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Opinion: Douglas Lima’s Destruction of Ben Saunders
By Michael Hatamoto
Douglas Lima finished MMA veteran Ben Saunders by knockout during their main event fight at Bellator 100 on Friday night in Phoenix, Arizona.
Saunders is an experienced MMA veteran, but he never looked comfortable… Read More
“Fight Master” Finals Between Riggs And Brounzoulis Set For Nov. 2nd
By FCF Staff
Bellator has announced that the welterweight finals for the promotion’s “Fight Master” program will take place November 2nd, during its “Rampage” vs. Ortiz” event. The fight will be part of the event’s preliminary card, which will be… Read More
Firas Zahabi Storms Toronto With Four Battle-Ready Fighters
By Bryan Levick
As far as Firas Zahabi, the head coach of the famed Tri-Star Gym in Montreal, is concerned there is no rest for the weary. When you are considered one of the best at… Read More
Matt Riddle: “I Love Fighting, But It’s Not Paying My Bills”
By Bryan Levick
At 27 years old, Matt Riddle should be preparing to enter his physical prime. Despite his run-ins with athletic commissions and the UFC because of marijuana use, he had really begun to grow into his own as… Read More
Opinion: Will “Rampage” Jackson Show Up In Shape?
By Michael Hatamoto
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson dropped by Bellator 99 to discuss his upcoming fight with Tito Ortiz – and I don’t like what I am hearing.
Rampage mentioned he typically needs a 13-week camp… Read More
UFC Vet Matt Riddle Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
Former UFC fighter and recent Bellator addition, Matt Riddle, has announced he’s retiring from MMA, after suffering an injury and having to withdraw from the promotion’s upcoming welterweight tourney.
Although Bellator has yet to make any announcement,… Read More
Wrestling to Remain Olympic Sport
By FCF Staff
The push to ensure that wrestling remains a part of the storied Olympic Games has succeeded. According to multiple reports, the IOC has decided to include wrestling in the upcoming, 2020 Tokyo Olympics. 49 out of 95… Read More
“UFC Fight for the Troops III”: Bobby Green to Fight James Krause
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s third “Fight for the Troops” card continues to fill out, as the promotion has announced that Bobby Green will fight James Krause at the November 6th event. UFC Fight Night 31 will be hosted by… Read More
WSOF 6: Burkman to Battle Carl for Welterweight Title
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting has announced that it will crown its first welterweight champion on October 26th, as UFC vet Josh Burkman will fight former Bellator competitor Steve Carl for the title. The bout will headline… Read More
Opinion: Get Ready For Glover Teixeira vs. Ryan Bader
By Michael Hatamoto
Mixed Martial Arts fans could be nearing MMA overload, with Bellator and the UFC ramping up events for the fall.
As part of UFC Fight Night Teixeira vs. Bader, which is live from Brazil… Read More
UFC 165: “Kid” Yamamoto Withdraws, Ivan Menjivar Has New Opponent
By FCF
The line-up for the September 21st, UFC 165 card has received a short notice change, as the promotion has announced that “Kid” Yamamoto will no longer fight Ivan Menjivar as scheduled. Octagon newcomer Wilson Reis will step in… Read More
Dhiego Lima Hoping XFC 25 Win Will Open Door to UFC
Says Opponent Rainey “Hasn’t Really Been Tested”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Douglas Lima has made a name for himself under the Bellator banner and is one of the promotion’s top stars, his younger brother Dhiego has been… Read More
Is UFC Russia-Bound?
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC President Dana White would like to host an event in Russia, but needs to visit the country with Lorenzo Fertitta and research what cities and venues would be suitable.
There is no… Read More
Opinion: The Tito Ortiz Debacle Part II
By Jesse Heitz
As many readers are undoubtedly already well-aware, Tito Ortiz is making his return to the cage once again, this time for the UFC’s closest competition, Bellator. We’ve chattered on and on about his return… Read More
Opinion: The Future of Ben Askren
By Jesse Heitz
Recently, Bellator boss, Bjorn Rebney, made it crystal clear that his undefeated Welterweight Champion, Ben Askren, is unlikely to be resigned. It seems a little curious, particularly given the limited amount of… Read More
UFC 166: Jessica Eye Making Octagon Debut Versus Sarah Kaufman
By FCF Staff
Not long after it was relayed that Jessica Eye is joining the UFC, and that Sarah Kaufman will no longer compete at UFC Fight Night 27, the promotion has announced the bantamweights will fight at UFC 166.… Read More
Opinion: Time For Tito Ortiz To Call It Quits Already
By Jesse Heitz
In recent pieces I have discussed the impending MMA return of Tito “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” Ortiz with a planned November bout against Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in Bellator. I have also briefly talked… Read More
Invicta FC’s Felice Herrig: Women’s MMA Turns Men On
By Joshua Molina
Felice Herrig believes women’s MMA is here to stay — thanks to Invicta FC.
The 115-pound straw weight fighter and former Muay Thai champion is glowing after signing a contract with Invicta FC, what appears to be… Read More
After Removal From WSOF 4 Card, Polley Fighting Mocco at RFA 9
By FCF Staff
After being removed from last weekend’s WSOF 4 card, Lew Polley has agree to step in for the injured James Wilson at Resurrection Fighting Alliance 9, and will fight heavyweight Steve Mocco. The promotion has announced the… Read More
WSOF 4: Nick Newell Says “It’s My Time Right Now”, Keon Caldwell Expecting “Fireworks” in Lightweight Tilt
By Kelsey Mowatt
Nick Newell is certainly used to the spotlight, and when the undefeated lightweight steps into the cage Saturday to fight Keon Caldwell at World Series of Fighting 4, it’s going to be that much brighter.… Read More