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Anderson Silva Discusses Value of Saying No in New Statement
By FCF Staff
Recently Anderson Silva said he’s “done” if the UFC doesn’t match him against Yoel Romero for an interim middleweight title fight, and now the legend’s posted a statement outlining the value of saying no.
The statement comes… Read More
Report: Jimmie Rivera to Battle Thomas Almeida Next
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 25 has received a compelling, bantamweight fight, as it’s being reported that Jimmie Rivera will take on fellow contender Thomas Almeida.
The upcoming card will be held at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island,… Read More
Conor McGregor And Dee Devlin Welcome Newborn Son, Conor Jack McGregor
By FCF Staff
It’s being reported that UFC lightweight champ Conor McGregor and his girlfriend Dee Devlin have given birth to a baby boy, Conor Jack McGregor.
The couple’s son was born Friday night in Dublin according to a report… Read More
Three New Bouts Made Official For BAMMA 30
By Press Release
[04.05.17 London] Three more bouts have today been made official for the BAMMA 30 lineup at the 3Arena, Dublin on 7th July. Niklas ‘Green Mask’ Stolze Takes on Chris ‘Menace Stringer, Paul Hughes faces off… Read More
UFC 210: Daniel Cormier Criticizes a “Desperate” Jon Jones For Plans to Attend Saturday’s Card
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones will apparently be in attendance at UFC 210 on Saturday, and his rival Daniel Cormier believes this indicates the former light-heavyweight champ’s “desperate”.
Jones is still serving out the one years suspension he received, after… Read More
Dana White Reports Misha Cirkunov Has Resigned With UFC Afterall
By FCF Staff
Recently Dana White said he’s “done” with Misha Cirkunov and wasn’t interested in resigning the light-heavyweight, but now the UFC President’s reported they’ve come to terms with the fighter.
Cirkunov entered free agency following his submission win… Read More
Cris “Cyborg” Granted Therapeutic Use Exemption by USADA
By FCF Staff
Cris “Cyborg” Justino has been granted a Therapeutic Use Exemption by USADA, clearing the way for the featherweight star to fight in the coming weeks.
Since it was announced that Justino had tested positive for a diuretic in… Read More
TUF 25 Cast Revealed; Joe Stevenson Among Veteran Fighters Set to Compete
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced the cast for the upcoming, 25th Season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, and it will include several 30 fight plus vets, including Joe Stevenson.
TUF 25, which will be coached by Cody Garbrandt and… Read More
UFC 208: Ian McCall to Face Newcomer Jarred Brooks
By FCF Staff
Ian McCall has a new opponent for UFC 208, as the promotion’s announced that Jarred Brooks is stepping in for Neil Seery.
According to a statement from the promotion, Seery has withdrawn from the bout due to… Read More
M-1 Challenge 75: Maksim Grabovich New Opponent For M-1 Challenge WW Champ Alexey Kunchenko
By Press Release
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (January 23, 2017) – Undefeated M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko will now be challenged by fellow Russian Maksim Grabovich, who has replaced injured Shavkat Rakhmonov, March 3, at M-1 Challenge… Read More
Marlon Moraes’ Manager Says They’ll Push For Jimmie Rivera Fight, if WSOF Champ Inks UFC Deal
By FCF Staff
Marlon Moraes continues to talk with the UFC, and if the free agent, WSOF champ signs a deal, his manager would like to see him fight Jimmie Rivera.
In recent years, the 28 year-old has established himself… Read More
New FCF Podcast Features VFC Champ Rob Emerson & Owner Ryan Stoddard
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter’s podcast features talks with Victory FC’s Rob Emerson and Ryan Stoddard.
Emerson, who is VFC’s 135 champ, is preparing for a December 9th contest with Ryan Roberts. The bout will… Read More
Report: New UFC Owners Hoping to Land $450 Million Annually With Next TV Deal
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s broadcasting deal with FOX Sports is set to expire in 2018, and according to a new report, the promotion is hoping to quadruple what it currently earns for its television rights.
The UFC… Read More
VFC 53: Raufeon Stots vs. Jeff Curran New Headliner
By Press Release
A six-bout main card is locked in following the official weigh-in for Victory Fighting Championship’s VFC 53 which takes place on Wednesday, November 23rd at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in Waterloo, Iowa, and… Read More
UFC 205: New Video Shows Khabib Nurmagomedov Telling Michael Johnson to “Give up”, Miesha Tate Deciding to Retire
By FCF Staff
The UFC has posted a preview for “The Thrill and the Agony” video from last weekend’s UFC 205 card, and it features some very interesting footage.
In the beginning of the video, cameras capture Khabib Nurmagomedov as… Read More
Bellator 167: Patricky “Pitbull” vs. Derek Campos II New Headliner
By Press Release
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (November 1, 2016) – An undisclosed injury to Pat Curran, who was originally scheduled to fight John Teixeira (20-1-2), has opened the door for a lightweight main event pitting Patricky Pitbull (16-8) against… Read More
UFC 205: Tim Kennedy Says “New York Was The Genesis of Who I Am”
By FCF Staff
Tim Kennedy is scheduled to fight Rashad Evans at the UFC’s first ever card in New York City, and for the veteran fighter, it’s extremely fitting that he’s competing at the event.
Kennedy will take Evans on… Read More
RFA 45: Gerald Meerschaert Grabs 185 Title, Raoni Barcelos Defends FW Belt
By FCF Staff
RFA 45 took place on Friday in Prior Lake, Minnesota, and the card saw a new champion crowned, and a champ defend his title.
In the main event, Gerald Meerschaert submitted Chase Waldon with a first round, arm-triangle-choke to… Read More
ONE “Age of Domination” to Feature Brandon Vera vs. Hideki Sekine
By Press Release
20 October 2016 – Manila, Philippines: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced its return to the state-of-the-art Mall of Asia Arena in Manila for another evening of world-class… Read More
Bellator 163: Sergei Kharitonov vs. Javy Ayala Among New Additions
By Press Release
SANTA MONICA, CALIF (October 3, 2016) – A welterweight showdown pitting Paul “Semtex” Daley (38-14-2) against Derek “The Barbaric” Anderson (14-2) as well as a heavyweight bout featuring Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) against Javy “Eye Candy” Ayala… Read More