Search Results for: A NEW era

By Kelsey Mowatt

If you had told someone a couple of years ago that by May, 2013, Mark Hunt would be competing in a title shot eliminator bout for the UFC, you’re knowledge of MMA would have quickly been called … Read More

By FCF Staff

The storied fighting career of Matt Serra is likely over, as the former UFC welterweight champ has revealed that after having a rib removed earlier this month, he likely won’t compete in the Octagon again.

In an … Read More

Heavyweight Says He’s Cheering For “Big Foot” Silva

By Kelsey Mowatt

This Saturday’s UFC 160 will feature both Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos in action, and due to their previous encounters, the run up to the card has been … Read More

By FCF Staff

Former TUF competitor and UFC vet Kalib Starnes reportedly scored a win this weekend while fighting under the Aggression Fighting Championship banner in Victoria, British Columbia.

The 38 year-old-veteran ended a three fight losing streak by stopping … Read More

By FCF Staff

This weekend news surfaced relaying that Bellator had acquired Matt Riddle from Legacy FC, and today the Viacom promotion has confirmed it has signed the UFC veteran. According to a press release sent out by Bellator, Riddle … Read More

By FCF Staff

Prior to fighting Gleison Tibau at UFC on FX 8, Saturday night, John Cholish announced via Twitter that he was “looking forward to my last fight today”, and that “win, lose, or draw, I’ll do my best … Read More

By FCF Staff

UFC veteran Paul Kelly is facing a lengthy stint in prison, as the fighter has reportedly been found guilty of trafficking heroin by a British jury.

According to a report from the Liverpool Echo, the 28 year-old … Read More

By Jesse Heitz

Pat Healy, fresh off of his thumping of Jim Miller at UFC 159, has been suspended for testing positive for Marijuana. According to reports, Healy apparently failed his post-fight drug screening. Healy is far from being alone.… Read More

By FCF Staff

Last week UFC 160’s Mark Hunt reported that visa issues had prevented him from traveling to the U.S., and during a media call today to promote the May 25th card, it was revealed the heavyweight still hasn’t … Read More

By Joshua Molina

As the battle to legalize MMA in New York continues, former cage fighter Nick Denis teamed up with New York state senator Brad Hoylman to write a well-argued article (for the NY Daily News) about the need … Read More

By Jesse Heitz

Over the last few days, the MMA world saw one of its familiar faces in UFC Heavyweight Challenger, Shane Carwin, bid adieu to active competition. Meanwhile, former long-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Tito “The Huntington Beach Bad … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

While Canada is well known for its continued support of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and as being the home of thriving promotions like the Maximum Fighting Championship, there have been no shortage of MMA organizations that have … Read More

By FCF Staff

Anderson Silva made headlines this week, not because of another spectacular performance in the Octagon, but because he was fined $50,000 by the UFC for failing to attend several media events.

According to his employer and its … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Heading into his UFC 155 bout with John Moraga in December, Chris Cariaso was hoping to record his fourth consecutive victory and secure a title fight with flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson as well. At the end of … Read More

By FCF Staff

SPIKE TV and Bellator have unveiled the cast of fighters who will compete on the new reality show, which will debut on SPIKE June 19th.

Several notable vets will be on the program, including UFC vet Joe … Read More

By FCF Staff

Since the August 17th, UFC on FOX Sports 1 has yet to have a bout officially announced for the card, Akira Corassani is apparently hoping to fight rising fighter Conor McGregor at the event. The card, which … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Around this time last year, Luke Harris demonstrated once again why “UFC bound” talk continued to surround the veteran middleweight, by quickly tapping out former Octagon competitor Edwin Dewees. The victory took place at the Maximum Fighting … Read More

By Jesse Heitz

Tonight, May 3^rd, former champion boxer Ricardo “El Matador” Mayorga will make his MMA debut against Canadian Wesley Tiffer at Omega MMA’s “Battle of the Americas”. The event is slated to be held at Pharaohs … Read More

By FCF Staff

With Costa Philippou unable to fight “Jacare” Souza, due to a cut he reportedly incurred in training, the UFC has shuffled the UFC on FX 8 line-up and Chris Camozzi will now fight the decorated grappler. According … Read More

By FCF Staff

Several of Bellator’s biggest names will be competing at its June 19th event in Thacherville, Oklahoma, including Michael Chandler, “King Mo” Lawal, Seth Petruzelli and Renato Sobral.

Chandler (11-0) will be looking to defend his lightweight title … Read More