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SFT MMA Xtreme Preparing for 2021 Opener, Reruns of Past Events Draws Huge Numbers on Brazilian TV
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As SFT MMA Xtreme prepares for its tentative June 26th return in Brazil, despite being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in cancellations of several events, including those scheduled in the United States and Mexico, the… Read More
Charles Oliveira Fires Back at Conor McGregor, Following Championship Win
By FCF Staff
Following Charles Oliveira’s championship win at UFC 262, Conor McGregor sent a warning the new champ’s way, and the latter was quick to fire back.
Oliveira faced Michael Chandler for the vacant lightweight title on Saturday, and… Read More
Donald Cerrone Warns Alex Morono He’ll be Ready For First Round “Swarm”
By FCF Staff
Donald Cerrone understands he has a reputation for being a slow starter. But, if Alex Morono plans to come out guns blazing at UFC Vegas 26, ‘Cowboy’ says he’ll be ready.
The 38-year-old Cerrone was initially scheduled… Read More
Dana White Confirms Diego Sanchez Has Been Released, Unloads on Joshua Fabia
By FCF Staff
Following Diego Sanchez’s recent social media post, in which he announced he is “free at last”, Dana White has confirmed the UFC has cut the TUF 1 winner.
Recently it was reported that Sanchez would no longer… Read More
Report: Diego Sanchez Withdrawing From May 8 Donald Cerrone Fight
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming May 8 card has taken another, significant hit, as it’s being reported that Diego Sanchez will no longer compete.
Sanchez was scheduled to fight Donald Cerrone at the event, in what was expected to… Read More
Anthony Smith Comments on Predictions Jimmy Crute Would “Smoke” Him
By FCF Staff
Heading into UFC 261, some people had Anthony Smith as a considerable underdog for his figt with Jimmy Crute, and the longtime contender seems surprised by that fact.
The 32-year-old Smith faced the 25-year-old on Saturday night,… Read More
PFL 1: Anthony Pettis & Lance Palmer Defeated in Night of Upsets
By FCF Staff
The Professional Fighters League began its 2021 campaign on Friday, and the card saw some notable names take losses, including Anthony Pettis.
The former UFC lightweight champ Pettis, who was making his PFL debut, dropped a decision… Read More
PFL to Livestream Content And Real Time Highlights on Twitter
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The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced a new partnership with Twitter. The multi-faceted partnership will give MMA fans around the country a unique viewing experience with curated… Read More
Lion Fight Adds Title Tournament Semifinals to LF66
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LION FIGHT unveiled its second North American Title Tournament with the two semi-finals taking place on the Lion Fight 66 event.
Lion Fight 66 will take place on Friday, May 21st at the Capitol Plaza Hotel… Read More
Cage Warriors Signs Array of Few Fighters
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Cage Warriors is pleased to announce the signings of several new fighters to it’s roster, as well as some contract extensions and a return to the promotion.
Former UFC lightweight fighter Paul Redmond returns to Cage Warriors… Read More
Boxing Star Boxer Claressa Shields Set to Fight Brittney Elkin in Highly Anticipated, PFL MMA Debut
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The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced the world’s best female boxer and two-time Olympic gold medalist, Claressa Shields, will make her PFL MMA debut against Brittney… Read More
Manager Reports Khamzat Chimaev is “100% Healthy”, Talks Timeline For Return
By FCF Staff
Khamzat Chimaev has had his next UFC bout pushed back a couple of times now, on account of a lengthy battle with COVID-19. But, the rising fighter’s manager is reporting we could see Chimaev in the Octagon… Read More
Jimmy Flick Announces Retirement, Following Successful UFC Debut
By FCF Staff
Eyebrows are likely being raised throughout MMA, following Jimmy Flick’s surprising announcement that he’s retiring from fighting.
Flick, who earned a ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus in his UFC debut this past December, recently announced he’s retiring… Read More
Steve Walker Title Defense Highlights Lion Fight 66
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LION FIGHT completes the first stage of its 2021 schedule with a return trip into the Heartland of America.
Lion Fight 66 will take place on Friday, May 21st at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka,… Read More
UFC Vegas 23: Will Kevin Holland Upset Marvin Vettori?
Marvin Vettori has been on quite the impressive roll in recent months, and as a result, he’s a significant favorite heading into his bout Saturday with Kevin Holland. But, could ‘Trail Blazer’ halt Vettori’s rise at UFC Vegas 23? And… Read More
AJ McKee Tells Patricio ‘Pitbull’ “My Time Has Just Begun”
By FCF Staff
AJ McKee acknowledges that Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire is one of the most accomplished fighters in the game. But, the rising star believes he will end the Freire era when they battle later this year.
Freire (32-4) ensured… Read More
Professional Fighters League Launches 2021 Season Campaign
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The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today launched the 2021 season kickoff campaign “MMA’s League is Back,” narrated by pro football Hall of Famer and Athlete Advisory Board member,… Read More
Bellator Confirms Final Card For Showtime Debut
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BELLATOR MMA has today confirmed the full fight card for BELLATOR MMA 255: Pitbull vs. Sanchez 2 this Friday, April 2 inside the “FightSphere” at Mohegan Sun Arena. The first BELLATOR event of 2021 also marks… Read More
Bellator Announces Fight Cards For Light Heavyweight Grand Prix
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BELLATOR MMA, which debuts live on SHOWTIME® next Friday, April 2 with BELLATOR MMA 255: Pitbull vs. Sanchez 2 at 9 p.m. ET, announced today changes to upcoming events including rescheduling of two Light Heavyweight World… Read More
Dan Ige Says Fight With ‘The Korean Zombie’ “Makes Sense”
By FCF Staff
After recording an electrifying, knockout win over Gavin Tucker, Dan Ige is calling for a fight with Chan Sung Jung.
Ige returned to the win column at the UFC’s March 13th card, by quickly taking Tucker out… Read More