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• Cody Garbrandt plans to do part of camp at JacksonWink, make John Lineker look 'like a fool'

  24-12-2015 23:00
  
  Despite his 7-0 record as a professional mixed martial artist, UFC bantamweight Cody Garbrandt knows he can reach another level inside the cage.
  Ahead of his Feb. 21 UFC Fight Night 82 showdown against John Lineker (26-7) in Pittsburgh, the 24-year-old "No Love" will cross-train at high altitude in Albuquerque alongside noted coaches Brandon "Six Gun" Gibson, Mike Winkeljohn and Greg Jackson.
  "I’m going to go out there in January, probably do a few weeks there, come back here [Sacramento]
  
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• 'King Mo' hopes Bellator 'makes a move' for UFC free agent Aljamain Sterling

  24-12-2015 21:00
  
  Muhammed Lawal was in the locker room at UFC Fight Night 80 earlier this month with teammate Antonio Carlos Junior. "King Mo" had heard about rising prospect Aljamain Sterling, but that was the first time the two met.
  Lawal asked Sterling if he was the co-main event of the card. Sterling told him he was on the prelims. "Mo" was floored and, later, pretty captivated by Sterling's performance in a second-round submission win over Johnny Eduardo.
  "It wasn't even a close fight," Lawal told MMA Fight
  
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• EA Sports UFC 2 Coverage Roundup: Roster News, Hands-On Notes, & More

  24-12-2015 20:54
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Caq3MbcztDkStemming from some reporters, YouTube videographers, and notable players getting access to an alpha build of EA Sports UFC 2 in the last couple weeks, a lot more information is starting to trickle out about the game. There was a brief glimpse of gameplay in the above video, but the most in-depth and high-profile coverage so far comes in the form of Mike Bohn's hands-on article at MMA Junkie.As Bohn notes, the first game, released in June 2014, was flawe
  
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• Video: UFC Begins Hype For Landmark UFC 200 Event

  24-12-2015 20:40
  
  https://youtu.be/M_Y0UgxLBgwUFC has already begun the hype train for their landmark UFC 200 event.Featured above is a video released by the promotion this week to begin the build to the UFC 200 event, which is scheduled to take place inside the brand new Las Vegas Arena on Saturday, July 9, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.While no fights have been announced as of yet, fights rumored for the show include Holly Holm vs. Ronda Rousey II and the Octagon debut of WWE Superstar turned UFC fighter Phil "CM P
  
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• Anderson Silva vs. Michael Bisping Headlines UFC London Card on Fight Pass

  24-12-2015 20:15 via sherdog.com
  
  UFC Fight Pass will have its biggest headliner ever on Feb. 27.
  
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• Anderson Silva vs. Michael Bisping headlines London card on Fight Pass

  24-12-2015 19:25
  
  Merry Christmas, UFC Fight Pass subscribers.
  Anderson Silva will return against Michael Bisping in the headliner of UFC Fight Night 83 on Feb. 27 in London, UFC president Dana White announced Thursday on Twitter. The card will air exclusively on the UFC Fight Pass digital subscription service.
  Silva (33-6, 1 NC) is coming back after a year out of action due to a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs. The former UFC middleweight champion and all-time great tested positive for steroid metabol
  
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• Anderson Silva vs. Michael Bisping Set For 2/27 Exclusively On UFC Fight Pass

  24-12-2015 19:09
  
  In what is easily the biggest fight ever offered exclusively on the UFC Fight Pass service, former UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva will make his Octagon return against longtime contender Michael Bisping.The Silva-Bisping bout is scheduled for Saturday, February 27th at the O2 Arena in London, England, where Bisping is likely to be an overwhelming fan-favorite.https://twitter.com/ufc/status/680086957808959488
  
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• Joanna Jedrzejczyk: We Must Not Forget What Ronda Rousey Did for Us

  24-12-2015 18:36 via sherdog.com
  
  UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk discusses her injury rehab, Paige VanZant, Rose Namajunas and winning multiple titles.
  
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• Thomas Almeida: I’m Going to Cross Paths with Aljamain Sterling on the Way to the Top

  24-12-2015 18:31 via sherdog.com
  
  Bantamweight prospect Thomas Almeida on knockout power, Aljamain Sterling and title hunt.
  
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• Conor McGregor: 'Talent does not exist'

  24-12-2015 18:00
  
  In this short six-minute documentary about the rising of UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor, the Irish fighter describes himself not as talented, but obsessed. He goes as far as to argue there is no such thing as talented. Watch the video above for his explanation and more behind-the-scenes looks into McGregor's life.
  
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• Nick Diaz says GSP was on 'steroids' and 'missed weight' by three pounds at UFC 158

  24-12-2015 16:00
  
  Former UFC welterweight title challenger Nick Diaz accused Georges St-Pierre of being on steroids and missing weight by three pounds in their highly anticipated title fight back in March 16, 2013 at UFC 158 in GSP's hometown of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  "Georges St-Pierre was on steroids when I fought him," said Diaz on Chael Sonnen's podcast Your Welcome.Diaz, who's had a well-known history of testing positive for marijuana in his career, is convinced Quebec's athletic commission didn't pr
  
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• T.J. Dillashaw: Dominick Cruz is trying to emulate Conor McGregor with ‘uncharacteristic' trash talk

