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UFC’s TJ Grant Sees Top 10 Spot On The Line Versus Matt Wiman: “We’ve Both Rattled Off Some Wins; We’re Both Right Up There”
By Kelsey Mowatt
All has been according to plan in the career of TJ Grant as of late. This Saturday at UFC on FOX 6 in Chicago, the former welterweight will begin his fifth year competing in the UFC armed… Read More
Vitor Belfort, Ildemar Alcantara, CB Dollaway and Daniel Sarafian Pick Up UFC on FX 7 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort not only derailed the title shot hopes of Michael Bisping tonight in Sao Paulo, Brazil–at least for the foreseeable future–but the feared striker also collected “Knockout of the Night” honors for his stoppage win.
Belfort… Read More
ONE FC Confirms Three Indonesian Fighters Set to Compete at “Return of Warriors”
By ONE FC (via press release)
Singapore: Three Indonesian Mixed Martial Artists are set to battle in ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC) on 2 February 2013 when ONE FC: RETURN OF WARRIORS takes place live from the world-renowned Stadium… Read More
Tyrone Spong Versus Remy Bonkjasky Headlines GLORY 5 London
By Glory Sports International (via press release)
LONDON, England (Jan. 11, 2013) – Tickets, priced from £45, for the highly-anticipated GLORY 5 London: Spong vs. Bonjasky star-studded kickboxing event, taking place at Excel Arena on Saturday, March 23, are on… Read More
After Memorable UFC 155 Win, Jim Miller Hoping to Rematch Gray Maynard: “It Definitely Would Be a Different Fight Second Time Around”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Before Cain Velasquez reclaimed the heavyweight crown at UFC 155 in convincing fashion, Jim Miller was busy demonstrating why he remains one of the lightweight division’s top competitors, by working his way to an impressive decision win… Read More
Rad Martinez to Battle Shahbulat Shamhalaev in Bellator Featherweight Finale February 21st
By FCF Staff
Rad Martinez will face Shabulat Shamhalaev on February 21st to determine who will win Bellator’s latest featherweight tourney and entrench a championship bout. The tourney finale will be hosted by Salt Lake City’s Maverik Center and will… Read More
Opinion: Exit of “The Beast”
By Jesse Heitz
The sport has lost yet another legend recently. Legend may be an understatement; icon might be the better choice of words when one is attempting to accurately describe one of MMA’s pioneering superstars. Dan “The Beast” Severn… Read More
Joe Lauzon, Jim Miller, Todd Duffee and John Moraga Take UFC 155 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Joe Lauzon collected yet another performance bonus at UFC 155 tonight in Las Vegas, as the TUF veteran and perennial lightweight contender Jim Miller received “Fight of the Night” honors for their thrilling and bloody bout.
Both… Read More
Latest FCF Radio Features Tim “The Barbarian” Boetsch and TUF 16 Finale “Submission of the Night” Winner TJ Waldburger
By FCF Staff
In the latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio we talk with middleweight contender Tim “The Barbarian” Boetsch, who will face Constantinos Philippou on December 29th at UFC 155.
Then the show is also joined by welterweight… Read More
GSP vs. Nick Diaz, Carlos Condit vs. Rory MacDonald, Jake Ellenberger vs. Johny Hendricks Confirmed for UFC 158
By FCF Staff
Not only will the March 16th, UFC 158 card feature Georges St. Pierre versus Nick Diaz and Rory MacDonald taking on Carlos Condit, but the promotion has announced that Johny Hendricks will battle Jake Ellenberger at the… Read More
Benny Alloway, Nick Penner and Cody Donovan Earn TUF “Smashes” Finale Bonuses
Robert Whittaker, Colin Fletcher, Brad Scott and Alloway Collect Season Awards
By FCF Staff
Benny Alloway capped off his TUF “Smashes” season in dramatic fashion last night in Queensland, Australia, as the welterweight knocked out Manny Rodriguez with a highlight… Read More
Bellator Title Fight Between Alexander Shlemenko and Maiquel Falcao Set For Feb. 7th
By FCF Staff
With former middleweight champ Hector Lombard now with the UFC, Bellator will determine its new champion on February 7th, when Alexander Shlemenko takes on Maiquel Falcao. The bout will be hosted by the Arena at the Gwinnett… Read More
After Contending for “KO of the Night” at UFC on FOX 5, Daron Cruickshank Says “That Was Just a Little Taste of What I Can Do”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Daron Cruickshank served up a powerful reminder to casual fans at UFC on FOX 5, as to why you should tune in early for any card, by knocking out Henry Martinez with a vicious… Read More
Quote of the Day: Jake Shields Tells Johny Hendricks to “Quit Crying…It’s Cool You Beat My Old Punching Bags at AKA”
Hendricks Starts Twitter Campaign Due to Pending Title Shot for Nick Diaz
By FCF Staff
After UFC President Dana White relayed yesterday that welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre has apparently asked to fight Nick Diaz next, and that the promotion… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “Striking News:” Yodsanklai Fairtex To Fight Twice In One Month Span, The Return of American Muay Thai Star Kevin Ross and Artem Levin-Simon Marcus Showdown Postponed Yet Again
By Greg Boasberg
Last week, it was announced that AXS TV will bring full-rules Muay Thai to its network with “Lion Fight 8” on January 25 at “The Joint” inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev.… Read More
UFC on FOX 5: Official Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This weekend, the UFC stops in Seattle for UFC on FOX 5, one of the most stacked cards of the year. In the main event, Benson Henderson will defend his lightweight title against Nate Diaz. Beyond… Read More
Despite Impressive UFC 154 Win, Ivan Menjivar “Not Running After the Belt”, Wants to “Get Better and Get More Popular” First
By Kelsey Mowatt
UFC 154 was a good night for Ivan Menjivar, as the Tristar fighter tapped out Azamat Gashimov in the first round, took home “Submission of the Night” honors, and extended his overall Octagon record to 4-1. After… Read More
Mike Swick Talks UFC on FOX 5 Opponent Matt Brown: “I’ve fought many guys before that had never been knocked out, and ended up winning by KO”
By Tom Taylor
It’s been a difficult road for Mike Swick. After competing on the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, and working his way up through the UFC welterweight division, he fell on hard times and was eventually put… Read More
Invicta FC: Undefeated Claudia Gadelha Faces Carla Esparza In Promotion’s First Strawweight Title Fight and Main Event on Jan. 5 in Kansas City
Tickets go on sale Monday; Shayna Baszler vs. Alexis Davis in co-main event
Veronica Rothenhausler to make pro debut after two consecutive, five-second KO wins in amateur bouts
Courtesy of Invicta FC
Just three months after its first world championship… Read More
Tyrone Spong Returns To Kickboxing Ring To Face Legend Remy Bonjasky In GLORY Main Event In London Feb. 16
By FCF Staff
Just two weeks after his highly-anticipated MMA debut, live on NBC Sports Network for upstart promotion World Series of Fighting, Tyrone Spong will return to the kickboxing ring where he is a bona fide superstar and champion,… Read More