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• UFC Champ T.J. Dillashaw Leaves Team Alpha Male, Joins Colorado’s Elevation Fight Team

  06-10-2015 23:43 via sherdog.com
  
  UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw on Tuesday announced that he has left his longtime home at Team Alpha Male.
  
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• PBC on FS1: Jose Uzcategui Drops Julius Jackson Four Times, Torches Him in Second

  06-10-2015 23:00 via sherdog.com
  
  The main event of Premier Boxing Champions’ Toe-To-Toe Tuesdays card on Fox Sports 1 promised fireworks. Mexico-based Venezuelan Jose Uzcategui delivered bottle rockets, Roman candles and mortars tenfold as he took it to Julius Jackson immediately and ended the mugging in the second.
  
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• T.J. Dillashaw Leaves Team Alpha Male For Elevation Fight Team

  06-10-2015 22:27
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxrPM1Q-XegEarlier today, Globo reported that UFC Bantamweight Champion T.J. Dillashaw was leaving Team Alpha Male for a gym in Colorado, the home of former Alpha Male coach Duane "Bang" Ludwig.Well, it's true, albeit slightly more complicated than that, as Dillashaw explained in a statement to MMAFighting.com's Ariel Helwani:In regards to my upcoming fight camp, I will be doing my training in Colorado. The last six years at Team Alpha Male have been irreplaceable
  
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• Wanderlei Silva Moves To Dismiss UFC Lawsuit Over Fight Fixing Allegations

  06-10-2015 21:16
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij4e39es1mkBack in July, the UFC quickly sued Wanderlei Silva for intentional misconduct when he said he had proof of them fixing fights. Silva has been on bad terms with the promotion since his (since overturned) indefinite suspension by the Nevada Athletic Commission last year. The UFC wouldn't release Silva from his contract even though he could never fight for them again, that angered him, and he posted this on Facebook (emphasis ours):Either you do what they
  
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• Florian: Sage Northcutt Could Be A 10x Better Version Of Georges St. Pierre

  06-10-2015 21:05
  
  https://soundcloud.com/anikandflorian/ep-24-former-ufc-champion-rich-franklin-dustin-poirier-aaron-simpsonAt UFC 192 Sage Northcutt impressed in a lightweight bout against Francisco Trevino on the UFC Fight Pass preliminary card. Kenny Florian praised Northcutt during the most recent episode of his podcast.“Talk about potential. Talk about dollar signs. This kid could be [former UFC welterweight champion] Georges St-Pierre times 10," said Florian. "When you look at his look and the way tha
  
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• TJ Dillashaw heads to new team in Colorado

  06-10-2015 20:50
  
  TJ Dillashaw's next training camp will be with a new team in Colorado.
  Following a Globo report, which stated that Dillashaw had parted ways with Team Alpha Male, Dillashaw provided the following exclusive statement to MMAFighting.com:
  "In regards to my upcoming fight camp, I will be doing my training in Colorado. Thelast six years at Team Alpha Male have been irreplaceable and mybrothers there will forever be family to me. I thank each and every oneof them for helping me along the way and being
  
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• UFC Fight Night Seoul Update: Seo Hee Ham, Cortney Casey Join Nov. 28 Undercard

  06-10-2015 20:06 via sherdog.com
  
  South Korean standout Seo Hee Ham will try to get her first Octagon victory in front of a partisan crowd when she takes on American Cortney Casey next month in Seoul.
  
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• Chidi Njokuani Set for Nov. 20 Bellator Debut Against Ricky Rainey

  06-10-2015 19:37 via sherdog.com
  
  Newly signed welterweight Chidi Njokuani will make his first appearance in the Bellator MMA cage when he tangles with Ricky Rainey next month in Oklahoma.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 300 - Conor McGregor

  06-10-2015 18:59
  Conor McGregor will preview his UFC 194 showdown against Jose Aldo.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 300 - Chael Sonnen

  06-10-2015 18:46
  Chael Sonnen will stop by to discuss many different topics.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 300 - Daniel Cormier

  06-10-2015 18:42
  Daniel Cormier will look back at his light heavyweight title fight against Alexander Gustafsson on Saturday.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 300 - Rampage Jackson

  06-10-2015 18:35
  Quinton Jackson will update us on where he's currently at in his career and what's next for him.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 300 - Kimbo Slice

  06-10-2015 18:31
  Bellator's Kimbo Slice will discuss what's next for him.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 300 - Matt Serra

  06-10-2015 18:27
  Matt Serra will talk about the new Dana White reality show that he's a part of and more.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 300 - Mike Dolce

  06-10-2015 18:24
  Mike Dolce will talk about BJ Penn's issue with him and Johny Hendricks missing weight.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 300 - Inside the Vault

  06-10-2015 18:23
  Ariel Helwani looks back at a classic clip inside the vault.
  
