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UFC heavyweight No. 1 contender Alistair Overeem has been charged with one count of misdemeanor battery, according to a report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

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Top UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem has been charged with one count of misdemeanor battery following an incident in a Las Vegas casino soon after his UFC 141 bout this past month.

According to the “Las Vegas Review-Journal,” Overeem is slated to appear in court on Feb. 21, and if convicted, he faces a maximum of six months in county jail and a maximum $1,000 fine.

MMAjunkie.com had been unable to confirm the long-rumored incident in recent weeks.



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Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann faced the toughest test of her MMA career this past Saturday and passed with flying colors.

The standout wrestler took a convincing unanimous-decision victory over Japanese veteran Hitomi “Girlfight Monster” Akano at ProElite 3 in Honolulu.

In our latest installment of the Women’s MMA Report, MMAjunkie.com’s Robert Sargent discusses the bout as well as Michelle Waterson’s successful return and a new booking for top prospect Ashley Cummins.



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The future of the Strikeforce 145-pound women’s division changed drastically this past week with news that champion Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos had tested positive for a steroid metabolite.

The Brazilian knockout artist is expected to be stripped of her Strikeforce title, and her division may be phased out of the promotion entirely.

In the latest Women’s MMA Report, MMAjunkie.com’s Robert Sargent discusses the failed test, Megumi “Mega Megu” Fujii’s successful DREAM debut, two big Strikeforce bookings, and a busy Jan. 21 night for women’s MMA.



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Former UFC lightweight title contender Hermes Franca was sentenced to 42 months in prison on Friday after being convicted of sexually abusing an underage girl at a Clackamas, Ore., martial arts school where he once taught, according to a report in The Oregonian.

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MMAjunkie.com lead staff reporter John Morgan is a guest on tonight’s edition of TSN 990 CKGM AM’s “Ringside Report Radio.”

Morgan joins the Montreal-based show to discuss next week’s “UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem” event, as well reflect on the highs and lows of the historic past year in mixed martial arts, with hosts Dave Simon and Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough.

Montreal residents can catch “Ringside Report Radio” live tonight at 10 p.m. ET. Morgan’s segment begins at 10:40 p.m. ET. TSN 990 also offers a live stream of the show.



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Despite an 18-month layoff, Strikeforce women’s featherweight champion Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos needed only 16 seconds to dispatch Japanese challenger Hiroko “Cat’s Eye” Yamanaka this past Saturday in San Diego.

The Brazilian bomber now has won 11 straight fights.

In our latest installment of Women’s MMA Report, MMAjunkie.com’s Robert Sargent recaps the champ’s return, discusses a newly announced Cage Warriors women’s tourney, and breaks down the big “Jewels: 17th Ring” event.



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Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar could be in some hot water as the result of a hunting trip to the Great White North last year.

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Two-time NCAA All-American wrestler Carla Esparza impressed in her Xtreme Fighting Championships debut this past Friday night in Tampa, Fla.

Esparza earned a clear-cut unanimous decision victory over talented striker Felice “Lil’ Bulldog” Herrig in the co-main event of “XFC 15: Tribute,” which aired live on HDNet.

In our latest edition of the Women’s MMA Report, MMAjunkie.com’s Robert Sargent discusses that fight, recent NAAFS wins by Jessica Eye and
Aisling Daly, and Strikeforce champ Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos’ upcoming return.



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Former Strikeforce heavyweight title contender Brett Rogers has been sentenced to 60 days in jail after pleading guilty to a felony count of third degree assault, according to a report from the St. Paul Pioneer Press published on TwinCities.com.

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