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Dana White’s UFC 104 Video Blog (Part II)

Here is the second instalment of UFC president Dana White’s UFC 104 video blog. In the following episode, White continues with the Twitter craze, giving away tickets to fans for UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun.

Dana White’s UFC 104 Video Blog (Part 1)

UFC president Dana White is back with his infamous YouTube video blogs. The following video documents White as he watches his cousin fight at a Tuff-N-Uff event followed by White heading to Los Angeles to promote UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun.

Quote of the Day: Zuffa Willing to Sell Stake?

“It’s a possibility. For what we value this thing at, you would have to find somebody right now with a lot of cash laying around, who wants to get in this business, get a piece of it and kind of just sit over there and not tell us what to do.”

—UFC president Dana White tells Bloomberg that Zuffa officials may be willing to sell a 10-15% stake to a private investor.

Junie Browning Arrested, Cut From UFC

The Ultimate Fighter veteran Junie Allen Browning was arrested on Tuesday in Henderson, Nevada.

According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Browning was taken to St. Rose Dominican Hospital’s Siena campus after he ingested a reported 16 pills of Klonopin. The report also states that Browning tried to leave the hospital and while doing so he pushed a female nurse, punched a male nurse and kicked a male nurse.

The LVRJ report states that Browning yelled, “Do you know who I am? I will kill you and rape your family.” Browning faces three counts of battery on a health care provider.

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Rampage’s Latest Words: “I’ll Be Damned if Anybody Disrespects Me

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson isn’t done venting yet.

In his latest response to remarks by UFC President Dana White and fellow “TUF 10” coach Rashad Evans, Jackson reiterated his stance on leaving the UFC in order to pursue acting, gave his feelings on Evans and White, and listed the differences between competing for the UFC and PRIDE among other things.

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Quote of the Day: Dana White Responds to Rampage’s Retirement

“Rampage is a grown man. He’s acting like a baby right now, but he’s a grown man. If he wants to be in the movie business, Rampage, good luck to you, man. I hope he makes it big, and I’m not being sarcastic. I hope the movie thing works out for him. If that’s what he truly wants to do, and that’s what he feels and that’s what he thinks his career is, I wish him all the luck in the world.”

— UFC President Dana White tells the Carmichael Dave radio show that he wishes former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson genuine luck regarding his decision to retire from MMA and focus on his newfound acting career.

Quick Hits: Huerta Considering UFC Return, Vasquez to Replace Hominick & More

— Despite announcing his intention to focus on his acting career full-time, UFC lightweight contender Roger Huerta is now considering a full-time return to the organization following a split decision loss to Gray Maynard at last week’s UFC Fight Night 19 that fulfilled his latest UFC contract. “I can’t go out with two losses in a row,” Huerts said. “I don’t think I’m going to call it quits anytime soon. I’m still open to acting. Hopefully we get something going with that, but I’m not going to prioritize acting now. I’ll still prioritize fighting. If the UFC wants me back, I’d be willing to go back.” [Sherdog.com]

— Seasoned veteran Javier Vasquez has been tapped to replace an injured Mark Hominick against Deividas Taurosevicius in a featherweight bout at WEC 43 on October 10 in San Antonio, Texas. Hominick will reportedly be sidelined for about a month due to a reoccurring back injury. Vasquez fell in his WEC debut last month, dropping a split decision to L.C. Davis at WEC 42. [MMA Junkie]

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Strikeforce Continuing to Take Shots at Recently Released Fighters

It seems that Scott Coker is channeling his inner Dana White.

Strikeforce’s head honcho isn’t primarily known for talking bad about anyone. It’s precisely why Coker’s San Jose-based promotion has become one of the most respected businesses in mixed martial arts. But with the UFC eager to steal away any and all above-average talent from the Strikeforce ranks, it’s been Coker who has shown more of an aggressive side in recent weeks.

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Video: Dana White Tries to Sell UFC 103 Over Mayweather-Marquez

No explanation necessary here. The latest jab in the war of words between boxing and mixed martial arts has been thrown by UFC President Dana White in the above video, where he tries to explain why fans should be more interested in UFC 103 than Floyd Mayweather’s return to boxing on September 19.

Quick Hits: Jones Signs New UFC Deal, Mayorga to MMA & More

— Light heavyweight prospect Jon Jones has reportedly inked a new four-fight deal with the UFC. Jones has won all nine of his professional fights to date, including three inside the Octagon. “Bones” was last seen in action at UFC 100, where he submitted fellow wrestler Jake O’Brien with a guillotine choke in the second round. [MMA Madness]

— Former boxing welterweight champion Ricardo Mayorga will apparently be entering the world of mixed martial arts. Shine Fighters promoter and “TUF” alumnus Dorian Price announced Mayorga’s participation at a future event against an opponent yet-to-be-determined. Mayorga has racked up a record of 28-7-1 in the ring with notable wins over Fernando Vargas and Vernon Forrest. [MMA Junkie]

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