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Bellator Returns to Albuquerque as Ben Askren Defends Welterweight Title Against Andrey Koreshkov on July 31 Live on Spike TV

Bellator MMA returns to Albuquerque on Weds., July 31, 2013 as the Santa Ana Star Center will play host to reigning Bellator Welterweight World Champion Ben Askren defending his title against Russian phenom Andrey Koreshkov live on Spike TV.

UFC launches 'UFC Fit' in-home fitness DVD and nutrition program

UFC is getting into the home fitness business with its launch of "UFC Fit," a 12-DVD training system and nutrition guide designed to give you the body of a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter without ever leaving the comfort of your living room.

Bellator 96 adds heavyweight tournament; moves to three hours

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Get all the details on Bellator's latest addition to its summer series debut on Spike TV inside.

GLORY 9: KO Artist Wayne Barrett To Face Mike Lemaire In Superfight Action June 22 In New York

Wayne Barrett will compete on the biggest stage of his career when he takes on fellow undefeated Muay Thai stylist Mike Lemaire in a middleweight contest at the first-ever GLORY kickboxing event in the U.S. at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Valentijn Overeem injured, Mike Kyle vs. Travis Wiuff set as new CFA 11 main event

The CFA 11 main event has received a shake up as heavyweight Valentijn Overeem has been forced to withdraw from his bout against Mike Kyle due to injury and will be replaced by Travis Wiuff at the May 24, 2013 event.

Tyrone Spong enters GLORY 9 light heavyweight tournament in New York City

Top kickboxing star Tyrone Spong has entered the GLORY 9 light heavyweight tournament in New York City, which takes place at Hammerstein Ballroom at Manhattan Center on Saturday, June 22, 2013.

Boxing Queen Holly Holm leaving ring for cage after Saturday night in Albuquerque

14-time world boxing champion Holly Holm will defend her IBA and WBF world title against "Merciless" Mary McGee at Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque this weekend before making her long-awaited transition to mixed martial arts (MMA).

Invicta FC 6: Leslie Smith vs. Jennifer Maia No. 1 contender fight booked for July 13 in Kansas City

Leslie "The Peacemaker" Smith (5-3-1) has signed a multi-fight agreement with Invicta FC and will drop from bantamweight to flyweight to challenge Jennifer Maia (7-2) at Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City on Saturday, July 13, 2013.

Bellator returns June 19th with lightweight title fight between Michael Chandler and Dave Jansen

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Bellator MMA will return with its Summer Series this June as Lightweight champion Michael Chandler looks to defend his belt against season seven tournament winner Dave Jansen. Also on tap, a four-man Light Heavyweight tournament begins with King Mo.

ONE FC announces final two main card bouts for 'Rise to Power' on May 31 in Manila

Rey Docyogen will battle Yasuhiro Urushitani and Geje Eustaquio will take on Andrew Leone at ONE FC 9: 'Rise to Power' on May 31 in Manila.

GLORY brings eight-man kickboxing tournament to Hammerstein Ballroom on June 22 in New York City

GLORY today announced it will bring its championship fight series to the United States for the first time ever with a one-night, eight-man, light heavyweight tournament at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on June 22, 2013.

TUF 17 Finale prelims deliver FUEL TV's most-watched UFC ‘Prelims,' second most-watched show ever

The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 17 Finale ‘Prelims' delivered in spades for FUEL TV last Saturday night (April 13, 2013), as the four-bout preliminary card raked in 269, 000 total viewers, which is the second-most watch program in the networks history.

GLORY 7 weigh in results from Milan

Giorgio Petrosyan and Hafid El Boustati came face-to-face at today's official GLORY 7 MILAN weigh-ins, which saw all the fighters make weight at the first attempt. Full results, inside.

Bellator Signs Vladimir Matyushenko To Expanding Light Heavyweight Division

Longtime UFC and MMA veteran Vladimir Matyushenko has signed a new deal with Bellator and is expected to join the promotion's expanding light heavyweight division on Spike TV.

GLORY kickboxing promotion signs television broadcast deal with CBS Sports

Glory Sports International and CBS Sports Network have reached an agreement to showcase action from the world’s premier kickboxing league, beginning with the star-studded GLORY 7 event in Milan, Italy on Saturday, April 20, 2013.

Women's champion Holly Holm to retire from boxing to pursue MMA career full-time

Holly Holm -- 14-time, 3-division world boxing champion -- today announced her retirement from boxing (effective May 11, 2013) to pursue her mixed martial arts (MMA) career full-time with manager / trainer Mike Winkeljohn in Albququerque, New Mexico.

