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• Finalized Card For UFC On FOX 18 On January 30th

  05-01-2016 23:26
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWEJPaPrL1YThe UFC has finalized the card for their upcoming UFC on FOX 18 event. One of the UFC's top prospects Sage Northcutt will be opening up the four-fight main card in a bout against fellow undefeated fighter Andrew Holbrook. The show will be headlined by Anthony "Rumble" Johnson vs. Ryan Bader, while a bout between Josh Barnett and Ben Rothwell will serve as the co-main event.UFC on FOX 18 takes place on January 30th at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.
  
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• Emanuel Newton-Linton Vassell Rematch Rounds Out Main Card for Bellator 149

  05-01-2016 23:13 via sherdog.com
  
  Bellator MMA has completed the main card of its Bellator 149 event, which is scheduled to take place on Feb. 19 at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
  
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• WSOF President Ray Sefo Says He Turned Down Fedor Emelianenko Fight at Rizin

  05-01-2016 22:38 via sherdog.com
  
  Fedor Emelianenko almost had a different opponent at Rizin Fighting Federation’s New Year’s Eve event: Ray Sefo.
  
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• World Series of Fighting Finalizes 4-Bout Main Card for WSOF 27 in Memphis

  05-01-2016 22:31 via sherdog.com
  
  Las Vegas-based MMA promotion World Series of Fighting has added two bouts to the now-complete main card of WSOF 27.
  
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• Alex White to face Artem Lobov at UFC 196 in Las Vegas

  05-01-2016 21:33
  
  He didn't win The Ultimate Fighter 22, but he was certainly one of the more memorable figures on the show. And now featherweight Artem Lobov will get another chance to show what he's got.
  The UFC announced on Tuesday that the Russian fighter -- who trains with Conor McGregor at SBG in Dublin -- will take on Alex White at UFC 196 on February 6 in Las Vegas. The heavy-handed Lobov (11-11-1) dropped a unanimous decision against Ryan Hall at the TUF 22 finale on Dec. 11. Before then he'd gone 2-0-1
  
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• Fortunes changed for five at UFC 195

  05-01-2016 21:30
  
  The new year opened with an old familiar themen: controversial decision ina championship fight.Robbie Lawler (27-10, 1 no contest) retained his UFC welterweight title viasplit decision on scores of 47-48, 48-47 and 48-47 over Carlos Condit (30-9) ina decision where statistics told a very different story. In a fight that wasalmost all standing, Condit had a 176-92 edge in significant strikes, andoutlanded Lawler in all five rounds.Still, you can for the most part throw those numbers out because a
  
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• Emanuel Newton-Linton Vassell rematch rounds out Bellator 149 main card

  05-01-2016 19:00
  
  A light heavyweight rematch will round out the main card of Bellator 149.
  Former Bellator light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton will meet Linton Vassell on Feb. 19 in Houston, MMAFighting.com has learned.
  The bout will be a rematch of an encounter held at Bellator 130, in which then-champ Newton submitted Vassell in the fifth-round with a rear-naked choke.
  Newton (25-9-1) of Long Beach, Calif., is looking to snap a two-fight losing streak. He lost the title to Liam McGeary at Bellator 134, t
  
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• Georges St-Pierre’s Trainer Says GSP Will “Make A Splash” In MMA Soon

  05-01-2016 18:48
  
  Georges St-Pierre is still training for his potential return to the octagon. ESPN recently caught up with his head MMA trainer, Firas Zahabi, to talk about the status of the former UFC welterweight champion.“(St-Pierre)’s getting his body in shape and we’re going to explore options in the near future,” Zahabi told ESPN. “I think personally– these are not his words – there is more fight in him. I think Georges is going to make a splash soon.”St-Pier
  
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• Ronda Rousey to Host ‘Saturday Night Live’ on Jan. 23

  05-01-2016 18:14 via sherdog.com
  
  UFC bantamweight Ronda Rousey remains in high demand as a crossover star.
  
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• Ronda Rousey Hosting Saturday Night Live On January 23rd

  05-01-2016 18:08
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBUFlOB8VjgFormer UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda rousey is ready to step back into the spotlight after her devastating loss to Holly Holm at UFC 193. It was announced on Tuesday that Rousey will be hosting NBC's Saturday Night Live on January 23rd.
  Rousey is the third fighter in history to host the show. The others are boxers George Foreman and Marvelous Marvin Hagler.Related: Joe Rogan Says Rousey Needs “Massive Overhaul” If She Wants To Beat
  
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• EA Sports UFC 2 Release Date & Trailer, Sakuraba/Rutten DLC

  05-01-2016 18:08
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m97UWd2QuAI&feature=youtu.beJust a few minutes ago, EA Sports released a good bit of new information on EA Sports UFC 2, the sequel to the 2014 game that started off their licensing deal with the UFC. The big ones, to get out of the way, are:We got the first gameplay trailer (see above). The game is out on March 15th, and of course you can pre-order it now (while Amazon hasn't updated the date as of this posting, that should change later today). That's ev
  
