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UFC Vet Victor Valimaki and Ryan Ford Confirmed for Feb.11th Aggression MMA
By FCF Staff
The Edmonton, Alberta based promotion Aggression MMA has confirmed two of the bouts for its upcoming February 11th event, as UFC vet Victor Valimaki will fight light-heavyweight Tim Chemelli and noted welterweight Ryan Ford will face prospect… Read More
Sengoku Vet Nick Denis Added to UFC Roster
By FCF Staff
It appears as though the Ultimate Fighting Championship has signed another Senogoku veteran to its ranks, as Canadian bantamweight Nick Denis has been added to the promotion’s online roster of 135lb. fighters.
Despite the addition of his… Read More
Former IFL Champ Schultz Returning at ROF 42, Toner vs. Macias Headlines
By FCF Staff
Ring of Fire has announced that former International Fight League lightweight champ Ryan “The Lion” Shultz, will return to action for the first time in over two years, at the promotion’s upcoming December 17th card.
Schultz (21-12-1)… Read More
Claude Patrick Not a “Fan of Reckless Talk,” Plans to “Work Way” Into Media Focus
By Kelsey Mowatt
When news surfaced earlier this month that an injured Rory MacDonald would be unable to fight veteran Brian Ebersole at UFC 140 as scheduled, the promotion turned to another of Canada’s top ranked welterweights in Claude Patrick… Read More
“JP” Reese to Fight Bobby Green at Nov. 18th Challengers
By FCF Staff
Just days before Strikeforce will hold its latest Challengers event in Las Vegas, Nevada, the promotion has announced that James “JP” Reese has stepped in for the injured Isaac Vallie-Flagg, and will fight lightweight Bobby Green.
The… Read More
Travis Wiuff: “Whoever made the decision to bring me in made a huge mistake”
Veteran ready for Bellator tournament after defeating light-heavyweight champ M’Pumbu
By Kelsey Mowatt
Aside from a knockout loss to former UFC competitor Tim Hague last October, 33 year-old Travis Wiuff has been somewhat quietly going about his business over… Read More
Jorge Gurgel Blasts Critics Of Wife Zoila’s Request For Fans Assistance With Medical Bills
By Michael Steczkowski
Zoila Gurgel was quite a hot topic of conversation this week. The result of the up and coming female MMA star’s online request for assistance with her medical expenses stemming from a torn ACL sustained in… Read More
Jorge Masvidal: Gilbert (Melendez) Doesn’t Have Hands Like Me
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After recapping his teammate Alexis Vila’s win at Bellator last weekend, lightweight superstar Jorge Masvidal talks with Full Contact Fighter about his highly-anticipated showdown with Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez… Read More
Edson Berto Ready for Luis Palomino: “I’m going to win; I need that win”
By Kelsey Mowatt
It’s been a long 18 months in the career of the James Edson Berto, as since he tapped out Greg Loughran with a first round heel hook in April, 2010, the Florida veteran has yet to… Read More
Interview: MMA Journalist and Ring Announcer Rodolfo Roman
By Cameron Conaway
Rodolfo Roman is a journalist, an MMA ring announcer and the host of “The Roman Show.” He’s a diversely talented man, one who can announce a new MMA champion, then ask thoughtful interview questions to MMA’s top… Read More
On the Rise: Tristar Lightweight Mike Ricci
By Kelsey Mowatt
Over the years, Montreal’s Tristar Gym has forged a reputation for not only being one of Canada’s top training facilities, but for producing and preparing some of mixed-martial-arts best athletes. Through the accomplishments of UFC Welterweight Champion… Read More
Re-United With His Family, Fired Up Brett Rogers Returns To Action Against Eddie Sanchez In Titan Fighting Championship Sept. 23
“The Grim” looking beyond UFC and Strikeforce, to possibly fighting in Japan
By FCF Staff
Former Strikeforce heavyweight superstar Brett “The Grim” Rogers has re-surfaced after his recent legal troubles stemming from domestic dispute charges, and will make… Read More
Denis Kang Taking Time Off “to Re-Charge,” Planning December Return
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following back-to-back losses to Jesse Taylor and Seung Bae Whi in May and July respectively, UFC and Pride veteran Denis Kang has decided to take some time off from active competition and recharge himself both mentally… Read More
M-1 Champ Magomed Sultanakhmedov Would Welcome Bouts with Zuffa Fighters
By Kelsey Mowatt
In March, Magomed Sultanakhmedov introduced himself to many North American fans in memorable fashion, by stopping Tyson Jeffries with a vicious barrage of strikes live on the Showtime Network. Not only was it one of the… Read More
Josh Neer Signs 4 Fight Deal with UFC; Returning vs. Keith Wisniewski Oct. 1st
By FCF Staff
Following a weekend stoppage victory over Blas Avena at Superior Cage Combat II, Josh Neer (pictured) has signed a four fight deal to return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and will take on fellow… Read More
Eddie Alvarez vs. Michael Chandler Scheduled for Oct. 15th
By FCF Staff
Bellator has announced that Season 4 lightweight tournament winner Michael Chandler will fight the promotion’s champion Eddie Alvarez, October 15th in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The bout will headline the Bellator 54 card. (Pictured:… Read More
Report: Jeff “The Big Frog” Curran Returning to UFC
By FCF Staff
Jeff “The Big Frog” Curran told FCF in May that he was holding out for another bout with Zuffa and the UFC, and according to reports today the accomplished fighter has gotten his wish.
A source… Read More
Danillo Villefort Confirms Aug. 12th Bout with Nate James
By FCF Staff
Danillo Villefort will make his Strikeforce debut at the promotion’s upcoming August 12th Challengers card in Las Vegas against Bellator vet Nate James.Villefort made the announcement on his Twitter account and the match-up has… Read More
Louis Taylor Injured, Anthony Smith Fighting Ben Lagman at Challengers 17
By FCF Staff
Just days removed from its upcoming July 22nd, Challengers event in Las Vegas, Nevada, Strikeforce has announced that Louis Taylor will not compete on the card as scheduled due to injury. The promotion announced… Read More
Nate Marquardt No Longer Suspended
By FCF Staff
Former UFC middleweight contender Nate Marquardt is free to compete again, as today the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission has announced that the veteran has met all the necessary requirements to have his suspension lifted… Read More