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• After Puzzling UFC Release, Sirwan Kakai Appreciates Stability in Bellator MMA

  01-03-2016 23:05 via sherdog.com
  
  While Sirwan Kakai was technically released by the UFC last year after two fights, that’s not how the 26-year-old Swedish bantamweight chooses to see it.
  
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• Sergio Moraes vs. Kamaru Usman added to UFC event in Brazil

  01-03-2016 23:00
  
  Sergio Moraes and Kamaru Usman are slated to battle on May 14, when the Octagon makes it return to Brazil. MMAFighting.com confirmed the welterweight match-up with sources close to the situation following a report by Combate.
  The UFC has yet to announce the city and venue for the event.
  Moraes (10-2) enters the bout coming off four straight wins under the UFC banner, capped off by a third-round knockout over Omari Akhmedov in December. Two of his previous three wins also came with stoppages
  
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• After three consecutive losses, 13-time UFC veteran Daron Cruickshank released

  01-03-2016 22:30
  
  Thirteen-time UFC veteran Daron Cruickshank has been released from the promotion, according to a tweet the Michigan fighter.
  "I've officially been released. It's been a pleasure and privilege tofight for the UFC. I am now currently looking for a fight elsewhere," the tweet read.
  The 30-year old Cruickshank (16-8-1) has lost three fights in a row overall, and is currently winless in his last four bouts. His last fight came against Paul Felder at UFC Fight Night 81 on Jan. 17. He lost the bout via
  
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• Conor McGregor Makes Surprise Visit to Diehard Fan’s Apartment in California

  01-03-2016 22:28 via sherdog.com
  
  Even though he is one of the UFC’s biggest stars, Conor McGregor still makes time for his most loyal followers.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 318 - Frankie Edgar

  01-03-2016 22:06
  Frankie Edgar will talk about the circumstances surrounding him not fighting Conor McGregor and much more.
  
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• Fortunes changed for five at UFC Fight Night 84

  01-03-2016 22:00
  
  Anderson Silva wasn't the only loser in Saturday's main event againstMichael Bisping.Silva lost a unanimous 48-47 decision to Bisping in what has become apattern in this year's biggest fights -- intense, close and hotly debateddecisions. This comes on the heels of similar endings to the two biggest fightsso far this year, the Robbie Lawler welterweight title defense over CarlosCondit welterweight title fight and the Dominick Cruz bantamweight title winover TJ Dillashaw.Even though Silva's fight
  
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• UFC, Daron Cruickshank Part Ways After Four-Year Run

  01-03-2016 21:59
  
  Daron Cruickshank is now a free agent, as the former Ultimate Fighter competitor and the UFC have parted ways.Cruickshank, who debuted with the UFC back in 2012 after a stint on TUF, went 5-6 with one no-contest over his Octagon career. After defeating Anthony Njokuani in 2014 via decision, though, Cruickshank (16-8) was held winless over his last four bouts.He had a fight with K.J. Noons end in a no-contest, with submission losses - all via rear-naked choke - coming at the hands of Beneil Dariu
  
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• The MMA Hour - 318 - Herb Dean

  01-03-2016 21:53
  Referee Herb Dean will look back at the Silva vs. Bisping fight and much more.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 318 - Anthony Pettis

  01-03-2016 21:40
  Anthony Pettis will discuss his recent fight against Eddie Alvarez and his upcoming bout against Edson Barboza.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 318 - Holly Holm

  01-03-2016 21:38
  UFC women's bantamweight champion Holly Holm will preview her UFC 196 fight against Miesha Tate.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 318 - Mike Winkeljohn

  01-03-2016 21:35
  Holm's coach Mike Winkeljohn will preview Holm vs. Tate.
  
