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After UFC Debut Cancellation, Anthony Birchak Returns to Broken in Home
By FCF Staff
Not only did Anthony Birchak have his UFC debut cancelled this weekend, but the bantamweight reportedly returned to Arizona and discovered his home had been broken into.
Birchak was scheduled to fight Joe Soto at UFC 177… Read More
Dana White Says UFC Could Explore Signing Ben Askren, ONE FC Champ Thanks “Master” in Response
By FCF Staff
Following Ben Askren’s championship victory at ONE FC 19, Dana White has said the UFC could explore signing him in the future, and the comment has prompted a fiery return from the wrestler.
Askren hoped to sign… Read More
Legacy FC 34: Brian Hall Hands Pedro Souza First Loss, Austin Lyons Outscores Jonathan Brookins
By FCF Staff
Here are the main card results for Legacy Fighting Championship’s latest event, which was hosted by Tunica, Mississippi.
The card saw rising flyweight Brian Hall hand Pedro Souza his first loss, by scoring a unanimous decision over… Read More
ONE FC 19 Weigh-In Results: Three Title Fights Official
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for ONE FC 19, which will be hosted by the Dubai World Trade Centre tomorrow.
The “Reign of Champions” card will feature three title fights, including welterweight champ Nobutatsu Suzki versus… Read More
UFC 178: Eddie Alvarez Heading to Octagon, Fighting Donald Cerrone in Debut
By FCF Staff
Only hours after Bellator announced that it has granted Eddie Alvarez his unconditional release, the UFC has confirmed the lightweight star has signed with the promotion. In the former Bellator champ’s Octagon debut, he will take on… Read More
UFC 177: Cain Carrizosa Versus Chris Wade Late Addition
By FCF Staff
UFC 177 has received a new bout, less than two weeks away from the August 30th event, as Cain Carrizosa will face fellow UFC newcomer Chris Wade.
Carrizosa (6-0) joins the promotion having knocked out Chris Quitiquit… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features Chris Cariaso, Elvis Mutapcic, and Scott Cleve
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features interviews with the UFC’s Chris Cariaso, WSOF’s Elvis Mutapcic and Bellator’s Scott Cleve.
Cariaso is scheduled to fight UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson at UFC 178 on September… Read More
Report: War Machine Arrested in California
By FCF Staff
After several days on the run, veteran fighter “War Machine” has reportedly been captured in the Los Angeles area, in connection to an alleged incident which left two people seriously injured.
According to a report from the… Read More
UFC 177: Anthony Birchak-Joe Soto Fight Rounds Out Card
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 177 has been completed with a bantamweight fight between two UFC newcomers, as the promotion has announced Anthony Birchak will face Joe Soto.
UFC 177 will go down August 30th at the Sleep… Read More
Christy Mack Posts Graphic Pictures of Injuries Following Alleged Attack
By FCF Staff
Not long after “War Machine” has claimed that “the truth will come out” about an alleged altercation this weekend, which has Las Vegas police looking for him, Christy Mack has posted graphic pictures of her injuries.… 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
“War Machine” Claims Innocence on Twitter, Fighter Remains Wanted by Police After Alleged Incident
By FCF Staff
“War Machine” has claimed his innocence on Twitter, after it was announced recently by police, that he’s a suspect in connection to a three person altercation on Friday.
The 32 year-old (formerly known as Jon Koppenhaver) is… Read More
Report: Ben Saunders Returning to UFC After Titan FC Grants Release
By FCF Staff
After a lengthy and successful run with Bellator, it looks like welterweight Ben Saunders is returning to the UFC.
The 31 year-old fighter was scheduled to fight Pele Landi-Jons at Titan FC’s upcoming, August 22nd card. According… Read More
WSOF 14: Jake Shields Versus Ryan Ford Announced
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting has announced Jake Shields’ first bout with the promotion, as the UFC vet will take on Tristar’s Ryan Ford, October 11th. The welterweight tilt will be part of WSOF 14,… Read More
Veteran Phil Baroni Plans to Fight Until “I Win a World Championship”
By FCF Staff
Phil Baroni may have been stopped by Karo Parisyan in the first round recently, and has lost three straight, but the rugged vet remains as committed to fighting as ever.
In a series of recent Twitter posts,… Read More
Titan FC: Akihiro Gono and Yoshiyuki Yoshida Latest Signings
By FCF Staff
Titan FC has added two established, Japanese vets to its roster, as the promotion has announced the signings of Akihiro Gono and Yoshiyuki Yoshida.
No details regarding when and where the fighters will make their Titan FC… Read More
Report: UFC Attempting to Acquire Eddie Alvarez, Bout With Donald Cerrone Targeted
By FCF Staff
Although there’s been extensive talk about who Eddie Alvarez will fight next, few were predicting the Bellator Lightweight Champion’s next opponent might be UFC contender, Donald Cerrone.
Alvarez was expected to face Michael Chandler or Bellator interim… Read More
WSOF 12: Elvis Mutapcic Feels Improved and “Five Years Younger” Heading Into Bout With Kelvin Tiller
By FCF Staff
Although Elvis Mutapcic has lost just one fight since 2011, what transpired in his defeat to Jesse Taylor at World Series of Fighting 7, has prompted the middleweight to make some changes.
Heading into… Read More
Report: Joe Riggs Pulled From UFC FN 51 After Accident With Gun
By FCF Staff
Not long after it was announced that Joe Riggs is returning to the Octagon, it’s being reported that he’s been forced to withdraw from UFC Fight Night 51, after injuring himself with his gun.
Riggs was scheduled… Read More
Legacy FC 34: Pedro Souza Fighting Brian Hall, UFC Vet Jonathan Brookins to Face Austin Lyons
By FCF Staff
Legacy FC has announced two key bouts for the promotion’s August 29th event, as undefeated Pedro Souza will take on Brian Hall, and UFC vet Jonathan Brooks will battle Austin Lyons.
Legacy FC 34 will be hosted… Read More