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• UFC 193 Embedded, Episode 1: Ronda Rousey is like a 'female Terminator'

  08-11-2015 23:20
  
  In the first episode of UFC 193 Embedded, the celebs come out in force to praise Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm before their showdown next Saturday night. They also show how the two stars are getting ready for the fight as well as Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Val
  
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• Joseph Duffy on concussion suffered before UFC Dublin: 'I can still remember the combo that hit me'

  08-11-2015 23:00
  Joseph Duffy was primed for a career-defining moment.
  Taking on Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC Fight Night 76 in Dublin, Ireland, the Irishman Duffy had the opportunity to fight a name opponent on an intimate stage – directly under the spotlight of thousands of adoring hometown fans.Just days before the fight, however, Duffy suffered a concussion in training, denying him this chance and forcing him off the card.
  "I was… ‘numb’ would be the main word, I woul
  
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• CM Punk Spotted At A Bat Mitzvah Of All Places

  08-11-2015 22:14
  
  Last night, Paul Heyman, the mentor of both Brock Lesnar and CM Punk, had the pleasure of celebrating his daughter's bat mitzvah, and he invited some of his closest friends, including former wrestlers. CM Punk was one of them, and he popped up in some photos posted to Instagram by Madusa (best known to some fans as WWE Hall of Famer Alundra Blayze) with her and Heyman.https://instagram.com/p/90xSatPOnJ/To get an idea of just how much Punk and Madusa mean to the Heyman family, take a look at the
  
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• T.J. Grant unwilling to 'close the door' on UFC return, but has no plans to fight MMA again

  08-11-2015 22:00
  UFC lightweight T.J. Grant is a happy man these days. He hasn't fought since May of 2013, when he stopped Gray Maynard with strikes at UFC 160. He never was able to take advantage of his promised title shot. Really, it's not clear where his career is or what's left of it after a concussion essentially derailed his entire fighting career.
  According to Grant - now a father of two after his wife had another baby last week - that isn't ideal, but maybe the way things have to be. He's got other prior
  
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• The thing about Vitor Belfort is…well, he’s still going

  08-11-2015 21:00
  
  The most drastic version of Vitor Belfort — the spirit-run berserker of 2013 — knocked Dan Henderson at a time when Dan Henderson never got knocked out. Two years later, the more believable-looking version blasted Henderson again, just for good measure. This time Belfort wasn’t on TRT. Neither was Hendo. But Hendo was still 45 damn years old, a shotgun shell left over from the hootenanny days of spring.
  And Belfort? Well, you see, that’s more complicated.
  At just 38 years
  
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• Video: Anderson Silva, Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza train together at X-Gym Brazil

  08-11-2015 20:00
  
  Ronaldo Souza trains with some pretty talented dudes.
  Ahead of his UFC 194 tilt against Yoel Romero, Souza (22-3, 1 no-contest) took the ring at X-Gym Brazil alongside former UFC middleweight champion and MMA legend Anderson Silva to tune up his boxing.
  There are certainly worse guys Souza could emulate on the feet.
  Watch the two take turns smashing pads in this video, posted to Instagram.Não pare, avance contra seu adversário, em Deus vcs são mais que vencedores . @spi
  
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• Anthony Johnson vows to take Ryan Bader’s soul, eyes ‘fun’ clash with Jon Jones

  08-11-2015 19:00
  
  SAO PAULO -- Anthony Johnson is gunning for another shot at the UFC light heavyweight title, and he plans to make a statement when he meets Ryan Bader inside the Octagon on Jan. 30.
  Coming off a big win over Jimi Manuwa, bouncing back to the win column following a loss to current champion Daniel Cormier, "Rumble" promises to put an end to Bader’s winning streak.
  "I plan on running through him," Johnson said during a Q&A session before the UFC Fight Night 77 weigh-ins in Sao Paulo, Braz
  
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• GSP's training camp is his ultimate moment of truth

  08-11-2015 18:00
  
  For two years, Georges St-Pierre has been avoiding making a decision on if he will ever fight. The idea he's doing a test camp to see if he still wants it would seem smart on one hand, but it's also a sign he's got misgivings about it. There are a lot of different ways to look at Georges St-Pierre's doing a six-week test training camp to see if he will come back next year to fight in UFC or, if not, formally retire from the sport.
  Freddie Roach broke the news on Wednesday of St-Pierre's first re
  
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• Rose Namajunas cuts long blonde locks, gets buzz cut in advance of Paige VanZant fight

