Event UFC 200: Tate vs. Nunes [Results]

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    The UFC is looking at putting TJ Dillashaw vs. Rafael Assuncao onto this card.

    Hell of a return fight for Assuncao.

    Will probably happen at a later event.
     
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    Dillashaw/Assuncao added, Mousasi/Brunson moved down to prelims

    I think this is too difficult a fight for Assuncao to take after such a long layoff.
     
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    DFW told a radio show there is still one more fight to add to UFC 200.

    It is possible they could put Silva/Hall on the card. I don't know how long gall bladder surgery recovery time is but some are suggesting it is only a couple of weeks.
     
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    Randy Couture wants to be involved with the UFC 200 festivities but they (DWF & brass) don't want him around.
     
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    Ed says this is what they want.
     
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    Mark Hunt has been asked to train to be an alternate for UFC 200 in case Brown or (most likely) Velasquez drop out.

    If the UFC is paying for his camp I understand it. Otherwise, why?
     
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    Word is they might set him up against JDS at this event.

    Don't really understand that match-up but ok.
     
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    Lesnar rumored to be in deep negotiations to fight at 200.

    That would be a holy shit addition.

    Who would be the opponent?
     
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    Wow. Shane Carwin wants to fight him again. I'd be down for that.
     
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    Sounds like a loooooooooooooooongshot.
     
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    Dana calls bullshit on the Brock rumours.

     
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    ^ And then they tease Lensar in their UFC 200 promo!

    I don't know what is going on.

    Lesnar/Hunto?
     
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    I was thinking hunt too.
     
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    Brock Lesnar is officially on the card. Opponent TBD.

    Holy shit.
     
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    Josh Barnett is campaigning for the fight with Lesnar.
     
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    Shane carwin said he would accept if called.

    Please let it be hunt.
     
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    Made a right mess of this.

    One minute.
     
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    WWE

    "Brock Lesnar remains under contract to WWE, however, he has been granted a one-off opportunity to compete at UFC 200," the statement read. "Following this milestone event on July 9, Brock will return to WWE for Summerslam on Sunday, August 21, live on WWE Network."
     
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    Fedor has been talking about the UFC lately. Everyone assumed he was back to his honeydicking ways.

    Can you imagine?
     

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