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• Jeremy Stephens To Renan Barao: “Knocking Brazilians Out Is My Forte”

  17-03-2016 23:52
  
  Jeremy Stephens has the chance to make a statement later this year when he meets Renan Barao at UFC Fight Night 88.While the bout has yet to be officially announced, Stephens more-or-less confirmed it on Twitter Thursday.
  And he did so with some "fighting words" for Barao, a former UFC bantamweight champion who will be moving up to featherweight for the contest.
  Also, Stephens made sure everyone knows that the fight is happening in Las Vegas and not Brazil, as previously reported:[embed]https://
  
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• Middleweights Gegard Mousasi, Derek Brunson Likely to Clash at UFC 200

  17-03-2016 23:05 via sherdog.com
  
  The UFC 200 lineup is beginning to take shape, as multiple outlets have reported that Gegard Mousasi is likely to face Derek Brunson at the July 9 event.
  
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• Augusto Sakai vs. Dan Charles Official For Bellator 155 On 5/20

  17-03-2016 23:05
  
  An intriguing heavyweight bout is now official for the Bellator 155 event scheduled to take play in May.Bellator MMA officials announced a bout between heavyweight contenders Dan Charles and Augusto Sakai for their Bellator 155 main card on 5/20.Charles (10-3) last fought at Bellator 143 in September, knocking out Chase Gormley in the second round to rebound from his loss to Bobby Lashley at Bellator 138.On the other hand, Sakai (9-0) has kept his undefeated pro MMA record in tact with three str
  
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• Gegard Mousasi vs. Derek Brunson Expected For Landmark UFC 200 Event In July

  17-03-2016 22:59
  
  While fans are still waiting for some confirmed main events for the highly anticipated UFC 200 landmark event scheduled for July, some fights for the undercard are starting to take shape.FOX Sports was the first to report the news that Gegard Mousasi will likely meet Derek Brunson in an undercard bout on the July 9th event in Las Vegas, Nevada.UFC 200 is scheduled for Saturday, July 9, 2016 and will be the first-ever event to be held in the brand new T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  
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• Dan Charles vs. Augusto Sakai added to Bellator 155 main card

  17-03-2016 22:00
  
  A heavyweight bout between Dan Charles (10-3) and Augusto Sakai (9-0) is the latest addition to the Bellator 155 main card. The news was announced on Thursday by the promotion.
  Charles enters this bout following a second round knockout win over Chase Gormley at Bellator 143 back in September. Prior to that, the 30-year-old Charles suffered a technical knockout loss to Bobby Lashley at Bellator 138.
  Meanwhile, Sakai enters the bout with an undefeated record and three wins under the Bellator
  
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• Tim Kennedy: Anderson Silva Is Ducking Me And Will Fight Anyone Else To Avoid Me

  17-03-2016 20:50
  
  Tim Kennedy is convinced that MMA legend Anderson Silva is ducking him and he's letting the world know it.Kennedy, currently ranked number seven in the official UFC rankings for their 185-pound class, one spot below Silva at number six, recently called out the former UFC Middleweight Champion on social media.On Thursday, Kennedy posted the following tweet in response to the rumors that "The Spider" will be fighting number ten-ranked Urijah Hall in his Octagon return at UFC 198 in Brazil.https://
  
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• Photo: First Look Of Batista As Tong Po In Kickboxer Movie Remake

  17-03-2016 20:34
  
  Producers involved with the remake of the 1980s cult classic film, "Kickboxer," continues to generate interest in the movie loaded with MMA stars, as the first look of the "Tong Po" character portrayed by one-time MMA fighter and former WWE Superstar Dave Bautista has hit the internet.Featured below is an action shot of the WWE star best known as "Batista" in his full "Tong Po" get-up from a scene shot for the film."Fans of Jean-Claude Van Damme have been waiting for a long time for this reboot
  
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• Sherdog.com Boxing Giveaway: Manny Pacquiao & Timothy Bradley Signed Glove!

  17-03-2016 20:31 via sherdog.com
  
  Enter for the opportunity to win a signed glove by Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley Jr., as well as trainers Freddie Roach and Teddy Atlas, courtesy of our friends at HBO Boxing. Pacquiao vs. Bradley happens Saturday, April 9 on HBO PPV.
  
