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By FCF Staff

After being added, and then pulled from UFC 186 in a matter of days, Steve Bosse has been re-booked for his Octagon debut.

Bosse was signed to face Fabio Maldonado on April 25th, after Bellator was granted … Read More

By Lion Fight (via press release)

LAS VEGAS – Lion Fight Promotions today officially announced the signing of Julio Pena, Boston deputy sheriff and professional Muay Thai fighter, to an exclusive multi-fight contract. Pena joins the roster of fighters exclusive … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Although many people believe John Makdessi should have had his winning streak extended to four last February, the lightweight decided it was time to take a break, following his controversial loss to Alan Patrick.

Yes, when Makdessi … Read More

By FCF Staff

Since the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Reebok unveiled their uniform deal, several fighters have questioned whether the revenue sharing should be tied to the rankings, and it looks like their concerns have been noticed.

Back in December, … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Although Gabriel Varga may not be a household name quite yet in his native Canada, the kickboxer took a big step in that direction earlier this month, by winning GLORY’s Featherweight Championship.

For some time now, Varga … Read More

By FCF Staff

When Eddie Gordon steps into the Octagon this Saturday at UFC on FOX 15, the middleweight will be looking to put some further distance between himself and the vicious, knockout he incurred last December.

Gordon appeared to … Read More

By FCF Staff

One week out from UFC on FOX 15, the promotion has announced that Chris Camozzi, and not Yoel Romero, will fight Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza.

During today’s UFC FN 64 broadcast, the organization confirmed that Romero has withdrawn … Read More

By WSOF (via press release)

LAS VEGAS (April 9, 2015) – A case of dehydration has rendered Ronny Markes ineligible to compete in the WSOF 20 light heavyweight main event against fellow superstar David Branch tomorrow, Friday, April 10.

Jesse … Read More

By FCF Staff

Following Julianna Pena’s triumphant and impressive return to the Octagon last weekend, UFC President Dana White has heaped praise on the former TUF winner.

Pena took on Milana Dudieva at UFC FN 63, and went on to … Read More

Via Press Release

Las Vegas – UFC^® today announced a partnership with the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) in a move to champion the growth of safe, clean mixed martial arts (MMA) at the amateur level. UFC^® … Read More

By FCF Staff

Although Jim Miller recently found out he’s fighting Beneil Dariush on April 18th, instead of Paul Felder, the lightweight contender says it’s business as usual.

Miller was originally scheduled to fight Felder at UFC on FOX 15, … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Heading into Bellator 136, and the lightweight fight between Dave Jansen and the champion Will Brooks, the consensus seems to be that the latter will still be holding the belt, come April 11th. But, if you ask … Read More

By FCF Staff

Although Gray Maynard has lost three straight, the veteran lightweight still believes that fans have yet to see “The Bully” at his best.

Maynard is scheduled to fight Alexander Yakovlev on Saturday at UFC FN 63, which … Read More

By FCF Staff

Although the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s legal challenge of New York State’s ban on professional MMA has been dismissed, the judge presiding over the case has reportedly conceded the law is vaguely written.

On Monday, the UFC announced … Read More

By FCF Staff

Although Gilbert Melendez has come up short in his bid to become UFC lightweight champ so far, the veteran fighter is still confident he can defeat any 155’er on the planet.

Melendez is booked to fight Eddie … Read More

By FCF Staff

Next month’s UFC on FOX 15 won’t feature a bout between Vitor Miranda and Nick Catone after all, as the latter has announced he’s retiring from fighting.

Catone was scheduled to fight Miranda at the April 18th … Read More

By FCF Staff

Demian Maia could take a step closer to the title shot race if he defeats fellow, welterweight contender Ryan LaFlare tonight at UFC FN 62, but the established vet isn’t thinking about that right now.

The heralded … Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Since Saad Awad has faced Will Brooks on two occasions, and is the only man to defeat the Bellator champ, the words ‘rubber’ and ‘match’ continue to follow the lightweight vet. But, for now, Awad is going … Read More

By WSOF (via press release)

LAS VEGAS (March 19, 2015) – A war hero versus a real-life superhero – both fast-rising stars in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).  Who do you root for?

That is the question that … Read More

By FCF Staff

Although it remains to be seen if Cris “Cyborg” Justino and Ronda Rousey will ever fight, the war of words between the fighters and their camps, continues.

Recently, Rousey’s mother, Dr. AnnMarie De Mars, has been criticizing … Read More