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• Junior Dos Santos On Importance Of Ben Rothwell Fight, UFC Title Aspirations

  23-03-2016 23:53
  
  Junior Dos Santos admits that his next fight against Ben Rothwell is an important fight on his road to hopefully recapture the UFC Heavyweight Championship he once held in the past. The former UFC Heavyweight Champion appeared as a guest on Monday's edition of "The MMA Hour" at MMAFighting.com and spoke about his fight with Rothwell, his UFC title aspirations and more.When asked if his fight against Rothwell will be a "do-or-die" moment in his UFC career, Dos Santos replied, "Yeah, for sure. I t
  
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• Yoel Romero to appeal USADA suspension for anti-doping policy violation

  23-03-2016 23:49
  
  Yoel Romero will become the first UFC fighter to appeal a USADA suspension.
  The UFC middleweight was hit with a suspension from the third-party organization recently for a potential anti-doping violation and plans on appealing the ban, sources told MMA Fighting on Tuesday.
  MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani was the first to report the news.
  Romero failed an out-of-competition drug test in December. His team has claimed that Romero took a dietary supplement that was contaminated with a banned subs
  
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• Michael “Venom” Page vs. Jeremie Holloway Added To Bellator 153 On 4/22

  23-03-2016 23:42
  
  After pulling out of Bellator 151, undefeated MMA contender Michael "Venom" Page's return to the cage isn't far away."MVP" will make his fighting return at Bellator 153, as he meets Jeremie Holloway in a welterweight bout on the main card airing on Spike TV.Page (7-0), will fight Holloway (7-1), who lost his first MMA fight in his Bellator debut against Matt Secor in his last trip to the cage.Headlined by former UFC Lightweight Champion Benseon Henderson's Bellator debut against Andrey Koreshkov
  
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• Gabi Garcia vs. Anna Malyukova Added To Rizin FF Event On 4/17

  23-03-2016 23:32
  
  Jiu-jitsu star Gabi Garcia will fight her second professional MMA bout under the same banner in which her first fight was contested, as she has been added to the upcoming Rizin Fighting Federation event in April.Garcia, who scored her first MMA win against Lei'D Tapa on December 31st for Rizin FF, returns on the company's April 17th event in Japan against Anna Malyukova in a light heavyweight bout.Rizin FF on 4/17 also features the MMA return of former PRIDE star Kazuyuki Fujita, as he takes on
  
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• John Lineker vs. Rob Font Added To UFC 198 In Curitiba

  23-03-2016 23:17
  
  UFC has added an intriguing bantamweight bout to their upcoming show in Brazil this May.Bantamweight contenders John Lineker and Rob Font will meet inside the Octagon at the UFC 198 pay-per-view event in Curitiba, Brazil, which features Fabricio Werdum defending the UFC Heavyweight Championship against Stipe Miocic in the main event.Also scheduled for the event, which takes place on May 14th at the 42,000-seat Arena da Baixada stadium in Curitiba, is an exciting middleweight bout between Vitor B
  
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• “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung To Make UFC Return In Late 2016 Or Early 2017

  23-03-2016 23:10
  
  It looks like MMA fans can start preparing themselves for the return of "The Korean Zombie."Former UFC Featherweight title contender Chan Sung Jung put his career in the UFC on hold in October of 2014 to fulfill mandatory military service that is required for all South Korean citizens.Jung, dubbed "The Korean Zombie" in the MMA world, will see his military service requirements come to an end this October, and according to his team, he hopes to fight inside the Octagon again in late 2016 or early
  
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• Jon Jones Cleared Of January Traffic Violation, Donates $100 To Charity

  23-03-2016 23:04
  
  Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones was cleared of charges related to his recent traffic violation in New Mexico."Bones" Jones was pulled over for going 75 MPH in a 35 MPH-zone back in January and failed to produce his license, registration and proof of insurance.
  The UFC star appeared on court on Wednesday and provided the proper documentation and made a $100 donation to the New Mexico Animal Humane Society as a sign of good faith. As long as he stays out of trouble for the next 90
  
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• John Lineker-Rob Font Bantamweight Bout Set for UFC 198 in Brazil

  23-03-2016 22:26 via sherdog.com
  
  A bantamweight clash pitting John Lineker against Rob Font will go down at UFC 198.
  
