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• The MMA Hour - 317 - Will Brooks

  23-02-2016 23:28
  Bellator lightweight champion Will Brooks will discuss what's next for him.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 317 - Jimmy Smith

  23-02-2016 23:25
  Color analyst Jimmy Smith will look back at Bellator 149.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 317 - Eric Winter

  23-02-2016 23:23
  Eric Winter, SVP and GM of UFC Fight Pass, will talk about Bisping vs. Silva and the growth of the platform.
  
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• UFC Fight Night 84 “Breakdown” Courtesy Dan Hardy, John Gooden

  23-02-2016 23:12
  
  UFC Fight Pass announcers Dan Hardy and John Gooden offer up the first installment of "UFC Breakdown" for Saturday's main event at UFC Fight Night 84.The bout features former middleweight champion Anderson Silva taking on Michael Bisping from London's O2 Arena.
  Hardy and Gooden also offer up insight into the co-main between Thales Leites and Gegard Mousasi, along with Tom Breese-Kieta Nakamura and Brad Pickett-Francisco Rivera.[embed]https://youtu.be/VcueO_ZjXwA[/embed]
  
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• The MMA Hour - 317 - Luke Thomas

  23-02-2016 22:49
  Our own Luke Thomas will recap a wild and wacky weekend in MMA.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 317 - Y'all must have forgot

  23-02-2016 22:43
  Ariel Helwani looks back at a classic interview.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 317 - Fan questions

  23-02-2016 22:31
  Ariel Helwani and Eric Jackman answer fan questions.
  
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• Director: Dada 5000 'absolutely' almost died after Kimbo Slice fight, has made 'miraculous' recovery

  23-02-2016 22:00
  
  Dada 5000 gave almost everything he had to give in the cage, according to Billy Corben.
  Corben, the man who directed the "Dawg Fight" documentary, said Tuesday morning on the Zaslow Show radio programin Miami that Dada 5000 almost died Friday night during and after the fight with Kimbo Slice at Bellator 149 in Houston. However, Dada, whose real name is Dhafir Harris, has made an incredible recovery.
  Corben, who said he has been with Harris almost around the clock in the hospital since
  
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• UFC 196: Rafael dos Anjos drops out of Conor McGregor fight

  23-02-2016 21:11
  
  Ariel Helwani and Luke Thomas discuss the latest on who will replace Rafael dos Anjos against Conor McGregor at UFC 196.
  
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• Conor McGregor Lands Cover Of “Sports Illustrated”

  23-02-2016 20:04
  
  It wasn't all bad news Tuesday for UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor.Despite finding out that his planned UFC 196 lightweight title fight with Rafael dos Anjos was off, it was confirmed that "Notorious" will appear on the cover of an upcoming issue of "Sports Illustrated."Recently, Ronda Rousey was tabbed for one of three "swimsuit edition" covers of the magazine.This week's cover: Conor McGregor puts the fight in Fighting Irish. https://t.co/ySaQIqpH0y pic.twitter.com/gFvnNXOsmK—
  
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• Pros line up on Twitter for shot at Conor McGregor at UFC 196

  23-02-2016 19:24
  
  With Rafael dos Anjos out against Conor McGregor, a swarm of fighters across weight classes have jumped onto Twitter to campaign for the shot against the reigning UFC featherweight champion at UFC 196. Who should get the golden ticket? Let your voice be heard on the poll at the bottom of the page.
  I'm down to throw down!!! @dukeroufus @ufc @danawhite @lorenzofertitta
  — Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) February 23, 2016He's going to have to get on his knees and beg...
  — Nathan Diaz (@
  
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• UFC Fight Night 83 Averages Slightly Under 1 Million Viewers

  23-02-2016 19:10
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdtLKmZGAk8The main card for Sunday's UFC Fight Night 83 averaged 983,000 viewers on FOX Sports 1. This is down from UFC Fight Night 82's average audience of 1,317,000 viewers.UFC Fight Night 82 Is Fifth Most-Watched UFN In FOX Sports HistoryThe prelims averaged 892,000 viewers, the pre-fight show drew 345,000 viewers, and finally the post-fight show averaged 596,000 viewers.UFC Fight Night 83 was headlined by Donald Cerrone vs. Alex Oliveira at Pittsburgh’s
  