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• Promotion Interested in Having Cris ‘Cyborg’ Compete at UFC 198 in Brazil

  17-03-2016 20:30 via sherdog.com
  
  It appears that Cristiane Justino may get her wish to compete at UFC 198 in Curitiba, Brazil.
  
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• Gegard Mousasi vs. Derek Brunson planned for UFC 200

  17-03-2016 20:26
  
  The pieces are slowly coming into place for the landmark UFC 200.
  Gegard Mousasi is very likely to meet Derek Brunson on the July 9 card in Las Vegas in a key middleweight showdown. MMAFighting.com confirmed after an initial Thursday report by FOXSports.com.
  Mousasi (38-6-2), a former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion, is coming off a victory over Thales Leites in the co-feature bout of UFC Fight Night 84 on Feb. 27 in London. That was Mousasi's third win in his past four fights.
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• BJJ Star Mackenzie Dern Confirmed To Make MMA Debut For Legacy FC On 7/22

  17-03-2016 20:21
  
  The MMA debut of one of the best female grapplers in the world is now official.On Thursday, Legacy FC officials announced the MMA debut of Mackenzie Dern, a black belt in jiu-jitsu under her father, Wellington "Megaton" Dias, as she will make her transition from the grappling world to the fighting world at the promotion's event scheduled for July 22nd."I hope I can represent jiu-jitsu well and put on a good performance," said Dern of her upcoming MMA debut. "Of course, I will try to be aggressiv
  
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• Video: Joe Rogan Breaks Down Saturday’s UFN 85 Main Event Between Mir & Hunt

  17-03-2016 20:10
  
  https://youtu.be/oDFNs81KmxQAhead of this Saturday's UFC Fight Night 85 event in Australia, UFC commentator Joe Rogan breaks down the scheduled main event between UFC heavyweight contenders Frank Mir and Mark Hunt.Featured above is Rogan's breakdown of the Mir-Hunt bout, which headlines the event emanating from the Brisbane Entertainment Center in Brisbane, Australia, airing live on FOX Sports 1.Below is the scheduled lineup for this Saturday's event:Main Card (Fox Sports 1):- Mark Hunt vs. Fran
  
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• Rockhold Says Jones, Fans Getting Into Cormier’s Head Again Going Into UFC 197 Rematch

  17-03-2016 20:03
  
  https://youtu.be/GCapd0w6ZisAfter claiming that he was "too emotionally invested" in their first meeting, Daniel Cormier is coming awfully close to repeating that same mistake heading into his scheduled rematch against Jon Jones at next month's UFC 197 pay-per-view, according to D.C.'s teammate and fellow UFC champion Luke Rockhold.Rockhold spoke with the folks at MMA Underground recently and claimed that he felt Jones and the crowd reaction got to Cormier at the recent UFC Unstoppable press con
  
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• Renan Barao Moves to 145 Pounds, Meets Jeremy Stephens at UFC Fight Night on May 29

  17-03-2016 19:54 via sherdog.com
  
  Former bantamweight king Renan Barao will make his featherweight debut against Jeremy Stephens at UFC Fight Night on May 29.
  
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• The Mental Warfare Of Conor McGregor

  17-03-2016 19:51
  
  The brash Irishman - with a penchant for the finer things in life - has never shied away from his intentions in this sport. He’s here to take over and make a lot of money doing it.So what makes Conor McGregor so successful?McGregor is generally a likable guy with the swagger to match. He walks the walk and talks the talk. He loves his fashion, his fast cars and the celebrity status that comes with it.The man known as ‘The Notorious’, has undeniable talent, no one doubts that. H
  
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• Renan Barao moves up to 145 pounds, meets Jeremy Stephens at UFC Fight Night 88

  17-03-2016 19:31
  
  Renan Barao has decided to move up to the featherweight division, and will make his 145-pound debut against Jeremy Stephens on May 29, multiple sources confirmed with MMA Fighting on Thursday.
  Combate was the first to report the news. The UFC has yet to make a formal announcement.
  UFC Fight Night 88 is scheduled for May 29, but the promotion has yet to announce a location and venue for the event.
  Barao (33-3, 1 NC) racked up a 10-2 record as a bantamweight under the UFC and WEC banner, defeating
  
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• Augusto Sakai-Dan Charles Heavyweight Tilt Added to Bellator 155 in Boise

  17-03-2016 19:30 via sherdog.com
  
  Augusto Sakai will attempt to keep his unbeaten record intact when he faces Dan Charles in a featured heavyweight bout at Bellator 155.
  
