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Vitor Belfort Ask Fans Whether he Should Come Out of Retirement
By FCF Staff
Although Vitor Belfort has been retired from fighting for less than two months, the Brazilian star is already teasing a return to the cage.
Belfort is coming off a knockout loss to Lyoto Machida at UFC 224… Read More
Bellator 200: Mirko “Cro Cop” to Battle Roy Nelson
By Press Release
LOS ANGELES – An exciting battle between heavyweight fan-favorites Mirko Cro Cop (36-11-2, 1 NC) and Roy Nelson (23-15) has been added to historic Bellator 200 at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London on Friday,… Read More
‘Big’ John McCarthy to Join Bellator Broadcast Team
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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce that it has come to an agreement with John McCarthy to serve as color commentator during broadcasts on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network, which kicks off with Bellator 192… Read More
Bellator Officially Announces Eight-Man World Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament in 2018
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LOS ANGELES – Bellator has announced plans to host a year-long grand prix heavyweight tournament in 2018 featuring eight of the roster’s biggest stars with the winner becoming the new Bellator world heavyweight champion. The… Read More
Bellator Signs “Rampage” Jackson to Multi-Fight Deal
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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce that it has reached a multi-fight deal with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (37-12), exclusively securing the talents of one of the most well-known and fan-favorite competitors in MMA history.… Read More
Report: UFC 213’s Estimated PPV Numbers Quite Low
By FCF Staff
UFC 213 lost a couple of of its marquee match-ups leading up to the July 8th event, and it looks like the card struggled to draw pay-per-view buys.
The event was originally scheduled to feature TJ Dillshaw… Read More
Bellator 180 Averages Over 900,000 Viewers
By FCF Staff
Bellator’s 180 card, which preceded the pay-per-view “NYC” event on Saturday night, reportedly averaged over 900,000 viewers.
The lead-in card, which featured a bout between Ryan Bader and Phil Davis for the 205 championship, averaged 901,000 viewers… Read More
Bellator NYC Weigh-In Results: Feature Bouts & Title Fights Are Official
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors scheduled for Bellator 180 / NYC tomorrow have weighed in, and the card’s feature bouts and championship fights are official.
In the main event, Chael Sonnen will take on Wanderlei Silva. In the… Read More
Bellator Announces Broadcast Duties For Saturday’s “NYC” Event
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LOS ANGELES – With the recently announced additions of veteran commentators Mauro Ranallo and Mike Goldberg to the current Bellator broadcast team, fight night roles have been determined for the biggest evening in the promotion’s history… Read More
Bellator “NYC” / 180: Phil Davis vs. Ryan Bader Amongst Several New Additions
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LOS ANGELES – The biggest night in the history of Bellator continues to grow, with the addition of Phil Davis (17-3, 1 NC) defending his light heavyweight world title against one of the promotion’s newest free… Read More
Dillon Danis Says Bellator “NYC” Numbers Will “Skyrocket” if He’s Added to Card
By FCF Staff
Dillon Danis isn’t currently booked for Bellator’s June 24th card at Madison Square Garden, but according to the prospect, the promotion would be well advised to add him to the line-up.
The renowned jiu-jitsu competitor and training… Read More
Scott Coker Reports Bellator Will Only do PPVs When “The Time is Right”
By FCF Staff
Following Bellator’s announcement that it’s holding a pay-per-view event on June 24th, Scott Coker’s reporting the move is an exception, rather than the rule.
Bellator is going to hold its second ever, PPV card on the aforementioned… Read More
Bellator NYC: Watch The Pre-Fight Press Conference Beginning at 1 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
Bellator is holding a press conference today in New York City, after announcing it’s holding a card at Madison Square Garden on June 24th.
The upcoming card will feature Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva in the headliner,… Read More
Bellator President Scott Coker Announces June 24th, PPV Price
By FCF Staff
Following the surprising news that Bellator is going to hold a pay-per-view event on June 24th, the promotion’s president, Scott Coker, has announced the card’s suggested, retail price.
The upcoming event, which will take place at Madison… Read More
Bellator Announces Lorenz Larkin to Challenge WW Champ Douglas Lima in Promotional Debut
By FCF Staff
Just days removed from the news that Lorenz Larkin has signed with Bellator, the company’s announced he’ll face welterweight champ Douglas Lima in his promotional debut.
The fight will be part of Bellator “NYC”, which will take… Read More
Bellator 170: Chael Sonnen Reflects on Defeat, Says Time Away Was Factor
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen was the betting lines favorite heading into his bout last night with Tito Ortiz, but the latter’s top game ended up ruling the day.
Ortiz and Sonnen battled in what was the main event of… Read More
RIZIN Announces Shane Carwin to Compete in Open-Weight Grand Prix
By FCF Staff
Recently Shane Carwin announced his intention to return to fighting, and now RIZIN FF has confirmed that the heavyweight will compete in the second round of the promotion’s open-weight, grand prix.
Carwin’s opponent for the December… Read More
FULL CONTACT FIGHTER is Looking For New Partners!
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The longest-standing and most respected global MMA media outlet is looking for partners, who are interested in helping FCFighter.com increase its online presence and coverage of combat sports.
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Chael Sonnen Ends Retirement, Signs With Bellator
By FCF Staff
For months there’s been speculation as to whether Chael Sonnen will return to the cage, and now we know the answer is yes, but, it won’t be the Octagon.
Bellator has announced that it has signed Sonnen… Read More
RIZIN Adds “Krazy Horse” vs. Kimura To Sept. 25 Grand Prix Event
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TOKYO – August 18, 2016 – RIZIN FF, the combat sports federation headed by former PRIDE Fighting Championships boss Nobuyuki Sakakibara, announced today the addition of a featherweight (145 pounds) Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) matchup between… Read More