Nate Diaz calls out GSP, Woodley on UFC 202 Embedded

In the first episode of UFC 202 Embedded, Nate Diaz took a shot at new welterweight champion Tyron Woodley and UFC legend Georges St-Pierre. Both GSP and Woodley have been connected to potential fights with Diaz’s brother Nick Diaz, so it’s…

In the first episode of UFC 202 Embedded, Nate Diaz took a shot at new welterweight champion Tyron Woodley and UFC legend Georges St-Pierre. Both GSP and Woodley have been connected to potential fights with Diaz’s brother Nick Diaz, so it’s not shocking to see that Nate Diaz wasn’t too thrilled with the two of them trying to cordially set up a fight.RELATED: UFC 202 Bad Blood: Diaz vs McGregor 2 | The Exchange with Megan Olivi: Nate Diaz | Read: McGregor eyeing 3 world titles; fixated on Diaz first | McGregor private press day highlights “I seen Wood … Read the Full Article Here

Jon Jones announces USADA progress, Octagon return ‘really soon’

Former champion Jon Jones is hungry for a comeback, and may have an avenue to do so.

This Sunday, former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones took to Instagram to show gratitude to his fans and supporters, as well as to provide a brief update on his current situation. This comes just over a month after being pulled from UFC 200 due to a test failure, which scratched his rematch with Daniel Cormier. The video appears to have been removed from Instagram, but we have it for you here courtesy of Chamatkar Sandhu on Twitter.

Jon Jones just dropped this message on Instagram and says he has good news & expects to be back in the Octagon soon. pic.twitter.com/Q6U8GFBSTo

— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) August 15, 2016

“How’s it going Jones Bones supporters? if there are any of you guys still out there…

Just wanted to take a few seconds to say hello to you all and to give you a little update on how I’ve been doing. Been doing really good. Been training, spending time with family, attacking some of these legal issues that I’ve gotten myself into and trying to really just leave all that behind once and for all.

Sure you guys are curious about with this USADA situation. Obviously, I can’t get into it because it’s still pending but, what I can say is that that we have found out lots of really good news and I am expecting to be back in the octagon really soon. Thank you guys for your support. Love you guys and I hope you’re spending this Sunday with the people that you love.

Alright, be good and hope to see you guys really soon. Bye.”

Now, Jones obviously could not get into specifics. We could very well find out in due time more about what has changed in his situation, since he still does not have a hearing scheduled with the Nevada Athletic Commission regarding the matter. His emphasis on his next fight being “really soon“ could mean a return this same year, but we won’t know until anything is made official.

Former champion Jon Jones is hungry for a comeback, and may have an avenue to do so.

This Sunday, former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones took to Instagram to show gratitude to his fans and supporters, as well as to provide a brief update on his current situation. This comes just over a month after being pulled from UFC 200 due to a test failure, which scratched his rematch with Daniel Cormier. The video appears to have been removed from Instagram, but we have it for you here courtesy of Chamatkar Sandhu on Twitter.

“How’s it going Jones Bones supporters? if there are any of you guys still out there…

Just wanted to take a few seconds to say hello to you all and to give you a little update on how I’ve been doing. Been doing really good. Been training, spending time with family, attacking some of these legal issues that I’ve gotten myself into and trying to really just leave all that behind once and for all.

Sure you guys are curious about with this USADA situation. Obviously, I can’t get into it because it’s still pending but, what I can say is that that we have found out lots of really good news and I am expecting to be back in the octagon really soon. Thank you guys for your support. Love you guys and I hope you’re spending this Sunday with the people that you love.

Alright, be good and hope to see you guys really soon. Bye.”

Now, Jones obviously could not get into specifics. We could very well find out in due time more about what has changed in his situation, since he still does not have a hearing scheduled with the Nevada Athletic Commission regarding the matter. His emphasis on his next fight being “really soon“ could mean a return this same year, but we won’t know until anything is made official.

Jon Jones Has ‘Really Good’ News, Expects To Be Back Soon

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has good news for ‘Bones’ fans everywhere. Jones took to his Instagram account earlier today (August 14, 2016) to tell fans that he can’t get into the specifics of things, but he’s hearing good news regarding his United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) violation and expects to make an

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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has good news for ‘Bones’ fans everywhere.

Jones took to his Instagram account earlier today (August 14, 2016) to tell fans that he can’t get into the specifics of things, but he’s hearing good news regarding his United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) violation and expects to make an Octagon return real soon:

“I’ve been training, spending time with family, attacking some of these legal issues that I’ve gotten myself into. Trying to really just leave that all behind once and for all.

I’m sure you guys are curious about what’s going on with this USADA situation. Obviously I can’t get into it because it’s still pending.

What I can say is that we have found out lots of really good news and I am expecting to be back in the Octagon really soon. Thank you guys for your continuous support, I love you guys, and I hope you are spending this Sunday with people that you love.”

Jones was set to headline UFC 200 against hated rival, and UFC light heavyweight champion, Daniel Cormier in a 205-pound title unification bout.

Just two days out from the event, however, it was announced Jones had been flagged for violating USADA’s testing policy and was removed from the blockbuster event. Cormier would instead take on former middleweight king Anderson Silva in a three round contest in which he took home a unanimous decision victory.

If what Jones says is true, could it really only be a matter of time before we see ‘Bones’ once again dominate in the Octagon he once reigned for nearly four years as champion?

