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The latest coverage from across combat sports.
NewsLawler: I want a finish against MacDonald this time
Robbie Lawler already holds a win over Rory MacDonald which earned him his first shot at the UFC welterweight title, but in the rematch, he wants to finish.
NewsDavis’ contract expired, currently negotiating
It is the UFC’s general practice to negotiate a new contract with a fighter when they have one fight left, but the fighter has the option to fight his last fight, which is what Davis has done.
NewsMir detained in Brazil for bullets in suit case, but released
Frank Mir was stopped by customs in Brazil, he could have been in a lot of trouble for the bullets found in his suit case, but luckily it all worked out.
NewsRousey: I won’t try to intimidate Zingano
It’s something she does on purpose at times, try to intimidate her opponent, but against Zingano, Ronda Rousey won’t even try.
NewsRousey: Fighters should get paid better than ring card girls
Ronda Rousey: “I think that they should get paid more than the ring girls. And I don’t know if the ring girls get paid too much or the fighters don’t get paid enough.”
NewsRockhold for more testing ‘especially Black House’
Luke Rockhold: “I definitely am pushing for more drug testing … Especially Black House camp. I think Lyoto Machida is a clean fighter, but I’m definitely pushing.”
NewsLawler vs. MacDonald scheduled for UFC 189
Today at a press event held by the UFC, Dana Whtie announced that Rory MacDonald will fight Robbie Lawler in July for the UFC welterweight title.
Texas AC not doing random, out of competition testing at UFC 185
Rousey rips ‘mama’s basement blogger’
Weidman vs. Belfort rescheduled for UFC 187
Rankings Update: Flyweight shakeup
Jon Jones vs. Anthony Johnson at UFC 187 on May 23
