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• Daniel Cormier: Jon Jones Failed Drug Test at UFC 200 Because He Didn’t Like How He Felt Clean

  07-06-2017 23:48
  
  Daniel Cormier is expecting a different, slightly diminished version of the Jon Jones he lost to more than two years ago when the light heavyweights square off in their rematch at UFC 214.
  
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• Ricardo Lamas Believes He’s Two Wins Away From Title Shot

  07-06-2017 23:24
  
  Ricardo Lamas hasn’t lost sight of the ultimate prize. “The Bully” knows what it’s like to be at the top of the heap in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight division. Back in Feb. 2014, Lamas battled Jose Aldo for the 145-pound gold. He fell short by unanimous decision. Fast forward to mid-2017 and Max […]
  
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• UFC on Fox 25 Update: Brian Kelleher to Face Marlon Vera in Long Island

  07-06-2017 23:15
  
  Brian Kelleher will get a relatively quick turnaround from his Octagon debut when he faces Marlon Vera at UFC on Fox 25 in Long Island.
  
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• Brian Kelleher meets Marlon Vera at UFC’s event in Long Island

  07-06-2017 23:00
  
  Brian Kelleher got half of what he was asking for.
  The bantamweight talent, who called for a fight with John Lineker at the UFC on FOX 25 event in Long Island, New York, on July 22, will compete at the event, but against Marlon Vera. MMA Fighting confirmed the news following a report by Newsday.
  Kelleher (17-7) left an outstanding first impression in the Octagon, submitting jiu-jitsu black belt Iuri Alcantara in the first round at UFC 212, improving to 17-7 in the sport with his seventh straight
  
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• Conor McGregor Ranks No. 24 on Forbes List of Top 100 Highest Paid Athletes

  07-06-2017 22:32
  
  Conor McGregor’s growing bank account has placed him in select company.
  
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• Brazilian Bad Boy Brian Kelleher Booked at UFC on FOX 25 vs. Marlon Vera

  07-06-2017 22:09
  
  Fresh off an impressive upset of Iuri Alcantara in Brazil at UFC 212, Brian Kelleher will get to fight closer to home. The 30-year-old has signed to meet Marlon Vera at UFC on FOX 25, Newsday reported. Kelleher (17-7) made his UFC debut this past weekend, scoring a first round submission win over Alcantara in […]
  
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• Daniel Cormier reveals his own theory for Jon Jones' positive UFC 200 drug test

  07-06-2017 22:03
  
  Alexander Gustafsson turned heads recently when he claimed that Jon Jones was “on something” for their legendary fight at UFC 165, which Jones won on a narrow decision.
  Daniel Cormier won’t come right flat out and say the same about his fight with Jones at UFC 182, which Jones won by unanimous decision. But he believes Jones was looking for an artificial edge in their scheduled UFC 200 rematch, and that he has no choice but to be clean when they meet in Anaheim for UFC 214 on J
  
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• Longtime UFC Vet Brendan Schaub to Co-Host Pre-Show for Bellator Pay-Per-View

  07-06-2017 22:01
  
  Bellator has enlisted the services of “Ultimate Fighter 10” finalist Brendan Schaub to help with coverage of its upcoming pay-per-view event.
  
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• UFC 216: Edmonton Draws Henry Cejudo vs. Wilson Reis, Sarah Moras vs. Ashlee Evans-Smith

  07-06-2017 21:51
  
  Two bouts, including a meeting of former UFC flyweight contenders, have been added to the upcoming UFC 216 event from Edmonton. Henry Cejudo will take on Wilson Reis at 125 pounds, while Sarah Moras squares off against Ashlee Evans-Smith at female bantamweight. Cejudo (10-2) has lost his last two fights, falling to UFC flyweight champion […]
  
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• Bellator Adds Pre-Show to Upcoming Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Event

  07-06-2017 21:44
  
  Bellator is putting all the eggs in one basket, bringing together a pre-show for Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva. Former UFC fighter Brendan Schaub will co-host from Madison Square Garden along with Jenn Brown as the two preview the June 24 card that streams live online, airs on Spike and is broadcast on pay-per-view. The […]
  
