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Jose Aldo, Frankie Edgar, Bobby Green and “Bigfoot” Silva Pick Up 156 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
The MMA world was expecting a thrilling fight between UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and former lightweight champ Frankie Edgar, and the highly regarded fighters engaged in an action packed, five round bout last night in Las… Read More
Braekhus Ducks Holm for Mega-Boxing Match, Holm Fighting on Feb. 28 Bellator Show in N.M
By Full Court Press (via press release)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (January 26, 2013) – Less than 24 hours after the World Boxing Council (WBC) Female Championship Committee ordered a mega-fight between undefeated WBC welterweight champion Cecilia “First Lady” Braekhus(21-0, 5 KOs)… Read More
Latest Episode of Alistair Overeem Documentary Series Released: “The Return of the Reem”
By FCF Staff
With Alistair Overeem set to make his Octagon return on February 2nd versus Antonio Silva at UFC 156 in Las Vegas, the documentary series about the accomplished fighter, “The Reem”, has kicked off once again.
The first… Read More
Opinion: Rampage Heading For Another Meltdown?
By Jesse Heitz
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson seems to be at it again, giving fans and writers alike an incredible level of entertainment without stepping foot into The Octagon. In a recent conference call, the always excitable fan-favorite nearly frothed at… Read More
Tyron Woodley to Make Octagon Debut Versus Jay Hieron
Former Strikeforce Contender Replacing Erick Silva
By FCF Staff
Tyron Woodley is the latest Strikeforce vet that is headed to the Octagon, as the UFC has announced that the highly regarded welterweight will replace the injured Erick Silva versus Jay… Read More
Invicta FC 4 to Stream Live on Ustream
By Invicta FC (via press release)
KANSAS CITY, Kan.(Jan. 1, 2013) – Invicta Fighting Championships has partnered with leading live streaming platform Ustream to deliver the much-anticipated Invicta FC 4: Esparza vs. Hyatt women’s world championship Mixed ! Martial Arts… Read More
GLORY CEO Says New Year’s Eve Show Will Launch Glory Kickboxing Into The American Mainstream
Says GLORY is in discussion with Showtime about a future TV deal in The U.S.
“These are the biggest, baddest guys in the world in stand-up fighting.”
By Joshua Molina
Monday’s big New Year’s Eve show from Saitama Super Arena… Read More
Report: Alistair Overeem Applies for NSAC License
By FCF Staff
In preparation for his February 2nd bout with Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva, Alistair Overeem and his representatives have reportedly applied for a license today with the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
The move was necessary after Overeem was denied… Read More
TUF 16 Finale: Roy Nelson Takes Out Matt Mitrione, Colton Smith Wins Season
By FCF Staff
Roy Nelson once again demonstrated the punching power that has made the accomplished grappler famous, as the heavyweight put away Matt Mitrione with strikes in the first round of their TUF 16 Finale headliner.
Mitrione came out… Read More
ONE FC’s Victor Cui Discusses Promotion’s “Gigantic Advantage,” Possibility of U.S. Show and Free Agent Eddie Alvarez
By Kelsey Mowatt
With the announcement this week that ONE FC has partnered with the Malaysian telecommunications company Tune Talk, it’s another indication that the Asian promotion is taking steps to become a considerable presence in the MMA world. Not… Read More
TJ Waldburger on TUF 16 Finale Bout With Nick Catone: “I’m Definitely Coming Out Swinging This Time”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although TJ Waldburger has been with the UFC for just two years, the Texas welterweight’s Octagon tenure has already been marked by several highs and lows. After being stopped by number one contender Johny Hendricks last March,… Read More
Gray Maynard and Shane Carwin Out of December Bouts Due to Injuries
Jim Miller Stepping Into Face Joe Lauzon
By FCF Staff
The rash of injuries the UFC roster has endured in 2012 isn’t letting up, as the promotion is reporting that both Gray Maynard and Shane Carwin have been forced to… Read More
Dan Henderson Says Bout With Lyoto Machida Likely For February 2nd
By FCF Staff
After losing an opportunity to fight Jon Jones in September due to a knee injury, Dan Henderson is expected to fight Lyoto Machida next, and according to the fighter the bout will likely take place February 2nd.… Read More
Report: WSOF Debut Averaged 197,000 Viewers on NBC Sports Network
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting made its debut this past weekend in Las Vegas, and unlike the vast majority of promotions, it’s first card was also broadcast on cable. The WSOF 1 event, which featured… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown”: A Solid Double For The World Series of Fighting in its MMA Debut
By Joshua Molina
The much-anticipated World Series of Fighting debuted Saturday night, in a show that illustrated everything that’s great and terrible about the fastest growing sport in the world.
Live from Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, the show was… Read More
Andrei Arlovski and Anthony Johnson Lead WSOF 1 Payroll
By FCF Staff
The World Series of Fighting’s debut Saturday featured UFC veterans Andrei Arlovski and Anthony Johnson, and not surprisingly the two lead the Las Vegas event payroll.
According to figures from the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Arlovski earned… Read More
WSOF 1: Andrei Arlovski Stops Devin Cole, Anthony Johnson KO’s DJ Linderman
By FCF Staff
Former UFC champion Andrei Arlovski extended his undefeated streak to four tonight at the first World Series of Fighting event in Las Vegas, by stopping veteran heavyweight Devin Cole in the first round.
Other winners on the… Read More
RFA 4: Tyson Griffin Earns Decision Win Over Efrain Escudero
By FCF Staff
Tyson Griffin got back on the winning track tonight at the fourth Resurrection Fighting Alliance card in Las Vegas, by working his way to a unanimous decision win over fellow UFC vet Efrain Escudero.
The bout was… Read More
Melvin Guillard vs. Jamie Varner Set for December 15th, TUF 16 Finale
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added another bout to the December 15th, TUF 16 Finale in Las Vegas, as Melvin Guillard will take on fellow lightweight vet Jamie Varner.
Guillard (30-11) will be looking to rebound from… Read More
Full Content Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Dana White Cuts Back – Twice as Hard
By Joshua Molina
UFC boss Dana White knows how to hold a grudge.
Just ask Fedor Emelianenko, Frank Shamrock, Josh Barnett, Bob Arum, Greg Jackson, Roy Nelson, etc. These are people who Dana White has blasted publicly because he disagreed… Read More