  08-11-2015 17:00
  
  Ripley in Alien 3? GI Jane?
  Call it whatever you like. But Rose Namajunas will be going into her bout with Paige VanZant in the main event of UFC Fight Night 80 on Dec. 10 in Las Vegas with a buzz cut.
  Namajunas, known for her long, blonde hair previously, posted a picture of the new 'do Saturday on Instagram.
  "It's a fight, not a beauty pageant," Namajunas wrote on the photo. " Sh*t's in my way at practice ... cut it off!"Thank you @deetheebarber
  A photo posted by @rosenamajunas on Nov 7, 2015
  
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• This Week in Struggle: Mexican taxes, cavity searches, Dada 5000, break-ins, aliens

  08-11-2015 16:00
  
  Life is hard for all of us, but especially for professional cage fighters. Join us now for a laugh and a cry as we reflect on "This Week in Struggle."
  This week, read along to the sounds of Tom Waits.
  When Bellator just announced those fights pic.twitter.com/tUllFU186c
  — Michael (@TeamRocBiggie) November 7, 2015
  How the hell can I watch The Walking Dead tonight on my phone live?! I move tomorrow and my cable is already off! #FirstWorldProblems
  — James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) No
  
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• Video: WWE’s Stephanie McMahon, Other Celebrities Included In UFC 193 Preview Shows

  08-11-2015 15:08
  
  https://youtu.be/qMp7ioti3n8WWE executive and on-air talent Stephanie McMahon recorded an interview for the build up to the UFC 193 main event between WrestleMania 31 special guest Ronda Rousey and undefeated contender Holly Holm.Stephanie posted the following photo from the set of the interview on social media on Saturday.https://twitter.com/StephMcMahon/status/663047430766751744As seen in her tweet, Stephanie mentioned that her interview talking about the fight will air as part of "UFC Embedde
  
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• Vitor Belfort: I’ve got my eye on Luke Rockhold

  08-11-2015 15:00
  
  SAO PAULO -- Vitor Belfort impressed once again, finishing Dan Henderson in the main event of Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night 77 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and he's looking to face another old rival.
  Belfort is interested in facing Luke Rockhold, who’s scheduled to take on middleweight champion Chris Weidman on Dec. 12.
  "There’s a guy, Luke Rockhold, that keeps talking a lot," Belfort said at the post-fight press conference at the Ibirapuera gymnasium. Belfort also fought Rockhold
  
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• UFC Fight Night 77 Results — Belfort Knocks Out Hendo In First Round

  08-11-2015 14:31
  
  UFC held their UFC Fight Night 77 event on Saturday evening at the Ginasio do Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo, Brazil with the trilogy bout between MMA legends Vitor Belfort and Dan Henderson.Unfortunately for "Hendo," the rubber-match went more like their second fight than their first, as it was "The Phenom" who managed to score another knockout victory, this time at the 2:07 mark of the very first round.Below are complete UFC Fight Night 77 quick-match results.Main Card Fights:- Vitor Belfort def. Dan
  
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• UFC 197 official for March 5 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  08-11-2015 14:00
  
  The UFC is bringing a pay-per-view back to Brazil for the first quarter of 2016.
  UFC senior vice president Giovani Decker announced late Saturday night that UFC 197 is official for March 5 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro. Decker made the news official at the post-fight press conference for UFC Fight Night 77.
  The event will mark the sixth UFC pay-per-view to be held at the HSBC Arena since the promotion returned to Brazil in 2011 following a 13-year absence. That show, UFC 134, saw Ande
  
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• Johnny Case wants to derail Sage Northcutt's 'hype train' after UFN 77 win

  08-11-2015 09:28
  
  SAO PAULO -- Johnny Case survived many attacks by Nova Uniao black belt Yan Cabral at UFC Fight Night 77 to get the unanimous decision victory in Sao Paulo, and discussed his performance, his submission defense, the injuries he suffered in the fight and much more.
  
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• Gleison Tibau doesn't think UFC Fight Night 77 win will be overturned

  08-11-2015 09:22
  
  SAO PAULO -- Gleison Tibau defeated Abel Trujillo in controversial fashion at Sao Paulo’s UFC Fight Night 77, but admits he didn’t feel the tap.
  
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• Jimmie Rivera admits he was worried judges would give Sao Paulo’s Pedro Munhoz the win at UFC Fight Night 77

  08-11-2015 09:17
  
  SAO PAULO – Jimmie Rivera defeated Pedro Munhoz via split decision at UFC Fight Night 77, and he discussed his performance, how confident he was after the fight was over, what’s next for him, and much more.
  
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• After Redemptive KO Triumph, Vitor Belfort Sets Sights on ‘Disrespectful’ Luke Rockhold

  08-11-2015 09:04 via sherdog.com
  
  Vitor Belfort effortlessly dodged queries about the difference between his TRT-infused knockout of Dan Henderson in 2013 and his presumably more natural effort against the same opponent at UFC Fight Night inSao Paulo on Saturday.
  
