Failed Test
Diaz tests positive for marijuana at UFC 143
Nick Diaz's failed bid for the UFC interim welterweight title has been punctuated by a positive test for marijuana. The Nevada State Athletic Commission said Thursday that the California fighter tested positive for marijuana metabolites at UFC 143. Diaz lost a five-round decision to Carlos (Natural Born Killer) Condit for the interim 170-pound crown last Saturday in Las Vegas. Full Story.(Photo: Jed Jacobsohn/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Grudge Match
The UFC has confirmed that light-heavyweight champion Jon (Bones) Jones will face former title-holder Rashad Evans at UFC 145 in Atlanta on April 21. The two former training partners have been at odds since Jones stepped in for the injured Evans to face champion Mauricio (Shogun) Evans at UFC 128 in March 2011. Full Story.
Watchful Eye
Injured UFC champion Georges St-Pierre knows he will likely have to face Carlos Condit to unify his 170-pound mixed martial arts title, but he still wants a piece of Nick Diaz. Condit won a unanimous decision over Diaz on Saturday at UFC 143 in Las Vegas to claim the interim welterweight title. Full Story.
UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson
The UFC takes the octagon to the Saitama Super Arena in Japan on Feruary 26 as lightweight champion Frankie Edgar battles Ben Henderson in the main event. The card will also feature Quinton (Rampage) Jackson, Ryan Bader, and Jake Shields. UFC 144 Fight Card
UFC on FX 2: Alves vs. Kampmann
Australia once again welcomes the UFC on March 3, as Thiago Alves and Martin Kampmann step into the octagon for the main event. The card, which will be held at the Allphones Arena in Sydney, will also feature Demetrious Johnson, Court McGee and Joseph Benavidez.
UFC on FX 2 Fight Card
