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Report: CSAC Passes Amendment for Medical TRT and Marijuana Exemptions
By FCF Staff
The California State Athletic Commission has begun taking legislative steps to help clear fighters for competition who use marijuana or testosterone replacement therapy for medical reasons.
On Monday, the CSAC reportedly passed an amendment which would allow… Read More
Alessio Sakara Believes He Has The Advantage Standing Up, On The Ground Against UFC on FUEL TV 2 Opponent Brian Stann
By Tom Taylor
Alessio “Legionarius” Sakara has not fought in Europe since 2008. On April 14, however, he will finally fight on his native continent again— and he’ll do it against an American war hero. It will all go down… Read More
Todd Duffee And Trevor Prangley Sign With India’s Super Fight League
Baga Agaev also inks agreement with new promotion
Heavyweight Todd Duffee (6-2) and middleweight (185 pounds) star Trevor Prangley (23-9) have signed multi-fight agreements with Super Fight League (SFL), the new, India-based MMA promotion founded by Raj Kundra and Sanjay… Read More
Ronda Rousey: Whatever It Takes To Bring Attention To Women’s MMA
By Phil Lanides
Aside from the obvious differences, there are some definite similarities between pro wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts. Some fans enjoy both, some are fans of one or the other, and some that are fans of neither.
If… Read More
Brian Stann Going Back Into Battle: “I Will Spend 15 Minutes Banging With Alessio Sakara”
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All-American military hero and UFC middleweight Brian Stann (11-4) talks with Full Contact Fighter correspondent Jimmy Smith about Stann’s upcoming showdown with Alessio Sakara (15-8) at UFC on Fuel TV… Read More
UFC On FOX 2 Results
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 2: Evans vs. Davis
Saturday, Jan. 28
Main Event:
Rashad Evans def. Phil Davis via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Main Card:
Chael Sonnen def. Michael Bisping via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)… Read More
Ryan Healy To Face John Alessio In The Score Fighting Series Event March 16 In Ontario, Canada
By FCF Staff
Canadian sports TV network The Score announced today that its The Score Fighting Series will return to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on March 16. A lightweight matchup between “Diamond” Ryan Healy (19-9-1) and John Alessio (33-14) has been… Read More
Undefeated Chris Weidman To Face Demian Maia At UFC On Fox 2
By FCF Staff
Undefeated 27-year-old prospect Chris Weidman (7-0) got a huge break today when he was called up to face Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist Demian Maia (15-3), live on Fox, on Jan. 28.
Weidman will fill the spot that Michael… Read More
Vitor Belfort: “No One Can Stand Against Me When I’m In This Frame Of Mind”
By FCF Staff
Just four days before the UFC’s return to Brazil, all fighters on the card have arrived in Rio de Janeiro, ready for action.
UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo will face Chad Mendes,… Read More
Eric Wisely Facing Charles Oliveira January 28th
By FCF Staff
Former lightweight prospect Charles Oliveira will drop to featherweight and will face Eric Wisely January 28th at the UFC on FOX 2 card in Chicago. The promotion has added the bout to the line-up of the upcoming… Read More
Manager Confirms “Babalu” Sobral Headed to ONE FC
Decorated Veteran Has Signed Two Fight Deal
By Kelsey Mowatt
The growing Asian promotion ONE FC… Read More
Nik Lentz Stepping in for Injured Paul Sass at UFC on FOX 2
By FCF Staff
Nik Lentz won’t have to wait long for an opportunity to get back on the winning track, following his loss to Mark Bocek on December 10th, as the UFC has announced that the lightweight is stepping in… Read More
Johnny Bedford Tapped for Bout with Eddie Wineland
By FCF Staff
With former bantamweight contender Demetrious Johnson headed to the UFC’s new flyweight division, the promotion has announced that “Ultimate Fighter” Season 14 competitor Johnny Bedford, will step in for Johnson against Eddie Wineland on January 28th.
The… Read More
Tender Time with Joel Gold: Frank Shamrock
Tender Time with Joel Gold: Frank Shamrock
Joel Gold chats it up with the retired, four-time world champion about politics, Occupy Wall Street, family and, of course, MMA.
Joel Gold: How old were you when you had your first… Read More
Report: Paulo Filho Says Retirement Imminent
The accomplished, and at times, troubled career of former WEC Middleweight Champion Paulo Filho could be coming to a close. The 33 year-old fighter is scheduled to fight Mahmed Khalidov at KSW card in Poland on
UFC 140 Presser: Jones Motivated to Face Machida, Former Champ Cites Experience and Technique as Advantages
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to Toronto, Ontario today to begin promoting its upcoming December 10th card at the city’s Air Canada Centre. In attendance at today’s press conference were UFC President Dana White, Director of Canadian… Read More
UFC 136: Edgar Takes Third Tilt With Maynard in Thrilling Fashion; Aldo Retains Crown
By FCF Staff
Gray Maynard’s inability to finish Frankie Edgar was once again his undoing tonight at UFC 136 in Houston, Texas, except this time the UFC Lightweight Champion was able to complete his comeback in an even more impressive… Read More
UFC 136 Weigh-Ins: Maynard and Edgar Clear Final Hurdle
FCF Staff
All of the competitors for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s event tomorrow night in Houston, Texas have made weight, clearing the final hurdle for UFC 136.
The card will feature two title fights, as lightweight champ Frankie Edgar will… Read More
Nam Phan Replaces Josh Grispi at UFC 136
By FCF Staff
Nam Phan already has another fight booked following his unanimous decision loss to Mike Brown at UFC 133 last weekend, as the UFC has announced that the featherweight will replace Josh Grispi versus Matt… Read More
Steve Cantwell and Mike Massenzio Agree to UFC 136 Tilt
By FCF Staff
UFC 136 has a new middleweight bout, as today the promotion announced that Steve Cantwell and Mike Massenzio have agree to square off on the card. The October 8th event will be hosted by… Read More