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• Joseph Duffy out of UFC Fight Night 76, Paddy Holohan vs. Louis Smolka set as new main event

  21-10-2015 23:44
  
  The hits keep coming for UFC Fight Night 76. A week after the Dublin event lost its co-main event due to injury, UFC officials announced Wednesday that Irish headliner Joseph Duffy has been forced to withdraw from his fight against Dustin Poirier due to a "mild concussion" suffered this week during training.
  As a result, the previously scheduled flyweight contest between Patrick Holohan and Louis Smolka has been shifted into the vacant headlining slot.
  The UFC's statement can be seen below.
  
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• Boxing: Gary Russell Jr. to Defend Title Against Oscar Escandon

  21-10-2015 23:01 via sherdog.com
  
  WBC featherweight titlist Gary Russell Jr. is set to make the first defense of his title when he takes on Oscar Escandón on Nov. 14 in Las Vegas. Showtime will televise the bout, which will be held at the Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
  
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• Boxing: Gary Russell Jr. to Defend Title Against Oscar Escandón

  21-10-2015 23:01 via sherdog.com
  
  WBC featherweight titlist Gary Russell Jr. is set to make the first defense of his title when he takes on Oscar Escandón on Nov. 14 in Las Vegas. Showtime will televise the bout, which will be held at the Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
  
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• Ryan Bader Not Opposed to Fighting ‘Rumble,’ But Focus is Still on Cormier

  21-10-2015 22:56 via sherdog.com
  
  Ryan Bader isn’t against a fight with Anthony Johnson, but at least for now, his sights are still set on light heavyweight gold.
  
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• New Jersey to experiment with MMA judges in soundproof room watching fights on monitor

  21-10-2015 22:00
  
  The most important observers to a mixed martial arts bout are the men and women who will inevitably decide the winner. But do judges cageside actually have the best vantage point? The New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (NJSACB) wants to find out.
  With the hopes of compiling substantive data, a group of judges will score the Cage Fury Fighting Championships fights from a separate, soundproof room Oct. 31 in Atlantic City, CFFC announced in a press release this week. The judges will watch the
  
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• UFC 195 Gets Andrei Arlovski vs. Stipe Miocic As Co-Main Event

  21-10-2015 21:56
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB5HFEpTVpsUFC 195, the first pay-per-view of 2016, now his a co-main event under the Robbie Lawler vs. Carlos Condit headliner for the UFC Welterweight Championship. As initially reported by Lance Pugmire of the Los Angeles Times and confirmed by MMAJunkie, top heavyweights will do battle as Andrei Arlovski takes on Stipe Miocic. The timing suggests that the winner could face the winner of the Fabricio Werdum vs. Cain Velasquez fight for the UFC Heavyweight
  
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• Steve Cunningham on Antonio Tarver’s Positive PED Test: ‘That Man Could Have Killed Me’

  21-10-2015 21:34 via sherdog.com
  
  Everyone in boxing is aware of former world cruiserweight champion Steve Cunningham’s special story.
  
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• Andrei Arlovski vs. Stipe Miocic to Co-Headline UFC 195 in Las Vegas

  21-10-2015 20:56 via sherdog.com
  
  A heavyweight clash pitting Andrei Arlovski against Stipe Miocic will serve as the co-main event for UFC 195.
  
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• Reebok Removes UFC Ireland-Themed T-Shirt from Online Store After Backlash

  21-10-2015 20:42 via sherdog.com
  
  Reebok probably wishes it could have a do-over after the unveiling of its UFC Ireland T-shirt sparked nearly universal backlash.
  
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• Andrei Arlovski vs. Stipe Miocic set for co-main event of UFC 195

  21-10-2015 20:15
  
  Heavyweights will collide in a battle of top contenders when Andrei Arlovski and Stipe Miocic meet in the co-main event of UFC 195 on Jan. 2 in Las Vegas, NV.
  The UFC confirmed the match-up on Wednesday following an initial report by the LA Times.
  The announcement comes just days before Miocic was slated to fight Ben Rothwell in Dublin at UFC Fight Night 76. An injury forced Miocic out of the contest last week, and Rothwell has since campaigned vigorously for a shot against Arlovski. That s
  
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• World Series Of Fighting Renews International TV Partnership

  21-10-2015 20:08
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL1N1DKbXXwWorld Series of Fighting sent out the following press release today:IMG AND WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING RENEW MEDIA RIGHTS DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIPIMG has secured distribution for World Series of Fighting programming
  in over 70 countries and territories internationally since 2013LAS VEGAS (October 21, 2015) – IMG, a global leader in sport, fashion and media, and world championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports franchise World Series of Fighting, ha
  
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• Brock Lesnar Says He Felt Robbed By Diverticulitis During His UFC Run

