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Full Contact Fighter’s Joel Gold on Company’s Success, UFC Ban, Dana White, And Search For The Right Business Partner
By FCF Staff
In advance of Full Contact Fighter’s upcoming 20th Anniversary we’ve decided to publish a series of interviews with founder Joel Gold, who was one of the more influential people behind the growth of mixed-martial arts. In the… Read More
Joel Gold Reflects on Early Days of MMA, Starting Full Contact Fighter: “We Fought For Something We Believed In”
By FCF Staff
Since the 20th anniversary of Full Contact Fighter is approaching, we thought we’d catch up with the company’s founder, Joel Gold, in advance of the historic milestone. Through Full Contact Fighter’s monthly publication, website, television show and… Read More
Joel Gold’s MMA Photo History
Vitor Belfort unloading a barrage of punches on a downed Wanderlei Silva at UFC 17.5: Ultimate Brazil. The referee had to rush in and halt the bout just 44 seconds into the opening round. Photo shot by MMA historian… Read More
All-New: Joel Gold’s MMA Photo History
Godfather of the UFC Bob Meyrowitz (left) talking with a strapping, young Joe Rogan (right) at the official after party for UFC 13 in Augusta, Georgia on May 30, 1997, shortly before a brawl broke out. Photo shot by… Read More
Tender Time with Joel Gold: Matt Lindland
Tender Time with Joel Gold: Matt Lindland
Joel Gold chats it up with the Olympic silver medalist, MMA legend and one-time politician.
Joel Gold: How old were you when you had your first MMA fight? Did you win or… Read More
Tender Time with Joel Gold: Frank Shamrock
Tender Time with Joel Gold: Frank Shamrock
Joel Gold chats it up with the retired, four-time world champion about politics, Occupy Wall Street, family and, of course, MMA.
Joel Gold: How old were you when you had your first… Read More
A Look At The King Of The Cage Though The Lens Of Usa’s Famed Fight Photographer Joel Gold…
A Look At The King Of The Cage Though The Lens Of USA’s Famed Fight Photographer Joel Gold…
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Report: UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman in Hospital After Rescuing Parents From House Fire
By FCF Staff
UFC and MMA legend Mark Coleman is in another battle, as it’s being reported the 59-year-old has been hospitalized, after rescuing his parents from a serious, house fire.
According to a recent report from MMA Fighting, UFC… Read More
Did the UFC Conspire against Mark Coleman?
Did the UFC Conspire Against Mark Coleman?
-MMA Detective
* The perspectives featured in this story have been carefully pieced together through individual interviews taken from the Lytes Out Podcast with the following subjects
– Mark Coleman
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Report: Travis Fulton Dead Due to Apparent Suicide in Jail Cell
By FCF Staff
It’s being reported that 300 fight-plus veteran, Travis Fulton, apparently committed suicide in a Iowa jail cell this past weekend.
The 44-year-old Fulton was found dead on July 11, after reportedly pleading guilty to a charge of possessing… Read More
WHAT A UFC WEIGH-IN WAS LIKE IN 1997
By Joel Gold
We have come a long way—shot the weigh-ins that took place in the bathroom/locker room in Birmingham Alabama the site of UFC 14.
You see ‘Big’ John manning the scale and Joe Silva before he was… Read More
Report: MMA Legend Mark Coleman Recovering From Heart Attack
By FCF Staff
It’s being reported that one of MMA’s all-time greats, Mark Coleman, is recovering from a heart attack.
On Sunday, Anatomy of a Fighter tweeted out the comments below, which were initially, reportedly, posted by Coleman’s daughter, Morgan.… Read More
Keeping the History Alive
By FCF Staff
UFC 40 November 22, 2002. Matt Hughes goes airborne with Gil Castillo.
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Randy Couture Reports He’s “Alive And Well” Following Heart Attack
By FCF Staff
After having a heart attack earlier this week, legendary fighter Randy Couture has released a statement, in which he reported he’s doing well.
The UFC Hall of Famer felt some discomfort and pain during a workout on… Read More
Randy Couture Heaps Praise on Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Randy Couture became one of the greatest fighters who ever lived, largely due to his grappling abilities, and “The Natural’s” a big fan of another renowned grappler, Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has gone 26-0 to date in professional… Read More
Matt Hughes Believes UFC Has Become “Too Commercial”
By FCF Staff
Matt Hughes has been a vocal supporter of the UFC for nearly two decades, but the legendary fighter believes the promotion is holding too many events.
Hughes was a guest on “Undeniable With Joe Buck” earlier this… Read More
New Video Shows Matt Hughes on the Mats, Just Two Months Removed From Being Seriously Injured
By FCF Staff
Approximately two months after Matt Hughes was seriously injured in a truck – train collision, a new video shows the legendary fighter doing some rolling on the mat.
Recently Hughes’ friend Tony Zucca posted the video and… Read More
Dana White Releases Footage of Conor McGregor – Paulie Malignaggi Sparring, Including Debated Knockdown
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor’s sparring sessions with Paulie Malignaggi have been a hot topic as of late, and recently Dana White released some footage of the two throwing hands.
Malignaggi recently left McGregor’s camp, after a picture was shared… Read More
Pat Miletich Reports Matt Hughes is no Longer in Coma
By FCF Staff
The longtime coach and friend of Matt Hughes, Pat Miletich, is reporting that the legendary fighter is no longer in a coma, after he was seriously injured in an accident earlier this summer.
Hughes was airlifted for… Read More
Report: UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes Showing “Small Signs of Improvement”
By FCF Staff
Matt Hughes is reportedly showing some indications of recovery, following a train – vehicle collision that left him seriously injured.
The UFC Hall of Fame fighter was airlifted for medical attention last month, after the truck he… Read More