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Jimi Manuwa Posts Statement, After Withdrawal From UFC FN 137
By FCF Staff
After being forced out of a bout this Saturday with Thiago Santos, a “truly gutted” Jimi Manuwa has posted a statement.
Manuwa was supposed to face Santos in the headliner of UFC FN 137, but has withdrawn… Read More
UFC FN 135: Justin Gaethje Quickly KOs James Vick
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje needed less than two minutes tonight to return to the win column, as the former WSOF lightweight champ quickly knocked out James Vick.
Gaethje faced Vick in the headliner of UFC FN 135, and proceeded… Read More
UFC FN 135 Weigh-In Results: Justin Gaethje & James Vick Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 135, which will take place tomorrow in Lincoln, Nebraska.
In the main event, Justin Gaethje will take on fellow lightweight contender, James Vick.
Main Card (FS1, 10 PM/ET)
Justin… Read More
LFA 50: Brendan Allen vs. Tim Hiley Middleweight Title Fight to Headline
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will celebrate its historic 50th televised event in Minnesota by crowning a new middleweight champion at LFA 50. This event will also kick… Read More
Report: UFC Targeting Vitor Belfort – Lyoto Machida Bout
By FCF Staff
Although Lyoto Machida has campaigned for a fight with Michael Bisping, the UFC is reportedly working on having “The Dragon” fight Vitor Belfort next.
Following Machida’s decision win over Eryk Anders at UFC Fight Night 125 earlier… Read More
Lyoto Machida Outlines Why He’s Calling For a Fight With Michael Bisping
By FCF Staff
It’s not clear yet when and if Michael Bisping will fight again, but Lyoto Machida is reporting he’d like to fight the former middleweight champ, before he hangs up the gloves.
After Machida earned a split decision… Read More
UFC FN 125: John Dodson – Pedro Munhoz Bout Cancelled
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 125 will no longer feature a bout between bantamweight contenders John Dodson and Pedro Munhoz.
On Friday morning, Munhoz came in at 140 pounds for Saturday’s fight, and later today, the UFC posted the… Read More
UFC FN 125 Weigh-In Results: Two Fighters Miss Weight For Belem Event
By FCF Staff
Two fighters failed to make weight for UFC Fight Night 125 tomorrow in Belem, Brazil, and headliner Eryk Anders needed two attempts to make weight for his bout with Lyoto Machida.
Anders reportedly came in at 187.9… Read More
Mixed Martial Arts Big Business at Online Bookmakers
There has been quite a rise in the popularity of Mixed Martial Arts amongst punters of online sportsbooks around the world. Much like the surge in popularity of the sport itself, MMA for online betting, and live… Read More
LFA to Hold Trio of Events in January, 2018
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced the promotion will kick off 2018 with a 1-2-3 punch in January with a trio of star-studded shows in California, Arizona, and Louisiana.… Read More
UFC FN 123 Results: Brian Ortega Taps Out Cub Swanson
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Fight Night 123, which saw Brian Ortega submit fellow featherweight contender Cub Swanson in the main event.
The card took place in Fresno, California.
Brian Ortega def. Cub Swanson via… Read More
UFC FN 123 Weigh-In Results: Cub Swanson & Brian Ortega Set For Main Event
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 123, which will take place tomorrow in Fresno, California.
In the main event, perennial featherweight contender Cub Swanson will take on Brian Ortega. In the co-healdiner, featherweight Jason… Read More
Rafael Natal is Latest UFC Veteran to Announce Retirement
By FCF Staff
Rafael Natal has announced that he’s hanging up the gloves at the age of 34.
The middleweight fighter, who is coming off a knockout loss to Eryk Anders in July, announced the news on “The MMA Hour” (quote… Read More
LFA 22 Gets New Co-Headliner: Smith vs. Smith II
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will have a new co-main event at LFA 22 when the promotion returns to Colorado this Friday.
The new… Read More
UFC on FOX 25 Weigh-In Results: Chris Weidman & Kelvin Gastelum Clear Final Hurdle
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 25 will take place tomorrow in Long Island, New York, and all of the fighters have already made weight for the event.
In the headliner, former middleweight champ Chris Weidman will take on former… Read More
LFA 18: FW Champ Kevin Aguilar to Face Justin Rader
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will be bringining a featherweight world title fight to Oklahoma to kick off a busy August schedule.
The main… Read More
LFA 14: Championship Doubleheader Set
HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the LFA will return home to Houston with a Championship Doubleheader in June.
The main event of LFA 14 will feature a battle of blue chip… Read More
LFA 6: Rivaldo Junior to Battle Ray Rodriguez
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the LFA will make its second visit to Texas in March. This will be the sixth LFA event after the strategic merger… Read More
Bellator 162 Weigh-In Results: Alexander Shlemenko & Kendall Grove Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 162, which will take place tomorrow night at the FedExForum in Memphis.
In the main event, former middleweight champ Alexander Shlemenko will take on Kendall Grove
Kevin Ferguson Jr., who… Read More
Bellator 162: Kevin “Baby Slice” Ferguson Jr. Added to Card
By Press Release
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (September 26, 2016) – The preliminary portion of “Bellator 162: Shlemenko vs. Grove” at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on Oct. 21 is official and amongst the 12 new additions, there is plenty of… Read More