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Cat Zingano to Battle Olivia Parker Next
By FCF Staff
Cat Zingano has been booked for her second Bellator fight, as it’s being reported the former UFC contender will face Olivia Parker.
Zingano made her Bellator debut in September, when she worked her way to a decision… Read More
Dan Hardy Releases Statement, After Reports of Being Dismissed From UFC Commentating Duties
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that the UFC and BT Sports have dismissed Dan Hardy from his commentating role, and now the analyst/fighter has responded.
The Wrestling Observer was the first to report that Hardy had been let… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Believes Dustin Poirier “Deserves to be Champion”
By FCF Staff
After Dustin Poirier took out Conor McGregor at UFC 257 last month, he proclaimed he’s the uncrowned champ, and Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn’t disagree.
Although Nurmagomedov announced he was retiring back in October, the UFC has yet to… Read More
Patricio “Pitbull” Wants to “Create History” With Bellator – UFC Cross-promotional Fights
By FCF Staff
Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire isn’t saying he plans to leave Bellator, but the decorated fighter would like the opportunity to face the UFC’s best.
On account of his resume, which includes winning both Bellator’s featherweight and lightweight titles, Freire… Read More
UFC 257: Will Conor McGregor Move to 2-0 Against Dustin Poirier?
Although Dustin Poirier is widely regarded to be one of the game’s top lightweights, he’s a fair-sized underdog, heading into his rematch with Conor McGregor.
The first Poirier – McGregor tilt
Poirier and McGregor battled for the first time at… Read More
UFC 257: Will Dustin Poirier Take One Back From Conor McGregor?
Dustin Poirier has established himself as one of this generation’s top lightweights since he battled Conor McGregor back in 2014. But, as ‘The Diamond’ gets set to face McGregor at UFC 257, January 23rd, Poirier is a significant underdog to… Read More
Calvin Kattar Gives “Props to Max” , Following One-Sided Loss
By FCF Staff
After being bloodied and battered by Max Holloway at UFC Fight Island 7, Calvin Kattar has credited the former featherweight champ in a post-fight statement.
Kattar faced Holloway in the main event of Saturday’s card, and although… Read More
Brian Kelleher Announces Ricky Simon Bout Postponed
By FCF Staff
Brian Kelleher has announced that a fight with Ricky Simon has been postponed again.
Recently the fighter reported on Twitter that he has tested positive for COVID-19, and as a result, he will not fight Simon on… Read More
A.J. McKee is Looking to Make “Floyd Money” in Future Contracts
By FCF Staff
A.J. McKee is close to completing his current contract with Bellator, and the rising star hopes to do so having one the featherweight title and grand prix.
The 25-year-old, undefeated fighter submitted Darrion Caldwell in November to… Read More
Report: Joaquin Buckley to Battle Alessio Di Chirico Next
By FCF Staff
After making MMA headlines in 2020, Joaquin Buckley will reportedly kick off his 2021 campaign with a fight against Alessio Di Chirico next.
Buckley (12-3) electrified the MMA world this past October, via his knockout of the year… Read More
Report: UFC’s Fight Island 7 Likely to Air on ABC
By FCF Staff
After ending its broadcasting deal with FOX a couple of years ago, the UFC is reportedly close to making its network return.
It’s being reported that the UFC and ABC are close to finalizing a deal which… Read More
UFC Announces Tom Breese – Omari Akhmedov Fight
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to build out its January schedule, as the promotion’s announced a middleweight fight between Omari Akhmedov and Tom Breese.
Recently the UFC confirmed that Breese and Akhmedov are going to fight at a January 16th… Read More
UFC Fight Island 6: Brian Ortega Records Clear Cut Win Over ‘The Korean Zombie’
By FCF Staff
Here are the results for UFC Fight Island 6, which saw Brian Ortega record a clear cut, decision win over Chan Sung Jung,
Ortega repeatedly bested Jung in the main event’s striking exchanges, and was awarded all… Read More
Bellator 245: Phil Davis Beats Lyoto Machida For a Second Time
By FCF Staff
Bellator 245 took place in Uncasville, Connecticut on Friday, and in the main event Phil Davis defeated Lyoto Machida for a second time.
Davis worked his way to a split decision win over the former UFC light… Read More
Bellator 245 Weigh-in Results: Phil Davis & Lyoto Machida Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 245, which is taking place Friday in Uncasville, Connecticut.
In the main event, Phil Davis will take on former UFC light heavyweight champ Lyoto Machida. The two fought in 2013,… Read More
Brian Ortega Says “The Pressure is Gone” Ahead of Chan Sung Jung Fight
By FCF Staff
As Brian Ortega prepares to fight Chan Sung Jung on October 18th, the featherweight contender says he’s not carrying the pressure he was, ahead of his last bout.
Ortega hasn’t fought since December, 2018, when he lost… Read More
Bellator MMA Announces Doubleheader Cards For Sept. 11 And 12
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For the first time, Bellator MMA’s “FightSphere” at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. will host a stacked doubleheader weekend on Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12. On night one, Bellator 245 is headlined by… Read More
Calvin Kattar Says He’s More Than Ready to Face Alexander Volkanovski
By FCF Staff
Following his memorable win at UFC Fight Island 1, Calvin Kattar didn’t call for a title shot, but he me made it clear he’s ready to battle featherweight champ, Alexander Volkanovski.
Kattar took on Dan Ige in the… Read More
Chan Sung Jung Says He’ll “Finish” “Shameful” Champ Alexander Volkanovski
By FCF Staff
Following Alexander Volkanovski’s razor-thin, and some say controversial, win over Max Holloway at UFC 251, Chan Sung Jung was quick to blast the featherweight champ.
Volkanovski faced Holloway for the second time on Saturday, and emerged with… Read More
UFC 251: Kamaru Usman & Alexander Volkanovski Retain Belts
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 251, which saw Kamaru Usman and Alexander Volkanovski defend the welterweight and featherweight titles respectively.
The event, which took place on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, also saw Petr Yan stop… Read More