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TJ Dillashaw Replaces Injured Francisco Rivera Against Hugo Viana at UFC on FOX 7
By Timothy J. Gilbert
The UFC has replaced Francisco Rivera with T.J Dillashaw for their UFC on Fox 7 bout against Hugo Viana.
The change, announced by UFC officials on Friday, marks the third UFC on Fox 7 bout… Read More
Report: Seattle’s KeyArena Hosting UFC on FOX 8 July 27th
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is returning to Seattle for another of the promotion’s FOX cards, as the northwest city will reportedly host UFC on FOX 8, July 27th at the KeyArena.
The venue… 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
Dan Hardy Out Of UFC On FOX Bout With Matt Brown, Jordan Mein Named Replacement
By FCF Staff
Jordan Mein won’t have to wait long to get his second UFC bout under his belt, as the promotion has announced that the Canadian welterweight will fight Matt Brown, April 20th at UFC on FOX 7.… Read More
Report: UFC 158 Winner Georges St. Pierre Fought Nick Diaz Injured
By FCF Staff
Although UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre made no mention of it following his unanimous decision win over Nick Diaz at UFC 158, the soft spoken fighter reportedly fought his rival injured.
According to a… Read More
Heavyweight Lavar Johnson Cut From UFC After Failed Drug Test
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Shortly after the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) handed down a nine month suspension to Lavar Johnson for elevated levels of testosterone, the UFC reportedly has released him from his contract.
Johnson (17-7) failed a post… Read More
Update: CSAC Hands UFC’s Lavar Johnson Nine Month Suspension For Failed Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Lavar Johnson will be out of action for at least nine months, as the 35 year-old heavyweight has reportedly been handed a nine month suspension by the California State Athletic Commission, due to allegedly failing his… Read More
Report: UFC Vet Riki Fukuda Blames Cold Medicine For Failed Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Following Riki Fukuda’s recent release from the UFC, and the news the middleweight failed his post UFC on FUEL TV 8 drug test, the veteran is claiming that cold medicine he took his responsible for the… Read More
Report: Riki Fukuda, Alex Caceres And Lavar Johnson Fail Post UFC Drug Tests
By FCF Staff
According to multiple reports, Riki Fukuda, Alex Caceres and Lavar Johnson have allegedly failed their most recent, post-fight drug tests, and have been suspended or are facing disciplinary action.
Middleweight Riki Fukuda has… 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
Hacran Dias vs. Manny Gamburyan Added UFC on FX 8
By Timothy J. Gilbert
Another addition to the UFC on FX 8 fight card has been announced today. This time it is featherweights Hacran Dias and Manny Gamburyan who will meet inside the octagon in their preliminary bout.
The fight… Read More
Marcos Vinicius vs. Yuri Alcantara Added to UFC on FX 8 in Brazil
By Timothy J. Gilbert
The UFC has added two native Brazilians to their UFC on FX 8 fight card set to take place in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina.
The latest addition pits bantamweights Marcos Vinicius and Yuri Alcantara against… Read More
“UFC 101: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu” premiers on Fuel TV tonight at 10 p.m. ET
By Timothy J. Gilbert
For the first time Fuel TV will premier “UFC 101: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu” tonight at 10 p.m. ET.
The show will feature Rener and Ryron Gracie who, according to an official release, will “explain the core positions,… Read More
After Watching Georges St. Pierre at UFC 158, Ben Askren Says “I Am 100% Sure I Could Beat GSP”
By FCF Staff
Bellator Welterweight Champion Ben Askren was one of many fighters who commented on UFC 158 Saturday night, and the 28 year-old shared his thoughts on how he thinks he matches up against Georges St. Pierre. After watching… Read More
Opinion: What Does UFC Do With Struggling Nate Marquardt?
By Michael Hatamoto
One-time middleweight contender Nate Marquardt is likely at a crossroads in his career after dropping down to welterweight in the UFC.
Jake Ellenberger was able to avoid threats and finished Marquardt in the first round of their… Read More
Dana White Says UFC Returning to Boston in 2013
By FCF Staff
It could be nearly or over three years when the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Boston, but according to the promotion’s president Dana White, the company plans on hosting an event in the Massachusetts city in 2013.… Read More
Opinion: Jordan Mein Enters The UFC Welterweight Picture
By Michael Hatamoto
The focus of UFC 158 was on the three main card welterweight fights, but something extremely noteworthy happened during the FX portion of the prelims.
Canadian Jordan Mein, just 23-years-old, handed wiry veteran Dan Miller his first… Read More
Johny Hendricks, Carlos Condit, And Jake Ellenberger Earn UFC 158 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Johny Hendricks and Carlos Condit earned “Fight of the Night” honors tonight at UFC 158 in Montreal, for the welterweight’s entertaining back-and-forth bout, which saw Hendricks earn the unanimous decision win. Both men earned an additional $50,000… Read More