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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: 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
ONE FC 19 Weigh-In Results: Three Title Fights Official
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for ONE FC 19, which will be hosted by the Dubai World Trade Centre tomorrow.
The “Reign of Champions” card will feature three title fights, including welterweight champ Nobutatsu Suzki versus… Read More
“War Machine” Claims Innocence on Twitter, Fighter Remains Wanted by Police After Alleged Incident
By FCF Staff
“War Machine” has claimed his innocence on Twitter, after it was announced recently by police, that he’s a suspect in connection to a three person altercation on Friday.
The 32 year-old (formerly known as Jon Koppenhaver) is… Read More
ONE FC 16 Weigh-In Results: Ben Askren and Bakhtiyar Abbasov set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for ONE FC 16, which will go down tomorrow at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
In the main event, former Bellator welterweight champ Ben Askren will make his ONE FC debut versus Bakhtiyar… Read More
UFC 171: Hector Lombard Believes Win Over Jake Shields Will Lead to “Title Shot Picture”
By FCF Staff
Hector Lombard lived up to the buzz that accompanied his welterweight debut in October, by quickly knocking out Nate Marquardt at UFC 166, and an impressive win on Saturday will only heighten the hype. The former Bellator… Read More
Report: Texas Commission Says Jessica Eye Tested Positive For Marijuana Following UFC 166
By FCF Staff
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation recently overturned Jessica Eye’s split decision win over Sarah Kaufman at UFC 166 to a no decision, and according to a new report, a positive test for cannabinoids is the reason… Read More
Report: Ben Askren to Fight For ONE FC Welterweight Title in Promotional Debut
By FCF Staff
Not surprisingly, ONE FC has handed Ben Askren a big assignment for the undefeated fighter’s promotional debut, as he will reportedly challenge for the welterweight title. Brock Larson is scheduled to fight Nobutatsu Suzuki, March 14th, at ONE… Read More
Report: Jessica Eye’s UFC 166 Win Over Sarah Kaufman Overturned Due to Failed Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that Jessica Eye’s split decision win over Sarah Kaufman at UFC 166 had been overturned to a no decision, and now it’s been revealed the change was apparently due to Eye failing her… Read More
WSOF: Ryan Ford to Battle Joel Powell For Canadian Welterweight Title
By FCF Staff
World Series of Canada has announced that Bellator vet Ryan Ford will battle welterweight Joel Powell for the promotion’s Canadian title on February 21st. The bout will headline the upcoming event, which will be hosted by the… Read More
Report: Zach Makovsky And Josh Sampo Have Agreed to Fight
By FCF Staff
It looks as though UFC 170 has picked up an eleventh bout, as flyweights Zach Makovsky and Josh Sampo have reportedly agreed to fight at the February 22nd card. The event will go down at the Mandalay… Read More
Opinion: Ben Askren to the UFC?
By Jesse Heitz
It’s been a relatively slow week for MMA news. Everyone must be thoroughly exhausted from the spectacle that was UFC 167, and the incredible and far-reaching controversies and ramifications that resulted from the event. Yet, when we’ve… 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
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
Report: Hector Lombard to Make Welterweight Debut vs. Nate Marquardt
By FCF Staff
After making a trial cut to 170 pounds, former Bellator middleweight champ Hector Lombard will reportedly make his welterweight debut against Nate Marquardt, October 19th at UFC 166. The event will be hosted by Houston’s Toyota Center.… Read More
Despite Enlisting Services of Nutritionist Mike Dolce, Hector Lombard Plans to Stay at Middleweight
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Hector Lombard has enlisted the services of renowned nutritionist Mike Dolce, the former Bellator middleweight champ has no plans to move to welterweight, as some observers thought the news might signal.
Lombard informed Full… Read More
Hector Lombard to Partner With Nutritionist and Trainer Mike Dolce
By FCF Staff
Following a split decision loss to Yushin Okami in March, which marked his second UFC loss in three Octagon appearances, Hector Lombard has announced that he will be working with renowned nutritionist and trainer Mike Dolce.… Read More
Opinion: Jon Fitch’s Future with World Series of Fighting
By Jesse Heitz
The saga of Jon Fitch continues, this time he has found a new home in Ray Sefo’s World Series of Fighting. The MMA promotion, one of the budding competitors vying for the UFC’s undisputed dominance within the… Read More
Duke Roufus Responds to Critics of Ben Askren: “Be Careful What You Wish For”
Following Stoppage Win, Trainer Says Bellator Champ Is “Going To Do That To Everyone”
By Kelsey Mowatt
As Ben Askren continues to work his way up the welterweight rankings, the decorated wrestler and former Olympian knows what it’s like to… Read More
DREAM Featherweight Champ Hiroyuki Takaya To Face Georgi Karakhanyan In Tokyo On New Year’s Eve
Hayato Sakurai vs. Phil Baroni and Satoru Kitaoka vs. Will Brooks also added to DREAM 18 New Year’s Eve card
By FCF Staff
A DREAM 18 New Year’s Eve matchup between DREAM Featherweight (145 pounds) Champion Hiroyuki Takaya (17-9) and… Read More