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• Miesha Tate: ‘I Feel Like I Was Blessed to Have a Rival Like Ronda Rousey’

  07-06-2017 21:14
  
  Miesha Tate had a fierce rivalry with Ronda Rousey and she’s glad that she did. Tate lost two bouts to “Rowdy,” but the feud will go down in history as one the best in mixed martial arts (MMA). The two never hid their ill feelings toward each other in the buildup to their fights. Now […]
  
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• Henry Cejudo vs. Wilson Reis, Sarah Moras vs. Ashlee Evans-Smith set for UFC 216

  07-06-2017 21:03
  
  The UFC has added two new bouts to its UFC 216 fight card.
  A high-profile flyweight bout between former title challengers Henry Cejudo and Wilson Reis, and a women’s bantamweight fight between Sarah Moras and Ashlee Evans-Smith has been scheduled for the Canadian card, which to go down on Sept. 9 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. The news was first reported by TSN on Wednesday, and was later confirmed by the UFC.
  Cejudo will be attempting to break a two-fight skid that includes a loss
  
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• Max Holloway defends Jose Aldo’s legacy after UFC 212

  07-06-2017 20:03
  
  Max Holloway won the UFC featherweight championship against Jose Aldo at UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro, and decided to go to his social media to send a message to the Brazilian.
  Aldo was the first and only 145-pound titleholder in the Octagon until he lost the belt to Conor McGregor in 2015, but bounced back to win the interim title with a win over Frankie Edgar at UFC 200. Eleven months later, Aldo suffered his the third defeat of his career versus Holloway. Losing is part of this fight game. Satur
  
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• Former Flyweight Title Challengers Henry Cejudo, Wilson Reis to Clash at UFC 216

  07-06-2017 19:29
  
  Henry Cejudo will square off against Wilson Reis in a battle of former flyweight No. 1 contenders at UFC 216.
  
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• Claudia Gadelha Feels She’s Only Lost to Joanna Jedrzejczyk Once

  07-06-2017 19:28
  
  Claudia Gadelha is 2-0 against Joanna Jedrzejczyk, but she doesn’t feel that way. Gadelha is coming off a quick submission victory over Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC 212. Gadelha has now won two straight bouts and remains at the number one spot on the official Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strawweight division. Speaking to reporters, Gadelha said […]
  
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• Fabricio Werdum: ‘We Know Alistair Overeem Doesn’t Have That Good of a Chin’

  07-06-2017 19:01
  
  Fabricio Werdum plans to test the chin of Alistair Overeem. Werdum and Overeem will be competing against each other for a third time on July 8. The two are set to meet inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC 213. “Vai Cavalo” took the first bout by submission under the Pride Fighting […]
  
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• John Lineker on Brian Kelleher: ‘It Doesn’t Make Sense For me to Fight Him’

  07-06-2017 18:45
  
  John Lineker doesn’t feel a bout with Brian Kelleher does much for him. Lineker is looking to return to mixed martial arts (MMA) competition after suffering a fractured jaw in his bout with T.J. Dillashaw. “Hands of Stone” was recently called out by Kelleher, who is coming off a submission victory over Iuri Alcantara. Speaking […]
  
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• John Lineker not interested in fighting Brian Kelleher

  07-06-2017 18:00
  
  Brian Kelleher wants John Lineker next in the UFC, but the Brazilian isn’t thrilled with the idea.
  Kelleher left a great first impression in the UFC, submitting top-ranked bantamweight Iuri Alcantara in the first round and silencing the crowd at Rio de Janeiro’s UFC 212, and suggested a fight with Lineker in his post-fight scrum.
  Kelleher wants to be part of UFC’s upcoming event in Long Island, New York, on July 22. “Hands of Stone”, who was in Rio de Janeiro this w
  
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• Valentina Shevchenko on First Loss to Amanda Nunes: ‘It Doesn’t Mean Anything’

  07-06-2017 17:54
  
  Valentina Shevchenko certainly isn’t dwelling on her March 2016 loss to Amanda Nunes. Since that time, Nunes has become the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women’s bantamweight title holder, while Shevchenko has won two straight bouts. The two are set to compete again on July 8 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC […]
  
