What is the New Historic Buddhist-Inspired WBC METTA Humanitarian Belt? An Explanation By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent London, UK (July 30th, 2026)– The World Boxing Council has issued several new belts in recent years. From WBC Francophone to WBC Diamond, from WBC Champion of the Decade (Manny Pacquiao) to WBC […]
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Anthony Smith was released on $500,000 bond Wednesday after a Sarpy County judge set the conditions of his release. Prosecutors detailed the alleged incident with his wife for the first time, and his case now heads to district court.
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Former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith was arrested on three felony charges in Nebraska. Here's what's known, a look at his complicated history outside the cage, and why his 61-fight career has revived the sport's CTE conversation.
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Oscar De La Hoya addressed the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn co-promotion on Monday's Ariel Helwani Show, confirming Golden Boy's role alongside Zuffa Boxing after weeks of public tension over the September 12 title fight.
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Edgar Berlanga survived a knockdown to stop Steven Butler in Zuffa Boxing's first New York show, while Vladyslav Sirenko stole the night with a last-second KO. Full results, Dana White's post-fight comments, and video.
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Bellator MMA 110 Recap By Zach Heim, RCM MMA Correspondent Uncasville, CT (March 1st, 2014)– Bellator showed again tonight that they are not just another mma promotion. A night full of exciting action to kick off season 10 with the start of their featherweight tournament and the final four of their light-heavy weight tournament. […]
Tonya “Triple Threat” Evinger Interview By Zach Heim, RCM MMA Correspondent Tonya Evinger is by far the funniest person I have talked to in the sport of mixed martial arts. With all of her experience, and personality I don’t see how she is a current free agent. She has fought the like of Gina Carano, […]
UFC® ANNOUNCES THAT LYOTO MACHIDA WILL FIGHT CHAMPION CHRIS WEIDMAN AT UFC 173 Las Vegas, Nev. – The Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced tonight that former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida will face off against UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman in the main event of UFC 173 at the MGM Grand Garden […]
Bellator Weigh-In Results from Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Conn. (February 27, 2013) – The Bellator MMA weigh-ins have been completed from Mohegan Sun Arena in preparation for Bellator MMA’s February 28th event, which will showcase the Bellator Season 10 Light Heavyweight Semifinals and the Bellator Featherweight Opening Rounds. Bellator MMA will take place from […]
EVERLAST & BELLATOR TO DEBUT NEXT GENERATION POWERLOCK MMA FIGHT GLOVE Newport Beach, Calif. (February 27, 2014) – Everlast Worldwide Inc. and Bellator MMA, have collaborated to produce the next-generation of MMA fight glove. The new glove will debut when Bellator’s 10th season kicks-off this Friday, February 28th, 2014. Over the last year Everlast product […]
Presents M-1 Challenge 45 Feb. 28, 2014 * Atmosphere Hall * St. Petersburg, Russia For Immediate Release M-1 Challenge 45 OFFICIAL WEIGHTS Friday, Feb. 28 in St. Petersburg, Russia MAIN EVENT – HEAVYWEIGHTS – 3 X 5 DENIS SMOLDAREV (5-0-0), Estonia 266 ½ lbs. ANTE “Walking Trouble” DELIJA (8-1-0), Croatia 247 lbs. […]
UFC SUPPORTS TODAY’S RULING BY NEVADA STATE ATHLETIC COMMISSION Las Vegas, Nev. – UFC President Dana White issued a statement regarding the decision made today by the Nevada State Athletic Commission: “The Ultimate Fighting Championship fully supports the decision made today by the Nevada State Athletic Commission regarding the immediate termination of therapeutic […]
TRT IS NOW BANNED IN NEVADA By MMAFighting.com In a landmark decision, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) unanimously approved a motion to ban the practice of awarding fighters a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in the state of Nevada on Thursday. The ban is effectively immediately, stretches amongst the realms […]
Presents M-1 Challenge 45 Feb. 28, 2014 * Atmosphere Hall * St. Petersburg, Russia For Immediate Release M-1 Challenge 45 FACT SHEET This Friday in St. Petersburg, Russia MAIN EVENT – HEAVYWEIGHTS (206+ lbs.) – 3 X 5 DENIS SMOLDAREV (5-0-0), Estonia vs. ANTE “Walking Trouble” DELIJA (8-1-0), Croatia LIGHTWEIGHTS (155 lbs.) […]
Bellator Hosts Live Weigh-Ins Thursday, February 27th at 5:00 p.m. EST from Mohegan Sun Arena Newport Beach, Calif. (February 25, 2013) – The weigh-in and pre-fight press conference for Bellator MMA will take place Thursday at 5:00 p.m. EST in front of the box office at Mohegan Sun Arena. Bellator MMA will take place […]
