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WSOF to Become Professional Fighters League, Promotion to Have Tournament Format
By FCF Staff
It looks as though World Series of Fighting is to be no more, as the promotion is reportedly switching to a tournament format in 2018, and will be titled the Professional Fighters League.
The news comes not… Read More
Rashid Magomedov Reports He’s Entering Free Agency Following UFC on FOX 24 Win
By FCF Staff
Following his victory over Bobby Green at UFC on FOX 24 last weekend, Rashid Magomedov is reporting he’s entering free agency.
The talented striker outscored Green on Saturday and received a split decision win. The bout moved… Read More
ONE “Dynasty of Heroes”: More Bouts Added to May 26th Card
By Press Release
17 April 2017 – Singapore: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has announced its return to the Singapore Indoor Stadium with a spectacular card scheduled for Friday, 26 May. ONE: DYNASTY… Read More
UFC on FOX 24: Dana White Weighs-in on Super Fights For Demetrious Johnson, Says Champ Should Should “Smash” Title Defense Record
By FCF Staff
Demetrious Johnson tied Anderson Silva’s title defense record last night at UFC on FOX 24, and Dana White’s advising the flyweight champ to set a new one that will stand the test of time.
Johnson faced Wilson… Read More
Anthony Johnson to Put “Rumble” Nickname Aside Following Retirement Announcement,
By FCF Staff
Following Anthony Johnson’s surprising retirement announcement this weekend at UFC 210, the 33 year-old is putting the “Rumble” nickname aside.
Johnson, who was submitted by light-heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier on Saturday, recently posted the following statement:
UFC FN 109 Receives Emil Meek vs. Nordine Taleb
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 109 has received an intriguing welterweight bout, as rising Emil Meek will battle veteran Nordine Taleb. The promotion recently announced that the fight will be part of the May 28th card, which will take… Read More
UFC 210: Daniel Cormier Admits “Last Couple” of Weight Cuts Have Been Tough, Following Friday’s Brief Scare
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier made weight for his light-heavyweight championship bout tonight with Anthony Johnson, but the champ admits he’s had a harder time lately hitting the 205 mark.
A brief but considerable wave was sent through the MMA… Read More
Combate Americas Adds Women’s 105-Pound Bout, Completes Card for April 20
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NEW YORK – April 6, 2017 – Combate Americas announced today the completion of a stacked, 10-fight lineup for its “Combate 13” Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event at Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Ariz. on… Read More
GLORY 41 to Feature HW Champ Rico Verhoeven
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AMSTERDAM – “The King of Kickboxing” is officially back, returning to the GLORY ring for the first time since defeating Badr Hari via TKO in front of the sold-out crowd at König Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen,… Read More
Combate Americas Announces April 20 Live Television Event in Tucson, Arizona
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NEW YORK – April 3, 2017 – Combate Americas announced today that it will bring its live Azteca America (10 p.m. ET) television event series to Tucson, Ariz. for the first-time ever on Thursday, April… Read More
UFC 210: Thiago Alves Doesn’t “Regret” Move to 155, But Plans to Compete at 170 Moving Forward
By FCF Staff
After failing to make weight for his bout with lightweight Jim Miller last November, Thiago Alves says he won’t be attempting the cut to 155 anymore.
The veteran fighter decided to make the drop following a stoppage… Read More
UFC Announces Promotions First Ever Card on Long Island
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to book cards in New York State, as the promotion’s announced it will hold its first ever event on Long Island, July 22nd.
The card, which will be televised on FOX, will… Read More
M-1 Global President Vadim Finkelchtein Discusses M-1 Challenge’s Upcoming Schedule, Free Agency in MMA
By Press Release
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (March 31, 2017) – M-1 Global president Vadim Finkelchtein (pictured above) has announced five M-1 Challenge events to be held this May and June.
Below is a Q & A with the veteran… Read More
GLORY 41 to Feature Robin van Roosmalen vs. Petchpanomrung Kiatmookao in Headliner
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AMSTERDAM – Following sold-out shows in Amsterdam over the past two years, the world’s premier kickboxing league travels south to Den Bosch, Netherlands for GLORY 41 Holland and GLORY 41 SuperFight Series from Brabanthallen Exhibition… Read More
LFA 10 – Heinisch vs. Rota Complete TV Card Announced
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced earlier this month that LFA will host three consecutive weeks of LFA events in April. The third of the three will be LFA 10,… Read More
Sergei Kharitonov Commits to Fighting at M-1 Challenge 80
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MOSCOW (March 27, 2017) – Russian heavyweight Sergei “The Paratrooper” Kharitonov has committed to fighting June 15 on the M-1 Challenge 80 card in Harbin, China. Kharitonov will square-off against veteran Brazilian MMA fighter Marcus Viniciuds “Montanha”… Read More
UFC Confirms Mark Hunt – Derrick Lewis Bout to Headline Auckland Event
By FCF Staff
The UFC has announced, as recently was reported, that Mark Hunt will face Derrick Lewis on June 11th. The heavyweight fight will headline UFC Fight Night 110, which will take place in Auckland, New Zealand.
Hunt (12-11-1)… Read More
BAMMA 29 Receives More Preliminary Bouts
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[London 24.03.17] Three more bouts added to the BAMMA 29: McDermott Vs. Wolf prelims. BAMMA Bantamweights collide as Jay ‘Red Bull’ Butler faces Chris Miah. Recently signed Heavyweight Mindagus Gerve will take on local hero… Read More
GLORY Signs Chinese Prospects Meng Qinghao, Yuhang Xie, And Chenglong Zhang
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SINGAPORE – With live event expansion into Asia anticipated for later this year, the world’s premier kickboxing league has bolstered the roster with talent from the Far East, today announcing the addition of three of… Read More
ONE Announces Line-up For “King of Destiny” Card
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20 March 2017 – Manila, Philippines: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced a spectacular fight card for ONE: KINGS OF DESTINY, which takes place Friday, 21 April at… Read More