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WSOF 29: Josh Copeland vs. Mike Hayes Among Threw New Additions
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS (February 3, 2016) –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today the addition of three main card matchups, including a heavyweight co-main event contest between Josh “Cuddly Bear” Copeland(11-3) and Mike “300” Hayes (19-10-2), to… Read More
Bellator 149: Melvin Guillard Receives New Opponent After Withdrawal of Mike Bronzoulis
By Press Release
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (February 2, 2015) –An injury to Mike Bronzoulis has shifted things during the SPIKE-televised main card of “Bellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie” on Feb. 19 at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Now, the… Read More
UFC FN 86: Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Ruslan Magomedov Among Several Bouts Booked
By FCF Staff
The UFC has begun announcing bouts for its upcoming, debut event in Croatia, and one of them will feature Gabriel Gonzaga taking on heavyweight Ruslan Magomedov.
The April 10th event will take place at the Zagreb Arena… Read More
Bellator And Oktagon Announce Several Competitors For Upcoming, Co-Promoted Event
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TORINO (Jan. 15, 2015) – New details were revealed this afternoon regarding the co-promotion between Bellator MMA and Oktagon Kickboxing. The partnership is set to take place on April 16, 2016, when the two combat… Read More
UFC FN 81: WSOF Veteran Elvis Mutapcic to Make Promotional Debut
By FCF Staff
Former WSOF competitor and Maximum Fighting Championship title holder, Elvis Mutapcic, will make his UFC debut on January 17th.
The promotion has announced that the fighter is stepping in for the injured Abdul-Kerim Edilov against light-heavyweight Francimar Barroso.
Mutapcic… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Podcast Features Year in Review, Fighter of The Year Discussions
By FCF Staff
In the latest episode of Full Contact Fighter’s podcast, host Kelsey Mowatt is joined by veteran MMA commentator Brendan Leier.
The two review the 2015 campaigns for the UFC, Bellator and more, and also discuss their picks… Read More
World Series of Fighting Unveils New Logo, Expanding with NY Office Opening
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LAS VEGAS (December 14, 2015) –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) has unveiled an all-new logo that will replace its former, original emblem, and represent the brand across all of its media platforms, beginning in January. The… Read More
Rizin Fighting Federation Announces Heavyweight Tourney Match-Ups
By FCF Staff
The new promotion Rizin Fighting Federation has announced the opening round match-ups for its heavyweight tourney, which will begin on December 29th.
The quarterfinal bouts include Satoshi Ishii vs. Jiri Prochazka, Goran Reljic vs. Vadim Nemkov, and Teodoras Aukstolos… Read More
Report: Federal Trade Commission Has Ended Latest Investigation Into UFC
By FCF Staff
According to a new report, the Federal Trade Commission has elected to close its second investigation into the business practices of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
The FTC was reportedly looking into whether the promotion had violated Section 5… Read More
UFC FN 78: Jussier “Formiga” Says New “Self Confidence” Behind Latest Run
By FCF Staff
After going 1-2 in his first three UFC bouts, Jussier “Formiga” has done nothing but win, and the flyweight contender says a new found belief in his abilities is a key reason why.
“Formiga” made his way… Read More
One Championship: Brandon Vera And Chi Lewis Parry to Fight For Inaugural Heavyweight Title
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28 October 2015 – Manila, Philippines: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE) will return to Manila, Philippines for a highly-anticipated match between top ranked heavyweight contenders Brandon “The… Read More
New Video Shows Fedor Emelianenko Training For Comeback Bout
By FCF Staff
Fedor Emelianenko will return to action on December 31st, under the Rizin Fighting Federation banner, and a new video has been posted showing the former PRIDE champ training for his comeback.
The video captured the Russian heavyweight… Read More
Report: Rizin Fighting Federation Announces Shows But Not Fedor Emelianenko’s Opponent
By FCF Staff
Fedor Emelianenko was on hand today in Tokyo for a press conference announcing former PRIDE boss Nobuyui Sakakibara’s new organization, but the opponent for his next bout reportedly wasn’t announced.
Recently it was reported that Emelianenko will… Read More
UFC Books Card For New York City’s Madison Square Garden in April, 2016
By FCF Staff
Although professional mixed-martial-arts isn’t sanctioned in New York State yet, the UFC has announced it has booked New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden for April 23rd, 2016.
The official announcement, which was posted on UFC.com, included… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features Prestige FC’s Ryan Machan And Kurt Southern
By FCF Staff
The latest Full Contact Fighter podcast features talks with Ryan Machan and Kurt Southern, who are scheduled to compete at Prestige FC’s first event on October 24th.
Machan, who is riding a five fight win streak, is… Read More
NBC Universo and Combate Americas Kick Off All-New Live Event Series
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NEW YORK – August 26, 2015 – Combate Americas, the first-ever U.S. Hispanic Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports franchise founded by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) co-creator Campbell McLaren, and NBC UNIVERSO, the modern sports and… Read More
WSOF 23: Clifford Starks vs. Krasimir Mladenov And Isaac Vallie-Flagg vs. Estevan Payan Among New Additions
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (August 18, 2015) –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today a stacked, seven-bout preliminary card for its “WSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino II” world championship doubleheader mega-event at Comerica Theatre in Phoenix,… Read More
WSOF 23 Main Card Finalized with Two New Bouts
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (August 12, 2015) – World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) has finalized the live NBCSN televised portion of its highly anticipated, “WSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino II” world championship doubleheader at Comerica Theatre… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC’s Ray Borg
By FCF Staff
In the latest episode of Full Contact Fighter’s podcast, host Kelsey Mowatt talks to rising UFC flyweight, Ray Borg.
Borg worked his way to a unanimous decision win over Geane Herrera at UFC Fight Night 73 on… Read More
Report: Fedor Emelianenko Says UFC Among Several Promotions Fighter’s Negotiating With
By FCF Staff
Fedor Emelianenko still doesn’t have a new employer yet, following his decision to launch a comeback, but the legendary heavyweight has reportedly confirmed he’s in talks with the UFC.
Recently the former PRIDE champ announced he was… Read More