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ONE “Warrior’s Dream”: Zebaztian Kadestam to Battle Tyler McGuire For Vacant WW Title
By Press Release
2 November 2018 – Jakarta, Indonesia: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced the main event of ONE: WARRIOR’S DREAM, set for Saturday, 17 November at the Stadium Istora… Read More
Demetrious Johnson Praises “Values” of ONE Championship, Following Move From UFC
By FCF Staff
Following the official announcement that Demetrious Johnson has moved from the UFC to ONE Championship, the former flyweight champ is praising the values of his new organization.
Recently it was confirmed that the UFC and ONE have… Read More
Michael Bisping Questions Whether UFC Might Cut 125 Division, Following Departure of Demetrious Johnson
By FCF Staff
Recently there’s been speculation whether the UFC could be considering, cutting the flyweight division, and following the departure of Demetrious Johnson, Michael Bisping’s joined that camp.
Recently it was confirmed that Johnson is moving to ONE Championship,… Read More
ONE Championship Officially Announces Addition of Demetrious Johnson
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that the UFC and ONE Championship were nearing a deal, whereby, the promotions traded Demetrious Johnson for Ben Askren. More recently, ONE has announced that indeed, the UFC’s former flyweight champ has moved… Read More
Renzo Gracie Lauds ONE Championship: “It Will be No. 1 Very Soon”
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ONE Championship will be rolling out the red carpet for a revered martial arts legend on Friday, 27 July as Brazil’s Renzo Gracie is set to make both his comeback and promotional
ONE Championship: More Bouts Announced For “Pursuit of Power”
By Press Release
03 July 2018 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced additional bouts for ONE: PURSUIT OF POWER, set for Friday, 13 July at the… Read More
LFA Returns to Louisiana With Championship Doubleheader
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will return to Louisiana in the third week of September with a championship doubleheader.
The main event of LFA… Read More
ONE Championship “Dynasty of Heroes” Receives Two More Bouts
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09 May 2017 – Singapore: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced two additional bouts to complete a stacked fight card at ONE: DYNASTY OF HEROES set for the… Read More
Firas Zahabi Weighs-In on Ronda Rousey’s Striking, Coaching of Edmond Tarverdyan
By FCF Staff
Edmond Tarverdyan has taken a lot of heat from observers, following Ronda Rousey’s loss at UFC 207, and recently Firas Zahabi weighed in on the situation.
Amanda Nunes immediately rocked Rousey with a punches at the recent… Read More
Bellator 140: Douglas Lima to Defend Belt Versus Andrey Koreshkov
By FCF Staff
Bellator has announced that the promotion’s welterweight champion, Douglas Lima, will battle former tourney winner Andrey Koreshkov on July 17th. The bout will headline Bellator 140, which will be hosted by the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville,… Read More
ONE “Valor of Champions” Receives Eight More Fights
By ONE (via press release)
26 March 2015 – Manila, Philippines: Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organization with a 90% market share, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has finalized the fight card for ONE: VALOR OF CHAMPIONS with three additional… Read More
Anthony Pettis Picture Includes New Teammate CM Punk
By FCF Staff
Recently it was revealed that Phil “CM Punk” Brooks will prepare for his UFC debut at the renowned Roufusport gym, and it hasn’t taken the pro-wrestler long to join the Milwaukee based team.
Roufusport fighter and UFC… Read More
Report: Dana White Says CM Punk Will Train With Roufusport
By FCF Staff
Phil “CM Punk” Brooks has apparently selected a home gym to prepare for his UFC debut, and as expected, it’s a camp with several decorated fighters.
According to UFC President Dana White, the pro-wrestling star has decided… Read More
UFC FN 57: Chico Camus Training With Roufusport Once Again
By FCF Staff
After splitting from Roufusport earlier this year, Chico Camus is reportedly training once again with the renowned Wisconsin camp, as he prepares to fight Brad Pickett in November.
Camus stopped training with the team several months ago,… Read More
ONE FC 16 “Honor & Glory” Card Completed With Three More Bouts
By ONE FC (via press release)
29 April 2014 – Singapore: ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC) has added the final three fights to the 10-bout fight card of ONE FC: HONOR & GLORY, which is slated to take… Read More
Bellator 118 Line-up Finalized, Andrey Koreshkov-Sam Oropeza Added to Card
By FCF Staff
After a scrap between Andrey Koreshkov and Sam Oropeza was cancelled for April 4th, Bellator has announced that the welterweight tourney, semifinal, will take place May 2nd. The bout will be part of Bellator 118, which will… Read More
Bellator 117: Douglas Lima to Battle Rick Hawn For Welterweight Title
By FCF Staff
Bellator continues to reveal the promotion’s upcoming schedule, and today the promotion confirmed that Douglas Lima will battle Rick Hawn for the vacant title on April 18th. The bout will headline Bellator 117, which will be… Read More
WSOF 5: Rick Glenn Sees Artur Rofi “Getting Hit Hard”
By Kelsey Mowatt
This Saturday at World Series of Fighting’s latest event in Atlantic City, Rick Glenn is going to do his best to capture part of the spotlight, which will be focused on the promotion’s… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Ratings May Not Show It Yet, But Bellator Is Moving In The Right Direction
By Joshua Molina
Bellator’s re-signing of Eddie Alvarez is a smart move and one that shows everybody who’s paying attention that the upstart MMA company isn’t going away.
Alvarez was on his way to the UFC, but Bellator was able… Read More
Opinion: Wrestling, Its Standouts and Its Role In MMA
By Jesse Heitz
Wrestling is an ancient sport. Perhaps more importantly, it’s an integral part of an ancient combat system. It can be traced in the Western World at least to Ancient Greece. It was a vital… Read More