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• Dan Henderson: Vitor Belfort ‘was abusing something’ in 2013

  05-11-2015 23:30
  
  SAO PAULO – A trilogy bout between Dan Henderson and Vitor Belfort headlines UFC Fight Night 77 at the Ibirapuera gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Saturday night, and "Hendo" plans on avenging a tough knockout loss he suffered the last time they met.
  "The Phenom" became the first fighter to finish Henderson with punches in 2013, when both fighters were on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), but the former PRIDE and Strikeforce champion doubts Belfort was using only TRT back then.
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• Bellator 145 weigh-in video

  05-11-2015 23:00
  
  At the Bellator 145 weigh-ins, all 28 fighters taking part in Friday's Bellator 145 fights will step on the scale Thursday evening, and we'll have the live video here at MMAFighting.com.In the main event, Patricio Freire and Daniel Straus will have to make the featherweight limit of 145 pounds for their title-fight showdown. The Bellator 145 weigh-ins take place at 7 p.m. ET, and the video is above.Check out the Bellator 145 weigh-in results below.Main card (Spike at 9 p.m. ET)
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• Anthony “Rumble” Johnson vs. Ryan Bader Set For UFC Newark

  05-11-2015 22:55
  
  On this week's edition of UFC Tonight, a very intriguing Light Heavyweight bout was announced for the UFC event scheduled for Newark, New Jersey in January.In a battle of top contenders, Anthony "Rumble" Johnson will stand across the Octagon from Ryan Bader.The Johnson-Bader fight joins Jake Ellenberger vs. Tarec Saffiedine, Joaquim Silva vs. Olivier Aubin-Mercier, Alexander Yakolev vs. George Sullivan and Felipe Oliveri vs. Tony Martin.UFC Newark is scheduled for January 30, 2016 at the Prudent
  
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• Glory 25 To Air Live On ESPN3 With ESPN 2 Replay

  05-11-2015 22:52
  
  Glory made a surprising announcement today in the form of a one-show deal with ESPN for tomorrow's (Friday November 6) Glory 25 card:https://twitter.com/GLORY_WS/status/662347357263147008ESPN3 is ESPN's online service, which requires authentication of your status as a subscriber to cable or satellite service that includes ESPN. ESPN2 is, of course, the secondary channel in ESPN's family. Glory had promised that the card would air on American television, but it seemed likely that the card would a
  
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• UFC Confirms That Fight Night 77 Will Use The 30 Foot Octagon

  05-11-2015 22:21
  
  UFC officials have confirmed that the larger, 30-foot octagon will be used for UFC Fight Night 77 this Saturday. The smaller cage is 25 feet.Here are some stats on fights that have happened in the UFC's two cage sizes:UFC Fight Night 77 takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at the Ginásio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo, Brazil. The event will air on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass. The show will be headlined by Vitor Belfort vs. Dan Henderson
  
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• GLORY kickboxing to air on ESPN platforms

  05-11-2015 22:00
  
  The Worldwide Leader has earned itself some GLORY.
  The kickboxing organization has signed a broadcast deal in the United States with the ESPN family of networks, GLORY announced in a press release Thursday. GLORY and Spike TV parted ways last month despite an auspicious start in 2013 due to poor ratings and lack of substantial promotion.
  MMA Mania was the first to confirm the news after ESPN 3 listings leaked online Wednesday night. Mania's Michael Stets reported Thursday on Twitt
  
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• Clay Guida wants to beat up Conor McGregor after UFC 194, make him retire

  05-11-2015 21:37
  
  SAO PAULO -- Clay Guida faces Thiago Tavares at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 77 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and talked to the media about his upcoming bout, his wrestling versus Tavares’ jiu-jitsu, how he expects Jose Aldo to beat Conor McGregor, and what he plans on doing to "The Notorious" next.
  
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• Anthony Johnson UFC Fight Night 77 media scrum

  05-11-2015 21:00
  
  SAO PAULO – Knockout artist Anthony Johnson landed in Brazil to watch UFC Fight Night 77, and spoke with the media about his upcoming clash with Ryan Bader, the return of Jon Jones and Jones' upcoming bout with Daniel Cormier, the criticism he has received for his life outside the Octagon, Vitor Belfort’s decision to leave Blackzilians, and much more.
  
