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With Vitor Belfort Out, Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva II Confirmed For UFC 147
By FCF Staff
Rich Franklin and Wanderlei Silva have been signed to a somewhat unexpected rematch, as a result of a broken hand that has forced Vitor Belfort out of his scheduled bout with Silva on June 23d. The UFC… Read More
John Alessio Fighting Shane Roller at UFC 148
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to put the finishing touches on the line-up for its upcoming July 7th event in Las Vegas, as a lightweight bout between John Alessio and Shane Roller has been added to the… Read More
Franklin vs. Le, Maynard vs. Guida Confirmed For UFC Summer Schedule
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed two high profile bouts for its upcoming summer schedule, as Gray Maynard will face Clay Guida on June 22nd, and Rich Franklin will battle Cung Le July 7th.
The Maynard, Guida… Read More
Silva, Le, Henderson and Rua Among UFC 139 Award Winners
Last night’s UFC 139 card in San Jose produced not one, but two “Fight of the Night” awards. The promotion announced afterwards that Dan Henderson and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, as well as Wanderlei Silva and
Shamar Bailey Fighting Danny Castillo at UFC 139
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to round out the line-up for its upcoming November 19th card in San Jose, as today it has announced that former TUF competitor Shamar Bailey will take on WEC import
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
Undefeated Lorenz Larkin Says Headlining Sept. 23rd Challengers “Feels Like A Dream”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Despite having won back-to-back bouts under the Strikeforce banner to extend his undefeated pro record to 11-0, Lorenz Larkin says he was shocked to find out that he had been assigned headliner status for the promotion’s… Read More
Strikeforce’s Josh Thomson Blasts Obama, Calls For New President Elect In 2012
By FCF Staff
Former Strikeforce lightweight champ Josh Thomson has never been one to shy away from speaking his mind. These days, the 32-year-old San Jose, Calif. resident and Team AKA member is calling out someone far removed from the… Read More
Daley vs. Woodley, Smith vs. Saffiedine Official for July 30th
By FCF Staff
Paul Daley will look to halt Tyron Woodley’s rise up the welterweight rankings on July 30th, as Showtime has confirmed that the two will fight at Strikeforce’s upcoming “Fedor vs. Henderson” event. The network… Read More
Justin Wilcox, Josh Thornburg, and Douglas Brothers Talk Strikeforce Challengers
Smith, Daley, Lindland, Lawler and Coker Talk Dec. 4th
“i Invite Him To Stand With Me,”alessio Goads Sanchez With Belated Ufc 60 Shot
"I Invite Him to Stand with Me,"
Alessio Goads Sanchez with Belated UFC 60 Shot
By Kelsey Mowatt
Johnny Alessio and Diego Sanchez will do battle this Saturday night at Los Angeles’ famous Staples Center for
K-1 “battle At The Bellagio Ii:”the Weigh-ins
K-1 "Battle At The Bellagio II:"
The Weigh-Ins
Written By Michael Afromowitz
muaythaimes@aol.com
With only a day remaining until the K-1 "Battle At The Bellagio II" Pay-Per-View televised mega-card kicks off, the event’s athletes stepped onto
The Banter Before The Battle
The Banter Before The Battle
The K-1 "Battle Of The Bellagio II" Pre-Fight Press Conference Experience
Written By Michael Afromowitz
muaythaimes@aol.com
A press conference with Bob Sapp wouldn’t be a typical press conference if some
Class Certification Granted to Antitrust Lawsuit Brought Against The UFC
By FCF Staff
An anti-trust lawsuit that has been brought against the UFC has reportedly been granted class certification by a judge in Nevada.
According to reports, judge Richard F. Boulware’s decision will allow for 1,200 fighters that competed for the… Read More
Class Action Lawsuit Against UFC Certified by Judge
By FCF Staff
A class-action lawsuit, which was initially launched by several veteran fighters in 2014, has been certified by a judge.
The suit alleges that the UFC is a monopoly and that it operates in an anti-competitive manner… Read More
Report: New Group Backed by Various Player Associations is Pushing For Fighter Union
By FCF Staff
There has been considerable talk and speculation in recents weeks if MMA will finally see the creation of a fighter union, and another group has stepped forward in this effort.
The Professional Fighters Association (PFA) has… Read More
Former UFC Champ Rich Franklin Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
For some time, Rich Franklin said he intended to fight once more in the Octagon, but as his 41st birthday approaches, the former UFC champ has announced his retirement.
Franklin, who hasn’t fought since November, 2012 when… Read More
Report: Federal Trade Commission Contacting MMA Industry Vets Regarding UFC
By FCF Staff
Approximately four months after the Ultimate Fighting Championship was served a class action lawsuit by several fighters, reports have surfaced that the Federal Trade Commission is inquiring about the promotion’s business practices.
The FTC opened an… Read More
Exclusive Interview With Bellator’s Scott Coker
By FCF Staff
FCF’s Dan Plasma talks to Bellator President Scott Coker about the promotion’s upcoming, summer schedule, Tito Ortiz, Cung Le and more.