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Report: Joe Riggs Returning to UFC, Fighting Paulo Thiago at UFC FN 51
By FCF Staff
After winning Bellator’s “Fight Master” competition, veteran Joe Riggs is reportedly returning to the Octagon for the first time since 2006.
Riggs has been tapped to replace an injured Mike Rhodes, at UFC Fight Night 51 on… Read More
ONE FC 19: Shinya Aoki to Face Kamal Shalorus, Roger Huerta Returning to Action
By FCF Staff
ONE FC has announced several more bouts for it’s August 29th event in Dubai, and a scrap between lightweight champ Shinya Aoki and UFC vet Kamal Shalorus is one of them.
Aoki (35-6) will be fighting… Read More
Jacob Volkmann Blasts WSOF on Twitter, Promotion’s Ali Abdelaziz Returns Fire
By FCF Staff
Jacob Volkmann has relayed in the past that he thinks fighters need to unionize, and the UFC vet is repeating that sentiment after criticizing World Series of Fighting on Twitter.
Volkmann, who has gone 1-1 outside WSOF… Read More
Dana White Says “Jacare” Souza-Gegard Mousasi Moving to UFC FN 50
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 50 has picked up a compelling fight as a result of UFC 176’s cancellation, as Dana White is reporting Gegard Mousasi vs. “Jacare” Souza has been moved to the event. The UFC President recently tweeted… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features Will Brooks, Tom Vaughn and Saad Awad
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with Will Brooks, Tom Vaughn and Saad Awad.
Brooks weighs in on his recent win over Michael Chandler, which saw him lay claim to Bellator’s interim lightweight… Read More
Report: Ben Askren Says he Might Fight Nick Diaz if Latter “Can Stay Off The Pipe”
By FCF Staff
Ben Askren has never been shy about sharing what he thinks, and now he’s taken aim at another fighter who’s known for making headline, making comments.
The ONE FC welterweight and former Bellator champ recently appeared on… Read More
BattleGrounds MMA: Trey Houston Replacing Josh Bryant in Welterweight Tournery
By FCF Staff
Just a couple of weeks out from its one night, welterweight tourney on June 27th, BattleGrounds MMA has announced Trey Houston is replacing Josh Bryant.
According to a press release from the promotion, Bryant has been forced… Read More
ONE FC 16: Ben Askren Victorious in Promotional Debut
By FCF Staff
Ben Askren made his ONE FC debut a successful one today in Singapore, as the former Bellator welterweight champ tapped out Bakhtiyar Abbasov with a first round, arm-triangle-choke.
With the victory, the renowned wrestler’s pro record moves to… Read More
ONE FC 16 Weigh-In Results: Ben Askren and Bakhtiyar Abbasov set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for ONE FC 16, which will go down tomorrow at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
In the main event, former Bellator welterweight champ Ben Askren will make his ONE FC debut versus Bakhtiyar… Read More
Report: Dana White Doesn’t Foresee Settling Issues With Frank Shamrock
By FCF Staff
Dana White has reportedly “squashed” his beef with MMA legend Ken Shamrock, but he reportedly doesn’t see the same thing happening with adopted brother Frank Shamrock.
Like Ken Shamrock, Frank has also been publicly critical of the… 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 Argues Some UFC PPVs Not Worthy of Free TV
By FCF Staff
While it remains to be seen what kind of sales Bellator’s first pay-per-view generated, the promotion’s CEO Bjorn Rebney says the company has no intention of producing regular PPV cards.
According to Rebney, one of the main… Read More
Report: Eddie Alvarez Can Contractually Demand Third Fight With Michael Chandler
By FCF Staff
Will Brooks may have upset Michael Chandler to secure Bellator’s interim lightweight title, but it looks as though the rising fighter isn’t guaranteed the next shot at reigning champ Eddie Alvarez.
Brooks was tapped to face Chandler… 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
Daniel Cormier’s Predicting “King Mo” Lawal Will “Put an End” to “Rampage” Jackson’s Career
By FCF Staff
Just days before “Rampage” Jackson will battle “King Mo” Lawal in the Bellator 120 main event, Daniel Cormier has made it abundantly clear who he thinks is going to win.
Cormier, who is a longtime friend with… Read More
Report: Dana White Weighs in on Alvarez-Chandler III Cancellation, Bjorn Rebney’s Union Comments
By FCF Staff
Following the cancellation of Eddie Alvarez-Michael Chandler III, which was set to headline Bellator’s pay-per-view debut, UFC boss man Dana White has weighed in on his competition’s setback.
White was asked about the bout’s postponement following UFC… Read More
UFC 176: Zach Makovsky to Face Jussier “Formiga”
By FCF Staff
UFC 176 has picked up a notable flyweight tilt, as the promotion has announced that #6 ranked Jussier “Formiga” da Silva will battle #9 positioned Zach Makovsky at the August 2nd card.
UFC 176 will be hosted… 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
Report: Tito Ortiz Receives Probation After Pleading No Contest to DUI Charge
By FCF Staff
It looks as though Tito Ortiz’s career will go interrupted, as a result of a driving incident earlier this year, as the fighter will receive no jail time after pleading no contest to driving under the influence.… Read More
MFC 40: Kevin Croom Fighting Jesse Brock in Title Shot Eliminator, Due to Anthony Birchack Injury
By FCF Staff
The Maximum Fighting Championship has had to make some late changes to its May 9th card in Edmonton, Alberta, as bantamweight champion Anthony Birchak has been forced to withdraw.
Due to a “lower-body injury”… Read More