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• Anthony Johnson: Daniel Cormier hasn't 'earned it enough' to ask for time off from fighting

  05-11-2015 20:00
  
  Daniel Cormier wants some time off from fighting. Anthony Johnson is not a big fan of that idea.
  "Rumble" told reporters Thursday in Sao Paulo, Brazil that he does not think Cormier should be asking the UFC for a break. Cormier, the UFC light heavyweight champion, expressed that desire after defeating Alexander Gustafsson via split decision at UFC 192 last month.
  "Daniel is his own man," said Johnson, who lost to Cormier by third-round submission at UFC 187 in May. "I don't know why he would say
  
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• Werdum vs. Velasquez Rematch Possible For UFC 196 On Super Bowl Weekend

  05-11-2015 19:52
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAm11m7HzeYUFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum is set to to defend his championship in a rematch with former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez soon, however the date had not yet been officially set.
  There had been speculation that the fight would take place in Brazil in March, but now UFC Tonight's Ariel Helwani reports that it could go down on SuperBowl weekend in February Las Vegas at UFC 196."The UFC wanted to book Fabricio Werdum vs. Cain Velasquez in C
  
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• WSOF Adds Featherweights Bekbulat Magodmedov, Alexandre Bezerra to Roster

  05-11-2015 19:44 via sherdog.com
  
  World Series of Fighting has signed a pair of new featherweight prospects, inking Bekbulat Magomedov and Alexandre Bezerra to exclusive, multi-fight contracts.
  
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• Thomas Almeida Speaks On What Motivates Him To Stay Undefeated

  05-11-2015 19:40
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QjojaeSIOcThomas Almeida is making a name for himself as he is an undefeated fighter and making his fourth UFC appearance this Saturday. Almeida recently explained what motivates him.“The only certainty is that I’ll lose one day,” Almeida told MMAjunkie. “But remaining undefeated motivates me to train more and keep my head on my shoulders. It makes me think twice before taking any action. I’m keeping a clear head to remain undefeated
  
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• Nick Diaz Could Return From Suspension As Early As June 2016

  05-11-2015 19:31
  
  Nick Diaz, who is currently serving a five-year suspension by the NSAC for using marijuana after UFC 183, may be able to return to action as early as June 2016.According to UFC Tonight, Diaz and NSAC are negotiating a settlement deal. The deal currently on the table would reduce Diaz's suspension down to 18 months. His fine would also be reduced from $165,000 to $100,000.Related: Ronda Rousey on Nick Diaz Suspension: “It’s So Not Right”There was outrage on the internet after Di
  
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• Ex-Bellator Title Challenger Brett Cooper Announces Retirement from MMA

  05-11-2015 19:24 via sherdog.com
  
  Twelve-time Bellator veteran Brett Cooper has retired from professional mixed martial arts at 28 years old.
  
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• Ian McCall: MMA Is Ruined, Our Sport Sucks

  05-11-2015 19:18
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuoMk8GvWPEUFC flyweight Ian McCall told MMAJunkie in an interview that he feels the sport of MMA is financially ruined, and it has not evolved like other major sports. He indicated that he's planning his exit from the sport.
  “Our sport’s in ruin, financially,” he said. “Our sport sucks. It’s not what it used to be. It’s not what it was five years ago. It’s not even what it is when I first got to the UFC. It’s horrib
  
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• Glory 25 Weigh-in Results: van Roosmalen, Sitsongpeenong on Weight

  05-11-2015 18:51 via sherdog.com
  
  Glory 25: Milan will go ahead with Friday’s event as planned. All of the main card combatants as well as the four men in the night’s same-day tournament were all on weight on Friday’s weigh-ins, clearing the path for what should be a solid night of kickboxing.
  
