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Todd Duffee Returning to Octagon at UFC 181
By FCF Staff
Todd Duffee is returning to the Octagon for the first time in over two years, as the heavyweight’s been booked to fight Anthony Hamilton on December 6th.
The heavyweight scrap will be part of UFC 181, which… Read More
UFC 181: TUF 19 Winner Corey Anderson to Face Gian Villante
By FCF Staff
After winning the 19th Season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, Corey Anderson has his next assignment and it’s light-heavyweight Gian Villante.
The bout will be part of UFC 181, which will go down December 6th at the Mandalay… Read More
UFC 181: Travis Browne to Face Brendan Schaub
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 181 has been further bolstered by a notable heavyweight clash, as Travis Browne will face Brendan Schaub at the December 6th event.
Browne (16-2-1) will be competing for the first time since April,… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: “Jacare” Souza Closes in on #1 Contender Spot
By FCF Staff
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza continued to roll through the UFC opposition on Friday night, and the middleweight has seen his ranking improve as a result.
Souza scored an impressive, submission win over veteran Gegard Mousasi at UFC Fight… Read More
Report: Wanderlei Silva Weighs in on Chael Sonnen’s Drug Test Failure, Believes Rival “Will be Back”
By FCF Staff
While it remains to be seen what kind of disciplinary action the Nevada State Athletic Commission enacts for Wanderlei Silva, the fighter has weighed in on his rival Chael Sonnen’s recent drug test failure.
Silva, who has admitted to… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Frankie Edgar and Ronda Rousey Rise After Weekend Wins
Lyoto Machida Ties Vitor Belfort in 185 Ranks
By FCF Staff
Ronda Rousey and Frankie Edgar scored one sided, stoppage wins this weekend, and both stars have moved up the UFC rankings as a result.
Rousey needed just 16 seconds… Read More
Report: Wanderlei Silva Admits to Taking Banned Substance, Chael Sonnen Temporarily Suspended
By FCF Staff
In the wake of the cancellation of their UFC 175 bout, and each man’s respective issues with the Nevada State Athletic Commission, both Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva were addressed by the organization on Tuesday.
According to… Read More
Chael Sonnen Announces Retirement in Wake of Failed Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Although Chael Sonnen has said he plans to appeal the results of a random drug test he failed recently, the charismatic veteran has announced he’s retiring from pro MMA.
On Tuesday, it was revealed that Sonnen has… Read More
Chael Sonnen Comments on Failed Drug Test: “These are not Performance Enhancing Drugs”, Says Appeal is Coming
By FCF Staff
After the news surfaced Tuesday that Chael Sonnen has failed a pre-fight drug test, and has been removed from UFC 175 as a result, it didn’t take the outspoken fighter long to comment on the situation.
Sonnen… Read More
Report: Chael Sonnen Fails Random Drug Test, Dropped From UFC 175
By FCF Staff
The drama surrounding Vitor Belfort’s next fight continues to roll on, as it’s being reported that Chael Sonnen has failed a random drug test. As a result, Sonnen has been pulled from UFC 175 on July 5th,… Read More
Media Watch: Chael Sonnen Back in the Saddle Again
By Jesse Heitz
Anyone who regularly reads my pieces here on Full Contact Fighter is well aware that there are two MMA personalities that I seldom pass up the opportunity to discuss. The first is, and I’m not at all… Read More
Report: Dana White Says Wanderlei Silva “in Trouble” After Licensing Issues
By FCF Staff
Although Wanderlei Silva says “confusion”, and a trip to Brazil are responsible for his licensing issues in Nevada, Dana White says the legendary fighter is in “trouble” for what led to his UFC 175 removal.
Silva has… Read More
Wanderlei Silva Releases Video Discussing NSAC, Licensing Issues and Chael Sonnen
By FCF Staff
Wanderlei Silva has released a video relaying his side of the story, in terms of why he hasn’t been licensed yet to face Chael Sonnen at UFC 175.
Recently it was reported that Silva had not… Read More
Report: Wanderlei Silva Pulled From UFC 175 After Failing to Apply for License And Take Random Drug Test
By FCF Staff
The MMA world is still reeling from the news that Wanderlei Silva has been pulled from his UFC 175 bout with Chael Sonnen, and according to one report, his refusal to take a random drug test is… Read More
UFC on FOX 12: Anthony Johnson to Face Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
By FCF Staff
Following his impressive, decision win over Phil Davis last month, Anthony Johnson has been booked to fight accomplished veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on July 26th.
The light-heavyweight scrap will be part of UFC on FOX 12, which… Read More
Michael Bisping Says He’s “Happy to Oblige” Luke Rockhold
By FCF Staff
Following Luke Rockhold’s quick submission win over Tim Boetsch at UFC 172, the middleweight repeated his wish to fight Michael Bisping, and the latter is “happy to oblige.”
Bisping, who is coming off a decision loss to… Read More
UFC 172: Dana White Promises to Ban Anthony Johnson if he Misses Weight
By FCF Staff
Anthony Johnson has worked his way back to the Octagon with a six fight win streak, but if he fails to make weight for Saturday’s bout with Phil Davis, his UFC return will be a short one.… Read More
UFC 172: Tim Boetsch Knows Bout With Luke Rockhold “Carries a Lot of Weight”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Thanks to a decision win over CB Dollaway at UFC 166 in October, Tim Boetsch remains a top fifteen ranked middleweight, but “The Barbarian” is quick to admit that’s not where he wants to… Read More
Chris Weidman-Lyoto Machida Title Fight Pushed Back to UFC 175
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman’s next title defense won’t take place on May 24th after all, as the UFC has announced that the middleweight champion has incurred a knee injury, and as a result, he won’t fight Lyoto Machida until… Read More
Chael Sonnen Says he May Have to “Stop the Sport” as a Result of NSAC TRT Ban
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort was forced to withdraw from an upcoming bout with Chris Weidman, as a result of the Nevada Commission’s ban of testosterone replacement therapy, and now Chael Sonnen is saying his career could be in jeopardy… Read More