Author: David St. Martin

Johny Hendricks isn’t happy.

While the former UFC welterweight champ is riding a harley across the country Carlos Condit and his team have been on the phone lobbying.

Despite sitting at No. 4 in the UFC’s rankings, Condit says he believes he’s next to challenge welterweight champion Robbie Lawler.

“I sure hope so,” Condit told Chael Sonnen on his podcast. “I think I deserve to be. I think the fight between Robbie Lawler and myself is the fight that people want to see, regardless of the rankings. It’s not a done deal but I think that’s the fight that’s going to happen.”

Hendricks and Lawler have already fought for the strap twice. Hendricks won the vacant title at UFC 171 last March, but Lawler came out with the split decision nod at UFC 181 in December.

The first bout earned ‘Fight of the Year’ honors, but Condit says his fan-friendly style will sell a fight with Lawler.

“UFC needs fights that fans want to see,” said Condit. “They need to have a lot of excitement around these cards. This fight fits the bill. We’ve been actively in conversations with the UFC with my management. I’ve personally requested the fight and made my case for it, but it’s not a done deal.”

With Lawler enjoying a career resurgence at 33, Condit took a turn at diagnosing the champ’s late success.

“Obviously, Lawler has had an abundance of talent since he stepped on the scene,” said Condit. “That was never the question. He was super powerful, super athletic. The guys likes to fight. Just an incredible striker and all-around fighter. It seems to me before there was some psychological stuff. If he started to lose it would take him out of the fight.

“What I see from another fighter’s perspective is a lot of maturity. He’s matured as a person and now he’s able to better bring all those talents and attributes he has to bear.”

5 MUST-READ STORIES

Scrum. UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey discusses Bethe Correia’s recent controversial comments, her reception in Brazil, being compared to Mike Tyson, and her plans for the belt after UFC 190.

Oh, Wandy. Zuffa has sued Wanderlei Silva for defamation and business disparagement and will seek a range of damages.

Chat Wrap. Luke Thomas discusses UFC on FOX 16, previews UFC 190, WSOF 22 and more in this week’s live chat.

‘Cookie cutter.’ Tito Ortiz says the UFC has made MMA ‘boring’ for fans. ‘They’re going to crumble from inside.’

Throwback. A fight between former heavyweight champions Andrei Arlovski and Frank Mir is being targeted for UFC 191.

MEDIA STEW

UFC 190 embedded episodes 2 and 3.

Highlights from the UFC 190 open workouts.

Inside the Octagon with Ariel Helwani.

McGregor’s coach defends MMA to old people.

Joseph Duffy talks fight with Dustin Poirier.

Don Frye’s prediction for UFC 190.

Long watches.

UFC 190: Rousey vs Correia Care/Don’t Care Preview

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Eddie Bravo Dead Orchard Breakdown (feat. Ben Saunders UFC on Fox 16)

TWEETS

Home court.

Eu Amo Brazil thank you for the amazing reception today!!! Pic by @ewillphoto https://t.co/Po3r3UNelU

— Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) July 30, 2015

“If your star doesn’t shine, let my shine, who was born to be King, King will always be”

“Se a tua estrela não brilha, deixa a minha brilhar, pois quem nasceu pra ser rei, rei sempre será” pic.twitter.com/LSwnO761lp

— Jose Aldo Junior (@josealdojunior) July 30, 2015

Beef.

You don’t deserve weather you are “GIVEN” the shot or not isn’t based on merit @UFC @UFCONFOX @CarlosCondit #Ufc https://t.co/Lh0iqoujYE

— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) July 29, 2015

Since @IamTheImmortal was scared I’m thinking @fighterdhk in his backyard #Seoul #ufc

— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) July 29, 2015

I don’t have an end date. Retirement doesn’t cross my mind. I’ve got both feet in the game unlike @AlexTheMauler 🙂 https://t.co/rrgSeEJzEo

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) July 29, 2015

“@TonyFergusonXT: Not impressed w/ Barboza Or Felder Lots of Fancy Spins… No Big Damage.” Your on to talk? way more technical then U

— Cowboy Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) July 29, 2015

“@TonyFergusonXT: Not impressed w/ Barboza Or Felder Lots of Fancy Spins..no big Damage.” Your a sloppy brawler that does dive flips?

— Cowboy Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) July 29, 2015

The trash talk with Chandler is boring, the Pitbull brothers are messing with Saad now, Held hasn’t been seen for idk how long, and im bored

— Will Brooks (@illwillbrooks86) July 30, 2015

Business deal?

Just hanging out with the bosses!!! @danawhite @lorenzofertitta @ufc @AndyMendez05 pic.twitter.com/ayXsDkiFIZ

— Yoel Romero (@YoelRomeroMMA) July 29, 2015

Like it.

Let’s gooo!!! pic.twitter.com/XhxDYV7nsn

— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) July 29, 2015

Get well soon.

Infected toe sucks boiiiiiii http://t.co/rjdhod2WnD

— mark richard hunt (@markhunt1974) July 30, 2015

Golf martial arts.

Having a good time out on the golf course in our own way w/ our friends and sponsor @americanethanol… https://t.co/5tZEptcqb8

— Ryan Bader (@ryanbader) July 30, 2015

Having a good time out on the golf course in our own way w/ our friends and sponsor @americanethanol @brycejones10 for a great cause @HomesForOurTrps

A video posted by Ryan Bader (@ryanbader) on Jul 29, 2015 at 8:50pm PDT

Whoa.

Why yes this is my hair from 18 years ago that my mom saved.. Good guess pic.twitter.com/DrsLAizInv

— Forrest Griffin (@ForrestGriffin) July 30, 2015

Gonna save it to make a wig out of when my hair falls out #plan for the future pic.twitter.com/oGAee6XJRa

— Forrest Griffin (@ForrestGriffin) July 30, 2015

FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announced yesterday (July 29 2015)

Joseph Duffy vs. Dustin Poirier at UFC Fight Night: Duffy vs. Poirier

FANPOST OF THE DAY

Today’s Fanpost of the Day comes via Alex C.