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• Video: Conor McGregor Crashes Fan’s Apartment After Seeing Cardboard Cutout On Balcony

  01-03-2016 21:33
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d62LvmSowZ8UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor says he was driving to the gym one day when he noticed a big cardboard cutout of himself on a fan's apartment balcony.
  Conor yelled to the fan from his car that he was going to show up at his door the next day, and sure enough, he did. McGregor surprised the fan with a personal meet-and-greet, and signed some autographs before he left. As you can see in the video above, the fan could barely hold himself together
  
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• Three-Time UFC Vet Mikey Burnett, Son Shot During Attempted Robbery in Tulsa

  01-03-2016 21:22 via sherdog.com
  
  Retired former UFC fighter Mikey Burnett and his son were shot in a parking lot near a Tulsa, Okla., gym during what police say was an attempted robbery.
  
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• Miesha Tate Says She Considered Retiring Before UFC 196

  01-03-2016 20:07
  
  Miesha Tate's upcoming fight on Saturday against Holly Holm at UFC 196 almost never happened. Tate explained in a recent interview that she almost retired after being denied Women's Bantamweight title shots against Ronda Rousey on multiple occasions.“I felt like I was at the top of the top after winning four straight fights in a row and getting another title shot and really feeling like I was ready for that," Tate told FOX Sports. "I was excited for that opportunity. Right away, I was back
  
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• Holly Holm Says She Doesn’t Care About UFC 196 Main Event Snub As Long As She’s Fighting

  01-03-2016 19:53
  
  Holly Holm is booked to defend her Women's Bantamweight Title against Miesha Tate at UFC 196, but it's not the main event. Previously, Dana White had made a definitive statement regarding title fights on his pay-per-view cards:
  "Whether men, women, the lightest weight division there is,” White said in 2013. “If you’re the champion, you’re the headliner. You’re the top of the card.”Holm, who is coming off an impressive victory over Ronda Rousey at UFC 193 in No
  
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• Ronda Rousey’s PR Rep: She’ll Walk Out On Interviews If Asked About Fighting

  01-03-2016 19:19
  
  https://twitter.com/7NewsPerth/status/703893990026809344Australia's 7 News Perth was one of many outlets that talked to Ronda Rousey as part of a EA Sports UFC 2-centric media day in Vancouver, British Columbia recently, with the video going up over the weekend. The interview itself is a pretty basic puff piece centering on how she doesn't blame Australia (where she was knocked out for Holly Holm) for anything, how the swimsuit design that was painted on her in Sports Illustrated was from an Aus
  
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• Miesha Tate Sympathizes with Ronda Rousey, Wants to See Holm-Rousey Rematch

  01-03-2016 18:19 via sherdog.com
  
  There are few things shared in life between sworn enemies Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate, but the emotional discomfort of losing is now one of them.
  
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• Former UFC Title Contender & His Son Shot During Attempted Robbery In Tulsa

  01-03-2016 18:02
  
  UFC veteran Mikey Burnett, who once fought Pat Miletich for a UFC title during the "dark ages" of the sport, was reportedly shot three times during an attempted robbery in Tulsa, Oklahoma this week.According to local reports, Burnett and his son were held up outside of Rib Crib, a popular Bar-B-Q restaurant in Tulsa. The reports claim Burnett was shot three times while his son, Freddie, was shot once in the leg.News On 6 reported the following details about the incident:"Tulsa police said, as th
  
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• ‘Cyborg’ Santos-Brennan Ward, Patricio Freire-John Teixeira Booked for Bellator 153

  01-03-2016 17:59 via sherdog.com
  
  Bellator MMA’s next tent-pole event is beginning to take shape.
  
