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Report: Anderson Silva Also Failed Fight Night Drug Tests
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva failed more than one drug test related to his UFC 183 bout with Nick Diaz, according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission,
Last month it was revealed that Silva allegedly tested positive for steroids in… Read More
Report: Dana White on Anderson Silva’s Failed Drug Test: “It Screwed Me Up’
By FCF Staff
Dana White hasn’t had much to say publicly about the recent news that Anderson Silva allegedly tested positive for steroids, but the UFC President has admitted that the scandal “screwed me up.”‘
Silva returned to the Octagon… Read More
Report: Ronda Rousey Says PEDs Could “Destroy the Whole Sport”, Lead to “First Homicide Case”
By FCF Staff
Recently former UFC welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre said athletes on performance enhancing drugs are like a “biological weapon” and now the promotion’s bantamweight champ, Ronda Rousey, has made similar comments.
Rousey, who is set to fight Cat… Read More
Report: Anderson Silva’s Second Drug Test For UFC 183 Clean
By FCF Staff
Although Anderson Silva allegedly tested positive for steroids in his first, out-of-competition drug test leading up to UFC 183, according to multiple reports, the fighter’s second test was clean.
Following Silva’s decision win over Nick Diaz on… Read More
UFC Responds to Report Promotion is Withholding Anderson Silva’s Pay
By FCF Staff
Recently a report surfaced in Brazil claiming that the Ultimate Fighting Championship is withholding Anderson Silva’s pa for UFC 183, and the promotion has responded to the claim.
Silva allegedly tested positive for steroids leading up to… Read More
Dana White Releases Statement Regarding Anderson Silva’s Failed Drug Test
By FCF Staff
On Tuesday, the UFC released a statement confirming that it has received word that Anderson Silva has allegedly tested positive for steroids, and now the promotion’s president Dana White, has made his own.
Recently, the following statement… Read More
Report: Anderson Silva Releases Statement Denying Steroid Use
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva has finally released a statement, following the news that the legendary fighter allegedly tested positive for steroids, leading up to UFC 183.
Silva’s test results were widely reported on Tuesday, but the 39 year-old, former… Read More
Report: Anderson Silva’s Doctor Says Fighter Claiming Innocence After Positive Test For Steroids
By FCF Staff
The MMA world is still reeling from the news that Anderson Silva has allegedly tested positive for steroids, and while the legend has yet to comment publicly, he’s reportedly told his doctor he’s innocent.
On Tuesday, it… Read More
Report: Manager Repeats That Georges St-Pierre Has No Plans For Comeback
By FCF Staff
January has come to a close, and despite all the speculation that Georges St-Pierre might return to the UFC sometime in 2015, the star’s manager says no comeback is in the works.
While there’s always been talk… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Thiago Alves, Al Iaquinta Move Into Top 15
By FCF Staff
Thiago Alves and Al Iaquinta scored memorable, stoppage wins at UFC 183 on Saturday night, and both fighters have moved into the top 15 rankings of their respective divisions.
Alves took several hard shots from Jordan Mein… Read More
UFC 183: Anderson Silva Says He’s a “New” Fighter, But Unsure About Future
By Kelsey Mowatt
Anderson Silva scored a victory in his long awaited return, but it remains to be seen if the legendary fighter will embark on the title run, Dana White has said a win would ensure.
Silva managed to… Read More
UFC 183: Watch the Weigh-Ins Live Beginning at 7 PM/ET
By FCF Staff
UFC 183 will go down tomorrow night, and you can watch the weigh-ins for the event right here at Full Contact Fighter, beginning at 7:0 PM/ET today.
Saturday’s card will feature a middleweight fight between former… Read More
Report: Dana White Responds to Anderson Silva’s Comments That Title Shot is a Few Fights Away
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva has reportedly said he doesn’t expect to secure a title shot at UFC 183, and now Dana White has responded to the former champ’s take on the situation.
For some time now, White has said… Read More
UFC 183: Kelvin Gastelum Talks Tyron Woodley, Believes Latter Has Too Much “Muscle Mass”
By FCF Staff
Kelvin Gastelum understands that Tyron Woodley is one of the more powerful and dangerous fighter’s in the welterweight division, but he also believes the latter’s physique costs him in the later rounds.
Gastelum will face Woodley tomorrow… Read More
UFC 183: Thiago Alves Believes “Best Year of my Career” is Ahead
By FCF Staff
Although it’s been nearly five years since Thiago Alves challenged for the UFC’s welterweight title, the punishing striker believes the best days of his career are ahead.
Since Alves’ decision loss to now former champ, Georges St-Pierre… Read More
Report (Updated): Anderson Silva Blasts Sparring Partner With Knee in New Video Clip
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva will return to the Octagon at UFC 183, and according to all accounts, the legend is firing on all cylinders as his bout with Nick Diaz approaches.
Case in point, a new video clip has… Read More
Report: Demetrious Johnson Talks UFC-Reebok Uniform Deal, Still Not Sure of Financial Implications
By FCF Staff
It’s been a little while now since the UFC and Reebok announced their new uniform deal, and while it will reportedly provide fighters with sponsorship money and sales revenue, how much, remains unclear.
The deal also means… Read More
Report: UFC’s Joe Lauzon to Fight Al Iaquinta Next
By FCF Staff
After having to drop out of a November 15th bout with Diego Sanchez, due to a rib injury, it looks like Joe Lauzon has been booked to fight rising lightweight, Al Iaquinta next.
The two will square… Read More
Ian McCall-John Lineker Bout Re-Booked for UFC 183
By FCF Staff
After a November 8th fight between John Lineker and Ian McCall fell through, due to the latter being ill, the UFC has announced that the flyweight contenders will battle on January 31st.
The bout will be part… Read More
Report: ZUFFA Profits Could Drop by 40% According to S&P
By FCF Staff
For sometime now, observers have wondered how the UFC’s hectic schedule and the loss of major stars may be affecting its bottom line, and according to a credit agency, the answer’s not very well.
According to multiple… Read More