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WSOF 6: Burkman to Battle Carl for Welterweight Title
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting has announced that it will crown its first welterweight champion on October 26th, as UFC vet Josh Burkman will fight former Bellator competitor Steve Carl for the title. The bout will headline… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: The Top 10 Reasons Eddie Alvarez Made The Right Call Sticking With Bellator
By Joshua Molina
So whether he likes it or not Eddie Alvarez is coming home.
Alvarez of course had eyes for the UFC, but Bellator wasn’t ready to give him up yet. That’s good for him, even if he doesn’t… Read More
Report: Dong Hyun Kim Booked for ADCC, Fighting Erick Silva at UFC FN 29
By FCF Staff
It looks like the month of October will be a busy one for UFC welterweight Dong Hyun Kim, as according to reports the South Korean fighter will fight Erick Silva on October 9th, and then compete in… Read More
WSOF’s Tyrone Spong Stands for “a Hard and Exciting Fight”
Kickboxing Star “Ready” to Battle DeAnda Saturday
By Kelsey Mowatt
World Series of Fighting made an interesting choice when… 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
UFC 163: Josh Koscheck Withdraws Due to Injury
By FCF Staff
The August 3rd, UFC 163 card will no longer feature a top ten welterweight tilt between Demian Maia and Josh Koscheck, as the promotion has announced that the latter has been forced to withdraw due to injury.… Read More
Report: Law Prof Blasts UFC Labor Relations in Bloomberg Businessweek
By FCF Staff
The UFC has been accused on several fronts recently that it isn’t paying many of its fighters enough money, and now Bloomberg Businessweek has run a story echoing those sentiments.
The report notes UFC President Dana White… 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
Tim Kennedy Latest Fighter to Criticize UFC Compensation: “Emptying Trash Cans” More Profitable
By FCF Staff
In recent weeks, UFC vets like Jacob Volkmann and John Cholish have been openly critical about the compensation fighters earn from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and former welterweight contender Jon Fitch has argued that fighter’s need more… Read More
NSAC Announces WSOF 3 Drug Test Results
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the results for the drug testing it conducted for World Series of Fighting 3 on June 14th, which was hosted by the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas,… Read More
WSOF 3 Attendance and Gate Figures Released
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the attendance and gate figures for World Series of Fighting’s recent June 14th event, which was hosted by the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
According to the… 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
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: It’s Fighting, And In Close Fights, Aggression Matters
By Joshua Molina
Aggression matters.
So when Tyron Woodley watches back his fight with Jake Shields, he should remember that.
For the first two rounds Shields did what Shields does well — stuck to his opponent like sticky rice.
Shields… Read More
Watch Today’s WSOF 3 Weigh-Ins
You can watch today’s weigh-ins for World Series of Fighting’s third event, which goes tomorrow night, right here beginning at 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT.
WSOF 3 will be hosted by the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Jake Shields Has One More Chance To Make It Big
By Joshua Molina
UFC 161 features a big main event featuring Dan Henderson vs. Rashad Evans.
At 42, Henderson is still a big UFC draw, and one of the more well-respected and liked fighters in the sport.
So it’s ironic… Read More
Thiago Silva, Erick Silva and Rafael Calvacante Pick Up UFC on FUEL TV 10 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
UFC on FUEL TV 10 turned out to be a huge night for Thiago Silva, as not only did the light-heavyweight stop Rafael Cavalcante in the first round, but he earned “Fight of the Night” and “Knockout… Read More
WSOF: Rolles Gracie Injured; Volkmann vs. Beerbohm Added To Moved NBC Sports Network Card
By World Series of Fighting (via press release)
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (June 5, 2013) – A wrist sprain has forced heavyweight rising star Rolles Gracie (8-1) out of his World Series of Fighting Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)… Read More
WSOF’s Jacob Volkmann Speaks the “Truth” About The UFC: “Fighters Need to Get Together”
By Timothy Gilbert
After being unexpectedly released from the UFC over three months ago, lightweight Jacob Volkmann has been extremely vocal about his views on his former employer. He has adamantly spoken out about fighter pay, contract terms, retirement and… Read More
WSOF 3: Jeff Smith Replaces Injured Chris Gruetzemacher Against Jerrod Sanders
By World Series of Fighting (via press release)
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (May 29, 2013) – Streaking 25 year-old featherweight (145 pounds) rising star Jeff Smith (10-1) of Harrisburg, Pa. will replace injured Chris Gruetzemacher against Jerrod Sanders (11-1) of Oklahoma… Read More