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• Video: Miesha Tate Admits Even She Wants To See Holly Holm vs. Ronda Rousey II

  01-03-2016 17:52
  
  https://youtu.be/13aupU3y0rEWhile she is no doubt focused on her own battle against Holly Holm at UFC 196 this Saturday, longtime Women's Bantamweight contender Miesha Tate recently admitted that even she is anticipating a Holm vs. Ronda Rousey rematch.Tate, who challenges Holm for the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship in the co-main event of this Saturday's pay-per-view, stated the following about wanting to see Holm-Rousey II during her recent appearance on ESPN SportsCenter:"I wanna see t
  
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• Albert Tumenov, Gunnar Nelson To Lock Horns At UFC Fight Night 87

  01-03-2016 17:42
  
  Two interesting members of the UFC's welterweight division will square off this May at UFC Fight Night 87, as Albert Tumenov meets Gunnar Nelson.Tumenov (17-2) has picked up five consecutive victories, including three knockouts, since a loss to Ildemar Alcantara in his Octagon debut. That run includes victories over Alan Jouban and Lorenz Larkin for the 24-year-old fighter.Nelson (14-2-1), meanwhile, finds himself needing a solid performance to get back in the talk for Top-10 bouts. The 27-year-
  
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• Jose Aldo On Turning Down Conor McGregor Rematch, Demands Title Shot In Next Fight

  01-03-2016 17:28
  
  Former UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo spoke to Ariel Helwani on Monday's edition of The MMA Hour about his decision not to take the short-notice fight against Conor McGregor this Saturday, as well as his belief that he still deserves an immediate title shot in his next Octagon appearance. Below are some of the highlights from the interview.Regarding his decision to turn down the short-notice McGregor offer, Aldo explained that it was simply a case of him not having proper time to prepare f
  
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• Herb Dean On Not Stopping Bisping-Silva Fight, Bisping Blaming Him For Injuries

  01-03-2016 17:16
  
  https://youtu.be/RyppCBcbS7QVeteran MMA referee Herb Dean spoke with Ariel Helwani on Monday's edition of The MMA Hour about the controversy stemming from this past Saturday's UFC Fight Night 84 main event between Anderson Silva and Michael Bisping. Below are some of the highlights from the interview.On his decision not to stop the action when Michael Bisping's mouth piece came out:"That’s the way the mechanic works, is that you replace the mouthpiece during a lull in the action," Dean sai
  
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• Gunnar Nelson, Albert Tumenov to Battle at UFC Fight Night ‘Overeem vs. Arlovski’ on May 8

  01-03-2016 16:52 via sherdog.com
  
  Fans of old-school striker vs. grappler matchups rejoice: the Ultimate Fighting Championship revealed Tuesday morning that Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Gunnar Nelson will square off against knockout artist Albert Tumenov on May 8 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, at UFC Fight Night “Overeem vs. Arlovski.”
  
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• Frankie Edgar Feels Nate Diaz Could “Spoil The Party” Against Conor McGregor At UFC 196

  01-03-2016 15:35
  
  Frankie Edgar has been in the headlines since turning down the short notice offer to fight Conor McGregor this Saturday, leading to him claiming that the "C" in "UFC" stands for "Conor."On Monday, "The Answer" appeared on The MMA Hour and spoke about turning down the McGregor fight, as well as his belief that Diaz has a chance to "spoil the party" at UFC 196.On the chances he feels Nate Diaz has against Conor McGregor:"I don't know, man, I think Nate could go in there and spoil the party, and th
  
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• Frankie Edgar says Nate Diaz has a ‘real shot’ to ‘spoil the party’ against Conor McGregor

  01-03-2016 15:00
  
  At this point, Frankie Edgar knows he may not even be second in line to fight UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor.
  McGregor's grand plan -- to capture the lightweight title and make history at UFC 196 -- hit a snag last week when Rafael dos Anjos dropped out of the event with a broken foot. Without dos Anjos, and thus no lightweight belt up for grabs, McGregor elected to instead face Nate Diaz in a welterweight bout to keep the show rolling. But the Irishman still has cross-divisional aspi
  
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• Morning Report: Miesha Tate wants to see Ronda Ronda-Holly Holm rematch 'to see if it was real'

  01-03-2016 14:00
  
  Miesha Tate doesn't mind playing spoiler, but even she wants to see Ronda Rousey get another crack at UFC women's bantamweight champion Holly Holm.
  Holm captured the title from Rousey violently in a second-round KO at UFC 193. With Rousey still on the mend, Holm makes her first title defense to top contender Tate Saturday at UFC 196.
  Holm's KO shocked the MMA world and Tate is as curious as anyone to see whether or not Rousey simply had an off night.
  "I want to see it again to see if it was real
  
