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Scott Coker Says More Signings Coming For Bellator, Fighters “Want to See What Their Value Is”
By FCF Staff
Bellator is making headlines today after signing Benson Henderson to a contract, and according to the promotion’s president Scott Coker, the move is the “tip of the iceberg”.
Henderson has elected to sign with Bellator, after he… Read More
UFC FN 82: Bryan Barberena Outlines Decision to Move to 170, Put Large Weight Cuts Behind Him
By Kelsey Mowatt
Bryan Barberena is one of the latest UFC fighters who has decided to put large weight cuts behind him, and the MMA Lab member believes he won’t be the last.
After going 1-1 in… Read More
UFC’s Tim Means Believes “Big Time Fight” Could be Next, Says Bout With Thiago Alves is “Easy Money”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After knocking out John Howard and pushing his UFC record as a welterweight to 5-2, Tim Means is optimistic he’ll face a top ranked contender in his next outing.
Means faced Howard at UFC… Read More
UFC on FOX 17: Kenny Florian Outlines Why Rafael dos Anjos is “The Best Pressure Fighter in The UFC”
By FCF Staff
Rafael dos Anjos may not receive the same amount of praise and coverage as many of the UFC’s top stars, but according to Kenny Florian, the lightweight champ is the best “pressure fighter” on the promotion’s roster.… Read More
UFC FN 79: Dominic Waters on Short Notice Chance to Fight Dong Hyun Kim – “The Universe Gave me The Opportunity”
By FCF Staff
Considering Dong Hyun Kim is one of the planet’s top welterweight fighters, not everyone would be willing to face the South Korean star on short notice, but Dominic Waters clearly had no doubts.
Waters was recently booked… Read More
UFC FN 79: Yoshihiro Akiyama Still Hasn’t “Found The Goal” of Fighting Career
By FCF Staff
Yoshihiro Akiyama has scored several memorable wins throughout his fighting career, but the Japanese star says he still hasn’t reached his main goal.
The 40 year-old fighter is scheduled to fight Alberto Mina at UFC Fight Night… Read More
MMA Lab’s John Crouch is Just Fine With Demands of Running Elite Gym, “I Feel Really Blessed”
By Kelsey Mowatt
When you’re the head coach of a team that has many, many top tier fighters, chances are you’re going to have a very busy life. John Crouch wouldn’t have it any other way.
Crouch is the… Read More
New FCF Radio Features MMA Lab’s John Crouch
By FCF Staff
The latest podcast from Full Contact Fighter features MMA Lab head coach, John Crouch.
During the interview, the Royce Gracie black belt discusses MMA Lab fighters Benson Henderson and Efrain Escudero, who will fight Thiago Alves and… Read More
Report: UFC’s Dana White Says Promotion “Wasn’t Interested” in Josh Thomson
By FCF Staff
Several high profile, UFC veterans have signed with Bellator in recent months, but in the case of Josh Thomson, how and why he exited the promotion is capturing headlines.
On Tuesday, Bellator announced… Read More
Bellator Signs Josh Thomson to Multi-Fight Deal, Refutes Report That UFC Didn’t Make Offer
By FCF Staff
Josh Thomson is working for Scott Coker once again, as Bellator has announced that it has signed the former Strikeforce champ and UFC vet to a multi-fight contract.
Thomson (20-8) entered the free agent market recently, following… Read More
UFC 189: Gunnar Nelson Says Not “Moving Freely” Led to First Pro Loss
By FCF Staff
At UFC 189, Gunner Nelson will be looking to rebound from his first pro loss, and the promising welterweight says how he feels and moves will play a deciding factor.
Nelson is booked to fight Brandon Thatch… Read More
UFC 189: Brandon Thatch Moved Into to Bout With Gunnar Nelson, Cathal Pendred Added to Card
By FCF Staff
Following the news that John Hathaway has been forced to withdraw from UFC 189 due to injury, the promotion has announced that Brandon Thatch will face Gunnar Nelson, Hathaway’s original opponent.
Thatch was initially booked to fight… Read More
Report: ADCC 2015 Competitors And Superfights Announced
By FCF Staff
The competitors and super fights for this years Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Wrestling World Championship have been released, which will take place from August 28th-30th in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
In addition to grappling stars like Kron Gracie,… Read More
UFC 187: John Makdessi to Face Donald Cerrone
By FCF Staff
The changes to UFC 187 keep coming, as not long after it was reported that Khabib Nurmagomedov has injured his knee, the promotion has announced John Makdessi will now face Donald Cerrone.
Makdessi (13-3) just fought at… Read More
UFC 189: Brandon Thatch to Battle John Howard
By FCF Staff
The card for UFC 189 continues to fill out, as the promotion has announced that Brandon Thatch will battle welterweight vet John Howard.
Thatch (11-2) will be looking to get back on track after he was submitted… Read More
UFC Announces Josh Thomson-Tony Ferguson Fight
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson has been assigned a stiff challenge, as the rising lightweight has been booked to fight Josh Thomson on July 15th. The UFC has announced that the bout will be part of its Fight Night card… Read More
UFC 188’s Gilbert Melendez: “I Have a Style That Can Beat Anyone in This Game”
By FCF Staff
Although Gilbert Melendez has come up short in his bid to become UFC lightweight champ so far, the veteran fighter is still confident he can defeat any 155’er on the planet.
Melendez is booked to fight Eddie… Read More
UFC 185: Rafael dos Anjos Concedes He’s Never Fought Anybody Like Anthony Pettis
By FCF Staff
Rafael dos Anjos believes he’ll become UFC Lightweight Champion on Saturday night, but the top ranked contender concedes he’s never fought somebody like champion, Anthony Pettis.
Dos Anjos has secured a title shot thanks to an impressive… Read More
UFC FN 61: Rustam Khabilov Discusses Plan for Title Run, Commitment to Suplexes
By FCF Staff
After his six fight win streak was halted by Benson Henderson last summer, Rustam Khabilov plans to get back on track at UFC Fight Night 61, and continue his climb up the lightweight rankings.
The #14th ranked… Read More
UFC FN 60: Watch the Weigh-Ins Live Beginning at 6 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
The weigh-ins for tomorrow night’s UFC Fight Night 60 card will get under way today at 6:00 PM/ET, and you can watch the festivities right here at Full Contact Fighter.
Saturday’s event will feature a welterweight… Read More