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‘Cyborg’ vs Germaine De Randamie Targeted For UFC 201

According to Megan Olivi via UFC Tonight, UFC officials are targeting to get Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Justino back inside the Octagon in Atlanta for UFC 201. ‘Cyborg’s’ targeted opponent is said to be Germaine de Randamie who is coming off a big win in her home country of the Netherlands. Randamie (6-3) is riding a two-fight

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According to Megan Olivi via UFC Tonight, UFC officials are targeting to get Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Justino back inside the Octagon in Atlanta for UFC 201.

‘Cyborg’s’ targeted opponent is said to be Germaine de Randamie who is coming off a big win in her home country of the Netherlands.

Randamie (6-3) is riding a two-fight win streak since losing to Amanda Nunes in 2013 at UFC: Fight For The Troops 3. Randamie comes off of a first round TKO finish of Anna Elmose at UFC Fight Night 87 in Rotterdam earlier this month.

‘Cyborg'(16-1-1) is coming off her first round thrashing of Leslie Smith at UFC 198 in her hometown of Curitiba, Brazil, where the Brazilian powerhouse made her long-awaited UFC debut.

Justino’s bout at 198 took place at a catchweight of 140 pounds, as ‘Cyborg’ is the current Invicta FC featherweight champion (145 pounds), a division the UFC currently does not have for women.

Following the targeted bout’s announcement, Justino took to Twitter to do a little trash-talking:

While it was not said if Justino’s bout with Randamie will also be contested at a catchweight, MMA fans are gonna sleep happy tonight knowing we haven’t seen the last of ‘Cyborg’ in the UFC.

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Robbie Lawler vs. Tyron Woodley Confirmed For UFC 201 In Atlanta

After weeks of speculation, the rumored Robbie Lawler vs. Tyron Woodley welterweight championship tilt for July 30’s UFC 201 pay-per-view event has been confirmed. The UFC just confirmed that the 170-pound bout will headline the event from Atlanta’s Philips Arena online and tweeted this announcement: #UFC201 | @PhilipsArena. @Ruthless_RL vs @TWooodley. Let’s do this, ATL

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After weeks of speculation, the rumored Robbie Lawler vs. Tyron Woodley welterweight championship tilt for July 30’s UFC 201 pay-per-view event has been confirmed.

The UFC just confirmed that the 170-pound bout will headline the event from Atlanta’s Philips Arena online and tweeted this announcement:

Many feel that it’s a somewhat questionable booking, as Woodley has been out of action since he beat Kelvin Gastelum via controversial decision at UFC 183 in January 2015. He was supposed to face former champ Tyron Johny Hendricks in a title eliminator bout at October’s UFC 192, but was then promised a title shot when “Bigg Rigg” failed to make weight and backed out of the fight with a medical issue.

The booking is one of the rare instances where the UFC has promised a title shot and came through, and the No.3-ranked Woodley has only won two straight fights since No. 1 Rory MacDonald absolutely dominated him at UFC 174 in 2014. He does own a controversial win over recent title contender Carlos Condit where “The Natural Born Killer” tore his ACL off of a second-round takedown from “The Chosen One.”

MacDonald and No. 2 Stephen Thompson, who recently knocked out Hendricks in February, will face off for what should be the next shot at the winner of Lawler vs. Woodley in the main event of June 18’s UFC Fight Night 89 in the promotion’s debut in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

He’ll have his hands full with the surging champ Lawler, who has defended his belt twice since winning it from Hendricks in late 2014, defeating MacDonald in a bloody all-time great war at last summer’s UFC 189 before winning a highly controversial split decision of his own over Condit at this January’s UFC 195.

UFC 201 will mark the promotion’s first return to Atlanta since Jon Jones thoroughly defeated former friend and archrival Rashad Evans in their grudge match at 2012′ UFC 145.

 

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Robbie Lawler vs. Tyron Woodley Confirmed As UFC 201 Main Event

On Tuesday, the main event for the UFC 201 pay-per-view was announced.

Headlining the UFC 201 pay-per-view show in July will be UFC Welterweight Champion Robbie Lawler (26-10), as he puts his 170-pound title on the line against number three ranked U…

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On Tuesday, the main event for the UFC 201 pay-per-view was announced.

Headlining the UFC 201 pay-per-view show in July will be UFC Welterweight Champion Robbie Lawler (26-10), as he puts his 170-pound title on the line against number three ranked UFC Welterweight contender Tyron Woodley (15-3).

The Lawler-Woodley title bout had long been rumored, but was officially announced this week.

UFC 201 is scheduled for July 30, 2016 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

UFC 201 Picks Up A Pair Of New Fights For July

Two new fights were announced for UFC 201, as the Octagon returns to Atanta.

Along with the planned main event between Robbie Lawler vs. Tyron Woodley for the welterweight title, Siyar Bahadurzada meets Claudio Silva and Damien Brown takes on Cesar …

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Two new fights were announced for UFC 201, as the Octagon returns to Atanta.

