Rematch! Five Key Questions Heading Into UFC 202

We are now just one day away from what very well could be the biggest card of the year, as UFC 202 is slated to take place tomorrow night (August 20, 2016) live on pay-per-view (PPV) from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event will feature a highly anticipated grudge match between

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We are now just one day away from what very well could be the biggest card of the year, as UFC 202 is slated to take place tomorrow night (August 20, 2016) live on pay-per-view (PPV) from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event will feature a highly anticipated grudge match between bitter rivals Nate Diaz and reigning 145-pound kingpin Conor McGregor. The co-main event of the evening will play host to a pivotal light heavyweight scrap between former title challengers Anthony Johnson and Glover Teixeira.

As the event nears closer, let’s take a look at five key questions heading into UFC 202:

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Top 10 Most Anticipated Rematches In UFC History

Fight week is well underway here at LowKickMMA, as fight fans are on the edges of their seats waiting for the blockbuster UFC 202 card which is slated to take place this weekend (Sat., August 20, 2016) live on pay-per-view (PPV) from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card has been filled out

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Fight week is well underway here at LowKickMMA, as fight fans are on the edges of their seats waiting for the blockbuster UFC 202 card which is slated to take place this weekend (Sat., August 20, 2016) live on pay-per-view (PPV) from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card has been filled out quite nicely from top to bottom, but it’s safe to say that all eyes are on the main event: a highly-anticipated rematch between Nate Diaz and featherweight champion Conor McGregor.

As arguably the biggest fight of the year approaches, it’s an interesting time to take a look back at 10 of the most anticipated rematches in promotional history:

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Eight Times Robbie Lawler Absolutely Destroyed His Opponent

Few fighters embody their nickname better than reigning UFC welterweight champion “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler. Lawler has time and time again proved his warrior spirit inside of the Octagon, fighting with a relentless and ruthless style and backing down from no man. Because of his that style, Lawler has become a fan favorite and will defend his

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Few fighters embody their nickname better than reigning UFC welterweight champion “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler. Lawler has time and time again proved his warrior spirit inside of the Octagon, fighting with a relentless and ruthless style and backing down from no man.

Because of his that style, Lawler has become a fan favorite and will defend his crown once again this upcoming weekend (Sat., July 30, 2016) in the main event of UFC 201 live on pay-per-view (PPV) from Atlanta, Georgia.

Looking to make the third defense of his 170-pound strap, the “Ruthless” one will take on No. 4-ranked Tyron “The Chosen One” Woodley. Woodley, a former NCAA Division I All-American wrestler, possesses a unique combination of speed and explosive power, and he should provide the champion with a solid test.

As the fight nears closer, it’s an interesting time to look back on the legendary career of Robbie Lawler. Lawler’s career has seen hardships as well as triumph, but he’s always brought it on fight night, and because of that, he’s compiled his fair share of brutal victories.

Let’s take a look back on just eight times that Lawler absolutely destroyed his opponent:

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Six Biggest USADA Busts In The UFC So Far

Attempting to rid the sport of performance-enhancing-drugs (PEDs), the UFC signed a deal with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) last summer to implement a new and stricter drug testing program. When the partnership was first announced, now former UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta famously stated that “it’s going to get a lot worse before it

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Attempting to rid the sport of performance-enhancing-drugs (PEDs), the UFC signed a deal with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) last summer to implement a new and stricter drug testing program. When the partnership was first announced, now former UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta famously stated that “it’s going to get a lot worse before it gets better.” Perhaps he was right, as we’ve seen our fair share of fighters popped by USADA in recent memory.

In fact, we’ve seen two of the sport’s biggest stars notified of potential anti-doping violations in just the last few weeks alone. With that being said, it’s interesting to take a look back at USADA’s short history working with the UFC.

Whether it be the most shocking or the most impactful, let’s take a look at the six biggest busts by USADA in the UFC:

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Three Fights For Brock Lesnar To Take Next

After nearly five years away from the sport, former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar made his triumphant return to action in the co-main event of last weekend’s (July 9, 2016) UFC 200 from Las Vegas, Nevada. Ending his previous UFC tenure due to a brutal battle with Diverticulitis, Lesnar claimed that he was healthy and rejuvenated,

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After nearly five years away from the sport, former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar made his triumphant return to action in the co-main event of last weekend’s (July 9, 2016) UFC 200 from Las Vegas, Nevada. Ending his previous UFC tenure due to a brutal battle with Diverticulitis, Lesnar claimed that he was healthy and rejuvenated, and he appeared to be just that.

Taking on legendary knockout artist Mark Hunt, Lesnar had a difficult task on his hands, and many were counting him out. However, “The Beast” coasted to a somewhat dominant unanimous decision victory, looking fantastic in the process.

In the aftermath of the win, Lesnar left a door open for a possible future with the UFC despite his return being previously billed as a ‘one off’ fight given his current contract with WWE. If he does indeed decide to stick around, Lesnar, now ranked at No. 8 in the heavyweight division, will likely be in line for a huge fight.

Let’s take a look at three possible fights for “The Beast” to take next:

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Bad Blood: Top Five Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier Moments

Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier have taken part in one of the richest rivalries in the history of mixed martial arts (MMA) over the last few years. As the clear cut two best light heavyweights on the planet, it’s not surprising that their paths have crossed, but the bad blood between the two runs much

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Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier have taken part in one of the richest rivalries in the history of mixed martial arts (MMA) over the last few years. As the clear cut two best light heavyweights on the planet, it’s not surprising that their paths have crossed, but the bad blood between the two runs much deeper than just a good-natured competitive rivalry.

Since their first meeting, which took place at January 2015’s UFC 182, many things have changed. Jones, who defended his title with a decisive unanimous decision victory over “DC” in the first outing, is no longer the undisputed light heavyweight king.

After being arrested on felony hit-and-run charges in April 2015, “Bones” had his title stripped, and essentially gave Cormier the opportunity to win the vacant title, an opportunity the former Olympian seized. Jones finally returned at last April’s UFC 197, scoring a decision victory over Ovince Saint Preux to become the interim 205-pound title holder.

Nearly a year and a half later, the two men will finally settle the score, as their highly-anticipated rematch is set to take place at next weekend’s (Sat., July 9, 2016) UFC 200 from the brand new T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

With fight week upon us, let’s take a look at the five best moments between two of the sport’s most bitter rivals:

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