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Quote of the Day: Strikeforce’s Conor Heun Doesn’t Just Want UFC Gear, He Wants A Fight Contract
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce lightweight Conor “Hurricane” Heun was apparently given UFC-branded apparel by his employer, but not an accompanying fight contract to compete in The Octagon. One of the many fighters who remain on the Strikeforce roster, Heun sounded… Read More
Report: Eddie Yagin Hospitalized, Out of UFC on FOX 5 Bout With Dennis Siver
By FCF Staff
UFC featherweight Eddie Yagin has reportedly been hospitalized after the fighter began experiencing headaches and vomiting after training this weekend. As a result, Yagin will not fight Dennis Siver at the upcoming, December 8th, UFC on FOX… Read More
Report: UFC Heavyweight Champ Junior dos Santos Signs Endorsement Deal With Nike Brasil
By FCF Staff
Junior dos Santos continues to become a significant sport’s commodity, as the UFC Heavyweight Champion has reportedly signed an endorsement deal with Nike Brasil. As a result of the signing, the 28 year-old, Brazilian fighter joins UFC… Read More
Report: Anderson Silva Says Next Fight Likely Not Until End of 2013, Dismisses Idea of Challenging GSP at UFC 154
By FCF Staff
Although the UFC and its President Dana White have been turning up the promotional dial on a superfight between its middleweight champion Anderson Silva and welterweight champ, Georges St. Pierre, according to the former, it may be… Read More
Report: Zhang Tiequan Suffered Broken Thumb at UFC on FUEL TV 6
By FCF Staff
Despite injuring his left hand at Saturday’s UFC on FUEL TV 6 card in Macao, Zhang Tiequan was able to play his part in one of the event’s more entertaining fights, which saw him lose… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Just For Kicks, UFC Should Book Cung Le vs. Anderson Silva; and Why Franklin Choked
By Joshua Molina
When it comes to fighting, sometimes you can over-respect someone.
In the awkward buildup to the UFC in China show headlined by Cung Le vs. Rich Franklin, Le and Franklin spent 100 percent of their time talking… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 6 Highlights: Le KO’s Franklin
Video: UFC on FUEL TV: Le/Franklin Recap
Report: UFC Announces Plans for March Event in Japan
By FCF Staff
After making its debut in China today, the UFC has announced plans to return to Japan in early 2013. The promotion’s return will come approximately one year after it’s last event in the island nation, as UFC… Read More
Cung Le, Thiago Silva, Mac Danzig and Takanori Gomi Collect UFC on FUEL TV Awards
By FCF Staff
It may have been the only knockout on the card, but it was a memorable one nonetheless, and Cung Le earned “Knockout of the Night” for his stoppage win over Rich Franklin today in China.
Le sent… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 6: Cung Le Knocks Out Rich Franklin in Devastating Fashion
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s first trip to China will likely be forever remembered for the highlight reel finish the main event produced, as the headliner saw Cung Le knockout former middleweight champion Rich Franklin in the opening round.
In… Read More
Report: Strikeforce Closing Doors After January Event; Ronda Rousey Moving to UFC
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce’s recently announced January 12th card, which is set to feature three title fights, will reportedly be the promotion’s last. In addition, as a result of the promotion closing shop, rising star and bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 6 Weigh-Ins: Rich Franklin and Cung Le Set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Rich Franklin and Cung Le made weight today at the Cotai Arena in the Venetian Macau Resort Hotel, clearing the way for their middleweight bout tomorrow.
The UFC on FUEL TV 6 card will be hosted by… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC Spreading Itself Too Thin in Early 2013
By Joshua Molina
The UFC on Fox show in January is shaping up to be a good fight card, but unfortunately for the UFC it lacks big headline names that could draw big ratings.
Even though it’s not a title… Read More
Clay Guida vs. Hatsu Hioki, Ricardo Lamas vs. Erik Koch Confirmed For UFC on FOX 6
“Rampage” Jackson Fighting Glover Teixeira as Expected
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed two significant featherweight bouts for its upcoming, January 26th FOX card in Chicago, as Clay Guida… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 6: Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
In recent years, we’ve seen the UFC hold shows in Brazil, Japan, and Sweden as they continue their global expansion and assert themselves as the one true superpower in the mixed martial arts industry. This weekend,… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC Needs a Classic Fight to End 2012
By Joshua Molina
After a year of turmoil, the UFC has three stacked shows to end 2012, and hopefully start 2013 with some momentum.
After a year of mismatches, drug suspensions and injuries, the UFC needs another classic fight to… Read More
UFC 154 Media Call: Dana White Says Anderson Silva Will Be in Attendance “To Cheer GSP On”
Despite Talk of Super Fight, Georges St. Pierre Remaining Focused on Carlos Condit
By FCF Staff
In preparation for the return of its welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Eddie Yagin and Strikeforce’s Tarec Saffiedine
By FCF Staff
This November 7th edition of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with Strikeforce welterweight Tarec Saffiedine and UFC featherweight, Eddie Yagin, who is fighting Dennis Siver on December 8th.
Rounding out the show is a conversation
TJ Grant Fighting Matt Wiman at UFC on FOX 6
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to confirm bouts for its upcoming FOX card in January, and the latest addition for the event is a lightweight fight between TJ Grant and Matt Wiman.
The UFC on FOX 6… 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