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• Jose Aldo Turns Down Replacement Fight With McGregor At UFC 196

  23-02-2016 19:02
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kmp7r3f0z0With Rafael dos Anjos sidelined by a broken foot, the UFC is trying to find a replacement to fight Conor McGregor on March 5th at UFC 196. One name you can cross off the list is former featherweight champion Jose Aldo.“Dana (White) called me, telling what happened and asking if Aldo was in shape to fight,” Aldo’s coach and manager Andre Pederneiras told Combate. “I said he wasn’t and that there wasn’t enough time, and
  
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• Conor McGregor graces the cover of Sports Illustrated

  23-02-2016 19:00
  
  Maybe this UFC fighter on the cover of Sports Illustrated is starting to become a regular thing.
  Conor McGregor graces the front of the standard bearer of sports magazines this week, SI tweeted Tuesday morning. It's the first appearance in that space for McGregor, the UFC featherweight champion, and the third UFC fighter to make the cover of Sports Illustrated.This week's cover: Conor McGregor puts the fight in Fighting Irish. https://t.co/ySaQIqpH0y pic.twitter.com/gFvnNXOsmK
  — Sports Ill
  
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• Coach: Jose Aldo not in shape, turned down offer to replace Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 196

  23-02-2016 18:30
  
  Conor McGregor needs a new opponent for UFC 196, but Jose Aldo isn’t an option.
  With Rafael dos Anjos sidelined with an injury, the UFC considered booking a rematch between "The Notorious" and "Scarface" for March 5 in Las Vegas. However, according to Aldo’s coach and manager Andre Pederneiras, they had to decline the offer.
  "Dana (White) called me, telling what happened and asking if Aldo was in shape to fight," Pederneiras told Combate. "I said he wasn’t and that there wasn&r
  
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• Marion Reneau plans appeal of sketchy decision loss to Ashlee Evans-Smith

  23-02-2016 18:00
  
  Marion Reneau's fight will continue after the final bell.
  The UFC women's bantamweight contender plans on appealing her controversial, split decision loss to Ashlee Evans-Smith from UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy on Sunday in Pittsburgh with the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission.
  "As I look at it now, I'm kind of disappointed," Reneau told MMA Fighting. "I'm kind of disappointed that somebody is not owning up to their mistake. Because that's what I believe it was. I believe they confused us,
  
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• Anthony Pettis Wants Short-Notice Fight With Conor McGregor: “I’m Down To Throw Down!”

  23-02-2016 17:41
  
  It looks like Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone isn't the only top star willing to fill-in on short notice to fight UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor.Former UFC Lightweight Champion Anthony "Showtime" Pettis expressed interest in taking the fight against McGregor shortly after the news broke regarding Rafael dos Anjos pulling out of the fight with a broken foot.Roufusport head coach Duke Roufus tweeted UFC President Dana White shortly after the story came out on Tuesday morning, writing, "[Anthony
  
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• Nate Diaz Perfect Fight For Conor McGregor

  23-02-2016 17:35
  
  For the second time in seven months, a champion has pulled out a fight against Conor McGregor (19-2). The main event is now in jeopardy with reports coming out that Rafael Dos Anjos (25-7) is out of UFC 196 with a broken foot. McGregor is now left without an opponent.Many have speculated Donald Cerrone as a potential replacement. "Cowboy" is coming off of a 1st round submission victory on Sunday in a Welterweight bout against Alex Oliveira. Cerrone's camp JacksonWink MMA has even went
  
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• Nate Diaz Is The Perfect Opponent For Conor McGregor At UFC 196

  23-02-2016 17:35
  
  For the second time in seven months, a champion has pulled out a fight against Conor McGregor (19-2). The main event is now in jeopardy with reports coming out that Rafael Dos Anjos (25-7) is out of UFC 196 with a broken foot. McGregor is now left without an opponent.Many have speculated Donald Cerrone as a potential replacement. "Cowboy" is coming off of a 1st round submission victory on Sunday in a Welterweight bout against Alex Oliveira. Cerrone's camp JacksonWink MMA has even went
  
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• Conor McGregor, Rafael dos Anjos and 'Red Panty Night'

  23-02-2016 17:19
  
  Before their UFC 197 clash, Conor McGregor and Rafael dos Anjos verbally clashed at the Go Big press conference this past September, leading to the memorable phrase "red panty night."
  
