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• Glover Teixeira called out Anthony Johnson to 'give him a job' while title picture sorts out

  17-04-2016 23:00
  
  After his first-round knockout of Rashad Evans in Saturday night's UFC on FOX 19 main event, Glover Teixeira threw out a possible name that he'd like to fight next.
  And that was none other than Anthony Johnson.
  Yet, as many things are in the UFC right now, it's complicated. Johnson declared himself the No. 1 contender in the light heavyweight division with his January knockout of Ryan Bader, yet might find himself in a bit of limbo when he's healthy enough to compete again. That's because Jon Jo
  
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• UFC on FOX 19 Aftermath: On Rashad Evans and losing it

  17-04-2016 20:20
  
  "Fighting just used to come so easy, so natural. Now I feel I'm fighting against myself."That was Rashad Evans, near tears, during a postfight interview on FOX Sports 1 on Saturday night, not long after Glover Teixeira had knocked him cold in under two minutes in the main event of UFC on FOX 19 in Tampa.
  It's as honest a self-assessment as you'll ever get from a fighter who is grappling with the notion he just might have hit the downside of his career.
  Most will go into a state of denial and tel
  
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• The Weekly Grind: Mark Hunt fights off monkeys, don't give Ronda Rousey your phone and more

  17-04-2016 19:00
  
  The life of a professional fighter isn't all glitz and glamour. As if getting punched, kicked, kneed, choked and twisted into a pretzel on a regular basis isn't enough, fighters attract a general wackiness that makes their lives, well, interesting. To commemorate these day-to-day hardships, slip-ups, pranks, and more, we bring you "The Weekly Grind." Enjoy.
  @Jason_Floyd me for sure
  — Tim Elliott (@TElliott125) April 12, 2016@johndodsonmma takes fighter check ins to another l
  
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• UFC on FOX 19 pulls overnight ratings of 2.13 million

  17-04-2016 18:53
  
  The overnight ratings for the nineteenth installment of UFC on FOX are in and there's both reason to cheer as well as frown. According to TV By The Numbers, Saturday's event from Tampa, Florida, averaged 2.13 million viewers and earned a 0.8 rating among adults 18 to 49.
  Those overnight numbers are down considerably from UFC on FOX 18's 2.43 million, but are identical in rating for adults.
  For clarification, overnights measure the 8-10 p.m. time slot in the Eastern time zone, and its corres
  
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• Jiri Prochazka KO's Kazuyuki Fujita in Rizin 1 Headliner, Gabi Garcia Gets Easy Submission

  17-04-2016 18:19
  
  Jiri Prochazka didn't come out on top of Rizin Fighting Federation's eight-man tournament back in the New Year's Eve season, but the 23-year-old Czech prospect still scored a first-round stoppage in the Rizin 1 headliner Sunday over Japanese veteran Kazuyuki Fujita.
  
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• Jon Jones, Ovince Saint Preux Share Stage Before UFC 197

  17-04-2016 18:14
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH4N4yFRyFk[/embed]Jon Jones and Ovince Saint Preux meet this Saturday night in the main event of UFC 197 for the interim light heavyweight title.To help promote the bout, both men appeared during the live broadcast of UFC on FOX 19 this weekend with Joe Rogan.Check out that interview in the video above, along with two new promotional spots released highlighting "Bone" below:[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YlmXxcvfEM[/embed][embed]https://www.youtub
  
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• Khabib Nurmagomedov Extends Offer To Help Opponent Darrell Horcher

  17-04-2016 18:05
  
  Khabib Nurmagomedov just wanted to fight at UFC on FOX 19.The unbeaten lightweight contender missed several months of action with injuries himself, so when Tony Ferguson was forced out, Nurmagomedov begged for an opponent.Officials signed prospect Darrell Horcher to face "The Eagle," and Horcher took him to the second round before falling Saturday night.After, Nurmagomedov offered his respect to Horcher and even extended an invitation to help him train later on down the road.[embed]https://twitt
  
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• Rashad Evans Unsure Of What Future Holds After KO Loss