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• John Lineker vs. Rob Font official for UFC 198

  23-03-2016 22:18
  
  An exciting bantamweight clash was added to the UFC 198 event in Brazil.
  Coming off a big win in his 135-pound debut, John Lineker is set to take on Rob Font at the 42,000-seat Arena da Baixada stadium in Curitiba on May 14, the promotion announced on Wednesday.
  Lineker (26-7) started his UFC career as a flyweight, but eventually moved up to the bantamweight division after failing to make weight multiple times. At 135 pounds, he finished Francisco Rivera in one of the best fights of 2015.
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• Gabi Garcia vs. Anna Malyukova booked for Rizin event in April

  23-03-2016 22:00
  
  Jiu-jitsu ace Gabi Garcia will return to the Rizin Fighting Federation ring on April 17.
  Less than four months her successful MMA debut in December, the grappling wizard will take on Anna Malyukova in a light heavyweight contest at the Nippon Gaishi Hall in Nagoya, Japan. Sources close to the promotion confirmed the match-up to MMAFighting.com following a report by Combate.
  Garcia scored her first MMA win against Lei’d Tapa on Dec. 31, surviving an early scare and getting the TKO finish in
  
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• Michael 'Venom' Page vs. Jeremie Holloway targeted for Bellator 153

  23-03-2016 21:40
  
  Michael Page's next challenge in Bellator will come in the form of Jeremie Holloway.
  Page, who improved to 7-0 in October, has agreed to meet Holloway at Bellator 153 on April 22, MMAFighting.com has learned. The welterweight fight is expected to air on the Spike TV main card.
  Page was scheduled to compete at Bellator 151 but withdrew from the card due to undisclosed reasons. He is considered to be one of the rising stars on the Bellator roster.
  Holloway (7-1) most recently lost his Bellator deb
  
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• With military service coming to an end, Chan Sung Jung focused on return to UFC

  23-03-2016 21:25
  
  Get ready for the return of "The Korean Zombie."
  Chan Sung Jung put his MMA career on hold in Oct. 2014 to fulfill his mandatory military service required of South Korean male citizens, however, according to sources close to him, the popular South Korean featherweight isn't done fighting yet.
  Jung's military service comes to an end in mid-October 2016, and according to his team, he is hoping to fight in the UFC again in late 2016 or early 2017. His return could coincide, naturally, with the UFC'
  
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• Jon Jones Cleared in Traffic Case, Donates $100 to New Mexico Animal Humane Society

  23-03-2016 21:20 via sherdog.com
  
  Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is free to focus on his rematch with Daniel Cormier after being cleared of multiple traffic violations.
  
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• Report: Yoel Romero Fighting Suspension By USADA

  23-03-2016 20:56
  
  [embed]https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/712727195337232385[/embed]According to Ariel Helwani, UFC middleweight contender Yoel Romero plans to appeal his suspension by the USADA for a failed drug test.Romero popped positive following his win over Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza for a potential doping violation. The test was given out of competition by the USADA, but would likely sideline Romero for a year.In December, the former Olympic medalist scored a split decision vs. Souza, keeping his UFC re
  
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• Jon Jones cleared of traffic violation, donates $100 to New Mexico Animal Humane Society

  23-03-2016 20:50
  
  Jon Jones won't face any serious repercussions for his most recent traffic violation.
  In January, Jones was pulled over for going 75 MPH in a 35-MPH zone, then failed to produce his license, registration, and proof of insurance. He was officially cited only for the latter infractions and let off the hook for reckless driving.
  According to TMZ, Jones appeared in court Wednesday morning, where he proved he was, in fact, a registered, licensed, insured driver despite not having that paperwork
  
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• UFC Fight Night 87 Adds Flyweights Horiguchi, Seery