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• EA UFC 2 release date, first gameplay trailer revealed

  05-01-2016 18:07
  
  EA Sports UFC 2, the second installment of the Electronic Arts UFC video game franchise, has been scheduled for a North American release on March 15, followed by a worldwide release on March 17.
  EA Sports announced the news on Tuesday in conjunction with the debut of its first gameplay trailer, which can be seen above.
  The game releases on both Xbox One and Playstation 4, and features UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor and former bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey as its cover athletes.
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• Ex-UFC Champ Jose Aldo Makes Forbes ’30 Under 30’ List for 2016

  05-01-2016 17:51 via sherdog.com
  
  Despite his 13-second knockout loss to Conor McGregor at UFC 194, Jose Aldo was the only mixed martial artist to crack Forbes “30 Under 30” list for 2016.
  
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• Light Heavyweights Misha Cirkunov, Alex Nicholson Set for UFC 196 on Feb. 6

  05-01-2016 17:45 via sherdog.com
  
  Misha Cirkunov will welcome Alex Nicholson to the Octagon at UFC 196.
  
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• Ronda Rousey named host of Jan. 23 edition of 'Saturday Night Live'

  05-01-2016 17:25
  
  Those who predicted a loss in the Octagon would mean an end to Ronda Rousey's A-list outside gigs turned out to be wrong.
  In her first major move since losing the UFC women's bantamweight title to Holly Holm in Australia on Nov. 15, Rousey will host NBC's Saturday Night Live on Jan. 23, the network announced Tuesday.
  Rousey will be just the third fighter to host the venerable comedy show, joining boxers Marvelous Marvin Hagler and George Foreman.
  Other notable athletes who have hosted the show o
  
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• Editorial: Are Immediate Rematches Passé?

  05-01-2016 17:13
  
  Watching an exciting title fight decided by a split decision that could go either way is nothing but spectacular for sure but then putting every other contender on hold for a rematch is getting tiresome. The weight classes these days in modern MMA are deeper then past years with up to 6 or more deserving candidates that are qualified to challenge for the belt.An example of this would be Robbie Lawler's close decision over Carlos Condit this past weekend. 70 percent of the fans thought Condit pul
  
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• Jose Aldo makes Forbes’ 30 under 30 list

  05-01-2016 17:00
  
  Forbes released its annual 30 under 30 list, and Jose Aldo is the only MMA fighter featured among sports stars in Forbes’ list for 2016.
  Aldo started 2015 as the first and only UFC featherweight champion and undefeated since 2005, but lost his 145-pound crown to Conor McGregor in just 13 seconds on Dec. 12.
  "Even with his UFC 194 loss, Aldo would still make any comprehensive list of great UFC fighters," Forbes wrote. "He was the defending featherweight UFC champion and was ranked No. 1 in
  
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• The MMA Hour - 310 - Tyron Woodley

  05-01-2016 16:31
  Tyron Woodley will talk about the Robbie Lawler vs. Carlos Condit instant classic and where he fits into the welterweight title picture.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 310 - 2015 MMA awards

  05-01-2016 16:26
  Ariel Helwani and Eric Jackman will hand out our 2015 The MMA Hour Awards.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 310 - Holly Holm

  05-01-2016 16:18
  UFC women's bantamweight champion Holly Holm will talk about what's next for her.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 310 - Marc Raimondi

  05-01-2016 16:13
  MMAFighting.com's Marc Raimondi will talk UFC 195, Rizin FF's debut event and more.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 310 - Inside the Vault

  05-01-2016 16:02
  
  Ariel Helwani looks back at a classic interview.
  
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• Tyron Woodley wants Robbie Lawler title fight, but ‘preparing myself to be heartbroken again’

  05-01-2016 16:00
  
  For three long months, Tyron Woodley was the UFC's official No. 1 welterweight contender in waiting. But the fight game tends to have its own mind when it comes to matters like these, and after Robbie Lawler and Carlos Condit set Las Vegas ablaze with an instant classic Saturday night at UFC 195, Woodley knows he may have some work to do if he wants to preserve his spot as the next in line.
  "Even before the fifth round, the way that the fight was going, I already was thinking, ‘goddamnit,
  
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• The MMA Hour - 310 - Fan questions

  05-01-2016 15:52
  Ariel Helwani and Eric Jackman answer fan questions.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 310 - Frankie Edgar

  05-01-2016 15:44
  Frankie Edgar will talk about what's next for him following his win over Chad Mendes.
  
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• UFC 195 rewind

  05-01-2016 15:00
  
  MMA Fighting's E. Casey Leydon looks back at the sights and sounds of UFC 195 fight week in Las Vegas.
  
