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By FCF Staff

Recently Dana White said he’s “done” with Misha Cirkunov and wasn’t interested in resigning the light-heavyweight, but now the UFC President’s reported they’ve come to terms with the fighter.

Cirkunov entered free agency following his submission win … Read More

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Cris “Cyborg” Justino has been granted a Therapeutic Use Exemption by USADA, clearing the way for the featherweight star to fight in the coming weeks.

Since it was announced that Justino had tested positive for a diuretic … Read More

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The UFC has announced the cast for the upcoming, 25th Season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, and it will include several 30 fight plus vets, including Joe Stevenson.

TUF 25, which will be coached by Cody Garbrandt and … Read More

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Ian McCall has a new opponent for UFC 208, as the promotion’s announced that Jarred Brooks is stepping in for Neil Seery.

According to a statement from the promotion, Seery has withdrawn from the bout due to … Read More

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ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (January 23, 2017) – Undefeated M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Alexey Kunchenko will now be challenged by fellow Russian Maksim Grabovich, who has replaced injured Shavkat Rakhmonov, March 3, at M-1 Challenge 75 in Moscow.… Read More

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Marlon Moraes continues to talk with the UFC, and if the free agent, WSOF champ signs a deal, his manager would like to see him fight Jimmie Rivera.

In recent years, the 28 year-old has established himself … Read More

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The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter’s podcast features talks with Victory FC’s Rob Emerson and Ryan Stoddard.

Emerson, who is VFC’s 135 champ, is preparing for a December 9th contest with Ryan Roberts. The bout will … Read More

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s broadcasting deal with FOX Sports is set to expire in 2018, and according to a new report, the promotion is hoping to quadruple what it currently earns for its television rights.

The UFC … Read More

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A six-bout main card is locked in following the official weigh-in for Victory Fighting Championship’s VFC 53 which takes place on Wednesday, November 23rd at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in Waterloo, Iowa, and live on … Read More

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The UFC has posted a preview for “The Thrill and the Agony” video from last weekend’s UFC 205 card, and it features some very interesting footage.

In the beginning of the video, cameras capture Khabib Nurmagomedov as … Read More

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (November 1, 2016) – An undisclosed injury to Pat Curran, who was originally scheduled to fight John Teixeira (20-1-2), has opened the door for a lightweight main event pitting Patricky Pitbull (16-8) against Derek … Read More

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Tim Kennedy is scheduled to fight Rashad Evans at the UFC’s first ever card in New York City, and for the veteran fighter, it’s extremely fitting that he’s competing at the event.

Kennedy will take Evans on … Read More

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RFA 45 took place on Friday in Prior Lake, Minnesota, and the card saw a new champion crowned, and a champ defend his title.

In the main event, Gerald Meerschaert submitted Chase Waldon with a first round, … Read More

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20 October 2016 – Manila, Philippines: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced its return to the state-of-the-art Mall of Asia Arena in Manila for another evening of world-class mixed … Read More

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (October 3, 2016) – A welterweight showdown pitting Paul “Semtex” Daley (38-14-2) against Derek “The Barbaric” Anderson (14-2) as well as a heavyweight bout featuring Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) against Javy “Eye Candy” Ayala (9-5) … Read More

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Following the confirmation that Alexander Gustafsson will fight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC FN 100, the promotion has announced several more fights for the November 19th card.

One of the match-ups will see Krzysztof Jotko take on … Read More

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NEW YORK – Sept. 14, 2016 – Combate Americas today announced the addition of three bouts, including a featherweight (145 pounds) co-main event contest between streaking Urijah Faber protégé Erick Sanchez (7-2) and hard-hitting knockout artist Victor … Read More

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) president Ed Soares announced today that the RFA will be returning to Minnesota in October with a championship doubleheader set at the top of the card. In the main … Read More

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There has been considerable talk and speculation in recents weeks if MMA will finally see the creation of a fighter union, and another group has stepped forward in this effort.

The Professional Fighters Association (PFA) has been … Read More