  24-12-2015 15:00
  
  In late November, T.J. Dillashaw and Dominick Cruz kicked off UFC Fight Night 81's promotional tour with a joint appearance on Boston sports radio. It proved to be a memorable sight. With Dillashaw seated just a few feet away, Cruz launched salvo after verbal salvo in the direction of the reigning bantamweight champion, making for the type of pre-fight sizzle the UFC marketing machine often only dreams about.
  Cruz's message was clear: if Dillashaw was hoping for another quiet lead-up to a b
  
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• Morning Report: Frankie Edgar says he'll finish Conor McGregor in four rounds and 'take his soul'

  24-12-2015 14:00
  
  Frankie Edgar had a busy Wednesday.
  After explaining to Michael Bisping on his radio show that trash talking wasn't his style, 'The Count' got Edgar to call his shot against UFC featherweight champ Conor McGregor.
  "I stop him within four," Edgar said.
  The McGregor fight hasn't been booked, but Edgar is on the short list to co-host the next "red panty night." Nate Diaz and lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos both lobbied for the McGregor fight after wins at UFC on FOX 17 and Edgar isn't ab
  
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• Nick Diaz: “Georges St-Pierre Was On Steroids When I Fought Him”

  24-12-2015 07:04
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur-gl9hryRENick Diaz recently appeared on Chael Sonnen's Your Welcome podcast and made some explosive comments about steroids in the UFC. Diaz accuses "everyone" in the UFC of being on steroids, and then singled out one former opponent of his in particular.Here's what he had to say:“I’m pretty convinced about everybody is on steroids,” Diaz said. “I mean everybody. Me and my brother, I don’t think (Frankie Edgar) is on steroids, but a
  
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• Tweets of the Week - 12/25

  24-12-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Holiday Cheer - UFC StyleHoliday cheers from The Nogs! #UFCXmas pic.twitter.com/0OG2CkfsWj— UFC (@ufc) December 24, 2015 Nothing gets me ready for Christmas like listening to "Rock you like a Hurricane" on the radio— Mitch Clarke (@MitchClarkeMMA) December 23, 2015 Santa's Helper. Merry Christmas All ;) Happy Holidays! Photo Credit: @mightyjax #teamtiny pic.twitter.com/dxWEQWpxhY— Tecia Torres (@TeciaTorres) December 25, 2015 #Repost @representharder with reposta
  
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• Anderson Silva Makes Return in London on UFC FIGHT PASS

  24-12-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The stage is set for the biggest event in UFC FIGHT PASS history, as UFC President Dana White announced that the Feb. 27 event at London's O2 Arena will now be headlined by a bout between middleweight legend Anderson Silva and British superstar Michael Bisping.UFC VIP Experience Packages are still available for the event, which will air in its entirety exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS, the UFC's digital streaming service.The longest reigning middleweight champion in UFC history, Brazil's Silva rule
  
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• 10 Best – Top UFC knockouts of 2015

  24-12-2015 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The best knockout category is always the most hotly debated, simply because the number of impressive knockouts that take place in the Octagon consistently supersedes the amount of slots on lists like this. But we must carry on, and while there may not be full agreement with the top 10 knockouts of 2015, you can’t deny that these were pretty damn good.10 – Matt Dwyer-William MacarioFights have ended in the UFC by Superman Punch before, but I never understood why. It always seemed to b
  
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• 'Countdown to UFC 195' to premiere Sunday afternoon

  24-12-2015 03:00
  
  The year in mixed martial arts (MMA) action for the UFC may be over in terms of 2015, but the next scheduled pay-per-view is just around the corner. To help promote it, the 'Countdown to UFC 195' will air on FOX Sports 1 at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday.
  This preview show will offer an inside look into the showdown between UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler and perennial top contender as well as former WEC welterweight champion Carlos Condit. The program will also feature an in-depth look at
  
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• “Red Panty” Celebration Up For Grabs !!!

  24-12-2015 02:06
  
  There is nothing more interesting in the MMA world currently than the “Mcgregor Sweepstakes”. The question everyone wants to know including the fighters themselves is, “whose getting the payday ?” Last Saturday’s card on Fox turned into a Conor Mcgregor brand promo show with his name being named and challenged after almost every main card […]
  
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• Editorial: “Red Panty” Celebration Up For Grabs

  24-12-2015 02:06
  
  There is nothing more interesting in the MMA world currently than the "Mcgregor Sweepstakes". The question everyone wants to know including the fighters themselves is, "whose getting the payday ?"Last Saturday's card on Fox turned into a Conor Mcgregor brand promo show with his name being called out and challenged after almost every main card fight. There are four fighters that are in the running or at least announced themselves as such. Those four are Nate Diaz, Jose Aldo, Rafael Dos Anjos and
  
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• Gleison Tibau failed in-competition USADA test at UFC Fight Night 77, too

  24-12-2015 01:50
  
  Not much of a surprise here.
  Gleison Tibau, already provisionally suspended after an out-of-competition violation of the UFC's anti-doping policy, has also violated the policy with an in-competition sample after UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3 last month in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the UFC announced Wednesday
  The UFC said in a statement that USADA, which runs its anti-doping program, notified both Tibau and the promotion of the violation this week. Tibau beat Abel Trujillo on the Nov. 7 card
  
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• Gleison Tibau Faces Potential Anti-Doping Violation for In-Competition Drug Test

  24-12-2015 01:39 via sherdog.com
  
  In addition to potentially failing an out-of-competition drug test, Gleison Tibau is also facing a potential Anti-Doping violation for a sample submitted in-competition.
  
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