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NewsWhite: Jones in contract negotiation, Gustafsson rematch not set
“We didn’t announce it,” clarified UFC president Dana White. “I said we’re shooting for August 30. That’s the date we want for Jones-Gustafsson.”
NewsBarao teammate blames loss on UFC fight schedule
Marlon Sandro: “You do not have time to rest and forced you to fight this bunch of crooks and injustice, but God does not sleep we come back stronger!”
NewsZingano won’t receive immediate title fight upon return
Dana White: “Cat Zingano is still No. 1 contender, but she will probably fight again before getting Ronda Rousey or Alexis Davis.” (via Damon Martin).
NewsVarner suffers broken bones, torn ligaments
“Two fractured bones and torn ligaments!” tweeted a valiant Jamie Varner after losing to James Krause. “I have to see a specialist next week. Thanks for the support!”
NewsLawler likely next for Hendricks
With an amazing performance and win over Jake Ellenberger, Robbie Lawler may have secured himself another shot at Johny Hendricks for the UFC title.
NewsWhite: Daniel Cormier shouldn’t wait for title fight
Dana White: “When you think you want a layoff, somebody gets hurt – We’ll see what happens, if he ends up fighting somebody else. But he is always down to fight.”
NewsTwitter reacts to T.J. Dillashaw vs. Renan Barao
T.J. Dillashaw: “Oh man, I’ve dreamed it for so long. It’s just unbelievable. All you have to do is believe, baby. Believe and you’ll get here.”
UFC 173 PPV Highlights
Dillashaw reaps 100k in performance bonuses
UFC 173 results: Dillashaw pulls of upset, stops Barao in fifth
White open to Dillashaw/Barao rematch
Andeson Silva unsure he’ll finish out 8-fight contract
