MFC Releases Franca; Fickett Without Opponent for June 10 Bout Canadian promotion Maximum Fighting Championship announced Thursday that it has released Hermes Franca from his contract, and that Franca will not participate in his scheduled June 10 lightweight title bout with Drew Fickett at...

Hermes Franca Arrested in Oregon on Sexual Abuse Charges Veteran lightweight and former Ultimate Fighting Championship competitor Hermes Franca has been arrested in Oregon on alleged charges of sexual abuse.

McKee Vows to Keep MFC Belt, Vacated or Not Antonio McKee says he found out on Facebook that he had vacated his Maximum Fighting Championship lightweight title.

Spratt Replaces Injured Whitson, Meets Davis at MFC 30 For at least one bout, Marcus Davis will return to the welterweight division

Nate Diaz: Nick Diaz, Version 2.0 Nate Diaz (above) shares similarities with his brother, Strikeforce ace Nick Diaz. | Photo: Sherdog.com Nate Diaz (above) shares...

Pictures: Filho Upset by Ronny Markes Paulo Filho was derailed by upstart Ronny Marki Sales da Silva at Brazil’s International Fighter Championship in Recife, Brazil. Marcelo...

Weekend Rundown: Aldo’s Nova Uniao Campmates Win Big in Brazil Sherdog.com Illustration This past weekend, as UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo defended his belt before 55,000 people in Toronto,...

5 Bouts Greenlit for MFC 30 in Edmonton Five bouts are now official for MFC 30 “Up Close and Personal,” as Curtis Demarce will meet Robert Washington in a lightweight confrontation, while Andreas Spang and...

MFC Sets Fickett-Franca Lightweight Title Bout for June 10 Canada’s foremost MMA promotion, the Maximum Fighting Championship, will have a new lightweight titleholder come June 10, when Drew Fickett and Hermes Franca square off for the vacant strap at...

Weekend Rundown: Petruzelli Mashes Mewborn at WEF 46 Seth Petruzelli (file photo) got back on track Saturday. | Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com Well-traveled “Silverback” Seth Petruzelli...