  23-03-2016 20:33
  
  International flyweights will convene in Rotterdam for UFC Fight Night 87, as Neil Seery battles Kyoji Horiguchi.Set for May 8 from the Ahoy Rotterdam in the Netherlands, the card features a main event between Alistair Overeem and Andrei Arlovski, and is slated to air on FOX Sports 1.Seery (16-11) has picked up wins in three of his last four fights, putting the Ireland fighter on a collision course with a top contender such as Horiguchi (16-2).Following a loss last year to UFC flyweight champion
  
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• Former UFC Fighter Konstantin Erokhin Fined, Suspended By NAC

  23-03-2016 20:26
  
  We likely may never see Konstantin Erokhin compete inside the Octagon again.The heavyweight has been fined $3,300 and suspended for a year after failing a drug test. The Nevada Athletic Commission levied the penalties Wednesday during a hearing, citing drostanolone and drostanolone metabolites in his drug test.Erokhin (9-3) had won nine of his 10 career fights before signing with the UFC, but dropped both bouts and was released from the contract. His positive test happened in December following
  
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• UFC Fight Night 86 Will Come At You Live During The Day From Croatia

  23-03-2016 20:23
  
  As expected, the first-ever Octagon card to go down in Croatia will feature an early start times, as officials revealed the complete fight card recently.Ben Rothwell and Junior dos Santos will comprise the main event of UFC Fight Night 86 from the Zagreb Arena in Croatia, with all the fighting action beginning on Fight Pass at 10:30 a.m. ET.After three initial bouts stream, the rest of the 10-card lineup will air live on FOX Sports 1 beginning at noon ET.Along with Rothwell-dos Santos, Gabriel G
  
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• Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Neil Seery added to UFC Fight Night 87 slate

  23-03-2016 19:58
  
  Kyoji Horiguchi will head to the Netherlands in his quest to get another flyweight title shot.
  The Japanese standout will meet Neil Seery at UFC Fight Night 87 on May 8 in Rotterdam, the UFC announced Wednesday.
  Horiguchi (16-2) has won five out of his six UFC fights, with the only loss along the way a challenge to Demetrious Johnson's flyweight belt at UFC 186. He rebounded from the loss with a victory over Chico Camus via unanimous decision on Sept. 25. Horiguchi has won 10 of his last 11 figh
  
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• Referee Herb Dean to Officiate Daniel Cormier-Jon Jones Rematch at UFC 197

  23-03-2016 19:17 via sherdog.com
  
  Herb Dean will be the third man in the cage when Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones square off in the UFC 197 headliner on April 23.
  
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• Diego Brandao Receives Temporary Suspension for Positive Marijuana Test at UFC 195

  23-03-2016 19:06 via sherdog.com
  
  Diego Brando has been temporarily suspended for a positive marijuana test at UFC 195.
  
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• Konstantin Erokhin Suspended 1 Year for Positive Steroid Test at ‘TUF 22’ Finale

  23-03-2016 19:03 via sherdog.com
  
  Ex-UFC heavyweight Konstantin Erokhin was suspended for one year by the Nevada Athletic commission for failing a drug test at “The Ultimate Fighter 22” finale on Dec. 11.
  
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• NAC Hands Down Temporary Suspension To Diego Brandao For Failed UFC 195 Drug Test

  23-03-2016 18:53
  
  The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) handed down a temporary suspension to UFC featherweight fighter Diego Brandao as a result of the TUF 14 veteran failing his drug test for his UFC 195 fight on January 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Brandao tested positive for marijuana metabolites in his pre-fight drug test ahead of his UFC 195 fight against Brian Ortega, a fight Brandao would go on to lose via third round submission.Brandao is expected to receive a full hearing at a future Nevada Athletic Commission
  
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• Judges, Referees Set For UFC 197 Title Fights: D.C. Complains About Referee Choice

  23-03-2016 18:47
  
  On Wednesday, the judges and referees who will serve in the Daniel Cormier vs. Jon Jones and Demetrious Johnson vs. Henry Cejudo title fights at UFC 197 were decided upon by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.Serving as the third man in the Octagon when Cormier puts his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship on the line against "Bones" Jones in a rematch of their January 2015 fight will be veteran referee Herb Dean.UFC Champion Cormier registered a complaint regarding Dean being the official of th
  
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• WSOF Praises Legalization of MMA in N.Y., Plans to Bring Event to State ‘Very Soon’

  23-03-2016 18:43 via sherdog.com
  
  The MMA bill passed in the New York State Assembly on Tuesday opened the doors for World Series of Fighting to hold an event in the state sometime in the near future.
  
