Michael Bisping, GSP get in heated confrontation after press conference
(https:)The trash talk between Georges St-Pierre and Michael Bisping spilled out into the backstage area after the UFC 217 press conference Friday in Toronto.
In a confrontation captured on video by TMZ, Bisping approached GSP after the event and told him not to put his hands on him. During a staredown on stage, St-Pierre slapped away Bisping, who was pointing a finger in St-Pierre’s face.
USADA suspends Jesse Taylor one year for positive drug test for clomiphene
(https:)From comeback story to drug suspension in three months.
USADA suspended Jesse Taylor one year for testing positive for anti-estrogen agent clomiphene in an out-of-competition drug test, the UFC’s anti-doping partner announced Friday. The failed drug test stemmed from a sample collected Aug. 22. Taylor was subsequently pulled from a UFC Sydney fight with Belal Muhammad in November.
In the release, USADA stated that Taylor had accepted the suspension, which was the maximum for the prohibited substance. Clomiphene is not approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for use by males and “promotes the secretion of testosterone,” per USADA.
Michelle Waterson joins cast of MTV’s ‘The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars’
(https:)Michelle Waterson is getting a reality check this fall.
The UFC strawweight contender has been announced as a cast member on the upcoming season of The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars, a spin-off of the popular MTV reality game show The Challenge that traditionally features contestants from other MTV programs going head-to-head in various competitions, per PEOPLE.com.
Ronda Rousey and husband Travis Browne headed to WWE? ‘I don’t wanna ruin anything’
(https:)Ronda Rousey hasn’t spoke much about her UFC career since losing to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes in back-to-back fights, but the former women’s bantamweight champion has teased at a switch to professional wrestling.
Speaking to TMZ Sports on Tuesday, Rousey, hinted that she could be heading to WWE in the near future. Rousey’s husband, UFC heavyweight veteran Travis Browne, also implied that he is in negotiations with WWE.
Mark Hunt blasts Dana White with profane Instagram post after removal from UFC Sydney main event
(https:)The UFC might be looking out for Mark Hunt’s best interests, but he’s not pleased with its latest decision regarding his career.
Hunt was scheduled to fight Marcin Tybura in the heavyweight main event of UFC Sydney on Nov. 19, but the promotion announced Tuesday that “The Super Samoan” has been removed from that booking due to “medical concerns” and he will be replaced by Fabricio Werdum.
Suffice to say, this apparently didn’t sit well with Hunt. He took to Instagram to post an expletive-laden message aimed at UFC president Dana White, threatening to sue him over the news:
Conor McGregor may be headed to WrestleMania next
(https:)If you thought things boiled down to a toss up between Nate Diaz and Tony Ferguson, you were wrong. Rumors coming from the UK Sun have McGregor entertaining offers from the WWE to appear at WreslteMania 34 on April 8th at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.
Due to IV use, DWCS 1 winner Kurt Holobaugh suspended 9 months and win overturned
(mmajunkie.com)The Nevada State Athletic Commission today voted unanimously to suspend featherweight Kurt Holobaugh nine months and fine him $750 for failing to properly disclose IV use.
Holobaugh’s (17-4) knockout win at Dana White’s Contender Series 1 over Matt Bessette (22-7) on July 11 is now overturned to a no-contest, leaving his UFC career in limbo after he reportedly earned a UFC contract in July.
Henry Cejudo suffers burns, loses gold medal in California wildfire
(https:)UFC flyweight contender Henry Cejudo is one of the more than 20,000 people who has been affected by the recent wildfires in Northern California.
However, contrary to a report in the San Francisco Chronicle, Cejudo told MMAFighting.com on Tuesday that he did not suffer a broken ankle trying to escape Monday in Santa Rosa, Calif. He did suffer burns on his fight foot, though.
Police to investigate video of TUF Brazil winner Rony Jason assaulting woman
(https:)The first The Ultimate Fighter Brazil winner is in hot water.
Rony Jason was caught on tape assaulting a woman during a party in his hometown of Quixada, Brazil, Saturday night. In two videos that went viral, Jason is caught landing a punch on the woman while she’s on the ground, pointing his finger and yelling at her.
Brazilian news outlet G1 reported that the woman being attacked by Jason is his sister. Women’s Protection Police commissioner Janaina Siebra told the outlet that the case is being investigated, and the MMA fighter is expected to give his testimony soon.
UFC champ Cris Cyborg waiting for right deal to fight Holly Holm at UFC 219
(mmajunkie.com)Cris Cyborg’s longtime manager said he and his team are in “daily” communications with UFC officials as a fight offer looms for UFC 219.
Cyborg could look to defend her women’s featherweight title against ex-bantamweight champ Holly Holm at the Dec. 30 pay-per-view event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Holm already has said she’s open to the fight. But Prajin said a new deal needs to be struck before Justino can commit.
Ian McCall granted release from UFC contract
(https:)One of the UFC’s best known flyweight fighters is no longer with the promotion.
Ian McCall told Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour that he has been released from his UFC contract. Previously, McCall said he wouldn’t feel comfortable returning to the UFC under his standing contract due to health issues, including brain treatment.
McCall said he asked the UFC for his release and was granted it.
Anthony Johnson fires back at ‘cry baby ass’ Daniel Cormier
(https:)Daniel Cormier and Anthony Johnson have fought twice and hardly any trash talk was exchanged prior to those bouts. Things have changed between the two men now, however.
One day after Cormier called Johnson “f*cking soft” on his podcast, Johnson has fired back at the UFC light heavyweight champion on social media.
Full Conor McGregor film trailer released
(https:)Conor McGregor is coming to the big screen.
On Thursday, the full trailer for McGregor’s documentary film was released online. The UFC lightweight champion tweeted about it, writing that the movie will be coming to theaters in November.
Daniel Cormier calls Anthony Johnson ‘f**king soft’ amidst comeback rumors
(https:)When Anthony Johnson tapped out to Daniel Cormier at UFC 210 earlier this year, it was supposed to be his final act in the cage. After coming up short for a second time against Cormier, Johnson announced a shocking retirement from the sport to venture into the marijuana business. But earlier this week, Johnson’s manager Ali Abdel-Aziz told Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour that “Rumble,” was already contemplating a return to fighting, and that doesn’t sit right with his most recent opponent.
On the most recent edition of his podcast Talk & Talker, Cormier spoke out about Johnson’s short-lived retirement, saying that it seems Johnson was just bitter about losing to him for a second time.