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• Possible Opponent For Fedor Emelianenko’s Return Fight

  06-10-2015 18:19
  
  Fedor Emelianenko will return to action on the New Year’s Eve card in Japan, and his opponent will be announced soon.
  MMAFighting.com reports Fedor's opponent will be revealed Thursday at a press conference in Japan. The new Japanese promotion has been trying to lock in Indian-Japanese heavyweight kickboxer Jaideep Singh as his opponent. Singh is 40-10 (1 NC) in kickboxing but just 1-0 in MMA and that fight came back in 2013. His last kickboxing fight was in 2011.Emelianenko hasn’t f
  
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• Conor McGregor: My New UFC Contract Will Be Worth $100 Million

  06-10-2015 18:12
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDytaINOEbsConor McGregor believes his new contract with UFC will be worth over a hundred million dollars. On MMA Hour the Irishman said he is currently negotiating his deal with the company.“I go home with my gold belt and millions of dollars in cash, and I await my nine-figure contract (from the UFC). When they lose to me it’s like a draw, my name brings numbers," said McGregor. "If you have an association with my name you’ll be a main event sl
  
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• Tim Kennedy Takes Shot At Hendricks For Missing Weight At UFC 192

  06-10-2015 18:05
  
  UFC President Dana White confirmed that Johny Hendricks is now a middleweight after missing weight for his fight at UFC 192 with Tyron Woodley. He would have to cut over twenty pounds to make welterweight.Related: Video: Dana White: Johny Hendricks Just Lost A Huge OpportunityIn the past Hendricks would cut a lot of weight to make 170 with the help of professional nutritionists, but this time he didn't go that way.Fellow UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy took a shot at Hendricks and welcomed him to t
  
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• Rousimar Palhares isn't interested in fighting for WSOF anymore, expects fair NAC trial

  06-10-2015 18:00
  
  The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) postponed Rousimar Palhares’ disciplinary hearing for later this month, and the Brazilian expects a fair trial after seeing UFC star Nick Diaz get a five-year ban in a bizarre trial in September.
  "The only thing I expect about this hearing is that they judge me as I should be judged. Don’t let other little things impact their decision," Palhares told MMAFighting.com. "I’m an athlete and that’s how I make a living, so I leave everything
  
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• Rampage: I’m Ready To Retire If I Can’t Fight In UFC

  06-10-2015 17:56
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDytaINOEbsFormer UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (36-11) wants back in the octagon after winning at UFC 186 several months back, but his contract drama with Bellator MMA stands in the way.In an appearance on MMA Hour, Jackson said he would rather retire than fight for Bellator MMA. He is currently seeking to get his legal issues cleared up and fight for the UFC once again.
  Related: Bellator MMA Files Lawsuit Against Quinton &l
  
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• Viewership Of UFC Prelims On FOX Sports 1 Increases By 13%

  06-10-2015 17:42
  
  The prelim fights for UFC 192 last Saturday aired on FOX Sports 1, and the ratings are in.First, the weigh-in show did about 56k viewers on Friday. Then the pre-fight show pulled in almost 600,000 viewers, with the replay later that night averaging 284,000.
  The UFC 192 preliminary bouts themselves averaged 749,000 viewers, which is up 13% from UFC 191's 633,000. The fights aired head-to-head against college football.
  Related: Fighter bonuses from UFC 192 revealed
  
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• Report: Fedor Emelianenko to Face 1-0 Jaideep Singh on NYE

  06-10-2015 16:51 via sherdog.com
  
  Let the grumbling begin.
  
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• New Japanese promotion targeting Fedor Emelianenko vs. Singh Jaideep on New Year's Eve

  06-10-2015 16:05
  
  Fedor Emelianenko's opponent for his Dec. 31 return fight is expected to be announced at a press conference in Japan on Thursday, however, sources with knowledge of the fight say the new Japanese promotion is targeting Indian-Japanese heavyweight kickboxer Singh Jaideep as his foe.
  The 28-year-old Jaideep is 40-10 (1 NC) in kickboxing but just 1-0 in MMA. His lone MMA fight was in June 2013 when he defeated Alireza Tavak at Super Fight League 19. The 2009 K-1 World Grand Prix in Seoul champion h
  
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• New Japanese promotion targeting Fedor Emelianenko vs. Jaideep Singh on New Year's Eve

  06-10-2015 16:05
  
  Fedor Emelianenko's opponent for his Dec. 31 return fight is expected to be announced at a press conference in Japan on Thursday, however, sources with knowledge of the fight say the new Japanese promotion is targeting Indian-Japanese heavyweight kickboxer Jaideep Singh as his foe.
  The 28-year-old Singh is 40-10 (1 NC) in kickboxing but just 1-0 in MMA. His lone MMA fight was in June 2013 when he defeated Alireza Tavak at Super Fight League 19. The 2009 K-1 World Grand Prix in Seoul champion has
  
