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PFL weigh-ins: 3 fighters pulled, one was hospitalized
Alexandre Bezerra, contracted to fight Jeremy Kennedy at 146, weighed in at 155, and said he passed out while cutting weight in a hot tub and was taken to hospital. Kennedy now fights Luis Rafael Laurentino, whose contracted opponent Alexandre Almeida missed weight by one pound. Ronys Torres was not medically cleared by the New York State Athletic Commission for undisclosed reasons; his opponent, Ramsey Nijem, will be awarded three points in the PFL system. h/t MMA Fighting
NSAC reduces Khabib's teammates' suspension, clearing return at UFC 242
The NSAC has approved a 35-day reduction in the current suspensions of Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Zubaira Tukhugov, so the two fighters are now eligible to return to competition ahead of UFC 242, on 9/7 in Abu Dhabi. UFC lightweight champ Nurmagomedov, who vowed to not fight again until his teammates were also cleared, is now free to fight in the main event. Manager Ali Abdelaziz: “It’s been a rough process that cost us a lot of money and time. I’m glad it’s over. Now Abubakar and Zubaira can get back to do what they love to do and pursue their dreams. I want to thank Mr. Hunter Campbell for his help throughout the process. Without him this couldn’t happen.” That's 'The Eagle' smiling in the pic. h/t MMA Junkie
The vital le$$on Conor McGregor learned from LeBron James
"I read that LeBron James spends $1.5 million yearly on himself. Physical therapists, masseuse, nutritionists, trainers, all of that. When I seen that, I [realised] ‘I spend zero’. ... For so long, in my mid to late twenties when I started to acquire wealth and acquire money I was fascinated with materialistic things. I would buy myself cars, watches. I have switched off of that. I realized I was spending things on material items and not on myself, my being, and my fitness. I’ve switched that completely. My nutritionist travels with me full-time, my doctors, my training partners, my coaches. I have a full team and it’s all for health, fitness and peak performance. ... If you’re in a game, make sure you’re in it all the way, all in with it, and then that game will be your game. That’s where I am right now, and I’ve only taken this philosophy recently. Like I’ve said, I’ve had dips, lacks of motivation, dips in commitment. But I’m figuring it all out and I’m in a good place.” h/t The Mac Life
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Latest 10 UFC fights, today's in bold
•Juan Adams vs. Greg Hardy at UFC on ESPN 4 on 7/20 in San Antonio
•Khalid Taha vs. Bruno Silva a tUFC 242 on 9/7 in Abu Dhabi
•Junior Dos Santos vs. Francis Ngannou moved from UFC 239 to UFC on ESPN 3 on 6/29 Minneapolis
•Viviane Araujo vs. Alexis Davis at FLW at UFC 240 on 7/27 in Edmonton
•Andrei Arlovski vs. Ben Rothwell rematch at UFC on ESPN 4 on 7/20 in San Antonio
•Josh Emmett vs. Mirsad Bektic at UFC on ESPN+ 13 on 7/13 in Sacramento
•Muslim Salikhovvs. Mickey Gall on 6/22 at UFC on ESPN+ 12 in Greenville
•Rogerio Bontorin vs. Raulian Paiva at UFC on ESPN+ 14 on 8/10 in Uruguay
•Erik Koch vs. Kyle Stewart at UFC 240 on 7/27 in Edmonton
•Gillian Robertson vs. Sarah Frota at UFC 240 on 7/27 in Edmonton
Urijah Faber serious about potential comeback
“It’s very serious. ... after being offered a couple of short-notice fights I’m like, ‘Man, that’s kind of tempting.’ The reason I retired in the first place is just because I wanted to. I felt like it, feeling like, ‘If I’m thinking about it, it may be the time.’ The same reason why I’m thinking about coming back out and taking a fight. It sounds like fun, a little F.O.M.O., I know at my age I do really well against the guys still and if I’m gonna do it, you don’t want to wait longer. I just turned 40, which is crazy, I kind of teased that once I did turn 40 I’d like to challenge myself, kind of lifehack and do some fights, I got the new baby. Some names have been thrown out there for opponents and it’s real possible.” h/t MMA Fighting • Watch The MMA Hour
Dustin Poirier: I can beat anybody in the world
“The biggest thing I can feel a difference from before, is everybody wants me to go places and bring the belt. And I appreciate it. I know it’s all love, but at the same time I have to be who I am, as well. I can’t just be out there all the time. ... I can beat anybody in the world. Khabib’s skin is going up next. I can beat anybody in the world. I just need to put the work in and show up in the moment, ready to perform, and I can beat anybody. ... eveything’s pointing to it happening in Abu Dhabi on Sept. 7, me and Khabib. That’s a big challenge to go over there. Probably one of the biggest Muslim stars, sports stars for sure. To go into enemy territory and fight their guy is going to be a huge challenge. But that’s what you sign up for. He’s the champ. I can’t say anything about it. I’ve got a long climb to go over there and pull off the upset.” h/t MMA Junkie