  17-04-2016 18:01
  
  Former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans has had a career in MMA that is unmatched by many.Evans, a former Ultimate Fighter winner, was left thinking about his future following a Saturday night knockout loss to Glover Teixeira in the main event of UFC on FOX 19.“It’s hard to make a decision on what needs to change, fresh after an embarrassing and disappointing loss,” Evans said (thanks to MMAjunkie.com for the quotes). “I sit here and I’m embarrassed; I&rs
  
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• EA Sports UFC 2 director says adding Stockton Slap to game was 'a little something for the fans' after Diaz-McGregor

  17-04-2016 18:00
  
  If you've ever wanted to take control of the Diaz brothers and slap a grown man into submission, well, now you can.
  Fans of EA Sports UFC 2 were treated to an unexpected Easter egg this week when the infamous ‘Stockton Slap' joined the arsenal of Nick Diaz and Nate Diaz courtesy of the video game's first update.
  The addition was a no-brainer, says series creative director Brian Hayes, especially after watching the younger Diaz brother land the move to great effect against UFC 2 cover athle
  
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• UFC Statement On Diego Brandao’s Strip Club Incident

  17-04-2016 17:56
  
  It was recently reported that former Ultimate Fighter winner Diego Brandao was arrested following an incident at a New Mexico strip club.Brandao was charged with aggravated battery and three counts of aggravated assault in relation to a Thursday incident. He is accused of pointing a gun at a person in the bar and an employee before hitting said employee in the face with a weapon.Brandao was released on bond from the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center - the same one that has held Jon
  
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• When Drew Dober gets booked into a fight, weird things happen

  17-04-2016 17:00
  
  One of the spectators at Saturday night’s UFC on FOX 19 in Tampa was Drew Dober, who was supposed to be locked in the Octagon with Islam Makhachev. When it was discovered the 24-year old Russian had popped for a banned substance, the fight was scrapped at the eleventh hour.
  Dober, who made weight and was given his show money for doing so, suddenly got the night off. In a roundabout way, the turn of events was par for the course for Dober, who has grown to expect the unexpected."I’ve
  
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• Fedor Emelianenko To Fight Former UFC Veteran On 6/17 In Russia

  17-04-2016 15:38
  
  This weekend, the opponent for MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko's next fight was announced.Brazilian MMA media outlet Combate confirmed the news recently that Fedor Emelianenko will return to fight under the "Fight Nights" banner on June 17th, as he collides with former UFC veteran Fabio Maldonado.Emelianenko (35-4, 1 NC) last competed at the Rizin FF event on New Year's Eve in Japan, defeating Jaideep Singh in just three minutes in his first MMA fight in years.Meanwhile Maldonado (22-9), a fan favo
  
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• Rizin 1 Results – Prochazka Knocks Out Fujita In First Round

  17-04-2016 15:30
  
  On Sunday, the second official Rizin FF event was held at the Nippon Gaishi Hall in Japan.The event featured the return of former PRIDE Heavyweight star Kazuyuki Fujita, as well as a unique "tag-team grappling match" featuring Wanderlei Silva and Kiyoshi Tamura taking on Kazushi Sakuraba and Hideo Tokoro.Below are complete Rizin FF 2 quick-match results:Main CardJiri Prochazka def. Kazuyuki Fujita via first-round KO (3:33)Karl Albrektsson def. Vadim Nemkov via split decisionHisaki Kato def. Yuta
  
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• Bellator 152 Results – Freire Takes Out Souza

  17-04-2016 15:27
  
  On Saturday evening, Bellator held their Bellator 152 event from Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italy, with Patricky "Pitbull" Freire taking on Kevin Souza in the main event.Freire defeated Souza, who was a very late notice replacement for Derek Campos, who was originally scheduled to fight Freire.Below are Bellator 152 quick-match results:•Patricky Freire def. Kevin Souza via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)•Alessio Sakara def. Brian Rogers via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:29&bu
  
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• Rizin Fighting Federation 1 Results: Play-by-Play & Updates

  17-04-2016 15:24
  
  Sherdog.com will have live Rizin FF 1 play-by-play at approximately 4:30 a.m. ET.
  