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• Chael Sonnen: I'm not sure if Holly Holm can even outstrike Ronda Rousey

  06-10-2015 15:00
  
  In commercials, Ronda Rousey has been calling Holly Holm the most decorated striker in mixed martial arts. Chael Sonnen doesn't just pooh-pooh that notion; he outright dismisses it.
  The former UFC middleweight star and current ESPN analyst told Ariel Helwani on the 300th episode of The MMA Hour on Monday that he does not believe any of Holm's multiple boxing titles have any value whatsoever.
  "She is making a claim that she is a 17-time world champion," Sonnen said. "I will tell you as an analyst
  
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• Morning Report: Kenny Florian says Sage Northcutt could be 'Georges St-Pierre times 10'

  06-10-2015 14:00
  
  Sage Northcutt has spent less than a minute inside the Octagon, but the 19-year-old''s already garnering some high praise.
  The UFC lightweight blitzed through Francisco Trevino Oct. 3 at UFC 192 in Houston, Texas, stealing the show with a first-round TKO.
  Count UFC vet and commentator Kenny Florian among those buying the hype in the undefeated teenager.
  "Talk about potential," Florian said Monday on his podcast. "Talk about dollar signs. This kid could be [former UFC welterweight champion] Georg
  
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• TUF Latin America 2 - Episode 7 Preview

  06-10-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  It was another rough week for Team Escudero, as Alvaro Herrera's conditioning faded as the minutes ticked away and he ultimately lost a decision to Team Gastelum fighter Hector Aldana last week on The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2. It was a disappointing performance for Herrera, who truly believed he was the superior fighter, but it was clear after the first round that he didn't have nearly enough in reserve to battle back against his opponent. Herrera's performance will be the main foc
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber - Ep. 5 Preview

  06-10-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  It took three weeks into the competition for Team McGregor to get on the board on The Ultimate Fighter, but Marcin Wrzosek got the job done with a unanimous decision win over Tom Gallicchio to give control back to the European side, and coach Conor McGregor doesn't plan on relinquishing it again. This week’s episode will see the fallout from the last fight, particularly for Gallicchio, who had 28 fights before getting his shot at competing on The Ultimate Fighter, only to watch his dr
  
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• Ham and Casey Meet in Seoul on Nov. 28

  06-10-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  After exciting UFC debuts, strawweights Seohee Ham and Cortney Casey will both make their second walk to the Octagon on November 28 as a bout added to the UFC Fight Night event at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul, South Korea.UFC Fight Night is headlined by the pivotal welterweight bout pitting former lightweight champion "Smooth" Benson Henderson against perennial 170-pound contender Thiago “Pitbull” Alves. Plus, legendary striker Mirko Cro Cop returns for the first time since
  
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• Dillashaw sets up training camps in Colorado

  06-10-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  As he gets ready for the training camp that will precede the biggest fight of his career, UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw is prepared for the one big adjustment he’ll have to make going from Sacramento to Colorado.He’ll be required to wear a shirt.“That’s going to be the toughest part, I guess,” Dillashaw laughs as he prepares to trade sunny California for soon to be snowy Colorado.All kidding aside though, Dillashaw’s decision to move and train full-ti
  
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• Alvarez Eager for Statement-Making Season

  06-10-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  When your name is Eddie Alvarez, you carry a ton of expectations around with you.After spending more than a decade collecting titles on various stages around the sport, where he defeated every established name he could get his hands on outside of the UFC, the fighter widely recognized as one of the best lightweights in the world finally found himself inside the Octagon. As he stood across from perennial contender Donald Cerrone at UFC 178 in September of 2014, the moment fight fans around the wo
  
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• Full Card For UFC Fight Night 79 On UFC Fight Pass

  06-10-2015 05:40
  
  UFC Fight Night 79 takes place on November 28, 2015, at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul, South Korea. The entire event will air on UFC Fight Pass.Start times have yet to be announced for the event, but here's the full card:MAIN CARD (UFC Fight Pass)Welterweight: Benson Henderson vs. Thiago AlvesHeavyweight: Mirko Cro Cop vs. Anthony HamiltonWelterweight: Dong Hyun Kim vs. Jorge MasvidalWelterweight: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Alberto MinaPRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass)Welterweight: Hyun Gyu L
  
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• Regional fighter has accident, poops on canvas after being submitted

  06-10-2015 05:00
  
  The mixed martial arts regional scene has given us plenty of sights and smells over the years -- this one is just a little smellier than most.
  This past Saturday, heavyweights Daniel Cooper and Travis Wolford collided at a "Ruckus in the Cage" show in West Virginia. Cooper ultimately won the fight via guillotine, but what happened afterward became a story unto itself.
  Ruckus in the Cage promoter Chris Smith explains:Here it is folks. Everyone is still talking about it. Never seen anything this g
  
