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Bellator’s Scott Coker is Interested in Fedor Emelianenko Fighting Junior dos Santos or Alistair Overeem
By FCF Staff
Now that Junior dos Santos and Alistair Overeem are both free agents, Scott Coker is reporting he’s interested in seeing either decorated heavyweight fight Fedor Emelianenko.
Following their respective losses under the UFC banner, both Overeem and… Read More
iKON 6 MMA Fact Sheet
By press release
WHAT: Ikon Fighting Federation (iKON 6) professional mixed-martial-arts event
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MAIN EVENT – LIGHTWEIGHTS 3 X 5*
Brok “Chata Tuska” Weaver (15-6-0), McIntosh, Alabama, USA
vs.
Alexander “Raptor” Bayahona (11-4-0, iKON: 0-1-0), Mexico City, Mexico
CO-FEATURE… Read More
Report: Nate Diaz Has Agreed to Fight Leon Edwards in Five Round, Co-main Event
By FCF Staff
After going through 2020 without competing, it’s being reported that Nate Diaz will likely return to the cage in May for a fight with Leon Edwards.
Diaz hasn’t competed since November, 2019, whe he lost via TKO… Read More
Curtis Blaydes is Prepared to “Clean Out” HW Division if Needed
By FCF Staff
Curtis Blaydes has made it clear he wants to fight for the UFC’s heavyweight title sooner than later. But, if the powerful wrestler needs to take out more contenders before that happens, he’s prepared to do so.
Blaydes… Read More
Dana White Claims Khabib Nurmagomedov & GSP no Longer Interested in Fighting
By FCF Staff
Heading into Dana White’s recent meeting with Khabib Nurmagomedov, there was speculation about whether a bout with Georges St-Pierre would come up, and if that would prompt both men to end their retirements. But, according to White,… Read More
Manager Campaigns For Paulo Costa – Robert Whittaker Interim Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Now that middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is set to battle light heavyweight champ Jan Blachowicz, Paulo Costa’s manager is calling on the UFC to put up an interim belt.
In addition, Costa’s manager, Wallid Ismail, believes Costa… Read More
RIZIN 26: Kyoji Horiguchi Reclaims Bantamweight Title
By FCF Staff
Kyoji Horiguchi is once again RIZIN’s bantamweight champion, as the former UFC contender avenged his loss to Kai Asakura today at RIZIN 26.
Horiguchi, who was fighting for the first time since Asakura stopped him in August,… Read More
Coaches Says Jon Jones’ Fight IQ Will Bring Success at Heavyweight
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones will very likely give up size and strength to some of the men he faces at heavyweight. But, the coaches for the former light heavyweight champ believe Jones’ fight IQ will provide the work around.… Read More
Tony Ferguson Releases Statement, Says He’s “Far From Retired”
By FCF Staff
Although Tony Ferguson has been largely dominated in his last two outings, the former interim lightweight champ is dismissing any narrative his best days are behind him.
Ferguson faced Charles Oliveira at UFC 256 on Saturday, and… Read More
Conor McGregor Claims He’s Fighting Manny Pacquiao, Dana White Teases Boxing Announcement
By FCF Staff
Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor have talked about fighting in the past, and now the latter is claiming he’s set to face the boxing legend next.
Recently McGregor posted a series of tweets, in which he shared… 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
Newest MMA promotion iKON Fighting Federation To Launch Sept. 24
By Press Release
eteran combat sports promoter Keith Veltre has announced the debut of MMA’s newest promotional company, iKON Fighting Federation (iKON), September 24 at Biloxi Civic Center in Biloxi, Mississippi.
All iKON events, held in association with Roy… Read More
Report: John Dodson – Merab Dvalishvili Bout Set
By FCF Staff
The UFC has reportedly booked a key bantamweight fight, as longtime contender John Dodson has agreed to fight Merab Dvalishvili.
The bantamweights are going to fight at the August 15th, UFC 252 card, according to a report… Read More
Nate Diaz Blasts Kamaru Usman – Gilbert Burns Title Fight Booking
By FCF Staff
Gilbert Burns has done nothing but win since he moved up to welterweight. But, Nate Diaz has some issues with the UFC tapping Burns for a fight with the welterweight champ, Kamaru Usman.
Recently the UFC announced that… Read More
Jimi Manuwa Strongly Hints at MMA Comeback
By FCF Staff
It looks Jimi Manawu’s retirement from professional fighting is going to be a short one, as recently the hard-hitting fighter strongly hinted that he’s returning to the cage.
The 39-year-old light-heavyweight announced he was retiring last summer… Read More
Conor McGregor Disagrees With People Concerned by Recent Jose Aldo Pic
By FCF Staff
A recent picture of Jose Aldo has prompted concerns online, as the former featherweight champ gets set to make his bantamweight debut. But, Conor McGregor believes the legendary fighter looks on track as he cuts to 135.… Read More
Jon Jones Reports Next Fight is a “Few Weeks Away”, Hints Dominick Reyes Will be Opponent
By FCF Staff
Following Dominick Reyes’ impressive win over Chris Weidman last month, it looks like the undefeated light-heavyweight will fight UFC champ Jon Jones soon.
Since Reyes finished Weidman in the opening round at UFC Boston, there’s been extensive… Read More
VBK 1: Ken Shamrock, Heavyweight Tourney Fighter Statements
By Press Release
Cheyenne, Wyoming, September 18, 2019 – Ken Shamrock, the World’s Most Dangerous Man and founder of Valor Bare Knuckle Inc. (VBK™) and the four heavyweights in the one-night tournament today stated their thoughts on VBK: 1,… Read More
Bellator Returns to Mohegan Sun Arena For Doubleheader on October 25 & 26
By Press Release
On October 25 and 26, Bellator returns to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. for two back-to-back nights of exciting MMA action.
On Friday, a heavyweight battle between former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir (18-13) and… Read More
Brian Ortega Says Bout With Chan Sung Jung “Sounds Good”
By FCF Staff
Brian Ortega is preparing to return to the cage, for the first time since last year, and the featherweight contender says a fight with Chan Sung Jung “sounds good”.
Ortega has yet to compete since he faced… Read More