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  1. fed
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    Jun 9, 2015
    Mike Richman got popped, suspended 2 years. Here is his statement:

    In regards to my positive test results for an Anabolic Steroid. I want to say that I lost the integrity in myself and the integrity of this sport. I will not sit here and deny that I took it or act like I didn't know what I was taking or blame it on someone else. I am a cheat, plan and simple and there is no excuse or reason that is valid enough to dispute the reasons why I cheated the sport and myself by using it. I want to apologize to Bellator MMA for my actions. I want to apologize again to my hard working Teammates who are not cutting corners and busting their a----s off everyday in the gym to better themselves. I want to apologize to My head MMA coach Greg Nelson for making him and his gym the Academy look bad. He had no knowledge of me using at all. I want to make the same apology to my S&C coach Matt Miller of Horsepower strength and conditioning, he also had no knowledge of my use of this Anabolic Steroid. I apologize to all my sponsors that support me, my family that loves me, and my friends and fans that cheer for me. I deserve every bit of backlash and hate I'm going to receive from the media and the fans of this great sport. I take full responsibility in my actions and the decisions I made. I also deserve the punishment the CA state athletic commission brought down upon me.

    Nice to hear him own up to it.
     
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  2. redsoxx
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    redsoxx "What's my favorite ring? The next one."-TB12

    Jun 9, 2015
    Reality check for all the UFC guys when the new drug testing program kicks in.
     
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    Jun 9, 2015
    Myles Jury out, Paul Felder in at UFC on Fox
     
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  4. redsoxx
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    redsoxx "What's my favorite ring? The next one."-TB12

    Jun 11, 2015
    Couple fights announced today. Surprised they are doing Aguilar vs Gadelha, would have thought they would give Aguilar an easy one so that she could fight for the belt in Mexico when they go back again this year.


    -Claudia Gadelha vs Jessica Aguilar added to UFC 190
    -Warlley Alves vs Nordine Talieb added to UFC 190
    -Marcio Alexandre vs George Sullivan added to TUF Finale
     
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  5. redsoxx
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    redsoxx "What's my favorite ring? The next one."-TB12

    Jun 12, 2015
    Thiago Alves planning drop to LW.

    Probably has Dolce in his ear, but i'll believe he can make that weight when i see it.
     
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    Jun 13, 2015
    alves to lightweight sounds insane, hes a big welterweight as is it & has missed that weight on a couple of occasions
     
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    Jun 15, 2015
    Max Holloway v Charles Oliveira headlines UFC Fight Night 74 on Aug.23 in Canada
     
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    redsoxx "What's my favorite ring? The next one."-TB12

    Jun 15, 2015
    Edgar and Mendes probably just gonna wait it out until 189 now.

    I dont really see a way Mendes gets a title shot because its probably gonna play out with Conor winning and it being a rematch, unless he just wrecks Aldo. If they do the rematch the Frankie will probably fight Mendes and if Aldo wins Frankie rematches Aldo.
     
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    redsoxx "What's my favorite ring? The next one."-TB12

    Jun 16, 2015
    UFC Fight Pass will now be broadcasting Titan FC events live. First event is July 18th...

    Here is the card so far

    -Pat Healy vs Mike Ricci-For LW Title
    -Kurt Holobaugh vs Andre Harrison-For FW Title
    -Brett Johns vs Anthony Gutierrez-For BW Title
    -Freddy Assuncao vs Cody Bollinger
    -Jose "Pele" Landi-Jons vs TBA
    -Phil Hawes vs TBA


    This is great news, Titan has already said they have no problem with the guys going to the UFC. And im sure the UFC will cut guys who go over and fight for Titan.
     
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    Jun 17, 2015
    If anyone actually cares about this bum

     
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    Jun 17, 2015
    Really hoping they feed him to wolves on his debut.
     
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    Jun 17, 2015
    I give him respect for trying it but I cant see him being anything else but awful
     
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    Jun 17, 2015
    -Bobby Green injured and out of fight with Al Iaquinta
    -Sam Alvey vs Derek Brunson added to Nashville FN
    -Ian McCall vs Dustin Ortiz added to Nashville FN
     
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    Jun 17, 2015
    f---in let's go 8-)
     
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    redsoxx "What's my favorite ring? The next one."-TB12

    Jun 17, 2015
    Anyone else surprised Machida is even allowed to fight next week? i mean he got wrecked by Rockhold with that GNP not even 2 months ago.
     
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    Jun 17, 2015
    yeah its a strange one so soon

    i would have rathered romero/jacare to fight the winner of weidman/rockhold

    jacare said he doesn't want to wait for his shot and wants to fight
     
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    redsoxx "What's my favorite ring? The next one."-TB12

    Jun 17, 2015
    Ya Jacare/Romero seemed like one of those cursed fights, think its fallen through 2 or 3 times already. Jacare was calling out Vitor the other day, think hes looking for a September return.
     
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    Jun 17, 2015
    risky fight to make for the ufc against vitor

    if vitor and weidman win do they fight again after weidman beat him pretty easily

    if rockhold wins that vitor rematch could be done and if jacare wins we go on as normal and he gets his shot

    such a stacked division
     
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    redsoxx "What's my favorite ring? The next one."-TB12

    Jun 17, 2015
    Depends on how the Romero/Machida fight played out.

    With a Jacare loss and Romero win Romero would probably get the title shot no matter what. If Weidman, Vitor and Machida won then i wouldnt be surprised to see them try to force a Bisping Title fight on us if he beat Leites.

    There's also Mousasi out there as an option since he hasnt fought Rockhold or Weidman, i think logically Mousasi is gonna fight Bisping/Leites winner.

    Weidman hasnt been super active and really hasnt fought a lot of the ranked guys which is great. And Rockhold hasnt fought a lot of the guys in the division either.

    If Rockhold takes the belt dont be surprised to see the UFC plug Anderson into a #1 contender fight against Mousasi or Bisping when he gets back from suspension.
     
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    redsoxx "What's my favorite ring? The next one."-TB12

    Jun 17, 2015
    Hopefully UFC 192 October 3rd in Houston, UFC 191 in Vegas on September 5th is probably too soon.

     
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