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Renzo Gracie Says Upcoming Bout With ONE Championship Won’t be His Last
By FCF Staff
Recently ONE Championship announced that Renzo Gracie is returning to competition on July 27th and will fight Yuki Kondo. But, according to the 51 year-old legend, the bout will not be his last, as advertised.
Although Gracie… Read More
The 7 Greatest UFC Fighters of All Time
Mixed martial arts (MMA) has dominated the combat sports segment for several years now, and one of the top championships with regard to MMA happens to be the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). There are numerous other championships that take… Read More
FULL CONTACT FIGHTER is Looking For New Partners!
By FCF Staff
The longest-standing and most respected global MMA media outlet is looking for partners, who are interested in helping FCFighter.com increase its online presence and coverage of combat sports.
Founded in 1997 as a… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s Joel Gold on Company’s Success, UFC Ban, Dana White, And Search For The Right Business Partner
By FCF Staff
In advance of Full Contact Fighter’s upcoming 20th Anniversary we’ve decided to publish a series of interviews with founder Joel Gold, who was one of the more influential people behind the growth of mixed-martial arts. In the… Read More
Joel Gold Reflects on Early Days of MMA, Starting Full Contact Fighter: “We Fought For Something We Believed In”
By FCF Staff
Since the 20th anniversary of Full Contact Fighter is approaching, we thought we’d catch up with the company’s founder, Joel Gold, in advance of the historic milestone. Through Full Contact Fighter’s monthly publication, website, television show and… Read More
World Series of Fighting Announces Intent To Acquire MMA World Expo
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS (April 1, 2016) – Following last week’s historic passage of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) legislation by the New York State Assembly, World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) today re-enforced its commitment to bringing its prestigious brand… Read More
WSOF 29: Josh Copeland vs. Mike Hayes Among Threw New Additions
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS (February 3, 2016) –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today the addition of three main card matchups, including a heavyweight co-main event contest between Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland(11-3) and Mike “300” Hayes (19-10-2), to… Read More
BJ Penn to be Inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame
By FCF Staff
In a move that every longtime MMA fan knew would take place at some juncture, the UFC has announced that it will be inducting BJ Penn into the promotion’s Hall of Fame this July.
During Penn’s storied… Read More
Report: ADCC 2015 Competitors And Superfights Announced
By FCF Staff
The competitors and super fights for this years Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Wrestling World Championship have been released, which will take place from August 28th-30th in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
In addition to grappling stars like Kron Gracie,… Read More
UFC Unveils New Hall of Fame Categories
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that the promotion is introducing new categories for its Hall of Fame, which already included 12 fighters.
On Tuesday, the following statement was posted at UFC.com:
The UFC Hall of Fame… Read More
UFC FN 62: Josh Koscheck Plans to “Re-Evaluate” Career After Latest Defeat
By FCF Staff
Josh Koscheck did the UFC a favor by agreeing to fight Erick Silva last night on just a few weeks notice, but the former welterweight contender was unable to snap his losing streak, in what was the… Read More
UFC 184: Josh Koscheck to Face Jake Ellenberger
By FCF Staff
Following reports that Josh Koscheck would likely return to action against Neil Magny at UFC 184, the promotion has announced that the welterweight will fight fellow vet, Jake Ellenberger instead.
The UFC has confirmed that Koscheck and… Read More
Report: Renzo Gracie Still Hoping for UFC Return After Facing Kazushi Sakuraba at Metamoris V
By FCF Staff
Although Renzo Gracie is 47 years old, and hasn’t fought in a professional MMA bout since 2010, the legendary fighter still wants one more fight in the UFC.
Gracie is scheduled to grapple former PRIDE star Kazushi… Read More
Report: Pat Miletich to be Inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame
By FCF Staff
One of the first fighters to make a mark in the UFC’s lighter divisions is headed to the promotion’s Hall of Fame, as Pat Miletich will reportedly be inducted this weekend.
After considerable speculation that the 48… Read More
BattleGrounds MMA: Cody McKenzie, Dennis Hallman and Luigi Fioravanti Among Six Fighters Booked for One Night Tourney
By Battlegrounds MMA (via press release)
TULSA, OK (May 1, 2014) – BattleGrounds MMA (www.battlegroundsone.com), the upstart Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion headed by Olympic wrestling legend Kenny Monday, announced today that it has signed the first six competitors… Read More
Narrative Check: Has GSP Been Taking More Punishment?
By Kelsey Mowatt
While it remains to be seen if and when Georges St. Pierre will return to defend the UFC Welterweight Championship, there’s been no shortage of discussion as to what’s behind the star’s self declared personal… Read More
Opinion: The Gracie Saga Continues
By Jesse Heitz
Not long ago I wrote about Renzo Gracie planning his return to MMA. However, the story doesn’t end there. The story of a famed member of the Gracie clan lacing up the gloves couldn’t end so quietly. … Read More
Opinion: Another Gracie Ready To Return To Action
By Jesse Heitz
News recently broke that a member of the world famous Gracie Family was planning on returning to the active competition within the confines of a cage. The Gracie in question was not a young lion of the… Read More
RFA 10: Pat Miletich to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
By Resurrection Fighting Alliance (via press release)
LAS VEGAS, NV – Ed Soares, President of Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) today announced that on Friday, October 25th, the RFA and AXS TV will join together to honor… Read More
Opinion: The Muscle Shark and Retirement
By Jesse Heitz
Recently, news broke that Sean “The Muscle Shark” Sherk has retired from active competition. Sherk had turned pro in 1999 and quickly became a force in both the welterweight and lightweight divisions, sitting… Read More