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UFC's Robbie Peralta suspended for marijuana, must undergo treatment
(mmajunkie.com) All competitors at UFC on FUEL TV 9 were tested for performance-enhancing drugs and drugs of abuse, and one failed for the latter.
The UFC confirmed Tuesday night that featherweight Robbie Peralta was flagged for marijuana metabolites and suspended following the event, which took place April 6 at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm.
Peralta (16-4 MMA, 2-1 UFC) dropped a unanimous decision to Akira Corassani (11-3 MMA, 2-0 UFC) on the event's main-card, which aired on FUEL TV.
UFC Releases 7 fighters
(bjpenn.com) 
Make no mistake about it, just because you receive a UFC contract doesn’t mean the promotion is going to keep you around if you under-perform.
Such is the case with many fighters, be them fan favorites or not. You want to keep your job as a fighter for the world’s largest fight promotion, you better win.
Which is why the UFC has recently released seven fighters who are all coming off losses inside the cage.
Phil Defries, Chris Spang, Jimmy Quinlan, Collin Hart, Kevin Casey, Gilbert Smith and Adam Cella were all released by the UFC within the last week.
While Quinlan, Hart, Casey, Smith and Cella were one-and-done following post-TUF 17 losses, Spang, a Strikeforce import was also released after his UFC debut loss at UFC on FUEL TV 9.
De Fries, went 2-3 inside the UFC’s heavyweight division, most recently suffering a quick KO loss to Matt Mitrione at UFC on FUEL TV 9.
Veteran cutman 'Stitch' Duran recounts triage of Jon Jones' 'hitchhiking' toe
(mmajunkie.com) Jacob "Stitch" Duran was already walking down the stairs leading out of the octagon and planned to catch a bus to UFC 159's host hotel when he heard UFC commentator Joe Rogan say Jon Jones' toe was broken.
UFC's Chael Sonnen will fight on at 205 pounds, wants Wanderlei Silva
(mmajunkie.com) Despite suffering a devastating loss to UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones at this past weekend's UFC 159 event, Chael Sonnen will continue his fighting career – and he'll do it at 205 pounds.
Sonnen revealed his plans on Tuesday's new edition of "UFC Tonight" while simultaneously calling out MMA legend Wanderlei Silva.
Aaron Riley vs. Justin Salas added to July's UFC on FOX 8 event
(mmajunkie.com) A lightweight matchup between Aaron Riley (30-13-1 MMA, 3-5 UFC) and Justin Salas (10-4 MMA, 1-1 UFC) is the latest addition to the UFC on FOX 8 lineup.
The new booking was revealed during Tuesday's new edition of "UFC Tonight."
Featuring a flyweight title fight between current champion Demetrious Johnson and challenger John Moraga, UFC on FOX 8 takes place July 27 at Seattle's KeyArena. The evening's main card airs on FOX.
Ratings Report: TV shows supporting UFC 159 pull good numbers
(mmafighting.com) The television programming surrounding UFC 159, headlined by Jon Jones' light heavyweight title defense against Chael Sonnen on Saturday, did generally good ratings particularly the weigh-ins and post-fight show on Fuel.
The prelims on FX, even with some lackluster fights, fluke finishes and having to air the Sara McMann vs. Sheila Gaff fight twice did 1,382,000 viewers. That is above the 1.2 million average that the pay-per-view prelim fights have done on the station, but down 12 percent from the 1,597,000 on UFC 158.
UFC 158 was headlined by Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz, and with all the last week of controversy surrounding the Diaz interviews, it ended up as the most successful pay-per-view show in a long time...
Nevada denies Gabriel Gonzaga's appeal of TUF 17 Finale loss
(mmajunkie.com) An appeal filed earlier this month by Gabriel Gonzaga has been denied, according to his manager.
Marco Alvan, who trains and manages the onetime UFC heavyweight title challenger, today said he and Gonzaga (14-7 MMA, 10-6 UFC) received word from the Nevada Attorney General's office that the result of his fight with Travis Browne (14-1-1 MMA, 5-1-1 UFC) at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale will remain a TKO win for Browne.
"While we disagree and are disappointed with the commission's decision, we respect it," Alvan told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com). "Gonzaga would rather settle things in the cage with Travis if the UFC gives him the opportunity."
UFC on FOX 7 drug tests come back clean, six tested
(mmajunkie.com) Six fighters from this month's UFC on FOX 7 event tested clean for performance-enhancing drugs and recreational drugs/drugs of abuse.
Diego Sanchez returns at UFC 164 in Milwaukee
(mmajunkie.com) Following a narrow split-decision win over Takanori Gomi in March, veteran UFC lightweight Diego Sanchez will return in August at UFC 164.
After split-second heart flutter, Pat Healy ready to pay taxes, face UFC's best
(mmajunkie.com) For just a split-second, Pat Healy admits he had to second guess his concept of reality. After all, it felt like he had just submitted Jim Miller, but that's not what longtime UFC announcer Bruce Buffer was saying.
Frankie Edgar discusses marketability, thinks UFC 162 win could net title shot
(mmajunkie.com) As Frankie Edgar attended UFC 159 this past weekend in his home state, the New Jersey native was reminded how much a fighter's marketability factors into matchmaking.
UFC denies report that 'The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil' won't be renewed
(mmajunkie.com) The UFC has refuted a report that the "The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil" reality series won't be renewed for a third season.
Greg Jackson ready to coach Jones at HW
(bloodyelbow.com) The coach of the UFC's top Light Heavyweight says he looks forward to training Jon Jones for the challenges presented by a move up to the Heavyweight class and for the remaining challenges left at 205 pounds.
Rockhold: 'I'm more of a man than Vitor'
(bloodyelbow.com) Luke Rockhold says that he had advantages over Vitor Belfort in every aspect of the fight, but also says that he's "more of a man" than the former UFC champion. In addition, Rockhold took a shot at Vitor's TRT usage.
Sara McMann agreed with UFC 159 boos, ref's standup
(mmajunkie.com) Sara McMann prepared herself to be miserable at UFC 159. From the schedule to the weight cut to the crowd itself, the UFC newcomer told herself this past weekend's event would be a nightmare.
Despite tabloid trashing, Phil Davis retains UFC's full support
(mmajunkie.com) Phil Davis was the subject of a bizarre TMZ.com report this past weekend, and the timing of the story couldn't have been worse. But UFC President Dana White said he's not buying the complaints against "Mr. Wonderful."
UFC's Marc Ratner to request changes to Unified Rules at ABC's summer convention
(mmajunkie.com) Following this past weekend's bizarre UFC 159 event, Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White urged the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) to take a hard look at a few of its current rules. Now UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner is planning on making a formal request.
Tito threatens to unretire & beat Jon Jones
(bloodyelbow.com) UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz tweeted Saturday that "I may have to come out of retirement to beat @JonnyBones I can't let (him) beat my record' of consecutive UFC Light Heavyweight title defenses.
White: Dos Santos gets title shot with UFC 160 win
(bloodyelbow.com) It appears that Junior Dos Santos will need just one victory to get back into a title fight, and he'll get that chance on May 25th.
Michael Bisping speculates that Alan Belcher was looking for 'a way out' following eye poke
(bloodyelbow.com) UFC MW Michael Bisping continues to charm by alleging that his opponent Alan Belcher was acting and 'looking for a way out' following the vicious eye poke that ended their UFC 159 bout in the 3rd round.
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