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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
Luke Rockhold Posts Clip of Daniel Cormier and “King Mo” Lawal Wrestling
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier is preparing to battle light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones at UFC 182 on January 3rd, and it looks as though he’s enlisted the help of another decorated wrestler in “King Mo” Lawal.
Recently Cormier’s American… Read More
RFA 22: Gilbert Smith to Battle Chidi Njokuani for Vacant Welterweight Title
By FCF Staff
Resurrection Fighting Alliance has announced that TUF vet Gilbert Smith will take on Chidi Njokuani for the promotion’s vacant welterweight title on January 9th.
The bout will headline RFA 22, which will be hosted by the… Read More
TUF 20 Finale: Joe Proctor Says Yancy Medeiros May Get Overlooked, But He’s Confident in “Every Area of the Fight”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although some fans may glance at the UFC record of Yancy Medeiros and question whether he’s cut out for the promotion, the man who will face him tonight at the TUF 20 Finale, clearly… Read More
Grapple at the Garden: Gray Maynard, “King Mo” Lawal, Joe Warren and Scott Jorgensen Among Fighters Scheduled to Compete
Press Release
New York, NY (December 11, 2014) – A collection of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) icons, including Gray Maynard, Joe Warren and “King Mo” Lawal will join Olympic Gold Medalist and five-time world champion… Read More
Report: Cung Le Asks to be Released From UFC Contract
By FCF Staff
Although the UFC rescinded the one year suspension it levied against Cung Le recently, the veteran fighter says he’s no longer interested in fighting for the promotion, which accused him of taking banned substances.
Initially, the UFC… Read More
Report: Duke Roufus Believes Ben Askren Could Still Wind up in The UFC
By FCF Staff
Although Ben Askren has been heavily critical of UFC President Dana White on several occasions, the welterweight’s coach Duke Roufus, still believes he could step into the Octagon some day.
Since the UFC passed on signing Askren,… Read More
UFC Vet John Alessio Blasts Promotion’s Reebok Uniform Deal
By FCF Staff
Although several UFC fighters have already relayed they’re excited about the promotion’s new uniform deal with Reebook, veteran John Alessio clearly believes the agreement’s bad for the sport.
On Tuesday, the UFC announced it has signed a… Read More
UFC’s Yves Edwards Calling it Quits on 60 Fight Plus Career
By FCF Staff
One of MMA’s most experienced and accomplished lightweights has announced his fighting career has come to an end, as UFC vet Yves Edwards is hanging up the gloves.
The 38 year-old fighter relayed the news not far… Read More