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Report: Joseph Benavidez – Deiveson Figueiredo II in Jeopardy, After Latter Tests Positive For COVID-19
By FCF Staff
Deiveson Figueiredo is scheduled to fight Joseph Benavidez for the vacant, flyweight title on July 18th. But, after the Brazilian fighter has reportedly tested positive again for COVID-19, the rematch is at risk.
Benavidez and Figueiredo are booked… Read More
IMMAF Continues Expansion as Bolivia Joins
By Press Release
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) welcomes the Bolivian Mixed Martial Arts Federation (BMMAF) as the latest member nation to join MMA’s world governing body, under the presidency of Florenco Artega Laura
Official sport recognition… Read More
UFC Jacksonville: Glover Teixeira Comes Back to Finish Anthony Smith
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Jacksonsville, which saw perennial light-heavyweight contender Glover Teixeira stop Anthony Smith.
Early on, Smith was faster to the punch and bested Teixeira in many of the exchanges. But, the rugged vet… Read More
IMMAF Gets Boost With New Youth Development Commission
By Press Release
IMMAF is delighted to introduce the new Youth Development Commission, which will be working closely with other Commissions and Committees to manage the huge demand for amateur MMA youth programmes all over the world.
IMMAF President… Read More
Bellator Re-Signs Champions Douglas Lima & Ilima-Lei Macfarlane to Multi-Fight Contract Extensions
By Press Release
Bellator is proud to announce that welterweight champion Douglas Lima (32-7) and flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (11-0) will continue to compete inside the Bellator cage after signing exclusive multi-year, multi-fight extensions to remain with the ViacomCBS-owned promotion.… Read More
UFC 247: Jon Jones Defends 205 Title Via Razor Thin Decision
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones is still the UFC’s light-heavyweight champ, but Dominick Reyes appeared to outscore “Bones” in the first three rounds of the headliner.
Reyes offered more striking output in rounds one through three, but Jones turned… Read More
ONE “Mark of Greatness”: Sam-A Gaiyanghadao Wins Strawweight Kickboxing Title
By Press Release
6 December 2019 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), closed 2019 on a high note, giving fans another thrilling evening of world-class martial arts action. The Axiata… Read More
UFC Sao Paulo: Jan Blachowicz Gets by “Jacare” Souza
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC Sao Paulo, which saw Jan Blachowicz barely get by “Jacare” Souza.
Blachowicz defended numerous takedown attempts in the fight, and appeared to land more telling shots, but Souza pressured throughout the… Read More
Bellator & RIZIN Book Multiple Cross-Promotional Bouts For NYE
By Press Release
Continuing its collaborative efforts, Bellator and RIZIN have booked five cross-promotional bouts for two separate cards on Dec. 29 and New Year’s Eve at Saitama Super Arena in Japan.
At Bellator Japan, powered by RIZIN, on Dec.… Read More
Bellator 233 Results: John Salter Outscores Costello van Steenis
By FCF Staff
Here are the results for Bellator 233, which took place on Friday in Thackerville, Oklahoma
In the main event, John Salter worked his way to a decision win over Costello van Steenis. The card also saw “King… Read More
ONE “Mark of Greatness”: Alaverdi Ramazanov to Face Zhang Chenglong For Inaugural Bantamweight Kickboxing Title
By Press Release
The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced ONE: MARK OF GREATNESS, set for the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday, 6 December. Once again, the absolute… Read More
Bellator 233 Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 233, which will take place on Friday at the WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma.
In the main event, middleweight John Salter will take on Costello van Steenis.… Read More
Bellator 233: Full Card Announced For John Salter vs. Costello van Steenis Led Event
By FCF Staff
Bellator has released the full card for the promotion’s latest event, which will take place this Friday in Thackerville, Oklahoma.
In the main event, John Salter will take on middleweight Costello van Steenis. Bellator 233 will also… Read More
PFL 2019 Playoffs: Kayla Harrison vs. Larissa Pacheco, David Michaud vs. Ray Cooper III Set For Finals
By FCF Staff
The Professional Fighters League’s playoffs began in Las Vegas on Friday, and the men’s welterweight and women’s lightweight finals are set.
David Michaud and Ray Cooper III advanced to the finals with wins in the welterweight quarter… Read More
Fedor Emelianenko vs. “Rampage” Jackson Headlines Bellator Japan
By Press Release
LOS ANGELES – For the first time in the organization’s history, Bellator travels to Japan and the iconic Saitama Super Arena for an historic event, as Fedor Emelianenko (38-6, 1 NC) and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (38-13)… Read More
Bellator 228 Fighter Payouts: Patricio “Pitbull” Leads The Way
By FCF Staff
The fighter payouts for Saturday’s Bellator 228 card have been released, and the promotion’s featherweight and lightweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” Freire led the way.
Freire took on Juan Archuleta at the event, which took place in Inglewood,… Read More
Bellator 228 Weigh-in Results: Patricio “Pitbull” vs. Juan Archuleta is Official
By FCF Staff
The fighters have weighed in for Saturday’s Bellator 228 card in Inglewood, California, and all of the match-ups are green lit.
In tomorrow’s main event, featherweight champion Patricio “Pitbull” Freire will take on Juan Archueleta, in a… Read More
Bellator FW Grand Prix Selection Show to Take Place Live During Bellator 228 Broadcast
By Press Release
The opening round of the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix will conclude with Bellator’s two-division champion Patricio “Pitbull” (29-4) defending his 145-pound title against Juan Archuleta (23-1) at Bellator 228 on Saturday, September 28 at the… Read More
Urijah Faber: “Kinektic Bringing Unity to Grappling World”
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS (August 13, 2019) – UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber strongly believes that the time is right for the inaugural Kinektic submission grappling tournament this Friday (Aug. 16) in Anaheim, California.
All the exciting grappling… Read More
Raufeon Stots- Anthony Birchak Superfight Added to Inaugural Kinektic Submission Grappling Tourney
By Pres Release
Kinektic has announced a world-class SuperFight between Raufeon “Supa” Stots and Anthony “El Toro” Birchak will provide chief support for the inaugural Kinektic submission grappling tournament on Friday, August 16, in Anaheim, California.
All the action… Read More