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Le Banner Injured; Valentijn Overeem Meets Marcin Rozalski in New KSW 18 Headliner
French kickboxing veteran Jerome Le Banner has suffered a knee injury and will be unable to compete against Polish talent Marcin Rozalski at KSW 18.

NSAC Suspends Nick Diaz for Positive Marijuana Test Until Disciplinary Hearing
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has temporarily suspended Nick Diaz on the heels of his positive marijuana test after UFC 143.

David Branch Out, Mario Miranda in Against Jan Blachowicz at KSW 18
Polish promotion Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW) has announced a major change to its upcoming Feb. 25 event, as David Branch has been forced to withdraw from his light heavyweight bout against Jan Blachowicz at KSW 18 due to passport issues.

Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza Gets Replacement Bristol Marunde for March 3 Strikeforce
Former Strikeforce middleweight champion Ronaldo Souza has a new opponent for Strikeforce “Tate vs. Rousey,” as Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker announced Wednesday that International Fight League veteran Bristol Marunde has agreed to face “Jacare” at the March 3 event.

Light Heavyweight Standout Glover Teixeira Signs with UFC, Expects May Debut
After years of struggling with visa issues, Glover Teixeira is finally ready for his time in the Octagon.

Nate Marquardt Returns to Zuffa Fold, Inks Strikeforce Contract
Only eight months after receiving his UFC walking papers, Nate Marquardt has become a member of the Strikeforce roster.

Jake Ellenberger: Carlos Condit Doesn’t Want Rematch
Coming off his UFC on Fuel 1 win over Diego Sanchez, Jake Ellenberger would like a rematch with interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit.

LIVE Radio: Ian McCall, Josh Thomson Join SDS; Kampmann, Healy on Beatdown
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Live Radio: Ian McCall, Josh Thomson Join SDS; Kampmann, Healy on Beatdown (1 p.m. ET)
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Live Radio: Ian McCall, Josh Thomson, Join SDS; Martin Kampmann, Pat Healy, on Beatdown (1 p.m. ET)
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Herman, Markes, De Fries, Rocha Issued Medical Suspensions After UFC on Fuel TV 1
Four fighters received medical suspensions from the Nebraska State Athletic Commission following last week’s UFC on Fuel TV 1, Sherdog.com confirmed Tuesday.

Derek Brunson Off March 3 Strikeforce Card; Replacement Sought to Face ‘Jacare’
Middleweight prospect Derek Brunson will not compete as expected against former champion Ronaldo Souza at Strikeforce “Tate vs. Rousey,” according to promotion CEO Scott Coker.

Last-Minute Deal Brings UFC 144 to Free-to-Air TV Tokyo
Only five days before UFC 144, a Tokyo-based station has announced plans to broadcast a portion of the event on Japanese terrestrial television.

Report: Lightweights Jacob Volkmann, Paul Sass to Collide at UFC 146 in Las Vegas
Another piece of the puzzle has reportedly fallen into place for the UFC’s Memorial Day weekend card.

Jake Ellenberger: Cardio Wasn’t an Issue Against Diego Sanchez
Jake Ellenberger was impressive in his Feb. 15 victory over Diego Sanchez at UFC on Fuel 1, but after a difficult third round, some questioned rather he almost ran out of gas in the fight.

‘Bigfoot’ Silva Focused on Weaknesses Ahead of Expected UFC Debut
As he awaits the call for his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut, former EliteXC heavyweight champion Antonio Silva has gone about the business of shoring up his weaknesses under the Team Nogueira banner.

Marloes Coenen, Romy Ruyssen Headline Invicta Fighting Championships’ All-Female Card
The upcoming bout between Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate has drawn plenty of attention toward women’s mixed martial arts. On April 28, the Invicta Fighting Championships will attempt to take things a step further with the launch of its all-female fight series

Patino-Rivera Lightweight Title Fight, Robert Drysdale Slated for Legacy FC 11
Verbal agreements are in place for three bouts at the May 11 Legacy Fighting Championship event, promotion officials announced on Monday.

LIVE RADIO: ‘King’ Mo Lawal, Jake Ellenberger, Cole Miller
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Live Radio: ‘King’ Mo Lawal, Jake Ellenberger, Cole Miller (1 p.m. ET)
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