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“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
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: Roger Gracie Needs To Get Better, Not Live Off His Name
By Joshua Molina
Roger Gracie, it’s a good thing.
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu phenom has reportedly been let go by the UFC.
Gracie lost a stinker of a match recently to Tim Kennedy. His performance didn’t gain him any fans and… Read More
BAMMA Signs Paul Daley to Multi-Fight Deal
By FCF Staff
After a recent campaign from Paul Daley to get back to the UFC, the punishing striker has reportedly signed a multi-fight deal with the British Association of Mixed Martial Arts. The deal is for three fights in… Read More
Opinion: Wrestling, Its Standouts and Its Role In MMA
By Jesse Heitz
Wrestling is an ancient sport. Perhaps more importantly, it’s an integral part of an ancient combat system. It can be traced in the Western World at least to Ancient Greece. It was a vital… Read More
Report: “Rampage” Jackson-Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Bout in Works
By FCF Staff
After signing as a free agent with Bellator earlier this year, “Rampage” Jackson’s next fight might not be against one of the promotion’s top fighters, but rather, decorated boxer Roy Jones Jr. The boxing match is reportedly… Read More
Cage Warriors 57: Paul Daley Stops Lukasz Chlewicki
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from the latest Cage Warriors event in Liverpool, England, which saw UFC vet Paul Daley pick up his fourth straight victory. The noted striker stopped Lukasz Chlewicki in the headliner, as the welterweight… Read More
WSOF 4: Lew Polley vs. Hans Stringer Amongst Latest Additions
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting has reportedly put the finishing touches on the promotion’s August 10th event in Ontario, California, which will feature Tyrone Spong versus Angel DeAnda in the main event.
According to a report from MMA… Read More
Opinion: Should UFC Sign Lyman Good?
By Michael Hatamoto
Former Bellator welterweight champion Lyman Good is a free agent and can sign with another MMA promotion, after fighting inside the Bellator cage four years.
The Tiger Schulmann’s MMA product finished his… Read More