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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
Pat Healy Challenging Strikeforce Champ Gilbert Melendez September 29th
By FCF Staff
After much speculation and debate over the last few months, as to who Gilbert Melendez will fight next, Strikeforce has announced that he will defend his lightweight title against the resurgent Pat Healy on September 29th.
Healy… Read More
Report: Dana White Insists Tim Sylvia Hasn’t Signed With Strikeforce
By FCF Staff
Despite reports yesterday that former UFC heavyweight champ Tim Sylvia had signed with Strikeforce and was scheduled to fight Daniel Cormier on September 29th, once again, UFC President Dana White says it isn’t happening.
White as reportedly… Read More
Strikeforce’s Caros Fodor Says Next Bout Likely September 29th
By Kelsey Mowatt
After being submitted by rising contender Pat Healy in March, Strikeforce lightweight Caros Fodor says his next bout will likely take place on September 29th, and not at the promotion’s next event on August 18th.
When asked… Read More
Tim Sylvia Scores 12 Second KO
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia is desperate for another chance to fight in the UFC octagon, and must continue to pick up wins to earn another shot.
Sylvia did just that when he finished journeyman… Read More
U.S. Olympic Wrestling Qualifier and Team Thirsty Member Shawn Bunch Signs With Bellator
By FCF Staff
U.S. Olympic wrestling qualifier Shawn Bunch has decided to enter the cage and has signed with Bellator Fighting Championships.
“I’ve had my sights set on Bellator for a long time,” Bunch said. “While I’ve been training in… Read More
“Bigfoot” Silva’s Manager Alex Davis Clarifies Comments, Says Elbows on Ground Should be Banned
By FCF Staff
Following Antonio Silva’s quick and bloody loss to Cain Velasquez at UFC 146, the former’s manager Alex Davis has been fielding questions regarding his client’s loss, and in particular, the cut between Silva’s eyes that bled profusely… Read More
CSAC Confirms Attendance Figures for Strikeforce’s Heavyweight Grand Prix Finale
By FCF Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has released the attendance figures for Strikeforce’s recent “Heavyweight Grand Prix Finale” at San Jose’s HP Pavilion, which saw Daniel Cormier win the competition by handing Josh Barnett a unanimous decision loss.… Read More
Report: Josh Barnett Will Fight One More Time in Strikeforce
By FCF Staff
While Daniel Cormier will fight again for Strikeforce, due to the rising fighter’s Grand Prix Finale win over Josh Barnett Saturday, it appears as though the latter will also compete for the promotion one more time.
After… Read More
UFC 146 Heavyweights Offer Predictions On Strikeforce Grand-Prix Finale
By FCF Staff
Tomorrow night, San Jose’s HP Pavilion will host one of Strikeforce’s biggest heavyweight bouts to date, as former UFC champ Josh Barnett will take on renowned wrestler Daniel Cormier in the finals of the Grand-Prix Tournament.
UFC… Read More
UFC 146 Media Call: Junior dos Santos Continues to Question “Heart” of Frank Mir
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship held a media call today in preparation for the promotion’s upcoming May 26th event in Las Vegas, Nevada.
On the call were the UFC 146 main event competitors heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos… Read More
Line-Up Confirmed For Strikeforce’s “Heavyweight Grand Prix Finale”
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce and Showtime have confirmed the line-up for the promotion’s upcoming “Heavyweight Grand Prix Finale” in San Jose, California, which will be hosted by the city’s HP Pavilion.
The card will be headlined by the aforementioned tournament’s… Read More
Antonio Silva Fighting Cain Velasquez at UFC 146
By FCF Staff
Despite the loss of his original opponent Frank Mir, Cain Velasquez will still compete at the upcoming May 26th, UFC 146 card, as UFC President Dana White has announced that the former champion will… Read More
Photos From Showtime Promo Shoot for Strikeforce May 19th Card
By FCF Staff
Showtime has begun to ramp up the promoting for Strikeforce’s upcoming May 19th card in San Jose, California, which will be broadcast on the television network.
Yesterday, heavyweight grand-prix finalists Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier were on… Read More
James Terry vs. Billy Evangelista Confirmed for May 19th Strikeforce
By FCF Staff
The list of confirmed bouts for Strikeforce’s upcoming May 19th card continues to get longer, as today the promotion announced that James Terry will fight Billy Evangelista on the event’s preliminary card.
The “Strikeforce: Heavyweight Grand-Prix Finale”… Read More
Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson III Booked For May 19th
By FCF Staff
Josh Thomson and Gilbert Melendez will battle for a third time, as a rubber match between the two men has been booked for Strikeforce’s upcoming May 19th card.
Following his unanimous decision win over KJ Noons in… Read More
UFC on Fox 2’s Joey Beltran “Recharged” Heading Into Fight Against Lavar Johnson
By Joshua Carey
Before Rashad Evans and Phil Davis square off at UFC on Fox 2 in Chicago’s United Center, a rejuvenated Joey Beltran returns against former Strikeforce heavyweight Lavar Johnson.
Following a knockout victory over Aaron Rosa… Read More
Report: Strikeforce Heavyweight Division to be Phased Out
By FCF Staff
While Strikeforce will continue operating in 2012, it appears as though the heavyweight division is not part of Zuffa’s long term plans for the promotion. Although the new agreement between Showtime and Strikeforce will feature the heavyweight… Read More
Fodor vs. Wilcox Amongst Latest Bouts Confirmed for Dec. 17th Strikeforce
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce has confirmed three more preliminary bouts for the promotion’s upcoming December 17th card in San Diego, including a notable lightweight tilt between Caros Fodor and Justin Wilcox.
Wilcox (11-3) is undefeated in his last eight fights,… Read More
FCF Exclusive: Strikeforce Heavyweight “Bigfoot” Silva
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Strikeforce World Heavyweight Grand Prix Tournament Semi-Finalist Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva talks with Full Contact Fighter correspondent Jimmy Smith about the fighter’s surgery scheduled for Weds., Nov. 23 as well as… Read More