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Ronda Rousey Likely Returning In Early 2017

Ronda Rousey (12-1) famously dominated the UFC women’s bantamweight division since its inception, winning six straight bouts by finish before she lost to Holly Holm at UFC 193 by second round knockout. Rousey has not fought since then, and everyone wants to know when she’ll fight again. Originally, it appeared that the UFC was waiting

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Ronda Rousey (12-1) famously dominated the UFC women’s bantamweight division since its inception, winning six straight bouts by finish before she lost to Holly Holm at UFC 193 by second round knockout. Rousey has not fought since then, and everyone wants to know when she’ll fight again.

Originally, it appeared that the UFC was waiting to have Rousey fight in November at the first UFC event (UFC 205) at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Pro wrestling and MMA insider Dave Meltzer hinted during his recent interview with Submission Radio that Rousey won’t be back until early 2017 and would not be ready for MSG.

“I talked to one of her friends a couple of weeks ago,” said Meltzer, “and the impression that I got – you know, we don’t usually talk Ronda Rousey business – but I just go, what’s your thoughts? Is Ronda gonna be ready to fight at the garden? And they said, no, probably early 2017. So that was the impression I was given two weeks ago.”

You can listen to the interview here:

Ariel Helwani also noted that she would be back in the octagon, but it would later this year or early 2017.

“Nothing is for certain or set in stone yet, but there continues to be increased optimism regarding Ronda Rousey’s return to fighting. The goal has always been to return in NY but it’s important to remember Rousey had minor knee surgery two months ago. Few months ago the talk was more if not when. That has shifted. November to early 2017 is the talk now, but it’s still very early. Stay tuned.”

Time will tell if she returns at UFC 205 or a later date. Either way, she’s expected to fight Holm or current women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes.

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Michael Bisping To Weidman: Go & Beat Luke, I’ll Be Waiting

2016 has been quite the year so far for UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping, as the longtime veteran finally added his crowning achievement of UFC gold to his resume with a shocking first-round knockout of heavily favored Luke Rockhold at June 4’s UFC 199 from Los Angeles. Since that day, the speculation has run wild

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2016 has been quite the year so far for UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping, as the longtime veteran finally added his crowning achievement of UFC gold to his resume with a shocking first-round knockout of heavily favored Luke Rockhold at June 4’s UFC 199 from Los Angeles.

Since that day, the speculation has run wild about just whom Bisping would face next in the top-heavy middleweight landscape, with obvious bouts against top contenders Chris Weidman and Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza lining up as the most glaring examples.

Weidman, who was scheduled to rematch Rockhold at UFC 199 before a neck injury forced him out, has been extremely vocal with the opinion that Bisping is “running,” but Souza has also stirred that stance up himself. But Bisping eschewed both top fighters for a bout against his 45-year-old arch rival Dan Henderson, who knocked out Hector Lombard at UFC 199, in the main event of October’s UFC 204 from Manchester, England.

Bisping had some forceful words for Weidman’s accusations in an interview with The Daily Star Report (via Bloody Elbow), stating that the logic of a match with Weidman doesn’t add up:

“The logic just doesn’t stack up because I just knocked out a guy in three minutes that beat the living daylights out of you. So why would I be running scared from him?

“The fact is you lost the fight. Ok, you were scheduled for a title fight against Luke because that was a rematch.”

“The Count” believes the former champion should go and win a big fight before he gets a shot at his title:

“But it’s not a rematch with me, we’ve never fought before. So you need to win a fight. You don’t get title shots coming off a loss unless your name is Chael Sonnen. So go and win a fight, Chris.”

Bisping then closed by turning the tables on Weidman, insinuating that it was actually he who was running scared:

“Who is really scared here? Are you worried you won’t win a fight? Is that why you want a title shot straight away? 

“Go and beat Luke like your were supposed to. If you beat Luke I’ll still be here. I plan on keeping this.”

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Photo: Michelle Waterson likely out of UFC Hamburg due to broken finger

It looks like the return of “The Karate Hottie” will have to be delayed once again after she suffered a broken finger earlier this week. Michelle Waterson made her UFC debut more than a year ago, but that’s doubled as her only fight in the O…

It looks like the return of “The Karate Hottie” will have to be delayed once again after she suffered a broken finger earlier this week.

Michelle Waterson made her UFC debut more than a year ago, but that’s doubled as her only fight in the Octagon up to this point. She was scheduled to face Tecia Torres at UFC 194 before pulling out with injury, and was in line to face Aisling Daly next month at UFC Hamburg. Unfortunately, Daly had to withdraw from the event, leaving Waterson without an opponent, but at least she was still set to remain on the September 3rd card.

As of Thursday, it looks as if Waterson will have to wait even longer for her 2nd UFC appearance, as she suffered a broken finger which most likely rules her out of UFC Hamburg. “The Karate Hottie” posted the x-ray on her official Instagram account.

In case the embed doesn’t work for some reason, the caption reads:

FU%* ……….. so this happened on Thursday morning. The fact that I’m so close to the fight and this shit happened just really pisses me off. I know my will is being tested, and I will push forward. My fight has definitely not been fought in the cage this last year, trust me when I say I will be better for it all……. but Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh. That is all

Waterson (13-4) defeated Angela Magana via 3rd round rear-naked choke on the main card of The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale, which marked her return to strawweight after a three-year stretch at 105 lbs. She won the Invicta FC atomweight belt in 2013 against Jessica Penne, successfully defended against Yasuko Tamada, before losing the title to Herica Tiburcio in her final Invicta FC fight.

The UFC has not officially announced that Waterson is off Fight Night Hamburg, which is headlined by heavyweights Andrei Arlovski and Josh Barnett.