen is going to win this fight? Sonnen has some tremendous excuses for losing… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Boxer vs. Wrestler Talk Pointless; No One Wants To Win A Fixed Fight
By Joshua Molina
So Joe Rogan says an average college wrestler would destroy Floyd Mayweather Jr? Duh. Of course he would. In a wrestling match.
In a stand-up fight Cael Sanderson wouldn’t be able to touch Mayweather.
It’s always stupid to… Read More
Report: Cesar Gracie Says UFC Has Offered Nick Diaz Bout
By FCF Staff
Signs continue to point to the fact that Nick Diaz maybe returning to action soon, as after reportedly relaying to Dana White he wants to fight again, comes word that the UFC has sent Diaz an offer.… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Girls Night Out? Not at UFC 168
By Joshua Molina
Sometimes a delicious piece of cake can be just too sweet.
And that’s the case with UFC 168.
Originally headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate for the UFC women’s bantamweight championship, the women got bumped to… Read More
Opinion: The Greatest of All Time
By Jesse Heitz
The events of UFC 162 threw the MMA universe into veritable turmoil. Anderson Silva, the man that was considered by many fight fans to be not only the greatest active fighter in the world,… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: At Invicta FC 6, can Marloes Coenen Spoil Cris Cyborg’s Dream Fight With Ronda Rousey?
By Joshua Molina
Chris Weidman, for now, just spoiled a big dream fight between Anderson Silva and Jon Jones.
Now, someone else has a big opportunity to mess up another big fight.
Marloes Coenen will step into the cage Saturday… Read More
Opinion: Chris Weidman, The Unthinkable and Its Implications
By Jesse Heitz
Last Saturday, July 6th, the MMA world witnessed the unthinkable becoming reality at UFC 162. Anderson “The Spider” Silva, the greatest fighter on the planet, was handed his first loss in the UFC by challenger Chris Weidman.… Read More
Latest Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC 162 Winner Brian Melancon, Bellator’s Ryan Ford
By FCF Staff
The latest edition of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC 162 winner Brian Melancon and Bellator vet Ryan Ford.
Melancon knocked out Seth Baczynski at UFC 162 this weekend to make the most of his… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Who Is The Last Of The Unbeatables?
By Joshua Molina
Is anyone unbeatable anymore?
The demise of Anderson Silva has brought everyone back down to earth.
Yes, it’s true. No once is invincible.
Look at some of the greats in the game who have all met the… Read More
Dana White: Vitor Belfort Will Wait For Middleweight Title Shot
By Michael Hatamoto
The UFC middleweight division has a new champion after underdog Chris Weidman shocked the world and finished Anderson Silva during their UFC 162 main event fight.
As for what’s next for Weidman in his… Read More
Opinion: Opponents for New Champ Chris Weidman?
By Michael Hatmoto
New UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman shocked the MMA world by ending the six-year championship span of Brazilian fighter Anderson Silva.
During the main event of UFC 162, Weidman was able to take Silva… Read More
UFC 162 Bonuses: Chris Weidman Takes “Knockout of the Night”
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman scored the biggest win of his life at UFC 162, by ending the legendary reign of Anderson Silva, and he also earned “Knockout of the Night” for his efforts.
The All-American wrestler earned the honor… Read More