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Bellator 131: Tito Ortiz Edges Stephan Bonnar, Will Brooks Becomes Undisputed Lightweight Champ
By FCF Staff
Tito Ortiz recorded his second win with Bellator tonight in San Diego, as the light-heavyweight worked his way to a split decision win over rival Stephan Bonnar.
The fight served as the headliner for Bellator 131, which… Read More
Bellator 131 Weigh-In Results: Tito Ortiz and Stephan Bonnar set for Main Event
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for Bellator 131, which will go down in San Diego’s Valley View Casino Center.
In the main event, former UFC light-heavyweight champ Tito Ortiz will battle Stephan Bonnar.
The card will… Read More
Report: Nate Diaz Talks UFC Contract Dispute, Says he was “Underappreciated” and “Underpaid”
By FCF Staff
Having been booked to fight Rafael dos Anjos at UFC on FOX 13, Nate Diaz has decided to discuss the highly publicized, contract dispute, which left him sidelined for months.
Recently the UFC announced that Diaz will… Read More
Bellator 131: Joe Vedepo to Face “King Mo” Lawal
By FCF Staff
After Tom DeBlass was forced to withdraw from his November 15th bout with “King Mo” Lawal, Bellator has announced that Joe Vedepo will fight the former Strikeforce champ.
Vedepo has been tapped to face Lawal at Bellator… Read More
Bellator 131: Final Card Finalized for Nov. 15th Card
By FCF Staff
Bellator has released the entire line-up for the promotion’s upcoming, November 15th card in San Diego, which will feature Tito Ortiz taking on fellow UFC vet Stephan Bonnar in the main event.
In addition, the card… Read More
Nate Diaz Returning to Action, Fighting Rafael dos Anjos in December
By FCF Staff
After spending nearly a year on the sidelines, and a highly publicized contract dispute with the UFC, Nate Diaz is returning to action on December 13th and will fight Rafael dos Anjos.
The lightweight scrap will co-headline… Read More
Report: UFC FN 49 Draws Less Than 700,000 Viewers
By FCF Staff
Although Benson Henderson has drawn solid numbers for FOX and FOX Sports in the past, the former lightweight champ’s latest main event reportedly averaged less than 700,000 viewers.
Henderson took on Rafael dos Anjos in the main… Read More
Report: Lightweight Josh Thomson Believes Heavier Fighters Not as Good, “They Start Being One-Dimensional”
By FCF Staff
As Josh Thomson gets ready to face Bobby Green at UFC on FOX 12 this Saturday, the lightweight is likely raising eyebrows throughout MMA, with comments he’s made about heavier weight classes.
The veteran fighter, who trains… Read More
UFC FN 49: Ernest Chavez Moving to 145, Fighting Mirsad Bektic
By FCF Staff
After going 1-1 in the UFC’s lightweight division, the promotion has announced that Ernest Chavez is moving to featherweight and will fight Mirsad Bektic on August 23rd.
The bout will be part of UFC Fight Night 49,… Read More
UFC FN 42: MMA Lab’s John Crouch Believes John Moraga “Feels Good Wherever” in Rematch With John Dodson
By Kelsey Mowatt
Nearly one year after John Moraga came up short against flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson at UFC on FOX 8, the accomplished wrestler continues to work his way back to another title shot.
Following a… Read More
New FCF Radio Features John Crouch, Wayne Barrett and Lee Mein
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with MMA Lab coach John Crouch, GLORY middleweight Wayne Barrett and CMAC head instructor Lee Mein.
Crouch discusses Benson Henderson’s upcoming, June 7th bout with Rustam Khabilov,… Read More
Report: Nate Diaz Blasts UFC Over Pay, Says “I Don’t Get Paid Sh-t”
Dana White Responds “Get Back to Work”
By FCF Staff
In February, Nate Diaz relayed publicly that he’s hoping for his UFC release, and… Read More
UFC FN 43: Patrick Cummins to Fight Francimar Barroso
By FCF Staff
After dropping his UFC debut to light-heavyweight contender Daniel Cormier in February, Patrick Cummins will look for his first Octagon victory versus Francimar Barroso on June 7th.
The bout will be part of UFC Fight Night 43,… Read More
Cast For “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 19 Revealed
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has revealed the cast for the latest season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, which will get underway April 16th on FOX Sports 1. TUF 19 will feature competitors from the middleweight and light-heavyweight division,… Read More
UFC FN 38 Highlights: “Hendo” Stops Rua, Discusses Memorable Win
Nate Diaz Requests Release From UFC Contract
By FCF Staff
Although longtime training partner Gilbert Melendez recently resigned with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Nate Diaz took to Twitter Wednesday to request his release from the world’s biggest MMA promotion.
The 28 year-old fighter, who is coming off… Read More
Gilbert Melendez Signs New Deal With UFC, Coaching Opposite Anthony Pettis For TUF 20
By FCF Staff
One of the UFC’s top fighters won’t be heading to Bellator after all, as the promotion has announced that it’s re-signed Gilbert Melendez to a new deal, which will see the lightweight coach opposite Anthony Pettis on… Read More
(Updated) Multi-Fight Deal Between Bellator And Gilbert Melendez in Place, UFC Holds Matching Rights
By FCF Staff
Earlier in the week UFC President Dana White relayed Gilbert Melendez “should start looking elsewhere”, as a result of stalled contract negotiations, and it appears the lightweight was already doing so.
According to a press release sent… Read More
Report: Contract Negotiations Between Gilbert Melendez And UFC Not Going Well
By FCF Staff
Gilbert Melendez may have had two memorable performances in his first UFC campaign, but according to a new report, contract negotiations between the lightweight and the promotion aren’t going well.
The 31 year-old fighter, who is coming… Read More
Report: Manager Wants Jose Aldo-Anthony Pettis Fight at Catchweight
By FCF Staff
After it looked as though an all-star bout between Anthony Pettis and Jose Aldo would materialize in the coming months, following the latter’s win at UFC 169, the fight’s progress has apparently hit a… Read More