  21-10-2015 19:23
  
  Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar spoke about his UFC run during his appearance on WWE Hall Of Famer "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's "Stone Cold Podcast" on the WWE Network this past Monday night, saying he felt "robbed by diverticulitis."Lesnar explained to Austin that he couldn't reach his full potential while fighting in the Octagon because he felt sick all the time."I felt robbed by diverticulitis. I felt robbed by being sick. I was feeling good and it took me a couple years to start
  
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• Alexander Gustafsson: Dana & Lorenzo Say They Have “Big Plans” For Me

  21-10-2015 19:08
  
  Alexander Gustafsson is the former UFC light heavyweight number one contender who has come up short in two separate bouts for the 205-pound title. Gustafsson first lost a close decision to Jon Jones at UFC 165, followed by another close decision loss to current champion Daniel Cormier at UFC 192. Going forward, however, Gustafsson has been told by UFC that they have "big plans" for him.The "big plans" that Gustafsson referred to apparently came directly from the top, as the Swedish star said he
  
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• Reebok Apologizes For Insensitive Ireland Map UFC Shirt

  21-10-2015 19:01
  
  Yesterday, John Kavanaugh, the coach of Conor McGregor, announced on Twitter that Reebok (who the UFC signed an exclusive apparel deal with this year) was now sponsoring his Straight Blast Gym, which is a huge deal for him:https://twitter.com/John_Kavanagh/status/656179289222717440https://twitter.com/John_Kavanagh/status/656516610346340353Between the deal, UFC and Reebok heavily emphasizing nationalism in pushing the "Fight Kit" uniforms, McGregor's popularity, and Ireland consequently being the
  
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• Reebok blames 'design error' for controversial UFC Ireland T-shirt

  21-10-2015 17:56
  
  Reebok has removed a controversial t-shirt showing a map of Ireland without the six counties comprising the country of Northern Ireland after fan outrage online.Among other issues, the pushback on the shirt centers on a confusion of terms and how it undercuts a wider view of Irish identity. The Republic of Ireland and 'Ireland' have different meanings. The former is a term refers to the independent democratic country of Ireland whose capital is Dublin. The latter, or 'Ireland', is considered to
  
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• Chris Weidman predicts UFC 194 will do 1.4 million pay-per-view buys

  21-10-2015 17:00
  
  Chris Weidman knows he is going to be part of something special. He just hopes things stay that way.
  Weidman defends his UFC middleweight title on Dec. 12 against former Strikeforce champion Luke Rockhold at UFC 194. With a slew of big names strewn throughout the card, including Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor's hugely hyped featherweight showdown, Weidman expects the event to be a lucrative endeavor for all involved -- as long the injury bug is kept far, far away.
  "I just want the card to stay tog
  
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• Live Chat: UFC Dublin preview, fighter retirements, Bellator 144, UFC financials

  21-10-2015 15:15
  
  This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
  It's been quiet for a while, but things are beginning to heat back up. The UFC returns to Dublin on Saturday with UFC Fight Night 76. The event has a lot of filler on it to appeal to European audiences, but the top of the card is a sensational lightweight fight between Dustin Poirier and Joe Duffy that carries major implications.
  Before that, however, there's Bellator 144. The card doesn't have much to write home about, but it does feature the retur
  
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• CM Punk goes on the attack against Twitter's 'cesspool of humanity'

  21-10-2015 15:00
  
  For the most part, it's good to be CM Punk. Except when you take a look at his Twitter mentions.
  The former WWE star has never set foot in the Octagon, yet he might be the pound-for-pound most criticized member of the UFC roster. Sometimes, he takes it in stride. And other times, well, not so much.
  "You stomach it by not reading it," Punk said on Monday's edition of The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani. "That's what you do. Otherwise you'll just go f*cking insane. It's a cesspool of humanity."
  Punk,
  
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• Morning Report: No 'journeyman,' Alexander Gustafsson says Dana White and UFC have 'big plans' for his future

  21-10-2015 14:00
  
  Alexander Gustafsson might be 0-2 in title bouts with Jon Jones and UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier, but the Swede still has the fire.
  "I will continue as long as I know I have the potential to be the best," Gustafsson told Swedish outlet Allehanda (via Bloody Elbow). "If there comes a day where I feel I can not go any further than this, that day I stop. Then I put the gloves on the shelf. But I feel that there's more to achieve. I know I can be better. I know I have the poten
  
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• UFC Statement on Joe Duffy

  21-10-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  "Due to a medical issue involving UFC lightweight Joe Duffy, the new main event of UFC FIGHT NIGHT in Ireland on Saturday will be a three-round bout featuring hometown hero Paddy Holohan vs. Louis Smolka. "Having learned that Duffy received a strike to the head during training earlier this week, UFC sent him for medical tests in Ireland for precautionary purposes. The results determined that Duffy suffered a mild concussion and due to the proximity of the fight this Saturday UFC will not permit
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber - Ep. 6 Recap

