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UFC on FOX 16 Embedded, Episode 1: ‘Now you know why I’m evil’

In the first episode of UFC on FOX 16 Embedded, T.J. Dillashaw gets in a training session, Renan Barao answers questions, Jessica Eye gets some treatment, and Miesha Tate has some food with friends.

In the first episode of UFC on FOX 16 Embedded, T.J. Dillashaw gets in a training session, Renan Barao answers questions, Jessica Eye gets some treatment, and Miesha Tate has some food with friends.

Pros react to UFC’s firing of ‘Stitch’ Duran

In a surprising decision Tuesday, legendary cutman Jacob ‘Stitch’ Duran admitted he was fired by the UFC for his recent comments about the Reebok deal. Check out how MMA fighters, and others, reacted to the news below.

Soooo we the fighters are assed out because @StitchDuran spoke his mind? Smfh when one door closes another opens. Much respect to you Stitch

— Anthony Johnson (@Anthony_Rumble) July 22, 2015

There is only one man I want wrapping my hands and handling my corner in the @ufc That is @StitchDuran best cut-man in the business.

— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) July 22, 2015

Seeing Burt and stitch go is pretty sad

— ike vallie-flagg (@IKEVF) July 22, 2015

@StitchDuran sad to see you go brother. My favourite hand wrapper !!!

— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) July 21, 2015

Gotta say @StitchDuran was top 3 nicest ppl I met during my @ufc tenure. He’ll find success wherever he goes. Ps his book was great.

— Charlie Brenneman (@SpaniardMMA) July 22, 2015

Is there more to this story on Stitch? Bc my boy was that guy! Wrapped hands like a boss and one of the best at his job.

— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) July 22, 2015

Hey @StitchDuran THANK YOU for not being afraid to speak the TRUTH. And THANKS for helping to keep ME in my fights. @UFC AND @Reebok yikes.

— Nathan Quarry (@NateRockQuarry) July 22, 2015

How about some of the @UFC FIGHTERS speaking FOR @StitchDuran? Oh, that’s right. You’ll all keep quiet until it’s YOU. @MMAFA

— Nathan Quarry (@NateRockQuarry) July 22, 2015

How the fuck can the UFC fire @StitchDuran??? I hope he’ll still be working for @InvictaFights!

— Peggy Morgan (@peggymorganmma) July 22, 2015

First Burt now Stitch! @StitchDuran is the man. So much for freedom of speech.

— marivi weidman (@Mariviweidman) July 22, 2015

Sorry to hear about @StitchDuran. Makes no sense which makes perfect sense I guess given those making the decision.

— Dethrone Royalty (@dethrone) July 22, 2015

Stand by your family. https://t.co/qcr6aegFeN pic.twitter.com/K5oHP3Q2we

— Bad Boy (@BadBoy) July 22, 2015

@StitchDuran sorry to hear it, my man

— Sean McCorkle (@BigSexyMcCorkle) July 22, 2015

In a surprising decision Tuesday, legendary cutman Jacob ‘Stitch’ Duran admitted he was fired by the UFC for his recent comments about the Reebok deal. Check out how MMA fighters, and others, reacted to the news below.

Olivier Aubin-Mercier to face Chris Wade at UFC FIght Night 74 in Saskatoon

A couple up-and-comers in the UFC’s lightweight division will clash on Aug. 23, when Montreal’s Olivier-Aubin Mercier takes on Chris Wade.
The UFC announced the fight on Monday via its UFC Canada Twitter feed.
The 26-year old Mercier (6-1) h…

A couple up-and-comers in the UFC’s lightweight division will clash on Aug. 23, when Montreal’s Olivier-Aubin Mercier takes on Chris Wade.

The UFC announced the fight on Monday via its UFC Canada Twitter feed.

The 26-year old Mercier (6-1) has won two fights in a row, his latest coming at UFC 186 in April against David Machaud, whom he submitted via third-round rear-naked choke. Mercier was a finalist on The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia fighting as a welterweight. He dropped a split decision against Chad Laprise in the Finale.

