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Quote of the Day: Victorious Josh Barnett Tells Heavyweights to “Run Cowards”
By FCF Staff
As most observers expected, Josh “The Warmaster” Barnett made quick work of Nandor Guelmino at the final Strikeforce event last night in Oklahoma City to further heighten speculation as to what he will do next. With Strikeforce’s… Read More
Strikeforce Results: Tarec Saffiedine Scores Upset Win Over Nate Marquardt
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s final Strikeforce event in Oklahoma City, which saw Tarec Saffiedine score a unanimous decision win over the favourite and UFC vet Nate Marquardt to become the promotion’s welterweight champion.
Tarec Saffiedine… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” What the Next Big MMA Company Should Learn From Strikeforce’s Sad and Unnecessary Demise
By Joshua Molina
Nearly seven years ago, 18,265 people packed San Jose’s Shark Tank, not to watch hockey, figure skating or a live concert.
They came to watch “cage fighting.” The legendary Frank Shamrock, a San Jose resident, battled… Read More
Strikeforce Weigh-In Results: Nate Marquardt and Tarec Saffiedine On Weight For Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce held what will be the promotion’s last weigh-in ceremony today in Oklahoma City, in preparation for its final event tomorrow night at the Chesapeake Energy Center. The card, which will be televised on… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Lopsided? If Jake Shields Could Beat Dan Henderson, Anything Can Happen At Saturday’s Final Strikeforce Event
By Joshua Molina
Saturday night’s final Strikeforce card is full of seemingly lopsided matches.
The favorites are clear. But anyone who knows anything about sports knows that there’s a reason why you play the game.
With fighting in particular, anything… Read More
Alistair Overeem Granted License by NSAC, UFC 156 Bout With Antonio Silva Set
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem has cleared the licensing hurdle to his second Octagon appearance, as the Nevada State Athletic Commission has granted the former Strikeforce and DREAM champion a license to compete in the state. As a result, Overeem… Read More
Opinion: A Welcomed Heavyweight Reshuffle
By Jesse Heitz
At UFC 155, the heavyweight landscape for the UFC shifted. Junior Dos Santos, then reigning as the UFC Heavyweight Champion, was defeated by former Heavyweight Champion, Cain Velasquez in what turned out to be an exceptionally impressive… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Tyron Woodley Takes Shortcut to UFC, Others Face Longer Odds
By Joshua Molina
The last time Tyron Woodley was inside a cage, he was experiencing his first taste of defeat – in the form of punches to the face and a wicked 4th round KO.
Nate Marquardt blasted the then-undefeated… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Let Josh Barnett Into the UFC; Jon Jones, Dan Henderson Spat Childish
By Joshua Molina
UFC needs to sign Josh Barnett.
He’s a good fighter. He’s a talenter talker. He’s got a name that people recognize.
Barnett used to wear heavyweight gold in the UFC. But he was stripped after testing positive… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Velasquez Win Bad News for Jon Jones
By Joshua Molina
Forget Anderson Silva vs. Georges St-Pierre. Forget Anderson Silva vs. Jon Jones. Forget Cain Velasquez vs. Alistair Overeem.
The real dream match is upon us: Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier.
Velasquez’s victory over Junior Dos Santos to… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Topsy-Turvy 2012 for UFC, but Company Poised for Huge 2013
By Joshua Molina
The UFC’s incredible popularity surge slowed this year, but the company remained atop the mixed martial world. Still, despite the ups and downs of 2012, the UFC appears poised for a huge year in 2013.
Six years… Read More
Opinion: The Fall of Strikeforce and UFC’s Virtual Monopoly
By Jesse Heitz
As was reported here at Full Contact Fighter earlier in the week, Strikeforce will officially cease to exist after its January 12th Marquardt vs. Saffiedine card. While all MMA fans can honestly say that it was beyond… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Frank Shamrock Says “Strikeforce Was An Awesome Brand”
By Joshua Molina
Frank Shamrock has no love for UFC President Dana White, but he is softening a bit when it comes to the UFC.
“They are unstoppable,” Shamrock told Full Contact Fighter in a recent interview.
And although he… Read More
Strikeforce Confirms January 12th Event Last Card to be Shown on Showtime
By FCF Staff
As many people believed would be the case, Strikeforce confirmed Thursday that its upcoming January 12th event in Oklahoma City, will be the last of its cards that airs on Showtime. Although the announcement did not outright… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Four More Strikeforce Guys UFC Should Sign
By Joshua Molina
After a mid-year slump, the UFC appears poised for a huge 2013.
The UFC is setting up for some blockbuster fights: Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche, Dan Henderson vs. Lyoto Machida, Georges St. Pierre vs. Nick Diaz,… Read More
Soa Palelei Stops Fellow UFC Vet Sean McCorkle at Australian Fighting Championship 4
By FCF Staff
Heavyweight Soa “The Hulk” Palelei won his 8th straight bout at the latest Australian Fighting Championship card this weekend, by stopping fellow UFC vet Sean McCorkle in the first round. Palelei, who now carries a record of… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC Should Tap Gegard Mousasi to Fight Phil Davis at UFC 155
By Joshua Molina
Injuries have wrecked another high-profile matchup in the UFC.
Now the original Ultimate Fighter icon Forrest Griffin is out against Phil Davis.
Griffin tore his ACL.
Griffin may not be a big star anymore, but he gave… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: UFC Should Let Strikeforce Champions Defend Titles in the UFC
By Joshua Molina
The UFC botched the acquisition of Strikeforce for what amounted to political reasons.
But there’s still a chance to salvage a grain of Strikeforce’s potential.
If Strikeforce does fold after Jan. 12, the UFC should allow the… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” An Ironic End to Strikeforce
By Joshua Molina
Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette turned the word “ironic” into a big hit song in the 1990s, and her anthem chronicling life’s weirdness could be the soundtrack for what will likely be Strikeforce’s final mixed martial arts show… Read More
Report: Josh Barnett vs. Nandor Guelmino, Roger Gracie vs. Anthony Smith Added to Strikeforce “Champions”
By FCF Staff
Although Strikeforce’s upcoming “Champions” card has lost big names like Luke Rockhold and Gilbert Melendez due to injury, the promotion has announced that former UFC champ Josh Barnett will compete at the January 12th event.
According to… Read More