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Lessons Learned: UFC on FOX 5
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
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Another Diaz Disappointment, Pacquiao KO Overshadows UFC on Fox 5
By Joshua Molina
Nate Diaz, like his brother Nick, has a heart of steel. But sometimes Nate, like his brother, has a head of straw.
That’s because when you are getting your face, stomach and legs pounded on national TV,… Read More
UFC on FOX 5 Awards: Scott Jorgensen Collects an Extra $130,000, Yves Edwards Wins “KO of the Night”
By FCF Staff
Scott Jorgensen ended a two fight losing streak at UFC on FOX 5 tonight in Seattle, Washington, and also collected an additional $130,000 in bonus money. The Idaho bantamweight won an extra $65,000 for “Submission of the… Read More
UFC on FOX 5: Ben Henderson Retains Lightweight Title With Unanimous Decision Win Over Nate Diaz
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC on FOX 5 card in Seattle, Washington, which saw lightweight champion Benson Henderson defend his belt with a unanimous decision win over Nate Diaz.
Benson Henderson def. Nate Diaz via… Read More
UFC on FOX 5 Weigh-In Results: Nate Diaz Makes Weight After Three Attempts
By FCF Staff
It may have taken some extra time to make it official, but Saturday’s UFC on FOX 5 card will still feature a title fight between lightweight champ Benson Henderson and Nate Diaz in the main event.
Diaz… Read More
Tim Means Pulled From UFC on FOX 5 After Sauna Accident
Marcus LeVesseur Fighting Abel Trujillo at UFC on FOX 5
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White remarked this week that he hoped no freak accidents would impact this Saturday’s UFC on FOX 5 card, however, Tim Means has been… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Ronda Rousey, Liz Carmouche Will Make UFC, MMA history
By Joshua Molina
Finally, some exciting news about good matchups in the UFC.
The UFC confirmed that Ronda Rousey will defend her UFC bantamweight championship at UFC 157, Feb. 23 in Anaheim, CA against tough girl Liz Carmouche.
Rousey, of… 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
Ronda Rousey to Make UFC Debut February 23rd, Defending Belt Versus Liz Carmouche
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced today at its UFC on FOX 5 press conference that Ronda Rousey will make her Octagon debut against Liz Carmouche, February 23rd in Anaheim. The championship fight will headline the UFC 157… Read More
Renan “Barao” vs. Michael McDonald Among Bouts Confirmed For London’s UFC on FUEL 7
Evan Dunham vs. Gleison Tibau, Ian McCall vs. Joseph Benavidez Set For UFC 156
By FCF Staff
Just hours after UFC President Dana White confirmed that Michael McDonald will challenge interim bantamweight champion Renan “Barao” Pegado next, the promotion has… Read More
Opinion: UFC on FOX 5 and the Target Audience Shift
By Jesse Heitz
This Saturday, December 8th, UFC on FOX 5 is set to take place, and barring any last-minute catastrophic injuries the card should be significantly more than entertaining. The card, as many readers are already well-aware, features four… Read More
Report: “Cyborg” Santos Says Move to 135 Pounds Possible, Negotiating With UFC
By FCF Staff
Former Strikeforce featherweight champ Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos has reportedly revealed that a move to 135 pounds is in fact possible, after her camp previously dismissed the idea that she could compete at bantamweight.
After denying a report… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC Should Tap Gegard Mousasi to Fight Phil Davis at UFC 155
By Joshua Molina
Injuries have wrecked another high-profile matchup in the UFC.
Now the original Ultimate Fighter icon Forrest Griffin is out against Phil Davis.
Griffin tore his ACL.
Griffin may not be a big star anymore, but he gave… Read More
Knee Injury Forces Forrest Griffin Out of UFC 155 Bout With Phil Davis
By FCF Staff
Another UFC star has been hit by an injury, as the promotion’s president Dana White announced Wednesday that Forrest Griffin will no longer compete at UFC 155 due to a knee injury. The former TUF winner had… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: UFC Should Let Strikeforce Champions Defend Titles in the UFC
By Joshua Molina
The UFC botched the acquisition of Strikeforce for what amounted to political reasons.
But there’s still a chance to salvage a grain of Strikeforce’s potential.
If Strikeforce does fold after Jan. 12, the UFC should allow the… Read More
Report: Mark Hunt and Stefan Struve Have Agreed to UFC on FUEL 8 Bout in Japan
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming March 2nd event in Saitama, Japan will feature a fighter who is no stranger to Japanese fans, as according to reports K-1 and PRIDE vet Mark Hunt has agreed to fight Stefan Struve that… Read More
Report: Urijah Faber vs. Ivan Menjivar in Place for UFC 157
Joseph Benavidez and Ian McCall Agree to UFC 156 Tilt
By FCF Staff
According to reports, the UFC has added two pivotal bouts in its bantamweight and flyweight divisions for February, as verbal agreements are in place for Urijah Faber… Read More