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• Video: Watch Ronda Rousey Attempt To Pronounce Ten Irish Names

  17-03-2016 19:25
  
  https://youtu.be/sv2Z9tQsAQAIn the spirit of the St. Patrick's Day holiday on Thursday, former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion and emerging Hollywood star Ronda Rousey had some fun with the folks at SportsJOE.ie.As seen in the above video, "Rowdy" Ronda does her best to attempt to pronounce ten Irish names.Ronda Rousey, who has been out of the UFC spotlight since losing her first ever MMA fight to former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm at UFC 193 last November, is expected to make
  
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• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Standout Mackenzie Dern Signs with Legacy FC for July Debut

  17-03-2016 19:15 via sherdog.com
  
  Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Mackenzie Dern has signed with Texas-based promotion Legacy Fighting Championship.
  
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• 'Frustrated' Gegard Mousasi guarantees Machida greased, wants Silva, Bisping or Belfort next

  17-03-2016 19:00
  
  Gegard Mousasi is done being quiet – even if that means he's going to make some enemies.
  MMA fans got their first glimpse of this version of "The Dreamcatcher" after his unanimous decision victory over Thales Leities at UFC Fight Night 84. Joining Ariel Helwani on Monday's edition of The MMA Hour, the 30-year-old fighter let the world know this more polarizing Mousasi is here to stay.
  "I think people talked more about what happened after the fight than they were talking abou
  
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• Renan Barao vs. Jeremy Stephens Scheduled For UFC Fight Night 88

  17-03-2016 18:32
  
  According to a report out of Brazil by Combate, former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao will test his skills at featherweight against Jeremy Stephens at UFC Fight Night 88.The event is scheduled for May 29, a few weeks after UFC 198 goes down in Brazil.
  Barao (33-1) lost the bantamweight title to T.J. Dillashaw and was unsuccessful in a rematch. The 29-year-old Brazilian had won 32 of his first 34 bouts, including UFC wins over Urijah Faber, Eddie Wineland and Michael McDonald.Stephens (24-
  
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• Tank Abbott Fails Physical, Pulled From Dan Severn MMA PPV Fight

  17-03-2016 18:24
  
  It looks like another rematch from several years ago is out the window.MMAFighting.com is reporting that MMA legend Tank Abbott could not pass his pre-fight physical, so a scheduled rematch years in the making between he and fellow MMA legend Dan Severn is now cancelled.The Abbott-Severn MMA fiight was scheduled to join a grappling match between Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping, Roy Jones Jr. vs. Vyron Phillips in a boxing match and Kurt Angle vs. Rey Mysterio in a pro wrestling match on a speci
  
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• Tank Abbott out of fight vs. Dan Severn, replacement being sought

  17-03-2016 18:01
  
  A rematch between legends Dan Severn and Tank Abbott has been scrapped.
  Abbott could not pass his physical and has been removed from the fight against fellow UFC veteran Severn by the Arizona Boxing and MMA Commission, a spokesman for UR Fight confirmed with MMA Fighting on Thursday morning. A replacement is being sought.
  MMA Mania's Michael Stets reported Wednesday night that the fight was in jeopardy.
  The bout was scheduled for Sunday in Phoenix as part of an amalgamation of combat sports
  
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• BJJ star Mackenzie Dern signs with Legacy FC, MMA debut set for July

  17-03-2016 17:34
  
  One of the best grapplers in the world is set to make her transition to mixed martial arts.
  Mackenzie Dern, a jiu-jitsu black belt under her father Wellington "Megaton" Dias, signed a deal with Legacy FC and will make her MMA debut July 22 in Dallas, the promotion announced Thursday.
  Dern, who won the IBJJF jiu-jitsu world championship and ADCC in 2015, competes between 127 and 132 pounds in jiu-jitsu and grappling. For her MMA debut, Dern told MMAFighting.com she will cut down to 115 pounds. Th
  
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• Adriano Moraes to explore free agency, could pass ONE title fight for UFC contract

  17-03-2016 16:02
  
  Former ONE Championship flyweight kingpin Adriano Moraes returns to action on March 18 against Eugene Toquero, and this could be his last fight for the promotion.
  Looking to rebound from a close split decision loss to Kairat Akhmetov that cost his 125-pound belt, "Mikinho" says he was initially offered an immediate rematch, but not fighting for the title again can turn out to be an advantage.
  "Kairat said he wouldn’t be able to make the weight, so I’m fighting Toquero instead,"
  
