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Mark Hominick Already Recovering, Credits Jose Aldo on Performance
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
By Kelsey Mowatt; photo courtesy Adrenaline Training Center
While UFC 129 featured several highlight reel stoppages and yet another title defence from welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre, one of the card’s more compelling performances came from Ontario’s own, Mark Hominick.
… Read More Doerksen, Sokoudjou, Mein and More Confirmed for June 10th Score Fighting Series
By FCF Staff
Score Media’s upcoming June 10th event in Mississauga, Ontario, will feature several notable MMA competitors, as the company has announced that UFC vets like Joe Doerksen (pictured), Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou as well as former Shooto contender … Read More
M-1 Challenge XXV: Zavurov Defends Against Enomoto, Magalhaes Wins LHW Belt
Thursday, Apr 28, 2011
By Kelsey Mowatt
Despite a spirited effort, M-1 Global newcomer Yasubey Enomoto was unable to unseat welterweight champion Shamil Zavurov today in St. Petersburg, Russia, as the Russian fighter utilized his wrestling to score a unanimous decision win. (Pictured: Enomoto
… Read More Diego Sanchez Fighting Matt Hughes This Fall
By FCF Staff
After narrowly getting by Martin Kampmann at UFC Live 3 in March, Diego Sanchez will now turn his attention to one of the sport’s most accomplished welterweights ever, as the UFC has announced he will face former
… Read More Two More Bouts Confirmed for MFC 30
By FCF Staff
Maximum Fighting Championship continues to round out the line-up for the promotion’s upcoming June 10th event in Edmonton, Alberta, as it has confirmed two more bouts for the “Up Close and Personal” card.
At lightweight, Robert
… Read More M-1 Challenge XXV Weigh-Results
Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011
By FCF Staff
M-1 Global held the official weigh-ins today in preparation for the promotion’s latest event tomorrow in St. Petersburg, Russia. M-1 Challenge XXV will feature two title fights, as welterweight champion Shamil Zavurov will take on challenger Yasubey
… Read More Jordan Mein Talks Win Over Josh Burkman, Likely Bout with Marius Zaromskis
Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011
By Kelsey Mowatt; photo courtesy Pixelens Photography
For some time now, many throughout the Canadian MMA community have expected that rising fighter Jordan “Young Guns” Mein, would eventually join the growing list of Canadians that have signed with the UFC.
… Read More Drew Fickett vs. Hermes Franca to Headline MFC 30
By FCF Staff
Maximum Fighting Championship has announced that a lightweight bout between UFC veterans Drew Fickett and Hermes Franca, will headline the promotion’s upcoming June 10th, “Up Close & Personal” event. The bout will be contested for
… Read More M-1 Challenge XXV Full Card
Monday, Apr 25, 2011
By FCF Staff
M-1 Global has released the final line-up for this week’s M-1 Challenge XXV event, which will take place Thursday, April 28th in St. Petersburg, Russa. The card will feature two title fights, as welterweight champion Shamil
… Read More Robert Drysdale vs. Mike Nickels Confirmed for AFC 6
Friday, Apr 22, 2011
By FCF Staff
Renowned jiu-jitsu stylist Robert Drysdale will look to extend his pro MMA record to 3-0 against UFC veteran Mike Nickels. The British Columbia based promotion, Armageddon Fighting Championship, has announced that the two will meet at its
… Read More After Year without Fighting, Nick Denis Set to Return in May
Thursday, Apr 21, 2011
By Kelsey Mowatt; photo credit World Victory Road
After winning back-to-bouts to close out 2009, the 2010 campaign for Nick Denis did not go accordingly to plan, as the bantamweight competed just once at Sengoku Raiden Championship 12 in March,
… Read More Pat Barry vs. Cheick Kongo Confirmed for UFC Live 4
Tuesday, Apr 19, 2011
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to roll out the line-up for the promotion’s upcoming, June 26th, UFC Live on Versus 4 event, as today a heavyweight tilt between renowned strikers Cheick Kongo and Pat Barry
… Read More Lyman Good vs. Dan Hornbuckle Booked for Bellator 44
Monday, Apr 18, 2011
By FCF Staff
Bellator Fighting Championships has announced that the promotion’s former welterweight champ Lyman Good and Season 2 finalist Dan Hornbuckle, will fight May 14th for an opportunity to compete in next season’s 170lb. tourney. (Pictured: Good (left) and … Read More
Askren Scores UD Win Over Thompson; Hieron, Chandler Advance
Sunday, Apr 10, 2011
By FCF Staff, photo courtesy Bellator FC
Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren once again turned to his extensive wrestling abilities last night in Newkirk, Oklahoma, to score a dominant, unanimous decision win over veteran Nick Thompson. The victory, which took
… Read More Suarez vs. Temirkhanov, Geurin vs. Algeriev Added to M-1 Challenge XXV
Thursday, Apr 07, 2011
By FCF Staff, photo courtesy M-1 Global
More bouts have been confirmed for the upcoming April 28th M-1 Challenge XXV card in St. Petersburg, Russia, as today M-1 Global has announced that Juanma Suarez (pictured) will meet Arsen Temirkhanov
… Read More Erik Koch vs. Cub Swanson Confirmed for UFC 132
Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to round out the line-up for its upcoming July 2nd event in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the promotion has confirmed that a featherweight bout between Erik Koch and Cub Swanson has
… Read More Vinny Magalhaes to Face Viktor Nemkov for M-1 LHW Belt
Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011
By FCF Staff
Last week former “Ultimate Fighter” competitor Vinny Magalhaes informed FCF that he would likely fight for the vacant M-1 Global light-heavyweight at the promotion’s upcoming April 28th event in St. Petersburg, Russia. Today M-1 Global confirmed
… Read More Cole Escovedo and Tommy Vargas Talk TPF 9 Bout
Friday, Apr 01, 2011
By FCF Staff
Cole Escovedo will be looking to keep his momentum at the upcoming, May 6th, Tachi Palace Fights card in Lemoore, California, when the veteran takes on bantamweight Tommy Vargas. Escovedo returned to the winner’s column
… Read More Ricardo Almeida Announces Retirement from Fighting
Thursday, Mar 31, 2011
By FCF Staff
In a move that will likely surprise many, veteran fighter and accomplished BJJ practitioner Ricardo Almeida has announced his retirement from professional MMA. The 34 year-old-fighter confirmed the decision via his official website.
“After much deliberation
… Read More MFC 29 Line-Up: Ryan Jimmo, Douglas Lima Defending Titles
Thursday, Mar 24, 2011
By FCF Staff
The Maximum Fighting Championship continues to confirm bouts for the promotion’s upcoming debut in Ontario, which will take place April 8th at Caesars Windsor. “Conquer” will feature two title fights, as welterweight champion Douglas Lima (17-4)
… Read More