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“Shogun” Rua Discusses Future: “I Still Want to Become the World Champion”
By FCF Staff
Following “Shogun” Rua’s upset, submission loss to Chael Sonnen at UFC Fight Night 26 Saturday, which marked his second consecutive defeat, the fighter has announced he intends to continue fighting.
In a statement Rua and his manager Leonardo… Read More
Report: UFC Targeting Manchester For 2013 Card
By FCF Staff
The UFC could be returning to Manchester for the first time since 2009 in the coming months, which would mark the second card to be hosted in the United Kingdom this year.
UFC President Dana White reportedly… Read More
UFC 164 to Feature Lightweight Champ Benson Henderson vs. TJ Grant
By FCF Staff
After recording a memorable stoppage win over Gray Maynard at UFC 160, TJ Grant has been assigned a bout with lightweight champ Benson Henderson on August 31st. The UFC 164 card will be hosted by Milwaukee’s Bradley… Read More
Report: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Injured, Chael Sonnen Offers to Fight “Shogun” Rua at UFC 161
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming, June 15th card in Winnipeg, Manitoba has lost another big name due to injury, as Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is reportedly injured and will no longer fight Mauricio “Shogun” Rua as scheduled. UFC 161 was… Read More
Dustin Poirier vs. Erik Koch Added To UFC 164
By Timothy J. Gilbert
A featherweight matchup between top prospects Dustin Poirier and Erik Koch has been confirmed for the upcoming UFC 164 event in Milwaukee.
Both fighters confirmed the fight via Twitter on Thursday.… Read More
UFC on FOX 5: Official Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This weekend, the UFC stops in Seattle for UFC on FOX 5, one of the most stacked cards of the year. In the main event, Benson Henderson will defend his lightweight title against Nate Diaz. Beyond… Read More
Report: Thiago Silva Tests Positive for Marijuana, UFC Announces Six Month Suspension
UFC on FUEL TV 6 Win Over Stanislav Nedkov Overturned to No Contest
By FCF Staff
For the second time in his last three fights, Thiago Silva has had a victory changed to a no contest due to failing his… Read More
Jon Jones vs. Vitor Belfort: A Deeper Look
By Brian Lopez-Benchimol
While the flyweights were set to take center stage this weekend, it was Jon Jones who ultimately stole the top spot, thanks to an unfortunate chain of “he said, she said” just a few weeks ago.
Beaten… Read More
Benson Henderson Versus Nate Diaz to Headline UFC on FOX 5
Alexander Gustafsson vs. Mauricio Rua, BJ Penn vs. Rory MacDonald Also Added
By FCF Staff
The UFC has taken some big steps to ensure a solid line-up for its next FOX broadcast, as today the promotion has announced that lightweight… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC Prez Dana White Picking Another Fight With A Fighter; Are Fighters Getting Tired Of Him?
By Joshua Molina
Dana White would like Forrest Griffin to retire. Increasingly, more fighters want Dana White to shut up.
The latest among them is UFC heavyweight Roy Nelson, who blasted White this week.
Nelson and White have clashed during… Read More
Lyoto Machida and “Shogun” Rua Lead UFC on FOX 4 Payroll
By Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has released the payroll for the August 4th, UFC on FOX card in Los Angeles, and not surprisingly, former light-heavyweight champions Lyoto Machida and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua led the way.
According to the… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Dana White Lets UFC Fans Do His Job, Dan Henderson Lost In All The Title Shot Talk
By Joshua Molina
It looks like Lyoto Machida is in line for the next title shot against Jon “Bones” Jones, unless of course UFC boss Dana White changes his mind again.
White originally said the winner of the Shogun Rua… Read More
Dana White Says Lyoto Machida And Camp Have “Been All Over Me, Terrorizing Me” For Title Shot, “Shogun Hasn’t Shown Me Anything”
By FCF Staff
It didn’t take long at last night’s UFC on FOX 4 post-fight presser for the promotion’s president Dana White to start explaining why he has decided to grant Lyoto Machida a title shot instead of “Shogun” Rua.… Read More
Dana White Confirms Lyoto Machida to Challenge For Light-Heavyweight Title
By FCF Staff
Dana White had relayed that an impressive win was needed at tonight’s UFC on FOX 4 card to earn a crack at the light-heavyweight bout, and after storming through Ryan Bader, Lyoto Machida will be given that… Read More
Report: Despite Contending For Title Shot, Former Light-Heavyweight Champ Lyoto Machida Open to Middleweight
By FCF Staff
As Lyoto Machida prepares to battle Ryan Bader tonight in Los Angeles, in a fight which UFC President Dana White has said could determine the next challenger at 205 pounds, the former champ has relayed he’s open… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC’s Dana White Hops on the Bandwagon, Likes Invicta FC, Women’s MMA and Ronda Rousey
By Joshua Molina
What do you know? Ronda Rousey actually showed a female mixed martial artist and an Olympian some respect. She wrote, “Huge congrats to @judo_kayla winning gold in women’s judo today!!!!.”
Kayla Harrison, 22, won the Olympic gold… Read More
UFC on FOX 4: Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This Saturday, the UFC will broadcast on FOX for a fourth time. The event will take place in Los Angeles, California, and will, according to UFC president Dana White, provide us with an opponent for the winner… Read More
Former Champs Randy Couture, Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell Make Their Picks For UFC on FOX 4
By FCF Staff
Saturday night’s UFC on FOX 4 card in Los Angeles will determine who will challenge for the promotion’s light-heavyweight belt next, and former champs Tito Ortiz, Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture have weighed in.
In a press… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Will Gimmicks Fuel Ratings for UFC on FOX? With Strikeforce’s Ronda Rousey, Less is More
By Joshua Molina
We are two days away from UFC on FOX, an event with a lot on the line for four fighters and the UFC.
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua battles Brandon Vera and Lyoto Machida takes on Ryan Bader.… Read More
After Two Year Plus Absence, UFC’s Mike Swick Says “It’s Great to be Back”
Recovered TUF 1 Vet Fighting DaMarques Johnson
By FCF Staff
While heading into this Saturday’s UFC on FOX 4 card, much of the spotlight has been focused on the light-heavyweight title shot implications that will be riding on the event,… Read More