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• ‘Shogun’ Rua talks injury, UFC 198 fight with Corey Anderson: 'Blessing in disguise'

  17-03-2016 14:26
  
  Mauricio Rua pulled out of an April 16 clash with former UFC champion Rashad Evans due to a knee injury, but is now set to take on rising light heavyweight Corey Anderson on May 14 in his home town of Curitiba, Brazil.
  "Shogun", who was announced in a new fight a week after pulling out of UFC on FOX 19, spoke with MMAFighting.com about his decision of leaving the Tampa card.
  "I felt my knee two weeks ago. I thought it was nothing serious, but woke up the next day with a lot of pain and went to t
  
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• The MMA Beat on Rory MacDonald's UFC future, Matt Mitrione to Bellator, Cris Cyborg's future and more

  17-03-2016 13:00
  
  On this week's episode of the show, the panel will discuss Rory MacDonald's future, Matt Mitrione signing with Bellator, Cris Cyborg's future, MMA in New York and much more.
  Watch "The MMA Beat" live today at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT / 5 p.m. GMT.Subscribe to the show on iTunes: audio | video or Soundcloud here. Stream it on Stitcher here.
  Music courtesy of APM Music.
  
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• Morning Report: Luke Rockhold says Daniel Cormier needs to stop letting Jon Jones and boos "get to him"

  17-03-2016 13:00
  
  UFC light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier spent months explaining that he wasn't going to allow Jon Jones to get into his head leading up to their Apr. 23 main event rematch at UFC 197.
  Cormier maintains the reason he lost a five-round unanimous decision to Jones at UFC 182 was that he became too emotionally invested in the bout. He believes the personal animosity between he and Jones cost him the fight and vowed to make the rematch a competition between professional athletes.
  Well, that n
  
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• UFC Brass Considering McGregor vs Diaz 2 at UFC 200

  17-03-2016 09:32
  
  It is no secret that the cash brought in for UFC 196 was record breaking and this was greatly improved during the last 10 days by McGregor vs Diaz. The two adversaries seemed to work well together feeding of one of another hyping the fight. Because the response and buzz created by that fight coupled […]
  
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• The Downes Side - Fight Night Brisbane

  17-03-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  Ah sure and begorrah, boys and girls. It’s time for a St. Patrick’s day edition of The Downes Side. Whether you’re a plastic Paddy or a true Irishman, we can all agree on one thing: this weekend the UFC returns to Australia (where approximately 10% of the population claim Irish ancestry) for a Fight Night. Live from the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, heavyweights Mark Hunt and Frank Mir will slug it out in the main event of the evening. In the co-main event, Hector Lombard trie
  
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• Matthews different from athletes his age

  17-03-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  To make it to the UFC and have the talent and discipline to win three of four fights in the promotion by the age of 21 shows the maturity level Jake Matthews is dealing with. But it’s how he addressed the lone loss of that stretch – a May 2015 defeat to James Vick that marred his perfect pro record – that really shows the Melbourne native to be quite different from other pro athletes his age.When talking about the decision loss to the unbeaten Vick, Matthews doesn’t blame
  
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• Lombard looking for spectacular win to earn title shot

  17-03-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  Hector “Showeather” Lombard faces Neil Magny at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir on Saturday, March 19 (March 20 in Australia) in Brisbane, Australia. The co-main event will mark the Cuban judo fighter’s return to the Octagon after more than a year on sidelines due to a suspension.“I’m ready to get back in there,” Lombard, who will be giving up a nine-inch reach advantage to the 6’3” Magny, said. “He’s very tall and hits really hard, but s
  
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• Laprise taking lessons from first loss to Brisbane

  17-03-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  Last April, Chad Laprise ran his record to a perfect 10-0 professional record by earning a victory in a “dig deep and gut it out” performance against Bryan Barberena at UFC 186 in Montreal.The duo won Fight of the Night honors and the effort earned Laprise another gold star for his resume. Combined with an unblemished record, a great team in his corner and his TUF Nations victory under his belt, “The Disciple” was tabbed as the top Canadian prospect on the UFC roster and
  
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• Daniel Hooker's passion for the game keeps him fighting

