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Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Four More Strikeforce Guys UFC Should Sign
By Joshua Molina
After a mid-year slump, the UFC appears poised for a huge 2013.
The UFC is setting up for some blockbuster fights: Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche, Dan Henderson vs. Lyoto Machida, Georges St. Pierre vs. Nick Diaz,… Read More
Dan Henderson vs. Lyoto Machida Official for UFC 157
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship confirmed today that Dan Henderson will fight Lyoto Machida as expected at UFC 157 on February 23rd. The bout will accompany previously announced bouts including bantamweight Urijah Faber versus. Ivan Menjivar, and UFC… Read More
UFC on FX6: Official Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This weekend is the kind that most MMA fans drool over, as the UFC will hold not one, but two shows in as many days. For the first of the two shows, the UFC returns to… Read More
Gunnar Nelson Fighting Justin Edwards at February 16th, UFC on FUEL TV 7
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to round out the line-up for it’s upcoming February 16th card in London, England, and has announced that rising welterweight Gunnar Nelson will take on Justin Edwards at the event.
Nelson (10-0-1)… Read More
Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann Among Multiple Bouts Confirmed For March 3rd UFC in Japan
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming March 3rd card in Saitama, Japan, will feature a fighter who needs no introduction to that nation’s fans, as the promotion has confirmed former PRIDE champ Wanderlei Silva will take on Brian… Read More
Dennis Siver Versus Cub Swanson Confirmed For UFC on FUEL TV 7
By FCF Staff
Fresh off an impressive, unanimous decision win over Nam Phan at UFC on FOX 5 Saturday, Dennis Siver already has his next opponent, as the UFC has announced the featherweight will battle Cub Swanson February 16th.
The… Read More
Report: Rory MacDonald, Carlos Condit Rematch Set for UFC 158 in March
By FCF Staff
Following his impressive unanimous decision win over BJ Penn at UFC on FOX 5, Rory MacDonald called for a rematch with former interim champ Carlos Condit, and it appears the rising welterweight has gotten his wish.
The… Read More
UFC Women’s Championship Challenger Liz Carmouche: “I Have No Fear of Ronda (Rousey)”
By Joshua Molina
Liz Carmouche is the other woman.
The other woman in the biggest women’s mixed martial arts fight of all time.
The world already knows the Ronda Rousey story: The sassy U.S. Olympian won the Bronze Medal in… Read More
Report: “Shogun” Rua and BJ Penn Top UFC on FOX 5 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Established veterans and former champions “Shogun” Rua and BJ Penn topped the payroll for this past Saturday’s UFC on FOX 5 card, which was hosted by Seattle’s Key Arena.
According to multiple reports the former light-heavyweight champ… Read More
Latest FCF Radio Features UFC Flyweights and Upcoming Opponents John Moraga and Chris Cariaso
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with rising UFC flyweights John Moraga and Chris Cariaso, who are scheduled to fight one another December 29th at UFC 155.
To close out the show, host Kelsey Mowatt is… Read More
On the Rise Lightweight Jason Saggo: “One Hundred Percent, My Goal is to be in The UFC”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Rising lightweight Jason Saggo will close out his 2012 campaign having moved significantly closer to his dream of competing in the UFC, by extending his record to 8-1. Saggo scored submission wins over Eric… Read More
Former UFC Featherweight Contender Mark Hominick Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
Less than 20 months removed from challenging for the UFC Featherweight Championship at UFC 129, veteran Mark Hominick has announced he’s retiring from MMA. The 30 year-old-fighter, who is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Pablo… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Pacquiao vs. Marquez V Could Crush UFC’s 2013 Cowboys Stadium Dream
By Joshua Molina
Behind the scenes the UFC has been talking about booking a blockbuster show at Cowboys Stadium, setting a North American attendance record along the way.
But it looks like boxing might beat the UFC to the punch.… Read More
Report: UFC on FOX 5 Averages 4.4. Million Viewers
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship turned to several of its biggest names and a lightweight title fight in an effort to boost ratings for its latest FOX card, and the move appears to have paid off. According to… Read More
After Contending for “KO of the Night” at UFC on FOX 5, Daron Cruickshank Says “That Was Just a Little Taste of What I Can Do”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Daron Cruickshank served up a powerful reminder to casual fans at UFC on FOX 5, as to why you should tune in early for any card, by knocking out Henry Martinez with a vicious… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” After Mid-Year Slump, UFC TV Ratings Ending 2012 on a High Note
By Joshua Molina
Early estimates show that the UFC on Fox 5 drew stronger ratings than the last two shows.
With an average of 3.4 million viewers, the show was No. 1 among 18-34-year-olds, a coveted market for advertisers.
The… Read More
Report: Brendan Schaub, Lavar Johnson Bout Set for UFC 157
By FCF Staff
Lavar Johnson and Brendan Schaub will still reportedly fight each other next, after their UFC on FOX 5 bout this weekend was cancelled due to the former being injured. Johnson withdrew from the fight due to an… Read More
Soa Palelei Stops Fellow UFC Vet Sean McCorkle at Australian Fighting Championship 4
By FCF Staff
Heavyweight Soa “The Hulk” Palelei won his 8th straight bout at the latest Australian Fighting Championship card this weekend, by stopping fellow UFC vet Sean McCorkle in the first round. Palelei, who now carries a record of… Read More
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