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Congratulations, Champ! UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis earned his brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu earlier this week. This comes on the heels of ‘Showtime’ submitting Cesar Gracie black belt Gilbert Melendez in their UFC 181 bout in December. Despite being known for his highlight reel knockouts, Anthony Pettis has 8 submission victories in 18 professional MMA bouts, and 7 KO wins. Congratulations Showtime! http://www.bjpenn.com/anthony-pettis-earns-brown-belt-jiu-jitsu/

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LAS VEGAS -- UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones tested positive for traces of cocaine before his eighth title defense on Saturday in Las Vegas, according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission. NSAC executive director Bob Bennett confirmed to ESPN.com on Tuesday that Jones, 27, tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine. Jones informed the NSAC that he had admitted himself into a drug treatment center.  "Jones has checked himself into a rehab center," Bennett said. "And at this time, I would direct any further questions regarding his situation to Mr. Jones or the UFC." The urine test sample...