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NewsCouture: PEDs not rampant in MMA, I’d grapple Fedor at Metamoris
“If it was rampant there’d be a lot more guys coming up positive on tests, and there’s certainly been a few guys, but if it was rampant then it would be a whole lot more.”
NewsKenshin Breakdown: Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu
Below Lawrence Kenshin breaks down Sylvie von Duuglas-Ittu’s fight with arguably the best female fighter in her division – Saya “Muay Thai Genius” Ito.
NewsKennedy: We’re in the Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire era
Tim Kennedy: “That’s where we are right now in the sport. We’re in the Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire era where it’s just rampant, crazy use of PEDs.”
NewsJones mocks Bader/St-Preux, then deletes Tweet
Jon Jones has had issues in the past putting out messages on social media that are unbecoming of a UFC champion and Saturday had it happen again.
NewsPhil Davis worried about the judges in Brazil
Phil Davis: “Do I worry about the judges? Absolutely I worry about the judges. Is it gonna be a fair fight? No it’s not going to be a fair fight.”
NewsCoker confirms discussions with Carano
The discussion with Gina Carano had simply been a rumor, until today Bellator President Scott Coker confirmed it on the MMA Hour.
NewsRankings Update: No change at light heavyweight
After each event, the UFC polls various members of the media to update its rankings in each weight division as well as the pound for pound rankings.
Twitter reacts to UFN 47
White explains Jones-Cormier hot mic situation
White: I’ll talk to Maynard about retirement, won’t chase him out of MMA
McMann complains of sandy canvas, White agrees
Boetsch, Tavares, Jouban, & Baczynzki earn $50,000 performance bonuses
