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Report: Ben Askren to Fight For ONE FC Welterweight Title in Promotional Debut
By FCF Staff
Not surprisingly, ONE FC has handed Ben Askren a big assignment for the undefeated fighter’s promotional debut, as he will reportedly challenge for the welterweight title. Brock Larson is scheduled to fight Nobutatsu Suzuki, March 14th, at ONE… Read More
TUF 1 Vet Chris Leben Announces Retirement at 33
By FCF Staff
After 22 fights in the Octagon, TUF 1 veteran Chris Leben has decided to call it quits on a MMA career that began in 2002. The 33 year-old middleweight will end his pro career having put together… Read More
TUF 18 Finale Highlights: Pena Stops Rakoczy
Video: TUF 18 Finale Highlights: Pena vs. Rakoczy
WSOF Announces Signing of Scott Barrett and Valdir Araujo
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (Nov 19, 2013) – World Series of Fighting is happy to announce the addition of two more fighters to its rapidly growing roster, as both Scott “The Bear” Barrett (13-3)… Read More
Daniel Cormier, New No. 1 Contender?
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC heavyweight Daniel Cormier “probably” will earn a UFC light heavyweight championship title shot with a win against Roy Nelson at UFC 166 in October.
That’s assuming Cormier wins his next fight and UFC… 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
Chris Weidman Turned to the “Wonderboy” Stephen Thompson to Prepare for Anderson Silva
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Chris Weidman is scheduled to fight the man most people think is the planet’s best fighter at UFC 162, that doesn’t mean he abandoned hope of training with someone who can emulate Anderson Silva’s style. In… Read More
WSOF 3 Weigh-In Results: Fitch and Burkman Set For Rematch
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting 3 headliners Jon Fitch and Josh Burkman both made weight this afternoon in Las Vegas, clearing the way for their bout tomorrow night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
The former UFC… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Sonnen Should Consider Permanent Move to Broadcast Booth If He Loses to Jones
By Joshua Molina
Jon Jones is taking his usual hits for being one of the sport’s most arrogant and unlikable fighters. Remember, this is a guy who let a show get canceled, allowing hungry fighters on the undercard to go… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Invicta FC Shines Despite Pay Per View Glitches; Sarah Kaufman to Headline in April
By Joshua Molina
Shannon Knapp may be the owner of Invicta FC, but she proved Saturday night that she also has the heart and brains of a fighter.
That’s because even though she hit some turbulence in the early rounds… Read More
Opinion: Welcoming a New Year of MMA
By Jesse Heitz
The year 2012 was an interesting one for MMA to be sure. There were undoubtedly many highs and lows, peaks and valleys. We’ve seen a resurgence in steroid use this year. Retirements of longtime fan-favorite fighters. We… Read More
TUF 16 Finale Weigh-In Results: Matt Mitrione and Roy Nelson Set for Main Event
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for Saturday’s TUF 16 Finale, which will feature a heavyweight bout between Roy Nelson and Matt Mitrione in the headliner, and this season’s final with Mike Ricci and Colton Smith.
The… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Bleacher Report is Wrong About Strikeforce
By Joshua Molina
Bleacher Report is a popular sports and pop culture web site, but a recent report illustrates what’s wrong with some members of the MMA media.
In a Sept. 15 article that you can read here, a… Read More
TUF Live’s Vinc Pinchel Concedes There’s Pressure “To Get The Hammer Back”
John Cofer Hoping to Extend Team Faber’s Lead
By FCF Staff
John Cofer will look to extend Team Faber’s lead over Team Cruz tomorrow night, when he faces Vinc Pinchel in the latest episode of TUF Live on FX.
Last… Read More
Daniel Cormier On Upcoming Strikeforce Heavyweight Tourney Showdown With Josh Barnett: “We Control What Happens In That Cage”
Heavyweight expects to migrate to the UFC after next two fights; Talks possibility of having to fight teammate Cain Velasquez
By Tom Taylor
The road to the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix finals has been an interesting one, riddled with… Read More
Josh Thomson Talks His Future, Teammate Cain Velasquez and Prediction For Gilbert Melendez vs. Jorge Masvidal
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Strikeforce lightweight superstar Josh Thomson talks with Full Contact Fighter correspondent Jimmy Smith about his recent injury, his future plans, the recent UFC championship defeat suffered by his teammate, heavyweight… Read More
On the Rise: John “The Bull” Makdessi
By Kelsey Mowatt
For people that have followed the already extensive martial arts career of John “The Bull” Makdesssi , they may have been somewhat prepared for the 26 year-old-fighter’s electrifying, spinning back-fist knockout of Kyle Watson… Read More
On The Rise
On The Rise: Caros Fodor
By Kelsey Mowatt, photo Esther Lin / Strikeforce
Since arriving in Strikeforce last year, Caros “The Future” Fodor has done everything to live up to his nickname, as the AMC Pankration fighter has won… Read More
Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard III Postponed Due to Injuries