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January 2014

Keith Kizer steps down as head NSAC.

source | MMAJunkie.com Kizer, who was named the NSAC’s executive director in 2006, stepped down from his post this past week and will return to the state attorney general’s office. Friday’s NSAC meeting takes place at the Grant Sawyer State Office Building (suite 3200, third floor) and begins at 2:30 p.m. PT …

Stefan Struve cleared to return in the spring

source | MMAMania.com And according to the towering Swede — who appeared on “The MMA Hour” earlier today (Jan. 13, 2014) — the leaking in his heart has gone down drastically and if he wanted clearance to fight, his attending physician would do so immediately. Struve’s words: “Everything went really well. Everything was where the …

UFC on FOX 10: Henderson vs. Thomson

UFC on FOX 10: Henderson vs. Thomson Date: January 25, 2014 Venue: United Center Main Card (FOX, 8 p.m. ET) Benson Henderson vs. Josh Thomson Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Stipe Miocic Darren Elkins vs. Jeremy Stephens Donald Cerrone vs. Adriano Martins Prelims (FOX Sports 1, 5 p.m. ET) Alex Caceres vs. Sergio Pettis Yves Jabouin vs. Eddie Wineland Chico Camus vs. Yaotzin Meza Ramiro Hernandez vs. Hugo …

RFA 12: Ortega vs. Koch

RFA 12: Ortega vs. Koch Date: January 24, 2014 Location: Los Angeles, California Main Card (AXS TV, 10 p.m. ET)) Brian Ortega vs. Keoni Koch Pedro Munhoz vs. Billy Daniels Kevin Casey vs. Eddie Mendez Justine Kish vs. Randa Markos-Thomas James Moontasri vs. Rick Reger Zac Chavez vs. Marcus Kowal Prelims (Untelevised, 8:30 p.m. ET) Perceu Friza vs. Boston Salmon Dmitry Gerasimov vs. Jordan Isordia John …

WSOF 8: Gaethje vs. Patishnock

  MAIN CARD NBC Sports Network, 9 p.m. ET Justin Gaethje vs. Richard Patishnock Anthony Johnson vs. Mike Kyle Jessica Aguilar vs. Alida Gray Cody Bollinger vs. Tyson Nam Luis Palomino vs. Jorge Patino PRELIMINARY CARD MMAjunkie, 6:30 p.m. ET Valdir Araujo vs. Tyler Stinson Scott Barrett vs. Derrick Mehmen Sidemar Honorio vs. Alexis Vila Freddy Assuncao vs. Brenson Hansen Jose Caceres vs. Anderson Melo

Dominick Cruz injured… again. Urijah Faber steps in.

source | MMAFighting.com Snakebitten UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has been forced to withdraw from his champion vs. champion UFC 169 headlining bout against interim titleholder Renan Barao due to a groin tear, UFC President Dana Whiteannounced on a Monday afternoon edition of ESPN’s SportsCenter. The bout was intended to serve as a long-awaited return to action for Cruz (19-1), …

Tito Ortiz arrested on suspicion of DUI

source | MMAFighting.com UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after crashing his car in West Los Angeles in the early morning hours Monday. Local outlet KTLA first reported the news, citing a press release issued by the California Highway Patrol, which was subsequently confirmed by …