Marcos Rogerio de Lima flagged by USADA
UFC Light-heavyweight Marcos Rogerio de Lima has received the news that every fighter fears the most. De Lima was informed by USADA that he was flagged in an out of competition test and as a result he will be removed from the upcoming UFC: Rotterdam card.
Dana White releases Conor McGregor sparring video
In a somewhat surprising move, Dana White has released video footage of Conor McGregor’s sparring session with Paulie Malignaggi in an effort to clear up the debate over the photo recently released by the McGregor camp. The photo appears to show Malignaggi falling down, though he argued it was from a push. On Twitter, Malignaggi said the video was doctored and is a mix of rounds eight and twelve, made to look like McGregor knocked him down with a punch when it was actually a shove.
Here is the video everyone wanted to see of Conor vs Paulie Malignaggi former IBF and WBA World Champion @TheNotoriousMMA pic.twitter.com/GfFP3SKsye
— Dana White (@danawhite) August 12, 2017
For all the people who think @TheNotoriousMMA can't box. This is gonna be a FIGHT! Conor vs Paulie Malignaggi former IBF/WBA World Champion. pic.twitter.com/CcTkFq0fhr
— Dana White (@danawhite) August 12, 2017
Yea slow Adam the combination is in round 12 the pushdown is in round 8 but they are linked in the video to look like the same sequence. https://t.co/RvleNF7n13
— Paul Malignaggi (@PaulMalignaggi) August 13, 2017
Stefan Struve comments on potential Lesnar vs. Jones fight
Add Stefan Struve to the list of fighters who are not interested in seeing UFC book Jon Jones against Brock Lesnar. The Dutch heavyweight stated that he doesn’t like the message that he believes booking the fight would send. He also doesn’t think the fight would be competitive, and actually gave a brief breakdown of how he thinks it would play out. He claims that Jones is simply too good, and Lesnar would not be able to get ahold of him to take him down.
Cole’s Analysis: While I do see Struve’s point here, I think it’s pretty clear that the UFC isn’t really worried about perception when it comes to booking fights. Just look at all the interim title fights if you need examples.
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Gregor Gillespie vs. Jason Gonzales added to UFC Fight Night 116
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