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• Diego Brandao issued temporary suspension for UFC 195 failed drug test

  23-03-2016 18:36
  
  The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) on Wednesday issued a temporary suspension to UFC featherweight Diego Brandao following the Brazilian's failed drug test at UFC 195 on Jan. 2 in Las Vegas, NV.
  Brando (21-9) tested positive for marijuana metabolites in an in-competition drug screening ahead of a third-round submission loss against Brian Ortega.
  Brandao's test results exceeded the WADA limit of 180 ng/ml, as well as the NAC limit of 150 ng/ml. Nevada defines in-competition as the 12 hours
  
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• Kyoji Horiguchi to Face Neil Seery at UFC Fight Night in Rotterdam on May 8

  23-03-2016 18:29 via sherdog.com
  
  Former flyweight title challenger Kyoji Horiguchi will lock horns with Neil Seery when the UFC travels to the Netherlands on May 8.
  
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• Konstantin Erokhin suspended one year for positive steroid test at TUF 22 Finale

  23-03-2016 18:12
  
  Former UFC heavyweight Konstantin Erokhin received a one-year suspension at a Wednesday hearing of the Nevada Athletic Commission as a result of a failed drug test for the anabolic steroid drostanolone at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale on Dec. 11 in Las Vegas, NV.
  Erokhin (9-3) tested positive for the banned substance in a pre-fight, in-competition test ahead of a sluggish unanimous decision loss against Gabriel Gonzaga. The drug screening was administered by Quest Diagnostics at the behest of t
  
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• UFC 197: Judges, referees selected for Daniel Cormier vs. Jon Jones 2, Demetrious Johnson vs. Henry Cejudo

  23-03-2016 17:43
  
  Veteran referee Herb Dean will once again be the third man in the cage when Daniel Cormier puts his UFC light heavyweight championship on the line against Jon Jones at UFC 197.
  The Nevada Athletic Commission unanimously appointed Dean for the role at a Wednesday meeting in Las Vegas.
  Dean officiated the first fight between Cormier and Jones, which took place Jan. 2015 and saw Jones retain his light heavyweight title via unanimous decision.
  Cormier, via the phone, registered a complaint regarding
  
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• UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir does 1,149,000 viewers, ninth best overall in FOX Sports 1 era

  23-03-2016 17:00
  
  UFC continued its strong first quarter when it comes to television ratings as Saturday's Fight Night from Australia was the ninth largest viewed Fight Night since the inception of Fox Sports 1, even going against strong NCAA basketball tournament competition. Even against the NCAA basketball tournament, UFC on Saturday night did strong numbers for its show from Brisbane, Australia.The card, headlined by Frank Mir vs. Mark Hunt, did 1,149,000 viewers. It was the ninth most watched UFC Fight Night
  
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• UFC Full Fight Download: Watch the First Bout Between Jon Jones & Daniel Cormier

  23-03-2016 16:12 via sherdog.com
  
  Watch the incredible first battle between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier in its entirety. The pair will rematch at UFC 197.
  
