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Report: Anderson Silva to Admit ‘Therapuetic’ PED Use
By FCF Staff
Although Anderson Silva has denied using performance enhancing drugs, a new report says that the legendary fighter will admit to using banned substances in a ‘therapeutic’ sense.
Following Silva’s decision win over Nick Diaz at UFC 183,… Read More
Anderson Silva Denies Using PEDs in New Statement: “I Was Never a Cheater”
By FCF Staff
Not long after it was reported that Anderson Silva allegedly tested positive for steroids leading up to UFC 183, he denied using PEDs, and following additional test failures the legendary fighter has repeated that claim.
Recently it… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC FN 59, UFC on FOX 14 Discussion
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features discussions about last weekend’s UFC Fight Night 59 card in Boston, and this Saturday’s UFC on FOX 14 event in Stockholm.
Host Kelsey Mowatt is joined by veteran… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features MMA Lab’s John Crouch, FIT NHB’s Tom Vaughn
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with MMA Lab head coach John Crouch, and FIT NHB’s head instructor, Tom Vaughn.
Crouch and host Kelsey Mowatt discuss several fighters from the Glendale gym, including… Read More
Report: Brandon Vera and Pablo Garza Latest Fighters to Launch Anti-Trust, UFC Lawsuit
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is facing a third, class action lawsuit now, as Pablo Garza and Brandon Vera are the latest fighters to accuse the promotion of breaking antitrust laws.
Last week it was announced that Dennis… Read More
ATT Atlanta’s Roan Carneiro Announces New UFC Deal
By FCF Staff
After putting together an impressive run, and winning a Battlegrounds MMA tourney, Roan Carneiro has announced he’s signed a new UFC deal.
Carneiro exited the UFC in 2008, following a split decision loss to Ryo Chonan, but… Read More
Report: Nate Diaz Talks UFC Contract Dispute, Says he was “Underappreciated” and “Underpaid”
By FCF Staff
Having been booked to fight Rafael dos Anjos at UFC on FOX 13, Nate Diaz has decided to discuss the highly publicized, contract dispute, which left him sidelined for months.
Recently the UFC announced that Diaz will… Read More
Report: UFC’s Anderson Silva Says he Has a New 15 Fight Deal
By FCF Staff
Although Anderson Silva still had seven more fights on his current UFC deal, the legendary, 39 year-old fighter is reporting he has a new and even longer contract.
Silva, who will turn 40 next April, has told… Read More
Bellator 130’s Dave Jansen: New-And-Improved Fighter is Ready to Steal Rick Hawn’s Thunder
By Kelsey Mowatt
When Dave Jansen steps into the cage tonight at Bellator 130, over 18 months will have gone by since he secured a lightweight tourney win by defeating Marcin Held. While some will see the… Read More
Urijah Faber Set to Battle Francisco Rivera Next
By FCF Staff
Urijah Faber is the latest big name to be added to the line-up for UFC 181, as the promotion has announced that the accomplished fighter has agreed to face Francisco Rivera at the event.
The December 6th… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Isaac Vallie-Flagg, WSOF’s Roger Alves
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features segments with UFC lightweight Isaac Vallie-Flagg, and World Series of Fighting 155’er, Roger Alves.
Vallie-Flagg is preparing for a November 22nd scrap with Matt Wiman, which will be… Read More
Bellator 124: Emanuel Newton Defends Crown With Spinning Backfist KO
By FCF Staff
Bellator held its 124th event tonight in Plymouth, Michigan, and in the main event, Emanuel Newton defended his light-heavyweight title, by stopping Joey Beltran with a third round, spinning backfist.
With the victory, Newton improved his overall… Read More
UFC FN 50: Alistair Overeem Plans to Showcase “New Stuff” he’s Picked up From Team Jackson-Winkeljohn
By Kelsey Mowatt
It’s been an interesting couple of years for Alistair Overeem, and although most would say the the powerful heavyweight hasn’t lived up to the hype that surrounded his UFC arrival, “The Reem” continues to… Read More
ONE FC 20: Caros Fodor Weighs in on Not Facing Vuyisile Colossa, New Opponent Vincent Latoel and Competing Overseas
By Kelsey Mowatt
As Caros Fodor approaches his fourth fight with ONE FC on September 12th, the lightweight has been forced to deal with the fact he’ll no longer fight Vuyisile Colossa. While the UFC vet isn’t worried… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Tim Boetsch, Post UFC FN 48 and 49 Discussion
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC middleweight Tim Boetsch, and veteran MMA observer, Brendan Leier.
Boetsch is coming off a memorable, stoppage win over Brad Tavares at UFC Fight Night 47,… Read More
ONE FC Confirms Roger Gracie Among Seven New Signings
By ONE FC (via press release)
21 August 2014 – Singapore: ONE Fighting Championship™, Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organization with a 90% market share, has bolstered its ranks with the signing of seven of the best mixed martial… Read More
GLORY Announces Appointment of New CEO, Extension of SPIKE TV Deal
By GLORY World Series (via press release)
New York, NY, August 19, 2014 – GLORY Sports International and its board of directors today appointed Jon J. Franklin as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. In this role, Franklin will oversee management… Read More
UFC FN 49: Newcomer Joby Sanchez Replacing Tim Elliott
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 49 has received another change, just over a week out from the August 23rd event, as the promotion has announced Tim Elliott has withdrawn due to injury.
Stepping in for the flyweight will be… Read More
UFC Return of Ben Saunders Confirmed, Veteran Booked for UFC FN 49
By FCF Staff
As was reported last week would be the case, the UFC has announced that Ben Saunders is returning to the Octagon, after a four year stint outside the promotion.
The welterweight fighter has been booked to fight… Read More
UFC’s Tim Means Says KOs Provide Better “Bragging Rights”, But Wrestling is Developing Striker’s “Overall Game”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Anyone who has followed the career of Tim Means knows that much of the welterweight’s success has come as a result of his striking, but at UFC on FOX 11, he showcased a different side… Read More