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Self-help guru Tony Robbins is promising a triumphant return for disgraced UFC star Jon Jones ... saying he knows Bones will come back good as new ... 'cause he's a client.

TMZ Sports got the star of the new documentary "I Am Not Your Guru" out in NYC and asked him about the state of Jones' career after a failed drug test prompted his removal from the card at UFC 200.

Jones is now facing a potentially lengthy suspension from USADA, and the whole MMA world wants to know ... can his career recover?

Robbie Lawler says his next opponent, Tyron Woodley, can worry about getting into hair and makeup -- but he's more focused on beating his ass in the Octagon.

Dana White is revealing why the $4 billion sale of the UFC isn't just great for his bottom line -- it's awesome for the fighters who also want to be Hollywood A-listers.

The UFC Prez came on "TMZ Live" Monday to break down the blockbuster deal with talent agency WME/IMG. Clearly, Dana made a tremendous business deal -- the league was originally purchased for a mere $2 million -- but he says UFC fighters will also reap huge benefits since WME/IMG is so powerful in movies and television.

Translation: Ronda Rousey's just the first of many crossover stars to come.

Jon Jones did not violate his court-ordered probation when he tested positive for a UFC banned substance ... TMZ Sports has learned.

A rep for the Bernalillo County DA's Office says the Corrections Department (who oversees Jones' probation) has decided not to pursue a violation because his sample wasn't collected by them or the court.

We're also told Jones' test didn't come back positive for any substances "that would typically constitute a violation of supervised probation."

The blockbuster sale of the UFC has heavyweight Mark Hunt seeing green -- while his loss to Brock Lesnar has him thinking rematch and hinting Brock might have cheated.

The UFC has been sold ... TMZ Sports has confirmed ... and the sale price is around $4 billion.

UFC sources told us entertainment and sports talent agency WME/IMG will be the new owners. The company head, Ari Emanuel, will wield a lot of power over the organization.

We're told Dana White will still have a major presence, serving as President. The Fertittas brothers will have a minority interest and a diminished role.

Lorenzo Fertitta will be stepping down as CEO.

Although the deal has been agreed upon, we're told the deal will take 6 weeks to 2 months for final signatures.

Miesha Tate was clearly feeling the pain at her Vegas afterparty, after losing her title by submission to Amanda Nunes at UFC 200.

You could tell Miesha's nose was broke as she talked to the cheering crowd at 1 AM at Sapphire Strip Club.

Shaq has mad respect for Mark Hunt in UFC 200, but he's goin' with Brock Lesnar because of sheer girth.

Shaq was classic Shaq Friday when he gave us his predictions, and told us about the symbiotic relationship he has with super big guys.

He feels real bad about Jon Jones, who seems like a lost soul.

Former UFC champ Luke Rockhold is the latest fighter to say ... a big percentage of his colleagues secretly use steroids.

Vegas partygoers, rejoice! 'Cause just hours after replacing Jon Jones at UFC 200, Anderson Silva has also agreed to take over Jones' post-fight party-hosting duties.

Chris Weidman and Carlos Condit are the HOTTEST fighters in the UFC ... according to 2 of the UFC's smokin' hot Octagon girls.

We talked to Chrissy Blair and Vanessa Hanson earlier this week in Vegas ... and asked them all the burning questions ... who's hottest, who has the best body, and dating fighters.

Hottest? Weidman. Best body? Luke Rockhold.

We also get into UFC guys sliding into their DMs ... even though dating fighters is "looked down upon."

But the best part? Chrissy and Vanessa give their BRUTALLY HONEST opinion on Brock Lesnar ... hot or not?

We caught up with Luke shortly after ... he was clearly flattered!

Check out the clips!

Daniel Cormier has a new opponent for UFC 200 and it's Anderson Silva ... TMZ Sports has confirmed.

After news broke Wednesday night that Jon Jones failed his drug test and was pulled from the July 9th event, Dana White and company snapped into action and booked Silva to step in and take on Cormier.

They will be fighting as light heavyweights. It will be a 3-round fight, but will NOT be a title fight.

Jon Jones is causing major headaches outside the UFC -- a Las Vegas hotspot is also scrambling to clean up a financial and marketing mess.

The final 3 candidates to replace Jon Jones at UFC 200 are Gegard Mousasi, Anderson Silva and Dan Henderson -- but there are problems with all 3, especially Henderson ... TMZ Sports has learned.

Our sources say Henderson is a front-runner to fight Michael Bisping for his middleweight title, and that bout is coming up soon -- so moving him to take on Daniel Cormier could screw a potential Bisping match.

Mousasi is already on UFC 200's undercard against Diego Santos. So, moving Gegard would create another hole for Saturday night.

As for Silva -- well, he's old.

We're told the Nevada Athletic Commission requires any fighter over 35 to undergo extensive medical testing and there might not be enough time to get it done for 41-year-old Silva. Plus, as we first reported ... he's also recovering from a recent surgery.

UFC brawler Sage Northcutt claims the Octagon ain't the only place he wants to become a superstar ... saying he wants to take his talent to the big screen ... and mix it up with Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Northcutt sat down with TMZ Sports and was asked what he likes to do when he's not caving in faces ... and that's when he told us he is a budding thespian.

"I've done commercials before ... maybe some action movies in the future."

The question then became who he'd wanna co-star with if he gets his shot on the big screen, and Sage didn't hesitate to answer ... saying he'd love to work with JCVD.

We're seeing buddy cop movie all over this one.

FYI -- Sage will step into the Octagon with Enrique Martin at UFC 200 this Saturday in Vegas.

Anderson Silva is boasting he's the one who was picked to replace Jon Jones in the UFC 200 fight against Daniel Cormier, but our UFC sources say no decision has been made.

We're told there are 3 contenders for the spot and Silva is indeed one of them. But UFC honchos are still meeting and they haven't picked anyone at the time of this post.

We're told there's a complication for Silva ... he just had gallbladder surgery and there are questions about his physical fight-worthiness for a match in just 48 hours.

BTW, further proof nothing is official, the picture Silva posted is just the UFC 200 meme generator .... which anyone can use.

Look who's also "in the running" ...

We'll let you know when the decision's really in ... stay tuned.