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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
“Shogun” Rua: Will to Beat Chael Sonnen “Hasn’t Changed” Despite Lack of Trash Talk
By Kelsey Mowatt
Due to the amount of insults Chael Sonnen has hurled at Brazilian stars like Wanderlei Silva, the Nogueira brothers and of course, Anderson Silva, many people expected the trash talk to continue as his bout… Read More
TUF 18 Cast Released; Bazler, Modaferri and LaRosa Among Competitors
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship and FOX Sports 1 have released the cast of competitors for the upcoming 18th Season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, which will be coached by Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate. TUF 18 premieres September… Read More
Opinion: The Presence of Chael Sonnen
By Jesse Heitz
We’re just a few days away from UFC on Fox Sports 1: Shogun vs. Sonnen, probably better known as UFC Fight Night 26. While many fans are looking forward to the possible resurgence of… Read More
Daron Cruickshank Breaks Down Win Over Yves Edwards, Says “It Was a Huge Honor” to Fight Vet
By Kelsey Mowatt
Considering Daron Cruickshank had gone 2-1 in the Octagon, and agreed to fight Yves Edwards on short notice, chances are the lightweight wasn’t facing the chopping block at UFC on FOX 8. That said,… 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
Dana White Continues to Praise Demetrious Johnson After Impressive Win, Says Critics Are Idiots
By Kelsey Mowatt
While several fighters recorded pivotal victories Saturday night at UFC on FOX 8, Demetrious Johnson’s performance likely led the way in terms of importance. Of course, Johnson’s victory over John Moraga was crucial, due to… Read More
MacDonald Defends Win Over Ellenberger: “I Did Everything I Have to Do”
By FCF Staff
Rory MacDonald may have scored the biggest win in his career to date at UFC on FOX 8, by earning a unanimous decision win over Jake Ellenberger, but the highly anticipated fight fell rather short in terms… Read More
Dana White Insists Rory MacDonald Will Fight GSP: “You’re Crazy” if You Don’t Think he Will
By FCF Staff
Although Rory MacDonald has said on several occasions he’s not interested in fighting his Tristar teammate, UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre, Dana White isn’ buying it. During a recent media call to promote tonight’s UFC on… 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
Bobby Voelker Admits “I’m Taking a Chance” Versus Robbie Lawler, “But That’s What Fighting’s All About”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Bobby Voelker took on one of the promotions more established vets, when he made his Octagon debut at UFC 158 versus Patrick Cote, and now “Vicious” will take on another one when he fights Robbie… Read More
Opinion: Vanity, Lust and the Discrediting of Women’s MMA
By Jesse Heitz
There’s a destructive force at play within the women’s MMA arena that undermines its very role within the sport. It’s called good old fashioned vanity, or perhaps even lust. Women’s MMA is marked by… Read More
Jake Ellenberger: Rory MacDonald Made a “Stupid Decision” by Agreeing to Fight, Tells Welterweight “This Isn’t a Tears for Fears Lookalike Contest”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although UFC on FOX 8 will feature a flyweight title fight between Demetrious Johnson and John Moraga, much of the pre-fight spotlight has focused on Jake Ellenberger, thanks in no small part to some of… Read More
New FCF Radio Features Bobby Voelker and Julie Kedzie
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features UFC on FOX 8 competitors Julie Kedzie and Bobby Voelker. Kedzie will make her Octagon debut against Germaine De Randamie, while fellow Strikeforce vet Bobby Voelker will battle… Read More
Ross Pearson Hoping to Fight Takanori Gomi Next
By FCF Staff’
Ross Pearson doesn’t have his next bout booked, following back-to-back wins over George Sotiropoulos and Ryan Couture, and the British fighter has let it be known he’d like to fight former PRIDE champ Takanori Gomi next.
The… Read More
Report: Joseph Benavidez Fighting Jussier “Formiga” September 4th
By FCF Staff
It appears perennial contender Joseph Benavidez has his next opponent, as the flyweight will reportedly fight Jussier “Formiga” da Silva on September 4th. According to a report from the Brazilian publication Combate.com, sources close to the UFC… Read More
Report: Anthony Pettis Likely Set For Title Shot At Featherweight Or Lightweight
By FCF Staff
Anthony Pettis may have lost his opportunity to fight featherweight champion Jose Aldo on August 3rd at UFC 163 due to a knee injury, but appears as though the former WEC lightweight champ will receive another chance… Read More
Grudge Head Coach Trevor Wittman: Melvin Guillard’s “An Asset to Our Team”, “Needs Someone to Have His Back”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Since Melvin Guillard made his Octagon debut all the way back in 2005, the powerful fighter has had his well documented ups and down, which have seen him rise to the top of the UFC lightweight division… Read More
Opinion: The Need for Sports Media Responsibility
By Jesse Heitz
Last night I opened up my web browser to find a particularly unusual story. I was instantly grabbed by the downright scandalous title, which read, “Porn Star slams ex-UFC champ”. Naturally, I read the article. After… Read More
Miesha Tate Tapped As Replacement For Injured Cat Zingano In TUF 18
By FCF Staff
The rivalry between Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey has been given new life, as Tate will coach opposite the UFC bantamweight champ during TUF 18 after all. The UFC announced Tuesday that original coach Cat Zingano has… Read More