MMA Newsbits for 05/31

Thomas Gerbasi invites us to Meet the Featherweights

Part 2 of IFL Seattle is previewed here the preview doesn't mention that if you buy a ticket, you get 10 free shares of IFL stock valued at $0.96 each.

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Renzo Gracie's New York Pitbulls have signed Marcio Pe De Pano Cruz No word if he also got stock options in his contract.

MMAWeekly points out that the WEC undercard features Brock Larson and John Alessio
I'd have never known that if not for this mention and that includes when I made my picks yesterday.

You can see all the CARE/Jabroni picks for this event which as of now are mine and Art's by clicking here

Sam Caplan has an update on Gabe Ruediger which comes via TheFightNetwork

Caplan also says that Mike Swick is definitely dropping to Welterweight

Caplan's CBS Sportsline column looks at the Light Heavyweight division in the UFC.

He also rants about Dynamite USA Hey, its an easy target.

Couture gives back

I'm sure there is more to be had but I'm going to end for now.

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Gabe Ruediger considering legal action against CSAC

Ric Gillespie posted the following earlier today.

After hearing about the decision to nix him from Saturday's K-1 show, Gabe Rudiger is said to be considering taking legal recourse against the California
State Athletic Commission, for its refusal to let him fight.

As previously mentioned, Rudiger was denied a license to fight, with the CSAC citing issues with Rudiger's mental health. While this wasn't directly expressed, it was believed said
issues stemmed from Rudiger's appearances on 'The Ultimate Fighter' (and specifically Rudiger's reaction to his being unable to make weight).

If you're unaware, Gabe was released from his UFC contract and K-1 was hoping to use him as a replacement for Javier Vazquez on Dynamite USA.

You can read Ric's comments on things here

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I think Gabe probably has a case. If as I've heard his physical was conducted at a Burger King on a day where they offered to upsize your order at no cost then he was probably distracted the whole time. I'm not knocking him for this either as even I, your humble author would crack in that situation.

Then again, maybe it is jokes like that which cause his mental instability. If this is the case...I'm sorry you were dumb enough to go on TV and promote yourself and end up making a fool out of yourself and subject to jokes at your expense and can't handle the consequences of the promotion you saught for yourself. Once again, I'm sorry, my bad.

I do hope this is much-a-do about nothing or if it is something serious that he gets the help he needs but some self-accountability is required.

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Early MMA Newsbits for 05/01

According to a post at Sherdog.com, looking at the show which will take place June 12 and not June 9 as previously reported, a Minatoro Nogueira Vs. Justin McCully match could headline. The story goes on to state that if the fight doesn't happen on 6/12 it could happen at the Ultimate Fighter finale on June 23.

The rumored card as it stands:

Spencer Fisher Vs. Sam Stout
Drew McFeddries Vs. Jordan Radev
Stephan Bonnar Vs. Mike Nickles
Luigi Fioravanti Vs. Forrest Petz

While I'm here, the WEC show on May 12 has undergone another change as Jamie Varner has been forced off the card with a rib injury.

At UFC 73, could we see Chris Lytle Vs. Jeff Joslin?

Joe Lauzon has another recap of TUF 5. Seriously, his articles are great. Joe talks a lot about Gabe "Easy way out" Ruediger and so why not profile him?

Chuck Liddell says that he'll end the string of upsets at UFC 71.

UFC.com has video of Rampage training for the fight.

I'll have more stuff later this afternoon.

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