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November Heavyweight Bout a Possibility for M-1 Global LHW Champ Vinny Magalhaes
By Kelsey Mowatt
Following his championship performance at the 2011 Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Wrestling tournament this weekend in England, Vinny Magalhaes will continue to keep an active schedule over the coming weeks. Not only will the M-1… Read More
The Official Word: What %^$^&*@ Fight Were Those Judges Watching?
By Cory Schafer, ISKA President
Have you ever watched an MMA fight that goes the distance and, after the decision is announced, you’re so surprised and upset… Read More
Report: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Jeff Monson Scheduled for Nov. 20th
By FCF Staff
The previously announced M-1 Global tilt between Fedor Emelianenko and Jeff Monson will take place November 20th, in Moscow, Russia. The bout’s date and location were announced on Emelianenko’s (pictured) official Twitter account today.
The 34… Read More
Alistair Overeem: Bout with Brock Lesnar Could Be “Biggest Fight Ever”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While the Ultimate Fighting Championship has added many noteworthy competitors and stars to its roster over the recent years, few possessed the kind of resume that Alistair Overeem did when he recently signed with the promotion.… Read More
Alistair Overeem’s Management Calls New UFC Deal “Milestone for Golden Glory”
By FCF Staff
While reports had surfaced recently indicating that Zuffa and Golden Glory were in negotiations to bring Alistair Overeem into the UFC fold, the news yesterday that the Dutch heavyweight would face fellow former champion Brock Lesnar… Read More
Jeff Monson Says November 12th Bout with Fedor Emelianenko “Confirmed”
By FCF Staff
Fedor Emelianenko’s next bout will take place November 12th in Russia versus well traveled veteran and decorated grappler Jeff Monson, according to a post on the latter’s official Twitter account. Monson’s ‘tweet’, which said a bout… Read More
UFC Signs Alistair Overeem, Fighting Brock Lesnar December 30th
By FCF Staff
After weeks of speculation as to whether former Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem would ever compete again under the Zuffa banner, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced today that the Dutch competitor will fight Brock Lesnar,… Read More
Breaking: Fedor Emelianenko Not Retiring, Fighting this Fall
By FCF Staff
Despite incurring three consecutive losses, the former Pride heavyweight champ Fedor Emelianenko is not ready to retire. According to a press release sent out today from the veteran’s management group, M-1 Global, Emelianenko has… Read More
Report: Fedor Emelianenko To Be Cut From Strikeforce
By FCF Staff
Fedor Emelianenko will not be given an opportunity to end his three fight losing streak anytime soon in Strikeforce as, according to reports, the former Pride champion has been released by the promotion.
UFC… Read More
Report: Alistair Overeem Released By Strikeforce
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion Alistair Overeem has been released from his contract by the promotion, according to a report by Ron Kruck on Friday’s edition of “Inside MMA” on HDNet.
Strikeforce, according to the report, exercised its… Read More
Alistair Overeem, Sergei Kharitonov To Headline United Glory Event In October?
By FCF Staff
Off the heels of Alistair Overeem’s withdrawal from the Strikeforce Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament, United Glory announced today that it will be returning to Moscow, Russia with its hybrid MMA and kickboxing series in October. The… Read More
Alistair Overeem, Josh Barnett Advance to Strikeforce HW Grand-Prix Semis
By FCF Staff
Alistair Overeem avenged his 2006 submission loss to Fabricio Werdum tonight in Dallas, Texas, by working his way to a unanimous decision win over the renowned submission artist. Two of the three judges scored… Read More
HDNet Broadcasting Strikeforce HW GP Weigh-Ins, Prelims
By FCF Staff
Fans will be able to catch the official weigh-ins as well as preliminary card action tied to Strikeforce’s World Heavyweight Grand-Prix card this Saturday on HDNet.
The network will begin its coverage of the weigh-ins… Read More
June 18th Bout Between Gina Carano and Sarah D’ Alelio Postponed
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce has announced that Gina Carano did not receive medical clearance to fight Sarah D’Alelio at the promotion’s upcoming June 18th event in Dallas, Texas. As a result the bout has been swiped from… Read More
Strikeforce Confirms KJ Noons vs. Jorge Masvidal for June 18th
By FCF Staff
With several notable heavyweight bouts scheduled for Strikeforce’s upcoming June 18th event in Dallas, Texas, the promotion has confirmed today that veteran lightweight Jorge Masvidal wil face former Elite XC champion KJ Noons on the card.… Read More
Jeff Monson Fighting Daniel Cormier at June 18th Strikeforce
By FCF Staff
One of the sport’s busiest heavyweights, Jeff “The Snowman” Monson (pictured), will once again fight under the Zuffa banner, as Showtime has announced that the 40 year-old-veteran will face rising prospect Daniel Cormier at… Read More