Gracie Breakdown: UFC 142

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Rener & Ryron Gracie via GracieBreakdown

In the latest edition of the Gracie Breakdown, sons of UFC creator Rorion Gracie, Ryron and Rener pick apart UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes.  First they show how Mike Massenzio could have avoided becoming another victim of Rousimar “Paul Harris” Palhares’ heek hook submission.  Then they focus on Vitor Belfort‘s rear-naked choke submission over Anthony “Rumble” Johnson.  They also discuss Jose Aldo‘s KO knee over Chad Mendes and discuss Brock Lesnar‘s loss to Alistair Overeem from UFC 141.

UFC 142: Aldo, Palhares, Belfort (Gracie Breakdown)

Munoz Out, Sonnen vs. Bisping for #1 Contender Spot

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UFC President Dana White has just announced via Twitter the “The Filipino Wrecking Machine” Mark Munoz is injured and that Michael “The Count’ Bisping will replace him to face Chael Sonnen at UFC on FOX 2.   The evnet takes place next Saturday night for and will still be for number one contender spot in the Middleweight division.

All UFC/Strikeforce signees must undergo pre-contract drug screenings for PEDs

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by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Jan 17, 2012 at 2:20 pm ET

Zuffa is making it a bit more difficult to become a UFC or Strikeforce fighter.

Officials today announced that all potential UFC and Strikeforce fighters, including those who compete on “The Ultimate Fighter” reality series, must first pass a mandatory pre-contract screening for performance-enhancing drugs.

The policy has been put into immediate effect.

Once signed, fighters will undergo the normal event-related drug testing performed by state athletic commissions (or outside agencies Zuffa hires when no regulatory body is available in a specific region, such as Brazil and the U.K.).

“We’re committed to the health and safety of our athletes, and we take it very seriously,” UFC Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Fertitta stated “We already work closely with athletic commissions to protect our athletes, and now we’re taking it one step further. We’re going to test any potential UFC or Strikeforce fighter before finalizing their contract. This shows that we don’t want performance-enhancing drugs in our sport.”

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