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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
UFC Unveils FOX Schedule for 2013, PPV Jones vs. Sonnen Card Headed to Newark
By FCF Staff
With 2012 coming to a close the Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed several more events, and has released the 2013 schedule for cards that will be broadcast by FOX.
As expected, the first card that will be… Read More
Matt Riddle on UFC 154 Opponent John McGuire: “I’m Probably Going to Put Him to Sleep in the First or Second Round with a Standing Elbow.”
By Tom Taylor
UFC welterweight Matt Riddle is quickly carving out a name for himself as a man who will fight under just about any circumstances. In a time when more and more fighters are withdrawing from their scheduled bouts… Read More
Michael Bisping Fighting Vitor Belfort at January 19th Brazilian UFC Card
Dollaway vs. Sarafian, Rothwell vs. Gonzaga Among Confirmed Fights
By FCF Staff
Although the venue and city have yet to be confirmed, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that its January 19th return to Brazil will feature a middleweight bout… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Saturday Night Fights — World Series of Fighting Ready to Rumble With the UFC; One Man To Win $300K at GLORY Tournament
By Joshua Molina
In his epic, 87-fight career, Ray Sefo has fought the some of best (Mirko Cro Cop) and undoubtedly the worst (Bob Sapp).
He’s an indefatigable warrior who spent a majority of his career as a K-1 kickboxing… Read More
Report: Stephan Bonnar Tested Positive for Steroids Following UFC 153
Dave Herman Reportedly Failed Test Due to Marijuana
By FCF Staff
Just days removed from announcing his retirement, reports have surfaced stating that Stephan Bonnar has allegedly tested positive for steroids, following his stoppage loss to Anderson Silva at UFC… Read More
Report: Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Ben Rothwell Likely for January 19th UFC in Brazil
By FCF Staff
Although the UFC has yet to officially announce the event, according to reports the promotion is close to signing a heavyweight fight between Gabriel Gonzaga and Ben Rothwell for a January 19th card in Brazil.
The event,… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC Fighters Must Embrace the Hate, Or Else Dana White Will Do It For Them
By Joshua Molina
It’s time for UFC fighters to embrace the hate. It’s good for business.
ESPN published a story on Halloween essentially saying that Chael Sonnen’s style of trash talk is the future of MMA.
The UFC and MMA,… Read More
Michael Johnson vs. Myles Jury Official for UFC 155
By FCF Staff
Another bout has been officially added to the line-up of the upcoming, December 29th UFC 155 card, and it will feature two TUF veterans in Michael Johnson and Myles Jury.
Johnson (12-6) continued to work his way… Read More
Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar Rebooked for Super Bowl Weekend’s UFC 146
By FCF Staff
Former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will still be the next man to challenge UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo, as after having their UFC 153 bout fall through, a fight between the two has been re-booked for February… Read More