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UFC’s Thiago Alves and Jordan Mein Re-booked to Fight in 2015
By FCF Staff
After their initial meeting was cancelled this summer, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that a bout between Jordan Mein and Thiago Alves has been re-booked for January 31st.
The welterweight scrap will be part of UFC… Read More
Bellator 129: Virgil Zwicker Stepping in for Injured James Thompson
By FCF Staff
The October 17th, Bellator 129 card has undergone a late change, as the promotion has announced that James Thompson is withdrawing due to an injury, and as a result, Virgil Zwicker will battle Houston Alexander.
The upcoming… Read More
Bellator 129 to Feature Josh Neer-Paul Bradley, James Thompson-Houston Alexander
By FCF Staff
Bellator has announced the line-up for its October 17th card in Council Bluffs, Iowa, including a main event tilt between Josh Neer and Paul Bradley.
Neer (36-13-1) is riding a three fight win streak, after exiting… Read More
UFC FN 49: Lee Mein on Son Jordan’s Third Opponent Change, “It Doesn’t Really Bother Us”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Jordan Mein has been booked to fight at UFC Fight Night 49 for sometime now, the only thing is, however, that he’s been scheduled to fight three different opponents.
Initially, Mein was set to… Read More
UFC FN 40: Daron Cruickshank Hoping to Crack Top 10 in 2014, But Concedes Erik Koch is “Toughest Fight” so Far
By Kelsey Mowatt
After closing out 2013 with a loss to Adriano Martins, Daron Cruickshank is heading into UFC Fight Night 40 with some regained momentum, thanks to a memorable, stoppage win over Mike Rio in January.… Read More
UFC on FOX 11: Thiago Alves to Make Return Versus Seth Baczynski
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 11 has received another compelling match-up, as the promotion has announced that former welterweight contender Thiago Alves has agreed to battle Seth Baczynski. The April 19th fight will mark the first time Alves has… Read More
UFN 31’s Seth Baczynski Not Shaken By Recent Losses: “You Can Lose And Still Be Really Good”
By Kelsey Mowatt
This time last year, Seth Baczynski was not far removed from a knockout win over Simeon Thoresen at UFC 152, which was the Power MMA welterweight’s sixth straight win. As the veteran headed into his… Read More
GLORY 12 New York Line-Up Announced
By GLORY (via press release)
New York, NY – GLORY, the world’s premier kickboxing league, today announced the full fight card for GLORY 12 NEW YORK, featuring a one-night, four-man Lightweight World Championship Tournament and a headline match-up between two rising… Read More
Anthony Hamilton: Training With the Likes of Jon Jones has Heavyweight “Confident” About MFC Title Prospects
By Kelsey Mowatt
While most fans and pundits think of names like Carlos Condit, Travis Browne and Jon Jones when they hear the name Jackson’s MMA, the renowned Albuquerque gym is also home to emerging fighters like… Read More
Brandon Thatch: “I’m going to fight whomever the UFC puts in front of me and prepare for that fight only”
By Bryan Levick
Just six months ago Brandon Thatch was preparing to face Mike Rhodes in the main event of Resurrection Fighting Alliance 7 in his home state of Colorado. Thatch had drawn some attention to… Read More
Alistair Overeem Focused on “Getting Back on Track” at UFC Fight Night 26
Heavyweight Made Changes to Camp After Upset Loss
By Kelsey Mowatt
Just over two years ago, Alistair Overeem was coming off what would be his final Strikeforce fight, as the promotion’s champ worked his way… Read More
UFC Newcomer Brian Melancon Says Win Over Seth Baczynski is “Validation”
By Kelsey Mowatt
After not competing for nearly two years, Brian Melancon certainly did his best to reintroduce himself to fans at UFC 162 Saturday night, by stopping accomplished vet Seth Baczynski in the first round. The bout… Read More
War MMA 1: Justin Baesman Defeats UFC Vet Daniel Roberts
By FCF Staff
The first War MMA event took place in Stockton, California, Saturday night, and in the main event, Justin Baesman worked his way to a split decision win over UFC vet Daniel Roberts.
With the win, Baesman… Read More
Antonio Silva Respects UFC Champ Cain Velasquez, But “There’s No Superheroes In This Sport”
Sees “Heavy Hands” as Key to Victory at UFC 160
By Kelsey Mowatt
If you caught Antonio Silva’s first encounter with Cain Velasquez, then you may be having a tough… Read More
Heading Into WSOF 2, Andrei Arlovski Credits Greg Jackson For Career Turnaround: “I Still Have A Lot Of Years To Fight”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Around this time two years ago, there was no shortage of calls from pundits and fans alike, for Andrei Arlovski to retire. The former UFC champion had recently been eliminated from Strikeforce’s Heavyweight… Read More
Report: Dana White “Not Opposed” to Cain Velasquez vs. “Bigfoot” Silva II
By FCF Staff
Not only did Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva shock many throughout the MMA world by knocking out decorated striker Alistair Overeem at UFC 156, but the heavyweight blasted away the promotion’s plans for an Overeem-Cain Velasquez title fight in… Read More
Report: “Shogun” Rua and BJ Penn Top UFC on FOX 5 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Established veterans and former champions “Shogun” Rua and BJ Penn topped the payroll for this past Saturday’s UFC on FOX 5 card, which was hosted by Seattle’s Key Arena.
According to multiple reports the former light-heavyweight champ… Read More
UFC on FOX 5: Ben Henderson Retains Lightweight Title With Unanimous Decision Win Over Nate Diaz
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC on FOX 5 card in Seattle, Washington, which saw lightweight champion Benson Henderson defend his belt with a unanimous decision win over Nate Diaz.
Benson Henderson def. Nate Diaz via… Read More
UFC on FOX 5 Weigh-In Results: Nate Diaz Makes Weight After Three Attempts
By FCF Staff
It may have taken some extra time to make it official, but Saturday’s UFC on FOX 5 card will still feature a title fight between lightweight champ Benson Henderson and Nate Diaz in the main event.
Diaz… Read More
UFC on FOX 5: Official Preview and Predictions
By Tom Taylor
This weekend, the UFC stops in Seattle for UFC on FOX 5, one of the most stacked cards of the year. In the main event, Benson Henderson will defend his lightweight title against Nate Diaz. Beyond… Read More