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• UFC 197 Announced for March 5 at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro

  08-11-2015 08:56 via sherdog.com
  
  The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s third pay-per-view of 2016 has a date and venue, as UFC 197 will take place on March 5 at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro.
  
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• Glover Teixeira Sees Room for Improvement Before He Can Return to Title Contention

  08-11-2015 08:23 via sherdog.com
  
  After being manhandled by Jon Jones and Phil Davis for the better part of eight rounds in 2014, Glover Teixeira’s standing in the light heavyweight division took a serious hit.
  
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• UFC Fight Night 77 bonuses: Vitor Belfort earns $50,000 after his KO over Dan Henderson

  08-11-2015 08:22
  
  After knocking out Dan Henderson in a trilogy fight at UFC Fight Night 77 in São Paulo, Brazil, Vitor Belfort earned a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
  The news was announced at the post-fight conference.
  Belfort made quick work of the former Olympic wrestler after landing a left head-kick that dropped Henderson to the ground. Referee Mario Yamasaki stopped the bout at 2:07 of round one.
  Additionally, Brazilian fighters Thomas Almeida, Alex Oliveira and Thiago Tavares earned Perfor
  
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• UFC Fight Night Sao Paulo Bonuses: Belfort, Almeida, ‘Cowboy,’ Tavares Nab $50K Awards

  08-11-2015 08:05 via sherdog.com
  
  Brazilians swept the bonuses at UFC Fight Night in Sao Paulo on Saturday, as Vitor Belfort, Thomas Almeida, Alex Oliveira and Thiago Tavares each pocketed an extra $50,000.
  
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• Vitor Belfort Head Kick, Punches Put Away Dan Henderson in UFC Fight Night Rubber Match

  08-11-2015 07:40 via sherdog.com
  
  Vitor Belfort stops Dan Henderson in the first round of their rubber match on Saturday in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
  
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• Glover Teixeira vs. Patrick Cummins full fight video highlights

  08-11-2015 07:36
  
  Watch Glover Teixeira vs. Patrick Cummins full fight video highlights from UFC Fight Night 77's co-main event above, courtesy of FOX Sports 1.
  UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson took place Nov. 7, 2015 at the Ginasio do Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo, Brazil. One-time title challenger Glover Teixeira (24-4) took on rising contender Patrick Cummins (8-3) in a light heavyweight contest in the night's co-main event, which aired live on FOX Sports 1. Catch the video highlights above.More Coverage:
  
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• UFC Fight Night 77 in Tweets: Pros react to Vitor Belfort vs. Dan Henderson, Thomas Almeida's nasty knockout, more

  08-11-2015 07:21
  
  Synthetic testosterone or no synthetic testosterone, the Old Lion can still get it done. In a battle of aging legends, Vitor Belfort demolished Dan Henderson with a first-round head kick followed by punches to win the pair's rubber match on Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 77.
  Check out reactions to the finish below, plus much more from a destructive night in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
  Wowwww @vitorbelfort congrats
  — Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) November 8, 2015Wow that's all I gotta say
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• UFC Fight Night 77 results: Vitor Belfort knocks out Dan Henderson again in battle of legends

  08-11-2015 07:16
  
  Vitor Belfort's first strike attempted led to the finish.
  "The Phenom" was extremely methodical over the first few minutes Saturday night. But when he struck, he struck decisively.
  A Belfort left head kick sent Dan Henderson reeling in the opening minutes of their trilogy main event fight at UFC Fight Night 77 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Belfort pounced and finished with a flurry on the ground. Some, including Henderson, questioned referee Mario Yamasaki's stoppage. But looking at the replay, it seeme
  
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• Vitor Belfort vs. Dan Henderson 3 full fight video highlights

  08-11-2015 07:11
  
  Watch Vitor Belfort vs. Dan Henderson 3 full fight video highlights from UFC Fight Night 77's main event above, courtesy of FOX Sports 1.
  UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson took place Nov. 7, 2015 at the Ginasio do Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Veteran middleweight greats Vitor Belfort (25-11) and Dan Henderson (31-14) collided for the third time in the night's main event, which aired live on FOX Sports 1. Catch the video highlights above.More Coverage: UFC Fight Night 77 results |&n
  
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• Thomas Almeida hosts coming out party in hometown of Sao Paulo

  08-11-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  
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  SAO PAULO, Brazil Antonio “Minotauro” Nogueira, Anderson Silva, Jose Aldo ... Brazilian fans are not lacking in UFC superstars.In the wee hours of Sunday morning at the Ibirapuera Gymnasium, Thomas Almeida, another compatriot, showed the world he is ready to make his mark by holding his own coming out party in front of his hometown fans in Sao Paulo.“Thominhas” is hardly a secret – he entered Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3 with a perfect 20-0 MMA reco
  
