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(Updated) Report: Dana White Denies Nick Diaz Has Received Bout Offer
By FCF Staff
Dana White has made it clear he wants Nick Diaz to return to the Octagon, and recently acknowledged he’s been in contact with the welterweight, but the UFC President says no bout offer has been tabled.
Recently… Read More
Cage Warriors 57: Paul ‘Semtex’ Daley vs. Lukasz Chlewicki Headlining
By FCF Staff
Well travelled vet Paul ‘Semtex’ Daley’s next bout will take place in his native England, as Cage Warriors has announced that the feared striker will take on welterweight Lukasz Chlewicki in the main event of its July… Read More
ONE FC “Rise to Power”: Koiji Oishi KOs Honorio Banario, Bibiano Fernandes Outscores Koetsu Okazaki
By FCF Staff
Japanese veteran Koiji Oishi became the second man to defeat Honorio Banario at ONE FC’s “Rise to Power” event today in the Philippines, by knocking out the Filipino with a booming right… Read More
Bellator Signs Britain’s Rob Sinclair, Martin Stapleton, and Paul Sass
FCF Staff
Bellator has announced that it has added three British lightweights to its roster, as Rob Sinclair, Martin Stapleton and former UFC competitor Paul Sass have signed with the promotion.
“Our talent development team does the best… Read More
Cage Warriors 54: Jesse Taylor Retains Middleweight Title
By FCF Staff
UFC veteran Jesse Taylor retained his Cage Warriors Middleweight Championship yesterday in Cardiff, Wales, as the noted wrestler tapped out John Phillips with a first round, guillotine choke.
With the win, the 29 year-old fighter… Read More
Report: WSOF Gains 46 Percent More NBC SN Viewers With Second Event
By FCF Staff
Although the numbers might not compare to a UFC on FOX broadcast, World Series of Fighting is reporting that its second card last weekend attracted many more viewers than the promotion’s first.
According to a press release… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s ‘The Daily Takedown: Dana White as Steve Jobs? Yahoo Columnist Must Read Full Contact Fighter
By Joshua Molina
Dana White as Steve Jobs?
That’s ridiculous.
Yahoo! sportswriter Kevin Iole made the hilarious comparison in a recent column titled “Sport in transition: UFC’s roster of bright stars dimmed by injuries, retirement.”
Here’s what Iole wrote: “White… Read More
Ben Saunders Fighting Brian Warren in Bellator 72 Catch-Weight Bout
By FCF Staff
Following his unanimous decision loss Bryan Baker in Bellator’s welterweight tourney semifinals on May 4th, UFC vet Ben Saunders will take on Brian Warren at the promotion’s upcoming July 20th event.
The Bellator 72… Read More
Paul Daley Signs With Bellator
By FCF Staff
Former UFC and Strikeforce star Paul “Semtex” Daley has signed with Bellator Fighting Championships and will make his debut for the promotion against an opponent to be named at Bellator 72 at University of South Florida’s… Read More
Bellator 72 Goes July 20th; Karl Amoussou vs. Bryan Baker Headlines
By FCF Staff
Bellator has confirmed that its July 20th event in Tampa, Florida, will feature the welterweight tourney final between Karl Amoussou and Bryan Baker, as well as the semifinals of the promotion’s upcoming light-heavyweight tournament.
Amoussou (15-4) submitted… Read More
Title Fight Between Cole Konrad and Eric Prindle Confirmed for Bellator 65
By FCF Staff
Bellator CEO Bjron Rebney recently announced that fans wouldn’t have to wait long for a title fight between heavyweight champion Cole Konrad and tourney winner Eric Prindle, and now the executive has confirmed the two will square… Read More
United Glory: Magomedov Defeats Rodriguez, Schilt, Kharitonov and Zimmerman Victorious
By FCF Staff
Ricco Rodriguez was handed his third consecutive loss in Moscow, Russia yesterday, as the the former UFC heavyweight champ lost by decision to Ruslan Magomedov while competing for United Glory.
With the UD win, the Russian’s record improves… Read More
Brian Stann Going Back Into Battle: “I Will Spend 15 Minutes Banging With Alessio Sakara”
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All-American military hero and UFC middleweight Brian Stann (11-4) talks with Full Contact Fighter correspondent Jimmy Smith about Stann’s upcoming showdown with Alessio Sakara (15-8) at UFC on Fuel TV… Read More
Chris Leben Suspended for One Year Following Failed Drug Test
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced today that it has suspended Chris Leben for one year, after the middleweight reportedly tested positive for the painkillers oxycodone and oxymorphone, following his stoppage loss to Mark Munoz last month.… Read More
Winner of Alistair Overeem vs. Brock Lesnar to Challenge for Title
The stakes in Alistair Overeem’s first Octagon appearance will be considerable, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed that the fighter’s December 30th bout with Brock Lesnar, will determine who is the heavyweight division’s number
The Ultimate Fighter Season 13 Discussion, Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley Preview, Lyle Beerbohm Interview
On this episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio, host Jeff “Wombat” Meszaros and co-host James Kellaris run down “The Ultimate Fighter” and share their thoughts on the latest developments. Is Brock Lesnar a good MMA coach? Could the fighters in… Read More
Cage Fury Fighting Championship 3: “battleground”
Cage Fury Fighting Championship 3: "Battleground"
Report by Gaby Genia – Photos by Keith Mills
(Atlantic City, NJ — January 19th) "Battleground", the aptly named third installment of Cage Fury Fighting Championship, delivered an action-packed
Rizzo To Battle Eilers At March 9th “art Of War”
Rizzo to Battle Eilers at March 9th "Art of War"
FCF Staff
Pedro "The Rock" Rizzo will take on Justin Eilers in the main event of the International Fighters Association’s premiere event, which will take
Rumble In Rahway A Success
Rumble in Rahway a Success
Report by Jim Genia – Photo by Gaby Genia
Wright (standing) vs. Groves
(June 10th, Rahway, New Jersey) The Rahway Rec Center was packed tonight as hundreds of MMA fans… Read More
Brazilian Challenger 2 Quick Results:
Brazilian Challenger 2 Quick Results:
Submissions set the tone for a hot night in Natal
By Eduardo Alonso
The second edition of Brazilian Challenger took place in the city of Natal this past Thursday, October