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UFC 175: Vitor Belfort Replacing Wanderlei Silva Versus Chael Sonnen
By FCF Staff
The long awaited grudge match between Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva has been postponed once again, as the UFC has announced that the latter will not fight at UFC 175 due to licensing issues.
As a result,… Read More
Report: Rich Franklin Named ONE FC Vice President
By FCF Staff
As expected would be the case, Rich Franklin has reportedly been hired by ONE FC, and has begun his role as the Asian based promotion’s Vice President.
In April, Franklin confirmed that he was in talks with… Read More
Lion Fight 16 Main Card Announced, Kevin Ross to Battle Michael Thompson for Super Lightweight Title
By Lion Fight (via press release)
LAS VEGAS – LION FIGHT, a professional combat sports organization taking part in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) International Fight Week event extravaganza, today revealed the entire lineup of fights for its full… Read More
Lee Mein Says Son Jordan Hoping For “Top 10, Top 15” UFC Welterweight Next
By Kelsey Mowatt
Now that Jordan Mein has returned to the winning column, with a decision victory over Hernani Perpetuo in April, it remains to be seen when and who the rising welterweight will face next. Since the 24… Read More
UFC 173: TJ Dillashaw Says Renan Barao is a “Great Champion”, But “There’s Nothing Super Special About Him”
By FCF Staff
Due to Renan Barao’s 33 fight undefeated streak, and his status as one of the planet’s best pound-for-pound fighters, TJ Dillashaw is a considerable underdog tonight at UFC 173. That doesn’t mean, however, Dillashaw doesn’t like his… Read More
Pat Miletich: “There can be no doubt (Obama) is the worst president this nation has ever seen”
MMA legend Miletich and Full Contact Fighter’s Joel Gold chat about the latest scandal to rock the Obama administration and what the future holds for the U.S.
Joel Gold: At least 40 U.S. veterans died while waiting for appointments at… Read More
Bellator Signs UFC and PRIDE Vet Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
By FCF Staff
Bellator has added another UFC veteran to its roster, as the promotion has announced it has signed light-heavyweight Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou to a contract.
The 30 year-old fighter, who scored knockout wins over Ricardo Arona and Antonio… Read More
Media Watch: Amateur Fighter Reveals MMA’s True Identity
By Jesse Heitz
So often we, the fans of MMA, are inundated with a plethora of ridiculous stories that attempt to depict our wonderful sport in a negative light. Typically, these stories attract a significant amount of attention from the… Read More
UFC 173: Mitch Clarke May Not Have a “Shtick”, But Lightweight Plans to “Play Spoiler” Versus Al Iaquinta
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Mitch Clarke is coming off a victory, and has fought in the Octagon three times to date, the lightweight admits he didn’t expect the assignment he was given for UFC 173. On Saturday night,… Read More
Kevin Ross: “I Want to Keep Muay Thai as Pure as Possible, and I Think That Will be Hard to do if it Gets too Popular.”
By Rick Caudle
Muay Thai champion Kevin “The Soul Assassin” Ross (26-9) spoke with Full Contact Fighter about his upcoming matchup with Chris Mauceri (6-2) at Lion Fight 15 at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT. on Friday, May 23.… Read More
Report: Renzo Gracie Says “Soon Everything Will be Clear” After Recent Arrest
By FCF Staff
Renzo Gracie is in the news this week, after he and his cousin Igor Gracie were arrested in New York City, but the renowned fighter says there is more to the story.
The Gracies, and five other… Read More
Report: UFC’s Dana White and Ken Shamrock Have Ended Feud
By FCF Staff
After years of public quarrelling, and even a legal battle, Ken Shamrock and UFC President Dana White have reportedly settled their differences.
News of the apparent settlement is being reported by the gossip publication TMZ.com, which claims… Read More
Report: Renzo and Igor Gracie Arrested After Alleged Brawl With Nightclub Doormen
By FCF Staff
Legendary fighter Renzo Gracie and his cousin Igor Gracie have reportedly been arrested, following a recent incident outside a Manhattan nightclub.
According to a report from the New York Post, the Gracies, as well as five other… Read More
ONE FC 17: Four More Bouts Booked for June 14th Card
By ONE FC (via press release)
20 May 2014 – Singapore: ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC), Asia’s largest mixed martial arts (MMA) organization with a 90% market share, has added four exciting bouts to ONE FC: ERA OF… Read More
Media Watch: Do Fans Hope MMA Promoters Fail?
By Jesse Heitz
While completing my daily ritual of sifting through the top stories circulating about the MMA news cycle, one editorial in particular caught my attention. I was rather struck by the issue this piece raised. So struck,… Read More
Report: Bjorn Rebney Weighs in on “King Mo” Lawal’s Controversial Comments, Denies Favouring “Rampage” Jackson
By FCF Staff
Although Bellator 120 featured several memorable fights, much of the post-fight buzz is tied to “King Mo” Lawal’s angry accusation that the promotion’s Bjorn Rebney was favouring “Rampage” Jackson.
After the bout, which saw Jackson emerge with… Read More
GLORY Aligns with ISKA, Continuing Regulation of Elite Level Kickboxing
By GLORY (via press release)
New York, NY – GLORY, the world’s premier kickboxing league, today announced its continued partnership with International Sport Kickboxing Association (ISKA) as the primary regulatory body for upcoming GLORY events.
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Ray Borg Knows he “Opened a Lot of Eyes” in Memorable, UFC on FOX 11 Debut
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Ray Borg lost his Octagon debut, and experienced defeat for the first time in his MMA career, the flyweight did nothing but impress at UFC on FOX 11. Borg stepped up on short notice… Read More
TJ Grant’s Coach Scott MacLean Questions UFC’s Decision to Cut Lightweight From Rankings
By Kelsey Mowatt
UFC lightweight contender TJ Grant has been in the news this week, and his long time coach Scott MacLean isn’t happy about the reason why. On Tuesday, the UFC’s latest rankings were released,… Read More
Exclusive Interview: Will K-1 Rule Again?
After failed attempts and broken promises, K-1’s new Director of Events and Fighter Acquisition, Ned Kuruc, says its full steam ahead for what was once the undisputed king of kickboxing organizations.
By Rick Caudle
After overcoming a rollercoaster ride