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Eddie Alvarez is Reporting Bout With Anthony Pettis is Official
By FCF Staff
It looks as though the UFC has added an all-star lightweight fight to its January schedule, as Eddie Alvarez is reporting that he’s fighting Anthony Pettis on January 17th. The UFC is scheduled to hold an event… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features Prestige FC’s Alex Ricci
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features a talk with lightweight Alex Ricci, who will face Gil Guardado at Prestige FC 1 on October 24th.
Ricci heads into the fight armed with a record of… Read More
Can Grappling Follow MMA Into The Spotlight? Submission Series Pro’s Cat Cat Clarke Weighs-In
By Kelsey Mowatt
Over the last couple of years combat sports fans and martial artists have been treated to a new wave of submission focused events, but does this mean grappling is on its way to… Read More
Claudia Gadelha Says She’ll be Healthy and Ready to Battle Joanna Jedrzejczyk
By FCF Staff
Following reports that Claudia Gadelha is injured and may not be able to fight strawweight champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 195 as expected, the contender has assured fans that she’ll be ready to go.
Recently it was reported… Read More
Rashad Evans to Face Ryan Bader in Octagon Return
By FCF Staff
Former UFC light-heavyweight champ Rashad Evans has his next bout, as the fighter has been booked to fight fellow contender Ryan Bader on October 3rd.
The fight will mark the first time Evans (19-3-1) has fought since… Read More
Chris Weidman Talks Super Fight With Jon Jones: “Who’s The True King of New York?”
By FCF Staff
Since there’s been indications recently that professional MMA could finally be legalized in New York sooner than later, Chris Weidman is already campaigning for some historic fights in his home state.
The UFC Middleweight Champion recently spoke… Read More
MFC’s Graham Spencer “Can’t Wait to Get Back” After Delayed Shoulder Surgery
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although it didn’t take long for Graham Spencer to make his presence felt in the Maximum Fighting Championship, due to a serious injury, over 18 months will likely have gone by before he competes… Read More
(Updated) Report: Thiago Silva Arrested on Multiple Charges After Florida Incident
By FCF Staff
UFC light-heavyweight Thiago Silva is facing multiple charges after an incident in Oakland Park, Florida, Thursday night.
According to a report from NBC Miami.com, Silva allegedly threatened people at the Pablo Popovitch Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Center, before barricading himself… Read More
Report: Mauricio Zingano, Husband and Coach of Cat Zingano, Dies at 37
By FCF Staff
According to multiple reports, Mauricio Zingano, the coach and husband of UFC bantamweight Cat Zingano, has passed away at the age of 37.
The third degree, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt reportedly died in his Westminster, Colorado… Read More
“Bigfoot” Silva Releases Statement After Failing Post UFN 33 Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Mark Hunt and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva may have engaged in one of the sport’s best heavyweight fights at UFN 33, December 6th, but the latter has reportedly failed his post fight drug test and won’t be fighting… Read More
Opinion: Shane Del Rosario
By Jesse Heitz
Last Tuesday the MMA world learned that current UFC Heavyweight, Shane del Rosario, had suffered a heart attack at his home, a story that was reported here at Full Contact Fighter. Unfortunately, it appears that his condition… Read More
Bellator 104: Hawn and Keslar Advance to Welterweight Finals
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s Bellator 104 card in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which saw Rick Hawn and Ron Keslar advance to the welterweight tourney finals.
Hawn worked his way to a unanimous decision win over Brent… Read More
Report: Michael Bisping and Mark Munoz Have Agreed to October 26th Bout
By FCF Staff
It appears as though Mark Munoz might have his next bout lined up already, only days removed from the unanimous decision he recorded over Tim Boetsch at UFC 162. A report has surfaced stating that Michael Bisping… Read More
WSOF 3: Josh Burkman Chokes Out Jon Fitch
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from the third World Series of Fighting card tonight in Las Vegas, which saw Josh Burkman spoil the promotional debut of Jon Fitch, by choking out the former UFC welterweight contender in just… Read More
Josh Burkman On Rematch With Jon Fitch: “Winner Of This Fight Is Definitely The Top Welterweight In The WSOF”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Since Josh Burkman exited from the UFC in 2008, following a three fight losing streak, “The People’s Warrior” has done his best to evolve as a fighter and to renew the high expectations that followed… Read More
WSOF 3’s John Gunderson on Dan Lauzon: “I’m Coming In To Put Him Away”
By Timothy Gilbert
When John Gunderson was introduced to the sport of MMA, he came within moments of accepting a professional fight. He had minimal prior training and was only in the arena to watch the night’s event, but when… Read More
ONE FC: Shinichi Kojima Fighting Yasuhiro Urushitani September 13th For Flyweight Title
By FCF Staff
ONE FC has announced that accomplished Japanese vets Shinichi Kojima and Yasuhiro Urushitani will battle for the promotion’s vacant flyweight title, on September 13th. The event will be hosted by the Istora Senayan in Jakarata, Indonesia.
Kojima (13-5-5) is… Read More
Michael Bisping Responds To Luke Rockhold Call Out
By FCF Staff
Luke Rockhold is hoping to get back on track, following his memorable stoppage loss to Vitor Belfort at UFC on FX 8, and the former Strikeforce champ has targeted another established vet in Michael Bisping.
Rockhold called… Read More
Michael Bisping To Alan Belcher: “All I’ve Got To Do Is Show Up, Slap Your Little Face, Take My Check And Go Home”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While you’d be hard pressed to argue that Michael Bisping isn’t one of MMA’s most polarizing fighters, there’s also no questioning the fact that he’s one of the sport’s most captivating, in and out of the… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Bleacher Report’s Dishonest Attack on Bellator, Brett Rogers, unfair
By Joshua Molina
Bleacher Report has another odd article today blasting Bellator for signing and promoting Brett Rogers’ fight this Friday on MTV 2.
Rogers was the one-time Strikeforce rising star who KO’d Andrei Arlovski and nearly upset Fedor Emelianenko.… Read More