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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
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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
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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
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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
New Full Contact Fighter Podcast Features MMA Lab’s John Crouch, UFC’s Jason Saggo
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter’s podcast features MMA Lab head coach John Crouch, and UFC lightweight Jason Saggo.
Crouch discusses Benson Henderson’s decision to sign with Bellator, his fighter’s upcoming bout with Andrey Koreshkov,… Read More
M-1 Challenge 64: Antun Racic vs. Vitaly Branchuk 135 Title Eliminator Added
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ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (January 28, 2016) – M-1 Global’s first event of 2016 is shaping up as a potential blockbuster with the announcement of the second M-1 Challenge bantamweight elimination fight for M-1 Challenge 64 on… Read More
M-1 Challenge 65: Ramazan Emeev to Face Maiquel Falcao in Grand Prix Middleweight Eliminator
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ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (January 26, 2016) – Reigning M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Ramazan Emeev will take on Brazilian challenger Maiquel “Big Rig” Falcao in the second M-1 Grand Prix middleweight eliminator, March 4 at M-1… Read More
M-1 Grand Prix Tournament Relaunched
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ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (January 20, 2016) – M-1 Global President Vadim Finkelchtein recently announced the relaunching of its popular series, M-1 Grand Prix Tournament.
“We’ve been preparing this a long time and now we’re happy… Read More
UFC Announces Hector Lombard to Face Neil Magny in Return Bout
By FCF Staff
Hector Lombard has his first fight in over a year booked, as the UFC has announced that the welterweight will take on fellow contender Neil Magny on March 20th.
The fight will co-headline UFC Fight Night 84,… Read More
UFC FN 81 Weigh-In Results: TJ Dillashaw And Dominick Cruz Cleared For Title Fight
By FCF Staff
The official weigh-ins have concluded for Sunday’s UFC Fight Night 81 card in Boston, and all of the scheduled competitors made weight for the event.
In the headliner, former bantamweight champ TJ Dillashaw will take on former… Read More
Ryan Couture Set to Face Patricky ‘Pitbull’ Freire
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (January 12, 2016) – Ryan Couture (10-3) will face Patricky “Pitbull” Freire (14-7) during the main card of “Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich” on January 29 at the Save Mart Center in… Read More
UFC FN 81: Eddie Alvarez Knows Bout With Anthony Pettis Will Reveal “What I Got”
By FCF Staff
Eddie Alvarez is booked to fight Anthony Pettis at UFC Fight Night 81 next Sunday, and the former Bellator champ understands that the scrap is a pivotal one for both men.
Pettis will be competing for the… Read More
UFC Books Joseph Benavidez vs. Zach Makovsky
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to build the line-up for its February 6th card in Las Vegas, as the promotion has announced that Joseph Benavidez will take on Zach Makovsky at the event.
UFC 196 will be hosted by… Read More
Victory FC 47: Anthony Smith Hoping to Extend Run, After Leaving “One of The Darkest Places I’ve Ever Been”
By Kelsey Mowatt
As 2016 gets underway, Anthony Smith is riding six fight winning streak and will compete in a pivotal fight later this month, when he takes on Elvis Mutapcic for Victory FC’s middleweight crown. These… Read More