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Jon Jones Would Replace Alistair Overeem, but Not Against Junior dos Santos

If Alistair Overeem isn’t able to challenge UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos at UFC 146, don’t count on seeing reigning light heavyweight champion Jon Jones taking his spot, according to ESPN.com. “It’s hard to even sa…

If Alistair Overeem isn’t able to challenge UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos at UFC 146, don’t count on seeing reigning light heavyweight champion Jon Jones taking his spot, according to ESPN.com. “It’s hard to even say because of two factors. First, it would be disrespectful of me to just look past Rashad completely like, […]

Groundswell Building for Mark Hunt to Replace Alistair Overeem at UFC 146

When Alistair Overeem failed his surprise drug test last week, it threw yet another UFC card into disarray. Overeem was scheduled to challenge UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos in the main event at UFC 146 on May 26.  Overeem, who had a t…

When Alistair Overeem failed his surprise drug test last week, it threw yet another UFC card into disarray. Overeem was scheduled to challenge UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos in the main event at UFC 146 on May 26.  Overeem, who had a testosterone-to-epitestosterone ratio of 14:1, has requested that his “B” sample be tested too, […]

UFC 146: Fabricio Werdum the Only Legitimate Option to Replace Alistair Overeem

Junior dos Santos’ first title defense as UFC heavyweight champion at UFC 146 is only seven weeks away. However, the Brazilian’s opponent remains very much up in the air after his currently scheduled foe, Alistair Overeem, failed a prefight…

Junior dos Santos’ first title defense as UFC heavyweight champion at UFC 146 is only seven weeks away. However, the Brazilian’s opponent remains very much up in the air after his currently scheduled foe, Alistair Overeem, failed a prefight drug test. Unless Overeem answers to the Nevada State Athletic Commission with a very good reason […]

Hendo to the Rescue: Why Dan Henderson Should Replace Overeem at UFC 146

After a month of nearly no MMA news in March, things heated up quickly in the month of April as UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos now likely sits without an opponent following Alistair Overeem’s failed drug test. Dos Santos was set to me…

After a month of nearly no MMA news in March, things heated up quickly in the month of April as UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos now likely sits without an opponent following Alistair Overeem’s failed drug test. Dos Santos was set to meet the former Strikeforce heavyweight champion at the event scheduled for May […]

UFC 146: Who Should Replace Alistair Overeem to Fight Junior Dos Santos?

The @RallyForMarkHunt Twitter account has gathered 135 followers. Not exactly a tidal wave, but then no other heavyweight on the UFC’s roster has quite captivated the fans’ imaginations as Mark Hunt has to replace Alistair Overeem and fight…

The @RallyForMarkHunt Twitter account has gathered 135 followers. Not exactly a tidal wave, but then no other heavyweight on the UFC’s roster has quite captivated the fans’ imaginations as Mark Hunt has to replace Alistair Overeem and fight for the UFC Heavyweight Championship against Junior Dos Santos at UFC 146 in Las Vegas on 26 […]

UFC 137: Josh Koscheck and 3 Other Fighters Who Could Replace GSP vs. Condit

Following the news of Georges St-Pierre’s knee injury, Josh Koscheck said he would be willing to step up on 11 days notice to fight Carlos Condit. Although this sounded good in theory, Dana White quickly shot down the rumors by saying Condit…

Following the news of Georges St-Pierre’s knee injury, Josh Koscheck said he would be willing to step up on 11 days notice to fight Carlos Condit. Although this sounded good in theory, Dana White quickly shot down the rumors by saying Condit must wait for St. Pierre to return from injury. Waiting on the sidelines like […]

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UFC 137: Josh Koscheck and 3 Other Fighters Who Could Replace GSP vs. Condit