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“Fight for the Troops III”:Two More Middleweight Bouts Confirmed
By FCF Staff
The upcoming, November 6th, “Fight for the Troops III” card has received two more middleweight bouts, just days after the UFC announced that Lyoto Machida will fight Tim Kennedy in the headliner. The card will be hosted… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort and Dan Henderson Have Agreed to Rematch
By FCF Staff
It looks as though the UFC’s extensive search for Vitor Belfort’s next opponent is nearing its end, as the middleweight contender has reportedly agreed to fight Dan Henderson at the promotion’s upcoming, November 9th card in Brazil.… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Roger Gracie Needs To Get Better, Not Live Off His Name
By Joshua Molina
Roger Gracie, it’s a good thing.
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu phenom has reportedly been let go by the UFC.
Gracie lost a stinker of a match recently to Tim Kennedy. His performance didn’t gain him any fans and… Read More
Report: Rashad Evans Not Willing to Fight Vitor Belfort
By FCF Staff
Who Vitor Belfort will fight next still remains to be seen, as after Dana White reported this week that he had offered the middleweight a bout with Rashad Evans, comes word that the latter isn’t interested.
White… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort Targeting Chael Sonnen, But “American Gangster” Adds Condition
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen announced recently that after he battles “Shogun” Rua at UFC Fight Night 26 on August 17th, he intends to return to middleweight, and is hoping to fight Vitor Belfort or Wanderlei Silva. Although Belfort has… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort Waiting For Title Shot at 185, Willing to Compete at 205
By FCF Staff
Tim Kennedy may be willing to fight Vitor Belfort, and Dana White recently said the promotion is trying to book the bout, but Vitor Belfort apparently isn’t interested unless it’s at light-heavyweight.
Since Belfort knocked out Luke… Read More
UFC 162: Silva’s Showboating Costs Him Title, Weidman New Champ
Legendary Fighter Says He Doesn’t Want Rematch With Weidman
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva looked like he may pull off another electrifying victory tonight at UFC 162, however, the historic… Read More
UFC 162 Weigh-In Results: Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman Make Weight, Have Heated Face Off
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors for tomorrow night’s UFC 162 card in Las Vegas, Nevada made weight this afternoon, including headliners Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman.
The middleweight champ Silva weighed in at 184 pounds for the bout,… 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
Full Contact Fighter’s The Daily Takedown: Weidman’s Overconfidence A Bad Sign For Silva Fight
By Joshua Molina
Everybody’s a big shot until they get hit in the face.
That may be a lesson Chris Weidman will have to learn sooner rather than later.
Weidman will battle UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort And Luke Rockhold Fighting May 18th In Jaragua do Sul, Brazil
By FCF Staff
Earlier this week UFC President Dana White confirmed that former Strikeforce middleweight champ Luke Rockhold will meet Vitor Belfort in his Octagon debut, and today, reports have surfaced stating the fight will take place May… Read More
Luke Rockhold to Fight Vitor Belfort in Octagon Debut
By FCF Staff
According to multiple reports, former Strikeforce middleweight champ Luke Rockhold will make his UFC debut against Vitor Belfort sometime this summer. Although the date and venue has not been determined, UFC President Dana White has relayed that… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Randy Couture’s Move to Bellator An Act of Disloyalty?
By Joshua Molina
There are some things you absolutely don’t want to do in MMA: Be on the other end of a Ronda Rousey armbar; watch a Jake Shields fight (unless you need something to help you fall asleep); Wear… Read More
Report: Luke Rockhold Hoping to Face Costa Philippou in UFC Debut
By FCF Staff
Now that Luke Rockhold’s move to the UFC has been confirmed, the Strikeforce middleweight champ has begun campaigning for who he would like to face in his Octagon debut, and it’s one of the promotion’s fastest rising… Read More
Report: Josh Barnett, Daniel Cormier and Gegard Mousasi Lead Final Strikeforce Payroll
By FCF Staff
Former UFC heavyweight champ Josh Barnett was the top earner at Strikeforce’s most recent and final event in Oklahoma City Saturday, according to figures that have been released by the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission. Recent heavyweight grand-prix… Read More
Strikeforce Results: Tarec Saffiedine Scores Upset Win Over Nate Marquardt
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s final Strikeforce event in Oklahoma City, which saw Tarec Saffiedine score a unanimous decision win over the favourite and UFC vet Nate Marquardt to become the promotion’s welterweight champion.
Tarec Saffiedine… Read More
Strikeforce Weigh-In Results: Nate Marquardt and Tarec Saffiedine On Weight For Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce held what will be the promotion’s last weigh-in ceremony today in Oklahoma City, in preparation for its final event tomorrow night at the Chesapeake Energy Center. The card, which will be televised on… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Tyron Woodley Takes Shortcut to UFC, Others Face Longer Odds
By Joshua Molina
The last time Tyron Woodley was inside a cage, he was experiencing his first taste of defeat – in the form of punches to the face and a wicked 4th round KO.
Nate Marquardt blasted the then-undefeated… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Roy Nelson – How Far Can The Fat Guy Go?
By Joshua Molina
Chael Sonnen calls himself “The Bad Guy.”
Roy Nelson is “The Fat Guy.” But he’s one fat guy you definitely don’t want to tease.
Just ask Mitrione, Dave Herman and a host of other seemingly better-conditioned, well-trained… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Four More Strikeforce Guys UFC Should Sign
By Joshua Molina
After a mid-year slump, the UFC appears poised for a huge 2013.
The UFC is setting up for some blockbuster fights: Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche, Dan Henderson vs. Lyoto Machida, Georges St. Pierre vs. Nick Diaz,… Read More