Full Contact’s Spring Blowout sale is going on right now. Every item is under $17.99. This deal includes super-soft burnouts, fashion tees, comfy beanies, sexy booty shorts, and even our infant and youth apparel.
Shop now at www.FullContactAthletics.com.
Charles Cheeks(4-2) is on quite a journey right now. The MMA fighter out of Bismarck, ND is on a three fight win streak and is looking to extend the streak this weekend at Golden Cage MMA’s ‘Magic City Mayhem II’ in Minot, ND. Cheeks is coming off of wins over Jacob Hauck, David Wallette, and Jesse Evans for the Impact Fighting Championship Lightweight Title in December.
Cheeks has been wearing the signature Full Contact crest since our inception back in September 2010. I still remember seeing his second-ever fight in New Town, ND. He’s come a long ways since that fight back in November 2010.
He’s been developing his skills and body and is now ripping through the North Dakota MMA circuit, while acquiring quite a fan base. Once you meet Cheeks, you’ll automatically notice something. That something is his down-to-earth personality and his true gratefulness. He’s devoted to his family, training, faith, and inspiring people each and every day.
I’m glad to not only call him a Full Contact-sponsored warrior, but also my friend. I hope that you all have the opportunity to meet him and see him in the UFC octagon.
If you are interested in becoming a part of Cheeks’ journey, please contact him directly at cheeks2106@yahoo.com for more information. Cheeks recently graduated from the University of Mary in Bismarck and works and trains full-time. Your sponsorship directly helps with training and travelling expenses associated with his MMA career.
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UFC | Brazil 
| Change– | Win33 | Loss4 | Draw0 |
After Jon Jones’ impressive weekend win, “The Spider” reportedly called UFC President Dana White to ask for a superfight. Is he overlooking undefeated Chris Weidman, who meets Silva in July?
| Change– | Win18 | Loss1 | Draw0 |
After destroying heavy underdog Chael Sonnen, Jones looks almost unbeatable. He’ll need time off to heal a gruesome toe injury, but could Silva and a big-money fight await?
| Change– | Win24 | Loss2 | Draw0 |
GSP recently landed the role of villain Batroc The Leaper in the next “Captain America” movie. We still think Johny Hendricks is the tougher opponent.
| Change– | Win22 | Loss1 | Draw0 |
Aldo eventually wants to move from featherweight to lightweight, but the champ’s current division has never been deeper.
| Change– | Win19 | Loss2 | Draw0 |
Henderson’s win over Gilbert Melendez was the second split-decision win in the past three fights for “Smooth.” Fortunately his girlfirend’s quick proposal reply seemed a more unanimous choice.
| Change– | Win19 | Loss1 | Draw0 |
Cruz has been on the sidelines for 19 months due to a knee injury. Unfortunately for fight fans, their constant complaints about the layoff aren’t making him heal any quicker.
| Change– | Win17 | Loss2 | Draw1 |
The UFC’s first flyweight champion will have home-field advantage when he meets up-and-comer John Moraga in Seattle at July’s UFC on FOX 8 event.
| Change– | Win11 | Loss1 | Draw0 |
Up next for Velasquez is a rematch with Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva, whom he’s defeated once before. It’s not the sexiest rematch, but it’s justified, which is more than we can say for some recent UFC title fights.
| Change– | Win30 | Loss1 | Draw0 |
First up for the interim champ is Eddie Wineland. After that, the title-unification bout with Cruz could finally, mercifully, thankfully happen.
| Change– | Win15 | Loss1 | Draw0 |
Welterweight kingpin St-Pierre insists he doesn’t fear the beard, but Hendricks’ ample facial hair and punching power put top contenders Martin Kampmann and Jon Fitch to sleep. Can Hendricks do the same to the champ?
| Change– | Win15 | Loss2 | Draw0 |
Dos Santos is widely considered the best heavyweight boxer in MMA. That said, Mark Hunt has a granite chin and incredible power. Who’s going to land first?
| Change– | Win18 | Loss3 | Draw0 |
Benavidez lost a recent shot at the flyweight belt, but he’s still clearly the top fighter in his division behind champ Demetrious Johnson.
