Alex Caceres Steps in for BJ Penn, Will face Cole Miller at UFC 199

Cole Miller had originally been pegged as a replacement for Dennis Siver so that BJ Penn could remain on the UFC 199 card. When Penn had been removed for violating the USADA policy, Miler was now in search for a replacement so that he can remain on the card. The UFC wasted little time and …

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Stipe Miocic vs. Alistair Overeem to Headline UFC 203

Newly crowned  UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic will get a chance to defend his title in front of his hometown fans. It was announced on Wednesday that Miocic will face challenger Alistair Overeem at UFC 203 which will be held at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Miocic (15-2), a native of Ohio, claimed …

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Paige VanZant Finishes Second on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

Though she did not win the grand prize on Tuesday night, Paige VanZant's run on this season of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" was successful. VanZant's stint on the popular reality show came to an end last night. She had made it to the finale but unfortunately lost the "Mirror Ball Trophy" to former "America's Next …

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BJ Penn Violates USADA Policy; Pulled from UFC 199

BJ Penn's road out of retirement keeps getting longer and longer. After allegations of sexual assault pushed back his initial return, the multi-divisional champion is facing another hurdle.  It was announced on Monday that the former welterweight and lightweight champion has been removed from the upcoming UFC 199 event to a violation of the U.S. …

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Demetrious Johnson to Defend Flyweight Title at UFC 201

In a rather surprising announcement, Demetrious Johnson will defend his flyweight championship against Wilson Reis at UFC 201. The fight was made official during Wednesday's edition of "UFC Tonight". Many had anticipated Johnson to sit back and wait for the upcoming 24th season of the "Ultimate Fighter" to wrap up before he fought again. The …

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Chris Weidman Issues Statement on Severity of Injury

Following his withdrawal from UFC 199 former middleweight champion Chris Weidman has issued a statement on the injury that caused him to miss his rematch against Luke Rockhold. According to Weidman his is suffering from a herniated disk in his neck but he does hope to return for the UFC's debut in New York sometime …

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Michael Bisping Steps Up to Face Luke Rockhold at UFC 199

It took the UFC less than 24 hours to find  a replacement to face Luke Rockhold at UFC 199. Michael "The Count" Bisping will take on Rockhold for the middleweight championship. It will be Bisping's first crack at UFC gold. Rockhold's original opponent Chris Weidman was pulled for the event yesterday after suffering a neck injury. …

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