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Dana White Says Matt Brown is “Becoming Big Star”, but Hector Lombard, Not Johny Hendricks Could be Next
By FCF Staff
Some fans and observers may not be sold on Matt Brown’s title shot request just yet, but there’s no question that the noted finisher is closing in on one fast. Thanks to a six fight… Read More
UFC FN 38: Dan Henderson Concedes a “Big Weight is Off me” After Thrilling Stoppage Win
By FCF Staff
For the first two rounds of last night’s UFC Fight Night headliner, it certainly didn’t appear as though Dan Henderson was going to end his three fight losing skid, as “Shogun” Rua stunned the decorated… Read More
UFC 170: Ronda Rousey Promised Coach Body Shot Victory, Says Cris “Cyborg” “Knows Where I’m At”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While the debate continues as to whether the UFC 170 headliner was stopped too early, and more than a few fans voted yes with a wailing round of boos, Ronda Rousey demonstrated that her arsenal… Read More
UFC 170: Daniel Cormier Believes Punching Power at 205 Was Key in Taking Out Pat Cummins
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier may not have faced a top five ranked fighter in his light-heavyweight debut, like he was supposed to, but he still left fans buzzing with a quick win last night at UFC 170.
Cormier needed… Read More
UFC Veteran Din Thomas Retires From Fighting
By FCF Staff
After 15 years of professional fighting, UFC veteran Din Thomas has announced that he’s hanging up the gloves at the age of 37. The American Top Team fighter, who began competing in 1998, announced his decision today… Read More
Tim Kennedy Discusses Rafael Natal and Future: “Sanchez Took More Damage in One Fight Than I Have in my Career”
By FCF Staff
Although Tim Kennedy will no longer battle former light-heavyweight champ and MMA star Lyoto Machida in the main event of “Fight for the Trooops III”, the middleweight understands he’ll face a tough test in Rafael Natal on… Read More
Opinion: UFC Needs To Crack Down on Dirty Fighters
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC veteran Rousimar Palhares was impressive in his welterweight debut, quickly tapping out veteran Mike Pierce in 31 seconds.
Despite the win, there was a certain level of controversy due to Palhares’ refusing to let go of… Read More
Opinion: The Muscle Shark and Retirement
By Jesse Heitz
Recently, news broke that Sean “The Muscle Shark” Sherk has retired from active competition. Sherk had turned pro in 1999 and quickly became a force in both the welterweight and lightweight divisions, sitting… Read More
(Updated): Former UFC Champ Sean Sherk Retiring at 40
By FCF Staff
After battling injuries for the last couple of years, former UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk has reportedly retired from fighting at the age of 40. The last time Sherk competed was in September, 2010, when he defeated… 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
Report: BJ Penn Considering Return as Lightweight
By FCF Staff
BJ Penn stopped short of announcing his retirement, following the unanimous decision loss he suffered versus Rory MacDonald in December, and now it looks as though the former champ could fight again.
According to a report from… Read More
Chael Sonnen “Definitely” Not Retiring, Calls For Bout With Wanderlei Silva
By FCF Staff
After being stopped by UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones last weekend, Chael Sonnen hinted that his career may be coming to a close, but the charismatic vet has ultimately decided to keep fighting.
While… Read More
Joe Proctor on UFC on FOX Bout With Ramsey Nijem: “It Definitely Puts my Name on the Map With This Win”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After making the most of his first official UFC bout at the TUF 15 Finale in June, by quickly stopping Jeremy Larsen, Joe Proctor has promptly been moved into a high profile bout when he fights former… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 6: Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
In recent years, we’ve seen the UFC hold shows in Brazil, Japan, and Sweden as they continue their global expansion and assert themselves as the one true superpower in the mixed martial arts industry. This weekend,… Read More
Media Watch: UFC Lightweights Gray Maynard, Joe Lauzon Exchanging Words
By Michael Hatamoto
Gray Maynard is desperately trying to get back into UFC lightweight title contention, while former The Ultimate Fighter contestant Joe Lauzon hopes to climb the ladder.
Maynard vs. Lauzon takes place at UFC 155 on December 29,… Read More
Erik Koch Forced to Withdraw From UFC 153, Frankie Edgar Fighting Jose Aldo
By FCF Staff
Frankie Edgar’s recent decision to drop down to 145 pounds has paid off in a hurry, as the UFC has announced that the former lightweight champ will fight reigning featherweight champion Jose Aldo on October 13th. The… Read More
“UFC Tonight” Fighter Panel Discusses TRT Issue in MMA
By Michael Hatamoto
Former and current UFC stars speak on Fuel TV’s “UFC Tonight” program about the controversial use of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in MMA.
Retired UFC fighter Kenny Florian said “drillers are killers,” implying the recovery time… Read More
Report: Jose Aldo to Defend Versus Erik Koch at UFC 153
By FCF Staff
Just days before UFC 149 takes place in Calgary, which was the original card that Jose Aldo was scheduled to fight Erik Koch, the promotion has reportedly announced that the two will finally fight, October 13th at… Read More
Clay Guida on Tilt With Ben Henderson: “I Don’t Think He Expects to Win”
By Kelsey Mowatt
As 2009 came to a close, some throughout the MMA world may have thought Clay Guida’s days as a top, lightweight contender were numbered, following back-to-back losses to Diego Sanchez and Kenny Florian. In keeping with… Read More
Latest BJ Penn Statement Leaves Opening For More Fights
By FCF Staff
Despite telling UFC commentator Joe Rogan that his career was probably over and stating “I’m done”, following his unanimous decision loss to Nick Diaz Saturday, the latest statement from BJ Penn does not say… Read More