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Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Kevin Casey and Robert Drysdale fail post-fight drug tests following UFC 175 and TUF 19 Finale
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UFC middleweight and UFC light heavyweight fighter Robert Drysdale both failed post-fight drug tests following their wins at UFC 175 and TUF 19 Finale, respectively.
Kevin Casey, who was recently resigned to the UFC tested positive for drostanolone, which is a steroid. He knocked out Bubba Bush in 61 seconds at UFC 175 in the Fight Pass Prelims. Casey is a TUF 17 alum but lost to Josh Samman at the finale and was released by the UFC. He won three straight fights, including an RFA championship, until he received an offer to return to the promotion. It is hard to tell what the UFC will do with Casey, as this is his second run in the UFC.
On the other hand, Robert Drysdale is in a worse situation as this is his second failed drug test under the UFC banner. Although, he made his UFC debut just earlier this month at TUF 19 Finale. He tested positive for an elevated testosterone-to-epitestosterone ratio of 12 to 1. He failed a drug test when he was set to fight at UFC 167, for the same thing.
This was first reported by MMAjunkie.com.
Both fighters will receive temporary suspensions until they face the Nevada State Athletic Commission at the next scheduled hearing. They will receive a fine, a suspension and their fights will be overturned.
Sunday, July 27, 2014
What's next for the UFC on FOX 12 main card winners?
The highly anticipated event UFC on FOX 12 has come to a close resulting in some great fights and unexpected results.
In the main event, Robbie Lawler defeated Matt Brown in a unanimous decision, winning 4 of 5 rounds on two judges' scorecards, and 3 of 5 on the other judge's scorecard. Both warriors were expected to put on a great fight, as they did. Back and forth action was all throughout the fight. With the victory, Lawler will now be facing the welterweight champion Johny Hendricks in a rematch. Their first fight was a very close decision for Hendricks, as going into the last round it was tied. Hendricks then secured the final round with a takedown, to become the welterweight champion.
In the co-main event, light heavyweight contender Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson absolutely destroyed Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and TKO'd him in under a minute. Johnson is now considered a threat to the title, currently held by dominant champion Jon Jones, and a very scary man indeed.
Also on the main card, Dennis Bermudez dominated Clay Guida for the first round and the beginning of the second, before he submitted Guida via rear-naked choke.
Josh Thomson vs. Bobby Green started things off, where we saw Green win a split-decision.
A large discussion after every event is matchups to be made. Here are the fighters we think should face the main card winners of UFC on FOX 12.
Name: Bobby Green
Who he should fight next: Donald Cerrone
Bobby Green made a huge statement tonight when he won a split-decision over Josh Thomson. As Green, who is ranked #13 in lightweight, defeated a Top 5 opponent, he should now be awarded big name fights and considered a contender in the division. This victory was unquestionably his biggest win of his career. Cerrone, who is fresh off a win over Jim Miller, is definitely in title contention. If these two fought, the winner would be very close to a title shot.
Name: Dennis Bermudez
Who he should fight next: Ricardo Lamas
Tonight, Dennis Bermudez has transitioned from a featherweight prospect to a legit contender in the division. With an amazing victory over #7 ranked Clay Guida, he definitely deserves to fight a Top 5 opponent. With 3 of 5 top 5 featherweights booked for a fight, one of the only fights that makes sense is against Ricardo Lamas. Lamas, who is coming off of a win over Hacran Dias, is trying to work towards his way to another title shot. He fell prey to champion Jose Aldo last February. With many title shots still to come with Aldo vs. Chad Mendes this fall, and Swanson vs. Edgar this winter, these fighters with a win likely won't be awarded with a title shot, but likely a No. 1 contender bout.
Name: Anthony Johnson
Who he should fight next: Glover Teixeira
Anthony Johnson made a big statement when he defeated Phil Davis at UFC 172 in April, but made an even larger one when he TKO'd Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in under a minute. He is now considered a legit threat to the title, held by Jon Jones and deserves a fight that will get him either very close to the title, or will get him a fight with Jon Jones. Although Teixeira is coming off of a loss to champion Jon Jones, a win over Johnson would get him back into title contention. If Johnson beats Glover, that should earn him a title shot, as he would be on a 3 fight win streak in the UFC, 2 wins against Top 10 opponents.
