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WSOF Global Releases Statement Following WSOF’s Change to PFL
By FCF Staff
Following World Series of Fighting’s recent announcement that the promotion is changing into the Professional Fighters League, WSOF Global has released the statement below:
The World Series of Fighting MMA brand, through WSOF Global continues to thrive … Read More
LFA 14: Championship Doubleheader Set
HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the LFA will return home to Houston with a Championship Doubleheader in June.
The main event of LFA 14 will feature a battle of blue chip middleweight … Read More
LFA Announces California Debut
By Press Release
HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the LFA will head west to California for the first time in June. The main event of LFA 13 will feature an a pivotal … Read More
WMMAA 2017 Pan-American Championships to be Held July 14-15 in Monterrey
By Press Release
MONTE CARLO, Monaco (May 3, 2017)- The World MMA Association (WMMAA) has announced that its 2017 Pan-American Championships, the largest MMA event ever in The Americas, will be held this coming July 14-15 in Monterrey, Mexico.
National … Read More
Tyron Woodley Says The Likes of GSP, Conor McGregor & The Diaz Brothers Aren’t Willing to Fight
By FCF Staff
Tyron Woodley continues to search for his next opponent, as the welterweight champ says several all-star fighters have passed on a chance to face him.
Recently Woodley reported that he’s started training for a bout in July, … Read More
UFC 212: Vitor Belfort – Nate Marquardt Bout Official
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that the UFC was targeting June 3rd for a bout between Vitor Belfort and Nate Marquardt, and now the promotion’s confirmed the veterans will fight on that date.
Belfort (25-14) has relayed that … Read More
Victory FC 57 Receives Second Title Fight
By Press Release
A pair of title bouts top the lineup for Victory Fighting Championship’s VFC 57 slated for Friday, May 5 at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka, Kansas, and live on UFC FIGHT PASS®.
Reigning Victory Fighting Championship heavyweight … Read More
ONE Kings of Destiny: Eduard Folayang Retains Lightweight Crown
By Press Release
21 April 2017 – Manila, Philippines: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), sent shockwaves throughout the capacity crowd at the state-of-the-art Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines with another exciting evening … Read More
Report: Daniel Cormier – Jon Jones II Likely For UFC 214
By FCF Staff
After nearly two weeks of widespread speculation, as to whether Daniel Cormier will rematch Jon Jones next, it’s being reported the fight is indeed close to being signed.
Following Cormier’s submission win over Anthony Johnson at UFC … Read More
WSOF to Become Professional Fighters League, Promotion to Have Tournament Format
By FCF Staff
It looks as though World Series of Fighting is to be no more, as the promotion is reportedly switching to a tournament format in 2018, and will be titled the Professional Fighters League.
The news comes not … Read More
Rashid Magomedov Reports He’s Entering Free Agency Following UFC on FOX 24 Win
By FCF Staff
Following his victory over Bobby Green at UFC on FOX 24 last weekend, Rashid Magomedov is reporting he’s entering free agency.
The talented striker outscored Green on Saturday and received a split decision win. The bout moved … Read More
ONE “Dynasty of Heroes”: More Bouts Added to May 26th Card
By Press Release
17 April 2017 – Singapore: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has announced its return to the Singapore Indoor Stadium with a spectacular card scheduled for Friday, 26 May. ONE: DYNASTY OF … Read More
UFC on FOX 24: Dana White Weighs-in on Super Fights For Demetrious Johnson, Says Champ Should Should “Smash” Title Defense Record
By FCF Staff
Demetrious Johnson tied Anderson Silva’s title defense record last night at UFC on FOX 24, and Dana White’s advising the flyweight champ to set a new one that will stand the test of time.
Johnson faced Wilson … Read More
Anthony Johnson to Put “Rumble” Nickname Aside Following Retirement Announcement,
By FCF Staff
Following Anthony Johnson’s surprising retirement announcement this weekend at UFC 210, the 33 year-old is putting the “Rumble” nickname aside.
Johnson, who was submitted by light-heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier on Saturday, recently posted the following statement:
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UFC FN 109 Receives Emil Meek vs. Nordine Taleb
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 109 has received an intriguing welterweight bout, as rising Emil Meek will battle veteran Nordine Taleb. The promotion recently announced that the fight will be part of the May 28th card, which will take … Read More
UFC 210: Daniel Cormier Admits “Last Couple” of Weight Cuts Have Been Tough, Following Friday’s Brief Scare
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier made weight for his light-heavyweight championship bout tonight with Anthony Johnson, but the champ admits he’s had a harder time lately hitting the 205 mark.
A brief but considerable wave was sent through the MMA … Read More
Combate Americas Adds Women’s 105-Pound Bout, Completes Card for April 20
By Press Release
NEW YORK – April 6, 2017 – Combate Americas announced today the completion of a stacked, 10-fight lineup for its “Combate 13” Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event at Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Ariz. on Thursday, April … Read More
GLORY 41 to Feature HW Champ Rico Verhoeven
By Press Release
AMSTERDAM – “The King of Kickboxing” is officially back, returning to the GLORY ring for the first time since defeating Badr Hari via TKO in front of the sold-out crowd at König Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany … Read More
Combate Americas Announces April 20 Live Television Event in Tucson, Arizona
By Press Release
NEW YORK – April 3, 2017 – Combate Americas announced today that it will bring its live Azteca America (10 p.m. ET) television event series to Tucson, Ariz. for the first-time ever on Thursday, April 20 with … Read More
UFC 210: Thiago Alves Doesn’t “Regret” Move to 155, But Plans to Compete at 170 Moving Forward
By FCF Staff
After failing to make weight for his bout with lightweight Jim Miller last November, Thiago Alves says he won’t be attempting the cut to 155 anymore.
The veteran fighter decided to make the drop following a stoppage … Read More