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• Fedor Emelianenko vs. Fabio Maldonado set for Fight Nights in Russia

  17-04-2016 15:00
  
  "The Last Emperor" will return to action in his home country against a UFC veteran.
  Fedor Emelianenko is scheduled to compete under the Fight Nights banner June 17 in St. Petersburg, Russia, in a heavyweight clash with Fabio Maldonado. MMA Fighting confirmed the news following a report by Combate.
  Emelianenko (35-4, 1 NC) returned from retirement in December, defeating Jaideep Singh in three minutes at Rizin FF. Prior to the contest, the former Pride heavyweight champion defeated Pedro Rizzo, Sa
  
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• Daron Cruickshank stops Shinji Sasaki with soccer kick at Rizin 1

  17-04-2016 14:53
  
  Daron Cruickshank returned to the win column in his Rizin Fighting Federation debut in Japan, and he did it in impressive fashion.
  Three months after his last UFC fight, the taekwondo specialist made quick work of Shinji Sasaki at Rizin FF 1 at Nagoya’s Nippon Gaishi Hall, dropping his opponent with a right hand and finishing with a soccer kick. Cruickshank scored his first knockout victory since a May 2014 win over Erik Koch.
  Daron Cruickshank (@Cruickshank155) KO's Shinji Sasaki at RIZIN
  
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• Rizin 1 Results: Fujita vs. Prochazka

  17-04-2016 14:24
  
  MMA Fighting has Rizin 1 results for the Fujita vs. Prochazka fight card Sunday at the Nippon Gaishi Hall in Japan.In the main event, Kazuyuki Fujita and Jiri Prochazka will square off. Vadim Nemkov and Karl Albrektsson face off in a light heavyweight contest in the co-main event.Check out the Rizin 1 results below.Main card
  Jiri Prochazka def. Kazuyuki Fujita via first-round KO (3:33)
  Karl Albrektsson def. Vadim Nemkov via split decision
  Hisaki Kato def. Yuta Watanabe via first-round TKO (1:05)
  
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• Dana White likes the idea of Anthony Johnson vs. Glover Teixeira next

  17-04-2016 14:00
  
  The best way to get what you want is to ask for it. Glover Teixeira can attest to that.
  With the top of UFC light heavyweight division log-jammed by interim titles and the rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier, Teixeira did his own bit of fantasy matchmaking on Saturday night, calling out Anthony Johnson after putting the finishing touches on a thunderous victory over Rashad Evans at UFC on FOX 19.
  Luckily enough for Teixeira, the match-up is one that instantly appealed to UFC president D
  
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• Rashad Evans on knockout loss to Glover Teixeira: 'It's embarrassing, it's sad'

  17-04-2016 13:00
  
  Rashad Evans faced the music after his knockout loss to Glover Teixeira on Saturday night.
  The former UFC light heavyweight champion knew what sort of questions were coming after being knocked cold by Glover Teixeira in under two minutes in the main event of UFC on FOX 19.
  But while other fighters have avoided the media after similar performances, Evans showed up to post-fight presser at Tampa's Amalie Arena.
  And as a competitor who has been known to wear his heart on his sleeve, the 36-year old
  
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• UFC on FOX 19 post-fight show

  17-04-2016 09:27
  
  TAMPA -- MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani and Danny Segura break down top storylines after UFC on FOX 19.
  
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• Rizin FF 1 Results: Play-by-Play & Updates

  17-04-2016 07:59
  
  Sherdog.com will have live Rizin FF 1 play-by-play at approximately 4:30 a.m. ET.
  
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• Michael Chiesa was worried he was going to soil himself at UFC on FOX 19

  17-04-2016 07:53
  
  TAMPA -- Michael Chiesa talks about his UFC on Fox 19 victory over Beneil Dariush, having to go number two during the fight, the choke he used to submit Dariush, what's next and much more.
  
