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UFC Vet Tom Duquesnoy Announces MMA Retirement at Age of 25
By FCF Staff
One of Europe’s top fighters, Tom Duquesnoy, has announced he’s retiring from professional mixed-martial-arts at the age of 25.
The French fighter, who won bantamweight and featherweight titles with BAMMA before joining the UFC, recently announced the… Read More
Ross Pearson Announces Career as MMA Fighter is Over
By FCF Staff
Longtime, UFC fighter Ross Pearson has announced that he’s decided to retire from professional mixed-martial-arts.
The 34-year-old British slugger, who recently was stopped by Desmond Green at UFC on ESPN 2, announced the news via social… Read More
IMMAF – WMMAA 2019: Asian Open Championships Athlete Registration Opens
By Press Release
Athlete registration opened yesterday for the 2019 IMMAF-WMMAA Asian Open Championships of Amateur MMA, which will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, from 1 – 4 May 2019. To apply, athletes from around the world from should contact their affiliated national MMA federation. The… Read More
Mirko “Cro Cop” Announces Retirement After Reporting Hospitalization Due to Stroke
By FCF Staff
Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic has retired from fighting in the past, only to return, but the legendary fighter is reporting his career is definitely over, after having a stroke.
The Croatian fighter recently reported on Nova TV… Read More
ONE Championship Announces Yushin Okami Has Joined Promotion
By FCF Staff
In recent months, ONE Championship has signed UFC veterans like Eddie Alvarez, Sage Northcutt and Demetrious Johnson, and now the promotion’s announced Yushin Okami has also been added to the roster.
Recently ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong confirmed… Read More
Francis Ngannou Announces Opening For “First Full MMA Gym” in His Native Cameroon
By FCF Staff
As Francis Ngannou prepares for an upcoming fight with Cain Velasquez, the heavyweight contender’s announced the opening of the “first full” MMA gym in his native Cameroon. The gym has been built via the Francis Ngannou Foundation.… Read More
Dominick Cruz Reports Undergoing Successful Shoulder Surgery
By FCF Staff
Dominick Cruz he’s undergone successful surgery to repair a serious injury he incurred several weeks ago to his shoulder.
The former bantamweight champ was scheduled to fight John Lineker in January, but a shoulder injury he sustained… Read More
LFA 58: Harvey Park vs. Jaleel Willis to Headline
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will make its first foray into the Land of Enchantment with an explosive lightweight showdown when the promotion heads to New Mexico in… Read More
CES MMA 53 Highlights: Tony Gravely KOs Kody Nordby With Slam
Let's take another look at that stunning finish by Tony Gravely! Take a bow!#CES53 @CESMMA pic.twitter.com/Vv5g4DVnSr
— AXS TV Fights (@AXSTVFights) November 3, 2018
Ryan LaFlare Announces Further Bouts Are Unlikely, Following Loss at UFC 229
By FCF Staff
Following his loss to Tony Martin at UFC 229 last weekend, Ryan LaFlare has announced he’s likely done fighting.
The 35 year-old fighter, who was taken out by a head kick and punches from Martin in round… Read More
Union Activist, Kajan Johnson, Announces UFC Run is Over
By FCF Staff
Following a tightly contested, split decision loss to Rustam Khabilov earlier this month, Kajan Johnson has announced he will not be returning to the UFC.
The 34 year-old Canadian, who has been working to organize fighters into… Read More
ONE “Kingdom of Heroes”: Complete Card Announces
By Press Release
4 September 2018 – Bangkok, Thailand: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced the complete card for ONE: KINGDOM OF HEROES, which is set to ignite the… Read More
CES MMA 51 Highlights: Nate Andrews Chokes Out D’Juan Owens
#AndStill the @CESMMA Lightweight champion, Nate 🐍 Andrews! #CES51
We're back next week with more action from @LFAfighting! pic.twitter.com/hTym8X8ZBJ
— AXS TV Fights (@AXSTVFights) August 4, 2018
CES 50: Andre Ewell Taps Out Dinis Paiva To Win Bantamweight Title
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from CES 50, which saw Andre Ewell win the promotion’s bantamweight by submitting Dinis Paiva with a third round, D’arce choke.
The card took place in Lincoln, Rhode Island..
CES MMA 50 Results
Main… Read More
Mike Perry Announces Arrival at Jackson – Wink MMA
By FCF Staff
After dropping back-to-back bouts for the first time in his career, Mike Perry has headed west to the renowned Jackson – Wink MMA gym in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Recently the heavy handed fighter, who is coming off… Read More
Alexander Gustafsson Announces New UFC Deal
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson has announced he’ll be returning to the Octagon soon, and that he’ll do so, armed with a new contract.
Recently the perennial, light-heavyweight contender posted the image and comments below. The 31 year-old Gustafsson (18-4)… Read More
What Has Prompted MMA’s Rise From Fringe Sport to Global Phenomenon?
Ten years ago, MMA was considered little more than a freak show. Boxing enthusiasts refused to even refer to it as a sport, and even those who inhabited the fairytale world of WWF looked on with a mixture of… Read More
Bellator Announces Patricio “Pitbull” – Daniel Weichel Rematch to go Down in Rome
By Press Release
LOS ANGELES – Bellator is primed for a summer return to Italy, this time in the country’s capital city of Rome at the Il Centrale Live Roma – Foro Italico on Saturday, July 14.
In… Read More
BAMMA 34: Several New Bouts Added
By Press Release
[London 26.03.18] BAMMA announces further bouts for the BAMMA 35 fight card. BAMMA 35 takes place at the 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland on Saturday 12th May 2018. Tickets are on sale now from bamma.com .… Read More
Nate Diaz Teases UFC Return While Proclaiming “There’s no Excitement” in MMA
By FCF Staff
It’s been nearly a year-and-a-half since Nate Diaz last competed, but it looks like the brash fighter is eyeing an early, summer return to the Octagon.
Recently the 32 year-old Diaz, who hasn’t fought since August, 2016,… Read More