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Tom Aspinall Will Continue to Keep His Jiu-Jitsu in “Back Pocket”
By FCF Staff
Tom Aspinall’s striking abilities have drawn considerable praise as the heavyweight has risen the ranks. But, following his submission win over Andrei Arlovski at UFC Vegas 19, the British fighter reminded people he’s been training in Brazilian… Read More
Derrick Lewis Comments on Extra Punches he Fired at KO’d Curtis Blaydes
By FCF Staff
Some may believe Derrick Lewis should have let his win on Saturday be a walk-off knockout. But, following his victory at UFC Vegas 19, Lewis explained why he hit a stiff Curtis Blaydes with extra punches.
Lewis… Read More
Report: Gregor Gillespie – Brad Riddell Fight Set
By FCF Staff
The UFC has added a compelling, lightweight fight to its March schedule, as it’s being reported Brad Riddell will take on Gregor Gillespie.
The fight will be part of the UFC’s March 20th card, which will take… Read More
Curtis Blaydes is Prepared to “Clean Out” HW Division if Needed
By FCF Staff
Curtis Blaydes has made it clear he wants to fight for the UFC’s heavyweight title sooner than later. But, if the powerful wrestler needs to take out more contenders before that happens, he’s prepared to do so.
Blaydes… Read More
LFA 100 to Feature Flyweight Championship Fight
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada — LFA CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will host its historic LFA 100 event in the state of Kansas. The main event of LFA 100 will feature a flyweight world… Read More
Report: Pedro Munhoz – Jimmie Rivera Rematch Rebooked
By FCF Staff
After having their rematch postponed this past weekend, it’s being reported that a bout between Jimmie Rivera and Pedro Munhoz has been rebooked.
The bantamweight contenders were supposed to fight at UFC 258 this past Saturday. But… Read More
Alistair Overeem Posts Statement, Reports Broken Nose Following TKO Loss
By FCF Staff
Following Alistair Overeem’s loss to Alexander Volkov at UFC Vegas 18, the legend is pointing to a broken hose he incurred in the fight, as a pivotal moment in the defeat .
Overeem faced Volkov in the… Read More
Cory Sandhagen: Title Shot For T.J. Dillashaw Would be “Disrespectful to The Sport”
By FCF Staff
Cory Sandhagen wants to fight for the bantamweight belt, after defeating Frankie Edgar at UFC Vegas 18, and he won’t be happy if T.J. Dillashaw cuts the line ahead of him.
Sandhagen devastated Edgar with a flying… Read More
iKON Fight Federation Launched in 2020 & Ready to Explode in 2021
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Back in August, veteran combat sports promoter Keith Veltre announced the formation of new mixed-martial-arts promotion, iKON Fighting Federation (iKON), in association of Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions (RJJ Boxing).
Launching a new business during a pandemic… Read More
Anthony Pettis Signs With PFL
By FCF Staff
After Anthony Pettis recently announced that he’s parted ways with the UFC, the Professional Fighters League has announced it has signed the former lightweight champ.
Pettis closed out his UFC contract last weekend by recording a decision… Read More
Geoff Neal Posts Statement, Says Vision Was Impaired Following Head Butt
By FCF Staff
Both Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal were cut open by an accidental, clashing of the heads in round two of their UFC Vegas 17 fight. But, Neal is also reporting that his vision was compromised after the… Read More
T.J. Dillashaw Responds to Jose Aldo’s Callout
By FCF Staff
After recording his first win at bantamweight on Saturday, Jose Aldo called out the division’s former champ, T.J. Dillashaw, and the latter was quick to respond.
Aldo ended a three-fight losing skid at UFC Vegas 17, by… Read More
Geoff Neal Takes “Pride” in His “Dignity”, Won’t Start Trash Talking
By FCF Staff
Geoff Neal has generated buzz in the MMA world through his accomplishments in the cage, rather than by flinging insults around, and it sounds like that’s not going to change.
Since the 30-year-old welterweight made his way… Read More
iKON 4 MMA: Legend’s Daughter Bella Mir Scores First Submission Victory
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iKON Fighting Federation’s final event of 2020, fourth in its inaugural season, was highlighted last night by 17-year-old Bella Mir (2-0-0) in the iKON 4 main event, at Marinaterra Hotel & Spa Event Center in San Carlos,… Read More
iKON 4 Weigh-in Resutlts
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iKON Fighting Federation’s final weigh in of 2020 was held today for tomorrow night’s iKON 4, presented by iKON Fighting Federation (in association with RJJ Boxing) and De La O Promotions, at Marinaterra Hotel & Spa… Read More
Matt Wiman Announces Retirement Following KO Loss
By FCF Staff
Matt Wiman has announced that he’s hanging up the gloves, not long removed from a knockout loss he incurred earlier this month.
The 37-year-old took on Jordan Leavitt at UFC Vegas 16, and was brutally KO’d by… Read More
iKON 4 Fact Sheet Featuring 17-year-old Bella Mir
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iKON Fighting Federation – Fact Sheet
WHAT: iKON Fighting Federation (Ikon 4) mixed martial arts streaming live on UFC FIGHT PASS
MAIN EVENT -FEMALE FEATHERWEIGHTS (3 X 5)*
Bella “Lady” Mir (1-0-0, iKON: 1-0-0) Las Vegas,… Read More
17-year-old Bella Mir to Headline iKON 4
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The daughter of living MMA legend Frank Mir, 17-year-old Bella “Lady” Mir, returns to Mexico on December 11th to headline iKON 4, streaming live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, starting at 10 p.m. ET /… Read More
Anthony Pettis to Fight Alex Morono Next
By FCF Staff
Former UFC lightweight champ Anthony Pettis has his next opponent, as it’s being reported he will fight Alex Morono.
Pettis (23-10) hasn’t competed since May when he outscored Donald Cerrone for a decision win. Prior to that… Read More
Report: Leon Edwards Out of Khamzat Chimaev Fight Due to COVID-19
By FCF Staff
It looks like Leon Edwards will unfortunately, not fight in 2020, as it’s being reported the welterweight has contracted COVID-19 and cannot fight Khamzat Chimaev later this month as a result.
Edwards (18-3) hasn’t fought since July,… Read More