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Opinion: Chael Sonnen’s Retirement
By Jesse Heitz
Every once in a while even the most seasoned of MMA writers, not that I consider myself a member of that contingent, is taken completely by surprise. Yet, I the diehard cynic was caught off-guard by the… Read More
Opinion: Ronda Rousey vs. Floyd Mayweather
By Jesse Heitz
It’s been an interesting news day today. The MMA world isn’t even spinning out of control with some sort of new earth shaking controversy. Heck, there’s even a story that one could consider to be a light-hearted… Read More
Report: Yushin Okami to Fight Svetlozar Savov in WSOF Debut
By FCF Staff
Yushin Okami will make his World Series of Fighting debut on March 29th, and the former UFC middleweight contender will reportedly fight Svetlozar Savov.
WSOF 9 will be hosted by the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las… Read More
Report: Discovery Cancels Dana White’s “The Fighters” After Premiere
By FCF Staff
Discovery has reportedly decided to cancel Dana White’s boxing series “The Fighters” after just one episode. The program, which was spearheaded by White, television producer Craig Piligian and renowned boxing trainer Peter Welch, was a reality show… Read More
Line-Up Finalized For Bellator 112
By FCF Staff
Bellator has announced the entire line-up for the promotion’s March 14th card, which will be hosted by Chicago’s Horseshoe Casino. The event will feature a rubber match between welterweight champ Daniel Straus and Pat Curran, as well… Read More
Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva to Coach TUF Brazil III
By FCF Staff
After months of call outs and threats, Wanderlei Silva and Chael Sonnen are finally set to fight, even though the latter will face Rashad Evans at UFC 167 on November 16th.
The UFC has announced that Silva… Read More
Report: Pierce Has Torn Ligament in Ankle After Controversial Heel Hook
By FCF Staff
A couple of days ago word surfaced that Mike Pierce had suffered a severely strained MCL in his left knee, due to the heel hook of Rousimar Palhares at UFC FN 29, and now the fighter is… Read More
Opinion: Yushin Okami Presents Another Opportunity for World Series of Fighting
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC middleweight contender Yushin Okami was recently cut from the UFC and is already in talks with the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) MMA promotion.
Here is what WSOF President Ray Sefo said when MMA fans… Read More
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Proves MMA Is The Hot Commodity
By Jesse Heitz
Since the mid-2000s Mixed Martial Arts has been on a rocket-like trajectory. It has undoubtedly defied the predictions many skeptics made two decades ago. It is the fastest growing sport in the world,… Read More
Report: Joe Rogan Says “Floyd Mayweather Would Get Killed by an Average College Wrestler”
By FCF Staff
Floyd Mayweather Jr. may have won the latest ESPY for “Best Fighter”, but UFC commentator and experienced martial artist Joe Rogan believes the renowned boxer would easily be defeated by an average college wrestler.
Rogan reportedly made… Read More
GWC Weigh-In Results: Fighters Set for “British Invasion”
By FCF Staff
Global Warrior Challenge held the official weigh-ins this afternoon in Kansas City, Missouri, in preparation for the promotion’s first card tomorrow night, titled “British Invasion.” Several UFC vets are set to compete on the card, including Kendall… Read More
Power MMA’s Tom Vaughn: “People May Be Surprised” With Upcoming Ryan Bader, Glover Teixeira Bout
Trainer Says Bader “Still Growing”; “A Lot Of Unknowns” Remain About Teixeira
By FCF Staff
While many have tapped Glover Teixeira as the next man who will truly test the remarkable abilities of UFC light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones, renowned trainer… Read More
GLORY 8 Tokyo: Superstars Align For Featherweight Slam Kickboxing Tournament On May 3
By Glory Sports International (via press release)
SINGAPORE (Feb. 28, 2013) – GLORY, the world’s new premier kickboxing league, will return to Tokyo, Japan with a one-night, eight-man, single-elimination ‘Slam’ tournament featuring a collection of the brightest stars in the… Read More
Power MMA’s Tom Vaughn Says Aaron Simpson Is “One Of The Best In The World” When “He’s On”, WSOF Bout Between Simpson and Jon Fitch “An Exciting Possibility”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While the recent wave of UFC cuts captured headlines throughout the MMA world–particularly the release of Jon Fitch–before that, plenty of heads were turned when it was announced Aaron Simpson had signed with World Series of Fighting.… Read More
GLORY 5 London: World Champ Stephen Wakeling To Fight Rising Star Eddie Walker on March 23
By Glory Sports International (via press release)
SINGAPORE (Feb. 26, 2013) – Four-time world champion Stephen Wakeling (36-4, 14 KO’s) of Kent, England will square off with fast-rising KO artist Eddie ‘Showtime’ Walker (11-2-1, 9 KOs) of Atlanta, Ga. in… Read More
Report:Dan Hardy Agrees to Matt Brown’s Call Out
By FCF Staff
After knocking out Mike Swick at UFC on FOX 5, Matt Brown took to Twitter recently to see if Dan Hardy was interested in fighting him next, and it appears that the British fighter’s answer is yes.… Read More
Che Mills Says September 29th Bout With Duane Ludwig Is Next
By FCF Staff
It appears as though the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming September 29th card in Nottingham, England will feature another British fighter, as Gloucester’s Che Mills has announced that he’s fighting Duage Ludwig on the card.
The British welterweight… Read More
Report: Ivan Menjivar Fighting Renan Barao After Mike Easton Injured
By FCF Staff
UFC 148 will feature a bantamweight match-up between two top contenders, as Renan Barao will now reportedly fight Ivan Menjivar on the July 7th card. Barao had been scheduled to fight Jeff Hougland at the May 15th… Read More
Undefeated Canadian Prospect Josh Hill To Face Eric Wilson At The Score Fighting Series March 16
By FCF Staff
The Score Fighting Series has addeda bantamweight (135 pound) matchup between undefeated prospect Josh Hill (7-0) and fellow Canadian rising star Eric Wilson (5-1) to its event at the Hamilton Place Theatre in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada… Read More
Ryan Healy To Face John Alessio In The Score Fighting Series Event March 16 In Ontario, Canada
By FCF Staff
Canadian sports TV network The Score announced today that its The Score Fighting Series will return to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on March 16. A lightweight matchup between “Diamond” Ryan Healy (19-9-1) and John Alessio (33-14) has been… Read More