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• Justin Gaethje and Luis Palomino agree: WSOF 23 rematch will be another ‘Fight of the Year' candidate

  13-09-2015 22:00
  
  Justin Gaethje vs. Luis Palomino 2 isn't your normal immediate rematch. When the two lightweights met in March with the WSOF title on line, things for the most part played out exactly as expected. The night wasn't marred by any fight-ending injuries or clumsy refereeing mistakes, there were no egregious scorecards or outstanding controversies to cry over.
  Rather, the fight simply wound up being so ridiculously fun and entertaining, WSOF matchmaker Ali Abdel-Aziz felt compelled to run it back.
  "W
  
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• Safari names baby llama after UFC star Ronda Rousey

  13-09-2015 20:00
  
  Ronda Rousey proved at UFC 190 that she’s a huge star in Brazil, and she keeps trending.
  Five weeks after knocking out Brazilian bantamweight Bethe Correia at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, undefeated 145-pound champion Rousey entered an unusual contest in Mangaratiba, a municipality located 60 miles away from Rio.
  A llama was born at the Portobello Resort and Safari, one of the top hotels in the state, and the name of the animal would be selected by the guests over the weekend.
  "Usuall
  
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• Cris Cyborg Confirmed To Take First Step Towards Ronda Rousey Super Fight

  13-09-2015 19:42
  
  On Saturday night, Invicta FC president Shannon Knapp revealed that Invicta Featherweight Champion Cris Cyborg will officially take the first step towards fighting Ronda Rousey in her next fight.Knapp stated at the Invicta FC 14 post-fight press conference that Cyborg will indeed compete at a 140-pound catchweight bout at the next Invicta event in November, however an opponent for Cyborg has yet to be announced.Cyborg (14-1, 1 NC) was told outright by the UFC that the only way she can get a figh
  
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• Recovered from Gunshot Wound, Former WEC Champion Paulo Filho Eyes Return

  13-09-2015 19:23 via sherdog.com
  
  Former World Extreme Cagefighting champion Paulo Filho in October was involved in a confrontation at a party that resulted in his being shot in the leg. The bullet caused an exposed fracture to his left femur, jeopardizing his mixed martial arts career.
  
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• Former Strawweight Champ Katja Kankaanpaa Retires After Loss at Invicta FC 14

  13-09-2015 19:20 via sherdog.com
  
  It appears Katja Kankaanpaa’s 14th mixed martial arts bout will be her last.
  
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• Urijah Faber: Conor McGregor in a suit and tie is like 'a poser wearing Tapout'

  13-09-2015 18:00
  
  LOS ANGELES -- Conor McGregor and Urijah Faber make a study in contrasts in many ways as opposing coaches on the current season of The Ultimate Fighter.
  Their taste in style is perhaps the most visible of those contrasts.
  McGregor, of course, likes to wear the finest threads from head to toe, and especially loves bragging about how much money he spent on said clothing.
  Faber isn't called "The California Kid" for nothing, as, even at age 36, he exudes a laid-back NorCal vibe.
  Last week, McGregor
  
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• Pedro Rizzo announces retirement following TKO win in Brazil

  13-09-2015 16:30
  
  Another Brazilian heavyweight has announced his retirement from the sport of mixed martial arts.
  Days after Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira’s announcement that he will no longer fight, fellow UFC veteran Pedro Rizzo competed for the last time. Headlining Face to Face 12 in Vitoria, Brazil, on Saturday night, "The Rock" landed several vicious low kicks on Andrew Flores in the first round, forcing the Hawaiian to give up between the first and second rounds.
  "I was really nervous, and I haven&r
  
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• Cris Cyborg will drop to 140 pounds for next Invicta FC event in November

  13-09-2015 16:00
  
  Cris Cyborg is ready for the first step toward bantamweight and Ronda Rousey.
  Cyborg will compete at a 140-pound catchweight at the next Invicta event in November, Invicta FC president Shannon Knapp announced Saturday night in the press conference following Invicta FC 14 in Kansas City. No date or city was announced, nor is there an opponent set.
  A fight between Cyborg and Rousey has been anticipated for years and it'll be one of the biggest spectacles in UFC history. Cyborg, the Invicta FC wome
  
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• Bellator's Emanuel Newton: Reebok kits make UFC fighters look like they're 'part of a cult'

  13-09-2015 15:00
  
  Emanuel Newton is happy to be in Bellator. And that extends all the way down to his preference of attire.
  Starting in July, UFC fighters have had to wear Reebok for their walkouts, fights and during fight week promotional events. That kind of homogenization is definitely not "The Hardcore Kid's" style.
  "I couldn't imagine myself just all Reebok'd out," Newton said. "I haven't worn Reebok since the old-school hardcore days back in like high school. Reebok is not my thing. And like I said, just lo
  
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• Former UFC fighter Troy Mandaloniz survives ladder fall, but now faced with new reality

  13-09-2015 14:00
  
  In early June, Troy Mandaloniz went to work doing property maintenance, his day job when not coaching MMA. That morning his cousin and pupil Seth Murashige had informed him that he’d decided to compete at a jiu-jitsu tournament during the UFC Fan Expo the next month. Mandaloniz, who competed on The Ultimate Fighter 6 and fought in the UFC twice several years ago, was to accompany him to Vegas for the event, and to see their fellow Hawaiian B.J. Penn inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. Thos
  
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• Fernando Gonzalez: Kickboxing Win Over Paul Daley Would Warrant Bellator Title Shot

  13-09-2015 08:54 via sherdog.com
  
  Back when Fernando Gonzalez was struggling to find fights and make a name for himself in mixed martial arts, he took a couple kickboxing bouts to fill the void.
  
