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Chris Weidman Says Sanctioning of MMA in New York is a “Dream Come True”
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman has repeatedly talked about his desire to fight in his home state of New York, and thanks to a bill that was passed on Tuesday, it looks like that could happen soon.
On Tuesday, the… Read More
WSOF CEO Carlos Silva Comments on Legalization of MMA in New York
By FCF Staff
On Tuesday, the New York State Assembly passed legislation to lift the ban of pro mixed-martial-arts in the jurisdiction, and WSOF CEO Carlos Silva has released a statement regarding the historic news.
“This is an exciting and… Read More
WSOF30: Five Preliminary Bouts Announced For April 2
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS (March 21, 2016) –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today the addition of five preliminary card bouts to its highly-anticipated WSOF30: Branch vs. Starks world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) doubleheader event at… Read More
UFC FN 85: Hector Lombard Hopes to Score “Spectacular Win” And Title Shot in Return
By FCF Staff
Although Hector Lombard hasn’t fought in over a year, the heavy handed fighter is hoping to take out Neil Magny at UFC Fight Night 85, and lock up a title shot.
The welterweight contender is returning to… Read More
Simon Marcus Believes GLORY’s Headed For “Huge Year”, But Could Use More “Characters”
By Kelsey Mowatt
It’s been somewhat of a bumpy ride for GLORY in recent months, but middleweight champ Simon Marcus believes the best is yet to come for the kickboxing promotion.
Back in 2014, GLORY appeared… Read More
UFC FN 85: Neil Magny Says Hector Lombard is “Just Another Guy in my Way”
By FCF Staff
Neil Magny may be booked to face one of the more powerful and experienced welterweights on the UFC’s roster this weekend, but the rugged fighter doesn’t seem fazed by the challenge ahead.
At UFC Fight Night 85… Read More
M-1 Challenge 65: Abdulaev-Kunchenko Title Clash & Divnich vs. Turnquest Fight Added
By Press Release
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (March 16, 2016) – M-1 Challenge welterweight championMurad “Hunter” Abdulaev will make his first title defense, April 8 in M-1 Challenge 65,against undefeated challenger Alexey Kunchenko at Ice Palace Sports Center in St.… Read More
WSOF 30: David Branch – Clifford Starks, Jon Fitch – Joao Zeferino Title Fights Headline April 2nd Card
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS (March 14, 2016) –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it will make its much-anticipated return to Las Vegas with a star-studded, world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) doubleheader event at Hard… Read More
Report: Chris Leben Not Coming Out of Retirement Due to Serious Heart Condition
By FCF Staff
According to reports Chris Leben’s plans to come out of retirement and fight for Bellator, have been sidelined by the discovery that he has a heart condition.
Recently Bellator announced that it had signed the 35 year-old… Read More
RIZIN FF Signs Wanderlei Silva, Announces Seven Fighters For April 17 Event
By Press Release
TOKYO – March 7, 2016– RIZIN FF, the combat sports promotion led by former PRIDE FC head Nobuyuki Sakakibara, announced during a press conference, the signing of all-time Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) great Wanderlei “The Axe… Read More
RFA 37 to Feature Two Title Fights
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) president Ed Soares announced today that the RFA will be returning to South Dakota in April and is set to crown its first light-heavyweight champion and a new… Read More
M-1 Challenge 64 Bonuses Announced
By Press Release
MOSCOW (February 29, 2016) – M-1 Global has announced its M-1 Challenge 64bonus performances, highlighted by co-Fight of the Night awards, along with KO of the Night and Submission of the Night.
Veteran Russian fighter… Read More
Wanderlei Silva’s Interested in Facing Fedor Emelianenko, But Not Next
By FCF Staff
There’s been a lot of talk lately about whether a Fedor Emelianenko – Wanderlei Silva might happen, and while the latter’s definitely interested, he doesn’t want that fight next.
Silva recently had his lifetime suspension from the… Read More
M-1 Challenge 64: Alexander Shlemenko Advances to MW Tourney Finals, Alexander Volkov Claims HW Title
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from M-1 Challenge 64, which took place in Moscow, Russia on Saturday.
The card saw former Bellator champ Alexander Shlemenko earn a unanimous decision win over Vyacheslav Vaselevsky, in the semifinals of M-1’s middleweight… Read More
UFC FN 83: Anthony Smith Returning to Octagon on Short Notice
By FCF Staff
Anthony Smith has been actively campaigning for another shot in the UFC, and now the middleweight veteran has received it.
Recently the promotion announced that Smith is replacing Trevor Smith at UFC Fight Night 83 this weekend,… Read More
M-1 Challenge 65 Moved From March 4 to April 8 in St. Petersburg
By Press Release
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (February 15, 2016) – M-1 Global has announced that M-1 Challenge 65 has been rescheduled from March 4 to April 8 at Ice Palace Sports Center in St. Petersburg, Russia.
The… Read More
Alistair Overeem Reports He’s Signed New UFC Deal
By FCF Staff
It looks like Alistair Overeem will not be reuniting with Scott Coker over in Bellator, as the heavyweight is reporting he’s signed a new deal with the UFC.
The former Strikeforce champ recently entered free agency, following… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Podcast Features Glory’s Robert Thomas, Legacy FC’s Dhiego Lima
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter’s podcast features talks with Glory’s Robert Thomas and Legacy FC’s Dhiego Lima.
Thomas is scheduled to compete in Glory 27’s middleweight tourney, which will take place on February 26th. Thomas… Read More
John Crouch Weighs-In on Dana White’s Recent Comments: Benson Henderson is “in The Middle of a Great Career”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following the news that Benson Henderson had signed with Bellator, Dana White said he’s happy for the former lightweight champ, but argued that “Smooth” is heading south in the ranks. The UFC President’s comments… Read More
Lion Fight 28: Cedric Manhoef Steps in to Face Jo Nattawut
By Press Release
Lion Fight Promotions announced today that renowned striker Cedric Manhoef will step in to face reigning super welterweight champion “Smokin” Jo Nattawut for the title at Lion Fight 28.
Manhoef (51-2-1) replaces Kem Sitsongpeenong in the championship… Read More