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• Gunnar Nelson vs. Albert Tumenov added to UFC Rotterdam

  01-03-2016 10:19
  
  It'll be a pivotal clash of styles in the Netherlands.
  Welterweight contenders Gunnar Nelson and Albert Tumenov will fight at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski on May 8 in Rotterdam, the UFC announced Tuesday. Nelson is known for his slick Brazilian jiu-jitsu, while Tumenov is a lethal striker.
  Nelson (14-2-1) is coming off a tough, unanimous decision loss to Demian Maia at UFC 194 in December. Maia, arguably the best grappler in all of MMA, dominated Nelson on the ground throughout. The 27-
  
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• UFC 196 Fantasy Preview

  01-03-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC 196 could go down as one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, as Conor McGregor moves up two weight classes to take on Nate Diaz in the main event while Holly Holm faces Miesha Tate in a women's bantamweight title match in the co-main event. McGregor was originally expected to fight for the lightweight title, but a late injury to champion Rafael Dos Anjos provided an opening at the top of the card. Enter Nate Diaz, who steps up to take the fight, which is now being contested at
  
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• UFC 196 Blog: A very popular replacement

  01-03-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  DUBLINAfter weeks upon weeks of canvassing, debates and pontificating, the Republic of Ireland had its general election last Friday. Voters made their way to polling stations that were dotted around the Emerald Isle to designate their support to the various politicians that were available for selection. On more than a few occasions, instead of issuing their selections, some voters simply wrote “Conor McGregor” on their ballot sheets. Two days before the voting ensued, Nate Diaz joine
  
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• The 10: Best fights in Octagon this March

  01-03-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Two events taking place on opposite sides of the world – one a Pay-Per-View from “The Fight Capital of the World” featuring two of the most compelling champions in the game today; the other a return to a burgeoning market with a Fight Night event featuring a handful of bouts with divisional implications.This is The 10 for March 2016 inside the Octagon.UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz (March 5 – Las Vegas, Nevada)Diego Sanchez vs. Jim MillerA pair of perpetually entertaining vet
  
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• How Holm shocked the world: Looking back at the Rousey upset

  01-03-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Before being signed by the UFC, Holly Holm was already a combat sports star, possessing 16 world titles in professional boxing and a record of 32 wins and only two losses, along with vast experience as a kickboxer. Her credentials to enter the Octagon with the world’s most famous MMA organization were impeccable.Since arriving at UFC 184, where she debuted in the co-main event against Raquel Pennington, Holm was a target of Ronda Rousey. After she famously dismantled Cat Zingano in 14 seco
  
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• Conor McGregor surprises biggest fan at his home

  01-03-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor took time out of his busy schedule to surprise his biggest fan in California last week.McGregor, who faces Nate Diaz in the main event of UFC 196 on March 5, noticed a "Notorious" cardboard cutout and Irish flag on the balcony of a fan's home.MORE ON UFC 196: Buy tickets to UFC 196 | McGregor vs. Diaz First Staredown | Watch: UFC Minute - Inside UFC 196 Numbers | McGregor - Rogan Riffs | McGregor on UFC 194 | Holly Holm - Re
  
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• Sanchez vs. Miller Preview Released Before UFC 196

  01-03-2016 05:15
  
  The UFC has been making a strong effort to expand UFC Fight Pass to its audience. We got to see a great card over the weekend with Anderson Silva vs. Michael Bisping headlining a 'Fight Pass' event. Now, the UFC has released a preview for Diego Sanchez (25-8) vs. Jim Miller (25-7).Sanchez and Miller will be headlining the UFC Fight Pass prelims for UFC 196 this Saturday night. Both fighters have been known to be highly entertaining fighters over the years and have a combined 11 "Fight of the Nig
  
