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UFC 165 heads to Air Canada Centre in Toronto on Sept. 21
(mmajunkie.com) The UFC will return to Toronto in September for a pay-per-view that will be UFC 165.
UFC officials on Tuesday made the announcement on FUEL TV's "UFC Tonight."
UFC 165 will take place Sept. 21 at Air Canada Centre. No main event or other fights were announced for the card.
The show will be the UFC's fourth in the Ontario city, which is the largest in Canada. Most recently, UFC 152 took place at Air Canada Centre on Sept. 22, 2012 – so UFC 165 will return there exactly a year later to the weekend.
Pat Healy releases statement admitting positive test for marijuana post-UFC 159
(mmajunkie.com) UFC lightweight Pat Healy (30-16 MMA, 1-0 UFC) today issued a statement to MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) in which he apologized for testing positive for marijuana following an upset win over Jim Miller (22-5 MMA, 11-4 UFC) at UFC 159.
The UFC declined to comment on the matter, and the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board, which oversaw the event, does not release the names of those that test positive for banned substances following an event. But a Healy representative told MMAjunkie.com that the fighter was suspended for 90 days by the commission and his win will be overturned to a no contest.
In his statement, Healy took fully responsibility for the positive test.
Jessamyn Duke successfully appeals KO loss to Miriam Nakamoto at Invicta FC 5
(mmajunkie.com) The Missouri Office of Athletics today overturned Jessamyn Duke's loss at Invicta FC 5, changing the result of her bout against Miriam Nakamoto to a no contest.
Nakamoto originally was ruled the winner by way of knockout, but after an investigation, the commission ruled an illegal knee warranted the overturning of the official result, according to a copy of the decision obtained today by MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com).
The fight took place April 5 at Ameristar Casino Hotel in Kansas City, Mo., and streamed live via online pay-per-view.
Despite visa issues, officials 'confident' Mark Hunt will keep UFC 160 slot
(mmajunkie.com) Despite visa issues that still have him stuck at home in Australia, heavyweight Mark Hunt is still expected to headline next week's UFC 160 event.
Paul Daley confident for Bellator return this year, wants War Machine fight
(mmajunkie.com) Fresh off another knockout win overseas, heavy hitter Paul Daley believes he will have a visa issue cleared up this year to pave his return to fight in the States under the Bellator MMA banner.
UFC signs European heavyweights Daniel Omielanczuk and Nikita Krylov
(bloodyelbow.com) Always on the search for new talent, the UFC has added depth to it's heavyweight division by picking up two new, unheralded heavyweights.
Ben Rothwell vs. Brandon Vera heavyweight bout targeted for UFC 164 in Milwaukee
(mmajunkie.com) Two UFC veterans are targeted to meet in a fight that could very well send the loser packing from the octagon.
Multiple sources close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that Ben Rothwell (32-9 MMA, 2-3 UFC) and Brandon Vera (12-6 MMA, 8-6 UFC) are targeted to meet at UFC 164.
UFC 164 takes place Aug. 31 at Bradley Center in Milwaukee and will be the promotion's second trip to Wisconsin. The main card will air on pay-per-view, though it is not yet know if Rothwell-Vera will be part of the main card or the prelims.
Showtime targeting return to MMA
(mmafighting.com) The dissolution of Strikeforce marked an end of an era for Showtime, however according to Showtime Sports executive Stephen Espinoza, the network's absence from MMA will only be temporary.
Josh Barnett still looking for UFC deal
(bloodyelbow.com) Josh Barnett appeared on the MMA Hour on Monday and he had some interesting things to say on his fighting future and where he wants to finish his career.
Tim Sylvia wants to fight Frank Mir or Pat Barry
(bloodyelbow.com) "The Maine-iac" has once again expressed his desire to return to the UFC, where the former heavyweight champion hasn't competed since 2008.
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Welterweight champ Ben Askren only drug tested once as Bellator fighter
(bloodyelbow.com) Despite going undefeated in 8 fights with Bellator, including 5 of them being headlining bouts with the Welterweight title on the line, champion Ben Askren revealed that he's only been tested once while fighting for the promotion.
UFC Fan Expo in July to feature first ever MMA Combine
(bloodyelbow.com) UFC fighters Urijah Faber and Phil Davis have worked together to set up the first ever MMA Combine. The event will coincide with the UFC Fan Expo and take place the same day as UFC 162.
Alistair Overeem targeted for UFC 164, opponent uncertain
(mmajunkie.com) Top-tier heavyweight Alistair Overeem's return to the octagon is targeted for late summer, multiple sources close to the fighter told MMAjunkie.com.
Bellator headed for fall time change
(bloodyelbow.com) Bellator will yet again change time slots this fall, continuing the promotion's wild ride that has seen it appear on four networks and at numerous times since 2009.
Daniel Cormier planning to continue as heavyweight while slowly cutting to make 205
(bloodyelbow.com) Daniel Cormier is planning to make the move to light heavyweight but will be taking the long road, slowly dieting his way down to 205 while competing as a heavyweight.
Nick Diaz is starting his own MMA promotion
(bloodyelbow.com) Rumors are surfacing that Nick Diaz is starting his own Stockton based MMA promotion.
Joe Lauzon meets Michael Johnson at UFC on FOX Sports 1 1 in Boston
(mmajunkie.com) The UFC's return to Boston continues to come together with the addition of a lightweight bout featuring one of the area's own.
Joe Lauzon (22-8 MMA, 9-5 UFC), a native of Boston's south suburbs, will head just up the road to fight Michael Johnson (12-8 MMA, 4-4 UFC) at UFC on FOX Sports 1 1 in August. Lauzon wanted a fight on his hometown show, and he'll get it.
Sources with knowledge of the bout recently told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) of the planned fight, which MMA Weekly also reported Monday.
Dana: 'Hunt proved everyone wrong'
(bloodyelbow.com) After originally trying to refuse the Samoan entry to the UFC, president Dana White gives his thoughts on Mark Hunt's current success.
Vitor Belfort not ashamed of TRT use, 'I'm not doing anything illegal'
(bloodyelbow.com) Heading into his UFC on FX 8 bout against Luke Rockhold, Vitor Belfort tells Mike Chiappetta that he's not ashamed to be using testosterone replacement therapy.
Eddie Wineland plans to change next to nothing if he wins UFC title
(mmajunkie.com) For most fighters, holding down a full-time job while trying to train and compete at the UFC level is something done out of necessity. For Eddie Wineland, he plans on keeping his job as a firefighter, even if he wins UFC gold next month.
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