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UFC 215: Demetrious Johnson Says UFC is Holding “Too Many” Events
By FCF Staff
Many fans and observers have argued in recent years that the UFC is promoting too many events, and the promotion’s flyweight champ agrees with that sentiment.
Demetrious Johnson is booked to defend the 125 title against Ray … Read More
Report: Floyd Mayweather – Conor McGregor Live Gate Second Highest of All Time
By FCF Staff
The August 26th bout between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor reportedly did not produce the highest live gate total of all time, but it generated massive revenue, nonetheless.
Leading up to the contest, many predicted that the … Read More
LFA Returns to Louisiana With Championship Doubleheader
By Press Release
HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will return to Louisiana in the third week of September with a championship doubleheader.
The main event of LFA 23 will feature … Read More
Report: Ben Askren to Retire From Fighting After Facing Shinya Aoki in November
By FCF Staff
Ben Askren will reportedly hang up the gloves, and will transition into an executive role with ONE Championship, after he fights Shinya Aoki on November 24th.
Recently ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong announced the news on Facebook, and … Read More
USADA Confirms Jon Jones Passed Post UFC 214 Blood Test
By FCF Staff
USADA has confirmed that a blood test that Jon Jones was given, after he stopped Daniel Cormier at UFC 214, did not test positive for any banned substances.
Recently the organization announced that Jones has been notified … Read More
Rizin FF: Tatsuya Kawajiri Aiming to Take Wild Card Slot For Bantamweight Tourney
By Press Release
TOKYO Roppongi – September 1 st , RIZIN held a press conference in Tokyo at the RIZIN HQ to announce an addition to the Fukuoka event. Tatsuya Kawajiri will be fighting on the card to get himself … Read More
Kanna Asakura Dominates Saori Ishioka to Take Final Spot for Rizin’s Women’s GP
By Press Release
TOKYO SHINJUKU – August 26th , Japan’s only all women’s MMA promotion DEEP JEWELS held their event at the Shinjuku FACE hall, where the 29 year old Japanese WMMA pioneer Saori Ishoka and 19 year old Kanna … Read More
Jose Aldo’s Coach Comments on Conor McGregor’s Loss to Floyd Mayweather
By FCF Staff
Jose Aldo’s head coach, Andre Pederneiras, has been at odds with Conor McGregor in the past. But, the Nova Uniao leader was impressed with the latter’s performance against Floyd Mayweather.
McGregor was the busier of the two … Read More
Two Title Fights for BAMMA Dublin Announced
By Press Release
[London 29.08.17] BAMMA is pleased to announce the the first two title bouts for BAMMA Dublin. BAMMA Interim World Flyweight Champion Andy ‘Taz’ Young faces off against newly crowned Lonsdale Flyweight Champ and a huge Lonsdale Title … Read More
Shintaro Ishiwatari Looks for Revenge Against Kyoji Horiguchi During RIZIN World GP 2017
By Press Release
The current King of Pancrase is riding a 4 fight winning streak with notable wins over the names such as Takafumi Otsuka, Victor Henry, Johnathan Brookins and Rafael Silva. Many thought that he was just a phone … Read More
Daniel Jacobs Talks Mayweather vs. McGregor, Former Boxing Champ’s Expecting a “Classic”
By FCF Staff
A lot of people from within the boxing world have been extremely critical of tonight’s Floyd Mayweather – Conor McGregor bout, but former champ Daniel Jacobs is expecting a “classic”.
Since Mayweather has gone 49-0 to date … Read More
Brian Stann Announces He’s Leaving UFC Broadcasting Role
By FCF Staff
Retired fighter Brian Stann has announced that he’s stepping down from his broadcasting role with the UFC.
The 36 year-old, who has drawn widespread praise for his abilities as an analyst, recently announced the news via his … Read More
“Bigfoot” Silva Fires Back at Critics, Following Announcement of Rico Verhoeven Fight
By FCF Staff
The news that Glory heavyweight champ Rico Verhoeven will battle Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva has been met with mixed reactions, and the latter’s firing back at his critics.
Recently Glory announced that Verhoeven will face Silva in a … Read More
GLORY Announces Rico Verhoeven to Battle Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva
By Press Release
GUANGZHOU, CHINA – The world’s premier kickboxing league today announced details of its first event in mainland China, taking place at the Guangzhou Gymnasium on Saturday, Oct. 14.
Chinese fans in attendance will be greeted by the … Read More
Martin Nguyen Takes ONE Championship Featherweight Title With KO of Marat Gafurov
By Press Release
18 August 2017 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), once again electrified the iconic Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with another evening of authentic world-class martial arts … Read More
IMMAF Sets Sights on 2028 Olympic Games for MMA Debut
By Press Release
(London. 15 August 2017) MMA’s Olympic dream at last has a clear target in sight, according to International Mixed Martial Arts Federation President, Kerrith Brown: the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
In a recent statement and … Read More
Tiernan Bradley Says Conor McGregor Was “Clear Winner” of Second Sparring Session With Paulie Malignaggi
By FCF Staff
Paulie Malignaggi has claimed he outscored Conor McGregor, during their second, sparring session, but another of the latter’s sparring partners says that wasn’t the case.
Since Malignaggi announced he was leaving McGregor’s camp, the decorated boxer has … Read More
Summer of LFA
By Press Release
HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) has had a busy summer. In last month’s newsletter, it was reported that LFA alum accumulated $200,000 in UFC bonus money in the month of June, former RFA headliner Zach … Read More
Glover Teixeira to Battle Misha Cirkunov at UFC’s Next Sao Paulo Card
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s next card in Sao Paulo, Brazil, will feature a pivotal fight in the light-heavyweight division, as the promotion’s announced Glover Teixeira will take on Misha Cirkunov.
The bout will take place on October 28th at … Read More
Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series Returns August 19
By Press Release
LOS ANGELES – Following the successful debut of the Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series at the Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race in May, the series returns for its second event on Saturday, August 19 next to … Read More