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Lee Mein: Confident of Zuffa Roster Spot for Jordan Mein, Believes Son Can Be Even “More Dynamic”
By Kelsey Mowatt
It’s been nearly one month since welterweight prospect Jordan Mein stopped Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos in the third round to secure a memorable victory in his Strikeforce debut, but it remains to be seen when the 23-7 fighter… Read More
Following MMA Agents Acquisition, Paradigm Plans To Bring “Unmatched” Service To MMA Fighters
By Joshua Molina
In one of the most important mixed martial arts business deals in the last year, Paradigm Sports Management acquired the client roster of MMA Agents.
Paradigm is a sports management firm that represents clients in the NFL and Major… Read More
UFC 139 Presser Notes: Silva Acknowledges Back Against the Wall vs. Le
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship set up shop today in San Jose’s San Pedro Square Market to host a press conference in advance of the promotion’s upcoming November 19th card in the California city.
In attendance were… Read More
On the Rise: Tristar Lightweight Mike Ricci
By Kelsey Mowatt
Over the years, Montreal’s Tristar Gym has forged a reputation for not only being one of Canada’s top training facilities, but for producing and preparing some of mixed-martial-arts best athletes. Through the accomplishments of UFC Welterweight Champion… Read More
Kurt Pellegrino Returning to Action vs. Patricky Freire at Bellator 59
By FCF Staff
After announcing earlier this year that he was stepping away from active competition, UFC veteran Kurt Pellegrino will return to action November 26th to fight Patricky Freire at Bellator 59. The lightweight… Read More
Nick Diaz Removed From UFC 137 Bout with GSP; Carlos Condit Named Replacement
By FCF Staff
After failing to attend press conferences in Toronto, Tuesday and today in Las Vegas, UFC President Dana White announced this afternoon that Nick Diaz (pictured) will no longer fight welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre as scheduled… Read More
Cesar Gracie: Nick Diaz Will “Force GSP to Fight”, Believes Zuffa Intends to Continue Strikeforce
By Kelsey Mowatt
For some time, even when it seemed like a pipe dream for many MMA fans, former Strikeforce welterweight champ Nick Diaz continued to call for a bout with his UFC counterpart Georges St. Pierre. … Read More
Healthy Dennis Hallman Ready for Brian Ebersole, Responds to “Ignorant” HRT Critics
By Kelsey Mowatt
When Dennis Hallman signed the dotted line to face fellow veteran Brian Ebersole at this Saturday’s UFC 133 card, the accomplished welterweight likely never imagined that he would be front and center in the… Read More
Raised Gracie: Exclusive Interview with Kauan Gracie, Rickson’s daughter
By Cameron Conaway
Her last name catches our attention, fills our minds with beat-up kimonos, taped-up fingers and armbars. At 27, Kauan Gracie has spent plenty of time rolling on blue Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu mats.
“As soon as you can crawl,… Read More
Philippou Confirmed as Replacement for Sakara at UFC 133
By FCF Staff
Reports that Alessio Sakara has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 133 tilt with Jorge Rivera have been confirmed by the promotion, as the UFC has announced that Constantinos Philippou will step in… Read More
Story “Disgusted” By Performance, Hopes for Eventual Rematch With Brenneman
By Kelsey Mowatt
Rick Story headed into last weekend’s UFC Live on Versus event ready to stake his claim in the promotion’s welterweight title shot mix, by defeating former middleweight contender Nate Marquardt. In what is well… Read More
Kennedy Eager to Fight Lawler; Concerns Remain Over Future Opponents
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Strikeforce recently announced that Tim Kennedy is getting his wish, a July 30th bout with Robbie Lawler, the middleweight contender isn’t celebrating wildly just yet. According to Kennedy, calling out Lawler was a… Read More
Charlie Brenneman: Coming Home This Sunday
By Cameron Conaway
On May 6 at 9:23pm, UFC welterweight Charlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman posted the following on his Facebook Wall:
“I’m coming home, I’m coming home, tell the world I’m coming home.” June 26, UFC Pittsburgh!!!
Within… Read More
Video: DARE Bringing MMA To Thailand – Part 1
Jussi Saloranta of Dare Fight Sports talks the promotion’s premiere MMA event in Thailand.
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Luke Rockhold Surprised but Excited to be Challenging “Jacare” Souza
By Kelsey Mowatt
For a couple of years now, Luke Rockhold has been working his way up the Strikeforce middleweight rankings, affirming his status as one the promotion’s top prospects by winning six straight fights. While the American Kickboxing… Read More
Rick Story Says He Had “No Hesitations” Accepting Bout with Nate Marquardt
By Kelsey Mowatt, photo courtesy Brave Legion
26 year-old Rick Story doesn’t have time to waste in his quest for a shot at the UFC welterweight title. Despite scoring an impressive unanimous decision win over perennial contender… Read More