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UFC FN 47: Sam Alvey Explains Why Joe Silva is a “Genius” For Booking Him to Fight Tom Watson
By FCF Staff
Veteran Sam “Smilin” Alvey is set to make his official UFC debut next weekend, and the former MFC champ believes fans couldn’t have asked for a better match-up.
Alvey is set to take on Tom “Kong” Watson… Read More
UFC 178: Hot Mics Record Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier Arguing Off Air, Champ Relays Death Threat
By FCF Staff
Just when you thought the rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier couldn’t get any more intense, following their pre-fight brawl earlier this week, a new video has surfaced that is sure to raise eyebrows.
Jones and… Read More
UFC Creator’s Combate Americas Makes History With First Fight Show To Win A Major TV Award
Spanish language MMA reality series beats Mark Burnett’s The Voice for “Best Variety or Reality Show” at 29th annual Imagen Awards
By Press Release
Combate Americas, the first U.S. Hispanic Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports franchise created by Ultimate Fighting… Read More
Report: Former UFC Fighter Josh Grispi Arrested for Domestic Abuse and Assault
By FCF Staff
UFC veteran Josh Grispi has reportedly been arrested and has been charged for allegedly assaulting his wife, in what a police officer has characterized as the “worst case of domestic abuse” he’s seen.
According to a report… Read More
Combate Americas Reality Show Nominated For Three TV Awards
Combate Americas, the first U.S. Hispanic Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports franchise created by UFC co-founder Campbell McLaren and designed to serve the nation’s fastest growing
NSAC Reporting UFC’s Kevin Casey and Robert Drysdale Failed Post Fight Drug Tests
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s Kevin Casey and Robert Drysdale scored quick victories in their most recent fights, but it looks as though the fighters could see the wins overturned.
According to an announcement from the UFC, the Nevada State… Read More
WSOF 12: Palomino vs. Gonzalez Adds Four Undercard Bouts
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS – (July 30) – The lineup for next week’s “World Series of Fighting 12: Palomino vs. Gonzalez” is now complete with the addition of a four-bout preliminary card.
The new… Read More
UFC Announces Anderson Silva-Nick Diaz Super Fight set for Super Bowl Weekend, 2015
By FCF Staff
Now that Nick Diaz is armed with a new UFC contract, the promotion has announced that he will face the legendary Anderson Silva on January 31st, 2015.
The super fight will be contested at 185 pounds and… Read More
Joe Proctor Weighs in on UFC FN 45 Victory: “2014’s my Year”, Says Massive Hematoma Was “Definitely Interesting”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After missing all of 2013 due to injuries, 2014 is turning out to be a solid year for Joe Proctor, who has scored back-to-back victories thus far. Most recently, Proctor took out Justin Salas… Read More
UFC Signs Henry Cejudo, Olympic Gold Medalist Fighting Scott Jorgensen in Octagon Debut
By FCF Staff
As expected would be the case for several days now, the UFC has announced that is has signed Olympic Gold Medalist wrestler and undefeated flyweight, Henry Cejudo.
The 27 year-old fighter will meet Scott Jorgensen in his… Read More
Vitor Belfort Awarded License by Nevada, Bout With Chris Weidman Targeted for UFC 181
By FCF Staff
After losing his title shot at UFC 173, it looks as though Vitor Belfort will finally get his long awaited bout with middleweight champion Chris Weidman.
Belfort, who recently admitted he tested for elevated levels of testosterone… Read More
UFC FN 46: Norman Parke Expecting “Tough Match-up” Against Naoyuki Kotani Despite Odds
By FCF Staff
Due to a impressive run that included winning TUF Smashes, Norman Parke will be a considerable favourite at UFC Fight Night 46, when he takes on Naoyuki Kotani. While the Northern Ireland lightweight believes he’ll stop his opponent,… Read More
UFC FN 46’s Zak Cummings Weighs in on Being the Underdog: “I’ll be Laughing at it Again”
By FCF Staff
Although Zak Cummings became the first man in May to hand Yan Cabral a loss, and has won four straight, the welterweight will be a considerable underdog this Saturday when he takes on Gunnar Nelson. It’s a… Read More
Dhiego Lima Happy With TUF 19 Run Despite Finale Loss, Plans to “Show What I Can do” in UFC Welterweight Division
By Kelsey Mowatt
Dhiego Lima may have come up short in his bid to win “The Ultimate Fighter’s” latest middleweight competition, but the 25 year-old knows he has plenty to celebrate after competing on TUF 19. Not… Read More
Cole Miller Weighs in on UFC FN 46 Headliner, Believes Brandao May “Expose McGregor on the Ground”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Due to a thumb injury, Cole Miller has been robbed of his chance to hand Conor McGregor his first UFC loss this Saturday, but the featherweight still believes “Notorious” will have his hands full at… Read More
ONE FC 19: Shinya Aoki to Face Kamal Shalorus, Roger Huerta Returning to Action
By FCF Staff
ONE FC has announced several more bouts for it’s August 29th event in Dubai, and a scrap between lightweight champ Shinya Aoki and UFC vet Kamal Shalorus is one of them.
Aoki (35-6) will be fighting… Read More
Report: WSOF 11, UFC 175 and TUF 19 Finale Draw Strong Ratings
By FCF Staff
It was a busy weekend of MMA action and according to reports, WSOF 11, UFC 175 and the TUF 19 Finale all drew strong ratings.
On Saturday, World Series of Fighting’s eleventh event was broadcast on NBC… Read More
Bellator Champ Will Brooks Weighs in on Promotion’s Changes, Says Bjorn Rebney Took “More Flack Than he Deserves”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Will Brooks laid claim to Bellator’s interim lightweight title in May, a lot has changed since he decisioned Michael Chandler. First the promotion announced it was tweaking its matchmaking process through the creation of… Read More
Lion Fight 17 to Feature American Debut of Thepnimit Sitmonchai, “Mr. Knock” to Face Dean James
By Lion Fight (via press release)
Las Vegas, NV – LION FIGHT has announced its lineup of live fights for LION FIGHT 17, the Muay Thai promotion’s second event set for the east coast. AXS TV’s… Read More
Former UFC Champ Jens Pulver Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
BJ Penn isn’t the only former UFC champ to announce he’s hanging up the gloves, as Jens Pulver also confirmed recently that he’s retiring from pro MMA at the age of 39.
“Lil Evil” hadn’t fought since… Read More