Some suggestions for recent UFC hire Eric Winter on how to improve UFC Fight Pass

For a little over a year I worked as a freelance writer for Tar Heel Illustrated, an online website devoted to all things UNC athletics. The site was a part of the Rivals network devoted towards covering college athletics and recruiting.

One of the key members and forward thinking minds in that enterprise was Eric Winter who has just been hired by the UFC to help nourish and flourish it’s digital platforms, which most people will associate with the UFC’s digital streaming service UFC Fight Pass.

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Check out the rest of the post here.

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Georges St-Pierre doesn’t seem in any hurry to get back inside the Octagon.

The former UFC welterweight champion stepped aside from fighting in 2013, partly due to what he described as a lack of oversight concerning performance-enhancing drugs in the sport.

In 2014 St-Pierre said he was ‘very disappointed’ in the UFC’s lack of support for his wish to see an increase in random drug testing. But last month St-Pierre admitted the UFC’s new anti-doping policies were a ‘step in the right direction’ to bring him back to fighting.

UFC partnered with the United States Anti Doping Associate earlier this year to handle drug-testing procedures, but USADA made waves when it called for a ban of post-weigh-in rehydration with IVs.

According to USADA CEO Travis Tygart, IVs over 50ml are allowed until Oct. 1 as a sort of grace period.

While a number of active fighters bemoaned the move, St-Pierre believes the ban will help keep athletes honest.

“I believe it’s a good thing, to tell you the truth”, St-Pierre told GNPTV. “If it’s not your division, stay to your own division.”

“You see guys that lose an incredible amount of weight. For my part I used to weigh around 190. I lose 20 pounds, which is relatively small right now for a welterweight. Most guys are over 200 pounds and I always find it fascinating.”

For a fan of platelet-rich plasma therapy and shark cartilage supplements St-Pierre doesn’t like seeing technology helping athletes gain too much of an edge.

“Now it’s not only a question of who’s better and who’s more well prepared, it’s also a question of technology,” said St-Pierre. “The more you allow technology to play out on the result of a sporting event the more you take away the real talent, the real skill question. That’s why I believe it’s a good thing. I think it should be illegal.

“It’s a new rule. Everybody would have to adapt, but I think everybody can adapt if they do it well. And also, the IV thing, the reason why I think it should be banned is because sometimes IVs could be used to mask certain performance-enhancing drugs. It’s good. I think it’s a good thing.”

St-Pierre believes the move could also spur the UFC to create even more weight divisions, but that he’d still have a home at 170 pounds.

“I don’t know if they are ready for this,” said St-Pierre. “It will make more belts. I know on the business standpoint it’s a good thing to do. But for me, fighting at 170, for my body, I wouldn’t mind not using the IV. I wouldn’t mind. It wouldn’t change anything.”

St-Pierre admits having used IVs to rehydrate in the past, but has no issue seeing them go.

“I already did before, most people did,” St-Pierre said of IV use.. “IV is a salty solution. It’s used in American football by many athletes, but if it’s banned, it’s banned. You can’t be against the virtue. I think it’s a good move. Yes it is.”

5 MUST-READ STORIES

Fire. Dominick Cruz calls UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw ‘nothing but a wannabe.’ ‘I look forward to going out there and proving that I’m the best in the world.’

PRIDE never die. Mauricio Rua and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira plan to have another war at UFC 190 in Rio de Janeiro.

‘It was bad timing, for sure.’ Coach Duane Ludwig apologizes for his ‘stupid’ Team Alpha Male comments, but says T.J. Dillashaw trains ‘differently.’

Ouch. Jake Shields says he’s going to ‘try to break’ one of Rousimar Palhares‘ bones at WSOF 22. ‘If I get an armbar, if I get a heel hook or something, I’m gonna grab it and try to crank it as hard as I possibly can and try to break it.’

Skyscraper. UFC heavyweight Stefan Struve says he’s been fighting his entire career at 60 percent due to his heart defect. ‘Now that my heart output has improved so much, I really plan to start doing that more and more, and really just score knockout after knockout.’

MEDIA STEW

Countdown to UFC 190: Shogun Rua vs Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.

Ronda Rousey explains prolonging punishment of Bethe Correia at UFC 190.

King Mo has beef with everyone.

Highlights from around the regional scene.

Nice profile on Fallon Fox [Be nice or be silent, guys]

Conor McGregor says he’s trying to buy a tiger.

via MMA Mania

Long watches.

UFC 190: Unibet Presents Inside The Octagon Rousey vs. Correia (Dan Hardy)

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TWEETS

Soon.

#4horsewomen here comes the Fourth #UFC190 #Aug1st #andSTILL https://t.co/JzX6b8n2GR

— Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) July 29, 2015

Hungry.

so disappointed I watched the fight. I need to fight next month!No marks from the fight& can’t be benched again I am so much more.

— Jessica Eye (@jessicaevileye) July 28, 2015

Take a week off. Then back to the gym. #whosnext #imready #IrishDragon #phillypride #bmfranch #renzophilly

— Paul Felder (@felderpaul) July 29, 2015

I would fight tomorrow if @danawhite @ufc let me.Im hungry now but that fight could work. Love Australia sounds cool https://t.co/L9R8Mp4ip1

— Gian Villante (@GPVillante) July 28, 2015

We won’t be stopped. Right back in here getting better! @GPVillante pic.twitter.com/zxsNGGKJ8x

— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) July 28, 2015

Beef.

JDS has good hands but.. This is my answer! http://t.co/hZCOZdgfeX

— Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem) July 28, 2015

.@tabrizzle ur whack-because your another Turd nugget who gets beat down by silly Dilly in the gym. 3 years hurt to best 135er ever. I WIN

— Dominick Cruz (@TheDomin8r) July 28, 2015

.@rgabbert1201 listen up lil girl-My UFC belt is in my living room. I’m just beating up ur boy toy cuz he’s next in line…Go get a pedi.

