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Georges St. Pierre on RFA 7’s Brandon Thatch: “He’s Going To Win By Knockout”
By Resurrection Fighting Alliance (via press release)
LAS VEGAS, NV – Fresh off defending his UFC title last Saturday, UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre took a few moments this morning to speak with RFA officials about Brandon Thatch, his… Read More
Media Watch: GSP Believes Chris Weidman Will Finish Anderson Silva
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Anderson Silva, the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world, the man who defended his belt 11 times, the man who has not lost since his disqualification against Yushin Okami over seven years ago, will lose his… Read More
John Gunderson Says Bout With Dan Lauzon Set For WSOF 3
By FCF Staff
It appears as though World Series of Fighting has secured another bout featuring two UFC vets, as lightweight John Gunderson tweeted today that he is fighting Dan Lauzon at the promotion’s upcoming event in June.
WSOF 3… Read More
Despite Twitter Campaign For Mark Hunt, Alistair Overeem-Junior dos Santos Bout Likely Taking Place in Summer
By FCF Staff
Despite a Twitter campaign from fans to have Mark Hunt step in for the injured Alistair Overeem and fight Junior dos Santos at UFC 160, it appears as though the original match-up will be postponed until summer.… Read More
Power MMA’s Tom Vaughn: “People May Be Surprised” With Upcoming Ryan Bader, Glover Teixeira Bout
Trainer Says Bader “Still Growing”; “A Lot Of Unknowns” Remain About Teixeira
By FCF Staff
While many have tapped Glover Teixeira as the next man who will truly test the remarkable abilities of UFC light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones, renowned trainer… Read More
Urijah Faber Fighting Scott Jorgensen at TUF 17 Finale
By FCF Staff
Following his submission win over Ivan Menjivar last weekend at UFC 157, it hasn’t taken Urijah Faber long to secure his next bout, as the top ranked bantamweight will face Scott Jorgensen April 13th at the TUF… Read More
GLORY 5 London: World Champ Stephen Wakeling To Fight Rising Star Eddie Walker on March 23
By Glory Sports International (via press release)
SINGAPORE (Feb. 26, 2013) – Four-time world champion Stephen Wakeling (36-4, 14 KO’s) of Kent, England will square off with fast-rising KO artist Eddie ‘Showtime’ Walker (11-2-1, 9 KOs) of Atlanta, Ga. in… Read More
Dana White: Anderson Silva To Face Jon Jones or GSP In Superfight This Year
By Timothy J. Gilbert
The number one pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC, Anderson Silva, will soon face his greatest challenge in an upcoming Superfight against either Jon Jones or Georges St-Pierre.
“GSP is going to defend his title against Nick… Read More
Lion Fight 9: Artem Levin Fighting Simon Marcus For Vacant Light-Heavyweight Title
Various MMA Stars Attended January, AXS TV Event
By Lion Fight Promotions (via press release)
LAS VEGAS, NV – The Las Vegas-based Lion Fight Promotions made fighting history when it presented the first ever nationally televised full Muay Thai rules… Read More
Report: Anthony Pettis Moving to Featherweight, Challenging Champion Jose Aldo August 3rd
By FCF Staff
Shortly after this past Saturday’s UFC 156 event in Las Vegas, UFC President Dana White relayed that lightweight contender Anthony Pettis had informed him of his desire to drop to featherweight and challenge champion Jose Aldo. It… Read More
Report: Anthony Pettis Wants Fight With Jose Aldo Next
By FCF Staff
Despite blasting his way through Donald Cerrone last week at UFC on FOX 6, to reinforce his position as a leading lightweight contender, Anthony Pettis is reportedly interested in moving to 145 pounds to face champion Jose… Read More
Jose Aldo, Frankie Edgar, Bobby Green and “Bigfoot” Silva Pick Up 156 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
The MMA world was expecting a thrilling fight between UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar, and the highly regarded fighters engaged in an action packed, five round bout last night in Las… Read More
TUF 17 Debuts, Chael Sonnen and Jon Jones Pick Teams
By FCF Staff
The latest and seventeenth season of “The Ultimate Fighter” kicked off last night on FX, and after 14 elimination, middleweight fights, coaches Jon Jones and Chael Sonnen picked their squads.
In the season’s second… Read More
TUF 17 Cast Announced: McDaniel, Cummings and Andrews Among Vets Competing
By FCF Staff
The cast for the seventeenth season of “The Ultimate Fighter” has been released, and the competition will feature veterans like Dylan Andrews, Robert “Bubba” McDaniel and Zach Cummings amongst several others.
The show, which will include middleweight… Read More
Invicta FC 4 to Stream Live on Ustream
By Invicta FC (via press release)
KANSAS CITY, Kan.(Jan. 1, 2013) – Invicta Fighting Championships has partnered with leading live streaming platform Ustream to deliver the much-anticipated Invicta FC 4: Esparza vs. Hyatt women’s world championship Mixed ! Martial Arts… Read More
GLORY CEO Says New Year’s Eve Show Will Launch Glory Kickboxing Into The American Mainstream
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
Report: Alistair Overeem Applies for NSAC License
By FCF Staff
In preparation for his February 2nd bout with Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva, Alistair Overeem and his representatives have reportedly applied for a license today with the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
The move was necessary after Overeem was denied… Read More
Report: Mike Pyle, Pat Barry and Roy Nelson Lead TUF 16 Finale Salaries
By FCF Staff
Mike Pyle lead the disclosed payroll for this Saturday’s TUF 16 Finale in Las Vegas, as the veteran welterweight reportedly collected $78,000 (including a $39,000 win bonus) for his round stoppage of James Head.
Other top earners,… Read More
TUF 16 Finale: Roy Nelson Takes Out Matt Mitrione, Colton Smith Wins Season
By FCF Staff
Roy Nelson once again demonstrated the punching power that has made the accomplished grappler famous, as the heavyweight put away Matt Mitrione with strikes in the first round of their TUF 16 Finale headliner.
Mitrione came out… Read More
TUF 16 Finale Weigh-In Results: Matt Mitrione and Roy Nelson Set for Main Event
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for Saturday’s TUF 16 Finale, which will feature a heavyweight bout between Roy Nelson and Matt Mitrione in the headliner, and this season’s final with Mike Ricci and Colton Smith.
The… Read More