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• Rafael dos Anjos Breaks Foot, Pulls Out of UFC 196 Fight with Conor McGregor

  23-02-2016 16:12 via sherdog.com
  
  For the fourth time in his young Ultimate Fighting Championship career, an opponent has pulled out of a fight with UFC 145-pound champion Conor McGregor.
  
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• Holly Holm weighs in on Ronda Rousey's comments on suicidal thoughts and being 'undefeated'

  23-02-2016 16:00
  
  LOS ANGELES -- UFC women's bantamweight champion Holly Holm was among those who watched former champion Ronda Rousey's recent appearance on the popular daytime program "The Ellen DeGeneris Show."
  In a tearful interview, Rousey confessed that she considered suicide after her head-kick knockout loss to Holm at UFC 193. Later, Rousey said that as far is she is concerned, she is still undefeated.
  Holm was asked at a Monday media event in downtown Los Angeles for her opinion on Rousey's remarks. The
  
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• Donald Cerrone’s Gym Pushes For Bout With Conor McGregor

  23-02-2016 15:31
  
  On the heels of the Rafael dos Anjos injury news, Jackson-Wink MMA is letting it be known Donald Cerrone is ready to face Conor McGregor.Early Tuesday morning it was reported that dos Anjos, the reigning UFC lightweight champion, suffered a broken foot in training for his UFC 196 bout vs. McGregor. The injury will keep him sidelined through March, but his most recent opponent appears ready.Cerrone is coming off a first round finish of Alex Oliveira this past weekend, and has made it known he wou
  
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• Rafael Dos Anjos Suffers Injury, Conor McGregor Fight Off

  23-02-2016 14:36
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M234XFVcFa8According to multiple reports, UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos suffered a broken foot in training recently and will not be cleared to compete at UFC 196 vs. Conor McGregor.Dos Anjos, who defended his title in December vs. Donald Cerrone, will likely be sidelined indefinitely with the injury.McGregor, the current UFC featherweight titleholder, could still remain on the March 5 card if a replacement is found. Previously, the Irish fighter faced
  
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• Rafael dos Anjos injured, out of UFC 196 main event fight against Conor McGregor

  23-02-2016 14:04
  
  Rafael dos Anjos has been forced to withdraw from next week's highly-anticipated UFC 196 main event fight against Conor McGregor.
  According to multiple sources, dos Anjos suffered a broken foot late last week, forcing him to pull out of the lightweight title fight against McGregor. The UFC is currently working on finding a replacement to fight McGregor on less than two weeks' notice, however, nothing has been finalized at this time.
  It's déjà vu all over again for McGregor. Last su
  
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• Morning Report: T.J. Dillashaw says 'dinosaur' Urijah Faber doesn't deserve title shot with Dominick Cruz

  23-02-2016 14:00
  
  In a time when deposed champions like Ronda Rousey, Chris Weidman and Cain Velasquez are offered immediate rematches following stoppage losses, former UFC bantamweight champ T.J. Dillashaw is forced to campaign to face Dominick Cruz a second time.
  Cruz won a thin split decision victory over five rounds Jan. 17 in Boston, Massachusetts to reclaim his title. On the sideline for nearly the past four years, Cruz made it clear he wants to cash in on a rubber match with longtime rival Urijah Faber.
  "W
  
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• When and where to watch Fight Night Silva vs Bisping

  23-02-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC Fight Night Silva vs. Bisping originates from the O2 Arena in London but you don't have to miss one second of the action from just about anywhere in the world.Below is a guide so you know exactly when the main card portion of the evening begins in your time zone as well as how you can watch it. Read the Full Article Here
  
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• UFC superstar Conor McGregor set to appear on SI cover

  23-02-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Already a global fighting and fitness icon, UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor’s image now graces the cover of Sports Illustrated.It’s the first SI cover for the brash Irishman, who was scheduled to fight lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 196 on March 5 in an attempt to become the first UFC fighter to capture titles in two weight classes.MORE ON CONOR MCGREGOR: Watch: Free Fight - McGregor vs. Chad Mendes | Free Fight - McGregor vs. Diego Brandao | McGrego
  
