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NewsBaszler: One fight shares a life’s journey with the fans
Shayna Baszler: “Most of all, I have learned fighting isn’t about wins and losses… When a fighter gets into that cage, they are sharing their journey.”
NewsAres: I’m going to hold the belt for a long time
Rory MacDonald: “I really believe that I am the best. When I got that shot, I’m going to make a statement. I’m going to be holding that belt for a long time.”
NewsWoodley: Things in Ferguson not going to end well
Tyron Woodley: “I’ve had friends who have been beaten up by police officers who put phone books in their T-shirts and then beat them up, then drive off.”
NewsWhite to Aldo: Stick to fighting
Earlier this week at a press event, Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes squared off for a stare down that ended in Aldo shoving Mendes. Dana White was not impressed.
NewsBethe Correia: Ronda Rousey more confident, not the better fighter
“It’s not that she’s better than the opponents she’s fought, but they don’t believe in themselves. Her look shows it. They don’t feel they are better than Ronda.”
NewsUFC 177 Embedded: Dillashaw & Bang training
On episode 2 of UFC 177 Embedded, bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw and his long-distance coach Duane “Bang” Ludwig head to the gym for a fight week training session.
NewsStephan Bonnar signs with Bellator
UFC Hall of Famer Stefan Bonnar, 37, has signed with Bellator MMA. His first fight will apparently be with UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz.
