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Robbie Lawler Looking To Do More in Upcoming UFC Title Rematch with Johny Hendricks
Sunday, July 27, 2014

Almost no one thought it would go five rounds. But against Matt Brown, the main event for the UFC’s fights on FOX did, and now Robbie Lawler has himself a rematch with Johny Hendricks. The plan, Lawler said, was to get it over quickly. The problem, however, was that Brown was way too tough to let that happen so easily. SEE ALSO: Robbie Lawler vs. Matt…

Chael Sonnen Narrowly Averts Lance-Armstrong-Like Lifetime Ban for Failed Drug Tests
Thursday, July 24, 2014

Chael Sonnen on Wednesday received disciplinary sanctions from the Nevada Athletic Commission following two random drug tests that indicated a combined total of five banned substances in his system. Sonnen received a two-year suspension alongside other punishments for his transgressions. His transgressions stem from two random drug tests ordered by the NAC in relation to Sonnen’s proposed fight against Wanderlei Silva, which was changed to Vitor Belfort,…

CHRIS WEIDMAN TO DEFEND UFC MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST VITOR BELFORT DEC. 6 IN LAS VEGAS
Thursday, July 24, 2014

UFC® 181: WEIDMAN vs. BELFORT SATURDAY, DEC. 6 – LIVE ON PAY-PER-VIEW MANDALAY BAY EVENTS CENTER Las Vegas – The UFC® announced that former champion Vitor Belfort was granted a license to compete in the state of Nevada at a commission hearing held today. A winner of three straight, Belfort will now face UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidmanin the main event of UFC 181 at the Mandalay…

Daniel Cormier Steps in to Face Jon Jones at UFC 178 After Alexander Gustafsson Injured
Thursday, July 24, 2014

The Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson has been put on the shelf due to injury. But what is Gustafsson’s loss is Daniel Cormier’s gain. Gustafsson suffered a knee injury that has forced him out of the bout, according to UFC officials on Wednesday. WithGustafsson unable to fight, the promotion shifted its focus to Cormier, who accepted the fight and will challenge for Jones’ light heavyweight title at UFC 178 on…

Vitor Belfort Gets Approval From Nevada to Fight Chris Weidman in December (UPDATED)
Thursday, July 24, 2014

UFC middleweight contender Vitor Belfort appeared before the Nevada Athletic Commission on Wednesday seeking a license to fight.  The commission unanimously voted to grant Belfort a license under three conditions:  1) He will not fight prior to December, 2) His fight would be in Las Vegas,  and 3) He make himself available for any and all drug testing at his expense. While Belfort doesn’t…