Name: Robbie Lawler
Who he should fight next: Johny Hendricks - for the title
The winner of Robbie Lawler vs. Matt Brown was already getting a title shot against Johny Hendricks. Lawler deserves the title shot, as he defeated Brown earlier this evening. Riding a two fight win streak, he has beat Jake Ellenberger and Matt Brown, two top 10 welterweights in just over 2 months. Before that, he loss to Hendricks in a razor thin decision.
In the main event, Robbie Lawler defeated Matt Brown in a unanimous decision, winning 4 of 5 rounds on two judges' scorecards, and 3 of 5 on the other judge's scorecard. Both warriors were expected to put on a great fight, as they did. Back and forth action was all throughout the fight. With the victory, Lawler will now be facing the welterweight champion Johny Hendricks in a rematch. Their first fight was a very close decision for Hendricks, as going into the last round it was tied. Hendricks then secured the final round with a takedown, to become the welterweight champion.
In the co-main event, light heavyweight contender Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson absolutely destroyed Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and TKO'd him in under a minute. Johnson is now considered a threat to the title, currently held by dominant champion Jon Jones, and a very scary man indeed.
Also on the main card, Dennis Bermudez dominated Clay Guida for the first round and the beginning of the second, before he submitted Guida via rear-naked choke.
Josh Thomson vs. Bobby Green started things off, where we saw Green win a split-decision.
A large discussion after every event is matchups to be made. Here are the fighters we think should face the main card winners of UFC on FOX 12.
Name: Bobby Green
Who he should fight next: Donald Cerrone
Bobby Green made a huge statement tonight when he won a split-decision over Josh Thomson. As Green, who is ranked #13 in lightweight, defeated a Top 5 opponent, he should now be awarded big name fights and considered a contender in the division. This victory was unquestionably his biggest win of his career. Cerrone, who is fresh off a win over Jim Miller, is definitely in title contention. If these two fought, the winner would be very close to a title shot.
Name: Dennis Bermudez
Who he should fight next: Ricardo Lamas
Tonight, Dennis Bermudez has transitioned from a featherweight prospect to a legit contender in the division. With an amazing victory over #7 ranked Clay Guida, he definitely deserves to fight a Top 5 opponent. With 3 of 5 top 5 featherweights booked for a fight, one of the only fights that makes sense is against Ricardo Lamas. Lamas, who is coming off of a win over Hacran Dias, is trying to work towards his way to another title shot. He fell prey to champion Jose Aldo last February. With many title shots still to come with Aldo vs. Chad Mendes this fall, and Swanson vs. Edgar this winter, these fighters with a win likely won't be awarded with a title shot, but likely a No. 1 contender bout.
Name: Anthony Johnson
Who he should fight next: Glover Teixeira
Anthony Johnson made a big statement when he defeated Phil Davis at UFC 172 in April, but made an even larger one when he TKO'd Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in under a minute. He is now considered a legit threat to the title, held by Jon Jones and deserves a fight that will get him either very close to the title, or will get him a fight with Jon Jones. Although Teixeira is coming off of a loss to champion Jon Jones, a win over Johnson would get him back into title contention. If Johnson beats Glover, that should earn him a title shot, as he would be on a 3 fight win streak in the UFC, 2 wins against Top 10 opponents.
Name: Robbie Lawler
Who he should fight next: Johny Hendricks - for the title
The winner of Robbie Lawler vs. Matt Brown was already getting a title shot against Johny Hendricks. Lawler deserves the title shot, as he defeated Brown earlier this evening. Riding a two fight win streak, he has beat Jake Ellenberger and Matt Brown, two top 10 welterweights in just over 2 months. Before that, he loss to Hendricks in a razor thin decision.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Cub Swanson vs. Frankie Edgar set for main event of UFC on FOX 13 in Phoenix, AZ
The UFC will be making its debut in Phoenix on December 13th, 2014 with the fourth FOX card of the year, UFC on FOX 13.
Cub Swanson is set to take on fellow featherweight contender Frankie Edgar in what will most likely be a #1 Contender bout, and the winner will probably fight the champion, the winner of Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes.
Swanson has won 5 straight, most recently defeating Jeremy Stephens in a unanimous decision last June in the five-round main event of UFC Fight Night 44.