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• Vitor Belfort says controversial drug test results won’t tarnish his reputation

  05-11-2015 18:00
  
  SAO PAULO -- Vitor Belfort takes on Dan Henderson in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 77 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, but he had to answer a lot of questions regarding his controversial pre-UFC 152 drug test in 2012.
  Belfort’s pre-fight drug test results reportedly came back with elevated testosterone levels at that time, but the promotion didn’t stop the Brazilian from fighting 205-pound champion Jon Jones days later in Canada.
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• Georges St-Pierre Preparing For MMA Comeback With Six-Week Training Camp

  05-11-2015 17:37
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGR7g4g0iGkFormer UFC welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre is planning his return to the octagon. St-Pierre's coach, Freddie Roach, recently stated in an interview that they're planning have a six-week training camp to determine if the fighter is able to comeback to MMA at the age of 34.
  Related: Georges St-Pierre: “I’m Starting To Get The Feeling To Come Back”According to his coach, if he doesn't feel good at the end of this training camp, he wi
  
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• UFC Fight Night 77 media day staredowns

  05-11-2015 17:34
  
  At UFC Fight Night 77 media day, all the fighters on the UFC Fight Night 77 main card squared off Thursday in Sao Paulo.
  
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• Freddie Roach: Georges St. Pierre is Going to Decide on Return After 6-Week Training Camp

  05-11-2015 16:51 via sherdog.com
  
  Freddie Roach discusses Georges St. Pierre's possible return to mixed martial arts.
  
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• Vitor Belfort vs. Dan Henderson 3 staredown video

  05-11-2015 16:45
  
  Watch Vitor Belfort vs. Dan Henderson 3 staredown video to see the two fighters in the UFC Fight Night 77 main event square off Thursday in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
  
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• Michael Chandler: 'Crybaby' Will Brooks has 'victim mentality'

  05-11-2015 16:00
  
  Michael Chandler is about as straight-laced and easygoing as cage fighters are going to get. Nothing can ramp up his emotions, though, quite like the discussion turning to Will Brooks.
  There is no love lost between Chandler and Brooks, who have fought each other twice with Brooks winning both times. The second time, Brooks won the vacant Bellator MMA lightweight title from the former champ last year. Even with no future fight booked, the two go at it on Twitter on a regular basis.
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• One Championship Heads to Cambodia on Dec. 5

  05-11-2015 15:04 via sherdog.com
  
  The current leading mixed martial arts promotion in Asia, One Championship announced Wednesday that it’s bringing its brand of contained chaos to Cambodia.
  
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• Freddie Roach: Georges St-Pierre planning six-week test training camp to determine comeback

  05-11-2015 15:00
  
  Georges St-Pierre is going to be doing more than just entertaining the thought of coming back. He's going to put the idea into action. Sort of.
  The former UFC welterweight champion's longtime boxing coach Freddie Roach told Fight Hub (h/t MMA Mania) this week that St-Pierre is going to do a test training camp to determine whether or not he still has the desire to fight. GSP has not competed since 2013 after vacating his title and going on hiatus, citing personal issues.
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• Morning Report: Ken Shamrock lashes out at Joe Rogan over 'fake' fight comments, 'Don't hide behind your mic'

  05-11-2015 14:00
  
  Nearly six months removed from his bout with Kimbo Slice June 19 at Bellator 138, Ken Shamrock is still hearing it from the critics.
  After surviving a rear-naked choke attempt from the UFC Hall of Famer in round one, Slice scored a TKO win following a scramble back to the feet. While the actual stoppage really isn't a point of contention, the manner in which Slice survived the choke raised the eyebrows of many, most significantly UFC commentator Joe Rogan.
  Reacting to the bout on his podcast the
  
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• TUF LATAM 2 - Episode 11 Recap

  05-11-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  The welterweight final for The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America is now set after the latest semifinal matchup took place on an episode that also featured a slew of guest appearances. Before Erick Montano met Vernon Ramos in the Octagon, the fighters in the house all started to lament the final days as the excitement that once filled them upon arriving has now turned into boredom and anxiety as they wait to get unleashed so they can return home again. The monotony of living in the house
  
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• The Downes Side: UFN Sao Paulo Predictions

  05-11-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  That’s right, boys and girls, it’s time for another middle aged version of the Downes Side!    It will be mostly like younger Downes Sides, just slower, about 20 pounds heavier and constantly complaining about those damn Millennials.If you’re looking for a couple Generation Xers, the UFC Fight Night in Sao Paulo has you covered. Live from the Ginásio do Ibirapuera, the main event features Vitor Belfort and Dan Henderson. In the co-main event of the night,
  
