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Report: Jessica Eye’s UFC 166 Win Over Sarah Kaufman Overturned Due to Failed Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Recently it was reported that Jessica Eye’s split decision win over Sarah Kaufman at UFC 166 had been overturned to a no decision, and now it’s been revealed the change was apparently due to Eye failing her… Read More
Report: Jessica Eye-Sarah Kaufman UFC 166 Fight Overturned to No Decision
Eye Says Matter “Will be Sorted Out”
By FCF Staff
Jessica Eye has had the 11th pro win of her career taken away, as according to a report, her split decision victory over Sarah Kaufman at UFC 166 has been… Read More
UFC 169: Injury Forces Dominick Cruz to Vacate Bantamweight Title, Renan Barao to Fight Urijah Faber
By FCF Staff
Dominick Cruz’s long awaited return to the Octagon will not happen on February 1st as scheduled, as the UFC has announced that the renowned fighter has been forced to drop out of the event due to a… Read More
UFC FN 34: Saffiedine Outscores Lim, Kawajiri Chokes Out Soriano
By FCF Staff
Tarec Saffiedine finally made his UFC debut today in Singapore, and despite a determined effort from Hyun Gyu Lim, the former Strikeforce welterweight champ emerged with a decision win.
As expected, Lim came out firing… Read More
UFC FN 35: Ruptured Appendix Forces Jason High to Withdraw
By FCF Staff
Jason High has not had a pleasant start to his 2014 campaign, as the welterweight vet is reporting that his appendix ruptured on New Year’s day, and that he will not fight at UFC FN 35 as… Read More
Georges St.Pierre Vacates UFC Title, Johny Hendricks to Battle Robbie Lawler March 15th For Vacant Title
By FCF Staff
Georges St. Pierre relayed after his win over Johny Hendricks last month that he needs to step away from fighting for a while, and today the renowned fighter announced he’s vacated the UFC Welterweight Championship.
After St.… Read More
UFC 167: St. Pierre Says Personal Issues Making Him “Crazy” After Controversial Win
By Kelsey Mowatt
Heading into UFC 167 there was considerable speculation and discussion as to whether Georges St. Pierre might announce he’s retiring after the event, and following his controversial split decision win over Johny Hendricks, it’s become somewhat… Read More
UFC 167: GSP Tweets WADA Certified Drug Test Results
By FCF Staff
There’s been no shortage of coverage surrounding Georges St. Pierre’s upcoming, November 16th bout, not only because he will fight dangerous contender Johny Hendricks, but because the welterweight champ has been undergoing WADA certified drug testing.
The… Read More
UFC 166: Jessica Eye Making Octagon Debut Versus Sarah Kaufman
By FCF Staff
Not long after it was relayed that Jessica Eye is joining the UFC, and that Sarah Kaufman will no longer compete at UFC Fight Night 27, the promotion has announced the bantamweights will fight at UFC 166.… Read More
UFC Fight Night 26: Sonnen Catches “Shogun”, Browne Blasts Overeem
By FCF Staff
Former middleweight contender Chael Sonnen returned to the winner’s column tonight at UFC Fight Night 26, as the decorated wrestler defeated former light-heavyweight champ “Shogun” Rua in the card’s main event to end his two fight losing… Read More
Report: Chael Sonnen Not Licensed Yet For Aug.17th UFC Due to Union Complaint
By FCF Staff
Although Chael Sonnen is scheduled to fight “Shogun” Rua on August 17th at UFC Fight Night 26, the fighter is reportedly still not licensed to compete at the event, which will take place in Boston. According to… Read More
Chael Sonnen Announces New UFC Deal, Returning to Middleweight
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen has announced that after he battles Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC Fight Night 26 on August 17th, the veteran fighter will return to the middleweight division, where he was a top contender for quite some… Read More
Opinion: UFC Needs To Match Fabricio Werdum Against Daniel Cormier
By Michael Hatamoto
UFC heavyweights Fabricio Werdum and Daniel Cormier are both high profile fighters looking to make a big splash in the heavyweight division.
UFC President Dana White said Werdum recently requested the fight, and White… Read More
AFC 19: Ford, Ronson Pick Up Titles, Starnes Defeats Fellow UFC Vet Hague
By FCF Staff
Aggression Fighting Championship held it’s latest event last night in Edmonton, Alberta, which saw Bellator vet Ryan Ford win the welterweight championship in the headliner, by submitting Mike Hill. The fight didn’t end until the final minute… Read More
Former UFC Champ Forrest Griffin Announces Retirement
TUF Vet and Stephan Bonnar Headed to UFC Hall of Fame
By FCF Staff
After a decade plus of professional fighting, which included winning the UFC Light-Heavyweight Championship, Forrest Griffin has announced he’s retiring at the age of 33.… Read More
UFC 160: Junior dos Santos “Focused On My Fight With Mark Hunt”, Not Cain Velasquez
Heavyweight Says He’s Cheering For “Big Foot” Silva
By Kelsey Mowatt
This Saturday’s UFC 160 will feature both Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos in action, and due to their previous encounters, the run up to the card… Read More
Bryan Caraway Replaces Injured Eric Perez Against Johnny Bedford At UFC 159
By Timothy J. Gilbert
A severe staph infection has forced bantamweight Eric Perez out of his upcoming bout against Johnny Bedford at UFC 159 allowing Bryan Caraway to step in on late notice.
UFC President Dana White Says Promotion Sending Dan Hardy to “Best Heart Doctor in the Country”
By FCF Staff
With Dan Hardy having been pulled from UFC on FOX 7, due to a recent diagnosis that suspects the fighter has a heart irregularity called Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, the UFC plans to send the vet to an… Read More
Alexis Davis vs. Rosi Sexton Added To UFC 161
By Timothy J. Gilbert
The UFC is breaking ground with its recent fight announcement between Alexis Davis and Rosi Sexton.
Announced by UFC officials on Thursday, the bantamweight bout will mark the first time the UFC will sponsor women to… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” UFC Somehow Bounces Back After Bizarre 2012
By Joshua Molina
Somehow, some way, the UFC has turned the corner on its rough 2012 and could be experiencing another business boom.
After injuries and drug suspensions wrecked 2012, UFC has bounced back with strong TV and Pay Per… Read More