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M-1 Global Signs Alexander Volkov, Former Bellator Champ to Challenge Denis Smoldarev For Vacant HW Title
By Press Release
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (December 15, 2015) – M-1 Global has announced its signing of Russian heavyweight sensation Alexander “Drago” Volkov (24-6-0, M-1: 8-3-0) to an exclusive promotional contract.
Volkov will battle Denis Smoldarev (11-1-0, M-1:… Read More
Kenny Florian Echoes Dana White’s Recent Comments Regarding Return of GSP
By FCF Staff
Recently Dana White tolds fans in Australia that he doesn’t believe Georges St-Pierre will be returning to the Octagon, and it sounds like Kenny Florian agrees with the UFC President.
In the proceeding months after St-Pierre announced… Read More
Matt Mitrione Blasts Matt Hughes For Nick Diaz Comments
By FCF Staff
After Matt Hughes recently argued that Nick Diaz acted like a “punk” in front of the Nevada Commission, Matt Mitrione has criticized the UFC’s Vice President of Athlete and Development.
Earlier this week, the Nevada Commission announced… Read More
GLORY 24: Dustin Jacoby vs. Wayne Barrett to Co-Headline After Pat Barry’s Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
GLORY’s October 9th card has undergone a big change one month out, as the kickboxing promotion has announced that Pat Barry has been forced to withdraw from the event, due to an elbow injury. The UFC vet… Read More
Bellator 141 Weigh-In Results: Melvin Guillard And Brandon Girtz Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 141, which will take place at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California.
In the main event, UFC vet Melvin Guillard will take on lightweight Brandon Girtz.
Main… Read More
Georges St-Pierre Admits “Fire is Coming Back”, But Still Unsure About Returning to Octagon
By FCF Staff
Georges St-Pierre reported last week that he met with the UFC, and also applauded their efforts to curb PED use, but it doesn’t sound like the former champ will return to the cage any time soon.
The… Read More
GLORY 20: Gabriel Varga Talks Records, Training And His Ability to Throw The “Fun Techniques”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After 27 amateur and professional fights, Gabriel Varga has worked his way to the upper echelons of kickboxing, as the featherweight will challenge Mosab Amrani for GLORY’s vacant title on Friday night. While that may… Read More
Report: CSAC Releases Memo Regarding Dangers of Weight Cutting
By FCF Staff
For years, there has been widespread concern regarding the dangers of cutting too much weight, and as the level of competition in MMA has increased, so have the extreme weight cuts.
In response, the California State Athletic… Read More
Firas Zahabi Reporting Georges St-Pierre “Looked Awesome” in First Day Back Training
By FCF Staff
Recently UFC President Dana White relayed that Georges St-Pierre had received the go ahead from his doctors to begin training, and now the former champ’s coach has reported the first day went well.
St-Pierre’s longtime coach, Tristar’s… Read More
Report: Anthony Pettis Says Gilbert Melendez Fight set for Dec. 6th, Weighs in on Recent Criticism
By FCF Staff
While it’s been known for some time now that Anthony Pettis will defend the lightweight title versus Gilbert Melendez at the end of 2014, the UFC champ has confirmed the date.
According to Pettis, he will battle… Read More
Matt Hughes Weighs in on GSP’s Future: “You Want to Get Out? Get Out”
By FCF Staff
Although it’s been over half a year now since Georges St-Pierre announced he was taking a hiatus from fighting, speculation continues as to when or whether he’ll fight again.
Recently another UFC great, and former opponent, Matt… Read More
Report: Georges St-Pierre Starring in Remake of “Kickboxer”
By FCF Staff
Georges St-Pierre may be taking a break from MMA competition and recovering from knee surgery, but the renowned fighter continues to build on his resume.
According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, St-Pierre is going to… Read More
Report: Firas Zahabi Believes Latest GSP Injury Could Motivate Comeback
By FCF Staff
When news surfaced recently that Georges St-Pierre would undergo knee surgery once again, there was widespread speculation that it might end any prospect of him returning to the Octagon. According to the welterweight’s coach, however, the injury… Read More
Georges St-Pierre Reporting Torn ACL
By FCF Staff
Although Georges St-Pierre hadn’t given any indication that he planned to return to the UFC soon, the fighter is reporting a knee injury, which will delay any potential comeback.
The former welterweight champ, who announced he was… Read More
Report: Anthony Pettis Says “Of Course” He Wants To Fight Jose Aldo
By FCF Staff
It was reported after UFC 169 Saturday that Anthony Pettis called Dana White to relay he’s down for a bout with Jose Aldo, and in a follow up report, the lightweight champ has repeated that desire.
Following… Read More
Recovered Isaac Vallie-Flagg’s Hoping to Battle Norman Parke Next: “I’d Like to Beat Him up Really Bad”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After Isaac Vallie-Flagg began his 2013 campaign and UFC tenure with a split decision win over Yves Edwards in February, the lightweight’s year came to a screeching halt due to injury. Now, having spent several… Read More
Bellator’s Douglas Lima Hopes to Battle “All of the Top Guys in the World” in Quest to be the Best
By Kelsey Mowat
For quite some time now, Bellator champion Ben Askren has often been cited in discussions, regarding who are some of the sport’s top welterweights not currently under the UFC banner. Now, thanks to a… Read More
RFA 10: Pat Miletich to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
By Resurrection Fighting Alliance (via press release)
LAS VEGAS, NV – Ed Soares, President of Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) today announced that on Friday, October 25th, the RFA and AXS TV will join together to honor… Read More
Bellator 102 Weigh-In Results: Kongo Set For Promotional Debut Versus Godbeer
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for Bellator 102, which will take place at the Visalia Convention Center in Visalia, California. The card will feature the semifinals of the promotion’s latest heavyweight tourney, which will see UFC vets… Read More
Report: Anthony Pettis Fought Benson Henderson With Shoulder Injury
By FCF Staff
Although it was public knowledge that Anthony Pettis injured his knee earlier this year, and was unable to fight Jose Aldo at UFC 162 as a result, the lightweight champ has revealed he had a shoulder injury… Read More