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UFC Releases Statement Regarding “Rampage” Jackson, Promotion is “Surprised” by Injunction
By FCF Staff
Earlier today it was revealed that Bellator has been granted an injunction, which will prevent “Rampage” Jackson from fighting at UFC 186, and now the ZUFFA promotion has released a statement.
Jackson was scheduled to fight Fabio… Read More
(Updated) UFC 186: Benson Henderson Offers to Fight Any Welterweight After “Rampage” Jackson’s Withdrawal
By FCF Staff
Now that UFC 186 has lost “Rampage” Jackson, the card’s in need of another big name fight, and former lightweight champ Benson Henderson is willing to step up.
Earlier today, it was announced that Bellator has been… Read More
BAMMA 19: Martin Stapleton Stops Jeremy Petley
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from BAMMA 19, which saw Martin Stapleton stop lightweight Jeremy Petley in the main event.
The card was hosted by the Blackpool Winter Gardens in England. With the victory, Stapleton improved his record… Read More
WSOF 19: Eddie Arizmendi Replacing Krasimir Mladenov
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting 19 has undergone a change, as the promotion has confirmed that Krasimir Mladenov has incurred an injury, and will no longer fight Clifford Starks as a result. Stepping in for Mladenov at the… Read More
CES MMA 28: Rick Hawn Outscores Derek Loffer
By FCF Staff
Bellator vet Rick Hawn recorded his 20th pro victory last night in Lincoln, Rhode Island, as the accomplished Judoka worked his way to a unanimous decision win over Derek Loffer.
The bout took place at CES MMA… Read More
CFFC 47: Jonavin Webb Says he Has The “Tools” to Beat Elijah Harshbarger, But Wants Rematch With Lyman Good “Win, Lose or Draw”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Jonavin Webb has yet to be defeated in his pro career, in his mind, when he takes on Elijah Harshbarger tomorrow night at CFFC 47, he’ll be looking to rebound from a loss.
Webb faced former… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features CFFC Champ Jonavin Webb
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter’s podcast features CFFC welterweight champ, Jonavin Webb, who is scheduled to defend the title this Saturday at CFFC 47.
Webb discusses his upcoming bout with Elijah Harshberger, his fight with… Read More
CFFC 46: Anthony Smith Warns Tim Williams Fighting The UFC Vet is a “Whole Different World”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Tim Williams has been drawing praise as a middleweight on the rise, but Anthony Smith believes the CFFC champ is in for a rude awakening, when the two fight Saturday night. While Williams has turned… Read More
Report: Fedor Emelianenko Continues to Train But “Still in Retirement”
By FCF Staff
Although many veteran and hardcore fans continue to hold out hope for a Fedor Emelianenko comeback, the legendary heavyweight is clearly enjoying life outside the cage and ring.
The 38 year-old, Russian star will be part of… Read More
UFC 188: Gilbert Melendez vs. Eddie Alvarez to Co-Headline
By FCF Staff
Eddie Alvarez and Gilbert Melendez have been talking about fighting for years, and now the lightweights have been booked to battle.
On Monday, the UFC announced that the two will fight in the co-headliner of UFC 188,… Read More
WSOF 19: Krasimir Mladenov vs. Clifford Starks Among Three Bouts Added
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (February 19, 2015) – The live, NBCSN-broadcast main card for the star-studded WSOF 19: Gaethje vs. Palomino Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event that takes place at Phoenix,… Read More
Report: UFC’s Ronda Rousey Argues Fighters “Should Get Paid More Than The Ring Girls”
By FCF Staff
Ronda Rousey has repeatedly praised the UFC and its business practices since she joined the organization, but the bantamweight champ has made an interesting comment regarding fighter compensation.
Rousey held a media event yesterday in Glendale, California,… Read More
ONE FC Announces Signing of Eight More Fighters
By ONE FC (via press release)
6 February 2015– Singapore: ONE Championship™, Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organization with a 90% market share, bolstered its ranks with the signing of eight international mixed martial arts champions to its… Read More
Mirko “Cro Cop” Returning to UFC According to Reports
By FCF Staff
Not long after Bellator President Scott Coker relayed that he’s been in discussions with Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, it’s being reported that the heavyweight is returning to the UFC.
According to multiple reports, the UFC has signed… Read More
Ring of Combat 50: “American Idol of MMA” to Feature Seven Championship Fights
By Ring of Combat (via press release)
NEW YORK, NY (January 12, 2015) – GoFight Live (www.gfl.tv), the world’s premier online destination for live combat sports, announced today that it has partnered with legendary world champion Lou Neglia’s Ring… Read More
GLORY 19: Joe Schilling to Face Robert Thomas, Aleksandr Stetcurenko in for Murthel Groenhart
By FCF Staff
One of GLORY’s top American kickboxers has been booked for the promotion’s February 6th card, as the company has announced that Joe Schilling will battle Canada’s Robert Thomas at the event.
The middleweight fight will co-headline GLORY… Read More
Report: Ben Askren Says Dana White is Telling “Blatant Lies” About ONE FC Champ
By FCF Staff
Ben Askren and UFC President Dana White have had several, heated exchanges through the media to date, and now the ONE FC welterweight champ has accused the latter of telling “blatant lies” about him.
Recently, White has… Read More
UFC FN 59: Newcomer Louis Taylor Replacing Costa Philippou
By FCF Staff
Uriah Hall has a new opponent for the January 18th, UFC Fight Night 59 card, after his original opponent, Costa Philippou withdrew due to injury.
The promotion has announced that Strikeforce and Bellator vet Louis Taylor will… Read More
(Updated) UFC Announces Return of “Rampage” Jackson
Bellator Says Light-Heavyweight Remains Under Contract
By FCF Staff
After winning three straight fights with Bellator, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is apparently returning to the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
The promotion announced the news during tonight’s UFC FN 58 broadcast, which included… Read More
Titan FC 32: Desmond Green Takes Featherweight Title
By FCF Staff
Desmond Green added the Titan FC featherweight title to his resume last night in Lowell, Massachusetts, as the Bellator vet decisioned Steven Siler for the vacant title.
Green has won consecutive fights now since he exited Bellator… Read More