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Strikeforce and Showtime Announce New Multi-Card Deal
By FCF Staff
Just days removed from UFC President Dana White’s recent announcement that fellow Zuffa property Strikeforce and Showtime had reached a new broadcasting deal, the companies involved have made it official.
According to a press release sent out … Read More
Majee Overall vs. AJ Pyro Latest DARE 1/12 Addition
By FCF Staff
Dare Fight Sports has added a featherweight bout to the promotion’s upcoming January 7th event in Bangkok, Thailand, as Majee “Major” Overall will take on AJ Pyro.
According to a press release from Dare, Overall is … Read More
DREAM and One FC Confirm New Partnership
By FCF Staff
Not long after reports surfaced that growing Asian organization One Fighting Championship and the Japanese based DREAM promotion were set to become partners, the two companies have formally announced their new agreement.
In a press release sent … Read More
UFC Suing New York State to Overturn MMA Ban
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced today that the promotion, alongside several trainers, fighters and fans, has launched a lawsuit against New York State officials “challenging the constitutionality” of the state’s ban on professional MMA.
According to … Read More
Bellator Newcomer Roger Hollett on Training at Jackson’s: “Every Day is a War”
While for sometime now, Roger “The Hulk” Hollett has been viewed by many throughout Canada as one of nation’s top light-heavyweights and more promising fighters, the veteran has yet to compete on the international stage. Now, after
Marquardt’s Management and BAMMA Comment on Postponement of Veteran’s Debut
By FCF Staff
Earlier today the British Association of Mixed Martial Arts announced that former UFC contender Nate Marquardt, would not make his debut for the promotion as originally expected next month, but will do so rather in February. While … Read More
Report: K-1 to Re-Launch as Federation International K-1 Association Next Year
By FCF Staff
After months of speculation as to what the future holds for the financially strapped K-1 organization, reports have surfaced stating that not only has the long standing, kickboxing promotion acquired new investors, the company will be re-vamped … Read More
Report: New Spike VP Reaffirms Commitment to MMA Programming
By FCF Staff
In the wake of a new, seven year long broadcasting deal between FOX and the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Spike TV continues to take steps which indicate that the network remains committed to MMA programming, UFC or not.… Read More
Fight Music: Nate Quarry and Reggae Rock Band Conscious Souls Team Up To Bring “Zombie Cage Fighter” To Life In New Song, Music Video
By Cameron Conaway
Society often forces us into pigeonholes, labels us as one thing. While this is okay if you are looking to become a professor of 18th century British literature, it’s not okay in the 21st century real … Read More
Jon Fitch vs. Johny Hendricks Amongst Several UFC Additions
By FCF Staff
After weeks of speculation as to who perennial welterweight contender Jon Fitch (pictured) will fight next, the Ultimate Fighting Championship announced this afternoon that the veteran will take on Johny Hendricks, December 30th, at UFC 141.
The … Read More
Alistair Overeem’s Management Calls New UFC Deal “Milestone for Golden Glory”
By FCF Staff
While reports had surfaced recently indicating that Zuffa and Golden Glory were in negotiations to bring Alistair Overeem into the UFC fold, the news yesterday that the Dutch heavyweight would face fellow former champion Brock Lesnar December … Read More
Report: Robby Peralta Fighting Mike Lullo at Sept. 17th Fight Night
By FCF Staff
Strikeforce veteran Robert Peralta will make his UFC debut, September 17th against Mike Lullo, according to the featherweight’s manager Jeff Clark. The news was posted on Clark’s Twitter account.
UFC Fight Night 25 will be hosted … Read More
Breaking News: UFC Retains Anti-Trust Law Firm To Battle Fed Investigation
Breaking News: UFC Retains Anti-Trust Law Firm To Battle Fed Investigation
By Joshua Molina
Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has retained Axinn-Veltrop-Harkrider, LLP, a New York City-based law firm specializing in anti-trust litigation, as … Read More
UFC 133 Presser Highlights: Evans and Ortiz Say They Are New and Improved
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship held the official pre-fight press conference today in anticipation of Saturday’s UFC 133 card, which will see former light-heavyweight champions Rashad Evans and Tito Ortiz square off in the main event.
The bout … Read More
Several Bouts, Competitors Confirmed for Shark Fights 18
By FCF Staff
Shark Fights has begun to announce the line-up for the promotion’s upcoming, debut event in Las Vegas, Nevada, which will go down at the Nugget Hotel and Casino Resort on August 19th.
In the main … Read More
Strikeforce’s Josh Thomson Blasts Obama, Calls For New President Elect In 2012
By FCF Staff
Former Strikeforce lightweight champ Josh Thomson has never been one to shy away from speaking his mind. These days, the 32-year-old San Jose, Calif. resident and Team AKA member is calling out someone far removed from the … Read More
Newly Signed Jordan Mein Making Strikeforce Debut Sept. 10th
By Kelsey Mowatt
It may not be the promotion that Jordan Mein and his father Lee initially had their sights on, but the Canadian prospect has taken one big step closer to fulfilling his dream of competing for the UFC, … Read More
Andrei Arlovski’s Manager Blasts Critics, Says Veteran Committed to Comeback
By Kelsey Mowatt
When Andrei Arlovski was violently knocked out by Sergei Kharitonov in February, speculation as to whether the former UFC champion would retire as a result of his fourth straight defeat was not unheard of. For critics, the … Read More
UFC Announces Accident-Insurance Coverage for Fighters
Malik Merad vs. Mikhail Zayats Added to M-1 Challenge XXV