— Dominick Cruz (@TheDomin8r) July 29, 2015

Fighting is not about Twitter. He called me out; I said yes. I’m done talking. Date, time and place is set. https://t.co/F16322HeRn

— Julie Kedzie (@julesk_fighter) July 28, 2015

RIP.

For the American man who killed #CecilTheLion in Zimbabwe here ya go. #Hunting for the sake of… https://t.co/1KcRkRf37r

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) July 28, 2015

The guy is clearly an asshole. How can they have such a big smile on their faces like it’s ok? https://t.co/h6HERo0fM3

— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) July 28, 2015

How do I not have the balls? He paid to kill a lion for fun. Legal or illegal, it’s innately wrong. Can’t you see? https://t.co/qsHLFY6kSi

— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) July 28, 2015

Funny how simple old animals can have such an impact on us humans, RIP #CecilTheLion didn’t know I had so many of your pix saved in my phone

— TheOnceAndFutureKing (@BensonHenderson) July 29, 2015

I can’t understand how someone can think of killing such a magnificent animal as “fun”. #CecilTheLion https://t.co/6JpZDmFp4b

— Cathal Pendred (@Pendred) July 28, 2015

Hurry back, GSP.

Had a lot of fun at the opening of the new @underarmour office in Munich! Great team, great people as always! pic.twitter.com/Rd62DGsKuQ

— Georges St-Pierre (@GeorgesStPierre) July 28, 2015

Careful.

Last game before you go see #minotauro # # Fejao at UFC minotoror Rafael Saturday pic.twitter.com/BRPjdLZp7w

— Anderson Silva (@SpiderAnderson) July 29, 2015

Spend it on anything but a Tiger.

I’m winning on the numbers everywhere. https://t.co/uIIAhN2dH6

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 29, 2015

Longer than Shaq.

@DatDudeDHoov As long as she wanted me to last. I wanted to introduce myself to her at the ESPYs but didn’t want her to kick my butt.

— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 28, 2015

FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announced yesterday (July 28 2015)

Thiago Silva out, Mike Kyle vs. Clifford Starks at WSOF 22

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UFC president Dana White’s “soft spot” for the pioneer cast of The Ultimate Fighter just got a bit tougher.

A veteran of 25 fights inside the Octagon, TUF 1 alum Josh Koscheck quite literally risked his own well-being in March just to wash his hands of his time with the UFC.

Three weeks after being submitted by Jake Ellenberger at UFC 184, Koscheck served as a late replacement to face Erick Silva March 21 in Los Angeles only to be submitted again.

After White stated he would “try to push” Koscheck into retirement, the welterweight signed with Bellator MMA as a free agent.

It may have surprised fans to see the former contender jump ship for the chief rival, but the San Jose native clearly had his issues working for White the past decade.

“How can you respect a guy that runs a company and goes on Twitter rants, who calls people all the names that he calls people?” Koscheck told Bleacher Report. “I think it’s childish. He’s supposed to be the president of a major company, a billion dollar company, and that’s how he acts? You don’t see Roger Goodell doing things like that.

“And you won’t see [Bellator CEO] Scott Coker going on Twitter and telling people they look goofy or fat. Or, ‘we got that many years out of you, thanks for your money.’ Come on. It’s embarrassing. I don’t want to work for a guy like that.”

It’s been a rough few weeks for White as PR goes. White has always had his dissenters, but things escalated last week when the UFC canned fighter-favorite cutman Jacob ‘Stitch’ Duran.

“This is just my opinion, but I think Dana is just the front boy for the Fertittas,” said Koscheck. “He’s their little errand b—h. They’re losing fans every day because of the things he does. The UFC has done a great job. They built this sport. They put a lot of dollars in, and they took a lot of risk. I can respect the fact that he works his ass off. But there are other things that I can’t respect.”

5 MUST-READ STORIES

Get paid. Ronda Rousey is ‘extremely interested’ in third fight with Miesha Tate if that’s what fans want.

Last dance. Ronda Rousey’s coach says Miesha Tate is ‘gonna get hurt’ in a third fight with the champ and it won’t be healthy for her career.

Monday Morning Analyst. Luke Thomas breaks down the techniques from UFC on FOX 16.

Fortunes changed for five. Dave Meltzer explains how T.J. Dillashaw, Miesha Tate, Edson Barboza, Paul Felder and Joe Lauzon move forward following UFC on FOX 16.

‘Absolutely ridiculous.’ Chris Leben clarifies his recent felony arrest and says there was no domestic violence.

Watch The MMA Hour with Dominick Cruz, Duane Ludwig, Edmond Tarverdyan, Jake Shields, Tom Lawlor, Stefan Struve, Manny Gamburyan and Robert Follis.

MEDIA STEW

UFC 190 embedded episode 1.

Countdown to UFC 190: Ronda Rousey vs Bethe Correia.

Joe Lauzon’s final vlog from UFC on FOX 16.

Georges St-Pierre talks MacDonald vs. Lawler, calls Carlos Condit ‘the most dangerous’ UFC welterweight.

Free fight: Bibiano Fernandes vs. Toni Tauru at ONE Championship 29.

TTTHS.

Long watches.

UFC 190: Rousey vs. Correia Media Conference Call

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Knuckle Up #355: The World’s Worst Boss, UFC on FOX 16

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TWEETS

Congrats.

This is @rondarousey new @budweiser commercial in Brazil. Congrats Ronda!!!! pic.twitter.com/n0liV5y8k9

— Dana White (@danawhite) July 27, 2015

Yikes.

Toall my family and friends please defend me i was a great husband and you all know what I put up with I never laid a hand on my wife

— Chris Leben (@cripplerufc) July 27, 2015

At this point I’m on damage control any reporters out there that want to ask me about the wife and I separation i’ll tell you all I can

— Chris Leben (@cripplerufc) July 28, 2015

I’m no mayhem I’m no war machine i’ve got problems but I wear them on my sleeve ask me and I will tell you

— Chris Leben (@cripplerufc) July 28, 2015

Beef.

