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RJJ Boxing & iKON Announces Boxing/MMA Doubleheader in Mexico
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Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions and iKON Fighting Federation (iKON) have announced a professional boxing and mixed martial arts doubleheader on Thursday night, October 22, at Marinaterra Hotel Spa in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico.
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Khamzat Chimaev: Donald Cerrone Would be an “Easy Fight”
By FCF Staff
Khamzat Chimaev wants a big name for his third UFC bout, after making history last month in his first two fights with the promotion. So, while Chimaev would almost certainly agree to fight Donald Cerrone, he doesn’t… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Says The UFC “Came Correct” to Make UFC 251 Headliner
By FCF Staff
It wasn’t long ago that Jorge Masvidal was questioning the UFC’s compensation model and arguing he should be receiving more revenue. But, ‘Gamebred’ says playing hardball with the promotion paid off.
For much of the year, Masvidal… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Confirms He’s Signed New Contract, Following Addition to UFC 251
By FCF Staff
After agreeing to fight Kamaru Usman at UFC 251 on Saturday, Jorge Masvidal’s confirmed he’s signed a new multi-fight deal with the promotion.
Masvidal has been booked to face the welterweight champ on short notice, after Gilbert… Read More
UFC 251: Jorge Masvidal Tests Negative For COVID-19, Heading to Abu Dhabi
By FCF Staff
Following reports that Jorge Masvidal would fight Kamaru Usman at UFC 251, provided he tests negative for COVID-19, the card’s new main event has been announced.
Masvidal has agreed to face the welterweight champ on just days… Read More
Report: UFC Working to Add Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal to July 11th PPV
By FCF Staff
Now that Gilbert Burns can no longer fight Kamaru Usman at UFC 251, after testing positive for COVID-19, it’s being reported the promotion’s working to bring in Jorge Masvidal as a replacement.
Recently it was reported that… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Has “Questions” About Revenue Share Fighters Receive From The UFC
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal has been voicing his displeasure with what the UFC’s offering for his next fight. Now, “Gamebred” is questioning why fighters reportedly earn less of the promotion’s revenue, in comparison to what athletes earn from other… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Vows “Stall Machine” Kamaru Usman Won’t Out-Grapple Him
By FCF Staff
Kamaru Usman’s pressure, wrestling and top-game has ruled the day against many opponents to date. But, according to Jorge Masvidal, that will not be the case if and when they fight.
When the UFC is running shows… Read More
Jorge Masdvidal Says He’s “The Golden Ticket at Combat Sports”
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal had a massive 2019 campaign, and as a result, “Gamebred” says he’s the man to face in MMA and boxing as well.
This past year, Masvidal has defeated Darren Till, Ben Askren and most recently,… Read More
Conor McGregor’s Striking Coach Says Bout With Jorge Masvidal is Still Part of The “Plan”
By FCF Staff
A few weeks ago, Conor McGregor said he was interested in fighting the winner of the ‘BMF’ title fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz. As McGregor prepares for a January 18th bout with Donald Cerrone, his striking… Read More
Dana White Reports UFC’s Working on Stipe Miocic – Daniel Cormier III
By FCF Staff
After Stipe Miocic avenged his 2018 loss to Daniel Cormier last month, and reclaimed the heavyweight crown, there’s been extensive speculation about whether a rubber match could materialize. Well, recently UFC President Dana White reported that the… Read More
Gilbert Melendez Comments on Future, Following Latest Defeat
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Following his fifth straight defeat at UFC 239, Gilbert Melendez has commented on his future in a statement he’s released.
The accomplished fighter faced Arnold Allen at the event, and Melendez ended up losing the fight via… Read More
Frank Mir Joins FFC Commentary Team
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Two-time heavyweight champion and mixed martial arts icon Frank Mir has today joined Final Fight Championship as part of the commentary team.
Mir; who’s professional career has spanned nearly eighteen years, has competed at the highest level of the… Read More
559 Fights Lights Shine on Ladies, Again
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SELMA, Calif. – The ladies will take center stage once again for 559 Fights.
Two of the hottest women’s prospects, Bakersfield strawweight Kat Solorzano and Irvine’s Meggan Tamondong will compete for the 559 Fights 115-pound amateur… Read More
Dana White Responds to Conor McGregor vs. Anderson Silva Talk
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva has been pushing for a bout with Conor McGregor for a while now, and recently the latter relayed he’d be interested in that match-up. But, it looks like Dana White’s not interested in pursuing that… Read More
IMMAF – WMMAA Unified World Championships Matches Schedule
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(12 November 2018. Manama) The 2019 IMMAF-WMMAA Unified World Championships is underway at the Khalifa Sports City Arena in Manama Bahrain, with 85 bouts on the opening day of the preliminaries. See below for today’s matches… Read More
ONE “Kingdom of Heroes”: Srisaket Sor Rungvisai Defends WBC Super Flyweight Title
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6 October 2018 – Bangkok, Thailand: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), hosted the biggest martial arts spectacle in the history of Thailand as the best and the brightest from… Read More
Conor McGregor Returns at UFC 229, But He’s The Betting Underdog Ahead of Las Vegas Grudge Match
After almost two years away from the UFC’s famed octagon, “The Notorious” Conor McGregor is back, and the eyes of the sporting world will be on his every move, as he takes on undefeated Russian world champion Khabib Nurmagomedov… Read More
UFC 229: Conor McGregor is Latest Fighter to Call For More Weight Divisions
By FCF Staff
Recently big name fighters like Dustin Poirier, Nate Diaz, Rafael dos Anjos and Kevin Lee have been pushing for the UFC to add a 165 pound division, and now one of the biggest stars in MMA, Conor… Read More
ONE: KINGDOM OF HEROES: Five Reasons Why Fans Should Watch
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19 September 2018 – Bangkok, Thailand : Following the blockbuster card in Jakarta, Indonesia on Saturday, 22 September, the next live event from ONE Championship in Bangkok, Thailand on 6 October is absolutely stacked with some of… Read More