| Change– | Win19 | Loss3 | Draw0 |
Machida needs an opponent, as does fellow contender Alexander Gustafsson. They both want it, too. Let’s get it booked, UFC.
| Change– | Win12 | Loss0 | Draw0 |
Cormier looked respectable, if not necessarily flashy, in his UFC debut. Now “DC” needs to decide if his future lies with the big boys at heavyweight or down one division at 205 pounds.
| Change– | Win16 | Loss2 | Draw0 |
“Showtime” could have been the UFC’s No. 1 contender at lightweight but elected instead to drop down to 145 pounds for a guaranteed shot at Jose Aldo, a fight that could very well look like a video-game kung-fu contest.
| Win29 | Loss9 | Draw0 |
| Win21 | Loss3 | Draw0 |
| Win7 | Loss0 | Draw0 |
The 2013 Miss Hooters ND Pageant is this Saturday at The Venue at The Hub in Fargo, ND. You can check out all 20 contestants and vote for People’s Choice at http://bit.ly/ZY2GeQ.
Full Contact supports Hooters and we hope you do, too!
In cased you missed, here is Jon Jones’ broken big toe. This is gross…..really gross….we know.
John “Bones” Jones took on Chael Sonnen at UFC 159 this past weekend.
Full Contact is proud to announce their newest addition to Team FC. Gary Ouellette was born and raised in Wahalla, ND, where he wrestled, played football and started an interest in arm wrestling growing up. He found a love for the training and competing in arm wrestling events. He started training hard and going to tournaments every chance he could get. By 2004 he won the North Dakota State Championship both right and left at 0-154lb class.
In 2007, Gary moved to Grand Forks, ND and found Iron Works Gym, where he still currently trains and found a new passion for weightlifting. He walked in the gym at 154lbs and within three years he put on 50lbs of muscle. He accomplished this training five days a week and eating the right amount of protein and having a healthy diet. After three years of dedication, friends of the gym who had already competed in body building turned him onto the sport. In March 2012, Gary entered his first competition. He continues to train tirelessly and will participate in many future events. Ouellette becomes Full Contact’s first sponsored bodybuilder/arm wrestler.
Full Contact-sponsored fighter Derek Varin(Grand Rapids, MN) will put his perfect 5-0 record on the line Saturday, Feb. 2, when he takes on Derek Getzel for the CFX lightweight title at the St. Cloud Rivers Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud, MN.
The doors open for CFX 44 at 6 p.m. with the fights beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $35 for second row seats, and $45 for first row seating. Ticket information can be obtained online at cagetix.com. Tickets purchased online help pay for Varin’s training.
You can purchase Iron Range WolfPac shirts online at www.FullContactAthletics.com. These are exclusive to Varin’s gym in Hibbing, MN.
Photo By: Jordan Axtman via Hybrid Studios at www.hybridstudiosnd.com
Impact Fighting Championship’s lightweight interim title was up for grabs last night at the Bismarck Civic Center. Full Contact Athletics is proud to announce that one of their own is the new champion. Charles Cheeks III, fighting out of Bismarck, ND, defeated Jessi Evans of Fargo, ND in dominating style.
After the fights, hundreds of people partied at the Broken Oar for the Full Contact Fight After Party. Special thank you to the Broken Oar, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Bacardi, HOT 97 5, and 96.5 The Fox for their support of the event.
Full Contact-sponsored Charles Cheeks is making the radio station rounds today in Bismarck-Mandan promoting his Impact Fighting Championship lightweight title fight. Cheeks will be facing Jessi Evans out of Fargo, ND for the interim lightweight belt at the Bismarck Civic Center on Saturday night. Special thanks to HOT 97 5 and 96.5 The Fox for thier help. Learn more about Cheeks at www.FullContactAthletics.com.
The first-ever Full Contact Fight After Party will be held Saturday, December 8 at the Broken Oar in Mandan, ND after Impact Fighting Championship- Armageddon. Meet Full Contact-sponsored Charles Cheeks after he fights for an IFC belt and also take advantage of free shots and $2 PBR cans. Also, don’t forget to check out the Full Contact girls while you are there! Get in some gear for the fights and party at www.FullContactAthletics.com.
