Update on UFC 76 drug testing

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Last week, Kazuhiro Nakamura was revealed as the only one of the 18 competitors at UFC 76 to test positive for recreational drugs, failing for Marijuana.

We have results for 6 of the 18 fighters in the performance enhancing tests.

Michihiro Omigawa, Matt Wiman, Scott Junk, Christian Wellisch, Diego Saraiva and Jeremy Stevens all came back clean.

The results for the other 12 will be mad available later by the California State Athletic commission.

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Diego Saraiva to replace Nate Mohr in UFC 76 Bout

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That's the word according to UFCJunkie.com. Saraiva would take on another Lightweight in the UFC both looking for that first win in Jeremy "Lil' Heathen" Stevens.

UFC 76 which originates from the Pond in Anaheim Ca, on 09/22 features the following bouts...

1. Light Heavyweight Bout: Keith Jardine Vs. Chuck Liddell
   
2. Light Heavyweight Bout: Mauricio "Shogun" Rua Vs. Forrest Griffin
   
3. Lightweight Bout: Tyson Griffin Vs. Thiago Tavares
   
4. Light Heavyweight Bout: Kazuhiro Nakamura Vs. Lyoto Machida
   
5. Welterweight Bout: Diego Sanchez Vs. Jon Fitch
   
6. Light Heavyweight Bout: Jason Lambert Vs. Wilson Gouveia
   
7. Lightweight Bout: Matt Wiman Vs. Michihiro Omigawa
   
8. Lightweight Bout: Diego Saraiva Vs. Jeremy Stevens
   
9. Heavyweight Bout: Justin McCully Vs. Christian Wellisch

The first 5 are the ones that will air on the PPV broadcast.

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Nate Mohr scratched from UFC 76 bout with Jeremy Stevens

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According to UFCJunkie.com, Mohr who is 1-1 in the UFC has been forced to decline the bout due to a hand injury. The UFC is looking for a replacement to take on Jeremy Stevens at the 9/22 event in Anaheim.

Mohr debuted in the UFC on 04/05 dropping his bout to Kurt Pellegrino by submission. He rebounded to defeat Luke Caudillo at Fight Night 10 on 06/12 by Unanimous decision.

Stevens debuted at UFC 71 losing by Armbar submission to Din Thomas.

The card for UFC 76...

1. Light Heavyweight Bout: Keith Jardine Vs. Chuck Liddell
   
2. Light Heavyweight Bout: Mauricio "Shogun" Rua Vs. Forrest Griffin
   
3. Lightweight Bout: Tyson Griffin Vs. Thiago Tavares
   
4. Light Heavyweight Bout: Lyoto Machida Vs. Kazuhiro Nakamura
   
5. Welterweight Bout: Diego Sanchez Vs. Jon Fitch
   
6. Light Heavyweight Bout: Jason Lambert Vs. Wilson Gouveia
   
7. Lightweight Bout: Matt Wiman Vs. Michihiro Omigawa
   
8. Heavyweight Bout: Justin McCully Vs. Christian Wellisch
   
9. Lightweight Bout: Jeremy Stevens Vs. TBA

Still loving this line-up.

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UFC 76 card updated

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1. Light Heavyweight Bout: "The Ice Man" Chuck Liddell Vs. Keith "The Dean of Mean" Jardine
   
2. Light Heavyweight Bout: Mauricio "Shogun" Rua Vs. Forrest Griffin
   
3. Welterweight Bout: Jon Fitch Vs. Diego "Nightmare" Sanchez
   
4. Lightweight Bout: Tyson Griffin Vs. Thiago Tavares
   
5. Light Heavyweight Bout: Lyoto Machida Vs. Kazuhiro Nakamura
   
6. Light Heavyweight Bout: Wilson Gouveia Vs. Jason Lambert
   
7. Lightweight Bout: Matt Wiman Vs. Michihiro Omigawa
   
8. Heavyweight Bout: Justin "The Insane One" McCully Vs. Christian Wellisch
   
9. Lightweight Bout: Jeremy "Lil' Heathen" Stevens Vs. Nate Mohr

I'm digging this card a lot.