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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 15^th bout with welterweight Tyron Woodley at UFC 161, while Edwards is … Read More

By GLORY (via press release)

NEW YORK, N.Y. (May 14, 2013) – Hard-hitting upstart Wayne Barrett (1-0, 1 KO) of Queens, N.Y. will compete on the biggest stage of his young professional fight career when he faces off with fellow … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

As one would likely expect, it hasn’t taken UFC and Strikeforce vet Caros Fodor to find work, as the lightweight has informed Full Contact Fighter that he’s signed a six fight deal with ONE FC.

Fodor (7-3), … Read More

By FCF Staff

According to a press release sent out by the parties, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has signed a three year, television deal with BT Sport, which will be launching several new premium channels in the United Kingdom and … Read More

By GLORY (via press release)

SINGAPORE (May 7, 2013) – Twenty-seven year-old martial arts fighting superstar Tyrone “King of the Ring” Spong (69-6-1 43 KOs) of Boca Raton, Fla. via Suriname will compete in the one-night, single-elimination GLORY 9 New … Read More

By FCF Staff

Although earlier in the week it was widely reported that Cheick Kongo’s seven year run with the UFC has likely concluded, the French heavyweight has issued a statement on Facebook, which leaves the door open to a … Read More

Daniel Ghita to Battle Brice Guidon

By GLORY (via press release)

SINGAPORE (April 23, 2013) – GLORY, the world’s premier kickboxing league that is home to the greatest martial arts stand-up fighters on the planet, today announced that it will … Read More

By FCF Staff

In the latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio, host Kelsey Mowatt is joined by UFC veterans Cole Miller and Joe Proctor.

Miller is set to take on Bart Palaszewski at this Saturday’s TUF 17 Finale in … Read More

By FCF Staff

UFC veteran Raphael Assuncao is currently riding a three fight win streak, and the 30 year-old vet has reportedly been awarded for his efforts by the promotion. According to a tweet from Assuncao, the fighter has signed … Read More

By Jesse Heitz

I have spent several previous articles writing on the battle for MMA’s legalization in the state of New York.  Over the course of the last few months, it looked like the small band of misguided politicians and … Read More

By Jesse Heitz

Again this week the chatter about the prospects of MMA’s legalization in the state of New York has intensified.  The call for this long overdue move seems to get louder and louder with each passing day.  Now, … Read More

“Not Looking Past” Bellator Finals Opponent Mikhail Zayats

By Kelsey Mowatt

For several years, the name Emanuel Newton been a familiar one with MMA insiders and hardcore fans, thanks to several notable wins and securing titles with organizations like the … Read More

By FCF Staff

Bellator’s latest card in Salt Lake City, Utah, tonight featured several memorable stoppage wins, as all of five of the event’s tournament bouts ended by TKO, KO or submission.

In the featherweight tourney finale, feared striker Shahbulat … Read More

By FCF Staff

The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s parent company ZUFFA has reportedly scored a significant win in its lawsuit with the State of New York to lift its ban on MMA. Although it remains to be seen what materializes next, … Read More

By Glory Sports International (via press release)

SINGAPORE (Feb 5, 2013) – – Glory Sports International, the parent company of the world’s new premiere kickboxing league, GLORY World Series, today announced the appointment of former WWE Executive VP Andrew Whitaker … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Even before Strikeforce permanently shut its doors, following its final event on January 12th, there was a steady stream of announcements confirming UFC bouts for many of the promotion’s more established competitors. Although some observers may have … Read More

Says GLORY is in discussion with Showtime about a future TV deal in The U.S.

“These are the biggest, baddest guys in the world in stand-up fighting.”

By Joshua Molina

Monday’s big New Year’s Eve show from Saitama Super Arena … Read More

By Jesse Heitz

The year 2012 was an interesting one for MMA to be sure.  There were undoubtedly many highs and lows, peaks and valleys.  We’ve seen a resurgence in steroid use this year.  Retirements of longtime fan-favorite fighters.  We … Read More

By Joshua Molina

If you love fighting, suspense and drama, there’s only one place to be on New Year’s Eve.

Watching DREAM 18 and Glory 4 live on Internet Pay Per View, or, for the first time ever, on the … Read More

By Glory Sports International (via Press Release)

TOKYO, Japan (Dec. 26, 2011) – Women’s superstar Marloes Coenen (20-5) of the Netherlands has been added to the stacked DREAM 18 MMA card at Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo, Japan on New … Read More