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LAS VEGAS – While Miguel Torres’ Twitter misadventures ended on a
positive note, his release and subsequent rehire have forced MMA fans
and executives to take a hard look at the role of social media in the
sport.

Torres temporarily paid the ultimate price.

But Torres isn’t the only fighter to slip up online. Check out the
embedded video to see what obstacles and benefits UFC president Dana
White thinks lie ahead with social media’s growth.

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John Alessio, who tonight meets late-notice replacement Luiz Firmino in the headliner of Superior Cage Combat 3 in Las Vegas, said he had an easy time moving from welterweight to lightweight with the help of Mike Dolce.

Dolce was there for Alessio every step of the way, emailing meal suggestions and encouragement as the weight began to come off.

Even after cutting the last four pounds, Alessio today told MMAjunkie.com Radio that he felt “pretty damn good.”

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A sparring accident earlier today in Montreal is responsible for a knee injury to UFC welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre that has scratched next week’s intended UFC 137 event.

St-Pierre sprawled on a sparring partner’s takedown attempt, trainer Firas Zahabi today told MMAjunkie.com. When the champ circled away, the injury became apparent.

“After he cooled down, I knew he couldn’t fight anymore,” Zahabi said.

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If you follow the business side of MMA, you’ve probably heard of Ken Pavia.

He’s the hustler, the promoter, and the outspoken go-getter. He’s the lightning rod for hardcore fans’ wrath. He’s the savior to many an up-and-comer, a sometime blogger for MMAjunkie.com. 

Now, he’s moving on to TV. The production side, that is.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) met Wednesday morning in the nation’s capital, wrapping up their five-day convention with a morning dedicated to mixed martial arts.

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Junior Dos Santos said it’s the only way fans could get to know the real him. UFC president Dana White…

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By the 3rd round of his UFC 131 main event fight against Junior Dos Santos, former interim champion Shane Carwin had little to no vision in his eye, but he surely wasn’t lacking heart. Read More >>

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Junior Dos Santos said it’s the only way fans could get to know the real him.

UFC president Dana White believes it’s one of the main reasons Dos Santos has become a truly marketable heavyweight contender.

Soon after a No. 1 contender’s victory over Shane Carwin in the headliner of Saturday’s UFC 131 event in Vancouver, the fighter and fight exec discussed the importance of Dos Santos’ speedy learning of the English language.

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LAS VEGAS – Ultimate Fighting Championship recently announced it had joined forces with the Boot Campaign to help raise funds that will help benefit the Lone Survivor Foundation.

Retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell founded the nonprofit, which assists in making the lives of wounded American soldiers easier once they return home from proudly serving their countries.

Helping to strengthen the partnership is UFC 130 fighter Brian Stann, who told MMAjunkie.com why his friend Luttrell is the perfect leader for the venture.

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Jose Aldo was as surprised as anyone to hear of Monday’s Internet reports that he had suffered an injury in training.

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