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Bellator’s Scott Coker: Josh Barnett “Keeps Knocking on The Door” For Fedor Emelianenko Fight
By FCF Staff
Now that Fedor Emelianenko’s scored a victory in the first fight, of what’s been labeled his retirement tour, it remains to be seen who the legend will fight next. But, Bellator President Scott Coker’s reporting former UFC… Read More
Chael Sonnen: “It’s Hard to Pick Against” Khabib Nurmagomedov in Upcoming Fight With Tony Ferguson
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen admits he is somewhat biased towards Tony Ferguson, since the two have trained together in the past. But, the retired fighter is leaning towards Khabib Nurmagomedov as the winner, in the lightweight champ’s upcoming bout… Read More
Bellator 237: Fedor Emelianenko Clarifies He’s Not Retiring Yet
By FCF Staff
Following Fedor Emelianenko’s victory over “Rampage” Jackson at Bellator 237, the legend’s translator reported the heavyweight had announced he was retiring. But, while speaking to the media afterward, “The Last Emperor” clarified he’s not done yet.
Emelianenko… Read More
Bellator WW Champ Douglas Lima Wants Shot at MW Belt
By FCF Staff
Having reclaimed Bellator’s welterweight title, Douglas Lima is targeting the promotion’s middleweight belt.
Lima won Bellator’s 170 belt for the third time last October, by defeating Rory MacDonald via unanimous decision. Lima’s second run as champion was… Read More
LFA Set to Make SoCal Return in January
By Press Release
LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will kick off Super Bowl weekend in southern California. LFA 81 will showcase two of LFA’s most prominent fighters when the promotion returns to southern California in… Read More
Jorge Masdvidal Says He’s “The Golden Ticket at Combat Sports”
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal had a massive 2019 campaign, and as a result, “Gamebred” says he’s the man to face in MMA and boxing as well.
This past year, Masvidal has defeated Darren Till, Ben Askren and most recently,… Read More
Pedro Munhoz Says He’s Been Asking For Bout With Petr Yan For “Six, Seven Months”
By FCF Staff
Pedro Munhoz has been hearing no one wants to fight rising bantamweight Petr Yan. But, the 135 contender says that’s not the case.
Yan has been making waves in the bantamweight division since he arrived in the… Read More
LFA Announces First Five Events For 2020
By Press Release
Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) announced today that the promotion will host its first five events of 2020 across five states to kick off the new year. The action-packed MMA events will take place in New Mexico,… Read More
Bellator Signs Liz Carmouche to Exclusive, Multi-Year Contract
By Press Release
Bellator is proud to announce the signing of United States Marine Corps veteran and established flyweight competitor Liz Carmouche (13-7) to an exclusive multi-year, multi-fight contract.
Carmouche joins Bellator’s women’s flyweight division following a six-year run in… Read More
Jorge Masvidal Still Wants to “Rearrange” Conor McGregor’s “Face”, But Credits Star For Accolades
By FCF Staff
Jorge Masvidal has repeatedly said he wants to fight Conor McGregor and has warned he’ll hurt the star if they battle. But, at the same time, Masvidal credits the controversial star for accomplishing what he has.
Masvidal… Read More
Bellator “Salute the Troops”: Josh Barnett Withdraws Due to Illness, Toby Misech KO’s Erik Perez
By FCF Staff
Bellator’s “Salute the Troops” card took place in Honolulu, Hawaii, but the card lost it’s scheduled main event.
Former UFC heavyweight champ Josh Barnett was scheduled to fight Ronny Markes, but Barnett was forced out of the… Read More
Bellator “Salute The Troops” Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator’s “Salute The Troops” event, which will take place on Friday in Honolulu, Hawaii.
In the main event, former UFC heavyweight champ Josh Barnett will battle Ronny Markes.
Bellator and the… Read More
Alexander Volkanovski to Undergo Hand Surgery Following Championship Win
By FCF Staff
After ending the reign of Max Holloway at UFC 245, new featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski has announced he’s going to have surgery on his hand.
The Australian fighter defeated Holloway at the recent event by earning… Read More
CW 113: Samir Faiddine to Defend Flyweight Title Against Luke Shanks
By Press Release
Flyweight Champion Samir ‘Silverback’ Faiddine (11-6) will make his first defence against rising contender Luke ‘The Apocalypse’ Shanks (6-1) at CW113: London on March 20th.
Samir Faiddine scored arguably the biggest shock of the evening at CW106:… Read More
Rory MacDonald Signs With The Professional Fighters League
By FCF Staff
Rory MacDonald’s time with Bellator has concluded, as the former champ has confirmed he’s signed with the Professional Fighters League.
The 30-year-old Canadian and former UFC welterweight contender recently confirmed the move to ESPN.
“I’m excited to… Read More
Urijah Faber Could Return to Octagon on “my Terms”, Following Loss to Petr Yan
By FCF Staff
After being taken out by Petr Yan at UFC 245 last weekend, Urijah Faber isn’t officially calling it quits on his stories career. But, the UFC Hall of Famer says it will take the right kind of… Read More
Conor McGregor’s Striking Coach Says Bout With Jorge Masvidal is Still Part of The “Plan”
By FCF Staff
A few weeks ago, Conor McGregor said he was interested in fighting the winner of the ‘BMF’ title fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz. As McGregor prepares for a January 18th bout with Donald Cerrone, his striking… Read More
Megan Anderson Announces She’s Fighting Norma Dumont Next
By FCF Staff
After returning to the win column in October, Megan Anderson has announced she’s fighting Norma Dumont at the UFC’s upcoming card in Norfolk.
The former Invicta FC featherweight champ recently announced the February 29th bout on her… Read More
Dana White Open to Giving Jose Aldo Title Shot, Despite Loss in BW Debut
By FCF Staff
Although Jose Aldo officially lost his bantamweight debut on Saturday at UFC 245, Dana White is open to having the legend fight champion Henry Cejudo next.
Aldo faced Marlon Moraes at the Las Vegas event, and the… Read More
Report: Cody Garbrandt – Raphael Assuncao Bout Planned
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to fill out its spring schedule, and it’s being reported that Cody Garbrandt and Raphael Assuncao have agreed to fight in March.
The bantamweight contenders have verbally agreed to battle at the… Read More