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• EA Sports Apologizes To Khabib Nurmagomedov For Religious Blunder, Khabib Responds

  23-03-2016 16:12
  
  It looks like all has been forgiven and forgotten in the case of EA Sports' recent religious blunder, as it relates to UFC lightweight contender Khabib Nurmagomedov.As noted earlier this week, Nurmagomedov took to social media to call out the video game company in regards to his post-fight celebration in the new UFC 2 game.The celebration has Nurmagomedov currently making a "cross" gesture, which as "The Eagle" points out, is against his Muslim religion."I'm a MUSLIM and not Baptized. Please EA
  
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• Live Chat: MMA in New York, UFC Fight Night 85 results and more

  23-03-2016 15:06
  
  This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
  Finally! The New York State Assembly passed a bill to legalize and regulate professional (and to a lesser extent amateur) mixed martial arts. It won't be officially legal until the governor signs off on it, but there's no indication he won't. From there, a period where the commission has to work out rules and regulations takes place, but then it's open season. Both UFC and Bellator issued press releases indicating their interest. It's not clear how
  
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• EA Sports apologizes to Khabib Nurmagomedov, promises to fix religious error in UFC video game

  23-03-2016 15:00
  
  EA Sports issued an apology to Khabib Nurmagomedov this week after the UFC lightweight contender brought attention to an erroneous Christian celebration his character makes in the newest UFC video game, EA Sports UFC 2.
  Nurmagomedov, a devout Muslim, posted the response from EA Sports to his Instagram account with the following message attached.A photo posted by Khabib Nurmagomedov (@khabib_nurmagomedov) on Mar 22, 2016 at 1:38am PDT
  "I'm Muslim, Alhamdulilah. I have nothing against Christians,"
  
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• Chris Weidman responds to 'ridiculous' statements made by New York State Assembly members

  23-03-2016 14:00
  
  The New York State Assembly members who were against lifting the ban on mixed martial arts had plenty to say about the sport Tuesday in their conference -- some of it borderline offensive.
  One Assemblyman said MMA was like "gay porn." Another compared it to fights between slaves on the plantation. Multiple members of the legislative body pegged fighters as criminals and domestic abusers.
  Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman, speaking on a conference call Tuesday after the MMA bill
  
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• Morning Report: Jason 'Mayhem' Miller seeking 'truce' with law enforcement after arrests 'ruined his career'

  23-03-2016 13:00
  
  Jason 'Mayhem' Miller is once again a free man.
  Miller was arrested March 15 for a January incident in which he allegedly vandalized a tattoo parlor with graffiti and spent five days in the Orange County Jail. Prosecutors requested a $1 million bail for the UFC and Strikeforce vet, but Miller's attorney Cameron Talley managed to knock it down to $200,000.
  It's just the latest instance of what Miller perceives as overly aggressive response due to his many run-ins with local law enforcement.
  
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• On UFC FIGHT PASS: Belfort, BRACE MMA and more

  23-03-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  This week on UFC FIGHT PASS, one of the Octagon’s greatest finishers is immortalized in the latest Pioneers of MMA and there’s more high-octane action to behold from the Land Down Under. Adding another all-time great to its list of beloved subjects like Renzo Gracie and Bas Rutten, Pioneers of MMA: Vitor Belfort is a look back at the storied career of “The Phenom.” On February 7, 1997, a fresh-faced Brazilian, who was just two months shy of turning 20 years old, made an i
  
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• McMann Faces Eye in Vegas on May 29

  23-03-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  Top ten bantamweight contenders square off in the Octagon this Memorial Day weekend, as Olympic Silver medalist Sara McMann battles Jessica Eye in UFC Fight Night action at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on May 29.The card, which airs on FOX Sports 1, is headlined by the bantamweight showdown between unbeatens Thomas Almeida and Cody Garbrandt.A former world title challenger, the number six-ranked McMann owns UFC victories over Sheila Gaff and Lauren Murphy, and after losing a close
  
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• Dynamite Dozen - New York’s Finest

  23-03-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  Tuesday was a historic day for the UFC and mixed martial arts, as the bill to legalize and regulate the sport in the state of New York was finally passed. For the 21 fighters on the current UFC roster with ties to the Empire State, it opens the door for the opportunity to fight at home in front of family and friends. And while some of them already occupy this list of the most notable New Yorkers to compete in the Octagon, for the rest, it’s their chance to possibly make their own local his
  
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• Fertitta: UFC Hopeful for 2 New York Events in 2016, Including ‘Massive’ Card at MSG

  23-03-2016 03:51 via sherdog.com
  
  Now that mixed martial arts is legal in New York, the UFC is already working toward holding its first couple events in the state in 2016.
  
