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Report: Rory MacDonald Versus Robbie Lawler Likely for UFC 167
By FCF Staff
Following their respective wins at UFC on FOX 8 in July, Dana White said he was interested in booking Robbie Lawler versus Rory MacDonald, and the bout appears to be a done deal.
According to a report… Read More
Dana White Still Hoping to Book Rory MacDonald-Robbie Lawler
By FCF Staff
After Rory MacDonald scored a unanimous decision win over Jake Ellenberger at UFC on FOX 8, Dana White said he was interested in having the rising welterweight battle Robbie Lawler next, and the UFC President repeated this… Read More
Report: Demian Maia-Jake Shields Bout in Works
By FCF Staff
Jake Shields has been looking to face another top ten welterweight for some time now, and it appears as though the former Strikeforce champ will get his wish in the coming months. According to a report, the… Read More
Jake Ellenberger Drops in Rankings After Loss to Rory MacDonald
By FCF Staff
Not only did Jake Ellenberger fail to lock up a title shot at UFC on FOX 8, but the rugged fighter’s decision loss to Rory MacDonald, has cost him a rankings spot in the UFC welterweight division.… Read More
The Daily Takedown: UFC on Fox 8: Great Finishes, Great Fighting
By Joshua Molina
UFC on FOX 8 delivered with some thrilling finishes and high-quality fighting.
If only the Seattle fans knew a good fight when they saw it.
Rory MacDonald vs. Jake Ellenberger stunk up the Key Arena in Seattle… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Robbie Lawler On Brink of Major Comeback
By Joshua Molina
Former Strikeforce fighter Robbie Lawler returns to the cage Saturday night to battle Bobby Voelker at UFC on Fox 8.
Not too long ago Lawler was on the verge of being irrelevant. He had lost four out… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Chael Sonnen’s Clock Ticking; Daley Belongs Back In The UFC
By Joshua Molina
Chael Sonnen will headline Fight Night against Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on Fox Sports 1 on Aug. 17.
Is there any conceivable way that Sonnen is going to win this fight? Sonnen has some tremendous excuses for losing… Read More
Report: Cesar Gracie Says UFC Has Offered Nick Diaz Bout
By FCF Staff
Signs continue to point to the fact that Nick Diaz maybe returning to action soon, as after reportedly relaying to Dana White he wants to fight again, comes word that the UFC has sent Diaz an offer.… Read More
UFC 162: Seth Baczynski Talks Brian Melancon, Wrestling and Tipping Hat to Mike Pierce
By Kelsey Mowatt
After closing out 2012 with a decision loss to Mike Pierce in December, Seth Baczynski will look to regain the considerable momentum he had prior to his defeat at UFC 162, when he takes on Brian Melancon.… Read More
Report: Georges St. Pierre Fighting Johny Hendricks November 16th
By FCF Staff
Recently UFC President Dana White revealed that welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre would fight Johny Hendricks in November, and now it appears the all-star bout has a date. According to a report from the “UFC Tonight”… Read More
Neil Magny vs. Sergio Moraes Official For UFC 163
By Timothy Gilbert
UFC brass recently confirmed another bout for the August third, UFC 163, event. Officially adding a welterweight match-up between Neil Magny (8-1) and Sergio Moraes (7-2) to the card.
This comes soon after the UFC recently announced… Read More
Dana White Says “No One Will Pressure” GSP into Super Fight, Johny Hendricks Next And “Soon”
By FCF Staff
Earlier this week Georges St. Pierre put the brakes on discussion about a super fight between himself and Anderson Silva, and now UFC President Dana White has announced that the welterweight champ will fight Johny Hendricks… Read More
Matt Brown Sees Title Shot on the Horizon: “My Time is Coming”
Vet Continues to Entertain and Prove Critics Wrong
By Kelsey Mowatt
For several years now, bouts featuring Matt “The Immortal” Brown have been on the “can’t miss” list for most MMA… Read More
Report: Mike Pierce Fighting David Mitchell at UFC 162
By FCF Staff
Mike Pierce will look to extend his winning streak to four versus David Mitchell, as a welterweight bout between the two is reportedly in the works for UFC 162. The July 6th card is set to take… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Saffiedine, Lawler Show That Strikeforce Guys Were Good Enough For UFC All Along
By Joshua Molina
Former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion Tarec Saffiedine moves to primetime when he takes on Robbie Lawler at UFC on FOX 8 on July 27.
This should be a barnburner. Lawler throws like a hammer and Saffiedine has a… Read More
Strikeforce Welterweight Champ Tarec Saffiedine Fighting Robbie Lawler at UFC on FOX 8
Bobby Green vs. Danny Castillo, Dave Herman vs. Shane Del Rosario Added
By FCF Staff
After securing the Strikeforce Welterweight Championship in January, to become the promotion’s last 170 pound champ, Tarec Saffiedine will… Read More
Opinion: GSP vs. Hendricks Needs To Happen
By Michael Hatamoto
Georges St. Pierre is the most dominant welterweight champion in UFC history, seemingly able to control championship fights whether on the ground or striking.
Since a shocking TKO loss to Matt Serra at UFC 69 in April… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC’s Termination Of Jon Fitch A Bad Sign For Defensive Fighters
By Joshua Molina
The recent firing of Jon Fitch and the announcement that as many as 100 fighters could be cut raises a lot of questions about the future of the UFC.
If a guy like Fitch doesn’t belong in… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” With a $12,000 Paycheck, Let’s Hope Liz Carmouche Gets a Big Pay Per View Cut
By Joshua Molina
The women have arrived in the UFC!
Well, not really. Liz Carmouche, the other half of the first women’s fight in UFC history, reportedly earned $12,000.
Think about that.
How could the UFC juggernaut pay a main… Read More
Dan Henderson and Lyoto Machida Top UFC 157 Payroll
Ronda Rousey Earned Nearly Six Figures For Historic Win
By FCF Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has released the salary figures for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s recent, February 23rd event in Anaheim, and decorated vets Lyoto… Read More