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• Sao Paulo: The unexpected focus of media day

  05-11-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  SAO PAULO, BrazilThe buildup to UFC fights can be intense affairs. Fighters are laser focused on their gameplan, last minute adjustments, making the necessary weight and media obligations – just a few of their many responsibilities before stepping into the Octagon.But sometimes a little laughter can be good, too.In the buildup to this week’s UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3, a Brazilian TV comedian certainly brought the laughs – and more than a few smiles – to the
  
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• Sao Paulo: Fight Card is Stacked With Must-See Bouts

  05-11-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  SAO PAULO, Brazil No matter whether you are a longtime fan, a new fan, or even a UFC fighter – we all play the same parlor game before every UFC event: Which fight will be the best of the night? Saturday’s UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3 has plenty of options to choose from. Not only is there the final bout in the trilogy between Vitor Belfort vs. Dan Henderson, but there’s the co-main between Glover Teixeira and Patrick Cummins. And that’s just the top of the 13
  
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• Gilbert Burns' Grace Under Pressure

  05-11-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  At first, Gilbert Burns thought his March fight against Alex Oliveira was going to be easy. Sure, it was a short notice bout that took him from facing a world-ranked contender in Josh Thomson to an unknown making his Octagon debut in Oliveira, but Burns was fighting in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro and looking to keep his unbeaten record intact. So motivation wasn’t an issue, and as soon as he got his opponent to the mat early on, he assumed it was game over for the “Cowboy.”&
  
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• Everybody Loves Guida

  05-11-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  We won’t know for sure until fight night, but this Saturday, Clay Guida could possibly become the first American fighting a Brazilian to not get booed in Brazil. Stranger things have happened, but “The Carpenter” thinks it’s a possibility when he faces Thiago Tavares in Sao Paulo.“I train with a lot of Brazilians, and I’ve been down there when Anderson Silva and Yushin Okami fought and it was a real cool time in Rio.”At that UFC 134 card in 2011, Guida w
  
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• Justine Kish vs. Nina Ansaroff added to UFC 195

  05-11-2015 06:30
  
  A woman’s strawweight bout between Justine Kish and Nina Ansaroff has been added to UFC 195.
  Kish (4-0) appeared on The Ultimate Fighter 20 and was expected to face Bec Rawlings in a preliminary bout. However, a torn ACL kept her out of the TUF 20 tournament and has kept her from making her UFC debut. Kish last competed on Jan. 24, 2014 at RFA 12 where she defeated current UFC fighter Randa Markos.
  Ansaroff (6-4) is looking to pick up her first win inside the octagon. Ansaroff last compete
  
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• Charles Rosa vs. Jimy Hettes added to January UFC Fight Night event in Boston

  05-11-2015 05:38
  
  A featherweight showdown between Charles Rosa and Jimy Hettes has been added to Jan. 17's UFC Fight Night 81 event in Boston.
  While neither Rosa nor Hettes is currently ranked in the division's top 15, each man has earned a reputation for putting on exciting, furiously paced fights, something that will undoubtedly please the TD Garden Arena crowd.
  The Massachusetts native, Rosa (10-2), is just 1-2 in UFC action, but he's earned Fight of the Night honors in each of his losses, showing that he'll
  
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• Fabricio Werdum-Cain Velasquez rematch could be moved to Super Bowl weekend

  05-11-2015 04:02
  
  Could a heavyweight title rematch headline the UFC's Super Bowl weekend card in Las Vegas?
  The company hoped to place the bout between champion Fabricio Werdum and two-time former champion Cain Velasquez on a March outdoor show in Curitiba, Brazil.
  But MMAFighting.com's Ariel Helwani reported on Wednesday's of UFC Tonight that there have been snags in finalizing the deal, so the UFC is now looking at making the match the main event of UFC 196 on Feb. 6 in Las Vegas.
  Werdum took the title from Ve
  
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• Khabib Nurmagomedov still not sure if he'll return to MMA after latest injury