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• Lorenzo Fertitta Hopes To Get Two Events In New York By End Of 2016

  23-03-2016 03:22
  
  In a historic day for mixed martial arts, New York became the final state to legalize mixed martial arts. The 19-year ban was lifted by a vote of 113-25. The UFC held a media conference call earlier today to talk about the good news.UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta says that the UFC is still waiting for the governor to sign the legislation into law and for the New York State Athletic Commission to start adopting the unified rules. Once that is done, the UFC can hold events and have stated that they
  
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• Lorenzo Fertitta: UFC could hold two New York shows this year, Madison Square Garden might not be first

  23-03-2016 03:00
  
  The UFC will run an event in New York this year for the first time since 1995. And it might not just be one.
  UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta said the promotion could hold two events in the state before the end of 2016 on a UFC media conference call Tuesday. Earlier in the day, the New York State Assembly passed the bill to lift the ban on MMA by a 113-25 vote. The legislation will now go to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for it to be passed into law.
  Once Cuomo signs the bill -- and he is expected to -- the New Yor
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter 23 Begins On April 20, Video Teaser Inside

  23-03-2016 02:17
  
  UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk and No. 1 contender Claudia Gadelha will compete later this year over the title.But first, the ladies will do battle as head coaches on the 23rd season of The Ultimate Fighter.The series begins on April 20 on FOX Sports 1 with eight light heavyweight male fighters and eight female strawweights competing to become the next winner.Check out a video preview for the season below:[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTacF73c8Hw[/embed]
  
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• Jon Jones Vs. Daniel Cormier From UFC 182 (Fight Replay)

  23-03-2016 02:08
  
  Oh man, there is no better way to celebrate the news of MMA almost becoming legal in New York than with a fight replay featuring a native of the state.Jon Jones successfully defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Daniel Cormier last year at UFC 182. Next month, he'll attempt to win it back when the two meet at UFC 197.Check out that first bout in the video below:[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdRLvldfg7I[/embed]
  
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• Video Replay: UFC Executive Media Conference Call For New York MMA Bill

  23-03-2016 02:01
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYD5JHCKBvM[/embed]Following news that the bill in support of legalizing MMA in New York was moving ahead, executives with the UFC held a special conference call.On the call were UFC Chairman and CEO, Lorenzo Fertitta, UFC Executive Vice President and COO, Lawrence Epstein, UFC Senior Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, Marc Ratner, and former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman.
  
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• It got a little sketchy in Albany, but MMA is finally legal in New York

  23-03-2016 02:01
  
  Well, it’s about damn time.
  No more underground mixed technique fights in New York. They can be held overground, right there in plain sight for everyone to see, just like in other cities that have made themselves comfortable in the 21st century. All it took was 19 years, a man being thrown in the clink, and the UFC’s Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner never losing his optimism. Maybe France will follow suit.  
  But for now, start spreading the Dominick C
  
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• New York Becomes Last State to Legalize MMA After Bill Passes Through Assembly

  23-03-2016 01:17 via sherdog.com
  
  Mixed martial arts is finally legal in New York.
  
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• Audio: UFC Executives & Chris Weidman Host Call to Address Passing of New York MMA Bill

  23-03-2016 01:12 via sherdog.com
  
  Ultimate Fighting Championship Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, Executive Vice President and COO Lawrence Epstein, Senior Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner and former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman held a conference call open to the media.
  
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• Trainer: UFC Boycotting ‘Jacare’ in Middleweight Title Race

  23-03-2016 01:03 via sherdog.com
  
  Josuel Distak served as Vitor Belfort’s head coach during some high points in Belfort’s career, but at UFC 198 the two men will be on opposite sides of the cage.
  
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• Trainer: ‘Jacare’ Should Be Fighting for UFC Title, Not Against Vitor Belfort

  23-03-2016 01:03 via sherdog.com
  
  Josuel Distak served as Vitor Belfort’s head coach during some high points in Belfort’s career, but at UFC 198 the two men will be on opposite sides of the cage.
  
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