Shinya Aoki vs. Kron Gracie headlines Metamoris Pro Jiu Jitsu Invitational II on June 9 in Los Angeles

Shinya Aoki vs. Kron Gracie headlines Metamoris Pro Jiu Jitsu Invitational II, staged live in Los Angeles on June 9, 2013, also featuring Braulio Estima, Andre Galvao, "Cyborg" Abreu and more.

GLORY 8 Tokyo: Featherweight 'Slam' Tournament Draw Announced; Le Banner To Rematch Koichi In Superfight

GLORY today announced the quarterfinal stage match-ups for its highly-anticipated, one-night, eight-man featherweight ‘Slam' tournament that will headline the GLORY 8 Tokyo mega-event at Ariake Coliseum on Friday, May 3.

NBC Sports Network To Premiere World Series of Fighting (WSOF): 'Future Champs' Saturday (April 13) at

The premiere episode of WSOF: Future Champs on NBC Sports Network on Saturday, April 13, beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET will feature last month's action-packed battle between highly-touted upstarts Ozzy Dugulubgov and Chris Wade.

Bellator Introduces Four-Man Tournaments for Summer Series

Bellator announced on Wednesday it will hold four-man tournaments over the summer in the Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight and Bantamweight divisions. Dates, venues and the final four for this summer's bracket coming soon.

GLORY 6 'Istanbul' weigh-in results: Daniel Ghita and Gokhan Saki on point for colossal kickboxing rematch

GLORY 6 weigh in results: Heavyweight kickboxing superstars Daniel Ghita and Gokhan Saki, along with the rest of the "Istanbul" kickboxing field, today tipped the scales for their highly-anticipated rematch at Ülker Sports Arena in Istanbul, Turkey.

Julia Budd vs. Mollie Estes booked for Invicta FC 5 with Veronica Rothenhausler hurt

Veronica Rothenhausler has been injured, prompting Julia Budd to step in on short notice to fight Mollie Estes at Invicta FC 5 on April 5 in Kansas City. Details inside.

XFC returns home for XFC 24: Holtzman vs Newell - June 14th at the USF Sundome

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The XFC's twenty-fourth fight card is in the works as the organization will hold an event headlined by a Nick Newell vs. Scott Holtzman lightweight title fight on June 14, 2013, at the USF Sundome in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Che Mills vs. Cathal Pendred welterweight title fight booked for Cage Warriors 55 on June 1 in Dublin

Cathal Pendred will put his 170-pound belt on the line when he takes on Che Mills at Cage Warriors 55 on Sat., June 1, 2013, at The Helix in Dublin, Ireland.

Jimmy Lennon Jr. and Lenne Hardt Team Up For GLORY 5 London on March 23

Glory Sports International has today confirmed that Jimmy Lennon Jr. and Lenne Hardt will be announcing this weekend's combat sports event at the ExCel Arena, London, England on Saturday, March 23, 2013.

Invicta 5: Cris Cyborg vs Fiona Muxlow fight booked with Ediane Gomes hurt

Invicta 5 fight card update: Former Strikeforce womens' featherweight champion Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos has a new opponent, Fiona Muxlow, at Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City on April 5, 2013, with Ediane Gomes hurt.

Sergio Pettis to headline NAFC: 'Battleground' in Milwaukee against Josh Robinson on March 29

Sergio Pettis, younger undefeated brother of No. 1 UFC Featherweight contender, Anthony Pettis, will fight Josh Robinson in NAFC: "Battleground" main event on March 29, 2013, at Potawatomi Bingo Casino-Expo Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Two $100,000 tournament finals headline Bellator 94 on March 28 live on Spike TV

The Finals of the $100,000 Lightweight and Light Heavyweight Tournaments will be decided as Bellator MMA returns the Sunshine State on March 28 from The University of South Florida's Sun Dome live on Spike TV.

Real life 'Warrior' pits brother vs. brother at MFC 37 on May 10 in Alberta

Thomas and Mike Treadwell, who are not only siblings but also live together, will battle in a heavyweight match-up on the undercard of MFC 37: "True Grit" taking place at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, on Friday, May 10.

BAMMA 12 finalized fight card and line up for 'Veach vs. Wallhead' on March 9 on AXS TV

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BAMMA 12 on March 9 from Newcastle will broadcast live on 5* in the UK with highlights on Channel 5; and will be televised on AXS-TV in the US, The Fight Network in Canada, Red Media in Russia, TV Esporte Interativo in Brazil and Setanta in Africa.

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