Edgar is currently on a 2 fight winning streak, most recently retired (for good) the future Hall of Famer and former champion B.J. Penn. He won via TKO in the third round, dominating the entire fight in the main event of the TUF 19 Finale earlier this month. Penn and Edgar were opposing coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 19. His most recent loss came to current featherweight champion, Jose Aldo.
Cub Swanson is set to take on fellow featherweight contender Frankie Edgar in what will most likely be a #1 Contender bout, and the winner will probably fight the champion, the winner of Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes.
Swanson has won 5 straight, most recently defeating Jeremy Stephens in a unanimous decision last June in the five-round main event of UFC Fight Night 44.
Edgar is currently on a 2 fight winning streak, most recently retired (for good) the future Hall of Famer and former champion B.J. Penn. He won via TKO in the third round, dominating the entire fight in the main event of the TUF 19 Finale earlier this month. Penn and Edgar were opposing coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 19. His most recent loss came to current featherweight champion, Jose Aldo.
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Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes 2 rescheduled to UFC 179 in October
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Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes are set to clash for the second time for the featherweight title at UFC 179 on October 25th in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
They were originally set to fight in the main event of UFC 176, but Aldo pulled out last minute due to injury resulting in the event being cancelled. That would've taken place on August 2nd.
Dana White announced the rescheduling of the fight at the post-fight press conference of UFC on FOX 12 earlier this evening.
Jose Aldo last defended his title against Ricardo Lamas in the co-main event of UFC 169 last February. Chad Mendes last fought in December of 2013 when be defeated Nik Lentz via decision.
Aldo and Mendes fought at UFC 142 in January of 2012. Aldo defeated Mendes in a first-round TKO. Since then, Mendes has won five straight and is currently the #1 contender in the featherweight division. He has only suffered one professional career loss, which was to Aldo.
No other bouts have been scheduled for this event at this time.
Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie Lawler 2 targeted for UFC 182 in January
The #1 welterweight contender and next opponent for champion Johny Hendricks has been decided.
Robbie Lawler and Matt Brown fought to the distance, which was a complete war. Lawler took the unanimous decision.
This past March, Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler fought to a very close decision for the vacant welterweight title. Hendricks took the win with a takedown in the last round.
Their rematch is now confirmed, and is targeted for UFC 182 on January 3rd, 2015. It is unknown if it will be the main event, as another title fight is in the works for the event.
Robbie Lawler and Matt Brown fought to the distance, which was a complete war. Lawler took the unanimous decision.
This past March, Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler fought to a very close decision for the vacant welterweight title. Hendricks took the win with a takedown in the last round.
Their rematch is now confirmed, and is targeted for UFC 182 on January 3rd, 2015. It is unknown if it will be the main event, as another title fight is in the works for the event.
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Friday, July 25, 2014
Matt Brown misses weight, not fined; Juliana Lima misses weight, fined
Earlier today the UFC on Fox 12 weigh-ins occurred and 2 fighters missed weight out of the 24 fighters fighting at the event tomorrow.
Matt Brown, who headlines the event against Robbie Lawler missed weight at 172.5 lbs. 1 and a half pounds over weight. He was willing to weigh-in again but the California State Athletic Commission did not allow him to. Therefore, he will not be fined the 20% purse and will still be eligible to win bonuses.
Juliana Lima on the other hand, will be fined 20% of her purse. She weighed in a pound over weigh and was allowed to weigh-in again and did so. She only lost half a pound. Therefore, she will be fined and will not be eligible for bonuses.
UFC on Fox 12 takes place in San Jose, California and is headlined by Robbie Lawler vs. Matt Brown. The winner will be considered the #1 contender in the welterweight division and will have a chance to dethrone current champion Johny Hendricks and obtain the belt.
Matt Brown, who headlines the event against Robbie Lawler missed weight at 172.5 lbs. 1 and a half pounds over weight. He was willing to weigh-in again but the California State Athletic Commission did not allow him to. Therefore, he will not be fined the 20% purse and will still be eligible to win bonuses.
Juliana Lima on the other hand, will be fined 20% of her purse. She weighed in a pound over weigh and was allowed to weigh-in again and did so. She only lost half a pound. Therefore, she will be fined and will not be eligible for bonuses.
UFC on Fox 12 takes place in San Jose, California and is headlined by Robbie Lawler vs. Matt Brown. The winner will be considered the #1 contender in the welterweight division and will have a chance to dethrone current champion Johny Hendricks and obtain the belt.
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