Fightweets: Does Rory MacDonald deserve a welterweight title shot or not?

The ongoing argument over the next welterweight title shot. The continuing fallout from the UFC’s signing of CM Punk. The class-action lawsuit against the UFC filed by veteran fighters. Oh, and what to make of Saturday night’s main event between Lyoto Machida and C.B. Dollaway.

There is no lack of discussion points in the mixed martial arts world as we barrel toward the holiday season, so let’s jump right into another edition of Fightweets.

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Fightweets: Does Rory MacDonald deserve a welterweight title shot or not?

Roan "Jucao" Carneiro steps in to face Mark Munoz at UFC 184 on Feb. 28

Just hours after it was announced that veteran fighter Mark Munoz would return to the Octagon against Caio Magalhaes at UFC 184, Magalhaes had to withdraw due to an infection in his mouth.

Looks like Munoz will remain on the card. On Wednesday night UFC Tonight’s Ariel Helwani confirmed that Roan ‘Jucao’ Carneiro will step in to fight “The Filipino Wrecking Machine” on Feb. 28 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Roan "Jucao" Carneiro steps in to face Mark Munoz at UFC 184 on Feb. 28

Roan Carneiro signs with the UFC

Roan Carneiro is back to the UFC.

The 36-year-old veteran American Top Team fighter and coach announced on his Instagram that he has signed a contract with the UFC.

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Roan Carneiro signs with the UFC

Pat Curran vs. Daniel Weichel, Julia Budd vs. Talita Nogueira slated for Bellator 133

Former Bellator featherweight champion Pat Curran is slated to return to action on Feb. 27, 2015 against Daniel Weichel in the co-main event of Bellator 133, promotional officials announced Monday.

A two-time Bellator champion, Curran (20-6) forfeited his belt for a second time this past Sept. when he dropped a unanimous decision to Patricio Freire in a rematch of the pair’s 2013 meeting. He’ll now look to get back on track against Weichel (34-8), a longtime veteran who captured season 10’s featherweight tournament title with consecutive wins over Scott Cleve, Matt Bessette, and Desmond Green.

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Pat Curran vs. Daniel Weichel, Julia Budd vs. Talita Nogueira slated for Bellator 133

Angela Magana on newfound Twitter infamy: "I am really only being myself"

Angela Magana was known mainly for being a longtime women’s MMA combatant and competition in The Ultimate Fighter 20. Until about monthly past. That is when the seven-year veteran kind of found Twitter, in her very own manner.

“I was never huge supporter of the latest social networking,” Magana told MMA Fighting. “I was too busy living life to share my entire life. Who gives a f—?”

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Angela Magana on newfound Twitter infamy: "I am really only being myself"

Mark Munoz returns against Caio Magalhaes at UFC 184

Mark Munoz is going to be making his return to the Octagon in February.

The long time UFC veteran, that has endured back to back stoppage losses in the UFC, is scheduled to return in action on Feb. 28 against Nova Uniao middleweight Caio Magalhaes at UFC 184 in Los Angeles. The UFC declared the matchup Thursday.

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Mark Munoz returns against Caio Magalhaes at UFC 184

BAMMA 17 live stream online

Watch BAMMA 17 live stream online for BAMMA’s major card in the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester, England on Saturday day.

Former UFC expert Colin Fletcher squares off against Micheal Brightmon in the main event.

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BAMMA 17 live stream online

Fightweets: Jon Fitch says he "feels poor for" up and coming UFC combatants

Jon Fitch has never been scared to speak his head. So that it ought to be not surprising the veteran welterweight has a solid view on his former company’s new uniform code.

The UFC’s exclusive six-year handle Reebok, which will mandate the apparel company’s equipment in the Octagon and get rid of the potpourri of symbols that have adorned combatants’ short pants and t shirts as long as everyone can recall, has been an instant favorable for combatants like Fitch, he says.

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Fightweets: Jon Fitch says he "feels poor for" up and coming UFC combatants

UFC 181 Embedded, Episode 4: "I am no loud man wearing gold chains"

In the most recent episode of ‘UFC 181 Embedded’, Anthony Pettis gets fixed before his Wheaties carton show, Gilbert Melendez works out, Johny Hendricks and Urijah Faber meet a expert, Travis Browne trains with Frank Mir, Matt Hughes hangs out with Robbie Lawler, and a lot more.

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UFC 181 Embedded, Episode 4: "I am no loud man wearing gold chains"

Roger Gracie sorrows fighting at middleweight: "I felt like I would expire on battle week"

Roger Gracie returns to the batting cage Friday against fellow UFC expert James McSweeney at One FC 23, but that was not his initial strategies after getting cut from the UFC.

Following a unanimous decision loss to Tim Kennedy in 2013, the multiple-time jiujitsu and ADCC winner had made a decision to retire from MMA, however among the stars in his family altered his mind.

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Roger Gracie sorrows fighting at middleweight: "I felt like I would expire on battle week"

Bellator cuts ties to Joe Vedepo after alleged assault of police policeman

Bellator has cut all ties to combatant Joe Vedepo following the expert light heavyweight’s recent legal problem in Iowa.

