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Opinion: Get Ready For Glover Teixeira vs. Ryan Bader
By Michael Hatamoto
Mixed Martial Arts fans could be nearing MMA overload, with Bellator and the UFC ramping up events for the fall.
As part of UFC Fight Night Teixeira vs. Bader, which is live from Brazil… Read More
Opinion: What’s Next For UFC 160 Winner Glover Teixeira?
By Michael Hatamoto
Since joining the UFC last year, Teixeira has gone 4-0 against Kyle Kingsbury, Fabio Maldonado, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and James Te Huna – and has looked especially sharp heading into UFC 160.
Teixeira… Read More
UFC on FX 8: Vitor Belfort Stops Luke Rockhold In Electrifying Fashion
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort scored what is likely one of the more memorable stoppages in UFC history tonight in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, as the feared striker floored Luke Rockhold with a spinning heel kick and then finished the… Read More
UFC on FX 8: Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold Make Weight Before Fiery Face-Off
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold have cleared the final hurdle to their UFC on FX 8 headliner tomorrow night in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, as both men made weight this afternoon.
Both Belfort… Read More
Power MMA’s Tom Vaughn: “People May Be Surprised” With Upcoming Ryan Bader, Glover Teixeira Bout
Trainer Says Bader “Still Growing”; “A Lot Of Unknowns” Remain About Teixeira
By FCF Staff
While many have tapped Glover Teixeira as the next man who will truly test the remarkable abilities of UFC light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones, renowned trainer… Read More
Report: Igor Pokrajac Stepping in for Anthony Perosh at UFC on FX 6
By FCF Staff
In the wake of a severely broken toe that has forced Anthony Perosh out of the upcoming December 14th, UFC on FX 6 card in Australia, Igor Pokrajac has reportedly agreed to step up on short notice… Read More
Demetrious Johnson vs. Jon Dodson, Anthony Pettis vs. Donald Cerrone Confirmed for UFC on FOX 6
“Rampage” Jackson Says Bout With Glover Teixeira Set
By FCF Staff
The UFC has confirmed that Demetrious Johnson will defend his flyweight title against Jon Dodson, as expected, January 26th at the promotion’s next FOX broadcast. In addition, the… Read More
“Rampage” Jackson Plans to “See if the Grass is Greener” After “Destroying Glover Teixeira”
By FCF Staff
For some time now, “Rampage” Jackson has been stating that he intends to leave the UFC after his current contract is over, and the former light-heavyweight champ doesn’t appear to be changing his mind.
While appearing on… Read More
“Rampage” Jackson Calls for Bout With Glover Teixeira
By FCF Staff
After watching Glover Teixeira record his second Octagon victory at UFC 153 this past weekend, the man who was originally supposed to face him, “Rampage” Jackson, is calling for a fight to be set up with the… Read More
Lessons Learned from UFC 153
By Tom Taylor
As MMA fans, we learn more about our sport every time we watch a fight, even if we don’t realize it. We might be reminded of something we had long forgotten, or we might be made aware… Read More
UFC 153: Anderson Silva Stops Stephan Bonnar, “Minotauro” Nogueira Taps Out BJJ Critic Dave Herman
By FCF Staff
Despite a determined effort, Stephan Bonnar was unable to shock the MMA world tonight in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as the light-heavyweight fell to the heavy favorite and middleweight champ Anderson Silva.
Silva’s latest memorable performance not… Read More
UFC 153 Weigh-Ins: Anderson Silva and Stephan Bonnar On Weight For Light-Heavyweight Headliner
By FCF Staff
As one might have expected would be the case, UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva came in several pounds under today for his light-heavyweight bout tomorrow with Stephan Bonnar.
The renowned fighter tipped the scales at 202 pounds… Read More
UFC 153: Official Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This Saturday, UFC light heavyweight Stephan Bonnar will have to chance to pull off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history. When UFC 153’s original main event, a featherweight title fight between champ Jose Aldo… Read More
Anderson Silva on UFC 153 Bout With Stephan Bonnar: “I Will Finish This Quickly”
By FCF Staff
Saturday the Ultimate Fighting Championship will return to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to promote a card that features several of the nation’s more notable fighters. In the main event, UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva… Read More
Igor Pokrajac on UFC 152 Loss: “If I Wanted to do a Grappling Match I Would go in a Grappling Tournament”
By FCF Staff
Noted striker Igor Pokrajac saw his winning streak come to an end Saturday night at UFC 152, thanks to a beautifully executed armbar by renowned jiu-jitsu competitor Vinny Magalhaes. While the fight ending technique likely impressed many… Read More
Opinion: Is UFC 153 Worthy of Pay Per View Money?
By Jesse Heitz
For the UFC, the last portion of 2012 has so far hasn’t been anything but pure disappointment for many MMA fans, as well as the UFC brass themselves who have undoubtedly watched their bottom line suffer significantly… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Out of Desperation, UFC Risks Anderson Silva
By Joshua Molina
What happens if . . .
Stephan Bonnar pulls off an upset and knocks out Anderson Silva? No, it’s not likely, but stranger things have happened.
Silva, the middleweight champion, will jump to light heavyweight, so the… Read More
Anderson Silva vs. Stephan Bonnar Set for UFC 153
Fabio Maldonado taking on Glover Teixeira, “Minotauro” Nogueira versus Dave Herman Confirmed
By FCF Staff
Despite relaying not too long ago that his 2012 campaign was finished, Anderson Silva has decided to help out the injury plagued UFC 153 card… Read More
Report: Vinny Magalhaes Fighting Igor Pokrajac September 22nd in Octagon Return
By FCF Staff
After news surfaced recently stating that former TUF competitor Vinny Magalhaes has signed with the UFC, according to a new report, the M-1 Global light-heavyweight champ will make his Octagon return against Igor Pokrajac.
The news that… Read More
Chan Sung Jung Chokes Out Dustin Poirier in Thrilling Main Event
By FCF Staff
Chan Sung Jung has added another memorable performance to “The Korean Zombie’s” growing resume, as the featherweight choked out favorite Dustin Poirier in the fourth round of the latest UFC on FUEL TV main event.
Jung surged… Read More