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Dana White Explains Why Georges St-Pierre Owes UFC More Fights
(mmaweekly.com) Despite some backlash, UFC President Dana White is standing by his original statement in claiming Georges St-Pierre owesJohny Hendricks and fans another fight in the Octagon.
Injury forces Shane del Rosario out of UFC 168 fight against Guto Inocente
(mmajunkie.com) Shane del Rosario will wait a while longer to try to get back on the winning track.
Magomedov out, Will Chope vs. Max Holloway signed for UFC Fight Night 34 in Singapore
(bloodyelbow.com) With Bekbulat Magomedov still under contract and scheduled to fight at RUFF, newly signed featherweight prospect, Will Chope will instead face Max Holloway at UFC: Singapore.
Dana White to 'p*ssies' calling for his retirement: 'Go f*ck yourself'
(bloodyelbow.com) UFC president Dana White went on The Underground to address a thread calling for his retirement. Things went about as you'd expect.
Dana White Suggests MMA Judges and Referees Need Grappling Experience as Job Requirement
(mmaweekly.com) If you haven’t done some Brazilian jiu-jitsu or a form of grappling, UFC president Dana White doesn’t find you qualified to officiate MMA.
White said on Wednesday evening that referees and judges employed by athletic commissions overseeing MMA events should have experience “rolling” before being considered for their jobs...
Georges St-Pierre recovers stolen Range Rover, gets new one
(mmajunkie.com) Rumors aside, it’s clear UFC welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre needs a break from fighting and deserves the vacation he’s on right now.
A lot may be on his mind after beating Johny Hendricks at UFC 167. But when he returns to Montreal, at least he won’t have to worry about his wheels.
Prior to his ninth title defense, St-Pierre told MMAjunkie that city cops found the Range Rover stolen from him in June...
UFC Champ Anthony Pettis Going Under the Knife in December, Plans to be Back by Summer
(mmaweekly.com) UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis recently had to back out of the first planned defense of his title due to a knee injury.
Pettis had been slated to put his newly minted belt on the line against Josh Thomson in the UFC on Fox 9 main event on Dec. 14 in Sacramento. But when he aggravated his left knee in training that all changed.
WSOF Inks 'Bear' Barett, 'BBMonster' Araujo
(mmamania.com) World Series of Fighting (WSOF) signs heavyweight mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Scott "The Bear" Barrett, as well as welterweight standout Valdir "BBMonster" Araujo. Both fighters ink exclusive, multi-fight deals and are expected to debut in 2014.
Anthony Pettis, Nick Diaz camps clash, throw drinks in Las Vegas nightclub over UFC 167 weekend
(mmamania.com) Anthony Pettis details a recent dust up between members of his entourage with those of the Nick Diaz camp in a Las Vegas, Nevada, nightclub last weekend during the UFC 167 festivities.
Cain Velasquez Confirms He Won’t Need Shoulder Surgery, but Next Title Defense on Hold
(mmaweekly.com) UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez says he is expected to avoid surgery on his left shoulder, but his next title defense is currently on hold.
Rashad Evans: Daniel Cormier could be my next opponent
(mmajunkie.com) Fresh off a dominant win over Chael Sonnen, Rashad Evans could introduce Daniel Cormier to the UFC light heavyweight division.
Evans (19-3-1 MMA, 14-3-1 UFC) on Wednesday told “UFC Tonight” that he’s heard Cormier (13-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) could be his next opponent, though the fight had yet to be confirmed by the promotion.
Manager Ed Soares: Nogueira brothers expect UFC return in first half of 2014
(mmajunkie.com) With only two fights between them in the past year, brothers Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira are working hard to get back in the cage as soon as possible.
The Nogueiras, arguably the most famous and successful pair of siblings in MMA history, still are recovering from individual injuries, but are expected to return to the octagon in 2014, according to manager Ed Soares.
Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Stipe Miocic added to UFC on FOX 10 in Chicago
(mmajunkie.com) A heavyweight matchup between Gabriel Gonzaga (16-7 MMA, 11-6 UFC) and Stipe Miocic (10-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) is the latest addition to the UFC’s first FOX-televised event of 2014.
Kelvin Gastelum avoids surgery, aims for slot on UFC’s Mexican debut
(mmajunkie.com) “The Ultimate Fighter 17? winner Kelvin Gastelum won’t fight again until next year, but he’ll also avoid the lengthy delay a surgery would have brought and is instead aiming for return at the UFC’s planned Mexico debut.
Michael Bisping cleared to train, wants higher-ranked opponent than Tim Kennedy
(mmafighting.com) Michael Bisping was in a chipper mood on Wednesday's edition of UFC Tonight on FOX Sports 1.
And why shouldn't he be? Bisping, who has been sidelined due to a detached retina, got some good news from the doctor earlier in the day.
"I was at the doctors this morning, they've given me the green light to start proper training again," said Bisping. "I've been running and lifting weights for awhile. Now I can get back in the gym and start working on a few things."
Johny Hendricks Says His “Knee is Fine,” Doesn’t Expect to be Sidelined Until 2014
(mmaweekly.com) ollowing a loss to Georges St-Pierre at UFC 167 over the weekend, Johny Hendricks not only ended up on the wrong end of a split decision, he also wound up on the Nevada State Athletic Commission medically suspended list.
Hendricks mentioned an issue with his right knee in his post-fight medical examination at the arena, so Nevada officials determined that he needed to go get it cleared by an orthopedic doctor or he would have to sit on the sidelines until May 17, 2014.
It’s a common practice for any medical issue a fighter might have that is difficult to fully assess with the limited resources on site after a fight.
Hendricks on Wednesday, however, told UFC Tonight, “I played golf today. My knee is fine.”
Thiago Silva vs. Ovince St. Preux added to UFC Fight Night 35 in Georgia
(mmajunkie.com) A light heavyweight matchup between Brazilian slugger Thiago Silva (16-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) and former University of Tennessee linebacker Ovince St. Preux (14-5 MMA, 2-0 UFC) has been added to January’s UFC Fight Night 35 event.
WSOF's Mike Kyle out with broken toe, Anthony Johnson fight postponed
(mmafighting.com) World Series of Fighting 7's headlining bout between Mike Kyle and Anthony Johnson, set to take place on Dec. 7 in Vancouver, has been postponed due to an injury suffered by Kyle in training. The new date for the fight will be January 18, 2014, at a location that is still yet to be determined. WSOF 7's new main event will be Georgi Karakhanyan versus Lance Palmer for the inaugural featherweight title.
UFC signs flyweights Ryan Benoit, Josh Sampo for fight at TUF 18 Finale in Las Vegas
(mmajunkie.com) Next week’s Season 18 live finale for “The Ultimate Fighter” has a new flyweight bout added to the docket, and the UFC has two new prospects added to its 125-pound division.
Newcomers Ryan Benoit (7-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) and Josh Sampo (10-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) have signed to make their promotional debuts against each other on the card. UFC officials announced the fight booking on Wednesday.
‘World Series of Fighting 7: Johnson vs. Kyle’ lineup complete with 11 fights
(mmajunkie.com) Four new preliminary bouts have been added to next month’s World Series of Fighting 7 event, and the night’s lineup is now complete with 11 fights.
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