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• Ronda Rousey Co-Hosting SportsCenter This Wednesday

  06-10-2015 03:23
  
  ESPN is advertising that UFC women's bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey will join them at 6 PM ET on Wednesday to co-host SportsCenter. The appearance comes a little over a month before her UFC 193 title fight against Holly Helm in Australia on November 14th.
  “I’m excited to co-host SportsCenter with Lindsay on Wednesday,” said Rousey.“I’ve always appreciated the support ESPN has shown me and I’m honored to be the first female celebrity co-host!”You can see
  
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• Video: MMA Fighter Craps His Pants After Being Tapped Out

  06-10-2015 03:18
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFDGWxEdf6QNow here's something you don't see every day in MMA. Travis Walford was choked out in a fight with Daniel Cooper in West Virginia at "Ruckus In The Cage" on Saturday. He has a little accident after being tapped out.
  
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• CM Punk's UFC debut reportedly delayed due to shoulder injury

  06-10-2015 03:16
  
  CM Punk fighting for the first time at the end of the year was probably a pipe dream anyway. Now, it definitely won't happen.
  Punk's coach Duke Roufus told ESPN.com on Monday that the former WWE star has an injured shoulder and won't make his UFC debut for another six to 10 months.
  "He got caught in a scramble, so right now he's taking a little time off," Roufus told Brett Okamoto. "He was doing great before that. His progress has been good. He's got a great attitude and he's a hard worker. He g
  
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• CM Punk Injured While Training For UFC Debut

  06-10-2015 03:06
  
  CM Punk suffered a shoulder injury while training that will keep him out of action for around a month, according to a report at ESPN.Duke Roufus told ESPN.com,  “He got caught in a scramble, so right now he’s taking a little time off. He was doing great before that. His progress has been good. He’s got a great attitude and he’s a hard worker. He got a place in Milwaukee where he lives all week when he’s here training, so he’s in it to win it.&rd
  
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• CM Punk’s UFC Debut Delayed By Shoulder Injury

  06-10-2015 02:33
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCViiT9-7DYThe wait for the UFC debut of former WWE Champion CM Punk is going to have to take a little bit longer. According to ESPN's Brett Okamoto, the man born Phil Brooks has been out of action for several weeks since "tweaking" his shoulder during a scramble in a training session. He'll be seeing a doctor on October 14th (next Wednesday), and he could be cleared to return at that point.Duke Roufus, Punk's head coach, told Okamoto that  "He got caugh
  
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• Monday Morning Analyst: UFC 192 results

  06-10-2015 02:00
  
  From Daniel Cormier's high-crotch lift slam of Alexander Gustafsson to Ryan Bader's shovel punch of Rashad Evans to Rose Namajunas' rear naked choke of Angela Hill, we review the technical action from Saturday's UFC 192 on this episode of the Monday Morning Analyst.
  
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• Claudia Gadelha Compares Joanna Jedrzejczyk To Gollum On Instagram

  06-10-2015 00:17
  
  Claudia Gadelha is the clear top contender to UFC Strawweight Champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk right now, but she's not getting the next title shot. With Ronda Rousey drawing an audience that only watches her cards, it only made sense to pair Jedrzejczyk with her. So when Rousey vs. Holly Holm got moved up from January to November, it meant "Joanna Champion" needed a new challenger (Valerie Letourneay) because Gadelha's thumb injury won't be healed in time. Now, Gadelha is taking out her an
  
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• Conor McGregor on his 'Go Big' antics: 'I'm the ruler of the numbers'

  06-10-2015 00:00
  
  If you were expecting Conor McGregor to apologize for his antics at last month's "Go Big" press conference in Las Vegas, guess again.
  McGregor seemed ready to pick a fight everyone else on the stage at the MGM Grand on Sept. 3, and a month later, he's not about to back down.
  "By myself I would have whooped everyone's asses there," McGregor said on Monday's special 300th edition of The MMA Hour. "Make no mistake about that."
  The UFC interim featherweight champion was feeling flush with success af
  
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• Beneil Dariush Accuses Kenny Florian Of Biased Commentary

  06-10-2015 00:00
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tRg8UqkF34This year, the most controversial scorecards have come in the UFC's lightweight division. First, in April, Al Iaquinta won a split decision over longtime gatekeeper to the top 15 Jorge Masvidal at "UFC Fight Morning" in Fairfax, Virginia. Four months later in Nashville, Beneil Dariush eked out his own split decision over the toughest opponent of his career so far, Michael Johnson. While probably not a bad decision as it's often played up is, i
  
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