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The latest coverage from across combat sports.
NewsWhite: No deal with Lesnar, ‘not coming back anytime soon’
“Brock Lesnar is not coming back…” said UFC president Dana White. “We have no deal with Brock Lesnar. He’s not coming back anytime soon.”
NewsTrujilo wins $125k in OTN bonuses
At the post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White announced the ‘of the night bonus’ performances and lightweight Abel Trujilo was the big winner.
NewsUFC 170: Rousey vs. McMann preview
Ronda Rousey battles fellow Olympic medalist Sara McMann for the UFC bantamweight belt. Plus Rashad Evans waits for Daniel Cormier as he drops to light heavyweight.
NewsIf Pettis recovers, Aldo to move up and challenge for lightweight title
“Sounds like we’ve got the fight,” said UFC president Dana White of Anthony Pettis vs. Jose Aldo. “One more thing I don’t have to do on Monday.”
NewsBenson: Pettis vs. Aldo is ‘horse manure’
Former champion and number one contender Benson is not exactly happy about Jose Aldo receiving the next title shot in the light division.
NewsTrujillo: I don’t have a game plan
Some fighters are master tacticians and use a savvy game plan to win their fights, and others just fight. Abel Trujillo is one of the latter.
NewsWhat is ‘intelligent defense’?
MMAJunkie’s Danny Downes and Ben Fowlkes explain and argue the ruling of ‘intelligent defense’ as it matters in relationship to the bout between Urijah Faber and Renan Barao.
Fighting DNA: Ricardo Lamas father fought for and then against Castro
Jones confident in super fight with Weidman
Unusual Gallery: UFC 169 weighins
Overeem batters Mir for three rounds to win unanimous decision
Confirmed: Weidman to defend against Belfort May 24th in Vegas
