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NewsBarao out of UFC 177 main event on weigh-in day
Unfortunately Renan Barao suffered complications during his weight cut and the UFC had to change directions at the last minute and now Joe Soto will fight for the UFC title.
NewsFighters express growing frustration with WSoF
In an detailed piece for BloodyElbow, John S. Nash alleges there is growing fighter and manager discontent with World Series of Fighting.
NewsOlympic gold medalist Cejudo withdraws from UFC 177 hours before weigh-in
Former Olympic gold medalist in wrestling, Henry Cejudo was scheduled to debut in the UFC this weekend, but has been forced to withdraw.
NewsWhite: It’s Rockhold vs. Machida, not Bisping
Dana White: “Michael Bisping is ranked #8 in the world. Luke Rockhold is #5. They’ll meet each other anyway eventually, but Rockhold has got Lyoto Machida first.”
NewsWhite: Henry Cejudo will return at 135 or not at all
Dana White today stated that Henry Cejudo would have to return at t bantamweight or he would not be allowed to return to the UFC at all after today’s weight cutting issues.
NewsJLau breaks down Dillashaw vs. Barao II
Joe Lauzon: “I’ve been beat up pretty bad in fights before as well, and you want to get back in there as soon as possible… But it isn’t the smart thing to do.”
NewsWhite named 8th sleaziest man in sports by GQ; UFC President not offended
Dana White has been called many things through his tenure as UFC champion, but sleazy isn’t a common one. Yet that’s just what GQ recently did.
White questions Jackson’s decisions as coach
Pettis: I definitely want to kick [Diaz]’s ass
Askren wants a free UFC title shot
UFC’s debut in Mexico sells out 20,000 seats in 8 hrs
White UFC 177 vlog goes behind the scenes at UFC 175
