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UFC 171: Hector Lombard Believes Win Over Jake Shields Will Lead to “Title Shot Picture”
By FCF Staff
Hector Lombard lived up to the buzz that accompanied his welterweight debut in October, by quickly knocking out Nate Marquardt at UFC 166, and an impressive win on Saturday will only heighten the hype. The former Bellator… Read More
Report: Yushin Okami to Fight Svetlozar Savov in WSOF Debut
By FCF Staff
Yushin Okami will make his World Series of Fighting debut on March 29th, and the former UFC middleweight contender will reportedly fight Svetlozar Savov.
WSOF 9 will be hosted by the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las… Read More
WSOF 9: John Gunderson-Chris Gruetzemacher Among Latest Additions
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting has confirmed several more bouts for the promotion’s March 29th card in Las Vegas, including a featherweight fight between John Gunderson and Chris “Gritz” Gruetzemacher.
WSOF 9 will be hosted by the Hard Rock… Read More
WSOF 9: Josh Burkman vs. Tyler Stinson Among Latest Additions
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting has announced three more bouts for its March 29th event in Las Vegas, including a welterweight fight between Josh Burkman and Tyler Stinson.
Burkman (26-10) will be looking to rebound from his choke-out… Read More
WSOF Proposes PPV Showdown With Bellator
By FCF Staff
World Series of Fighting and Bellator MMA are widely considered to be next in line to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and in an effort to determine North America’s number two promotion, WSOF has proposed a pay-per-view showdown… Read More
Report: Pierce Has Torn Ligament in Ankle After Controversial Heel Hook
By FCF Staff
A couple of days ago word surfaced that Mike Pierce had suffered a severely strained MCL in his left knee, due to the heel hook of Rousimar Palhares at UFC FN 29, and now the fighter is… Read More
Report: Mike Pierce Has Severe MCL Sprain After UFC FN 29 Heel Hook
By FCF Staff
Now that Rousimar Palhares has been banned by the UFC for the controversial heel hook he used to defeat Mike Pierce at UFC Fight Night 29, news has surfaced as to the extent of the latter’s injuries.… Read More
Report: Mike Pierce to Have MRI Tuesday After UFN 29 Incident
By FCF Staff
Rousimar Palhares will no longer be competing in the UFC, as a result of not immediately releasing the heel hook he used to defeat Mike Pierce at UFC FN 29, but it remains to be seen how… Read More
Opinion: Is the UFC Getting Tough on Steroids?
By Jesse Heitz
News recently broke that Rousimar Palhares has been permanently banned from the UFC. Several media outlets are reporting that Palhares has once again tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. This means he’s no longer welcome within the… Read More
Report: Mike Pierce Picks up 180 Day Medical Suspension After Controversial Heel Hook
By FCF Staff
While it remains to be seen how extensively Mike Pierce was hurt, as a result of a fight ending heel hook which Rousimar Palhares did not immediately release, but the rugged welterweight has picked up a lengthy… Read More
Opinion: UFC Needs To Crack Down on Dirty Fighters
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC veteran Rousimar Palhares was impressive in his welterweight debut, quickly tapping out veteran Mike Pierce in 31 seconds.
Despite the win, there was a certain level of controversy due to Palhares’ refusing to let go of… Read More
UFC FN 29: Kim, Assuncao and Dillashaw Pick up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Although Dong Hyun Kim has recorded impressive wins in the past, the welterweight has utilized his overbearing top game to record many of them. At UFC Fight Night 29, however, the Judoka knocked out Erick Silva with… Read More
UFC FN 29: Shields Gets by Maia, Kim Blasts Silva
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s UFC Fight Night 29 card in Barueri, Brazil, which saw Jake Shields grind his way to a split decision win over welterweight contender Demian Maia.
In the co-main-event, Dong Hyun Kim… Read More
UFC FN 29 Weigh-Ins: Maia and Shields Set, Silva Overweight on First Attempt
By FCF Staff
Welterweights Demian Maia and Jake Shields both made weight this afternoon in Barueri, Brazil, clearing the way to their main event about tomorrow night at UFC Fight Night 29.
Shields came in at 171 pounds for the… Read More
Report: Hector Lombard to Make Welterweight Debut vs. Nate Marquardt
By FCF Staff
After making a trial cut to 170 pounds, former Bellator middleweight champ Hector Lombard will reportedly make his welterweight debut against Nate Marquardt, October 19th at UFC 166. The event will be hosted by Houston’s Toyota Center.… Read More
Alan Belcher Reports He’s “Okay” After Fight Ending Eye Poke
By FCF Staff
Alan Belcher is reporting that he’s “okay”, after his UFC 159 bout with Michael Bisping was brought to a halt in round three, following an accidental eye poke that cut the same eye he’s had surgically… Read More
Despite Enlisting Services of Nutritionist Mike Dolce, Hector Lombard Plans to Stay at Middleweight
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Hector Lombard has enlisted the services of renowned nutritionist Mike Dolce, the former Bellator middleweight champ has no plans to move to welterweight, as some observers thought the news might signal.
Lombard informed Full… Read More
Hector Lombard to Partner With Nutritionist and Trainer Mike Dolce
By FCF Staff
Following a split decision loss to Yushin Okami in March, which marked his second UFC loss in three Octagon appearances, Hector Lombard has announced that he will be working with renowned nutritionist and trainer Mike Dolce.… Read More
After UFC on FUEL TV Loss, Hector Lombard Says “I Think I Have To Change My Game”, “These Guys Don’t Want To Stand Up With Me”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Former Bellator middleweight champ Hector Lombard arrived in the UFC with a ton of hype behind him–a 25 fight undefeated streak will do that–but the powerful fighter has now dropped two of his three fights under… Read More
New FCF Radio Features UFC’s John Makdessi, Hector Lombard and Bellator’s Ryan Ford
By FCF Staff
The latest edition of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with UFC vets John Makdessi and Hector Lombard, as well as Bellator’s Ryan Ford.
Makdessi discusses his unanimous decision win over Daron Cruickshank at UFC 158 this… Read More