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Report: Fedor Emelianenko Says Talks For Next Bout Ongoing
By FCF Staff
Following a report that Fedor Emelianenko is close to signing with Bellator for a bout with Matt Mitrione, the legendary fighter’s relayed that talks for his next fight are ongoing.
The 40 year-old Russian star is currently… Read More
UFC 205: Eddie Alvarez Predicts He’ll Finish Conor McGregor Inside of Nine Minutes
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor is known for making bold predictions for his fights, but Eddie Alvarez has made an interesting call for their upcoming battle.
The lightweight champion will face McGregor in the headliner of UFC 205, which will… Read More
UFC’s Lyman Good Says “I’d Never Cheat”, Following USADA Flag
By FCF Staff
After being pulled from UFC 205 due a potential anti-doping violation, Lyman Good is denying that he’d knowingly take banned substances.
Good was scheduled to fight Belal Muhammad. on November 12th, but recently USADA flagged the fighter for… Read More
UFC Releases Statement After Lyman Good Pulled From UFC 205 Due to USADA Flag
By FCF Staff
UFC 205 has lost one of it’s original match-ups, as the promotion has announced that Lyman Good has been pulled from the November 12th card by USADA.
Good, who KO’d Andrew Craig in his last outing, was… Read More
RFA Announces Final Event Before Legacy FC Merger Takes Place
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) president Ed Soares announced today that the RFA will be headed to The Ozarks for the promotion’s year-end event in December. The main event of RFA 46… Read More
WSOF 34: Kevin Sears to Replace Josh Copeland, Four Military Vets Booked For Bouts
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS (October 10, 2016) – World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) announced that it has tabbed four military veterans for action in three different bouts, including one that will air on its live NBCSN telecast… Read More
UFC FN 96: Will Brooks Hopes Win Over Alex Oliveira Will Move Him to “Fast Track”
By FCF Staff
If Will Brooks defeats Alex Oliveira tonight at UFC Fight Night 96, the former Bellator champ probably won’t secure a title shot, but he’s hoping it will be a big step in that direction.
Brooks will face… Read More
M-1 Challenge 71: Pavel Vitruk to Battle Vitali Branchuk for Inaugural 135 Championship
By Press Release
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (September 26, 2016) – The inaugural M-1 Challenge bantamweight championship will be at stake Friday, October 21, at M-1 Challenge 71as Pavel Vitruk battles Vitali Branchuk in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
M-1 Challenge… Read More
FULL CONTACT FIGHTER is Looking For New Partners!
By FCF Staff
The longest-standing and most respected global MMA media outlet is looking for partners, who are interested in helping FCFighter.com increase its online presence and coverage of combat sports.
Founded in 1997 as a… Read More
WSOF 35: Blagoy Ivanov to Defend HW Belt
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS (September 22, 2016) – World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) announced today that it will return to Everett, Wash. with a heavyweight championship blockbuster Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event at XFINITY Arena at Everett, on… Read More
M-1 Challenge 71 to Feature Viktor Nemkov vs. Attila Vegh
By Press Release
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (September 21, 2016) – M-1 Global has announced M-1 Challenge 71, featuring world-class light heavyweights Viktor Nemkov and Attila “Pumukli” Vegh in a light heavyweight showdown, will be held Friday, October 21, at… Read More
RFA MMA And Legacy FC Announce Merger
By Press Release
In the world of mixed martial arts, two promotions have established themselves as the premier organizations for athletes to prove they belong on the sport’s biggest stage.
Now, those two organizations will become one.… Read More
Combate Americas: Three New Bouts Announced For New York on October 14
By Press Release
NEW YORK – Sept. 14, 2016 – Combate Americas today announced the addition of three bouts, including a featherweight (145 pounds) co-main event contest between streaking Urijah Faber protégé Erick Sanchez (7-2) and hard-hitting knockout artist… Read More
WSOF 34: Jon Fitch vs. Jake Shields Among Three Bouts Confirmed
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LAS VEGAS (September 13, 2016) – World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) officially announced today the highly-anticipated welterweight (170 pounds) title fight between reigning world champion Jon Fitch (28-7-1, 1 NC) and number one contender and fellow… Read More
Michael Chandler Would “Definitely” Move to 170 to Face Rory MacDonald
By FCF Staff
Michael Chandler has a tough assignment ahead of him in Benson Henderson, but Bellator’s lightweight champs says he’d be more than willing to move up and face Rory MacDonald after that.
Chandler is booked to fight Henderson… Read More
World Series of Fighting Announces Seven Bout Undercard For October 7
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS (Sept. 1, 2016) – World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) has announced a stellar and complete, seven-fight preliminary bout card, headlined by a much-anticipated rematch between rival bantamweight (135 pounds) starsChris “El Guapo” Gutierrez (9-1-1)… Read More
WSOF 33 Main Card Complete with Six Fights
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LAS VEGAS (August 30, 2016) – World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) today announced the completion of a stacked, six-fight main card for the unprecedented, three-hour, live NBCSN (11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT) telecast of the… Read More
Marcin Held Reports He’s Signed With The UFC
By FCF Staff
After campaigning for a UFC contract just a couple of weeks ago, it looks like Marcin Held has got his wish.
In mid-August, the Bellator vet revealed that he was a free agent, and that he was… Read More
Rory MacDonald: UFC Wasn’t “Respectful” of Fighters With Reebok Deal, There Was “no Discussion”
By FCF Staff
Now that Rory MacDonald has signed with Bellator, the top ranked welterweight is opening up about his decision to leave the UFC.
MacDonald entered free agency following his decision loss to Stephen Thompson in June. Leading up… Read More
UFC Signs Donald Cerrone to New Multi-Fight Contract
By FCF Staff
Shortly after it was reported that Rory MacDonald has signed with Bellator, it’s been confirmed that Donald Cerrone has signed a new, multi-fight deal with the UFC.
Cerrone, who took out Rick Story at UFC 202 last… Read More