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• Khabib Nurmagomedov wants title shot next, not Tony Ferguson

  17-04-2016 07:26
  
  TAMPA -- After his UFC on FOX 19 win, Khabib Nurmagomedov discusses the changes he's made over the past two years, what he told Darrell Horcher after the fight, his training partner Islam Makhachev's USADA violation, and more.
  
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• UFC On FOX 19 Video Highlights Featuring Glover Teixeira, Rose Namajunas, Khabib Nurmagomedov

  17-04-2016 07:06
  
  UFC on FOX 19 went down Saturday night from Tampa and the Amalie Arena.If you missed the event, you can still see highlights from three of the main card bouts right here in the videos below.Glover Teixeira bested Rashad Evans in the headline, knocking out the former UFC champion in the first round.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhdtEsOu8R0[/embed][embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8b2L148gpc[/embed][embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0usdGx8FjDg[/embed]
  
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• After KO Win at UFC on Fox 19, Glover Teixeira Wants to Give ‘Rumble’ Johnson a ‘Job’

  17-04-2016 06:55
  
  When Glover Teixeira called out Anthony Johnson following his first-round knockout of Rashad Evans at UFC on Fox 19, his motives were not entirely self-serving.
  
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• Michael Graves: It 'hurts my soul' that I got UFC start on reality show

  17-04-2016 06:52
  
  TAMPA -- UFC welterweight Michael Graves discussed his win over Randy Brown at UFC on FOX 19, why he has such a strong dislike for reality shows and much mroe.
  
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• Cezar Ferreira admits he was 'about to quit' MMA after going through 'hardest time of my life'

  17-04-2016 06:51
  
  TAMPA -- UFC middleweight Cezar Ferreira spoke to the media about his UFC on FOX 19 win over Oluwale Bamgbose, why he left the Blackzilians for MMA Masters, the pressure of his recent slump and more.
  
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• Rose Namajunas Wants to ‘Find Fun in Life Again’ Before Seeking UFC Title Shot

  17-04-2016 06:32
  
  Rose Namajunas earned her second high-profile victory in the past four months at UFC on Fox 19 on Saturday night, but at least for now, a strawweight title shot is not her main priority.
  
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• Rashad Evans ‘Embarrassed, Disappointed’ but Noncommittal on Future After KO Loss

  17-04-2016 06:24
  
  It seems like an eternity since Rashad Evans wasn’t only the UFC light heavyweight champion, but also an undefeated wrecking machine, laying waste to everyone in his path.
  
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• Khabib Nurmagomedov Wants Rafael dos Anjos Rematch This Fall in New York

  17-04-2016 06:22
  
  Before he finally climbed back into the UFC’s Octagon after two years away because of injuries, Khabib Nurmagomedov made a case that he should be getting a shot at the lightweight title.
  
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• Patricky Freire, Alessio Sakara victorious in Bellator’s first trip to Italy

  17-04-2016 06:21
  
  Bellator made its first trip to Italy on Saturday, and Patricky Freire moved one step closer towards a shot at the lightweight belt.
  Coming off a quick knockout win over Ryan Couture in January, "Pitbull" battled UFC veteran Kevin Souza for 15 minutes, scoring his ninth win under the Bellator banner with a unanimous decision.
  Souza, who moved up to 155 pounds to replace injured Derek Campos on five days’ notice, tried to use his longer reach to surprise Freire standing, but the longtime Be
  
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• Argentina's Santiago Ponzinibbio sides with Diego Maradona over Lionel Messi

  17-04-2016 06:11
  
  TAMPA -- UFC welterweight Santiago Ponzinibbio was happy about his stoppage win over Court McGee at UFC on FOX 19, but spoke to the media afterwards about who his favorite soccer player is from his country of Argentina and more.
  
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• After beating Bethe Correia at UFC on FOX 19, Raquel Pennington wants 'big name' fight next

  17-04-2016 05:53
  
  TAMPA -- UFC women's bantamweight Raquel Pennington spoke to the media about her UFC on FOX 19 win over Bethe Correia, her thoughts on the split decision, what she wants next and more.
  