@illwillbrooks86 we fought. You got a win bonus and still made 1/3 what I made. #schucks

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 28, 2015

@MikeChandlerMMA I got 3 more fights left… If I feel like I’m done eating at this table,get up and leave. Then I’ll give you back your toy

— Will Brooks (@illwillbrooks86) July 28, 2015

Get well soon.

I’m fragile … You idiots act like I want to pull out https://t.co/7H5DIY8efh

— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) July 28, 2015

I want to thank @lorenzofertitta and @danawhite for supporting me through my injuries. I’m very grateful and thankful

— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) July 27, 2015

I’ll be back sooner than they expect it! Im coming for that crown! https://t.co/0eZ2YLHv3y

— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) July 27, 2015

Lordy.

Checked my weight, 273 pounds, sauna for an hour on friday before weigh ins and I’ll be all good… https://t.co/pEgKEt8dne

— Stefan Struve (@StefanStruve) July 27, 2015

Humble.

Such a humble champion brother! 🙂 https://t.co/aJX6yimSTI

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) July 27, 2015

Guys, Look who I found in the supermarket? it’s the humble @ufc champion all of time @dc_mma pic.twitter.com/AbbMLCqAnk

— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) July 27, 2015

Truth.

Wanderleis in a position where he wants the UFC 2 cut him from his contract. He’s saying a lot but proof is required https://t.co/Nx6cR9iiAy

— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) July 28, 2015

Cringe.

Wedding commentary with @MFG16 and me http://t.co/2UVxZ7dLns Wait for it…

— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) July 28, 2015

FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announced yesterday (July 27 2015)

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UFC Hall of Famer Bas Rutten loves him some Fedor Emelianenko.

The former PRIDE commentator sounds intrigued over the rumblings that Emelianenko may be making a return to fighting, but wants to see him at 205 pounds if he joins the UFC.

“[Emelianenko] shouldn’t be fighting at heavyweight,” Rutten tells Submission Radio. “The guy’s like 225 pounds. Eh, you’re just there. Lose like 15 pounds and then fight at 205. What an animal he would be. But then again, he probably fights at the weight he feels more comfortable.”

Asked if he believed the former PRIDE heavyweight champion would be able to hang with the elite at 205 pounds, Rutten jumped straight to the top.

“205? Well, yea. If [former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones] comes back, he’s an animal, too. When I think about Fedor I see him just crushing people in Japan. If I think about him coming back because maybe he had injuries and those were the reasons that he started losing? I don’t know. If I picture that Fedor coming back I think sky’s the limit for him.

“Even [against] a Jon Jones. I don’t know. He always finds a way to win.”

Speaking to the resiliency in tough matches, Rutten cited Emelianenko’s 2009 bout with Andrei Arlovski at Affliction: Day of Reckoning. Arlovski was out-landing Emelianenko in strikes 15-5 in the first round before an overhand right left the former UFC champ unconscious on the canvas.

“Look at the Arlovski fight,” said Rutten. “Arlovski was doing really well and then this one punch finished it all. And the way he punches! Watch that Brett Rogers fight. Every fighter loads up their punch. He’s just holding it in mid air. Suddenly the punch comes out right on the button, super powerful, drops him with one shot. Any guy like that is just a dangerous guy.”

5 MUST-READ STORIES

Post-fight show. Ariel Helwani and Dave Doyle break down the top storylines coming out of UFC on FOX 16.

Undisputed. Chuck Mindenhall explains why UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw is now ready to face the original T.J. Dillashaw, former champ Dominick Cruz.

Boom. UFC president Dana White says fired cut man ‘Stitch’ Duran won’t be back with the UFC and that they ‘were never friends.’

‘I felt like I had taken the life out of him.’ Joe Lauzon explains why he called his own TKO against Takanori Gomi at UFC on FOX 16.

Heading north? Dana White says he thinks former bantamweight champion Renan Barao ‘should probably move up’ to featherweight.

MEDIA STEW

Dana White recaps UFC on FOX 16.

Highlights from T.J. Dillashaw vs. Renan Barao.

Highlights from the UFC on FOX 16 post-fight presser. (full presser here)

Bellator 140 Uncut.

TTTHS.

Paul Felder takes the worst low blow you’ll ever see.

Long watches.

CM Punk Discusses Journey Before UFC Debut (sitdown with Ariel)

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Submission Radio #59 Bas Rutten, Jake Shields, Justin Gaethje + UFC on Fox 16

TWEETS

See how the pros reacted to UFC on FOX 16.

Victory lap.

Thank you to everyone that came out and supported me last night. It was fun to put a show on for… https://t.co/R1eea25juR

— TJ Dillashaw (@TJDillashaw) July 26, 2015

A double victory for @BryanCaraway last night I am Soooooo so happy!! I have to say thank you to… https://t.co/LcnxbWL4Nd

— Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) July 26, 2015

Another day in the office

Mais um dia no meu escritório! #ObrigadoJESUS #AmoMeuTrabalho 2COR.12-9 E disse-me: A minha graça te… https://t.co/LFeTmMIjcH

— Edson Barboza (@EdsonBarbozaJR) July 26, 2015

Mais um dia no meu escritório! #ObrigadoJESUS #AmoMeuTrabalho 2COR.12-9 E disse-me: A minha graça te basta, porque o meu poder se aperfeiçoa na fraqueza. De boa vontade, pois, me gloriarei nas minhas fraquezas, para que em mim habite o poder de Cristo. Another day in my office! #thankyouJESUS #lovemyjob 2Corinthions 12-9 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I glory in my infirmities, that may rest upon me the power of Christ.

A photo posted by Edson Barboza Jr (@edsonbarbozajr) on Jul 26, 2015 at 3:02pm PDT

End of my fight http://t.co/pxG0tnCn4O these tweets are killing me.

— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) July 26, 2015

NO JOKE baby! pic.twitter.com/CE2oLHHK5N

— Tom Lawlor (@FilthyTomLawlor) July 26, 2015

Likewise brother. I have the utmost respect for you and your team. https://t.co/7HVVJ7Osrn

— Jim Miller (@JimMiller_155) July 26, 2015

Thank you Eddie for all your help this training camp. And thanks to all you 10th Planet Samurai that… https://t.co/2vzcMA8Eov

— Ben Saunders (@bensaundersMMA) July 27, 2015

Check out my swollen hand from landing so many jabs and left hooks!! #Ouch #Swelling #Warrior… https://t.co/XiD91xOcWv

— Bryan Caraway (@BryanCaraway) July 27, 2015

Much love to @Cruickshank155. Not a doubt in my mind he’ll be back better than ever. It was a pleasure to compete against you tonight.

— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) July 26, 2015

High on life right now after @TheJamesKrause and I victories. Can’t wait to get to @StretchChicago after the fights for some food & drinks!

— Zak Cummings (@ZakCummings) July 25, 2015

Better luck next time.

Not a mark ;( Thank u to everyone who support me& haters u suck.ill work my ass off to never let this happen again pic.twitter.com/fr8dYP54cF

— Jessica Eye (@jessicaevileye) July 26, 2015

I wanna apologize to @EdsonBarbozaJR for storming off after the decision. He’s an amazing fighter and father, I was just beyond upset. #team

— Paul Felder (@felderpaul) July 26, 2015

Was fighting well but got caught with a great shot,props to @FilthyTomLawlor he’s a tough dude.I’ll be back better pic.twitter.com/S8qBRbx6Th

— Gian Villante (@GPVillante) July 26, 2015

I just can’t win tonight! @JimMiller_155 is a tough dude! It was an honor to share the cage wt him tonight. https://t.co/p6bJtu9O1p

— Danny Castillo (@lastcall155) July 26, 2015

No worse for wear! pic.twitter.com/D3uT7khPoo

— Kenny Robertson (@170Kenny) July 26, 2015

My man @VigilanteJuice had the post fight peanutbutter cup cookie hookup!! pic.twitter.com/96YtSIPysy

— Eddie Wineland (@EddieWineland) July 26, 2015

weight cut was the best iv had. striking felt great. Still james was the better fighter tonight. Thanks 4 the love pic.twitter.com/skVIH43t1B

— Daron Cruickshank (@Cruickshank155) July 25, 2015

Fuck the crooked ass judges!!!!!! I won that fucking fight @ufc

— Ramsey Nijem (@RamseyNijem) July 26, 2015

Beef.

I don’t blame all these bums. I’d call me out too. Chad went from 48/48 into half a rock flat. Pre PPV. I can change your bum life. Line up.

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 24, 2015

So @FabricioWerdum U didn’t mention me in your tournament?I don’t blame u, I wouldn’t want to fight me ether,too bad,I’m coming for U @ufc

— Big Ben Rothwell (@RothwellFighter) July 25, 2015

Pettis as an analyst? Needs to keep his day job. Wait…he isn’t doing well at his day job either. #frail #notwellspoken

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 26, 2015

@junior_cigano waiting for your ‘yes, We can’ phone call…

— Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem) July 26, 2015

He will learnRT @shibbysc: I am a huge fan of TJ, however IMO @TheDomin8r will overwhelm him in every aspect of the fight. #ufc #hisowngame

— Dominick Cruz (@TheDomin8r) July 26, 2015

@danawhite @ufc @lorenzofertitta dude your trash! Please retire and do everyone a favor! http://t.co/ypwAh4GSUW

— matthew riddle (@riddletuf7) July 27, 2015

Get well soon.

Tomorrow I have appointment in LA with my doctor, then I will know when I comeback to the cage. @ufc @arielhelwani @AliAbdelaziz00

— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) July 27, 2015

Interested?

@TeamKhabib 🙂

— Dana White (@danawhite) July 26, 2015

FYI.

There’s a lot of stuff being said there’s absolutely no domestic violence of any sort between my wife and I true we may be separating

— Chris Leben (@cripplerufc) July 26, 2015

Together again.

Ran into a old friend at the @UFCONFOX pic.twitter.com/k7xHGWJTqX

— Tim Sylvia (@timsylviamma) July 26, 2015

Dang.

WTF! pic.twitter.com/mLPHYtBVHD

— Danny Castillo (@lastcall155) July 26, 2015

FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announced this weekend (July 24-26 2015)

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FANPOST OF THE DAY

Today’s Fanpost of the Day comes via theTruthProphet.

Hey “Punk”, Stop Acting Like You’re a Fighter ! No Free Pass for You!

I know there’s something to be said for promoting fights, but it is only fair if CM Punk pays his dues FIRST, and establishes himself as a fighter with at least ONE fight FIRST. Is one fight too much to ask?

The closest comparison I can think of is Steve Bosse, who was under the impression that just because he could throw some hands on ice, in a hokey rink, he was good enough to fight in the UFC. Bosse, in his very first UFC fight, gets head kicked into the depths of oblivion in just 29 seconds by a low tier fighter

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Proving their first scrap wasn’t a fluke, bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw scored another finish over former champ Renan Barao Saturday night at UFC on FOX 16. Saved by the bell in round three, Barao wouldn’t survive a flurry of punches from the champ in round four.

In the night’s co-main event No. 2 ranked Miesha Tate booked herself another title shot with a unanimous decision victory over Jessica Eye. Tate will face the winner of UFC 190’s main event between women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey and No. 1 contender Bethe Correia.

See how the pros reacted to all the action from UFC on FOX 16.

AND STILL

TJ gets it done within 15 min. #UFCChicago

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) July 26, 2015

WAR @TJDillashaw

— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) July 26, 2015

go @RenanBaraoUFC vamo la barao

— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) July 26, 2015

Lol, who threw the American Flag at Barao when he walked out? I bet it was a UGer @theUG #UFCChicago

— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) July 26, 2015

Flag in the face is the new American Tradition.

— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) July 26, 2015

Barao looks like a kid who knows he has to meet the school bully in the park after school. #UFCChicago http://t.co/XZO9cBse6O

— Chael Sonnen (@sonnench) July 26, 2015

I think TJ finish him

— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) July 26, 2015

Barao is fighting in streight lines-that’s why TJ can counter going backwards.

— Dominick Cruz (@TheDomin8r) July 26, 2015

Looks like Barao is fighting like a guy talking to a girl he knows is out of his league. Speaking for my friends, I’d never had that problem

— Chael Sonnen (@sonnench) July 26, 2015

Man barao is looking tried that’s not a good sign as TJ won’t get tried #UFCChicago

— Brad Pickett (@One_Punch) July 26, 2015

Oh man !!!

— Raphael Assuncao (@RaphaAssuncao) July 26, 2015

Crap, Herb. Took you long enough to get in there. #UFCChicago

— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) July 26, 2015

Fucking beautiful @TJDillashaw

— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) July 26, 2015

WOW!! That’s what I’m talking about @TJDillashaw is tha MAN!!!

— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) July 26, 2015

Que pena deve ter sentido o tempo parado , vamos pra próxima barão

— Wanderlei Silva (@wandfc) July 26, 2015

damn that’s the KO of the year @TJDillashaw is amazing

— Diego Sanchez UFC (@DiegoSanchezUFC) July 26, 2015

#illashaw #thrillashaw #killashaw #dillashaw

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) July 26, 2015

T.J just landed 100 strikes for that finish unreal #UFCChicago should of stopped earlier

— Jerome-Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) July 26, 2015

I’m coming ….. All do respect to the champ, I know this “game” he brings! #UFCChicago @ufc

— Raphael Assuncao (@RaphaAssuncao) July 26, 2015

A healthy Dominick Cruz vs TJ Dillashaw is by far the most exciting potential matchup the @UFC could make right now!

— Cathal Pendred (@Pendred) July 26, 2015

#killashaw @TJDillashaw !!!! #UFCChicago

— Joseph Benavidez (@JoeJitsu) July 26, 2015

Damn homie! @TJDillashaw

— Urijah Faber (@UrijahFaber) July 26, 2015

Herb certainly gave Barao his chances. Barao should fight at 145lbs imo. I hope Renan is ok. Another slick performance from TJ. #UFCChicago

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) July 26, 2015

#Daaaaaamn you got KTFO Man!!! @TJDillashaw just #Beasted an #Animal!!! @UFCONFOX @ufc #UFCChicago GREAT FIGHTS!!! pic.twitter.com/426t2qXJv8

— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) July 26, 2015

Another beautiful performance @TJDillashaw !! Congrats brotha!!!

— chad mendes (@chadmendes) July 26, 2015

T.J Dillashaw made Barao look like an amateur. Beautiful performance. Real champ.

— Ruslan Magomedov (@MagomedovUFC) July 26, 2015

TATE VS. RONDA III?

@jessicaevileye braided up like Allen Iverson ! @Showtimepettis

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) July 26, 2015

Let’s go @MieshaTate !!!!!!!!! @UFC

— heatherjoclark (@heatherjoclark) July 26, 2015

Man @JESSICAEYE hands are in point tonight!#UFCChicago

— Roger Narvaez (@Silverback316) July 26, 2015

Dayum!!! Nice punch by @MieshaTate she has Jessica right where she wants her #UFCChicago

— Raquel Pennington (@RockyPMMA) July 26, 2015

Tonight, the “no shots to the back of the head rule” has been suspended. #UFCChicago

— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) July 26, 2015

Damm @MieshaTate with that over hand

— Boom Boom (@BostonSalmon) July 26, 2015

Eye loves blocking the over hand right with her face

— Will Brooks (@illwillbrooks86) July 26, 2015

Now this is a real fight not like that running around crap

— Diego Sanchez UFC (@DiegoSanchezUFC) July 26, 2015

Damn, I don’t think any of us saw Miesha knocking Eye down, def not twice. Tate looks a LOT better since her move to Vegas. Good for her!

— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) July 26, 2015

Tate is way tougher than Bryan lol

— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) July 26, 2015

Wtf was that??? Full back mount ref wake up

— Dhiego Lima (@DhLimaMMA) July 26, 2015

Yves Lavigne, that’s an awful stand up. You’ve been refereeing too long to do something like that. #UFCChicago

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) July 26, 2015

That ref needs sacking for that stand up there! #UFCChicago

— John Maguire (@MaguireTheOne) July 26, 2015

Stand up from back mount? ???????#UFCChicago #dafark

— Dylan Andrews (@dylanthevillian) July 26, 2015

Come on Yves Lavigne!??! Stand up from back control?? You gotta let the fighters decide who wins.

— Mike Brown (@mikebrownmma) July 26, 2015

Miesha is tough as nails, I just don’t think she needs to prove it to us every fight. #UFCChicago

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) July 26, 2015

I guess will see @RondaRousey vs @MieshaTate 3 @ufc

— Manny Gamburyan (@MannyGamburyan) July 26, 2015

I wish he was ref’ing my fight! nothing happened no attacks = stalling = stand up #UFCGlasgow https://t.co/gmAhLHPoRv

— Ross Pearson (@RossTheRealDeal) July 26, 2015

Am I the only one who would kinda rather see Tate v Cyborg at 140 then Tate/Rousey III ?

— Julie Kedzie (@julesk_fighter) July 26, 2015

I am sorry everyone ;( congrats to Miesha .

— Jessica Eye (@jessicaevileye) July 26, 2015

ALL THE SPINNING S**T

Felder vs barboza is my favorite fight matchup of the night! I think Felder wins #FOX

— Dominick Cruz (@TheDomin8r) July 26, 2015

Calling this fight to be fight of the night

— Tim Sylvia (@timsylviamma) July 26, 2015

Spinning shit, FTW!!! #UFCChicago

— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) July 26, 2015

That was a highlight reel groin shot! #UFCChicago

— Cathal Pendred (@Pendred) July 26, 2015

My lord…….ouch #UFCONFOX

— Brian Stann (@BrianStann) July 26, 2015

I felt that!!!!!

— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) July 26, 2015

Wow my nuts hurt from that kick @ufc #UFCChicago

— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) July 26, 2015

Bet @EdsonBarbozaJR could use a @StitchDuran right abt now.

— Charlie Brenneman (@SpaniardMMA) July 26, 2015

Nate Diaz is raging out watching all the spin strikes

— Will Brooks (@illwillbrooks86) July 26, 2015

Cowboy said this fight would come down to Grit…..he was right

— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) July 26, 2015

Sick fight!! dexter is tough as nails… Barboza too!! #UFCChicago

— Dan Ige (@DDANIMALL) July 26, 2015

What an amazing, technical fight!!! #FelderVsBarboza

— Dana White (@danawhite) July 26, 2015

FOTN !!!

— Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) July 26, 2015

That fight had everyone on the edge of their seats waiting for some crazy spinning shit to land and put someone OUT!!! #UFCChicago

— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) July 26, 2015

Well Felder should have it but who knows. Fuckin shame, man. These guys work hard just so a couple jabronies can flip a coin at the end.

— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) July 26, 2015

I vote these dudes both get the win bonus & #FOTN bonus unreal!! @danawhite thx #JoeSilva I feel like I owe u $60!!! @ufc #ufc @UFCONFOX

— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) July 26, 2015

Chicago….way to bomb another decision. Congrats to @felderpaul the REAL winner. #bullshit

— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) July 26, 2015

Great win @EdsonBarbozaJR!!!

— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) July 26, 2015

THE FIRE IS OUT

Go GOMI!!!! https://t.co/4b4LHHG2Em

— ????tatsuya kawajiri (@CRUSHER_MMA) July 26, 2015

Alright I’m going with @JoeLauzon #100% #USA #SUBMISSION

— Diego Sanchez UFC (@DiegoSanchezUFC) July 26, 2015

Just like that to the end walk away victorious @ufc @JoeLauzon

— Manny Gamburyan (@MannyGamburyan) July 26, 2015

U know yur a bad man when u beat yur opponent up enough and just stand up and walk away

— Roger Narvaez (@Silverback316) July 26, 2015

@JoeLauzon even better than a submission you made him quit!

— Diego Sanchez UFC (@DiegoSanchezUFC) July 26, 2015

Haha ref didn’t even stop it @JoeLauzon says Gomi had enough lol #UFCChicago

— John Maguire (@MaguireTheOne) July 26, 2015

J-LO BJ Penn’d that finish. #UFCChicago

— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) July 26, 2015

That was quick!!! Lauzon w/ the Ground & Pound Finish, via Fighter Stoppage..???. Hmmmm #HerbDean 0 Lauzon 1

— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) July 26, 2015

@BrianStann doesn’t have to get his hair cut like @Showtimepettis now. Damn it. I was hoping for a decision.

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) July 26, 2015

We can call the finish to our fights now ? #UFCChicago

— Angela Magana UFC (@AngelaMagana1) July 26, 2015

I think Gomi can make 145 🙂 #UFCONFOX

— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) July 26, 2015

The judges still gonna give it to Gomi. Sorry, Lauzon.

— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) July 26, 2015

The fight stops when I say it stops! Thanks to everyone for all the support. Watch http://t.co/CjjH5isVPp tomorrow morning for my take! @ufc

— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) July 26, 2015

I love these. #UFCChicago #teamLauzon @ufc https://t.co/KpBAOCgKPH

— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) July 26, 2015

I love these. #UFCChicago #teamLauzon @ufc

A photo posted by Joe Lauzon (@joelauzon) on Jul 25, 2015 at 7:05pm PDT

Donald Cerrone might be penciled in to face UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos later this year but he’s always willing to make time for others.

Speaking with Chael Sonnen this week, Cerrone explained why interim UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor wouldn’t get into his head if and when the Irishman moves back to 155 pounds.

Although, in so doing he describes how Dos Anjos has already managed to.

“Let him come on with it,” Cerrone said. “Oh f**k, come on Chael. Bring that s**t on. The only problem is he’s not going to be able to do that s**t talking stuff with me because [Dos Anjos] is walking a f***ing thin line with me right now.

“When I saw [Dos Anjos] at the [UFC Fan] expo we were joking around. ‘Let’s get this date going.’ As soon as I leave the expo he tweets at me saying, ‘Cowboy when I see you again you’re going 0-2 to me’ so he starts the fire.”

Cerrone and Dos Anjos even shot a quick, friendly video together prior to UFC 189 in Las Vegas. Nate Diaz wasn’t impressed.

“When we were together, b***h you weren’t saying nothing now I turn my back you want to tweet to me all crazy?” said Cerrone. “Next time I see Dos Anjos I might f***ing punch him in the mouth. You have to see me, b***h. So if McGregor wants to talk s**t? It doesn’t fly with Cowboy. That’s not how I was raised.

“You can’t just hide behind Twitter, hide behind the UFC. ‘Oh, you can’t hit me until we fight.’ Nah, you’ve got to stand up for what you’re talking about. Hopefully we won’t cross paths. He hasn’t crossed the line and pissed me off just yet, but he’s walking the line, for sure.”

You have to wonder what it would take to get over that line. Someone like McGregor might know.

“Conor’s just good at f***ing talking s**t,” said Cerrone. “If I was to fight Conor and he gets on public TV and talks s**t that wouldn’t fly with me. At the first opportunity of seeing him I’d check him.

“We might be crossing paths but who the f**k knows. I’d welcome that. Hopefully he talks s**t and I slap the s**t out of him, pump the pay-per-views up and I make four million dollars.”

5 MUST-READ STORIES

‘Overrated.’ Renan Barao talks about his weight before UFC on FOX 16, what went wrong the first time he fought T.J. Dillashaw, why thinks Dillashaw is overrated, Nova Uniao criticism and more.

