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UFC 166: Matt Grice Fighting Jeremy Larsen
By FCF Staff
A featherweight bout between Matt Grice and Jeremy Larsen is the latest addition to UFC 166, which will be hosted by Houston’s Toyota Center on October 19th. The UFC has announced the bout via the company’s official… Read More
UFC 166: George Roop Fighting Francisco Rivera
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to round out it’s October 19th card in Houston, Texas, as the promotion has announced that bantamweight George Roop will battle Francisco Rivera at the event. UFC 166 will be hosted by… Read More
Report: Machida Says Move to 185 Still Possible, Believes UFC Pressured Silva to Rematch Weidman
By FCF Staff
Although Lyoto Machida could secure another shot at the light-heavyweight belt this Saturday at UFC 163, the former champ says he’s still open to the possibility of moving to middleweight at some juncture.
In a recent interview… Read More
Report: TJ Waldburger to Fight Adlan Amagov at UFC 166
By FCF Staff
The October 19th, UFC 166 card in Houston, Texas is nearing completion, as TJ Waldburger will reportedly fight welterweight Adlan Amagov at the event. The upcoming card will be hosted by the city’s Toyota Center.
News of… Read More
KJ Noons Fighting George Sotiropoulos at UFC 166
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 166 continues to fill out, as the promotion has announced that Strikeforce vet KJ Noons will fight former TUF coach George Sotiropoulos as the promotion’s October 19th card in Houston.
Noons (11-7) will… 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
Luke Rockhold Fighting Tim Boetsch at UFC 166
By FCF Staff
Luke Rockhold has his second UFC bout booked, as the former Strikeforce champion will fight middleweight Tim Boetsch at UFC 166 on October 19th. The American Kickboxing Academy fighter will be fighting alongside his teammates Cain Velasquez… Read More
Report: Roy Nelson’s New UFC Contract is Long Term
By FCF Staff
Some observers may not have expected to see Roy Nelson back in the UFC, considering his shaky relationship with Dana White, but not only has the heavyweight resigned with the promotion it’s reportedly a lengthy deal. Since… 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
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: UFC 162, or Marketing 101 — How To Sell A Fight
By Joshua Molina
“If there is one guy in the middleweight division who can beat Anderson Silva he is the man. Chris Weidman will be the next middleweight champion,” spouts George St. Pierre.
“This is the guy to beat Anderson’s… Read More
Fabricio Werdum Expecting “Opportunity” From UFC After Taking Out “Minotauro” Nogueira
By Kelsey Mowatt
Fabricio Werdum may not have been the first fighter that popped into people’s minds while discussing the heavyweight title shot mix, but with his submission win over Antonio “Minotauro” Nogueira last night in Brazil,… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Chael Sonnen — the Bob Sapp of the UFC
By Joshua Molina
Chael Sonnen vs. Shogun Rua?
How does Sonnen do it?
He’s figured out a way to angle himself into yet another big main event when he collides with Rua at the debut show on FS1… Read More
UFC 161’s Roy Nelson: “People Who Are in Our Sport Tend to Abuse PEDS”, “More Skills” Key to His Success
By Kelsey Mowatt
Not only has Roy Nelson has been on a headline grabbing run as of late, as stopping Dave Herman, Matt Mitrione and Cheick Kongo in a row will do that, but the charismatic heavyweight continues… Read More
Opinion: Frank Mir Should Be Able to Get By Josh Barnett
By Michael Hatamoto
Heavyweight contender Josh Barnett will reportedly return to the UFC and be thrown in the deep end, as former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir is his first opponent.
The fight will take place at… Read More
Frank Mir vs. Josh Barnett Added to UFC 164
By FCF Staff
Josh Barnett has his first assignment since he recently resigned with the UFC, and it’s fellow, former heavyweight champ, Frank Mir. The bout will take place August 31st at UFC 164 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Barnett (32-6) will… Read More
IOC Announces Wrestling Shortlisted For 2020 Olympics
By FCF Staff
Wrestling hasn’t been reinstated for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games yet, but the sport took a significant step forwards that goal today in St. Petersburg, Russia. The International Olympic Committee ruled Wednesday that wrestling, alongside baseball /… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Can “Bigfoot” Pull Off The Big Upset? Let’s Hope Not
By Joshua Molina
On the eve of UFC 160, here’s a look at the main event, and why it matters:
Velasquez must win. He will win.
The UFC can’t afford to have Velasquez drop the title to… Read More
Opinion: Josh Barnett’s Return To The UFC
By Jesse Heitz
Recently, news broke that Josh “The Warmaster” Barnett, formerly known as “The Baby-Faced Assassin”, is due to make his long-awaited Octagon return, having signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC. The expected, yet unexpected… Read More
Report: Josh Barnett Returning to UFC
By FCF Staff
Josh Barnett has stated publicly in recent months that he would like to return to the UFC, and it appears as thought the highly regarded vet will be competing in the Octagon soon.
According to a report… Read More
UFC 160: Junior dos Santos “Focused On My Fight With Mark Hunt”, Not Cain Velasquez
Heavyweight Says He’s Cheering For “Big Foot” Silva
By Kelsey Mowatt
This Saturday’s UFC 160 will feature both Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos in action, and due to their previous encounters, the run up to the card… Read More