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• UFC on Fox 19 bonuses: Glover Teixeira earns $50,000 after first-round knockout of Rashad Evans

  17-04-2016 05:36
  
  Glover Teixeira's hourly wage is looking pretty nice right now.
  For stopping Rashad Evans in under 120 seconds in the main event at UFC on Fox 19 in Tampa, Fla., Teixeira will take home a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. The win marked Teixeira's third straight – all via stoppage – since losing to Phil Davis at UFC 179.
  Also taking home $50,000 bonuses for their efforts at UFC on Fox 19 are Michael Chiesa, Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, and Omari Akhmedov.#UFCTampa bonuses
  FOTN:@E
  
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• UFC on Fox 19 Bonuses: Teixeira, Chiesa, ‘Capoeira,’ Akhmedov Pocket $50K Awards

  17-04-2016 04:57
  
  Glover Teixeira put Rashad Evans to sleep, elevating his status in the light heavyweight division and making himself $50,000 richer in the process.
  
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• Rose Namajunas vs. Tecia Torres full fight video highlights

  17-04-2016 04:52
  
  Watch Rose Namajunas vs. Tecia Torres full fight video highlights from UFC on FOX 19's co-main event above, courtesy of FOX Sports.UFC on FOX: Teixeira vs. Evans took place April 16, 2016 at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Strawweight contenders Rose Namajunas (5-2) and Tecia Torres (7-1) collided with a potential title shot on the line in the night's co-headlining bout, which aired live on FOX. Catch the video highlights above.
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• UFC on FOX 19 in Tweets: Pros react to Glover Teixeira vs. Rashad Evans, Rose Namajunas vs. Tecia Torres

  17-04-2016 04:43
  
  Who cares about a little thing like patience when you have grenades for fists? Apparently not Glover Teixeira.
  The Brazilian bomber made short work of Rashad Evans on Saturday night, knocking Evans out cold with a hellacious combination early in the opening round of UFC on FOX 19's main event. If that wasn't impressive enough, Teixeira then called out Anthony Johnson -- a callout which takes its own special type of lunatic courage.
  Check out reaction to Teixeira's win below, plus the b
  
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• Glover Teixeira KOs Rashad Evans to Cap UFC on Fox 19 Main Event in Tampa

  17-04-2016 04:15
  
  Glover Teixeira knocks out Rashad Evans in first round of UFC on Fox 19 headline on Saturday in Tampa, Florida.
  
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• UFC on FOX 19 results: Glover Teixeira knocks out Rashad Evans

  17-04-2016 04:13
  
  In case you forgot, Glover Teixeira can still hit like a truck.
  Rashad Evans found that out the hard way Saturday night in Tampa.
  Teixeira needed just 1:48 to knock Evans out cold in the main event of UFC on FOX 19. A gigantic left hand to the jaw dropped Evans to his knees, then a right hand flush to the face caused Evans to face plant.
  "I go to finish," the 36-year old Teixeira said. "This fight is five rounds, I didn't want to stand and do footwork, I wanted to finish. I'm like Mike Tyson, ta
  
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• UFC on FOX 19 post-fight press conference

  17-04-2016 04:13
  
  The UFC on FOX 19 post-fight press conference is the last piece of  business to take care of after the action is over in the Octagon, and we have the live video below at MMAFighting.com.UFC officials will announce the winners of the Fight of the Night and the Performance of the Night bonuses, and winning fighters will meet the media after their fights.The UFC on FOX 19 post-fight press conference takes place about 30 minutes after the main event ends, meaning it will start around 10:30 p.m.
  
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• Glover Teixeira vs. Rashad Evans full fight video highlights

  17-04-2016 04:12
  
  Watch Glover Teixeira vs. Rashad Evans full fight video highlights from UFC on FOX 19's main event above, courtesy of FOX Sports.UFC on FOX: Teixeira vs. Evans took place April 16, 2016 at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Light heavyweight contender Glover Teixeira (25-4) took on former UFC champion Rashad Evans (19-5-1) in the night's main event, which aired live on FOX. Catch the video highlights above.
  For more on Teixeira vs. Evans, check out the pl
  
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• UFC on Fox 19 Highlight Video: Watch Glover Teixeira Knock Out Rashad Evans

  17-04-2016 04:08
  
  In what was supposed to be a fight that was going to surge him back into world title contention, former UFC light heavyweight king Rashad Evans has to go back to the drawing board.
  