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• Demetrious Johnson lays out reasons why he doesn’t want to fight T.J. Dillashaw

  07-06-2017 17:00
  
  Demetrious Johnson brought up both Conor McGregor and Ronda Rousey to illustrate why he wants to continue to stay true to the flyweight division and his 125-pound title.
  “Look what Conor is doing now,” Johnson told Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour. “Conor isn’t even in the sport of mixed martial arts, technically. He’s a champ and he’s not even ready to defend his belt. Where’s Ronda at? Exactly — nobody knows. Where’s
  
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• UFC Senior Vice President of International & Content Talks Events Overseas

  07-06-2017 16:37
  
  The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) certainly isn’t shying away from holding events in Australia and New Zealand. The same can be said for many other countries as the UFC’s international business continues to boom. This Sunday (June 11), UFC Fight Night 110 takes place inside the Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand. Speaking with MMAJunkie.com, UFC […]
  
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• Cub Swanson Says It’s Hard to Sell Frankie Edgar Due to Failed Title Bouts

  07-06-2017 15:35
  
  Cub Swanson is still making his case to be next in line for a shot at Max Holloway’s featherweight title. Despite being on the wrong end of one-sided thrashings at the hands of Holloway and Frankie Edgar, Swanson feels he’s ready to show the world that he can be a champion. “The Answer” has dismissed […]
  
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• Michael Bisping: ‘I Was Not Buying Jose Aldo as Featherweight Champion’

  07-06-2017 15:16
  
  Michael Bisping was not impressed with Jose Aldo’s reign as the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight title holder. At UFC 212, Jose Aldo took on Max Holloway in a unification title bout. Holloway gained some momentum at the end of the second round and starched Aldo in the third round. “Blessed” became the undisputed featherweight […]
  
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• Live Chat: Demetrious Johnson vs. UFC, UFC 212 recap, UFC Auckland preview

  07-06-2017 15:15
  
  This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
  Today on the podcast, we'll go over the ins and outs of Demetrious Johnson taking his battle with the UFC public. Why is that important? Does he have a point about not being marketed? Is the UFC right about the flyweights not being worth it when it comes it marketing? What does it say that Bellator doesn't even have a flyweight division? We'll talk about all of this and more.
  We'll also get to the results from Saturday's UFC 212 where Max Holloway b
  
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• DA discusses challenges of prosecuting ‘ticking time bomb’ War Machine in Christy Mack assault case

  07-06-2017 15:00
  
  The harrowing, tragic saga of War Machine and Christy Mack finally came to an end Monday.War Machine, the former MMA fighter born as Jonathan Koppenhaver, was sentenced to 36 years to life in prison on 29 different counts, ranging from sexual assault to kidnapping, by a Clark County (Nev.) District Court judge. Mack, his ex-girlfriend, was the victim.
  The charges stemmed from a 2014 crime when Koppenhaver broke into Mack’s home and attacked her and her male friend, Corey Thomas. Mack was l
  
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• Shogun Rua Eyes September Bout in Japan, Talks Potential OSP Rematch

  07-06-2017 14:56
  
  Mauricio “Shogun” Rua is targeting a September bout in Japan, a country he is all too familiar with. There was a time when Rua was considered to be the most lethal striker in all of mixed martial arts (MMA). “Shogun” had a renowned run under Pride Fighting Championships (Pride FC). He had many career defining […]
  
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• Demian Maia Wants Title Fight Against Tyron Woodley in October

  07-06-2017 14:29
  
  Demian Maia has his sights set on a fall showdown with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title holder Tyron Woodley. Maia is due for a 170-pound title opportunity after defeating Jorge Masvidal via split decision. The Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace is riding a seven-fight winning streak. In a recent interview with Combate, Maia said he wants […]
  
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• Morning Report: Michael Bisping: Max Holloway winning legitimizes the featherweight belt again

