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Georges St. Pierre vs. Johny Hendricks Booked for UFC 20th Anniversary...

If Hendricks can't beat GSP, no 170-pounder on Earth can.

“Fight for ALF” Update: Laura’s Not Feeling Well, So...

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‘Fight Master: Bellator MMA’ Cast Announced With 32 Welterweights, Including Joe Riggs and ‘Lelo’ Aurelio

The inaugural welterweight season will premiere on Wednesday, June 19th at 10:00 PM, and features a few notable names among the lesser-known prospects. For instance...

“JERRY RIPS!” Is Back With a Quick Reminder About Post-KO Memory Loss, Featuring Miguel Torres [VIDEO]

This video brings up so many questions: How long has Jerry been hacking into UFC audio feeds? Does he plan on releasing audio of that time Tim Sylvia shit his pants? Did Miguel ever go on that vacation Firas Zahabi promised him?

Interview: Chris Weidman Discusses How He’ll Beat Anderson Silva at UFC 162, His MMA Origins, And His Contract Status

"I'm not looking to negotiate an extra couple grand right before a title fight. My goal is to be champion, and that's where you get the 'Anderson Silva money'."

Daniel Cormier Decides to Stay at Heavyweight…For Now

Former two-time Olympian and Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Champion Daniel Cormier spoke with Damon Martin [...]

[VIDEO] Former Boxing Champion Ricardo Mayorga Wins (?) MMA Debut

In case you thought Ricardo Mayorga would take MMA seriously, realize he missed weight by twenty pounds.

Matt Brown vs. Thiago Alves Planned for UFC on Fox Sports 1 1

A welterweight scrap between the resurgent Matt Brown and Thiago Alves is in the works for the launch of Fox Sports 1.

Wait, So Now Roy Nelson Wants to Fight Daniel Cormier for a Shot at the Light Heavyweight Title?

Are two chubby heavyweights vying for the right to fight for the title of a weight class no one knows for certain they are interested (or even able to compete) in?

Suicidal Call Out of the Day/Possibly Year: Cody McKenzie Wants in on Josh Thomson’s Highlight Reel

It's a refreshing attitude in today's picky-choosy MMA landscape, but also one that usually ends with McKenzie getting his ass kicked.

Friday Link Dump: Insane Chimp-Fight, King Mo’s Pro-Wrestling Debut, 100 Worst Yearbook Photos + More

Some must-see highlights from our bros around the blogosphere.

Eddie Alvarez Plans to Take Bellator to Court, Fight For Cash in Illegal, Underground Miami Bouts [LIKE A BOSS]

Never Back Down 3: Taking it to the Streets. Again. Based on a True(ish) Story

Injury of the Day: Costa Philippou Out of UFC on FX 8 Fight With ‘Jacare’ Due to Cut [UPDATED]

Well, it happened again.

Hot Fighter Alert: 14 Photos of Lia Mata’afa, Rumored TUF 18 Castmember

Lia is 4-1 as an amateur MMA fighter, a two-time girls State wrestling champion, and is currently a member of the American Samoa national rugby team. And according to new reports, she will be the "token hot chick" on TUF 18.

Classic Fight: Matt Hughes Discusses the Night He Fell Asleep and Woke Up Champion

Hughes was doing well, until he found Newton's legs wrapped around his neck. As was often the case when Hughes found himself in trouble in a fight, he picked up his opponent and carried him like a bale of hay.

Michael Chandler vs. Dave Jansen Lightweight Title Fight Officially Booked for Bellator 96 in June

Bellator 96 goes down from the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma on June 19th.

Confusing Quote of the Day: Anthony Pettis Says His Drop to Featherweight is “Only Temporary”

To sum things up, we now have a natural lightweight with no plans of remaining at featherweight fighting the most dominant featherweight in MMA history, who will in turn receive a lightweight title shot should he beat the lightweight #1 contender in a featherweight title fight.

Roy Nelson’s Manager Says a Fight With Daniel Cormier Wouldn’t Make Sense

Y'know, drinking a gallon of buttermilk every morning doesn't make much sense either, but that never stopped him from doing it.

Tarec Saffiedine’s Two-Year-Old Son Is Already a F*cking Savage [VIDEO]

And he's still so young in the sport. Can you imagine how nasty this kid will be when he's five?

The Way of Avoiding the Fight: Four Things You Won’t Find in GSP’s New Book

If you're looking for a candid, unvarnished look at St-Pierre's rise to the top...you've come to the wrong place. Here's what 'The Way of the Fight' leaves out.

Jon Jones’s Toe Wasn’t Actually Broken (?!); Champ Will Be Ready for Action in 6-8 Weeks

You know, kind of like how Miesha Tate didn't actually get her arm snapped in half by Ronda Rousey, despite all visual evidence to the contrary.

And Now He’s….Fired(?): Cheick Kongo’s Profile Removed From UFC.com [UPDATED]

A profile removal can only mean one thing in today's UFC economy: BANISHMENT.

Tyrone Spong Pulled From ‘World Series of Fighting III’ Over Alleged Visa Issues

In other news, Angel DeAnda is currently the happiest man on the planet.

Chael Sonnen Will Continue Fighting at Light-Heavyweight (Or Franklinweight), Wants Wanderlei Silva Next

"Whenever I get asked about retirement, I never say it, but I always think it: I'm not going anywhere until me and Wanderlei straighten this thing out once and for all."

Robbie Peralta Tests Positive for Marijuana Following UFC on FUEL 9 Loss, Faces Suspension and Rehab

Now, he'll have to spend his Saturdays learning about the dangers of "the Devil's flower" while Alex Caceres snores loudly in the seat next to him. Bummer.

Photo: Ronda Rousey, Fully Clothed and Loving It on the Cover of ESPN’s 15th Anniversary Edition

Featuring the likes of Kobe Bryant and Tom Brady among others, ESPN's 15th anniversary issue is set to hit stands this Friday.

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Former UFC Contender Tyson Griffin Signs With World Series of Fighting

Wait a minute...are you thinking what I'm thinking? WSOF 4: Spong vs. Griffin. It's not like they're above a good freak show.

Could the First International Version of The Ultimate Fighter Already Be on the Verge of Cancellation?

If you can't get Brazilians interested in your product, good luck trying to do so by promoting the rivalry between Canada and Australia.

Report: Demian Maia to Face Josh Koscheck [WUT] at UFC 163 in Rio on August 3rd

This is Koscheck's sink-or-swim fight, plain and simple, and it would appear that the UFC wants him to sink.

If You Like Fetish Porn, You Might Enjoy Rin Nakai’s Latest Pancrase Promos, You Pervert

Look, we know Rin Nakai isn't for everybody. As an Asian woman who's built like Bolo Yeung, the undefeated Queen of Pancrase appeals to a very specific fetish.

Enough’s Enough: UFC VP Marc Ratner to Request Changes to MMA’s Two Most Bullshit Rules

It's one of the strangest, most arbitrary double-standards of MMA's Unified Rules — you get five minutes to recover from a strike to the groin, but if you can't immediately continue after an eye-poke, the fight is over. Considering that the eyes are the balls of the face, it's a shame that both sets of organs aren't given equal protection under the law.

Lyoto Machida Would Like to Fight Alexander Gustafsson Now, If That’s Still Cool

If Jones won't fight Machida again, he'll make damn sure that there are no viable contenders left in the light heavyweight division for the champ to face.

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