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• Bellator 152 Results: Freire vs. Souza

  17-04-2016 04:00
  
  MMA Fighting has Bellator 152 results for the Friere vs. Souza fight card Saturday at the Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italy.In the main event, Patricky Friere squares off against Kevin Souza in a lightweight contest.Check out the Bellator 152 results below (No spoilers in comments please).Main card
  Patricky Friere vs. Kevin Souza
  Alessio Sakara def. Brian Rogers via second-round KO (2:29)
  A.J. McKee def. Danilo Belluardo via first-round TKO (2:44)
  Anastasia Yankova def. Anjela Pink via submission (
  
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• UFC on FOX 19 live blog: Glover Teixeira vs. Rashad Evans

  17-04-2016 03:51
  
  This is the UFC on FOX 19 live blog for Glover Teixeira vs. Rashad Evans, a light heavyweight bout at Saturday night's UFC event at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla.Teixeira, who has won three of his past five fights, will face Evans, who has won two of his past five fights, on the main card.Check out the UFC on FOX 19 live blog below.More Coverage: UFC on FOX 19 Results | UFC news
  Round 1: Alright, here we go. The main event of UFC on Fox 19 is up and Rashad Evans has the first walkout. The refer
  
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• UFC on FOX 19 results: Rose Namajunas edges Tecia Torres in well-contested scrap

  17-04-2016 03:47
  
  The strawweight battle between Rose Namajunas and Tecia Torres got bumped up to co-main event status at UFC on FOX 19 in the wake of several fight dropouts and adjustments.
  Yet the duo went out and delivered a performance worthy of the spot on their card. In a bout at Tampa's Amalie Arena in which both fighters impressed, Namajunas was just a bit better, earning 29-28 scores across the board Saturday night for a unanimous decision.
  In the opening round, Namajunas landed the higher volume of punc
  
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• Report: Diego Brandao Arrested After Allegedly Hitting Strip Club Employee with Gun

  17-04-2016 03:35
  
  UFC featherweight Diego Brandao was arrested on Friday night in Albuquerque, N.M., after allegedly hitting a strip club employee with a gun.
  
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• UFC on FOX 19 live blog: Rose Namajunas vs. Tecia Torres

  17-04-2016 03:18
  
  This is the UFC on FOX 19 live blog for Rose Namajunas vs. Tecia Torres, a strawweight bout at Saturday night's UFC event at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla.Namajunas, who has won three of her past five fights, will face Torres, who is 7-0 in her career, on the main card.Check out the UFC on FOX 19 live blog below.More Coverage: UFC on FOX 19 Results | UFC news
  Round 1: Co-main event is up. Pat Barry gives Namajunas an intense last-minute talk, gives her a kiss, and she climbs on the octagon. Bot
  
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• UFC on FOX 19 results: Khabib Nurmagomedov mauls Darrell Horcher

  17-04-2016 03:08
  
  It wasn't much of a fight, but at long last Khabib Nurmagomedov is back.
  The undefeated lightweight sensation from Dagestan fought late substitute Darrell Horcher at a 160-pound catchweight Saturday at UFC on FOX 19, and the bout quickly turned into a mauling.
  Horcher (12-2) ate uncontested shots for an uncomfortably long time before referee James Warring waved off the bout at 3:38 of the second round, raising Nurmagomedov, in his first bout in two years, to 23-0.
  "All these two years, I feel I
  
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• UFC on Fox 19 Highlight Video: Watch Khabib Nurmagomedov Finish Darrell Horcher

  17-04-2016 02:57
  
  It’s been a long two years for Khabib Nurmagomedov, who has been struggling through injuries. Finally, the Dagestani made his return to the UFC and he dominated late-replacement opponent Darrell Horcher.
  
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