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Chael Sonnen‘s indefinite suspension sticks; says he will retire. Jorge Masvidal vs. KJ Noons set for Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum Frankie Edgar pushing off surgery for bulging discs; opts for epidural injections for pain. Shinya.

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Chael Sonnen‘s indefinite suspension sticks; says he will retire.

Jorge Masvidal vs. KJ Noons set for Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum

Frankie Edgar pushing off surgery for bulging discs; opts for epidural injections for pain.

Shinya Aoki vs. Rich Clementi on for DREAM 17.

Matt Hamill has a movie coming out. Yep, probably with subtitles.

UFC 130 Video: Rampage Jackson Video Diary 1

UFC 130 takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 28.  After lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard both suffered injuries and were forced to withdraw from the card, the light heavyweight showdown between Quinton “Rampage” Jack…

UFC 130 takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 28.  After lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard both suffered injuries and were forced to withdraw from the card, the light heavyweight showdown between Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Matt “Hammer” Hamill was elevated to main event status. 

In this video, Jackson is shown having problems sticking to his prescribed diet, and appears none too happy after being exposed for eating the wrong foods over the previous weekend. The video also introduces Jackson’s nutritionist, the woman in charge of making his meals leading up to the fight. Jackson is also seen clowning around and having fun with his staff, as he’s known to do. 

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UFC 130 News: Frankie Edgar on His Injury—’I’m Going to Need Surgery’

Bleacher Report’s Mike Hodges:After learning he would be forced off UFC 130, UFC lightweight-champion Frankie Edgar has been recovering properly in order to prepare for a third encounter against challenger Gray Maynard later this year. While al…

Bleacher Report’s Mike Hodges:

After learning he would be forced off UFC 130, UFC lightweight-champion Frankie Edgar has been recovering properly in order to prepare for a third encounter against challenger Gray Maynard later this year. 

While already undergoing treatment for his back, Edgar spoke to Ariel Helwani on “The MMA Hour” and discussed his injury, which could lead to surgery in the near future to further correct the issue.

“I think eventually I’m going to need surgery,” Edgar said. “Hopefully these shots will slow down the process and give me a couple more years without having to do the surgery.” 

On the show, Edgar said he has received four epidural injections to help address the issue, and he added it will take up to four days to determine whether the solution is successful or not. Should the shots not determine a successful outcome, Edgar said he will receive another set of shots in his nerves. 

Edgar said he had to get back surgery 11 years ago and occasionally has pain that prevents him from training for a day or two.

However, his recent spell has been more severe and has put him in so much pain that it was apparent he could no longer train for his title bout against Maynard—a decision that has disappoint Edgar and his training camp.

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Georges St-Pierre Returns to Training After UFC 129 Eye Injury Scare

Bleacher Report’s Michael Evans:Georges “Rush” St-Pierre retained his UFC welterweight championship for the sixth consecutive time on April 30, defeating top ranked contender Jake Shields with relative ease.  What makes the feat all the more ex…

Bleacher Report’s Michael Evans:

Georges “Rush” St-Pierre retained his UFC welterweight championship for the sixth consecutive time on April 30, defeating top ranked contender Jake Shields with relative ease.  What makes the feat all the more extraordinary is that St-Pierre did it with vision in just one eye. 

Despite fighting nearly blind for most of the fight, the champion was able to keep Shields from taking him down the entire five round affair.

St-Pierre suffered from hyphema, a bleeding in the eye.  He was required to wear an eye patch and use medicated drops until it healed.  He has since improved and has been cleared to resume training.

One of St-Pierre’s trainers, Bruno Fernandes, is also an eye specialist.  He said that in severe cases of hyphema the person can suffer permanent damage to their vision.  Although Georges had only 10 percent of his vision at one point, his case was not severe and he has made a full recovery.

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MMA News 5/16: Rampage Jackson, Fedor vs Henderson, Georges St-Pierre and More

Bleacher Report’s MMA news recap for Monday May 16:Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson says his fight with Miguel Torres is like David vs Goliath.Phil Davis does not plan on losing to Rashad Evans.Quinton “Rampage” Jackson says he will not fight past 35….

Bleacher Report’s MMA news recap for Monday May 16:

Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson says his fight with Miguel Torres is like David vs Goliath.

Phil Davis does not plan on losing to Rashad Evans.

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson says he will not fight past 35.

Anothony Pettis talks Gray Maynard and Clay Guida.

Fedor emerges as favorite over Dan Henderson.

Daniel Cormier and Jeff Monson added to Strikeforce card.

Georges St-Pierre returns to training after eye injury.

Frankie Edgar talks injury.

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UFC 130 News: Frankie Edgar on His Injury—’I’m Going to Need Surgery’

After learning he would be forced off UFC 130, UFC lightweight-champion Frankie Edgar has been recovering properly in order to prepare for a third encounter against challenger Gray Maynard later this year. While already undergoing treatment for hi…

After learning he would be forced off UFC 130, UFC lightweight-champion Frankie Edgar has been recovering properly in order to prepare for a third encounter against challenger Gray Maynard later this year. 

While already undergoing treatment for his back, Edgar spoke to Ariel Helwani on “The MMA Hour” and discussed his injury, which could lead to surgery in the near future to further correct the issue.

“I think eventually I’m going to need surgery,” Edgar said. “Hopefully these shots will slow down the process and give me a couple more years without having to do the surgery.” 

On the show, Edgar said he has received four epidural injections to help address the issue, and he added it will take up to four days to determine whether the solution is successful or not. Should the shots not determine a successful outcome, Edgar said he will receive another set of shots in his nerves. 

Edgar said he had to get back surgery 11 years ago and occasionally has pain that prevents him from training for a day or two.

However, his recent spell has been more severe and has put him in so much pain that it was apparent he could no longer train for his title bout against Maynard—a decision that has disappoint Edgar and his training camp.

“Not only do I not want to let down my bosses, Dana [White], Lorenzo [Fertitta] and those guys, I don’t want to let down my teammates,” he said.

For now, Edgar said he will rest and await his results, taking about 10 days off before he resumes training. While he is expected to return to the Octagon later this year, his main priority is to recuperate. 

“Just the rest alone made me feel a little better,” he said. “I think these shots will help me train at the capacity I need to train.”

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