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NewsOrtiz: I’m like Dana White’s ex-girlfriend
Tito Ortiz: “What it comes down to, I’m like his ex-girlfriend or something. I’m like his ex-wife, the guy [Dana Whtie] just doesn’t leave me alone.”
NewsWand out, Belfort in vs. Sonnen at UFC 175
Sonnen called it: Wanderlei Silva failed to take required tests, and is out vs. Chael Sonnen at UFC 175 on July 5. He will be replaced by Vitor Belfort.
NewsMaldonado on fighting Miocic up a division: ‘I’m a man’
“Simple, I’m a man. I’m not hurt so there’s no reason not to take on a challenge like this,” said Fabio Maldonado of stepping up a division to fight Stipe Miocic.
NewsAlistair Overeem requests September fight in Japan
UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta informed ESPN.com of Overeem’s request, saying the heavyweight would most likely return in September, possibly in Japan.
NewsDuke Roufus Breakdown: The Low-Kick Finale
“Learn to turn weakness into a strength,” tweeted Duke Roufus. “At age 18 I saw my brother Rick get beat by low kicks by Changpuek. Fast forward broke 2 legs w/them.”
NewsJones: I’m training with Belfort on Friday
“I don’t know if he’ll join Jackson’s,” said UFC lightheavyweight champion Jon Jones of Vitor Belfort. “He looked for me, called me, said he’d like to train with me.”
NewsUFC 173 medical suspensions; Ellenberger, Varner out up to 6 mos.
Today the Nevada State Athletic Commission provided the official results from UFC 173 to The Underground, including all the medical suspensions.
