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UFC 175’s Lyoto Machida Talks Chris Weidman: “I Feel Very Comfortable Because I can Keep my Distance”
By FCF Staff
While Chris Weidman is the favourite heading into UFC 175 this weekend, the consensus opinion seems to be that his best chance for victory, is through taking Lyoto Machida to the mat. The reason being, of course,… Read More
Report: Pat Miletich to be Inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame
By FCF Staff
One of the first fighters to make a mark in the UFC’s lighter divisions is headed to the promotion’s Hall of Fame, as Pat Miletich will reportedly be inducted this weekend.
After considerable speculation that the 48… Read More
Opinion: UFC 166 Winner Gabriel Gonzaga’s Brutal Power
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC heavyweight Gabriel Gonzaga has shown new life after re-joining the UFC and is now riding a 5-1 fight streak dating back to October 2011.
In his most recent performance, Gonzaga quickly dispatched heavy-handed Shawn Jordan in… Read More
“Fight Master” Finals Between Riggs And Brounzoulis Set For Nov. 2nd
By FCF Staff
Bellator has announced that the welterweight finals for the promotion’s “Fight Master” program will take place November 2nd, during its “Rampage” vs. Ortiz” event. The fight will be part of the event’s preliminary card, which will be… Read More
UFC 164’s Josh Barnett on MMA Then and Now: “They Fight for Glory; we Fought for Blood and for Honor”
By Kelsey Mowatt
When Josh Barnett steps into the Octagon on August 31st to battle Frank Mir, the former UFC heavyweight champ will be doing so for the first time since March, 2002, when he stopped Randy Couture… Read More
Part II: Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney Says More Fighters Headed To TNA Wrestling, Blasts WSOF Matchmaker For Promoting and Managing Fighters
By Joshua Molina
Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney feels he is riding atop a wave of momentum as his company ventures into the Pay-Per-View business on Nov. 2 with a main event between former UFC superstars Tito Ortiz and Quinton “Rampage”… Read More
Opinion: Time For Tito Ortiz To Call It Quits Already
By Jesse Heitz
In recent pieces I have discussed the impending MMA return of Tito “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” Ortiz with a planned November bout against Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in Bellator. I have also briefly talked… Read More
Fight Master: Bellator MMA Ratings Rise Again
By FCF Staff
“Fight Master: Bellator MMA” may have premiered to poor ratings, but since then the reality show’s ratings have continued to rise for SPIKE TV.
After the show’s first episode drew only 432,000 viewers, the program’s second… Read More
(Updated) Dana White “Talking” With Boxing Star Roy Jones Jr.
Anderson Silva Still Wants Bout With Renowned Boxer
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva hasn’t given up on his wish to box Roy Jones Jr., as recently the UFC middleweight champ relayed on a media call to promote his bout Saturday… 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
2013 ESPYS: Jon Jones and Anderson Silva Nominated for “Best Fighter”
By FCF Staff
Two of the UFC’s biggest stars have been nominated for the ESPN’s “Best Fighter” 2013 ESPY , as light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones and middleweight champ Anderson Silva are two of the five contenders.
Rounding out the nominees… Read More
“Fight Master: Bellator MMA” Premieres Tonight
By FCF Staff
Bellator’s “Summer Series” kicks off tonight in Thackerville, Oklahoma, and after the card airs on SPIKE, the promotion’s “Fight Master” TV show will premiere at 10PM (9:00PM CST).
The show will feature… 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
Frank Mir vs. Josh Barnett Added to UFC 164
By FCF Staff
Josh Barnett has his first assignment since he recently resigned with the UFC, and it’s fellow, former heavyweight champ, Frank Mir. The bout will take place August 31st at UFC 164 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Barnett (32-6) will… Read More
UFC To Induct Forrest Griffin, Stephan Bonnar Into Hall of Fame
By Michael Hatamoto
The UFC will introduce Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar into the Hall of Fame later this summer, according to UFC President Dana White.
“They’re going in together. Those two are going to be together for the rest… Read More
Report: Josh Barnett Returning to UFC
By FCF Staff
Josh Barnett has stated publicly in recent months that he would like to return to the UFC, and it appears as thought the highly regarded vet will be competing in the Octagon soon.
According to a report… Read More
Opinion: Retirement and Un-Retirement
By Jesse Heitz
Over the last few days, the MMA world saw one of its familiar faces in UFC Heavyweight Challenger, Shane Carwin, bid adieu to active competition. Meanwhile, former long-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Tito “The… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Tyson Fury Should Forget About The UFC
By Joshua Molina
Inter-sport matches never work.
They are ridiculous on their face. And they prove nothing.
James Toney made a fool of himself trying to fight Randy Couture.
Now Tyson Fury wants… Read More
Bellator’s “Fight Master” Cast Announced, Vets Like Joe Riggs, Tom Gallichio And Chris Lozano Competing
By FCF Staff
SPIKE TV and Bellator have unveiled the cast of fighters who will compete on the new reality show, which will debut on SPIKE June 19th.
Several notable vets will be on the program, including UFC… Read More
Opinion: Boxer Holly Holm’s Permanent Move To MMA
By Jesse Heitz
Women’s MMA already has great grapplers in the likes of “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey, Marloes Coenen, Shayna Baszler, Sara McCann,… Read More