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NewsKnapp to fans: Don’t give up on Rousey vs. Cyborg
Shannon Knapp: “I can’t really say that it will happen this year,. But what I can tell you is the fans should not give up, because this fight is closer than it has ever been, ever.”
NewsFertitta/White outline new policy on drug testing
The UFC today announced a major new drug-testing policy, and the potential punishments handed down to those athletes who fail.
NewsMachida: Rockhold’s ground game doesn’t scare me
Lyoto Machida: “Luke Rockhold is a tough guy, is coming off a lot of wins, and it’s going to be a big fight. My focus is the title. I want to be the middleweight champion.”
NewsFighters react to new UFC drug testing plans on Twitter
Today the UFC announced a new plan of action for advanced drug testing and harsher penalties, which was met with overwhelming support from it’s fighters on Twitter.
NewsBrown: UFC 185 win should lead to title shot
Matt Brown will next fight former champion Johny Hendricks at UFC 185 and hopes that a win there will set him up for a rematch with Robbie Lawler, this time for the UFC welterweight title:
NewsAlexander Gustaffson’s mom almost punched Jon Jones in hospital
Alexander Gustafsson’s mom: “The first thing I saw (when I got to the hospital) was Jones – completely scarred and bruised, with his foot in bandage. I was so pissed off.”
NewsReport: Lesnar sticking with WWE due to concussion concerns
It has been rumored for months that Brock Lesnar was/is considering a return to the UFC. However, the latest report is Lesnar is no longer.
Rockhold: Minimum penalty for failing a PED test should be two years
Cris Cyborg: I think Rousey fight will happen
Mir: People train too hard in MMA
NAC upholds Faber vs. Rivera result
Silva, Diaz, Lombard temporarily suspended