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• Fernando Gonzalez Believes Kickboxing Win Over Paul Daley Would Warrant Bellator Title Shot

  13-09-2015 08:54 via sherdog.com
  
  Back when Fernando Gonzalez was struggling to find fights and make a name for himself in mixed martial arts, he took a couple kickboxing bouts to fill the void.
  
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• Floyd Mayweather Gets by Andre Berto in a Ho-Hum Career Finale

  13-09-2015 08:20 via sherdog.com
  
  It was if the posturing and preening was interrupting the ringside conversations; that’s how into Floyd Mayweather-Andre Berto fight the crowd seemed to be at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, which was pocked with more than 3,000 empty seats.
  
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• Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto full fight video highlights

  13-09-2015 07:57
  
  Watch Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto full fight video highlights from the Mayweather vs. Berto main event above, courtesy of ESPN.Mayweather vs. Berto took place Sept. 12, 2015 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Floyd Mayweather (49-0) faced Andre Berto (30-4) in the main event. Highlights can been viewed above.For more on Mayweather's memorable victory, check out the play-by-play from Shaun Al-Shatti below.Round 1: Here we go,y'all. Floyd Mayweather's final fight (allegedly).
  
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• Floyd Mayweather retires following easy victory over Andre Berto

  13-09-2015 07:04
  
  If Saturday did indeed mark the end of an often brilliant, always controversial boxing career, Floyd Mayweather couldn't have asked for a more fitting performance.
  The 38-year-old frustrated, taunted, and toyed with an overmatched Andre Berto to almost comical proportions, effortlessly matching Rocky Marciano's hallowed 49-0 record en route to a lopsided decision win, then confirmed his retirement in the ring.
  "You've got to know when to hang it up," Mayweather said. "I think it's about time for
  
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• Samman's Corner - Heavy Matters

  13-09-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The heavyweight division has long been home to the handful of fighters that can truly call themselves the baddest men on the planet. No division boasts more Earth-shattering power, and few athletes in professional sports can claim more versatility than the list below. But what’s the state of the division and predictions for scheduled matchups? Read on to find out.Champion: Fabricio WerdumThe champion’s second UFC stint has been a wildly entertaining one. Hopes were not high for the B
  
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• Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto in Tweets: Pros react to Mayweather going 49-0

  13-09-2015 06:51
  
  In what could be the last fight of his career, Floyd Mayweather Jr. scored a unanimous decision victory (117-111, 118-110, 120-108) over Andre Berto Saturday night from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  See how the pros reacted to Mayweweather's performance.
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  100% #MayweatherBerto will be waaaay more entertaining then May vs Pac. Def watching!
  — Brendan Schaub (@BrendanSchaub) September 13, 2015
  Roger Mayweather's shirt ...priceless #YouDontKnowShitAboutBoxing @FloydMayweather
  
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• Champion Tonya Evinger Brutalizes Pannie Kianzad in Non-Title Invicta FC 14 Headliner

  13-09-2015 06:45 via sherdog.com
  
  Tonya Evinger refused to allow Pannie Kianzad even a whiff of victory at Invicta FC 14.
  
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• Invicta FC 14 results: Tonya Evinger steamrolls Pannie Kianzad in non-title fight

  13-09-2015 06:41
  
  Tonya Evinger's corner told her to "get filthy." She complied. Willingly.
  The Invicta FC women's bantamweight champion got down in the muck and made it ugly -- much to the chagrin of Pannie Kianzad.
  Evinger grinded Kianzad down and then smashed her with ground and pound en route to a TKO finish at 3:34 of the second round in the main event of Invicta 14 in Kansas City.
  "Gator don't play no sh*t," Evinger said afterward.
  The entire fight was up in the air as of 24 hours ago. Both Kianzad and Evin
  
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• Mayweather vs. Berto post-fight press conference

  13-09-2015 06:38
  
  The Mayweather vs. Berto post-fight press conference will be held after all the action is over Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.In the main event, Floyd Mayweather improved to 49-0 with a victory, defending the WBA, WBC and the Ring welterweight titles with the unanimous decision victory.The Mayweather vs. Berto post-fight press conference will begin shortly after the main event. The video is above.
  
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• Invicta FC 14 post-fight press conference

  13-09-2015 06:07
  
  The Invicta FC 14 post-fight press conference is the last piece of business to take careof after the action is over in the cage, and we have the live videobelow at MMAFighting.com.Invicta FC president Shannon Knapp, along with the top fighters at Invicta FC 14, will answer questions from the media.TheInvicta FC 14 post-fight press conference takes place approximately 30minutes after the main event ends, meaning it will start around 12:30a.m. ET. The video is above.
  
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• Peter Quillin Knocks Out Michael Zerafa in 5th, Eyes December Date with Daniel Jacobs

  13-09-2015 00:18 via sherdog.com
  
  Peter Quillin was pleased, but it came with a caveat. The former WBO middleweight champion looked on as Aussie Michael Zerafa was being lifted out of the ring on a stretcher after “Kid Chocolate” stopped in the fifth round of the main event of the PBC on NBC card from Foxwoods Resort in Mashantucket, Conn.
  
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• “Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto: High Stakes” Results From Las Vegas, Nevada

  13-09-2015 00:18
  
  Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto takes place tonight, as "Money" Mayweather says goodbye to the ring -- forever.Mayweather (48-0, 26 KOs), will defend his WBA Super Welterweight Championship, aswell as the WBC and The Ring Welterweight Championships against Berto (30-3, 23 KOs) in an event that headlines a night of pay-per-view fights from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, and according to Mayweather, tonight will be the final fight of his legendary career."High Stakes: Mayweather
  
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