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• Morning Report: Anthony Pettis slams 'shine-stealing' fighters calling out Conor McGregor

  05-01-2016 14:00
  
  UFC featherweight Conor McGregor gets his fair share of hate, but he's won over Anthony Pettis.
  The former lightweight champ wasn't impressed with McGregor's TKO win over short-notice replacement Chad Mendes at UFC 189. Pettis said in October that McGregor "hadn't beaten anyone yet," but that changed at UFC 194 when the Irishman knocked out then-champ Jose Aldo in just 13 seconds.
  Speaking with UFC commentators Kenny Florian and Jon Anik, Pettis is warming up to the brash champ.
  "It's great
  
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• Ronda to Host SNL on Jan. 23

  05-01-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Former UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will make history once again on Jan. 23, as she hosts Saturday Night Live in New York City.Rousey is the first mixed martial artist and first female athlete to host the iconic NBC show. As noted by Yahoo Sports' Kevin Iole, Rousey follows in the footsteps of combat sports greats George Foreman and Marvin Hagler, who hosted SNL in 1994 and 1986, respectively.Looking to get back on track after the loss of her title to Holly Holm last November,
  
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• EA Sports UFC 2 to be released on March 15

  05-01-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – January 5, 2016 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced EA SPORTS™ UFC® 2 launches on March 15, 2016 in North America, and March 17, 2016 worldwide. In addition to the announcement, EA released a cinematic  trailer for EA SPORTS UFC 2  featuring some of the biggest moments from recent bouts, showcasing authentic gameplay features, and highlighting new character visuals and signature animations. The trailer opens on EA SPORTS UFC
  
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• Cirkunov Faces Newcomer Nicholson at 196

  05-01-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  After an impressive UFC debut in August, Toronto's Misha Cirkunov will welcome Florida's Alex "The Spartan" Nicholson to the Octagon for a light heavyweight bout on the UFC 196 card in Las Vegas on February 6.UFC 196 is headlined by the world heavyweight championship rematch between Fabricio Werdum and Cain Velasquez. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Jan. 8.Unbeaten in five straight, with each of his wins coming by way of knockout or submission, Cirkunov is coming off a first-
  
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• Bamgbose Replaces Alvey in Pittsburgh Bout

  05-01-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  Middleweight Sam Alvey has been forced to withdraw from his Feb. 21 bout against Daniel Sarafian due to injury. But the show must go on, so New York's Oluwale Bamgbose will step in to make his second Octagon start against the Brazilian at Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh.In the UFC Fight Night main event, which airs live on FOX Sports 1, Donald Cerrone moves up to the welterweight division to face Tim Means. Tickets go on sale on January 22.Winner of five of his six pro MMA bouts, Bamgbose mad
  
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• Almeida eager to follow-up on breakthrough year

  05-01-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The shine of championship belts and the spotlight that comes with main event assignments on massive stages usually dictates which fighters end up at the top of the annual “Best of” lists that come out around this time of year. It’s totally understandable, as championship fights come with more pressure, more attention and more rounds against established, elite competitors, and emerging victorious in a couple or three title bouts over a 12-month stretch merits recognition and a p
  
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• Holly Holm Says UFC Will Announce Her First Title Defense This Week

  05-01-2016 04:12
  
  After signing a new, multi-year contract with the UFC in Las Vegas this past Saturday, UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm is still unsure who she will be defending the title against in her first defense since capturing the belt from Ronda Rousey in November.Holm spoke with Ariel Helwani on Monday's edition of "The MMA Hour" at MMAFighting.com and claimed that she doesn't even know if Rousey wants an immediate rematch, or if she will be making her first title defense against a different
  
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• UFC 195 Salaries Revealed – Robbie Lawler Tops List With $500,000

  05-01-2016 03:27
  
  Following Saturday's UFC 195 pay-per-view event in Las Vegas, Nevada, which featured one of the best action-packed title fights of all-time between Robbie Lawler and Carlos Condit, the Nevada Athletic Commission has released the salaries paid out to the fighters who competed on the card.As seen below, the winners have two dollar amounts listed, as they received their contracted "show purses" as well as their contracted "win bonuses" for getting the victory. Their opponents obviously receive only
  
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• Monday Morning Analyst: UFC 195 results

  05-01-2016 02:00
  
  We go into detail on the main event between Carlos Condit and Robbie Lawler plus Brian Ortega's triangle of Diego Brandao as well as a full video breakdown of Joe Duffy vs. Dustin Poirier and much more on this week's edition of the Monday Morning Analyst.
  
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• UFC 195 medical suspensions: Dustin Poirier, two others potentially out six months

  05-01-2016 00:30
  
  Dustin Poirier and his badly broken nose headlined a list of four fighters to receive extended medical suspensions in the aftermath of UFC 195, according to information released Monday to MMA Fighting by the Nevada Athletic Commission.
  Poirier battered Irish lightweight Joseph Duffy on the UFC Fight Pass portion of Saturday night's card, but still emerged from his decision win needing to receive doctor's clearance on his fractured nose or be held out of competition until July 2.
  Three other
  
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• UFC 195 Medical Suspensions: Dustin Poirier, Kyle Noke Get Potential 6-Month Sits

  05-01-2016 00:25 via sherdog.com
  
  Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight Dustin Poirier and middleweight Kyle Noke could be sidelined for six months after both men suffered broken noses at last Saturday’s UFC 195.
  
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