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• Here’s The First Episode Of UFC 196 “Embedded” With Conor McGregor

  01-03-2016 04:25
  
  Let the Conor McGregor train get rolling, as the first episode of UFC 196: Embedded has been released.The reality series will build throughout the week and into Saturday's card, as McGregor takes on Nate Diaz in the main event.Also, Holly Holm defends her bantamweight belt against Miesha Tate.
  Check out the first episode of the series below:[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbM8rlVVuoY&feature=youtu.be[/embed]
  
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• UFC 196 Embedded, Episode 1: 'Go in and put this man away'

  01-03-2016 04:24
  
  On the first episode of UFC 196 Embedded, UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor trains alongside movement coach Ido Portal then eats a massive steak, bantamweight champion Holly Holm catches up with Jon Jones, Miesha Tate goes for a late night run, and much more.
  
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• Michael Bisping Moves Past Two Former Champs In Latest UFC Rankings

  01-03-2016 04:18
  
  The UFC "official" rankings have been updated and reflect the decision win for Michael Bisping over Anderson Silva from UFC Fight Night 84.Bisping, competing in his home country of England, moved up to fourth at middleweight. "The Count" climbed three spots, vaulting ahead of Lyoto Machida, Silva and Tim Kennedy.
  There was plenty of movement in the 185-pound division, as Uriah Hall and Derek Brunson both jumped past Thales Leites, who lost to Gegard Mousasi in the co-main. C.B. Dollaway moved ba
  
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• Matt Mitrione Files Appeal Of Loss To Travis Browne

  01-03-2016 03:03
  
  While nothing has been made public about where his next fight will take place, Matt Mitrione does plan to do battle with someone.Mitrione has filed an official appeal of his January loss to Travis Browne with the Massachusetts Athletic Commission, according to Duane Finley.The former Ultimate Fighter competitor was poked in the eye numerous times by Browne before the fight was stopped after an onslaught of attacks by "Hapa."
  For Mitrione, who has fought all 14 of his pro fights inside the Octago
  
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• Commission: Result will stand in Ashlee Evans-Smith's controversial split decision win over Marion Reneau

  01-03-2016 03:00
  
  A loss will remain on Marion Reneau's record despite a questionable scorecard last week.
  Pennsylvania Athletic Commission director Greg Sirb told MMA Fighting on Monday that he has reviewed the disputed fight between Reneau and Ashlee Evans-Smith from UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Oliveira and has upheld the split decision.
  "The result will stand," Sirb said.
  Evans-Smith won the controversial decision Feb. 21 in Pittsburgh by the scores of 30-27, 29-28, 28-29. The red flag came in the judging of
  
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• UFC 196 “On The Brink” With Holly Holm (Video)

  01-03-2016 02:54
  
  Relive the historic moment that netted Holly Holm the UFC female bantamweight title with a special presentation of "On the Brink."Holm, who bested Ronda Rousey last November for the belt, defends it this Saturday night at UFC 196 against Miesha Tate.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTuJB3S5kTw[/embed]
  
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• Monday Morning Analyst: Michael Bisping's tough win over Anderson Silva

  01-03-2016 02:00
  
  At UFC Fight Night 84, Michael Bisping's win over Anderson Silva didn't exemplify flash, but underscored the importance are perfectly-refined fundamentals. In this episode of the podcast, we examine just how Bisping earned the signature win over Silva, where Silva did well and poorly plus much more.
  
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• Matt Mitrione set to appeal TKO loss to Travis Browne due to alleged referee errors

  01-03-2016 00:30
  
  Matt Mitrione's is still having issues with his eye. His shoulder is injured. Worse still, there's a loss on his record that he believes should not be there.
  The free-agent heavyweight is planning on appealing his TKO loss to Travis Browne from UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz with the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission (MSAC) due to an alleged series of referee errors, Mitrione confirmed with MMA Fighting on Monday.
  Journalist Duane Finley was the first to report the news. MSAC dir
  
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