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Special Edition of Full Contact Fighter Radio: UFC 154 Wrap-Up
By FCF Staff
In this special edition of Full Contact Fighter Radio, host Kelsey Mowatt is joined by FCF’s Tom Taylor and Josh Molina to discuss last night’s UFC 154 card in Montreal.
In addition to George St. Pierre’s unanimous… Read More
Georges St. Pierre Continues Reign at UFC 154 With Decision Win
By FCF Staff
Georges St. Pierre said Carlos Condit was going to be his toughest test to date, and the interim welterweight champ proved to be a considerable challenge for the reigning champion at UFC 154. Despite a resilient effort… Read More
Opinion: The End of Rich Franklin?
By Jesse Heitz
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a saddening, yet inevitable transformation within the sport of MMA. The familiar faces of the old guard have all but disappeared from the cages and rings that we’ve grown accustomed… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” The UFC Has Botched GSP’s Return
By Joshua Molina
If the UFC wonders why there is a seemingly lack of interest in this Saturday’s welterweight Championship fight between Georges St. Pierre and Carlos Condit, the answer is simple.
Dana White and the UFC are spending too… Read More
UFC 154: Official Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This weekend, at UFC 154 in Montreal, the UFC’s top Pay-Per-View draw and welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre will return to action after well over a year on the sidelines.
St. Pierre will face a significant test… Read More
GLORY Announces Top 8 Seeds For NYE Heavyweight Grand Slam Tournament
Sergei Kharitonov, Semmy Schilt, Remy Bonjasky and Gokhan Saki Among Seeds
By Glory Sports International / via Press Release
Tokyo, Japan (Nov. 15, 2012) – Glory Sports International (GSI) announced today the top eight seeds for the star-studded GLORY 4 … Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” No Cyborg is Good for Rousey; Are Background Checks On Fighters Necessary?
By Joshua Molina
More drama is swirling today over Cris “Cyborg” Santos’ announcement that her doctor won’t let her come down to 135 pounds to fight Ronda Rousey because it would be unhealthy.
She’s right. Rousey needs to move up… Read More
Report: UFC Heavyweight Champ Junior dos Santos Signs Endorsement Deal With Nike Brasil
By FCF Staff
Junior dos Santos continues to become a significant sport’s commodity, as the UFC Heavyweight Champion has reportedly signed an endorsement deal with Nike Brasil. As a result of the signing, the 28 year-old, Brazilian fighter joins UFC… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Time For George St. Pierre to Fight, And Get Off the Treadmill (He’s In Shape, We Get It)
By Joshua Molina
In case you didn’t know it, Georges St. Pierre returns this Saturday to fight Carlos Condit for the undisputed Welterweight Championship of the world.
The UFC has spent millions of dollars on the promotion of this fight,… Read More
Report: Michael Bisping Says “There’s No Question That I’m The Number One Contender” If He Defeats Vitor Belfort
By FCF Staff
While the UFC and fans continue to push hard for a superfight between UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva and welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre, Michael Bisping is campaigning for a title shot sometime next year. The polarizing… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC Needs a Classic Fight to End 2012
By Joshua Molina
After a year of turmoil, the UFC has three stacked shows to end 2012, and hopefully start 2013 with some momentum.
After a year of mismatches, drug suspensions and injuries, the UFC needs another classic fight to… Read More
Johny Hendricks Talks Martin Kampmann: “If I Beat Him There’s Nobody Else…I Know I’m The Number One Contender”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Johny Hendricks has been working his way up the UFC welterweight ranks since he made his debut for the promotion in 2009, it wasn’t until he bombed out the highly regarded Jon Fitch last December that… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Fighters Should Avoid the Race Game in MMA
By Joshua Molina
Benson Henderson, relax.
The last thing the UFC needs is a world champion throwing around racist comments.
In a recently published interview, Henderson referred to Chael Sonnen as an average white guy.
“He is of average speed,… Read More
Report: Retired Stephan Bonnar Suspended for One Year After Positive Test For Steroids
Dave Herman’s Suspension to be Shorter
By FCF Staff
The recently retired Stephan Bonnar has reportedly been suspended for one year by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, after testing positive for steroids following his stoppage loss to… Read More
Report: Stephan Bonnar and Dave Herman Admit Taking Banned Substances, Suspension in Works
By FCF Staff
After the Ultimate Fighting Championship recently confirmed that Stephan Bonnar and Dave Herman had failed their post UFC 153 drug test, the promotion has reportedly announced that both men have admitted to taking banned substances. As a… Read More
Report: Stephan Bonnar Tested Positive for Steroids Following UFC 153
Dave Herman Reportedly Failed Test Due to Marijuana
By FCF Staff
Just days removed from announcing his retirement, reports have surfaced stating that Stephan Bonnar has allegedly tested positive for steroids, following his stoppage loss to Anderson Silva at UFC… Read More
Opinion: Stephan Bonnar’s Top 5 Career Moments
By Tom Taylor
At UFC 153, Stephan Bonnar made a valiant attempt at conquering the pound-for-pound king, Anderson Silva. While he was unsuccessful in this bid, losing by first-round knockout, there is no questioning the resolve it took to step… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC Fighters Must Embrace the Hate, Or Else Dana White Will Do It For Them
By Joshua Molina
It’s time for UFC fighters to embrace the hate. It’s good for business.
ESPN published a story on Halloween essentially saying that Chael Sonnen’s style of trash talk is the future of MMA.
The UFC and MMA,… Read More
TUF 1 Star Stephan Bonnar Retires From MMA
By FCF Staff
One of the initial driving forces behind the success of “The Ultimate Fighter” and the subsequent growth of MMA in North America, 35 year-old-veteran Stephan Bonnar, has retired from MMA.
After UFC President Dana White reportedly revealed… Read More
Full Content Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Dana White Cuts Back – Twice as Hard
By Joshua Molina
UFC boss Dana White knows how to hold a grudge.
Just ask Fedor Emelianenko, Frank Shamrock, Josh Barnett, Bob Arum, Greg Jackson, Roy Nelson, etc. These are people who Dana White has blasted publicly because he disagreed… Read More