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NewsKen Shamrock: People want bare knuckles
Ken Shamrock: “We’re going to cut through the chase, we’re going to take the gloves off, we’re going to give them 3 rounds of 5 minutes each, of straight bare knuckle.”
NewsUFC hires BALCO investigator Jeff Novitzky as VP to stop PED use
Jeff Novitzsky, the man who drove a bulldozer through the use of PEDs in cycling, has been hired as VP by the UFC to do the same in mixed martial arts.
NewsRory: I’m a purist, prefer Vale Tudo Rules
Rory MacDonald: “I’m a purist kind of guy. I like knees to the head on the ground, kicks to the head on the ground, headbutts. I think those are all really good tools.”
NewsBonnar: I plan on staying retired…maybe
UFC Hall of Fame member and TUF Season 1 finalist Stephan Bonnar has had a long career in MMA and is now officially retired. Unless something interesting comes along.
NewsWhite: Rousey is ‘the greatest athlete I’ve ever worked with’
Dana White: “[Ronda Rousey]’s so hard working, focused, she’s amazing, she’s incredible. I couldn’t say enough good things about her.
NewsSherdog’s top-10 regional promotions
Sherdog’s Patrick Wyman recently generated a list of his choice for the top regional promotions worldwide, from Legacy FC to Shooto.
NewsBenson Henderson issues open call-out to help save UFC 186
Shortly after it was announced Rampage was out of UFC 186, Benson Henderson sent out a Tweet calling-out any welterweight to step up and fight him to help save the event.
Is Putin using MMA to further Russian aims?
Mendes: ‘Only thing that makes sense’ is another title shot
Rankings Update: Featherweight shuffle
Guillard pulled from Friday’s WSoF card for incomplete medicals
Weidman’s dream fight is Jon Jones, in New York
