Lorenzo Fertitta Confirms Dos Santos vs. Overeem May 26, Velasquez vs. Mir, Ortiz vs. Griffin III, More

Posted by jmusc on Feb 11, 2012 in Featured Articles, Fight News | 0 comments

Lorenzo Fertitta breaking some pretty big news items in an impromptu recent Twitter Q&A session. Here’s a quick rundown…

— Lorenzo confirmed that Junior dos Santos vs. Alistair Overeem will headline their Memorial Day Weekend card on May 26. The card is expected to take place in Las Vegas.

— Cain Velasquez vs. Frank Mir is in the works, but Fertitta didn’t say when it would happen.

— Tito Ortiz’s final opponent will in fact be Forrest Griffin. It’s also unclear when that fight will happen.

— TUF 15 coaches Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber will meet on July 7 in Las Vegas on the UFC’s July 4th weekend card. Those two have already started getting back into it on Twitter.

— In reaction to Nick Diaz’s positive marijuana test, Lorenzo said he was “disappointed because [he] really likes him,” but it’s in the NSAC’s hands now. He added that Nick “just needs to get it together,” and that he will be back once his suspension is over. Lorenzo’s “a sap for real fighters.”

— Lorenzo isn’t sure if Carlos Condit will defend his interim welterweight title before fighting Georges St. Pierre.

— Jon Jones vs. Anderson Silva might be a possibility down the road.

— Frankie Edgar vs. Jose Aldo is a “good idea” if Edgar beats Ben Henderson.

— Lorenzo agrees with Dana White that Mayhem Miller “looked terrible” against Michael Bisping.

— “Sure,” they would still consider signing Fedor Emelianenko for the right price and terms.

— Not interested in bringing Tim Sylvia back.

— They would be interested in signing Bellator’s Hector Lombard and Alexander Shlemenko.

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UFC Owner Confirms Diaz Won’t Get Cut For Failed Drug Test

Posted by jmusc on Feb 10, 2012 in Fight News | 0 comments

“[Diaz] will be back. Really like the kid just needs to get it together. I’m a sap for real fighters.”

UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta took to twitter yesterday to field fan questions. During his time in the session he told the people participating that he does intend to let Nick Diaz stay in the UFC following his positive drug test results.

For many fighters, they lose their job at the drop of the hat. Torres lost it for a twitter post, some lose it for three losses, others two, and yet Todd Duffee lost his employment after just one.

In the case of Diaz, after multiple infractions with the company, he still gets to keep his position with the promotion should he so choose to.

Good news for Diaz fans!

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Nick Diaz Tests Positive For Marijuana, Dana White Releases Statement

Posted by jmusc on Feb 9, 2012 in Fight News | 0 comments

UFC president Dana White recently released a very brief, and to-the-point statement regarding UFC welterweight Nick Diaz’s failed drug test for his UFC 143 fight against Carlos Condit this past Saturday night.

For those who missed it, Diaz tested positive for marijuana, a story which was confirmed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission late Thursday evening.

White’s statement is as follows:

“I am beyond disappointed that he (Diaz) tested positive for marijuana. It is now in the hands of the Nevada State Athletic Commission.”

The test marks the second time Diaz has tested positive for marijuana in the state of Nevada, with the first time being after a well-documented PRIDE 33 bout with “The Fireball Kid” Takanori Gomi.

Despite photographic evidence on his official Twitter and the potential of a scientifically-proven “false positive”, NSAC Rule 467, Section 850, under the title of “Prohibited Acts, Disciplinary Actions” prohibits marijuana and other drugs of abuse, as well as PEDs of any kind.

Now the question remains, “What happens to Diaz next?”, and the question is met with conflicting views.

On one side, there will be those that see this as an unforgivable offense, and despite it being the second time Diaz has tested positive in Nevada, some will feel that now will be the time for Dana White to hand Diaz his walking papers. And some would justify it by referencing Diaz’s bizarre post-fight call for retirement this this past Saturday.

On the other side, it’s unlikely that Diaz will get released over one test, unless Diaz’s failure to appear at two pre-UFC 137 press conferences and nearly missing a UFC 137 conference call have left UFC President Dana White a little bit more than just “beyond disappointed“.

Additionally, MMA Junkie reports that Diaz will have an opportunity to answer the complaint on February 22nd, the Wednesday that falls on the week of UFC 144, when NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer will ask the commission to uphold Diaz’s suspension until the formal hearing in April.

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NICK DIAZ / CARLOS CONDIT REMATCH ALREADY A DONE DEAL!?!

Posted by BISHOP on Feb 8, 2012 in Fight News | 0 comments

Nick Diaz vs Carlos Condit Rematch, already a done deal.

Rumors and news of an immediate Nick Diaz, Carlos Condit rematch started to break late last night with some buzz on twitter. Today it’s really getting some momentum and the deal seems to be done.

TODAY - Dana White - The rumor is true. Carlos did accept the fight today and Carlos is coming on Friday.

12:20 AM EST - ”Well, the powers to be just called. @CarlosCondit and myself will be in vegas and hope to have an announcement on fri… ”

10:30 AM EST – I don’t get it. First you guys want the rematch, we make it happen, now I’m getting the “wtf, don’t do it, nick doesn’t deserve it?” Smh

10:30 AM EST – “Lol, bottom line thank you to everyone who has supported us and helped make this happen.”

12:30 PM EST - ”Wow? Really? RT @CagedInsider: GSP says he would vacate title for Nick Diaz fight”

1:30 PM EST – “Can’t wait for the rematch RT @That_Hal: @malkikawa did you see even @joerogan now thinks @DiazBrothers209 won the fight?!”

- Malki Kawa (Carlos Condit’s Manager)
http://twitter.com/malkikawa

Via CAGEDINSIDER –  GSP Says he would vacate the title belt for a opportunity to finally fight Diaz. That’s some very interesting news to add to the situation.

Looks like it’s gonna happen. Get Nick to Glendale for some more judo!
In reply to Manny Gamburyan

- Karyn Bryant (Host of MMA HEAT, MMA Journalist)
http://twitter.com/KarynBryant

We’d definitely like to have a Diaz vs Condit rematch. Those were the first words out of my mouth after the decision.

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MINOTAURO – Shoulder Recovery Exceeding Expectations

Posted by BISHOP on Feb 7, 2012 in Fight News | 0 comments

Living legend - MINOTAURO - Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira - Physical Therapy Exceeding Expectations

Brazilian MMA legend MINOTAURO Rodrigo Nogueira is recovering with a smile on his face, after a loss to Frank Mir at UFC 140. Mir seized the opportunity to leverage a clean kimura during their bout, attempting to be the first person to submit the former PRIDE and UFC Heavyweight Champ. Not willing to budge Nogueira took a broken arm to end the fight (Video).

Wishing you a continued speedy recovery and look forward to having you back in the ring champ!

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Rodrigo Minotauro working hard in physical therapy. According to his guardian angel, Dr. Angela Cortes:
“The mechanics of it is great, is perfect. Are outperforming again.”

- Force Warrior!

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Rodrigo Minotauro trabalhando forte na fisioterapia. Segundo o seu “anjo da guarda”, a Dra. Ângela Côrtes:
“A mecânica dele está ótima, está perfeita. Está superando mais uma vez.”

- Força guerreiro!

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