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Media Watch: “Babalu” Training Again, Looks Forward to Next One FC Fight
By Michael Hatamoto
Renato “Babalu” Sobral is back to training less than 10 days after his submission win at ONE Fighting Championship: Destiny of Warriors in late June. The event took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and One FC is… Read More
After Choosing ONE FC Over UFC, Bibiano Fernandes Says It’s Time To “Move Forward”
By Kelsey Mowatt
It’s safe to say that 2012 hasn’t exactly unfolded in the way Bibiano Fernandes probably thought it would, after he completed his 2011 campaign on New Year’s Eve, by winning DREAM’s bantamweight title. Although at the… Read More
June 28th UCC 5“Unleashed” Postponed
By FCF Staff
Universal Combat Championship has announced that the promotion’s upcoming June 28th “Unleashed” event has been postponed.
The New Jersey based organization stated in a press release:
There were unforeseen circumstances that caused us to postpone this… Read More
Report: ONE FC to Hold 18 Events in 2013
August 31st Card in Manila Confirmed, Chevrolet Promotion’s Official Car
By FCF Staff
Growing Asian promotion ONE FC is reportedly planning to carry an even busier schedule in 2013, as following its latest event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this past… Read More
Capoeira Stylist and Rising Star Marcus “Lelo” Aurelio Signs with Bellator Fighting Championships
Debut August 24 at Bellator 73
By FCF Staff
Welterweight (170 pounds) rising star Marcus Aurelio (6-1) has become the latest talent to sign to Bellator Fighting Championships rapidly growing roster and will… Read More
Feijao Slapped With One Year Suspension After Testing Positive For Banned Substance In May
By Michael Hatamoto
Strikeforce light heavyweight competitor Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante tested positive for an undisclosed banned substance after his Strikeforce fight against Mike Kyle in May, effectively terminating a potential title matchup with Gegard Mousasi.
The Feijao vs. Mousasi fight… Read More
Kendall Grove Disappointed About Last-Minute Withdrawal of Opponent Terry Martin; Says He’s Trying To “Fight Guys That Already Have Names.”
Grove talks matchup with replacement opponent Derek Brunson
By Kelsey Mowatt
While former “Ultimate Fighter” winner Kendall Grove will still have an opportunity to add a championship belt to his resume at this… Read More
A Look Into The Dubai Fighting Championship with Owners Tam Khan and Ari Basti
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In this exclusive interview, Dubai Fighting Championship owners Tam Khan and Ari Basti discuss the future of their MMA promotion with correspondent Ali Mokdad
Antonio Carvalho To Aspiring Fighters: “I Can Assure Everyone Nothing In This Sport Comes Easy, And You Better Be In It For The Right Reasons.”
By Brent Fryia
Antonio Carvalho’s entrance into MMA was not typical of today’s MMA athletes. He was not a university wrestler who decided to try fighting when his wrestling career was done. He was not a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner or kickboxer… Read More
Highlight Reel: UFC Heavyweight Championship Challenger Frank Mir
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ONE FC CEO Victor Cui: “We Are Distinctively Asian, And This Gives Us A Competitive Edge (Over The UFC) In This Region.”
By Tom Taylor
On February 26, the UFC brought its brand of MMA action to Saitama, Japan, marking the promotion’s first trip in over a decade into the Asian MMA market, a market that many believed could no longer support… Read More
After Winning MFC Title, Nathan Coy “One Step Closer to That Goal…Fight St. Pierre”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Nathan Coy continued his post-Strikeforce winning ways on Friday, as the welterweight punished TUF veteran Ryan McGillivray for three rounds at Maximum Fighting Championship 33 to secure the promotion’s vacant championship. Not only did Coy extend his… Read More
Invicta Fighting Championships Weigh-In Results and Pics: All 11 Bouts Official
By FCF Staff
All 11 bouts, including the featherweight (145 pounds) main event rematch between superstar Marloes Coenen (19-5) of The Netherlands and 22-year-old armbar wizard Romy Ruyssen (5-1) of France, were made official at today’s weigh-in at Hotel Phillips… Read More
Andreas Spang Says He’s Gone “From Being a Nobody to Somebody” After KO’ing Brian Rogers
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Andreas Spang may still be a few wins away from becoming a household name in MMA, the middleweight certainly made the most of his short notice addition to Bellator 66 last Friday, by knocking out Brian… Read More
UFC 145 Weigh-Ins: Rashad Evans and Jon Jones Make Weight Before Heated Faceoff
By FCF Staff
Not surprisingly, UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones and Rashad Evans needed to be separated as the former teammates and rivals faced off at today’s UFC 145 weigh-ins.
After the former champ Evans weighed in at 204 pounds… Read More
Jon Jones on Whether Rashad Evans is in his Prime: “I Don’t Know; We’ll See”
Notes From Today’s UFC 145 Pre-Fight Press Conference
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continued to focus the UFC 145 spotlight on this… Read More
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champs Give Predictions For Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans Showdown
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Some of the greatest names in the sport’s pantheon have held and fought for the UFC’s 205lbs title since its inception in 1997, including Hall of Famers Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell and iconic fighters including Vitor… Read More
Weigh-In Photos for ONE FC’s “War of the Lions”
By FCF Staff
According to a press release from ONE Fighting Championships, all of the competitors for the growing promotion’s “War of the Lions” event tomorrow, made weight yesterday in Singapore. The card, which will be hosted… Read More
ONE FC Announces Mar. 31st Card to be Broadcast Free on Youtube
By FCF Staff
One Fighting Championship has announced that its upcoming, March 31st “War of the Lions” card will be broadcast for free on Youtube. The event will be hosted by Singapore’s Indoor Stadium and will be headlined by a… Read More
ONE FC Announces New Broadcast Deal, Confirms Events in Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore
By FCF Staff
Growing promotion ONE Fighting Championship has announced that it has signed a new broadcasting deal in Malaysia, in addition to confirming three of the company’s upcoming cards.
Today, ONE FC revealed that it has… Read More