Raymond Daniels: I botched KO of the Year frontrunner
“Officially that was actually a cheat 720. Even though it came out with a punch, it was actually supposed to be a kick. I was supposed to actually land a kick, and it ended up being a punch just for the simple fact that he disengaged and created more space, and it would’ve been too far for me to throw the kick, so I closed the distance with my hands after I landed. I just like to go out there and try to do something a little bit more spectacular, something a little fancier that people can only see in a movie.” h/t MMA Junkie • Listen to Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show • Watch KO of the Year front runner
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Justin Gaethje: Conor McGregor needs to fight or be removed from rankings
"As far as I'm concerned, he's in the rankings so he should be available. I'm just sitting in my house in Colorado. I have no idea what the hell is going on with him. But he's No. 3. He's the only guy ranked ahead of me that doesn't have a fight. He needs a fight to get back to the title shot. That's me. I don't know what else to say about it. Unless he just does not want to fight me, if he wants to be that picky about it. I can't control that. I'll worry about things I can control. But I would definitely love to f@$% him up. Every time I get a chance to f@$% someone up who talks a lot of $#!@, it makes it more fun for me. ... The UFC needs to handle their business and put him in the cage, so I can f@$% him up." h/t ESPN
UFC on ESPN+ 12 poster drops
Shaheen Al-Shatti leaving MMA Fighting
Tyron Woodley details hand injury
The injury occurred when Darren Till deflected a Woodley punch and it landed on Till's skull, impacting with the thumb: "It popped the bone up, it didn't break it, but that's where all of the ligaments are attached. My hand was basically a state of dislocation. Just extreme pain. It got to a point where I was like, 'Am I really going to be able to do this fight? Am I going to avoid properly rehabbing my hand again and maybe further damaging it?’ This [Lawler] fight wasn't as much for me as it was for Robbie. I don't need to prove anything. This is a guy I took his belt from. I took his ability to earn PPV. I took his ability to have a larger platform and fight. He wants this fight back. For me, it was just me making a strong statement to the UFC and everybody else. I'm on the road back to throne. I'm ready to get my belt back. I want to go back out there and take what's mine.” h/t Sherdog • Watch Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show
Why Cris Cyborg wants UFC 240 for Felicia Spencer fight
"I haven’t fought, one fight in 16 months. And they make me wait nine months for Amanda, and then when they pass over that fight, five months, and then too long to fight for me. When she’s calling me out I said cool, let’s fight. I already have asked for fights two months after Amanda fight just to be ready and be prepared. Of course, I’d like to fight in Anaheim, but I have one fight left and the Anaheim date … I’m going to be a free agent after that.” h/t MMA Junkie
Artem Lobov: I bet you Paulie Malignaggi's own mother hates him
“Look at this guy; he’s a loser. He spits on people’s work. He spat on a mural, someone’s passion, someone’s hard work. Now again, what kind of behavior is that? That’s not human, human-like behavior. This guy, he is just, no respect, no nothing. So I can’t wait to put him away from the fans. Everyone in the world wants me to kill this @$$#@!#. ... I bet you his own mother hates him. I’m going to train hard. I get the hardest sparring partners. A lot of very, very good boxers, you know? He said I never fought a boxer before. He was never that exceptional. Malignaggi is old and slow and finished. There’s nothing there that he can surprise me with." h/t MMA Junkie
Aurora Cannabis partners with UFC to advance CBD research, product development
Aurora Cannabis and the UFC announced an exclusive, multi-year, multi-million dollar partnership, aimed to advance clinical research surrounding hemp-derived CBD products and athlete wellness and recovery. The research, led by Dr. Jason Dyck, Professor at the University of Alberta and a Canada Research Chair in Molecular Medicine, will be conducted at the UFC PI. Dana White: "Since the day we opened the Performance Institute, our primary goal was to offer UFC athletes the best possible training, nutrition, and recovery services. This partnership with Aurora is an extension of that goal, and we're looking forward to collaborating with Aurora to find new ways to improve the health and safety of athletes who compete in UFC." h/t Bezinga
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Journalist Chamatkar Sandhu moving on from MMA