Season 10 Bellator Middleweight Tournament Set As Marshall, Cramer, Cooper & Grove Clash Live On Spike TV Cooper vs. Grove Battle March 28th, Marshall vs. Cramer Set For April 4th Newport Beach, Calif. (February 25, 2014) – Bellator will host its first four-man middleweight tournament beginning March 28th from Utah’s Maverik Center […]
Monster Energy Becomes Bellator’s Official Energy Drink Partner Quinton “Rampage” Jackson Now Part of The Monster Energy Athlete Roster; 1st Monster/Rampage Event This Friday February 28th Newport Beach, Calif. (February 25, 2014) – Bellator MMA, the world’s largest global tournament based mixed martial arts promotion and Monster Energy, the world’s leading energy […]
UFC GYM® NAMES HANNIBAL MYERS AS PRESIDENT Santa Ana, CA – UFC GYM® has appointed Hannibal Myers as the President of its franchise division, effective immediately. Last January, UFC GYM announced the acquisition of LA Boxing, converting over 80 locations in the last 12 months and growing to 100 locations worldwide currently. Myers […]
Bellator Announces Broadcast Alliance With Leading MENA Pay-TV Broadcaster OSN OSN Partnership Makes Bellator The Most Widely Distributed MMA Promotion Throughout Middle East & North African Region Newport Beach, Calif. (February 24, 2014) – Bellator is continuing its global expansion with a broadcast alliance with OSN, the leading pay-TV network in the MENA […]
Cyborg vs. Rousey: The Next Mayweather-Pacquiao? By Syl Peterkin, RCM Correspondent After more than 6 years of waiting, we still don’t have the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight. So the casual fan asks, what are the chances that we might see the same for Cyborg-Rousey? Well, Dana White is a smart businessman and with that knows better […]
MELENDEZ AGREES TO NEW CONTRACT WILL COACH OPPOSITE PETTIS ON SEASON 20 OF THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER® SEASON 20 TO FEATURE WOMEN’S STRAWWEIGHT COMPETITORS VYING FOR INAUGURAL CHAMPIONSHIP Las Vegas – The Ultimate Fighting Championship®lightweight contender Gilbert Melendez has agreed to a new contract with the organization. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Melendez […]
UFC 170 RESULTS Ronda Rousey def. Sara McMann via TKO (knee, punches) – Round 1, 1:06 Daniel Cormier def. Patrick Cummins via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:19 Rory MacDonald def. Demian Maia via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Mike Pyle def. T.J. Waldburger via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 4:03 Stephen Thompson def. […]
UFC 170: Olympian vs. Olympian: What does a victory for Sara McMann over Ronda Rousey really means for women’s MMA? By Syl Peterkin, RCM Correspondent Las Vegas, Nevada (February 22, 2013)– Sara McMann is an undefeated MMA women’s fighter who is challenging Ronda Rousey for the UFC women’s bantamweight belt (135lbs belt). She at […]
THE OUTLAW JOINS UFC FIGHT PASS™ FORMER UFC TITLE CHALLENGER DAN HARDY TO SERVE AS COLOR COMMENTATOR FOR SIX EXCLUSIVE LIVE EVENTS HARDY JOINS GOODEN AND FRIEDLANDER IN ALL-NEW BROADCAST TEAM Las Vegas, Nev. – Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy – the popular and charismatic former UFC® welterweight title contender – will serve […]
Ashley “DollFace” Greenway Interview By Zach Heim, RCM MMA Correspondent I had a chance to talk to new Invicta FC fighter Ashley Greenway and can tell you she is full of southern charm. One of the nicest people I have talked to in the sport she is going to make her pro debut after being […]
MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL’S M LIFE TEAMS UP WITH ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP® MGM Resorts’ Loyalty Program, M life, Provides Fans Exclusive Access to UFC® Fights Las Vegas, Nev. – MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) has teamed up with the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) to bring unparalleled VIP experiences and offers to members of M life, […]
ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP® SELECTS FUTURE US TO OVERSEE UFC 360 MAGAZINE Future US to Produce and Distribute Bi-Monthly Magazine and Digital Property Las Vegas, Nev. – The Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) organization today announced it has selected Future US, a leading digital media group, to oversee UFC 360, the official magazine of […]
United Fight Alliance to Air Historic Unified Combat League MMA Event Tampa, FL (February 18, 2014) – In 2013, Unified Combat League (UCL) became the first fight promotion to successfully obtain approval to host professional MMA events in Kamloops, BC. In early 2014, UCL released details on ‘UCL 20 Ascension’, the very first MMA event […]
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