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UFC Newcomer Tatsuya Kawajiri Calls Out Cub Swanson for Debut
By FCF Staff
It looks like PRIDE and DREAM vet Tatsuya Kawajiri wants to jump right into the deep end of the UFC’s talent pool for his Octagon debut, as the highly regarded featherweight says he wants to fight contender … Read More
All-New Alchemist Radio Tonight
Tonight on Alchemist Radio Josh Carey from MMA Weekly will be our guest co-host as we talk to a great group of guests and preview Wednesday night’s UFC card in Brazil featuring Jake Shields vs. Demian Maia.
For those of … Read More
Opinion: Joe Schilling Wins $150,000 Glory Tournament Grand Prize, But Who Knew About It?
By Michael Hatamoto
The Glory kickboxing promotion hosted its second championship-level kickboxing show in the United States, with Glory 10 on Saturday night in Ontario, Calif., crowning a four-man middleweight tournament champion in Muay Thai stylist Joe “Stitch ‘Em Up” … Read More
All-New Alchemist Radio: MFC’s Anthony Birchak, TUF’s Chris Holdsworth, UFC Star Matt Brown and Greg Jackson
This week on Alchemist Radio we welcome back Reed Kuhn as our co-host.
We will be joined by Anthony Birchak who will battle Tito Jones in the main event of MFC 38 to become the first MFC bantamweight champion. They … Read More
All-New Alchemist Radio Tonight
This week on Alchemist Radio we usher in a whole new era. You will now be able to find our shows, interviews and stories of Full Contact Fighter (www.fcfighter.com) and we say goodbye to co-host Mitch Ciccarelli. … Read More
UFC 165: “Kid” Yamamoto Withdraws, Ivan Menjivar Has New Opponent
By FCF
The line-up for the September 21st, UFC 165 card has received a short notice change, as the promotion has announced that “Kid” Yamamoto will no longer fight Ivan Menjivar as scheduled. Octagon newcomer Wilson Reis will step in … Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features Bellator’s Nate Coy, WSOF’S Rick Glenn
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features interviews with ATT wrestling coach and Bellator welterweight Nate Coy, as well WSOF featherweight Rick Glenn.
Coy it was recently announced will fight Andy Uhrich at Bellator 101 … Read More
Bellator 106: “King Mo” Lawal-Emanuel Newton II Booked, Lawal Says “I’m Going to Destroy This Guy”
By FCF Staff
Just days after Bellator announced that Eddie Alvarez is returning to the organization and will rematch Michael Chandler at its first pay-per-view event, the promotion has confirmed that “King Mo” Lawal will fight Emanuel Newton for a … Read More
UFC on FOX 8: Veteran Aaron Riley Says Lengthy Layoff Was a “Good Experience”, Heading Into Fight With Justin Salas
By Kelsey Mowatt
When veteran Aaron Riley steps into the Octagon Saturday to throw down with Justin Salas at UFC on FOX 8, he’ll be fighting for the first time since September, 2011. For a man who already has competed … Read More
Chael Sonnen Announces New UFC Deal, Returning to Middleweight
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen has announced that after he battles Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC Fight Night 26 on August 17th, the veteran fighter will return to the middleweight division, where he was a top contender for quite some … Read More
New FCF Radio Features Bellator’s David Rickels and UFC Vet Isaac Vallie-Flagg
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features Bellator lightweight tourney winner David Rickels and UFC veteran Isaac Vallie-Flagg.
Rickels is set to fight Bellator champion Michael Chandler on July 31st in New Mexico, while … Read More
UFC Newcomer Brian Melancon Says Win Over Seth Baczynski is “Validation”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After not competing for nearly two years, Brian Melancon certainly did his best to reintroduce himself to fans at UFC 162 Saturday night, by stopping accomplished vet Seth Baczynski in the first round. The bout marked the … Read More
Opinion: Opponents for New Champ Chris Weidman?
By Michael Hatmoto
New UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman shocked the MMA world by ending the six-year championship span of Brazilian fighter Anderson Silva.
During the main event of UFC 162, Weidman was able to take Silva down and land … Read More
UFC 162: Silva’s Showboating Costs Him Title, Weidman New Champ
Legendary Fighter Says He Doesn’t Want Rematch With Weidman
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva looked like he may pull off another electrifying victory tonight at UFC 162, however, the historic reign of the middleweight came to an end at the … Read More
UFC Veteran Tim Credeur Taken Into Custody on Drug and Firearm Charges
By Timothy Gilbert
UFC veteran and former The Ultimate Fighter 7 competitor Tim Credeur was taken into custody on Monday after turning himself into Louisiana authorities.
Lafayette (LA) police issued a warrant for Credeur’s arrest on May 29 on drug … Read More
Opinion: UFC and MMA Bogged Down In New York
By Jesse Heitz
Well fight fans; here we are again, covering the trodden ground that is the fight for MMA’s legalization in the great state of New York. Unfortunately, as reported here at Full Contact Fighter, the news is … Read More
WSOF President Ray Sefo vs. Dave Huckaba Confirmed for WSOF 4, Nick Newell to Make Promotional Debut
By Timothy Gilbert
World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo has announced that he will face off against heavyweight Dave Huckaba at the upcoming WSOF 4, in addition to declaring that former XFC champion Nick Newell will fight on the … Read More
Report: CSAC Putting New TRT Exemptions On Hold
By FCF Staff
Testosterone-replacement-therapy has not only dominated MMA headlines in recent months, but the treatment has also become one of most debated and contentious issues in the sport. Now, according to reports, the California State Athletic Commission has ruled … Read More
New FCF Radio Features UFC Vets Seth Baczynski And Eddie Yagin
By FCF Staff
The latest addition of Full Contact Fighter Radio features segments with UFC veterans Seth Baczynski and Edddie Yagin.
Baczynski continues to prepare for his UFC 162 tilt with welterweight Brian Melancon, after Mike Pierce ended his six … Read More
New FCF Radio Features UFC 161’s Jake Shields and UFC on FOX 8’s Yves Edwards
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with veteran fighters Jake Shields and Yves Edwards. Shields is preparing for a June 15th bout with welterweight Tyron Woodley at UFC 161, while Edwards is … Read More