The 31-year old was detained in Iowa City on Nov. 28 after an alleged drunken brawl which made a police officer hospitalized.

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Bellator cuts ties to Joe Vedepo after alleged assault of police policeman

Anthony Njokuani signals with Legacy FC following UFC release

Expert lightweight Anthony Njokuani has verbally agreed to some multi-fight deal with Legacy FC following his recent release in the UFC, Legacy FC owner Mick Maynard supported to MMAFighting.com on Wednesday.

A 34-year old former kickboxer, Njokuani (16-9, 1 NC) had been a mainstay in the WEC/UFC 155-pound division ever since his 2009 introduction, fighting 15 times and scoring memorable KO/TKO triumphs over Chris Horodecki, Edward Faaloloto and Roger Bowling, amongst others.

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Anthony Njokuani signals with Legacy FC following UFC release

Josh Koscheck vs. Jake Ellenberger set for UFC 184

A set of expert welterweights looking for a success will collide at UFC 184.

With both fighters looking to snap three-fight losing streaks, Josh Koscheck and Jake Ellenberger will meet on Feb. 28 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Daily News broke news of the fight Tuesday.

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Josh Koscheck vs. Jake Ellenberger set for UFC 184

UFC lightweight Yves Edwards declares retirement after 17-year MMA profession

The Thugjitsu age has come into a close.

Yves Edwards, among the very respected fighters in the UFC, is calling it quits. The 17-year MMA expert declared his retirement Sunday night on Facebook. Edwards, 38, is winless in his last five fights and is coming off a entry loss to Akbarh Arreola at UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson on Nov. 22.

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UFC lightweight Yves Edwards declares retirement after 17-year MMA profession

Ben Rothwell: Increased drug testing in MMA has resulted in raised harms

While it appears like years ago now, only at that time last year Ben Rothwell was mired in what he calls the “lowest point” of his career. Rothwell, a expert heavyweight who at the time was prescribed testosterone replacement treatment (TRT), tested positive for elevated rates of testosterone in the wake of a spectacular Aug. 2013 triumph over Brandon Vera. The UFC acted quickly, handing down a nine-month suspension that had the 33-year old agonizing over his incorrect turn.

“I did not understand what I was doing, I felt like I wanted it (TRT),” Rothwell declared on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour. “I was getting endocrinologists and physicians who have been like: ‘If you can achieve so, then you definitely should. That is about your health. That isn’t about fighting, it is going to assist you.’ Matters of this nature.

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Ben Rothwell: Increased drug testing in MMA has resulted in raised harms

Renzo Gracie won"t underestimate ‘unorthodox’ Kazushi Sakuraba at Metamoris 5

Kazushi Sakuraba was the first fighter to defeat Renzo Gracie at PRIDE, and he did it by breaking his arm with a kimura. Fourteen years later, they will meet again.

Sakuraba and Gracie, who haven’t competed in since 2011 and 2010, respectively, agreed to meet in a 20-minute submission-only grappling match at Metamoris 5 on Nov. 22, and the Brazilian veteran is happy to finally earn a chance to avenge that loss to “The Gracie Hunter.”

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Renzo Gracie won"t underestimate ‘unorthodox’ Kazushi Sakuraba at Metamoris 5

The MMA Hour - 256 - Yves Edwards

Veteran Yves Edwards discusses Saturday’s fight against Akbarh Arreola at UFN 57.

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The MMA Hour - 256 - Yves Edwards

WSOF 15 results: David Branch, Justin Gaethje pick up wins

David Branch successfully defended his World Series of Fighting middleweight title for the first time on Nov. 15.

Headlining the WSOF 15 card in Tampa, Florida, the 185-pound middleweight champion scored his fifth win under the promotion’s banner with a fourth-round finish over UFC veteran Yushin Okami.

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WSOF 15 results: David Branch, Justin Gaethje pick up wins

Dan Henderson to fight Gegard Mousasi in co-main at UFC on FOX 14 in Sweden

It didn’t take long for the UFC’s return to Sweden to get some fire power.

On Wednesday UFC president Dana White announced that light heavyweight contenders Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Johnson would fight on Jan. 24, 2015 in Stockholm, Sweden, for UFC on FOX 14. Now the UFC has added a co-main event clash between longtime veterans Dan Henderson and Gegard Mousasi.

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Dan Henderson to fight Gegard Mousasi in co-main at UFC on FOX 14 in Sweden

Wanderlei Silva removed from Bellator 131 appearance due to contractual obligations with the UFC

Bellator announced on Monday that longtime MMA legend Wanderlei Silva would join several UFC veterans in their pre-Bellator 131 programming in San Diego. It turns out he won’t after all.

Bellator announced on Tuesday that Silva will not be able to participate in Friday’s event in Dave & Busters “due to prior contractual obligations.”

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Wanderlei Silva removed from Bellator 131 appearance due to contractual obligations with the UFC