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UFC 171: Nikita Krylov Dropping to 205 to Face OSP
By FCF Staff
In the wake of Thiago Silva’s arrest, and subsequent release from the UFC, the promotion has announced that Nikita Krylov will step in for the light-heavyweight to face Ovince St. Preux. The bout will take place March… Read More
UFC on FOX 11: Jordan Mein to Battle Santiago Ponzinibbio
By FCF Staff
After spending nearly a year on the sidelines due to injuries, Jordan Mein will return to the Octagon on April 19th and will face Santiago Ponzinibbio. Dana White recently announced the UFC on FOX 11 match-up via Twitter.… Read More
UFC Terminates Thiago Silva’s Contract After Fighter’s Arrest
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that Thiago Silva is no longer an employee of the promotion, after the fighter was arrested in Florida, Thursday, on multiple charges.
The following statement was posted on the UFC’s official site… Read More
UFC on FOX 11: Thiago Alves to Make Return Versus Seth Baczynski
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 11 has received another compelling match-up, as the promotion has announced that former welterweight contender Thiago Alves has agreed to battle Seth Baczynski. The April 19th fight will mark the first time Alves has… Read More
UFC on FOX 11: Josh Samman Versus Caio Magalhaes Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC on FOX 11 continues to near completion, as the promotion has announced that Josh Samman will take on middleweight Caio Magalhaes at the April 19th event. The card will be hosted by Orlando’s… Read More
Jessica Eye and UFC Release Statements After Fighter’s Failed Drug Test
By FCF Staff
After the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation announced recently that Jessica Eye has had her UFC 166 win over Sarah Kaufman overturned to a no decision, the fighter and the UFC have released statements regarding the ruling.… Read More
After UFC 169 Win, Chris Cariaso Believes Bout With Ian McCall Would be “Great Fight to See”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Chris Cariaso may not have scored a highlight reel finish at UFC 169 on Saturday, but the flyweight managed to outscore Danny Martinez for the decision win, and record his second straight victory. As a… Read More
UFC on FOX 11: Nurmagomedov-dos Anjos Among Three Additions to April 19th Card
By FCF Staff
After Rafael dos Anjos lost his February 22nd bout with Rustam Khabilov, due to the latter being injured, the lightweight has agreed to face fellow contender Khabib Nurmagomedov on April 19th. The bout will be part of… Read More
Latest Full Contact Fighter Radio Features UFC 169 Winner Chris Cariaso, Tristar’s Ivan Menjivar
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features discussions with UFC 169 winner Chris Cariaso and Tristar’s Ivan Menjivar.
Cariaso is coming off a unanimous decision win over Danny Martinez at UFC 169 this past weekend,… Read More
Report: Raphael Assuncao Calls Out Renan Barao, After UFC 170 Fight With Francisco Rivera Falls Through
By FCF Staff
UFC Bantamweight Champion Renan Barao is in need of a new challenger, following his stoppage win over Urijah Faber at UFC 169, and Raphael Assuncao thinks it should be him.
Assuncao was scheduled to fight Francisco Rivera… Read More
UFC 172: Rockhold-Boetsch, Benavidez-Elliott Added to April 26th Card
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to round out the line-up for its April 26th event in Baltimore, as the promotion has announced that Luke Rockhold will fight Tim Boestch, and that Joseph Benavidez will battle Tim Elliott.… Read More
Anthony Johnson Returning to Octagon, Will Fight Phil Davis at UFC 172
By FCF Staff
Thanks to a six fight win streak and several impressive wins with World Series of Fighting, Anthony Johnson has reached a new deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and will fight Phil Davis, April 26th. The light-heavyweight… Read More
UFC on FOX 11: Donald Cerrone-Edson Barboza Added to April 19th Card
By FCF Staff
Donald Cerrone has been booked for his second fight of the 2014 campaign, as the lightweight will fight Edson Barboza at UFC on FOX 11, April 19th, in Orlando, Florida.
Cerrone (22-6) is coming off a highlight… Read More
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
Benson Henderson Calls Post UFC 169 Title Shot Speculation “Horse Manure”
By FCF Staff
Much of the post-UFC 169 talk has been focused on the possibility of an all-star bout between Anthony Pettis and Jose Aldo, after the latter defended the featherweight title by decisioning Ricardo Lamas Saturday.
While Benson… Read More
Jose Aldo Wants Bout With Anthony Pettis After UFC 169 Win: “Let’s Get This Done”
By FCF Staff
A scheduled bout between Anthony Pettis and Jose Aldo last August may have fallen through, but the two appear to be on a collision course after the latter’s title defense Saturday night.
Following Aldo’s unanimous decision win… Read More
UFC 173: Chris Weidman-Vitor Belfort, Wanderlei Silva-Chael Sonnen Booked For May 24th Card
By FCF Staff
Not only will the UFC’s May 24th card in Las Vegas feature middleweight champion Chris Weidman taking on Vitor Belfort, but the promotion has confirmed Chael Sonnen will battle Wanderlei Silva at the event.
The venue for… Read More
UFC 169: Dana White Says Referee Herb Dean “Blew it”, Alistair Overeem “Kept His Job”
Overeem Felt “Comfortable” in Win Over Mir
By FCF Staff
Renan Barao may have had Urijah Faber in a ton… Read More
UFC 169: Abel Trujillo Awarded $125,000 in Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Abel Trujillo has kicked off his 2014 campaign in a big way, as not only did the lightweight KO Jamie Varner at UFC 169, but he picked up an extra $125,000 for the thrilling bout.
Trujillo and… Read More
UFC 169: Barao Earns Quick Stoppage Win Over Faber, Aldo Outscores Lamas
By FCF Staff
Both the bantamweight and featherweight titles remain with Nova Uniao after UFC 169 tonight, as teammates Renan Barao and Jose Aldo defended their respective belts.
Barao floored Urijah Faber not long into their fight with a couple… Read More