  07-06-2017 14:00
  
  When Jose Aldo won the UFC interim featherweight championship at UFC 200, many fans viewed him as a paper champion. Conor McGregor’s 13-second knockout over Aldo remained fresh in the minds of many, and the fact that McGregor had never lost the 145-pound title loomed large over the division. But for many, Max Holloway unifying the featherweight titles last weekend at UFC 212 by stopping Aldo in the third round has cast out McGregor’s shadow and ushered in a new era of the 145-pound d
  
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• Frankie Edgar: ‘I Wouldn’t Mind Fighting Max Holloway in Hawaii’

  07-06-2017 13:48
  
  Frankie Edgar wouldn’t mind going into hostile territory for another shot at featherweight gold. “The Answer” has been calling for the next shot at Max Holloway’s 145-pound gold. He’s gone as far as to dismiss Cub Swanson as a possibly contender due to his resume and the fact that he’s lost to both Edgar and […]
  
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• Jason Knight Talks Replacing Chan Sung Jung to Fight Ricardo Lamas at UFC 214

  07-06-2017 13:14
  
  Jason Knight was thrilled to hear the news that he’d be Ricardo Lamas’ replacement opponent at UFC 214. When news broke that Chan Sung Jung was removed from his bout with Lamas due to an injury, Knight decided to take action. He called for a date with “The Bully” and he got it. “The Kid” […]
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption - Ep. 8 Recap

  07-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The wild card was settled, the quarterfinals were set and the first semifinalist was decided in the latest episode of The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption. In an action-packed hour, the episode started with a focus on the wild card bout to determine the last quarterfinalist, as Team Garbrandt's Hayder Hassan faced off with Team Dillashaw's Joe Stevenson. Both fighters fell in decisions earlier in the season, although Stevenson was in a particularly tough spot after he lost to Justin Edwards on last
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter Redemption: Ep. 8 Preview

  07-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Don't miss a brand new Ultimate Fighter episode this Wednesday on FS1The opening round of The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption tournament is almost wrapped up after Justin Edwards took out Joe Stevenson in a two-round battle last week, but with the quarterfinals about to begin there's still one more slot left to fill. This week's episode will feature the wild card battle between Hayder Hassan from Team Garbrandt against Team Dillashaw's Stevenson, who makes a quick turnaround just six days after his
  
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• Kelly defying age in remarkable UFC run

  07-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Rashad Evans at UFC 209" align="center" />Somewhere, there’s a 35 or 40-year-old hitting the treadmill, dusting off those old boxing trunks that don’t fit anymore and pointing to UFC middleweight Daniel Kelly as the motivation to get that one last fight in. So while the Aussie standout doesn’t have a nickname as he heads into a weekend scrap with Derek Brunson that could extend the 39-year-old’s current winning streak to five, maybe “Troublemaker” would be
  
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• At 43, Hunt doesn't know when it will end, he still loves fighting

  07-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  If Mark Hunt’s fight with Derrick Lewis this weekend at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand were the backdrop for a Hollywood movie, this would be the opening scene:(FADE IN)A veteran fighter sits in the locker room; head down, hands taped, gloves on. The sound from the television broadcast cuts in as an excited announcer sets the stage for the evening’s main event.He talks about the local star – old, even by heavyweight standards – returning to compete at home one more
  
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• The MMA Hour - 385 - Demetrious Johnson

  07-06-2017 04:20
  
  Demetrious Johnson explains why he is unhappy with the UFC.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 385 - Mark Hunt

  07-06-2017 04:10
  
  Mark Hunt talks about his UFC lawsuit and his upcoming fight.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 385 - Frankie Edgar

  07-06-2017 04:08
  
  Frankie Edgar campaigns for a title shot against Max Holloway.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 385 - Alexander Gustafsson

  07-06-2017 04:05
  
  Alexander Gustafsson breaks down his last win and more.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 385 - Jimi Manuwa

  07-06-2017 04:03
  
  Jimi Manuwa talks about his upcoming fight and much more.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 385 - Roy Jones Jr.

  07-06-2017 04:01
  
  Roy Jones Jr. breaks down Mayweather vs. McGregor and his possible fight with Anderson Silva.
  