The former collegiate wrestler Wade (10-1) has gone undefeated in the UFC since choking out Cain Carrizosa at UFC 177 in his debut. The 27-year old New Yorker is coming off a decision victory over Christos Giagos at UFC Fight Night 68 in New Orleans. Wade also has a decision victory over Zhang Lipeng.

UFC Fight Night 74 takes place at the SaskTel Centre on Aug. 23 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The main event will pit featherweight upstart Max Holloway against Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace, Charles Oliveira. Other fights slated for the card are Rick Story vs. Erick Silva and Patrick Cote vs. Josh Burkman.

Michael Bisping suffers ‘painful’ toe injury at UFC Fight Night 72

When it comes to gnarly toe injuries, Jon Jones‘ UFC 159 masterpiece still takes the cake. But Michael Bisping came away with a weird one of his own at UFC Fight Night 72.

“The skin at the bottom of my toe came off, I think at the end of the first or at some point in the second round,” Bisping said at Saturday’s post-fight press conference. “Just an annoying injury, basically. Every step that I took was painful, but you know, what are you going to do?”

But really. Bisping’s toe. Looks like someone took a cheese shredder to the bottom of his toe and sliced it. pic.twitter.com/0F23J7jweo

— Shanda (@UFC_Shanda) July 18, 2015

It may not have been pretty, but in the end Bisping’s toe bacon mattered little. The 36-year-old persevered to capture a hard-fought split decision over Thales Leites in UFC Fight Night 72’s main event, pushing his newfound win streak to two straight.

When it comes to gnarly toe injuries, Jon Jones‘ UFC 159 masterpiece still takes the cake. But Michael Bisping came away with a weird one of his own at UFC Fight Night 72.

“The skin at the bottom of my toe came off, I think at the end of the first or at some point in the second round,” Bisping said at Saturday’s post-fight press conference. “Just an annoying injury, basically. Every step that I took was painful, but you know, what are you going to do?”

It may not have been pretty, but in the end Bisping’s toe bacon mattered little. The 36-year-old persevered to capture a hard-fought split decision over Thales Leites in UFC Fight Night 72’s main event, pushing his newfound win streak to two straight.

Video: Jimmie Rivera knocks out Marcus Brimage in under two minutes in UFC debut

Jimmie Rivera debuted in style.

The Team Tiger Schulman product starched Marcus Brimage via TKO in just 1:29 at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites on Saturday in Scotland. It was his first fight in the UFC.

Rivera (17-1), a New Jersey native, has not lost a fight since 2008. His teammate, Lyman Good, also debuted in the UFC this week and scored a knockout inside the first round against Andrew Craig at UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee on Wednesday night in San Diego.

Brimage (7-5) has lost two in a row and four of his last five.

Welcome to the UFC @JimmieRivera135! #UFCGlasgow http://t.co/KTeWSfvnZg

— #UFCGlasgow (@ufc) July 18, 2015

Jimmie Rivera debuted in style.

The Team Tiger Schulman product starched Marcus Brimage via TKO in just 1:29 at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites on Saturday in Scotland. It was his first fight in the UFC.

Rivera (17-1), a New Jersey native, has not lost a fight since 2008. His teammate, Lyman Good, also debuted in the UFC this week and scored a knockout inside the first round against Andrew Craig at UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee on Wednesday night in San Diego.

Brimage (7-5) has lost two in a row and four of his last five.


Video: Brennan Ward smashes ‘The Leprechaun’ at Bellator 140

Brennan Ward added another KO to his career stats with a devastating first-round finish of Roger Carroll at Bellator 140 on Friday night. Watch the knockout above.
Watch the slow motion replay below.

Brennan Ward added another KO to his career stats with a devastating first-round finish of Roger Carroll at Bellator 140 on Friday night. Watch the knockout above.

Watch the slow motion replay below.