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Conor McGregor is eyeing a shot at the welterweight title, and he believes a victory over Michael Chandler would help him secure it

The UFC has not confirmed the weight class for the highly anticipated McGregor vs. Chandler bout, which will serve as the season-ending fight after The Ultimate Fighter 31. McGregor, however, identifies himself as a welterweight and informed Helwani of his weight, saying, “I’m 170.” Although McGregor named multiple potential locations for the fight with Chandler, such as Las Vegas, New York, AT&T Stadium in Dallas, … Continue reading Conor McGregor is eyeing a shot at the welterweight title, and he believes a victory over Michael Chandler would help him secure it

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Tom Aspinall confused, in dismay at a death threat received from Conor McGregor

Despite Conor McGregor’s attempt to target his sponsor, Gym King, UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall is still under their sponsorship. Aspinall has been focused on his return to the cage after recovering from a severe knee injury, and has no interest in starting fights with other fighters. As a result, he was bewildered by McGregor’s recent angry outburst towards him, which included a death threat. Aspinall, … Continue reading Tom Aspinall confused, in dismay at a death threat received from Conor McGregor

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Sean O’Malley flagged by USADA again, out of UFC 239!

Few days after returning from a six-month suspension, Sean O’Malley has been once more placed under serious suspicion by USADA for substance related offence. The American mixed martial artist was coming off of a six-month ban after he was tested positive to Ostarine. He has been scheduled to take part in the Octagon at UFC 239 but it is not likely he will return to … Continue reading Sean O’Malley flagged by USADA again, out of UFC 239!

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“TJ Dillashaw, for a long time it was suspicious that he did steroids” says Gegard Mousasi

Gegard Mousasi has opened up that he suspected banned TJ Dillashaw for a ‘long time’ following the suspension of the former UFC bantamweight champ. TJ Dillashaw was earlier this year tested positive for the prohibited substance EPO and was subsequently suspended for two years by the United States Anti-Doping Agency. However, the 33-year old Dutch Bellator middleweight champion says he is not surprised that Dillashaw … Continue reading “TJ Dillashaw, for a long time it was suspicious that he did steroids” says Gegard Mousasi

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“Is it the same in every country?”: Michelle Waterson on USADA Drug Testing

UFC strawweight fighter, Michelle Waterson appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast and stirred up some controversy with an interesting question related to USADA drug testing of UFC fighters. She questioned whether or not fighters from other country’s get tested as frequently as her. Here’s what she had to say: “Is it the same in every country?. Because I know that that’s kind of one of the … Continue reading “Is it the same in every country?”: Michelle Waterson on USADA Drug Testing

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Neil Magny confirms out of UFC Rochester due to failed USADA drug test; UFC confirms his replacement

Neil Magny was seen withdrawn from UFC Rochester co-main event earlier this week with undisclosed reasons, leaving minds wondering why? Nevertheless, today Neil Magny issued a statement on his Instagram, detailing the reason of his withdrawal from UFC Rochester and more. See his Instagram post below: UFC has managed to find a replacement for Neil Magny, who will face Luque Vincent on Saturday. That replacement … Continue reading Neil Magny confirms out of UFC Rochester due to failed USADA drug test; UFC confirms his replacement

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