‘Bad timing.’ Duane Ludwig talks about his recent comments regarding Team Alpha Male, what he meant by those comments, what makes Dillashaw special, the rematch against Barao and more.

Cupcake. Miesha Tate talks about her UFC on FOX 16 fight against Jessica Eye and a possible title shot against Ronda Rousey if she wins in Chicago.

‘Bethe made a bad, bad choice.’ Jessamyn Duke says Ronda Rousey will be ‘very vengeful’ against Bethe Correia at UFC 190.

Picks. Luke Thomas makes his predictions for UFC on FOX 16.

MEDIA STEW

UFC on FOX 16 embedded episode 2.

UFC 189 fight motion.

UFC on FOX 16 open workouts.

Episode 3 of Joe Lauzon’s UFC on FOX 16 vlog.

Get to know Raymond Daniels ahead of GLORY 23.

TTTHS.

Dana doesn’t need you’s goofs’ money.

Long watches.

5 Rounds Today with Riccardo Ammendolia – FIVE Grappling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & More

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TWEETS

Wanted.

WANTED RDA Reward UFC GOLD https://t.co/svR27pCiqw

— Cowboy Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) July 23, 2015

WANTED RDA Reward UFC GOLD

A photo posted by Donald Cerrone (@cowboycerrone) on Jul 23, 2015 at 3:20pm PDT

Beef.

As the champion I would think that u would want to fight the #1 person instead of running @Ruthless_RL bc we have unfinished business

— Johny Hendricks (@JohnyHendricks) July 23, 2015

Judging by the size of your belly I doubt you do much running these days https://t.co/sFDLXeoEFx

— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) July 23, 2015

@JanBlachowicz no you won’t

— Anthony Johnson (@Anthony_Rumble) July 23, 2015

@JanBlachowicz that’s cute lol I needed that laugh!

— Anthony Johnson (@Anthony_Rumble) July 23, 2015

i’d pin @ChrisWeidmanUFC in the 1st round he wrestled for hofstra i wrestled for @OSUAthletics @CowboyWrestling https://t.co/baUXfuR4F8

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) July 23, 2015

TBT.

#TBT This is the tournament that put me on the map. As you can see there was some serious talent on… https://t.co/08HaVsNjJK

— Carlos Condit (@CarlosCondit) July 23, 2015

#TBTpic to my victory over Carlos Condit https://t.co/OnfhA71uVq pic.twitter.com/LETpPDMxKD

— Johny Hendricks (@JohnyHendricks) July 23, 2015

Nice.

Looking forward to @StitchDuran being part of the @MMAWorldSeries team #WSOF-22 August 1st pic.twitter.com/WRNd890xKE

— Ray Sefo (@SugarRaySefo) July 23, 2015

Lawyer up, Wandy.

@DarylJohnson24 😉

— Dana White (@danawhite) July 23, 2015

Get well soon.

FUCK. MY. LIFE!

— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) July 22, 2015

I pulled my groin doing THIS https://t.co/pel4oX6noc

— Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) July 23, 2015

Careful.

On route to Glasgow to drink the city dry….lock up your sons

— Joanne Calderwood (@DRkneevil) July 23, 2015

Mayhem.

You can grill mayhem for 9 hours and he still won’t tell you what you came to hear… Bootleg journalist.

— mayhem (@mayhemmiller) July 23, 2015

Dang.

@ufcmma7 who????

— Dana White (@danawhite) July 23, 2015

@MrAwesomeZach it was a slow news day and those weirdos will literally write about ANYTHING!!!!!

— Dana White (@danawhite) July 24, 2015

This Week in Struggle.

So I lost. I’m still in shock. It was entertaining atleast. I ate Oreos and pizza to feel better. If u r still bitter I suggest the same.

— Todd Duffee (@ToddDuffee) July 22, 2015

Is it weird or illegal that I’m following my 5 year olds camp bus today since it’s the first day ? She was nervous so said I’d follow bus.

— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) July 20, 2015

Sure feel like I drive the country ALONE most miles. pic.twitter.com/poeRmQ2sg6

— Cowboy Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) July 20, 2015

Party foul @ExpressLife. Went to put the new pants on and… pic.twitter.com/WVvkdfSm1E

— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) July 24, 2015

flight delayed while boarded because the propellers aren’t working, then flight attendant sprints down the isle screaming “CALL 911!!!” ….

— sarah moras (@sarahcheesecake) July 22, 2015

This was the highlight of my day… what was yours? the life of an injured fighter #thestruggleisreal #fatlife pic.twitter.com/taFpa2gU0Z

— ‘Rowdy’ Bec Rawlings (@RowdyBec) July 23, 2015

Been going barefoot in the summers for about 10 years now and just got kicked out of my first place ever due to no shoes!

— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) July 20, 2015

My no sodium breakfast looks and tastes delicious. #TrickTheBrain pic.twitter.com/wUeCWeCu5s

— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) July 20, 2015

Be carefull when you choose sparing partner 😀 pic.twitter.com/plX3sk9gwg

— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) July 22, 2015

FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announced yesterday (July 23 2015)

Ian McCall out, Willie Gates vs. Dustin Ortiz at UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Teixeira

Oluwale Bamgbose vs. Uriah Hall at UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Teixeira

FANPOST OF THE DAY

Today’s Fanpost of the Day comes via theTruthProphet.

You are all missing the point about “Stitch” Duran! Stop whining all you APOLOGISTS!

At its very core this is a wonderful success story, symbolic of all the rights and freedoms we as Americans enjoy.

The Facts:

1. The UFC – An American Success Story: Against all odds and opposition at the highest levels, the UFC managed to gain widespread popularity and acceptance on a global scale, within a relatively short period of a decade!

2. “Stitch” Duran’s Freedom of Expression: A right our great nation has afforded us; a right “Stitch”,a proud American, exercised in sharing with us his thoughts honestly and uncensored on his employers.

3. The UFC’s Right to Protect Its Interests: America – a capitalist society! Enough said.

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