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• Teymur faces tough task in debut: A friend

  23-02-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  In the fight game, one must take the good with the bad sometimes. The “good” for Sweden’s David Teymur is that he is making his UFC debut on Saturday in London. The “bad” is that he’s doing it against Martin Svensson, someone he didn’t envision punching in the face for money.But such is life in the sport, and Teymur has come to terms that this weekend he and his Ultimate Fighter 22 cast mate will indeed be fighting. And that’s okay with him. /
  
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• Svensson ready to prove he belongs in UFC

  23-02-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Martin Svensson is ready to show the world what he’s capable of inside the Octagon.By all standards and measures, The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber season was as chaotic as any in recent memory, as both of the eventual finalists returned from previous losses due to other competitors falling out with injury. Of that collective, the rangy Swede was in the thick of the mix until he was forced out of the tournament after grabbing two impressive victories that had him rolling w
  
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• Silva finally tops Bisping in rankings

  23-02-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Anderson Silva has always been the betting favorite in the lead-up to his middleweight clash against Michael Bisping this Saturday at Fight Night London. The official UFC rankings finally agree. Tuesday’s release of the latest rankings have Silva slotted ahead of Bisping for the first time since “The Spider” returned to the list three weeks ago. Silva, who returned at No. 10 among middleweights, now sits at No. 5 while Bisping drops to seventh. Don’t miss Silva vs Bi
  
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• Nate Diaz Replaces RDA in UFC 196 Main Event

  23-02-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Perennial lightweight contender Nate Diaz had plenty of words for UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor after his win over Michael Johnson in December. Now on Saturday, March 5, the Stockton native will get to fight "The Notorious" one in the five-round main event of UFC 196 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.The main event change came about on Tuesday, when McGregor's original opponent, UFC lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos, was forced out of the bout due to injury. Diaz
  
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• Nakamura making most of second UFC chance

  23-02-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Keita Nakamura built quite a career for himself in his home country of Japan after an 0-3 stint in the UFC from 2006 to 2008. Eighteen fights, fourteen wins, a couple titles. It was a nice run. But when approached to fight in the UFC once more in 2015, it was an offer he couldn’t refuse if he wanted to truly show the fighter he had become. //
  “One of my important objectives has been that in order to showcase what I’m truly capable of to the public, I needed to come back an
  
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• Fight Night London: Reasons to Watch

  23-02-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The return of Anderson Silva feels like one of those special moments in sports.Think about watching and admiring Muhammad Ali box. Or Michael Jordan dunk a basketball. Or Babe Ruth hit a baseball. It’s an experience, and a story that can be told for generations. Silva, ranked No. 5 at middleweight, makes his return to the Octagon against No. 6-ranked Michael Bisping in the featured five-round main event as part of the biggest UFC FIGHT PASS card in the digital streaming service’s sho
  
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• Fight Night London: Reason to Watch

  23-02-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The return of Anderson Silva feels like one of those special moments in sports.Think about watching and admiring Muhammad Ali box. Or Michael Jordan dunk a basketball. Or Babe Ruth hit a baseball. It’s an experience, and a story that can be told for generations. Silva, ranked No. 5 at middleweight, makes his return to the Octagon against No. 6-ranked Michael Bisping in the featured five-round main event as part of the biggest UFC FIGHT PASS card in the digital streaming service’s sho
  
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• Fight Night London fantasy preview

  23-02-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  It's the biggest main event in UFC FIGHT PASS history this Saturday when former middleweight champion and arguably the greatest pound-for-pound fighter of all time - Anderson Silva - meets Michael Bisping in London. Silva has been out of action for the past year, but he's got a renewed sense of purpose with his body healthy and his mind focused on regaining the title that he held for 10 successful defenses over seven years. If he wants to take one step closer to a potential shot at the belt, Sil
  
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• Comeback? Anderson Silva never really left

  23-02-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  LONDON Anderson Silva will be back in the Octagon on Saturday night, in person and in legend, the centerpiece of a UFC Fight Night London event pitting him against English star Michael Bisping in his hometown. For UFC fans everywhere, it’s a treat. For UFC FIGHT PASS audiences, it’s a coup. //
  For millions of Brazilians, it’s the much-anticipated return of a national treasure, an endearing athlete who has been able to overcome once more. Even though he is a former champion
  