Along with the planned main event between Robbie Lawler vs. Tyron Woodley for the welterweight title, Siyar Bahadurzada meets Claudio Silva and Damien Brown takes on Cesar Arzamendia.

Bahadurzada (22-6-1) has split his four UFC fights, returning from almost three years away recently and submitting Brandon Thatch. Silva (11-1) is a perfect 2-0, besting Brad Scott and Leon Edwards.

Brown (15-9) and Arzamendia (7-2) are each searching for their first win with the promotion after dropping their debuts.

UFC 201 takes place July 30 from the Philips Arena in Atlanta.

Robbie Lawler vs. Tyron Woodley Potentially Headed For UFC 201 Main Event

It appears that welterweight champion Robbie Lawler will be headed for a title tilt with top contender Tyron Woodley in the main event of July 30’s UFC 201 pay-per-view (PPV) as was previously rumored. Updating a prior statement from UFC President Dana White that said Lawler would ‘probably’ defend his title against Woodley at either

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It appears that welterweight champion Robbie Lawler will be headed for a title tilt with top contender Tyron Woodley in the main event of July 30’s UFC 201 pay-per-view (PPV) as was previously rumored.

Updating a prior statement from UFC President Dana White that said Lawler would ‘probably’ defend his title against Woodley at either UFC 201 or 202, who has been out of action since a closely-contested decision win over Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 183 in January 2015, word came on Wednesday’s (May 4, 2016) edition of UFC Tonight that “Ruthless” will potentially headline 201.

Fan favorite slugger Lawler has won five straight bouts in the UFC, including back-to-back “Fight of the Year” candidates against Rory MacDonald and Carlos Condit at UFC 189 and UFC 195, respectively, improving his record to an impressive 8-1 since he returned to the promotion in early 2013. Before moving down to welterweight, Lawler had lost five out of eight bouts fighting some of the top middleweight talent on the planet in Strikeforce.

Woodley, meanwhile, was supposed to face former champion and Lawler rival Johny Hendricks in the co-main event of UFC 192, but “Bigg Rigg” was forced out of the bout the day of weigh-ins due to complications with his highly-publicized and drastic weight cut. “The Chosen One” has won four out of his last five UFC matches, with the one defeat in that span an extremely lopsided decision loss to MacDonald at UFC 174.

White promised Woodley a title shot for the strange circumstances, and it looks like he’ll deliver on that promise if “Ruthess” vs. “The Chosen One” does indeed became UFC 201’s headliner.

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Coach Kavanagh: McGregor’s UFC Return To Be Announced ‘Soon’

The rollercoaster that is Conor McGregor’s UFC career has been one of endless undulation. From his historically hot start, to his tightly contested battle with Chad Mendes, to his unprecedented KO of former featherweight kingpin Jose Aldo and back down to his upset loss against Nate Diaz, “The Notorious’” time in the UFC has been

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The rollercoaster that is Conor McGregor’s UFC career has been one of endless undulation. From his historically hot start, to his tightly contested battle with Chad Mendes, to his unprecedented KO of former featherweight kingpin Jose Aldo and back down to his upset loss against Nate Diaz, “The Notorious’” time in the UFC has been anything but boring. Even when his name does not appear on any fight cards coming up in the near future, he still manages to dominate the headlines.

His recent verbal scuffle with UFC brass culminated with his removal from the landmark UFC 200 event, where McGregor was scheduled to try and avenge his only UFC loss to lightweight boxing ace Nate Diaz. Amid constant speculation as to when the Irish striker would make his return to the Octagon, his increasingly outspoken coach, John Kavanagh, gave his two cents today (May 3, 2016) on the ever-popular subject:

“[Conor will return at] 201 or 202, announcement to come soon I’m sure.”

So, according to Kavanagh, “The Notorious” should be making his return to combat at either UFC 201 or 202. There are currently no set dates for either of these cards and his opponent has obviously yet to be named, but if UFC President Dana White has anything to say on the matter (and you best believe he does), McGregor will face the winner of Jose Aldo versus Frankie Edgar who will step into the cage together for the interim featherweight title at UFC 200 on July 9.

However, there are just two problems with this. First, the gap between UFC 200 and UFC 201 (even 202) is entirely too close for either Edgar or Aldo to [successfully] make that turnaround and second, both McGregor and his teammates have been quite clear that the weight cut down to 145lbs is just too taxing on his body. So, the likely and heavily favored choice would be for McGregor and Nate Diaz to square off again and settle their business once and for all.

Either way, it’s looking more and more doubtful that Conor McGregor will ever return to the featherweight division that he so handily mowed through. He’s been quite vocal about his reluctance to relinquish his gold, but if his body just can’t handle the weight cut anymore, he may have to set his sights on the lightweight belt and his old pal, Mr. Rafael dos Anjos.

No matter what the outcome, you can bet your bottom dollar that “Notorious” will grace the Octagon with his presence again in 2016.

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