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Opinion: The UFC and the Absurdity of a Fedor-Lesnar Fight
By Jesse Heitz
UFC President Dana White made waves this week when he publicly gauged fan interest in a bout between Brock Lesnar and Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko. This move has struck many as bizarre and unusual, if not… Read More
Vitor Belfort: Resurgence of “The Phenom”
By Jesse Heitz
Nearly a decade ago, the UFC’s light heavyweight division was ruled by four men, each of whom became legends within the sport. These men were: Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell, Randy “The Natural” Couture, Tito “The Huntington Beach… Read More
Jay Hieron Talks UFC Return, Rematch With Jake Ellenberger “I Will Beat Him Again”
By FCF Staff
Nearly seven years later, and with 16 more wins now under his belt, Jake Hieron will finally return to the UFC on September 1st. Hieron will face a stiff test in his Octagon return, however, as the… Read More
UFC 151 Media Call: Jon Jones Says “No One’s Invincible”, Believes He’ll Be the First to Stop Dan Henderson
By FCF Staff
With less than two weeks to go before UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones takes on MMA legend Dan Henderson, the UFC held a media call today to further promote the compelling fight.
Jones (16-1) will… Read More
Strikeforce’s Sarah Kaufman: From Invincible to Invisible and Her Road Back
By Joshua Molina
On top of the world one moment. Looking up from the bottom the next. Sarah Kaufman fell from invincible to invisible, all within a few seconds.
In 2010, Kaufman sat atop a prone Marloes Coenen, pounding her… Read More
Opinion: Brandon Vera and the Cold, Hard Truth
By Jesse Heitz
Like many prominent UFC cards, the UFC on FOX: Shogun vs. Vera card, which aired just this past weekend on August 4, 2012, has given us cause to reflect on the future of another of the sport’s… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC Prez Dana White Picking Another Fight With A Fighter; Are Fighters Getting Tired Of Him?
By Joshua Molina
Dana White would like Forrest Griffin to retire. Increasingly, more fighters want Dana White to shut up.
The latest among them is UFC heavyweight Roy Nelson, who blasted White this week.
Nelson and White have clashed during… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Olympics Trounce UFC on FOX Ratings; Can UFC and FOX Rebound?
By Joshua Molina
Many people believe UFC boss Dana White is a marketing genius, and that may be true, but his booking decisions this year have many people puzzled.
UFC on Fox 4 on Saturday night went head-to-head with… Read More
Report: Despite Contending For Title Shot, Former Light-Heavyweight Champ Lyoto Machida Open to Middleweight
By FCF Staff
As Lyoto Machida prepares to battle Ryan Bader tonight in Los Angeles, in a fight which UFC President Dana White has said could determine the next challenger at 205 pounds, the former champ has relayed he’s open… Read More
UFC on FOX 4: Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This Saturday, the UFC will broadcast on FOX for a fourth time. The event will take place in Los Angeles, California, and will, according to UFC president Dana White, provide us with an opponent for the winner… Read More
Dana White: ‘Shogun’ Rua vs. Vera Winner Gets Title Shot
By Michael Hatamoto
In a rather confusing decision, winner of the Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua and Brandon Vera fight will be propelled to a UFC light heavyweight title shot in early 2013.
UFC President Dana White confirmed the news again during… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s The Daily Takedown: UFC’s Anderson Silva and Ambition, MMA Judging Changes and Will Nick Diaz Return Today?
By Joshua Molina
Since UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva disposed of chatty Chael Sonnen, questions have swirled over who Silva should fight next.
Chris Weidman, Michael Bisping, Tim Boetsch and Brian Stann are among the names being talked about.
Weidman,… Read More
Opinion: Pro Wrestler Dave Bautista Set For MMA Debut But, After Years Of WWE Injuries, Can He Handle It?
By Joshua Molina
There’s a common name in wresting for a big guy with a lot of muscles who can’t move very fast inside the squared circle. They call him a “broomstick.”
The idea is for the broomstick to flex… Read More
Tito Ortiz Calls UFC Hall of Hame Induction “A Huge Honor”, Hoping to End Career “With My Hand Raised”
By FCF Staff
Recently the Ultimate Fighting Championship announced that former light-heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz will be inducted into the promotion’s Hall of Fame on July 7th. The announcement came of little surprise to longtime MMA observers, as not only… Read More
UFC on FX 4: Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This weekend, MMA fans will receive a rare treat, as the UFC hosts two shows in as many nights. First on the docket is UFC on FX 4, which goes down in Atlantic City this Friday.… Read More
Big Nog Forced Out of Scheduled UFC 149 Matchup Against Chieck Kongo
By Michael Hatamoto
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has withdrawn from an expected UFC 149 matchup against kick boxer Cheick Kongo, still suffering from a broken humerus suffered at the hands of Frank Mir last December.
Big Nog had surgery to help… Read More
Lyoto Machida Fighting Ryan Bader at UFC on FOX 4
By FCF Staff
Shortly after confirming that newly signed middleweight Hector Lombard will battle Brian Stann at the upcoming UFC on FOX 4 card, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that Lyoto Machida will fight Ryan Bader at the event.… Read More
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champs Give Predictions For Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans Showdown
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Some of the greatest names in the sport’s pantheon have held and fought for the UFC’s 205lbs title since its inception in 1997, including Hall of Famers Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell and iconic fighters including Vitor… Read More
Miesha Tate On Ronda Rousey Fight: This Is “The Biggest Draw For Women’s MMA”
By Phil Lanides
In every sport, there are athletes that are so synonymous with their profession of choice that you immediately associate the two.
When someone mentions basketball, most think Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, or LeBron James. In football, it’s… Read More
Report: Former Heavyweight Contender Gabriel Gonzaga Returning to UFC
By FCF Staff
A few weeks removed from his submission victory over Parker Porter in October, news has surfaced today that Gabriel Gonzaga will be returning to the Octagon sometime in 2012. According to a post on the heavyweight’s… Read More