  21-10-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  
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  If there has been a “can't miss” episode of The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber, the most recent one was it, as Julian Erosa pulled off a massive upset by defeating Mehdi Baghdad, while tempers flared as Conor McGregor nearly took on all of Team Alpha Male after he said that bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw was on his way out. The genesis of the latter situation began earlier this season, as McGregor began poking at opposing coach Urijah Faber, telling
  
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• Pendred Ready to Show His Best in Dublin

  21-10-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Coming off his first loss in the UFC and the subject of much scorn and criticism on social media, it was refreshing to hear that Cathal Pendred’s sense of self was still intact.“I don’t hate myself and that’s the most important,” the Irish welterweight laughed, admitting that he was caught off guard by seemingly becoming one of the most hated men in the UFC. “I never would have felt that way, to be honest. I know MMA Junkie came out with an article saying, 'Wh
  
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• Miocic vs. Arlovski in UFC 195 Co-Main

  21-10-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  The UFC's first event of 2016 now has a co-main event, as the UFC 195 event on January 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas will feature the heavyweight showdown between number three-ranked Stipe Miocic and number four-ranked Andrei Arlovski.UFC 195 is headlined by the highly-anticipated welterweight title bout between Robbie Lawler and Carlos Condit. Tickets for the event go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 23.Originally scheduled to face Ben Rothwell this Saturday in Du
  
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• Dublin prepares for the Fighting Irish

  21-10-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  DUBLINThe area surrounding the 3Arena this week is calm and tranquil, a far cry from the scenes witnessed on July 19, 2014, the UFC’s first event in the Irish capital in over five years. //
  Last year, the crowds wrapped around the arena like a boa constrictor waiting for the doors to open. Hours later they emerged merrily, singing songs of heroes gone by in homage to the efforts their countrymen who went unbeaten at UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Brandao in the face of international opp
  
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• Dublin blog: Ryano and Tristar work together

  21-10-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  DUBLINIt’s a typical autumn evening in Dublin – dull, cold and wet. However, behind the doors of Team Ryano on Dublin’s north side, the mood draws a stark contrast to the weather outside.Visitors from the infamous Tristar Gym are in town and an agreement has been made between coaches Andy Ryan and Eric O’Keefe. At the expense of helping the Canadian team travel to and from the various obligations that Joseph Duffy, Tom Breese and Stevie Ray have to get through before Satu
  
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• With Tom Lawlor injured, Corey Anderson steps in to face Fabio Maldonado at UFC Sao Paulo

  21-10-2015 03:19
  
  The UFC's trip to Brazil next month is getting a slight alteration.
  Tom Lawlor is out with an injury and Corey Anderson will replace him in a light heavyweight fight against Fabio Maldonado at UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3 on Nov. 7 in Sao Paulo, the UFC announced Tuesday.
  Anderson (6-1) is coming off a unanimous decision win over Jan Blachowicz at UFC 191 in September. Before that, he lost his first career bout to Gian Villante via third-round TKO at UFC on FOX 15 in April. Anderson,
  
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• Corey Anderson Replaces Tom Lawlor, Meets Fabio Maldonado at UFC Fight Night Sao Paulo

  21-10-2015 03:17 via sherdog.com
  
  Corey Anderson has replaced the injured Tom Lawlor and will face Fabio Maldonado in a light heavyweight contest at UFC Fight Night in Sao Paulo on Nov. 7.
  
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• Rafael Carvalho surprised by his quick rise to top in Bellator

  21-10-2015 03:00
  
  Rafael Carvalho needed a pair of wins in Bellator to earn a shot at the middleweight title, and he’s surprised how quick he got to the top of the division.
  The 29-year-old Brazilian signed with Bellator in 2014 after winning nine straight with eight TKO finishes in Brazil, and took only three minutes to stop veteran Brian Rogers in his promotional debut. Carvalho then returned against kickboxing sensation Joe Shilling in April, improving to 11-1 with a split decision win and earning a shot
  
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• Photo: Cris ‘Cyborg’ Shows Off Leaner Frame During Cut to 140 Pounds

  21-10-2015 02:23 via sherdog.com
  
  Cristiane Justino appears to making progress toward her goal of an eventual date with UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey.
  
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• Fitch vs. Okami draws 167,000 viewers for World Series of Fighting

  21-10-2015 00:19
  
  A battle of former UFC title contenders, and two championship fights, highlighted Saturday night's World Series of Fighting event that drew 167,000 viewers on NBC Sports.The show was headlined by Jon Fitch, who spent years in UFC as the top welterweight contender in the Georges St-Pierre era, facing Yushin Okami, who once faced Anderson Silva for the middleweight crown. Fitch won a three-round decision to earn himself a shot at the vacant welterweight title, where he'll face Jake Shields. The ti
  
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