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NewsUFC 174 Embeddded, Episode 1; White got drunk and bought a smart car
On episode #1 of UFC 174 Embedded, UFC President Dana White meets face-to-face with Jon Jones before heading to NYC to judge the CLIO Sports Awards.
NewsSanchez wants ‘crybaby’ Diaz next, in Mexico
After his ‘win’ over Ross Pearson at UFC Fight Night 42, Diego Sanchez knows exactly what fight he wants next: Nate Diaz in Mexico City.
NewsRankings Update 6.9.14: Benson Henderson regains no.1 contendership
Benson Henderson, who was previously ranked second, defeated Rustam Khabilov by submission in the fourth round and is now considered the number one contender.
NewsMunoz removed from official UFC rankings
Middleweight Mark Munoz was deleted from the rankings as he is no longer under contract with the UFC; he is however engaged in contract negotiations.
NewsManager: Jones maturing, not turning heel
“I don’t know if this is him turning heel,” said Jon Jones’ long-time manager Malki Kawa. “I think what’s going on with Jon is that he’s maturing.”
NewsArlovski: Glass-jaw talk is all bull—t
Andre Arlovski: “I think it’s all bull—t. The heavyweight division, if you land a good, good punch in the right place, everybody is going to fall.”
NewsDid male facial structure evolve to take punches?
The jaw, cheek, eye and nose structures that most commonly come to grief in modern fist fights were also the most protected by evolutionary changes seen in the australopiths.
Pearson appeals decision to AC
Thief sought in theft of BJJ tournament trailer
Fighter alleges corrupt drug testing at UFC Fight Night 42
Scorecards for Sanchez vs. Pearson
Henderson impresses, submits Khabilov in fourth
