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Michael Chandler – Benson Henderson Rematch Kicks Off New Slate of Bellator Events
By Press Release
Bellator is pleased to announce multiple upcoming events set to take place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., including Bellator 243 on Friday, Aug. 7, Bellator 244 on Friday, Aug. 21 and Bellator 245 on… Read More
Georges St-Pierre Plans to Stay Retired, Following Call Out From Kamaru Usman
By FCF Staff
Georges St-Pierre may be flattered by Kamaru Usman’s wish to fight him, but the legend says he won’t be ending his retirement to face the UFC’s welterweight champ.
After Usman worked his way to a decision win… Read More
LFA 86 Weigh-in Results
By Press Release
On Thursday, July 23rd, LFA hosted the weigh-in for LFA 86: Fischer vs. Flick from the Holiday Inn Sioux Falls – City Centre in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The main event will feature the LFA flyweight… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Pays Tribute to Deceased Father
By FCF Staff
Following the untimely passing of his father earlier this month, Khabib Nurmagomedov has paid tribute to his longtime coach and mentor with a passage from the Quran.
The UFC lightweight champ’s father, Abdulmanap, passed away several weeks ago due to… Read More
Standout Fighting Tournament is Coming to America
By Press Release
Brazil-based Standout Fighting Tournament (SFT MMA) is coming to America to change the way fans in the United States watch combat sports live, televised, and streamed.
SFT MMA is promoting its first show since this past… Read More
Report: Takashi Sato to Fight Daniel Rodriguez Next
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to build the line-up for its August 22nd event, as it’s being reported that Takashi Sato will take on Daniel Rodriguez.
The welterweight match-up hasn’t been officially announced yet by the promotion;… Read More
Darren Till Says Win Over Robert Whittaker Should Deliver Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Although Darren Till only has one win at middleweight, the former welterweight contender is making the case that if he beats Robert Whittaker on Saturday, a title shot should come next.
Till is booked to fight the… Read More
“Shogun” Rua is Very Motivated For Third Fight With Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Despite Previous Wins
By FCF Staff
Although “Shogun” Rua has defeated Antonio Rogerio Noguiera twice before, the former champ says he’s extremely motivated to face his fellow Brazilian again.
Rua and Nogueira are scheduled to fight at UFC Fight Island 3 on Saturday,… Read More
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Confirms Third Bout With “Shogun” Rua Will be His Last
By FCF Staff
Having recently turned 44, and having fought for nearly 20 years, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira’s confirmed Saturday’s bout will be his last.
The Brazilian fighter is set to face fellow legend, “Shogun” Rua, in the co-headliner of UFC… Read More
Daniel Cormier Thinks it “Will be Awhile” Before Khabib Nurmagomedov Fights Again
By FCF Staff
Recently Khabib Nurmagomeodv’s manager said that he believes the UFC’s lightweight champ will battle Justin Gaethje before 2020 concludes. But, his teammate Daniel Cormier doesn’t think we’ll see the undefeated star fight for awhile, following the passing… Read More
Kelvin Gastelum Apologizes to Team & Family Following Quick Loss
By FCF Staff
Kelvin Gastelum has shared out a statement, following his quick loss to Jack Hermansson, in which he apologized to his team and support network.
Gastelum faced Hermansson in the co-headliner of UFC Fight Island 2, and was quickly… Read More
Brave CF Flyweight Tourney to Include Dustin Ortiz, Zach Makovsky & Jose Torres
By FCF Staff
Brave Combat Federation has announced that UFC veterans Dustin Ortiz, Zach Makovsky and Jose Torres will all compete in the promotion’s upcoming, flyweight tournament.
Brave CF has yet confirmed dates for the bouts, but the promotion… Read More
Dana White Confirms Flyweight Division is Staying Put
By FCF Staff
Following Deiveson Figueiredo’s impressive, championship win on Saturday, Dana White’s confirmed the UFC has no plans to close the flyweight division.
In recent years, there’s been considerable speculation about the future of the division. At one juncture,… Read More
Jack Hermansson Believes Paulo Costa Will End Israel Adesanya’s Reign
By FCF Staff
Jack Hermansson took another step towards fighting for the UFC’s middleweight title on Saturday, and if and he does, he believes Paulo Costa will be holding the belt.
Hermansson faced Kelvin Gastelum at UFC Island 2 on… Read More
Joseph Benavidez Isn’t Ending Career “Like That”, Following Devastating Loss
By FCF Staff
After coming up short in his latest title fight, with his 36th birthday right around the corner, Joseph Benavidez isn’t ready to retire yet.
Benavidez faced Deiveson Figueiredo (19-1) in the headliner of UFC Fight Island 2… Read More
LFA 85: Vanessa Demopoulos Chokes Out Sam Hughes
By FCF Staff
Legacy Fighting Alliance’s 85th card took place on Friday at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and it saw Vanessa Demopoulos win the strawweight title.
Demopoulos scored a comeback, technical submission win by choking out… Read More
Dana White Praises Joseph Benavidez Ahead of Latest Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Joseph Benavidez has long been regarded as one of the best flyweights on the planet, but UFC President Dana White clearly is an admirer of the veteran fighter’s personality as well.
The 35-year-old is set to face… Read More
Cage Warriors Announces Confirmed Fighters For September Return
By Press Release
Cage Warriors 114, 115 and 116 will take place across three consecutive nights on the 24th, 25th and 26th September in THE TRILOGY, one of the company’s most ambitious projects to date.
The three back-to-back events… Read More
Joseph Benavidez Hopes to ‘Shut up’ Deiveson Figueiredo
By FCF Staff
Following their fight in February, which ended in controversial fashion, Joseph Benavidez admits he’s not a fan of Deiveson Figueiredo.
The flyweights were booked to fight on February 29th for the vacant, flyweight title. But, since Figueiredo… Read More
Report: John Dodson – Merab Dvalishvili Bout Set
By FCF Staff
The UFC has reportedly booked a key bantamweight fight, as longtime contender John Dodson has agreed to fight Merab Dvalishvili.
The bantamweights are going to fight at the August 15th, UFC 252 card, according to a report… Read More