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• Askham hoping to put hometown advantage to good use in London

  23-02-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Like most mixed martial arts fighters, England’s Scott Askham remembers the movie “Bloodsport” as being from a simpler time in his own development as a fighter. After all, most watch the Jean Claude Van Damme cult classic before the age of 10, and while the film rarely holds up into adulthood, there are too many great memories of running in the backyard kicking trees with your shins and doing splits between desk chairs to overlook.“For me, that one is the best,” Ask
  
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• Final Card For UFC Fight Night 84: Silva vs. Bisping

  23-02-2016 05:46
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzFTmtDl2aMUFC Fight Night 84 will air exclusive on UFC Fight Pass this Saturday, February 27th from the O2 Arena in London. The main card features four bouts, including the return of Anderson "The Spider" Silva.Here is the final card for the event:Main Card (UFC Fight Pass at 4 PM ET)Michael Bisping vs. Anderson Silva Thales Leites vs. Gegard Mousasi Tom Breese vs. Keita Nakamura Brad Pickett vs. Francisco RiveraPreliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass at 12:45 PM ET)Mak
  
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• New UFC Embedded for ‘Silva vs. Bisping’

  23-02-2016 04:40
  
  The UFC will be headed to London this weekend where we will see the anticipated return of Anderson "The Spider" Silva (33-6) facing off against Michael "The Count" Bisping (27-7). Silva faced a PED suspension he in his fight against Nick Diaz at UFC 183 and recently had it lifted. Silva originally won by unanimous decision.Bisping is currently on a two-fight win streak with his latest victory a split decision win against Thales Leites. Bisping is a UFC veteran with 17 wins inside the Octago
  
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• UFC Fight Night 83 Embedded, Episode 1: 'I'm worthy of a title shot'

  23-02-2016 04:29
  
  On the first episode of UFC Fight Night 83 Embedded, Michael Bisping is perplexed by American cuisine and Bisping's son picks Anderson Silva to win. Later, Bisping spars with UFC welterweight Lorenz Larkin, Gegard Mousasi takes a joyride in his new car, Thales Leites begins his weight cut, and much more.
  
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• Roger Gracie: Metamoris considered jiu-jitsu match with Fabricio Werdum

  23-02-2016 03:00
  
  Roger Gracie hasn’t competed since the 2015 UFC Fan Expo when he tapped Rodrigo "Comprido" with an armbar, but for a moment there he became an option to headline an upcoming Metamoris event.
  One of the best grapplers in the history, a 10-time jiu-jitsu world champion as a black belt, Gracie says he was offered a match with currently UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum at Metamoris, but it didn’t come to fruition.
  "I still have plans to do superfights in jiu-jitsu," Gracie told M
  
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• Spike TV: Bellator 149 Averaged 2 Million Viewers, Peaked at 2.5M with Kimbo-‘Dada’ Bout

  23-02-2016 01:24 via sherdog.com
  
  Bellator MMA pulled in record ratings with last Friday’s Bellator 149.
  
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• Andrei Arlovski Wants The UFC To Let Him Have A Rematch With Fedor Emelianenko

  23-02-2016 01:13
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPGFpi5qnVMAndrei Arlovski is seeking to avenge his 2009 loss to Fedor Emelianenko. He's currently trying to convince the UFC to allow him to fight Fedor in a different promotion. In an interview with Bloodandsweat.ru, Arlovski went as far as to say he'd give the UFC a cut of his earnings if they would allow him take the fight.“Sure! If you can do that, I’ll pay you 10% if this fight happens,” he told Bloodandsweat.ru. “We can discuss any c
  
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• Monday Morning Analyst: Bellator 149, Donald Cerrone's triangle and UFC Fight Night 83

  23-02-2016 01:00
  
  There was Kimbo Slice vs. Dada 500, which was...something, but there was real high-level MMA, too. Donald Cerrone showed off his ground game, Emmanuel Sanchez matured a bit, Chris Camozzi put on a show at UFC Fight Night 83 and more. We discuss it all plus take a look at Cerrone's finish of Alex Oliveira in this edition of the Monday Morning Analyst.
  
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