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• Sao Paulo: Talking Points

  08-11-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Nothing against the 30-somethings, or even the 40-something, who fought at the top of the UFC’s Fight Night Sao Paulo card Saturday night, but center stage clearly belonged to Thomas Almeida.The UFC has a major young star in Almeida, who is now poised to become a significant player in the bantamweight division.The 24-year-old from Sao Paulo was spectacular in scoring a rousing knockout of Anthony Birchak. Although veterans Vitor Belfort and Dan Henderson were the main event, and Glover Tei
  
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• Rousey feeding off pressure ahead of Holm

  08-11-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Ronda Rousey can see everything.No one knows it, but she’s watching. Somewhere behind a closed door at the Glendale Fighting Club, she’s peering at security monitors, studying several dozen journalists, photographers and camera operators waiting for her appearance.They’ve been waiting a while, but Rousey is busy being coiffed and made up for an anticipated media session intended to promote UFC 193 in Melbourne, Australia, on Saturday night.She’s in no rush. In a way, neit
  
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• UFC Fight Night 77 post-fight press conference video

  08-11-2015 06:58
  
  The UFC Fight Night 77 post-fight press conference is the last piece of business to take care of after the action is over in the Octagon, and we have the live video below at MMAFighting.com.UFC officials will announce the winners of the Fight of the Night and the Performance of the Night bonuses, and winning fighters will meet the media after their fights.The UFC Fight Night 77 post-fight press conference takes place about 30 minutes after the main event ends, meaning it will start around 1:30 a
  
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• UFC Fight Night 77 live blog: Vitor Belfort vs. Dan Henderson 3

  08-11-2015 06:29
  
  This is the UFC Fight Night 77 live blog for Vitor Belfort vs. Dan Henderson 3, a middleweight bout at Saturday night’s UFC event at the Ginasio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo, Brazil.
  Belfort, who is 24-11 in his career, will face Henderson, who is 31-13 in his career, in the main event. It is the third meeting between the two fighters with both fighters recording one win each so far.
  Check out the UFC Fight Night 77 live blog below.More Coverage: UFC Fight Night 77 Results | UFC NewsR
  
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• Thomas Almeida crumbles Anthony Birchak with brutal first-round KO at UFC Fight Night 77

  08-11-2015 06:28
  
  Last call to climb aboard the Thomas Almeida hype train, because this sucker is leaving the station soon.
  The 24-year-old Brazilian prospect continued his bloody ascent up the UFC bantamweight rankings, scoring a nasty first-round knockout over Anthony Birchak on Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 77. Almeida wobbled Birchak against the cage, then sent him tumbling to the floor with a gorgeous right hand, pushing his perfect MMA record to 20-0.
  UFC Fight Night 77: Belfort vs. Henderson took place
  
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• Thiago Tavares submits Clay Guida in 39 seconds at UFC Fight Night 77

  08-11-2015 03:10
  
  Thiago Tavares didn't waste any time Saturday night in Sao Paulo. The 31-year-old Tavares capitalized on an early double leg attempt to snake his arms around Clay Guida's neck and submit the veteran with a guillotine choke just 39 seconds into the pair's featherweight contest on the preliminary card of UFC Fight Night 77.
  UFC Fight Night 77: Belfort vs. Henderson took place Nov. 7 at the Ginasio do Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Tavares (20-6-1) moved to 2-1 as a featherweight with t
  
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• Claudia Gadelha: UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby told me ‘I won’t Miesha Tate you’

  08-11-2015 01:56
  
  SAO PAULO -- Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Valerie Letourneau title fight is booked for next week’s UFC 193 in Australia, and it looks like top strawweight Claudia Gadelha will get the next shot at the title.
  The Nova Uniao fighter revealed during UFC Fight Night 77 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, that she will be in Australia to watch the championship clash, and will be announced as the next challenger.
  "I wanted to fight this year, but I decided to wait because the UFC wants me to fight in February," Gad
  
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• Claudia Gadelha: UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby told me ‘I don't wanna Miesha Tate you’

  08-11-2015 01:56
  
  SAO PAULO -- Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Valerie Letourneau title fight is booked for next week’s UFC 193 in Australia, and it looks like top strawweight Claudia Gadelha will get the next shot at the title.
  The Nova Uniao fighter revealed during UFC Fight Night 77 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, that she will be in Australia to watch the championship clash, and will be announced as the next challenger.
  "I wanted to fight this year, but I decided to wait because the UFC wants me to fight in February," Gad
  
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• Boxing: Bradley Pounds Rios Into Retirement, Lomachenko Stops Koasicha

  08-11-2015 00:54 via sherdog.com
  
  The fight was supposed to be an all-out brawl, possibly a candidate for Fight of the Year. But the HBO-televised main event in the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday night was anything but.
  
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