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NewsUFC Embedded 185, Episode 3: Bigg Rigg’s ‘big rig’
Welterweight Johny Hendricks nimbly parks his big rig and strawweight Joanna Jedrzejczyk books her first title defense alongside another UFC JJ;
NewsEsparza, Jedrzejczyk respond to Fedor’s criticism of WMMA
Carla Esparza: “I think female MMA is basically the biggest female sport out there right now. We’re being put on the same stage as the guys.”
NewsReem: Competition ‘too stiff’ for Lesnar to return
Brock Lesnar has teased fans and media with rumors of a potential return to the UFC, but if ask former opponent Alistair Overeem, he says no way.
NewsHendricks: Why I didn’t work with Dolce
To keep his weight in control leading up to a fight, Johnny Hendricks had employed fight nutrition expert Mike Dolce, but not for his fight this weekend at UFC 185.
NewsNelson: I hope Reem isn’t ‘safety first’ now
Roy Nelson is excited about his UFC 185 matchup with heavy-hitting Dutch fighter Alistair Overeem to really test his standup, but he just hopes Overeem obliges.
NewsUFN 61 drug tests all come back clean
Today the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA) announced that all twenty-two athletes were tested for UFN 61 and passed.
NewsMunoz: Hard to speculate if Rousey can beat men
Mark Munoz: “I definitely believe she can compete with them, but it’s too hard to speculate if she can actually beat (most of the men) in MMA.”
Rousey: I could still win Olympic gold
Pacquiao: Ronda could beat FMJ in MMA
Fedor: Women shouldn’t fight. MMA is for men
Happy Birthday Renzo Gracie!
White on Rousey vs Cyborg: The champion doesn’t chase contenders
