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UFC 165: “Kid” Yamamoto Withdraws, Ivan Menjivar Has New Opponent
By FCF
The line-up for the September 21st, UFC 165 card has received a short notice change, as the promotion has announced that “Kid” Yamamoto will no longer fight Ivan Menjivar as scheduled. Octagon newcomer Wilson Reis will step in… Read More
Opinion: Bring On Chael Sonnen vs. Rashad Evans
By Michael Hatamoto
A potential fight matchup between former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans and perennial contender Chael Sonnen is expected for some time later this year.
I don’t care if this fight takes place at… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort and Dan Henderson Have Agreed to Rematch
By FCF Staff
It looks as though the UFC’s extensive search for Vitor Belfort’s next opponent is nearing its end, as the middleweight contender has reportedly agreed to fight Dan Henderson at the promotion’s upcoming, November 9th card in Brazil.… Read More
Opinion: Phil Davis, Vitor Belfort, Lyoto Machida All Want Chael Sonnen
By Michael Hatamoto
Chael Sonnen beat Mauricio “Shogun” Rua during the first round of UFC Fight Night 26’s main event in Boston last night, and now has been challenged by multiple fighters.
It’s incredible how fast people were willing to… Read More
UFC Fight Night 26: Sonnen Catches “Shogun”, Browne Blasts Overeem
By FCF Staff
Former middleweight contender Chael Sonnen returned to the winner’s column tonight at UFC Fight Night 26, as the decorated wrestler defeated former light-heavyweight champ “Shogun” Rua in the card’s main event to end his two fight losing… Read More
Report: UFC Hoping to Book Belfort-Machida at UFC 167
By FCF Staff
As Vitor Belfort continues to wait for a middleweight title shot, the Ultimate Fighting Championship is reportedly trying to book a bout between him and fellow Brazilian vet Lyoto Machida. Although nothing has been confirmed, the promotion… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Chael Sonnen, Alistair Overeem in Must-Win Situations at UFC Fight Night
By Joshua Molina
If Chael Sonnen can’t beat “Shogun” Rua he should retire. Sonnen hasn’t won a fight since a controversial victory over Michael Bisping 18 months ago. The problem with a rapid rise to title contention… Read More
Alex Caceres vs. Roland Delorme Added to UFC 165
By FCF Staff
The September 21st, UFC 165 card has received a 13th addition, as bantamweight Alex Caceres will fight Roland Delorme at the event, which will be hosted by Toronto, Ontario’s Air Canada Centre. Delorme tweeted news of the… Read More
UFC 165: Costa Philippou Fighting Francis Carmont
By FCF Staff
UFC 165 will feature a clash between two of its rising middleweights, as the promotion has announced that Costa Philippou will take on Francis Carmont at the event. UFC 165 will be hosted by Toronto’s Air Canada… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Robbie Lawler On Brink of Major Comeback
By Joshua Molina
Former Strikeforce fighter Robbie Lawler returns to the cage Saturday night to battle Bobby Voelker at UFC on Fox 8.
Not too long ago Lawler was on the verge of being irrelevant. He had lost four out… Read More
Lyoto Machida Doesn’t “Think it’s Right” for Daniel Cormier to Get Immediate 205 Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier recently relayed that he intends to call for a title shot at light-heavyweight, after he fights heavyweight Roy Nelson at UFC 166, and Lyoto Machida isn’t a fan of the idea.
Machida is scheduled to… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Ronda Rousey, Chael Sonnen, Joe Rogan, Cesar Gracie and More
By Joshua Molina
Ronda Rousey has landed a role in The Expendables 3. Good for her.
She is a UFC fighter, afterall, so of course she needs to supplement her income . . .
Joe Rogan is out of this… Read More
Chael Sonnen Announces New UFC Deal, Returning to Middleweight
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen has announced that after he battles Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC Fight Night 26 on August 17th, the veteran fighter will return to the middleweight division, where he was a top contender for quite some… Read More
UFC 165: John Makdessi Fighting Renee Forte
By FCF Staff
The Toronto bound, UFC 165 card has received another addition, as Canadian lightweight John Makdessi will battle Brazil’s Reene Forte at the September 21st card. The upcoming event will be hosted by the city’s Air Canada Centre… Read More
Report: Pat Healy, Khabib Nurmagomedov Have Agreed to Fight Sept. 21st
By FCF Staff
After having his memorable and pivotal win over Jim Miller at UFC 159 overturned, Pat Healy will look to record his 30th pro win versus lightweight prospect Khabib Nurmagomedov on September 21st. UFC 165 is scheduled to… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Chael Sonnen’s Clock Ticking; Daley Belongs Back In The UFC
By Joshua Molina
Chael Sonnen will headline Fight Night against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on Fox Sports 1 on Aug. 17.
Is there any conceivable way that Sonnen is going to win this fight? Sonnen has some tremendous excuses for losing… Read More
Brendan Schaub vs. Matt Mitrione Set For UFC 165
By FCF Staff
Matt Mitrione and Brendan Schaub will fight at UFC 165 on September 21st, after their first scheduled meeting at UFC on FOX 8, was postponed due to Mitrione being injured. The promotion has confirmed the new date… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Girls Night Out? Not at UFC 168
By Joshua Molina
Sometimes a delicious piece of cake can be just too sweet.
And that’s the case with UFC 168.
Originally headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate for the UFC women’s bantamweight championship, the women got bumped to… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Daniel Cormier Needs to Fight UFC Champ
By Joshua Molina
Other than wanting to fight on the same big card as his best friend forever Cain Velasquez, there’s no reason rising star Daniel Cormier should be working to fight Roy Nelson at UFC 166.
Cormier seems content… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: At Invicta FC 6, can Marloes Coenen Spoil Cris Cyborg’s Dream Fight With Ronda Rousey?
By Joshua Molina
Chris Weidman, for now, just spoiled a big dream fight between Anderson Silva and Jon Jones.
Now, someone else has a big opportunity to mess up another big fight.
Marloes Coenen will step into the cage Saturday… Read More