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Ray Borg Says He’ll “be Back” Following UFC Release
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that Ray Borg has been released by the UFC, and the former title challenger has posted a statement regarding the situation.
The 27-year-old Borg has been forced to withdraw from a couple of… Read More
ONE Championship Unveils First Official Athlete Rankings
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The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), today announced its first official athlete rankings for select weight divisions across Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, and Kickboxing. Rankings for other weight divisions… Read More
ONE Championship Announces H2 2020 Schedule, New ONE Infinity Series
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The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced its initial 2H 2020 event schedule. More events will be announced later this year.
The organization has also introduced the all-new ONE… Read More
Ben Askren Announces Retirement After Learning he Requires Hip Replacement
By FCF Staff
Following a submission loss to Demian Maia last month, and the revelation he needs to undergo hip replacement surgery, Ben Askren has announced he’s retiring from fighting.
The 35-year-old former Bellator and ONE champion, and decorated wrestler,… Read More
ONE Championship Reports “Century” Drew 85 Million Viewers
By FCF Staff
ONE Championship’s recently held its 100th event in Tokyo, Japan, and according to the promotion, “Century” drew 85 million viewers across all platforms.
“Century” was held on October 13th and the event was split into two cards.… Read More
Ben Askren Reports He’s “Considering” Retirement, Following Loss to Demian Maia
By FCF Staff
After taking a second straight loss at UFC Singapore this past weekend, Ben Askren is reporting that he’s thinking about retiring.
The former ONE and Bellator welterweight champ faced Demian Maia in the card’s main event, and… Read More
ONE “Century” Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the complete weigh-in and hydration results for ONE Championship’s “Century” cards, which will take place tomorrow in Tokyo, Japan.
Sunday’s events will feature several title fights as well as the finals for ONE’s lightweight… Read More
ONE Releases Statement, Says “Century” Will Proceed as Planned Despite Threat of Typhoon Hagibis
By FCF Staff
ONE Championship’s massive “Century” event is scheduled to take place this Sunday in Tokyo, Japan, and the promotion’s announced the event will proceed, despite the threat of Typhoon Hagibis.
The powerful typhoon, which is considered the equivalent… Read More
Henry Cejudo Tells Flyweight Contenders to “Step it up”, Help Keep The Division “Alive”
By FCF Staff
Since Henry Cejudo won the UFC’s bantamweight title last summer, the decorated fighter has sounded much more interested in defending that belt next, and that continues to be the case.
The flyweight champ added the 135 title… Read More
Chatri Sityodtong Says ONE Championship Intends to Make “Big Splash” in U.S., NYC Possible For U.S. Debut
By FCF Staff
ONE Championship has promoted events throughout Asia to date, but the company is planning to hold an event in the U.S. sometime next year. In addition, recently ONE’s CEO Chatri Sityodtong stated the promotion has big plans for… Read More
Tim Elliott Talks UFC Return, Doesn’t Want to “be a Part of Abandoning” Flyweight Division
By FCF Staff
After spending much of the last year on the sidelines due to a knee injury and surgery, Tim Elliott is ready to make his UFC return. But, while Elliott could compete at 135, the former TUF winner… Read More
UFC 236: Wilson Reis Campaigns For UFC to Keep 125 Division
By FCF Staff
As Wilson Reis prepares to face fellow flyweight contender Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 236, the accomplished fighter’s campaigning for the promotion to keep the 125 division alive.
For months now there’s been extensive speculation about whether the… Read More
Pancrase Enters Into Exclusive Partnership With ONE Championship
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The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced that it will be an exclusive partner of Japanese martial arts organization Pancrase. Following a similar partnership announced in January with… Read More
ONE Championship: Complete Line-up Announced For “A New Era”
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27 February 2019 – Tokyo, Japan: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced the complete card for ONE: A NEW ERA, which is set for Sunday, 31 March… Read More
ONE Championship Announces Yushin Okami Has Joined Promotion
By FCF Staff
In recent months, ONE Championship has signed UFC veterans like Eddie Alvarez, Sage Northcutt and Demetrious Johnson, and now the promotion’s announced Yushin Okami has also been added to the roster.
Recently ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong confirmed… Read More
Rich Franklin & Miesha Tate to Join ONE Championship’s U.S. Media Tour
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11 February 2019 – Singapore: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced that CEO of ONE Warrior Series, Rich Franklin, and Vice President of ONE Championship, Miesha Tate,… Read More
UFC Brooklyn: Henry Cejudo Defends Stoppage, Says T.J. Dillashaw Was “Eating Some Hammers”
By FCF Staff
After last night’s headliner at UFC Brooklyn was stopped, T.J. Dillashaw angerly protested the referee’s decision, but Henry Cejudo, not surprisingly, has a very different take.
Dillashaw was stunned by Cejudo moments into the bout, and as… Read More
Report: ONE Championship Has Inked Broadcasting Deal With Turner Sports
By FCF Staff
Following ONE Championship’s signings of American fighters like Demetrious Johnson, Eddie Alvarez and Sage Northcutt, it’s being reported the promotion has also landed a broadcasting deal with Turner Sports.
According to a report from ESPN, ONE has… Read More
Henry Cejudo vs. TJ Dillashaw Bout Moved to UFC’s ESPN Debut
By FCF Staff
The super fight between bantamweight champ TJ Dillashaw and flyweight champ Henry Cejudo has reportedly been moved from UFC 233 to the promotion’s ESPN debut.
Dillashaw was expected to challenge Cejudo for the 125 title on January… Read More
Joseph Benavidez is “Trying to Change” Narrative Surrounding Future of UFC’s Flyweight Division
By FCF Staff
Recently there’s been plenty of indications the men’s flyweight division in the UFC is in serious jeopardy, but Joseph Benavidez is doing his best to save it.
Earlier this year there was renewed rumors the UFC was… Read More