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Brock Lesnar Officially Returns To WWE

By Chris Howie MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar, who made his name in the world of professional wrestling before setting his sights on the confines of the Octagon, has officially returned to the “squared circle” after weeks of rumors surrounding him. Lesnar was rumored to appear …

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Nick Diaz To Compete In BJJ Super-Fight

By Chris Howie MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Nick Diaz will compete in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu super fight at the first ever World Jiu-Jitsu Expo next month in Long Beach, CA. Diaz, who retired from MMA following a UFC 143 loss to Carlos Condit and who also faces a nine month suspension …

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Kampmann Vs. Ellenberger Headlines TUF Live Finale

By Chris Howie MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Jake Ellenberger and Martin Kampmann will fight in the main event of The Ultimate Fighter Live on June 1st in a fight that will have welterweight title shot implications according to UFC President Dana White. “The welterweight division is stacked and Jake Ellenberger and …

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Alistair Overeem Fails Pre-Fight Drug Test, UFC 146 In Limbo

By Chris Howie MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Alistair Overeem has failed a pre-fight drug screening due to elevated T/E (testosterone/epitestosterone) ratio and is now unlikely to be facing Junior Dos Santos in the main event of UFC 146. The Nevada State Athletic Commission surprised six fighters last week at the UFC …

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Frank Mir Excited About Possibly Getting Title Shot At UFC 146

By Chris Howie MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer With the news this week that Alistair Overeem has failed a pre-fight drug test for elevated testosterone levels, the likelihood of someone stepping into replace him at UFC 146 in the main event against UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior Dos Santos is quite high. Former …

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Heavyweight Title Still On The Line May

By Chris Howie MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer Whether he fights Alistair Overeem or not, Junior Dos Santos will still be in the cage on May 26th according to UFC President Dana White who confirmed the current heavyweight champion will still be action today. Who Dos Santos will defend the title against …

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