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Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Chris Weidman’s Pay at UFC 162; Tim Kennedy and Roger Gracie May Steal The Show
By Joshua Molina
Where does all the money in the UFC go?
The mainstream media picked up on the controversial topic last week. Former Strikeforce star Tim Kennedy turned himself into a more high-profile star by saying he could get… Read More
2013 ESPYS: Jon Jones and Anderson Silva Nominated for “Best Fighter”
By FCF Staff
Two of the UFC’s biggest stars have been nominated for the ESPN’s “Best Fighter” 2013 ESPY , as light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones and middleweight champ Anderson Silva are two of the five contenders.
Rounding out the nominees… 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
Full Contact Fighter’s The Daily Takedown: Weidman’s Overconfidence A Bad Sign For Silva Fight
By Joshua Molina
Everybody’s a big shot until they get hit in the face.
That may be a lesson Chris Weidman will have to learn sooner rather than later.
Weidman will battle UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Delusional Dana, Diaz and Cyborg’s Big Chance
By Joshua Molina
In the latest display of unprofessional behavior from UFC President Dana White, the brash boss has publicly called out Swedish regulatory officials for their decision to pull Alexander Gustafsson from Saturday’s fight with Gegard Mousasi.
He wrote… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Anderson Silva Can Learn From Marvin Hagler
By Joshua Molina
Anderson Silva is regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighter in MMA.
And he just might be. He’s clearly dominant in most of his fights.
But he needs to fight more. And if he can’t find any qualified… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Pacquiao vs. Marquez V Could Crush UFC’s 2013 Cowboys Stadium Dream
By Joshua Molina
Behind the scenes the UFC has been talking about booking a blockbuster show at Cowboys Stadium, setting a North American attendance record along the way.
But it looks like boxing might beat the UFC to the punch.… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Saturday Night Fights — All The Buzz Is Around Pacquiao and Marquez
By Joshua Molina
The mainstream sports media are talking a lot about a big fight this weekend, but it’s not the UFC on FOX 5 card. No, the big fight this weekend is the epic Manny Pacquiao vs Juan Manuel… 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:” Silva Not the Best Ever in Combat Sports
By Joshua Molina
Let’s get one thing clear:
Anderson Silva is one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time. He COULD be the greatest of all time.
But when Dana White says it, we all should be skeptical.… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” After Brock, MMA Needs New Mainstream Stars – Right Now
By Joshua Molina
Mixed martial arts needs a new star, and Nike deal or not, Jon Jones is not it, thanks to Dana White.
It doesn’t matter if the sport has great fighters, smart promoters or, hundreds… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC’s Anderson Silva Might Move Down, Jake Shields Moves Up
By Joshua Molina
Dave Meltzer, pro wrestling’s foremost journalist and MMA expert, reported that Anderson Silva may move down to Welterweight to fight George St. Pierre, in what would be a battle of the sport’s two most prolific athletes in… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC 148’s Puzzling Payout: Chael Sonnen Earns $50,000 – Less Than Undercard Fighter
Top UFC fighters earn much less than boxers in comparable events
By Joshua Molina
Money Mystery: UFC 148 set a record for the largest live crowd of 13,600, with a paid gate of $6,901,655, according to the Nevada State Athletic… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s The Daily Takedown: UFC, Mir, Enter the Hexagon; Invicta FC All-Women’s Show Creates MMA Buzz
By Joshua Molina
Daniel Cormier can’t go to the UFC yet. So the UFC will come to him.
Coming off a one-sided beating at the hands of UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos, Frank Mir is now scheduled to battle… Read More
Edson Barboza’s KO of Terry Etim Nominated For ESPY “Play of the Year”
By FCF Staff
Edson Barboza has joined UFC champions Jon Jones and Anderson Silva on the 2012 ESPY nominees list, as the Brazilian lightweight’s highlight reel knockout of Terry Etim in January, has been nominated for “Play… Read More
Conor McGregor Opens as Slight Favorite Over Donald Cerrone
The next chapter in the story of MMA former champion Conor McGregor looks like it could be set. While a date and venue are yet to be determined, hopefully the highly awaited fight between McGregor and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone becomes… Read More
The Real Odds for MMA Fantasy Matches
Part of the ‘fun’ for fans of combat sports has always been the fact that your theories about fantasy bouts can often be tested for real. Whether it is pairing fighters up from different MMA promotions, or different sports like… Read More
Reality TV Star and STFC 35 Co-Headliner Ricky Palacios: Adrenaline Junkie with the Heart of a Rooster
By Keith Harmon
Ricky Palacios is aiming for the stars.
A cast member on the first, award-winning season of UFC co-founder Campbell McLaren’s Combate Americas (English translation: The Fighting Americas) reality television series on NBC Universo (formerly mun2), the show,… Read More
King Mo on Poor Judging Plaguing Combat Sports: “A lot of guys are stealing rounds with shoe shine punches”
By Bryan Levick
King Mo spends a lot of time training at Jeff Mayweather’s gym in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather is Floyd Mayweather Jr’s uncle and is also a former boxer himself. Floyd Jr. just improved to 45-0 with a… 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