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Bellator: “Rampage” Jackson-Tito Ortiz to Headline PPV Event
By FCF Staff
Bellator has announced during it’s latest event tonight in New Mexico, that former UFC light-heavyweight champ Tito Ortiz is coming out of retirement, and will fight “Rampage” Jackson on November 2nd. The news comes as a… Read More
Cortez Coleman Believes There Will Be “Fireworks” When He Meets Keith Berry at Bellator 96
By Tony Kamps
Growing up it looked as though Cortez Coleman was destined to be just another statistic. All three of his brothers have spent time in jail. Coleman decided that route was not going to be… Read More
Tim Sylvia vs. Tony Johnson Among Latest Additions to ONE FC: Rise to Power
By ONE FC (via press release)
08 April 2013 – Singapore: ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC), presented by Casino Filipino and in association with Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC), announced today three undercard bouts for ONE FC: RISE TO POWER.… Read More
Filho Challenges Shogun, Wanderlei Calls Him Chicken
Filho Challenges Shogun, Wanderlei Calls Him Chicken
The dispute between Rogerio and Arona for the right to face Wanderlei Silva, took another spicy and controversial turn after the final of the PrideFC 83kg Grand Prix.
Vitor Belfort Wants Couture For The Title!
Vitor Belfort Wants Couture for the Title!
By Eduardo Alonso
With the sudden and unfortunate injury that Tito Ortiz suffered this week, the main event of UFC 36 between Belfort and Ortiz
Is Tito Ortiz Ready To Takemixed Martial Arts Into The Mainstream?
Is Tito Ortiz Ready to Take
Mixed Martial Arts into the Mainstream?
By Josh Gross
Huntington Beach, Calif. native Tito Ortiz defends his Light-Heavyweight Title for the third time Friday night,
Vanderlei Silva
Part 1 of
Vanderlei Silva
By Eduardo Alonso
Originally published in the
May 2001 issue of Full Contact Fighter
March 25th, at the Saitama Super Arena. That night
Dustin Poirier Questions Islam Makhachev’s Respect, Plans to “Hurt” Champion
By FCF Staff
Dustin Poirier has long been regarded one of the best lightweights of this generation. But, the former interim champ questions whether Islam Makhachev is underestimating him, ahead of their June 1st, bout.
Recently, it was announced that… Read More
Jose Aldo Taking Wait And See Approach in Comeback at UFC 301
By FCF Staff
As it turns out, 2022 will not mark the last time Jose Aldo steps into the UFC’s Octagon. But, the legendary fighter’s stopping short of committing to additional fights in 2024 and beyond.
Aldo announced he was… Read More
Conor McGregor Announces Ownership Stake in BKFC
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has added another piece to his extensive, business portfolio, as the former UFC champ’s confirmed he’s bought an ownership stake in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).
The polarizing star reportedly announced the news during… Read More
Ryan Garcia Knocks Devin Haney Down Three Times in Upset Victory
By FCF Staff
Ryan Garcia recorded the biggest victory of his boxing career on Saturday night, by handing Devin Haney his first pro-defeat.
Haney reportedly controlled much of the action early on into the super lightweight contest. But, Garcia proceeded… Read More
Dustin Poirier Criticizes Benoit Saint Denis For Post-Fight Comments About Staph Infection
By FCF Staff
Following his loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 299, Benoit Saint Denis reported a staph infection he was dealing with contributed to a disastrous fight week. Since then, Poirier has responded to the lightweight’s comments, and the… Read More
Bellator Belfast Results: Corey Anderson Wins Vacant LHW Title, “Pitbull” Freire Defends Crown
By FCF Staff
Bellator Champion Series has a new light heavyweight champ, as Corey Anderson laid claim to the vacant title on Friday.
The UFC veteran worked his way to a unanimous decision win over Karl Moore to win the… Read More
Jon Jones Reports He Was Asked to Fight at UFC 300
By Kelsey Mowatt
Speculation regarding what bout will serve as the headliner for UFC 300 continues, and recently, Jon Jones reported he was asked to compete at the historic event.
Several, key fights have been booked for UFC 300 already,… Read More
Kevin Lee Reflects on Why Fighting Rinat Fakhretdinov Was “Terrible Decision”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Kevin Lee’s return to the UFC last summer turned out to be a disastrous night for the former lightweight contender, and recently Lee provided some additional context as to why.
Following his decision win over Diego Sanchez… Read More
PFL vs. Bellator Fight Card Announced
By FCF Staff
Following the PFL’s acquisition of Bellator in late, 2023, the first card featuring fights between athletes from each promotion has been announced.
Recently, the company shared out the line-up for a February 24th card, which will feature… Read More
Gilbert Burns Believes Paddy Pimblett is a “Legit Fighter”, Despite Criticisms
By FCF Staff
Not everyone is sold yet that Paddy Pimblett is going to be a top contender in the UFC’s lightweight division. But, it sounds like Gilbert Burns believes the outspoken and charismatic fighter is on his way.
Pimblett… Read More
RIZIN 45: Kai Asakura & Kyoji Horiguchi Take Titles With Finishes
By FCF Staff
RIZIN’s latest, New Year’s Eve card is in the books, and the event saw Kai Askakura and Kyoji Horiguchi leave with championship belts.
Asakaura faced now-former champ, Juan Archuleta in the card’s co-main event. Archuleta was stripped… Read More
Rafael dos Anjos to Battle Mateusz Gamrot Next
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to add match-ups to its spring schedule, and a compelling lightweight match-up is one of the latest additions.
Recently, the promotion reportedly announced that former lightweight champ, Rafael dos Anjos, will take on Mateusz Gamrot… Read More
Combate Global Star “Puas” Perez Returns To Main Event Action This Saturday, Live on Paramount+
By press release
COMBATE GLOBAL today announced the return of Mexican lightweight (155 pounds) superstar, Cristian “Puas” Perez (12-1), who will square off with Colombian finisher Sebastian “Pitbull” Piedrahita, in the main event of a stacked, five-bout Mixed Martial… Read More