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Olympic Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo Signs with UFC, Set to Fight Scott Jorgensen at UFC 177
Sunday, July 27, 2014

The UFC has signed 2008 Olympic gold medalist and undefeated mixed martial artist Henry Cejudo to a multi-fight deal, promotion officials announced on Friday evening. After winning the first six fights of his MMA career, Cejudo will get his first chance on the big stage against former WEC bantamweight champion Scott Jorgensen on Aug. 30 at UFC 177 in Sacramento, Calif. “It feels good to be part…

Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes 2 Headed to Brazil, Headlines UFC 179
Sunday, July 27, 2014

UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo will return from injury and defend his title against Chad Mendes at UFC 179 in Rio de Janeiro, UFC President Dana White announced on Saturday. The 145-pound rematch, which was originally scheduled for Aug. 2 in Los Angeles before Aldo had to withdraw, will now headline the pay-per-view in Brazil, which takes place at the Maracanazinho Gymnasium on Oct. 25. Aldo and Mendes were set…

10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT GOALIE EVGENI NABOKOV
Sunday, July 27, 2014

Evgeni Nabokov signed a one-year contract with the Lightning on July 1 to serve as the primary backup to starter Ben Bishop. Here’s 10 things you should know about Nabokov. 1. THE SAN JOSE SHARKS DRAFTED NABOKOV WITH THE 219TH PICK IN THE 1994 NHL DRAFT. The bizarre thing about the draft pick? The Sharks had never seen Nabokov play.…

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…

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…