Full Contact Contender 45: Walsh vs. Silva is a mixed martial arts event to take place on March 7, 2026 at The Olympia in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom.


Fight Card

Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)

Flyweight Connor Walsh vs. Chico Silva 125 lbs Flyweight Championship
Women Summer Onley vs. Myllena Messias 135 lbs Bantamweight Championship
Lightweight Martin Stapleton vs. Chris Stringer 155 lbs The Legacy Championship
Lightweight Liam McCracken vs. Nonato Junior 161 lbs
Welterweight Jamie Davies vs. Davi Rodrigues 176 lbs
Welterweight Jordan Rutherford vs. José Alves 170 lbs
Catchweight Billy Adams vs. Aln Santos 159 lbs
Flyweight Alex Home vs. Christian Young 125 lbs
Welterweight Jack McLeod vs. Gabriel Augusto 176 lbs

Amateur Card

Lightweight Jake Davis vs. David Tanios 155 lbs
Featherweight Dean Jarvis vs. Connor Nicolson 145 lbs
Bantamweight Damien Mangan vs. Marcus Webster 135 lbs
Welterweight Ethan Cain vs. Peter Ndubuisi 170 lbs
Lightweight Charlie Ash vs. Sandryno Dobrin 155 lbs
Featherweight Adam Shephard vs. Owen Usman 145 lbs
Middleweight Charlie Beesley vs. Telmo Manduco 185 lbs


Background

The Liverpool Legacy: Redemption and Gold at FCC 45!

The historic, red-brick arches of The Olympia are set to vibrate with the roar of the Scouse faithful as Full Contact Contender returns to its spiritual home. On March 7, 2026, FCC 45 stands as a testament to the promotion’s resilience and its reputation as the premier launchpad for European talent. Despite a shifting landscape behind the scenes, the card has coalesced into a high-stakes night of championship drama and veteran warfare, ensuring that the legacy of "The Olympia" remains written in blood and sweat.

The Main Event: Walsh Defends the Throne Against the Brazilian Threat

The evening is headlined by a Flyweight Championship clash that defines the "next man up" mentality of the sport. Originally slated to face Eduardo Santos, the champion Connor Walsh saw his plans upended by a late withdrawal. Refusing to let the Liverpool crowd down, Walsh now welcomes the dangerous Chico Silva into the eye of the storm. Walsh has become a cornerstone of the regional 125-pound division, known for his relentless pace and clinical finishing ability. In Silva, he faces a volatile Brazilian striker eager to hijack the champion's momentum on home soil. This is a quintessential high-speed chess match where one mistake in the pocket could end a title reign in an instant.

Dual Crowns: The Women's Bantamweight and Legacy Titles

The championship intensity doesn't stop at the flyweights. The vacant Bantamweight Championship is on the line as the surging Summer Onley collides with Myllena Messias. Onley represents the vanguard of the new generation of British female talent, but she faces a stern test in the seasoned Messias, who travels from Brazil with the intention of bringing gold back to South America.

Adding a layer of prestige to the evening is The Legacy Championship, a unique bout pitting two icons of the domestic circuit against one another. Martin Stapleton and Chris Stringer meet at 155 pounds in a matchup that honors their decades of service to the sport. This isn't just about a belt; it's a "sorting hat" for the true patriarch of the lightweight ranks, pitting Stapleton’s tactical grappling against the legendary durability of Stringer.

The Scouse Surge: McCracken and the Rising Guard

The main card is further bolstered by the return of Liam McCracken, who faces Nonato Junior in a 161-pound catchweight bout that many insiders are tipping as a potential "Fight of the Night." McCracken’s technical evolution has made him one of the most talked-about prospects in the North West, and a win over a gritty veteran like Junior would signal his readiness for the global stage. From the welterweight thunder of Jamie Davies and Davi Rodrigues to the flyweight fire of Alex Home and Christian Young, the event is a comprehensive showcase of the grit and technical mastery that defines the UK scene.

The Olympia Crucible

As the local faithful fill the theater, the atmosphere will be a reminder of why Liverpool remains a fortress for mixed martial arts. FCC has built its reputation on matchmaking that favors the brave, ensuring that every athlete who steps into the cage is tested to their absolute limit. Whether it is a champion navigating a late opponent change or an amateur like Ethan Cain looking to ignite the crowd in the early going, FCC 45 is the theater where the future of the sport is forged. In the eyes of the Liverpool crowd, every exchange is a step toward immortality, and every finish is a declaration that the next world champion is fighting in their backyard.

The event was originally set to be headlined by the Flyweight champion Connor Walsh against Eduardo Santos but the fight was cancelled when Santos withdrew.




Fight Card Subject To Changes




Gloves Off for the Legacy Title | Stapleton vs Stringer