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UFC FN 88: Jeremy Stephens Leads Way in Payouts
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for Sunday’s UFC Fight Night 88 card, and featherweight contender Jeremy Stephens led the way.
According to the figures that were disclosed to the NSAC by the… Read More
Hector Lombard Reports He’s Headed Back to 185
By FCF Staff
After being stopped by welterweight contender Neil Magny earlier this month, Hector Lombard has announced he’s headed back up to middleweight.
Lombard nearly finished Magny in the opening moments of their UFC FN 85 bout, but he… Read More
UFC FN 85: Hector Lombard Hopes to Score “Spectacular Win” And Title Shot in Return
By FCF Staff
Although Hector Lombard hasn’t fought in over a year, the heavy handed fighter is hoping to take out Neil Magny at UFC Fight Night 85, and lock up a title shot.
The welterweight contender is returning to… Read More
UFC FN 85: Neil Magny Says Hector Lombard is “Just Another Guy in my Way”
By FCF Staff
Neil Magny may be booked to face one of the more powerful and experienced welterweights on the UFC’s roster this weekend, but the rugged fighter doesn’t seem fazed by the challenge ahead.
At UFC Fight Night 85… Read More
UFC FN 82: Roy Nelson Leads Way in Salaries
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for UFC Fight Night 82, and heavyweight contender Roy Nelson led the way.
Nelson was paid $125,000 for his decision win over Jared Rosholt, which included a… Read More
UFC FN 82: Stephen Thompson Picks Apart Johny Hendricks
By FCF Staff
Stephen Thompson demonstrated in compelling fashion at UFC Fight Night 82 that he is a legit, welterweight contender, by taking Johny Hendricks out in the opening round.
Hendricks attempted to close the distance and take Thompson down… Read More
UFC FN 82 Weigh-In Results: Johny Hendricks And Stephen Thompson Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Johny Hendricks has been reporting recently that his weight is on point for UFC Fight Night 82, and the former welterweight champ made weight this afternoon, apparently, without issue.
Hendricks, who withdrew from UFC 192 last October… Read More
UFC Announces Hector Lombard to Face Neil Magny in Return Bout
By FCF Staff
Hector Lombard has his first fight in over a year booked, as the UFC has announced that the welterweight will take on fellow contender Neil Magny on March 20th.
The fight will co-headline UFC Fight Night 84,… Read More
UFC FN 81: Patrick Cote’s Confident he Has “The Capacity to go to Another Title Fight”
By FCF Staff
Patrick Cote may be about to enter the latter half of his thirties, but after going 4-1 in his last 5 fights, the veteran still believes another title shot is within reach.
Cote (22-9) is scheduled to… Read More
UFC FN 79: Dong Hyun Kim Says he Was Fighting For “Survival” of MMA in South Korea, After Joining UFC
By FCF Staff
The UFC is set to host its first event ever in in South Korea tomorrow, but the nation’s Dong Hyun Kim says it wasn’t long ago when the sport was fighting for its survival.
The welterweight made… Read More
UFC FN 79: Dominic Waters on Short Notice Chance to Fight Dong Hyun Kim – “The Universe Gave me The Opportunity”
By FCF Staff
Considering Dong Hyun Kim is one of the planet’s top welterweight fighters, not everyone would be willing to face the South Korean star on short notice, but Dominic Waters clearly had no doubts.
Waters was recently booked… Read More
Patrick Cote Calls Out Top 15 Welterweights, Jake Ellenberger And Neil Magny Respond
By FCF Staff
Following wins over Josh Burkman and Joe Riggs, Patrick Cote is calling for a fight with a top 15 ranked welterweight, and both Jake Ellenberger and Neil Magny have responded.
Cote stopped Burkman this past August, and… Read More
Report: Rory MacDonald vs. Hector Lombard in The Works For Early 2016
By FCF Staff
Both Rory MacDonald and Hector Lombard have expressed an interest in rebooking a bout between the two, and it looks like the UFC’s on board.
MacDonald and Lombard were expected to fight this past April, but after… Read More
Report: Hector Lombard Wants Scrap With Rory MacDonald, Not Patrick Cote Next
By FCF Staff
Although Hector Lombard has called out Patrick Cote in the past, and the latter recently responded with a yes to that request, the welterweight isn’t apparently interested.
Following Cote’s stoppage win over Josh Burkman at UFC Fight… Read More
UFC FN 74: Max Holloway Takes Headliner After Charles Oliveira Goes Down With Injury
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 74’s headliner came to a disappointing and quick end tonight in Saskatoon, as Charles Oliveira went down with an injury less than two minutes in.
After Max Holloway defended an Oliveira take down not… Read More
UFC FN 74 Weigh-In Results: Max Holloway And Charles Oliveira Are Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
UFC Fight Night 74 will take place tomorrow in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and all of the competitors, except one, made weight on their initial attempt.
The card will be headlined by a featherweight clash between contenders Max Hollway… Read More
UFC FN 74: Patrick Cote Explains New Goal as 31st Pro Bout Nears
By FCF Staff
Patrick Cote has gone 4-1 in his last 5 fights, and still believes he can hang with the best, but at age 35 “The Predator” has set a new goal for himself.
Cote is scheduled to fight… Read More
WSOF 24: Jon Fitch vs. Yushin Okami Among Several Bouts Announced
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (July 30, 2015) –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) will return to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. for the second time this year with another star-studded, world-class Mixed Martial Arts… Read More
UFC 187: Chris Weidman And Anthony Johnson Lead Way in Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the salaries for UFC 187 on Saturday, and Chris Weidman and Anthony Johnson led the way.
The middleweight champ Weidman earned $500,000 for his first round, stoppage win over Vitor… Read More
UFC 187: Daniel Cormier Secures Light-Heavyweight Crown, Chris Weidman Takes Out Vitor Belfort
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier made good on his second chance to win the UFC’s light-heavyweight title tonight in Las Vegas, as the fighter’s vaunted wrestling game proved to be too much for Anthony Johnson.
“Rumble” blasted Cormier on several… Read More