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• Justin Gaethje praises 'genius' Conor McGregor, open to fight him 'in the heart of Ireland'

  07-06-2017 04:00
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO -- Former World Series of Fighting champion Justin Gaethje breaks down his UFC debut with Michael Johnson, whether or not Conor McGregor will ever come back to the Octagon, his teammate's Matthew Lopez's big win at UFC 212, and much more.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 385 - Brian Kelleher

  07-06-2017 03:58
  
  Brian Kelleher breaks down his big win at UFC 212.
  
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• Thiago Silva Says He’s Learned From Past Mistakes

  07-06-2017 03:37
  
  Thiago Silva admits he’s made mistakes in the past, but he says he’s a happy man nowadays. Silva was the epitome of controversy at one point. From providing a fake urine sample to being charged with aggravated battery, many felt Silva was a wreck who had wasted his potential as a mixed martial arts (MMA) […]
  
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• Quote: Let’s See Can Floyd Mayweather Deliver & Fight Conor McGregor

  07-06-2017 03:14
  
  All eyes are on Floyd Mayweather to see if he’ll sign the contract to fight Conor McGregor. McGregor recently signed his end of the deal. Now it’s up to Mayweather and his team to come to an agreement. If the fight is made official, it’s likely going to come to fruition this fall. In a […]
  
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• Stipe Miocic on Anthony Joshua Bout: ‘I Think it Would be Awesome’

  07-06-2017 02:35
  
  Stipe Miocic is still throwing out the idea of a “super fight” with Anthony Joshua. Miocic is the reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight title holder. While he’s young in his reign, he’s just one successful title defense away from breaking the UFC record for heavyweights. Now more than ever, mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters […]
  
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• Derrick Lewis: ‘I Don’t Really Care About Being The Best’

  07-06-2017 02:10
  
  Derrick Lewis couldn’t care less about being the best heavyweight. Many fighters strive to be the best in the world, but that priority doesn’t resonate with “The Black Beast.” For Lewis, it all comes down to the dollar signs. He knows the more fights he wins, the more opportunities there will be for greater pay. […]
  
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• T.J. Dillashaw Willing to Give up Purse if he Misses Weight Against Demetrious Johnson

  07-06-2017 01:55
  
  T.J. Dillashaw isn’t pleased with the hold-up in his potential flyweight title bout with Demetrious Johnson. Johnson put the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on blast and said the promotion has been using bullying tactics on him. The removal of pay-per-view (PPV) points and being forced to take fights is what pushed “Mighty Mouse” over the […]
  
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• Alexander Volkanovski: ‘I Definitely Believe I’m Ready For The Top 10 Guys’

  07-06-2017 01:08
  
  Alexander Volkanovski feels he’s ready for the wolves. Back in Nov. 2016, Volkanovski made his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut. He defeated Yusuke Kasuya via second-round TKO. He’ll look to earn his second straight UFC win against Mizuto Hirota this Sunday night (June 11) for UFC Fight Night 110. In a recent interview with Flo Combat, “The […]
  
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• Alan Jouban out of UFC 213 bout against Brian Camozzi due to foot injury

  07-06-2017 01:00
  
  A foot injury has forced welterweight veteran Alan Jouban to withdraw from his scheduled clash against Brian Camozzi at UFC 213. Jouban announced the news Tuesday on Instagram, explaining that he had to pull out of the July 8 bout after breaking his foot last week during training.
  “It turns out that I fractured my foot on Friday at sparring,” Jouban said. “I’ve been training on it for three days now with a broken foot. So that puts me out of my fight July 8th. A little bi
  
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• Ben Nguyen Says he Sees Holes in Joseph Benavidez’s Game

  07-06-2017 00:51
  
  Ben Nguyen still wants a fight with Joseph Benavidez, who he feels is beatable. Nguyen was supposed to meet Benavidez on this Sunday night (June 11) at UFC Fight Night 110. Benavidez went down with a knee injury. Instead, Nguyen will take on Tim Elliott. “Ben 10” described his reaction when he first heard Benavidez […]
  
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