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Opinion: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
By Jacob Debets on February 6, 2017
Editor’s note: The views and opinions expressed below are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Fight News Australia, its...
Rawlings out worked in loss to Torres; flips the crowd the bird
By Emma Challands on February 5, 2017
Bec Rawlings suffered her second loss in a row after she was out performed by number six ranked Tecia Torres at UFC Fight Night 104...
Bec Rawlings explains via social media why she missed weight
By Chris Post on February 4, 2017
Australian women’s strawweight Bec Rawlings has taken to social media to explain why she missed weight for her bout against Tecia Torres tomorrow. Rawlings went...
Alex Volkanovski to face Michel Quinones at UFC Fight Night 105
By FNA Staff on February 4, 2017
Following his impressive UFC debut in November, Australia’s Alex Volkanovski will make his Octagon return this month when he comes up against promotional newcomer Michel...
UFC Houston Weigh-in Results – Rawlings misses weight
By Emma Challands on February 4, 2017
Bec Rawlings has missed weight by a pound and a half (1kg) ahead of her bout with Tecia Torres at UFC Houston this weekend. While...
Rashad Evans vs Daniel Kelly targeted for UFC 209
By Chris Post on February 1, 2017
The UFC is targeting a middleweight match-up between Australia’s Daniel Kelly (12-1) and former UFC light-heavyweight champion Rashad Evans (19-5-1) in Las Vegas next month at UFC...
Legend MMA 1 Recap: Steven Kennedy submits late replacement Ben Kelleher
By Chris Post on January 28, 2017
Steven Kennedy submitted his new opponent Ben Kelleher in the second round of their main event clash at Legend MMA on Saturday night. The event...
Legend MMA 1 Results
By FNA Staff on January 28, 2017
Event: Legend MMA 1 Date: Saturday, 28 January 2017 Venue: Jupiters Casino, Broadbeach, QLD, Australia Results: Steven Kennedy def. Ben Kelleher via Submission (Head-Arm Choke),...
Ben Kelleher replaces du Plessis; takes on Steven Kennedy at Legend MMA
By Chris Post on January 28, 2017
There has been a late change to the main event of Legend MMA tonight with Ben Kelleher (11-8) stepping up on less than a day’s...
Michael Tobin signs with Absolute Championship Berkut
By Chris Post on January 28, 2017
Twenty-four year-old Michael Tobin (12-0) has signed a four-fight contract to compete with Aboslute Championship Berkut. The undefeated fighter was scheduled to face off against...
Steven Kennedy vs South African Dricus du Plessis headline Legend MMA 1
By Chris Post on January 26, 2017
Now calling Gold Coast, Queensland home, former Muay Thai and MMA heavyweight James McSweeney joins the promoter ranks with Legend MMA set to take place...
Grujic: I’m a different fighter now, I’m happy and I’m dangerous
By Emma Challands on January 25, 2017
Vik Grujic will make his long awaited return to MMA when he takes on Kiwi legend Luke Jumeau this Saturday night at the inaugural Legends MMA...
Megan Anderson: Let us show you what true 145’ers can do
By James Averis on January 24, 2017
It is fascinating times for women MMA fighters competing in the featherweight division. The UFC recently announced the introduction of the weight class, setting up...
2016 Fight News Australia MMA Awards: The Winners
By FNA Staff on January 18, 2017
Below are the 2016 Fight News Australia MMA Award winners. Congratulations to all the fighters and thanks to everyone who voted. The winners are divided...
One Championship: Quest for Power Results
By FNA Staff on January 15, 2017
Event: One Championship – Quest for Power Date: Saturday, 14 January 2017 Venue: Jakarta Convention Centre, Jakarta, Indonesia Results: Vitaly Bigdash def. Aung La N...
Martin Nguyen scores highlight-reel finish at One Championship: Quest for Power
By David Lewellin on January 15, 2017
Aussie featherweight Martin Nguyen made an impactful return to One Championship on Saturday night, brutally dropping his Japanese veteran Kazanori Yokota in the first round...
Anderson claims Invicta FC interim featherweight belt with second round TKO
By Emma Challands on January 15, 2017
Megan Anderson didn’t disappoint when she defeated veteran Charmaine Tweet via TKO in the second round of Invicta FC 21 which was televised live on...
Megan Anderson, Charmaine Tweet make weight for Invicta FC 21 interim featherweight title fight
By FNA Staff on January 14, 2017
Megan Anderson (7-2) will face her toughest test to date tomorrow with the Aussie taking on Charmaine “Not So Sweet” Tweet (9-5) in a five...
Opinion: On Champions Picking their Battles
By Jacob Debets on January 13, 2017
Editor’s note: The views and opinions expressed below are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Fight News Australia, its...