  17-03-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  By the time Dan Hooker was six fights into his professional MMA career, he decided it was time to turn pro. Yes, turn pro.“I started my career and I didn't even know what ‘pro’ was,” he laughs. “I barely knew what the UFC was when I first fought pro, so it was all a bit of a surprise. I got a few fights in and I asked some people, how do I turn pro, and they said 'mate, you've already had six pro fights, what are you talking about?' I was just like 'oh well, that's
  
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• Case's wrestling background proves success in MMA

  17-03-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  There is a stigma attached to athletics in the Midwest. Just as Indiana is known for basketball, Iowa is known for wrestling, but every competitor who comes up within driving distance of the Mississippi River understands that there is value in hard work. Johnny Case learned to embrace this philosophy at a young age and the dividends for him doing so are still being paid out.Although the Power MMA representative struggled in the early goings of his professional career, Case kept his nose to the g
  
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• Anderson Silva gets Uriah Hall at UFC 198

  17-03-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  Dynamic striker Uriah Hall has a style that has long been compared to that of former middleweight champion Anderson Silva, and on May 14, "Prime Time" will face the Brazilian icon in a bout featured on the UFC 198 card at Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Brazil.In the UFC 198 main event, Fabricio Werdum defends his UFC heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic. In the co-main event, it's an All-Brazil battle as Vitor Belfort faces Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, and also featured on the card is a light heavyw
  
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• Anderson Silva vs. Uriah Hall Rumored For UFC 198

  17-03-2016 03:58
  
  Uriah Hall just might have hit the jackpot thanks to his win over Gegard Mousasi.Or it might be a nightmare.According to a report by Sherdog, the former Ultimate Fighter finalist and Anderson Silva are headed to a meeting at UFC 198 this May in Brazil. The event is set to take place inside a soccer stadium with Fabricio Werdum defending his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic.Silva was bested by Michael Bisping recently, returning from a year-long suspension after his fight in 2015 with Nick
  
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• Anderson Silva Vs. Uriah Hall At UFC 198? It Is Normal

  17-03-2016 03:58
  
  Uriah Hall just might have hit the jackpot thanks to his win over Gegard Mousasi.Or it might be a nightmare.According to a report by Sherdog, the former Ultimate Fighter finalist and Anderson Silva are headed to a meeting at UFC 198 this May in Brazil. The event is set to take place inside a soccer stadium with Fabricio Werdum defending his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic.Silver was bested by Michael Bisping recently, returning from a year-long suspension after his fight in 2015 with Nick
  
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• Anderson Silva vs. Uriah Hall targeted for UFC 198

  17-03-2016 03:56
  
  Uriah Hall has been compared to Anderson Silva. Now, he'll likely get to fight him.
  A bout between Silva and Hall is targeted for UFC 198 on May 14 in Brazil, sources told MMA Fighting. Sherdog was the first to report news of the bout. The UFC has yet to make any kind of official announcement.
  UFC 198 will take place inside a soccer stadium in Curitiba, Silva's hometown. The promotion has never done an event there until now. Reports have stated that Silva wanted on the card.
  Silva (33-7, 1
  
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• “Recharged” Frank Mir Ready To Engage With Mark Hunt

  17-03-2016 03:40
  
  Frank Mir actually feels refreshed and recharged following a few extra months off.After losing to Andrei Arlovski this past September, the former UFC heavyweight champion returns to the Octagon Saturday night vs. Mark Hunt in the main event of UFC Fight Night 85.Mir (18-10) has won just two of his last seven fights overall, but those defeats came vs. current champion Daniel Cormier and top contenders Alistair Overeem and Junior dos Santos.“I was supposed to fight in December, but it fell t
  
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• Anderson Silva vs. Uriah Hall in Works for UFC 198 in Curitiba

  17-03-2016 03:19 via sherdog.com
  
  A middleweight showdown pitting Anderson Silva against Uriah Hall is in the works for UFC 198.
  
