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Bendo: ‘I’m a sinner, and I need Christ in my life’
“I definitely think about quite a bit. It’s something I take pride in being as real as possible. I love Christ, I love being a Christian. It’s very hard sometimes making the right choice or making the right decisions, but I enjoy it and I like it. That’s who I am. I’m not going to […]
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John McCarthy Thinks Jason High’s Punishment Was Too Harsh
Veteran referee Big John McCarthy spoke to Submission Radio to talk about Jason High’s release from the UFC after he shoved referee Kevin Mulhall out of frustration for what he believed, was an early stoppage. “Absolutely there has to be varying degrees of punishment, but it has to be a punishment that is, you know, […]
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New Mexico Commission Suspends Jason High For Pushing Ref
Note to fighters: when the fight is over it’s best just to go back to your corner and A. Celebrate B. Pretend like you won a decision (who knows, you might actually win) C. Put your hands on your hips and shake your head in disappointment. So which one did former UFC lightweight Jason […]
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Jason High Found Out About UFC Release “Just Like Everybody Else”
Jason High was cut by the UFC last week after an incident where he shoved referee Kevin Mulhall following what many believed was an early stoppage. The worst part however, was that High found out he had been cut the same way many have before him…Twitter. High joined Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour to […]
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Dana White On Jason High’s Release: ‘It was a no brainer’
Before this Saturdays UFC 174 event, UFC president Dana White spoke with the media about a wide range of topics. Of course, UFC Fight Night 43 came up and White addressed some of the controversies from that night. More specifically he spoke about the release of Jason High, who shoved a referee after losing […]
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UFC releases Jason High for shoving referee
This past Saturday night in New Mexico, UFC lightweight Jason High (18-5 MMA, 2-3 UFC) made the mistake of shoving referee Kevin Mulhall following his loss to Rafael Dos Anjos. The 32-year-old was quick to acknowledge his mistake, apologizing for his actions on twitter: “Incredibly sorry & embarrassed for the ref incident,” High tweeted afterwards. “Will […]
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New Mexico Athletic Commissioner Comments On UFN 42 Controversies
UFC Fight Night 42 went down in Albuquerque, NM this past Saturday. The card its fair share of controversial issues to say the least. From an amazing decision in the Ross Pearson/Diego Sanchez fight, to a fighter pushing a referee, but wait there’s more. The New Mexico Athletic Commission’s Tom King spoke with SWFights.com […]
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.gif | Jason High Shoves Ref During Saturday’s ‘UFC Fight Night: Albuquerque’ Event
Saturday night, UFC lightweight Jason High didn’t agree with the stoppage in his fight. (Replay HERE) In fact, upon learning of the ref’s decision to halt the action, he got up and proceeded to push the him. A clear rule violation. High will likely receive some disciplinary action for the mistake. Here’s the replay incase […]
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With Jason High Injured, Charlie Brenneman Set to Fight Beneil Dariush at UFC Fight Night 35
Jason High displayed brilliance in the octagon during his victory against Anthony Lapsley at UFC 167 and walked out of the octagon virtually unscathed. High quickly signed the dotted line for another fight and was set to face Adlan Amagov at UFC Fight Night 35. However, Amagov was forced to pull out of the bout […]
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Jason High replaces John Hathaway, faces Erick Silva at UFC on FUEL TV 10
UFC officials announced yesterday that welterweight John Hathaway (17-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) has been forced to pull out of his scheduled UFC on FUEL TV 10 bout with Erick Silva (14-3 MMA, 2-2 UFC). Hathaway took to Twitter to explain the situation and said he’s suffering from ulcerative colitis, a form of colitis, which attacks […]