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Luke Rockhold Posts Clip of Daniel Cormier and “King Mo” Lawal Wrestling
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier is preparing to battle light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones at UFC 182 on January 3rd, and it looks as though he’s enlisted the help of another decorated wrestler in “King Mo” Lawal.
Recently Cormier’s American… Read More
RFA 22: Gilbert Smith to Battle Chidi Njokuani for Vacant Welterweight Title
By FCF Staff
Resurrection Fighting Alliance has announced that TUF vet Gilbert Smith will take on Chidi Njokuani for the promotion’s vacant welterweight title on January 9th.
The bout will headline RFA 22, which will be hosted by the… Read More
TUF 20 Finale: Joe Proctor Says Yancy Medeiros May Get Overlooked, But He’s Confident in “Every Area of the Fight”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although some fans may glance at the UFC record of Yancy Medeiros and question whether he’s cut out for the promotion, the man who will face him tonight at the TUF 20 Finale, clearly… Read More
Grapple at the Garden: Gray Maynard, “King Mo” Lawal, Joe Warren and Scott Jorgensen Among Fighters Scheduled to Compete
Press Release
New York, NY (December 11, 2014) – A collection of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) icons, including Gray Maynard, Joe Warren and “King Mo” Lawal will join Olympic Gold Medalist and five-time world champion… Read More
Report: Cung Le Asks to be Released From UFC Contract
By FCF Staff
Although the UFC rescinded the one year suspension it levied against Cung Le recently, the veteran fighter says he’s no longer interested in fighting for the promotion, which accused him of taking banned substances.
Initially, the UFC… Read More
Report: Duke Roufus Believes Ben Askren Could Still Wind up in The UFC
By FCF Staff
Although Ben Askren has been heavily critical of UFC President Dana White on several occasions, the welterweight’s coach Duke Roufus, still believes he could step into the Octagon some day.
Since the UFC passed on signing Askren,… Read More
UFC Vet John Alessio Blasts Promotion’s Reebok Uniform Deal
By FCF Staff
Although several UFC fighters have already relayed they’re excited about the promotion’s new uniform deal with Reebook, veteran John Alessio clearly believes the agreement’s bad for the sport.
On Tuesday, the UFC announced it has signed a… Read More
UFC’s Yves Edwards Calling it Quits on 60 Fight Plus Career
By FCF Staff
One of MMA’s most experienced and accomplished lightweights has announced his fighting career has come to an end, as UFC vet Yves Edwards is hanging up the gloves.
The 38 year-old fighter relayed the news not far… Read More
Titan FC Signs Rick Hawn to Multi-Fight Deal
By FCF Staff
For the first time since 2010, it looks like Rick Hawn will be fighting for a promotion other than Bellator, as Titan FC has announced it’s signed the accomplished fighter.
The organization recently announced the news via… Read More
Latest Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC 180, UFC FN 57 Discussion and More
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features discussions about UFC 180, this Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 57, Bellator, and much, much, more.
Host Kelsey Mowatt is joined by veteran, MMA observer Brendan Leier, who also… Read More
Dana White: People “Closer to Ben Askren” Say ONE FC Champ Not Interested in Fighting for the “Big Show”
By FCF Staff
Dana White and Ben Askren have battled verbally in the past, and due to recent comments the UFC President’s made, that will likely continue.
White recently appeared on the Canadian sports program, “Off the Record“, and was… Read More
UFC on FOX 14: Nikita Krylov vs. Stanislav Nedkov Among Latest Bouts Confirmed
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed three more bouts for its January 24th, FOX card, including a light-heavyweight fight between Nikita Krylov and Stanislav Nedkov.
UFC on FOX 14 will be hosted by Stockholm, Sweden’s Tele2 Arena,… Read More
UFC on FOX 14: Kenny Robertson to Fight Newcomer Sultan Aliev
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC on FOX 14 continues to grow, as the promotion has announced that welterweight Kenny Robertson will fight Octagon newcomer Sultan Aliev at the upcoming event.
The card will take place on January 24th,… Read More
Steve Carl Confirms WSOF Release
By FCF Staff
It looks as though Steve Carl’s run with World Series of Fighting has come to an end, as the promotion’s former welterweight champ is reporting he’s been released by the promotion.
Carl (21-4) recently took to Twitter… Read More
Titan FC 31 Results: Desmond Green Storms Through Miguel Torres
By FCF Staff
Desmond Green only needed 46 seconds to score a victory in his Titan FC debut, as the featherweight quickly put away former WEC champ Miguel Torres last night in Tampa.
Green (13-3) came out firing in the… Read More
UFC’s Benson Henderson Booked to Fight Eddie Alvarez Next
By FCF Staff
The line-up for the January 18th, UFC Fight Night in Boston has been significantly bolstered, as the promotion has announced that former lightweight champ Benson Henderson will battle ex-Bellator champ Eddie Alvarez.
The lightweight fight will co-headline… Read More
UFC FN 56’s Dhiego Lima Thrilled to be Entering Fifth Fight of 2014: “MMA is Just a Crazy Sport”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Dhiego Lima’s official record may not reflect it, 2014 has been a busy year for the 25 year-old fighter, and the welterweight wouldn’t have it any other way.
Lima is scheduled to take… Read More
CFFC 43: Lyman Good to Challenge Champion Jonavin Webb
By FCF Staff
Cage Fury Fighting Championships has announced that former Bellator champ, Lyman Good, will challenge the promotion’s reigning welterweight champ Jonavin Webb on November 1st.
The bout will headline CFFC 43, which will be hosted by the… Read More
UFC’s Chris Kelades “Grateful”, But Shocked by Attention That Debut Win Has Brought
By Kelsey Mowatt
After earning a unanimous decision win over Patrick Holohan at UFC Fight Night 54, Chris Kelades is adjusting to the public attention his memorable Octagon debut has prompted.
Not only did Kelades face Holohan on… Read More
Report: Eduardo Dantas Campaigning for Immediate Rematch With Joe Warren
By FCF Staff
After losing the Bellator bantamweight title to Joe Warren last Friday, in what was a memorable and competitive scrap, Eduardo Dantas is reportedly calling for an immediate rematch.
Dantas and Warren squared off at Bellator 128, and… Read More