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Report: New UFC Owners Hoping to Land $450 Million Annually With Next TV Deal
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s broadcasting deal with FOX Sports is set to expire in 2018, and according to a new report, the promotion is hoping to quadruple what it currently earns for its television rights.
The UFC … Read More
VFC 53: Raufeon Stots vs. Jeff Curran New Headliner
By Press Release
A six-bout main card is locked in following the official weigh-in for Victory Fighting Championship’s VFC 53 which takes place on Wednesday, November 23rd at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in Waterloo, Iowa, and live on … Read More
UFC 205: New Video Shows Khabib Nurmagomedov Telling Michael Johnson to “Give up”, Miesha Tate Deciding to Retire
By FCF Staff
The UFC has posted a preview for “The Thrill and the Agony” video from last weekend’s UFC 205 card, and it features some very interesting footage.
In the beginning of the video, cameras capture Khabib Nurmagomedov as … Read More
Bellator 167: Patricky “Pitbull” vs. Derek Campos II New Headliner
By Press Release
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (November 1, 2016) – An undisclosed injury to Pat Curran, who was originally scheduled to fight John Teixeira (20-1-2), has opened the door for a lightweight main event pitting Patricky Pitbull (16-8) against Derek … Read More
UFC 205: Tim Kennedy Says “New York Was The Genesis of Who I Am”
By FCF Staff
Tim Kennedy is scheduled to fight Rashad Evans at the UFC’s first ever card in New York City, and for the veteran fighter, it’s extremely fitting that he’s competing at the event.
Kennedy will take Evans on … Read More
RFA 45: Gerald Meerschaert Grabs 185 Title, Raoni Barcelos Defends FW Belt
By FCF Staff
RFA 45 took place on Friday in Prior Lake, Minnesota, and the card saw a new champion crowned, and a champ defend his title.
In the main event, Gerald Meerschaert submitted Chase Waldon with a first round, … Read More
ONE “Age of Domination” to Feature Brandon Vera vs. Hideki Sekine
By Press Release
20 October 2016 – Manila, Philippines: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced its return to the state-of-the-art Mall of Asia Arena in Manila for another evening of world-class mixed … Read More
Bellator 163: Sergei Kharitonov vs. Javy Ayala Among New Additions
By Press Release
SANTA MONICA, CALIF (October 3, 2016) – A welterweight showdown pitting Paul “Semtex” Daley (38-14-2) against Derek “The Barbaric” Anderson (14-2) as well as a heavyweight bout featuring Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) against Javy “Eye Candy” Ayala (9-5) … Read More
UFC FN 100: Krzysztof Jotko vs. Thales Leites Among Several Bouts Added
By FCF Staff
Following the confirmation that Alexander Gustafsson will fight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC FN 100, the promotion has announced several more fights for the November 19th card.
One of the match-ups will see Krzysztof Jotko take on … Read More
FULL CONTACT FIGHTER is Looking For New Partners!
By FCF Staff
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.
Founded in 1997 as a monthly newspaper, FULL CONTACT … Read More
Combate Americas: Three New Bouts Announced For New York on October 14
By Press Release
NEW YORK – Sept. 14, 2016 – Combate Americas today announced the addition of three bouts, including a featherweight (145 pounds) co-main event contest between streaking Urijah Faber protégé Erick Sanchez (7-2) and hard-hitting knockout artist Victor … Read More
RFA 45: Chase Waldon to Face Gerald Meerschaert For Vacant 185 Title
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) president Ed Soares announced today that the RFA will be returning to Minnesota in October with a championship doubleheader set at the top of the card. In the main … Read More
Report: New Group Backed by Various Player Associations is Pushing For Fighter Union
By FCF Staff
There has been considerable talk and speculation in recents weeks if MMA will finally see the creation of a fighter union, and another group has stepped forward in this effort.
The Professional Fighters Association (PFA) has been … Read More
RFA 42: Christos “The Spartan” Giagos – Arthur Estrázulas Card’s New Headliner
By Press Release
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) president Ed Soares announced today that there has been a change at the top of RFA 42, which is set to take place later this month in the San … Read More
New Titan FC Champ Dhiego Lima Open to Rematch With David Michaud, Staying Ready For UFC Call
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Dhiego Lima is not currently sitting on the UFC roster, so far, the welterweight continues to run the comeback trail.
After being released by the UFC last summer, Lima fought for Legacy FC in April, and … Read More
UFC FN 96: Will Brooks – Alex Oliveira Among Several Confirmed Bouts
By FCF Staff
Several more bouts have been added to the UFC’s October 1st card in Portland, including a lightweight bout between Will Brooks and Alex Oliveira.
Recently the promotion announced that Brooks and Oliveira will battle at UFC Fight … Read More
Urijah Faber to Battle Jimmie Rivera Next
By FCF Staff
Perennial contender Urijah Faber has his next opponent, and it’s surging bantamweight, Jimmie Rivera. Recently the UFC announced that the two will fight at UFC 203, which will take place on September 10th in Cleveland.
Faber (33-9) … Read More
Several Fighters Call For Higher Pay Following UFC Sale
By FCF Staff
Following Monday’s news that the UFC has been sold for approximately $4 billion dollars, several fighters have called for more revenue to be sent the athlete’s way.
After reports and weeks of speculation that the promotion was … Read More
GLORY 32 Tournament Revealed, New Super Fights Booked
By Press Release
New York, NY – GLORY, the world’s premier kickboxing league, today announced the full fight cards for GLORY 32 Virginia – including the one-night, four-man Light Heavyweight Contender Tournament participants – and GLORY 32 SuperFight Series. Ted … Read More
Bellator 158: Francis Carmont Gets New Opponent After Linton Vassell Withdraws
By Press Release
LONDON — (July 5, 2016) – An injury to Linton Vassell (16-5, 1 NC) has derailed “The Swarm’s” summer plans of competing in front of his fellow Englishmen against Francis Carmont (24-11) during the main card of … Read More