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• UFC Not Interested In Rafael Dos Anjos’ Ideas For UFC 200

  17-03-2016 02:56
  
  UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos continues to push for a spot on the UFC 200 card opposite either Nate Diaz or welterweight champion Robbie Lawler.But officials are not interested.In a report on "UFC Tonight" Wednesday, dos Anjos' pleas to compete at the July mega-event have fallen by the wayside. Instead, the promotion has told the champion they have "different plans for his next fight."Dos Anjos (25-7) scored a December victory over top contender Donald Cerrone and was set to meet Con
  
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• Rafael dos Anjos wants to fight Nate Diaz or Robbie Lawler at UFC 200

  17-03-2016 02:45
  
  Rafael dos Anjos is pushing hard to be part of the UFC 200 party.
  According to his manager Ali Abdel-Aziz, the UFC's reigning lightweight champion is hoping to fight either Nate Diaz or UFC welterweight titleholder Robbie Lawler in a champion versus champion superfight at the July 9 event. MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani reported the news Wednesday on UFC Tonight.
  Dos Anjos (25-7) called out Lawler earlier this month in an interview on The MMA Hour, stating that while he respected the American
  
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• UFC actively exploring possibility of Cris Cyborg fighting at UFC 198

  17-03-2016 02:15
  
  Cris "Cyborg" Justino Justino may very well get her wish.
  The UFC is actively exploring the possibility of having Justino compete at UFC 198, sources close to the situation told MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani, who reported the news Wednesday on UFC Tonight.
  Justino (15-1, 1 NC) is the reigning Invicta FC featherweight champion. She has campaigned heavily to compete at UFC 198 over recent weeks, and for good reason.
  The event, slated for May 14, takes place at the behemoth 42,000-seat Atletico
  
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• Jake Ellenberger Remains On The UFC’s Active Roster

  17-03-2016 01:56
  
  Recently, reports that Jake Ellenberger was to be released from the UFC started to circulate.
  However, Ellenberger tried to provide updates, posting a picture of himself online with the comment "It was a good day" and the UFC's Twitter account attached."UFC Tonight" Wednesday confirmed that Ellenberger (30-11) is still with the promotion despite a 1-5 record in his last six. The former college wrestler has suffered losses to Tarec Saffiedine, Stephen Thompson, Kelvin Gastelum, current champion R
  
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• Cain Velasquez vs. Travis Browne Targeted for UFC 200 on July 9

  17-03-2016 01:52 via sherdog.com
  
  A bout between former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez and Travis Browne has been targeted for UFC 200, according to a report from “UFC Tonight.”
  
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• Report: Cris Cyborg-Cat Zingano For UFC 198 In Brazil

  17-03-2016 01:48
  
  Putting together "rumors" from posts on social media can be dangerous, but also fun in the world of MMA.Currently, one of those rumors consists of a potential UFC 198 women's contest between Invicta FC champion Cris "Cyborg" Justino and former UFC title contender Cat Zingano.The event takes place in Brazil on May 14 and will go down inside a soccer stadium. Fabricio Werdum is set to defend his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic that evening.Cyborg (15-1) is coming off four consecutive finish
  
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• Cris Cyborg vs. Cat Zingano Possible For UFC 198 In Brazil

  17-03-2016 01:48
  
  Putting together "rumors" from posts on social media can be dangerous, but also fun in the world of MMA.Currently, one of those rumors consists of a potential UFC 198 women's contest between Invicta FC champion Cris "Cyborg" Justino and former UFC title contender Cat Zingano.The event takes place in Brazil on May 14 and will go down inside a soccer stadium. Fabricio Werdum is set to defend his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic that evening.Cyborg (15-1) is coming off four consecutive finish
  
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• Cain Velasquez Vs. Travis Browne In The Works For UFC 200

  17-03-2016 01:43
  
  An important heavyweight contest is starting to take shape for UFC 200, as former champion Cain Velasquez would meet Travis Browne.According to FOXSports.com, verbal agreements are in place for the July 9 event from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.Velasquez (13-2) lost the title last year to Fabricio Werdum, and was pulled out of a planned rematch after suffering a back injury that required surgery. He had won four in a row before the submission defeat.Browne (18-3-1) has alternated wins and los
  
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• MMA And WWE Cross Paths Once Again With Renzo Gracie, Shane McMahon

  17-03-2016 01:39
  
  [embed]https://twitter.com/shanemcmahon/status/710218863368077312[/embed]World-renowned trainer Renzo Gracie has a special student on his hands at the moment in Shane McMahon.That's right, the son of WWE icon Vince McMahon is set to make his return to professional wrestling at the upcoming WrestleMania card against "The Undertaker."McMahon is chairman and principal executive officer of YOU on Demand Holdings, Inc. after leaving the "family business" of pro wrestling in 2010.Gracie is a 6th-degre
  
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