  05-11-2015 03:25
  
  A week after suffering another injury, Khabib Nurmagomedov has yet to decide whether he's going to return to mixed martial arts.
  The undefeated Nurmagomedov had to pull out of a highly anticipated bout with Tony Ferguson at The Dec. 11 Ultimate Fighter Finale in Las Vegas due to a rib injury. That was the latest in a string of injuries which has kept him out of competition since his his April 29, 2014 victory over current UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos.
  After the mishap occurred, Nurm
  
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• Cormier: My Rematch With Jon Jones Will Do Over 1 Million PPV Buys

  05-11-2015 03:18
  
  UFC light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier mentioned in a recent interview that a rematch between him and Jon Jones could do over a million PPV buys. Cormier previously lost to Jones at UFC 182 by unanimous decision. Cormier mentioned that their first fight at UFC 182 did between 700,000 and 800,000 PPV buys.“Way over 1 million,” he estimated their rematch will do in terms of PPV buys. “I would love for us – for Jon and I – to do 1 million-and-a-half (buys). In our
  
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• Nick Diaz's NAC penalty could be reduced to 18-month suspension, $100K fine

  05-11-2015 03:08
  
  If all goes well, Nick Diaz could return to action come next summer.
  Settlement talks between representatives of the former Strikeforce welterweight champion and the Nevada Athletic Commission for a reduced penalty over Diaz's marijuana violations have been "significant" and "positive," according to sources with knowledge of the situation.
  If negotiations proceed on the current path, Diaz, who was suspended for five years and fined $165,000 for his third marijuana violation in the state, would h
  
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• UFC May Move Werdum-Velasquez 2 to Super Bowl Weekend Card in Las Vegas

  05-11-2015 02:58 via sherdog.com
  
  The Ultimate Fighting Championship may have to change the date and venue for the heavyweight title rematch between Fabricio Werdum and Cain Velasquez.
  
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• Nick Diaz, NAC in Talks to Reduce Punishment for Failed UFC 183 Drug Test

  05-11-2015 02:54 via sherdog.com
  
  Nick Diaz and the Nevada Athletic Commission seem to be making progress in discussions that could result in the fighter returning to the UFC sometime in 2016.
  
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• Jake Ellenberger vs. Tarec Saffiedine, three other fights added to UFC on FOX 18

  05-11-2015 02:49
  
  It's been a while since fans have head from Tarec Saffiedine. He'll be back early next year.
  The welterweight contender will meet Jake Ellenberger at UFC on FOX 18 on Jan. 30 in Newark, N.J., it was announced Wednesday on UFC Tonight.
  Three other bouts were also announced for the event, which will be headlined by a light heavyweight contender fight between Anthony Johnson and Ryan Bader. New Jersey native George Sullivan will meet Alexander Yakovlev, Olivier Aubin-Mercier takes on Joaquim Silva
  
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• Anthony Johnson vs. Ryan Bader to Headline UFC on Fox 18 in Newark on Jan. 30

  05-11-2015 02:32 via sherdog.com
  
  Anthony Johnson will face Ryan Bader in the UFC on Fox 18 main event on Jan. 30 in Newark, N.J.
  
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• Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson vs. Ryan Bader headlines UFC on FOX in Newark

  05-11-2015 02:17
  
  The first UFC on FOX event of 2016 will be headlined by a consequential light heavyweight showdown.
  Anthony "Rumble" Johnson will meet Ryan Bader in the main event of the Jan. 30 card at Newark's Prudential Center. The news was broken on Wednesday's edition of UFC Tonight.
  Johnson (20-5) has won 10 of his past 11 fights, with the only loss along the way a submission defeat to Daniel Cormier in a UFC 187 bout to fill the vacant light heavyweight title. "Rumble" rebounded from the loss with a seco
  
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• Boxing: PBC Plans Major Event for Dec. 12, Adds Lubin-Camacho to Nov. 28 Card

  05-11-2015 01:38 via sherdog.com
  
  Premier Boxing Champions is currently working on what would be a major event for Dec. 12 at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, according to multiple reports published Wednesday.
  
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• Boxer Yusaf Mack Recants Story of Being Drugged Before Making Porn Video

  05-11-2015 00:56 via sherdog.com
  
  What started as a hushed secret among the close-knit Philadelphia boxing community exploded into a viral story for former light heavyweight contender Yusaf Mack.
  
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