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Opinion: Chris Weidman, The Unthinkable and Its Implications
By Jesse Heitz
Last Saturday, July 6th, the MMA world witnessed the unthinkable becoming reality at UFC 162. Anderson “The Spider” Silva, the greatest fighter on the planet, was handed his first loss in the UFC by challenger Chris Weidman.… Read More
UFC’s Wright Says Promotion Likely Headed to Halifax
Canadian Cities Like Saskatoon, Quebec City and Edmonton Possible
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White recently reported that the promotion hopes to hold an event in Edmonton, Alberta soon, and today, the director of Canadian operations Tom Wright relayed… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Who Is The Last Of The Unbeatables?
By Joshua Molina
Is anyone unbeatable anymore?
The demise of Anderson Silva has brought everyone back down to earth.
Yes, it’s true. No once is invincible.
Look at some of the greats in the game who have all met the… Read More
Opinion: Opponents for New Champ Chris Weidman?
By Michael Hatmoto
New UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman shocked the MMA world by ending the six-year championship span of Brazilian fighter Anderson Silva.
During the main event of UFC 162, Weidman was able to take Silva… Read More
Opinion: The Premature Calls For Anderson Silva’s Next Opponent
By Jesse Heitz
We’re on the precipice of UFC 162, an event which will feature a highly anticipated UFC Middleweight Championship bout between kingpin Anderson Silva and up-and-coming challenger Chris Weidman. Yet, scores of MMA insiders, news… Read More
UFC 165: Renan Barao Fighting Eddie Wineland in Co-Headliner
By FCF Staff
Several weeks after the UFC was forced to cancel a bout between interim champ Renan Barao and Eddie Wineland on June 15th, the promotion has announced the two will fight on September 21st. The Barao-Wineland fight will… Read More
UFC 165: Mark Bocek vs. Michel Prazeres, Stephen Thompson vs. Chris Clements Added
By FCF Staff
The upcoming UFC 165 card in Toronto, Ontario has two more bouts booked, as lightweight Mark Bocek will take on Michel Prazeres, and welterweight Chris Clements will fight Stephen Thompson.
The match-ups were reported first by Sportsnet’s… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Vitor Belfort’s Unbelievable Statement; Weidman, Kennedy Under Pressure
By Joshua Molina
Vitor Belfort in a published report said former Strikeforce and DREAM champion Gegard Mousasi needs to “earn” a shot to fight Belfort.
Does he mean the same way he earned a shot against Jon Jones? By having… Read More
UFC 162’s Chris Weidman Putting “Super Fight” Talk Aside: “My Job is to Shine on July 6th”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Not only has Chris Weidman worked hard to become one of the sport’s top middleweights since he transitioned into MMA, but the decorated wrestler had to campaign long and hard to secure his UFC… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: UFC 162’s Weidman Has Odd Amount Of Support For 9-0 Fighter Challenging A Pound-For-Pound Great
By Joshua Molina
The buzz around Chris Weidman heading into his July 6 battle with pound-for-pound great Anderson Silva is remarkable, considering that Weidman has 9 MMA fights.
From Georges St-Pierre to Frankie Edgar respected fighters believe Weidman will… Read More
UFC 165: Ivan Menjivar vs. “Kid” Yamamoto Confirmed
By FCF Staff
As expected, the September 21st, UFC 165 card in Toronto, Ontario will feature a bantamweight bout between established vets Ivan Menjivar and Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto. The UFC Canada Twitter account confirmed the match-up on Monday.
Menjivar (25-10)… Read More
UFC Champ Benson Henderson Eager To Fight Anthony Pettis, But Focused On T.J. Grant
By Tony Kamps
Being one of the most talented fighters on the planet is not enough for UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson. He is dedicated and driven to become the most complete athlete in professional sports.… Read More
Report: Mike Ricci to Fight Myles Jury at UFC 165
By FCF Staff
The September 21st, UFC 165 card in Toronto, Ontario will feature one of Canada’s rising fighters, as Mike Ricci will reportedly battle fellow TUF vet Myles Jury at the event.
The lightweight tilt was reported first by… Read More
UFC 161: Rashad Evans Gets By Dan Henderson, Stipe Miocic Outscores Roy Nelson
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 161 Saturday night in Winnipeg, Manitoba, which saw former light-heavyweight champ Rashad Evans get by the legendary Dan Henderson with a split decision win in the main event. With the victory,… Read More
GSP vs. Hendricks Likely Set For UFC 167, Velasquez vs. dos Santos III Targeted For UFC 166
By FCF Staff
On the same day the UFC has announced that light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones will fight Alexander Gustafsson on September 21st, UFC President Dana White has relayed tentative dates for two other huge bouts.
While speaking in a… Read More
UFC 161 Predictions
By Tony Kamps
Injuries have decimated the UFC 161 card, but it still holds a solid main event that should entertain viewers. Honestly, it does not even feel like fight week leading up to this UFC event that… Read More
UFC 161: Rashad Evans Hoping to “Shut All The Naysayers Up” Versus Dan Henderson
Former Champ Concedes He Let Himself Down at UFC 156
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Rashad Evans is nearly ten year years younger than Dan Henderson, and likely still has a considerable amount of time left to compete, one could make… Read More
Opinion: UFC 161 and the Climb of Dan Henderson
By Jesse Heitz
For nearly 16 years, Dan Henderson has been a staple of Mixed Martial Arts. He’s had legendary battles with the likes of: Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva, Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko, Mauricio “Shogun”… Read More
Bellator Confirms “Rampage” Jackson Deal
By FCF Staff
Former UFC light-heavyweight champ Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will soon be fighting for one of the promotion’s leading competitors, as Bellator has announced that the 34 year-old vet has signed with the organization. According to a press release… Read More
Report: Lyoto Machida Fighting Phil Davis at UFC 163
By FCF Staff
Since UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has been open about the fact he would rather face rising challenger Alexander Gustafsson next, instead of Lyoto Machida who he’s defeated once before, it’s not surprising to see that Machida… Read More