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• Fabio Maldonado backtracks on controversial doping comments prior to Fedor Emelianenko fight

  29-04-2016 23:00
  
  Fabio Maldonado will face Fedor Emelianenko on July 17, and recent comments about the lack of drug testing at Fight Nights raised some eyebrows.
  Maldonado, who also has a 240-pound catchweight fight scheduled for May 6 in Brazil, will move up to heavyweight to fight "The Last Emperor" in Russia, and told Ag. Fight Wednesday that he used banned substances in his final UFC fights, and was planning on using it before his upcoming bout in St. Petersburg.
  "It’s only me and him," Maldonado said
  
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• Donald Cerrone 'upset' at rankings, explains what happened with Khabib Nurmagomedov fight

  29-04-2016 22:00
  
  LAS VEGAS -- Donald Cerrone talks to the media at UFC 197 about his upcoming fight against Patrick Cote at UFC Fight Night 89, the Conor-McGregor-UFC situation, training with former opponent Anthony Pettis in Albuquerque, and much more.
  
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• Frankie Edgar Talks About Possibly Winning UFC Titles In Three Weight Classes

  29-04-2016 21:20
  
  While Conor McGregor was the one looking to add a second UFC belt to his collection this year, Frankie Edgar explained why he may soon be the man to hold belts in two weight classes.Edgar is scheduled to fight Jose Aldo for an interim UFC Featherweight title in a rematch of a fight they had years ago for the undisputed title, which Aldo held at the time and retained via decision, at the upcoming landmark UFC 200 event in July.As "The Answer" explained during the recent UFC 200 ticket on-sale pre
  
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• Rafael Dos Anjos Explains Why Nurmagomedov Doesn’t Deserve Title Shot

  29-04-2016 21:14
  
  While the MMA world was impressed with Khabib Nurmagomedov's Octagon return against Darrell Horcher at the UFC On FOX 19 event earlier this month, reigning UFC Lightweight Champion Rafael dos Anjos was not.After defeating Horcher, "The Eagle" made it clear that he has his sights set on another fight with Dos Anjos, a man he easily defeated inside the Octagon in the past. Dos Anjos, however, made it clear that despite the fact that he lost to Nurmagomedov in the past, he didn't see anything in hi
  
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• Chael Sonnen Says John Kavanagh Screwed Things Up For Conor McGregor

  29-04-2016 21:05
  
  https://youtu.be/nTeU3m4zQiYOn the latest episode of his "Beyond The Fight" podcast, former UFC title contender Chael Sonnen addressed his belief that Conor McGregor's coach John Kavanagh recently handled a major situation the wrong way.According to Sonnen, Kavanagh "outed" McGregor in the way he handled the ongoing situation between them and the UFC.As Sonnen explains, McGregor knew what he was doing when he pulled recent negotiation tactics that resulted in him being pulled from the upcoming l
  
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• Diego Brandao Cut From UFC After Being Arrested On Felony Battery Charges

  29-04-2016 20:41
  
  Former Ultimate Fighter winner Diego Brandao has officially been cut by the UFC.UFC officials confirmed this week that Brandao has been released from the promotion following the fighter's felony battery arrest earlier this month.Brandao, 28, was arrested in Albuquerque, New Mexico on four felony counts back on April 15th. Among the felony counts were charges of aggravated battery and great bodily harm. The former TUF champion is being accused of pistol-whipping and punching multiple men outside
  
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• Videos: UFC 200 Promotional Tour Embedded (Episodes 1 & 2)

  29-04-2016 20:38
  
  https://youtu.be/kvoorABjEZUUFC released episodes one and two this week of their UFC 200 Promotional Tour Embedded web-series, which follows the fighters who are scheduled to compete on the landmark UFC 200 event in July.The official description for episode one of UFC 200 Promotional Tour Embedded, which you can watch above, reads as follows:"On Episode 1 of UFC 200 Promotional Tour Embedded, a major press conference tees up big things to come, including an interim featherweight title bout betwe
  
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• Amir Elzhurkaev KOs opponent with incredible spinning back kick to the liver

  29-04-2016 20:00
  
  Just devastating.
  A Russian fighter pulled off one of the best spinning back kicks you'll ever see Friday afternoon.
  Amir Elzhurkaev knocked out Dmitrity Tomaev with a two-touch, spinning back kick to the liver at Absolute Championship Berkut 34 in Grozny, Russia.MY GOD. Incredible two-touch spinning back kick TKO by Amir Elzhurkaev. ACB 34. Liver shot. pic.twitter.com/1bbl83Qe2o
  — caposa (@GrabakaHitman) April 29, 2016Elzhurkaev (1-0) touched Tomaev once with his right foot, then spun wit
  
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• Junior dos Santos Undergoes ‘Small Shoulder Surgery’ Following Win Over Rothwell

  29-04-2016 19:03 via sherdog.com
  
  Junior dos Santos will have to recover from shoulder surgery before he makes his next Octagon appearance.
  
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• UFC 200 Promotional Tour Embedded, Episode 2: 'Shut up, pu**y boy'

  29-04-2016 18:26
  
  On the second episode of UFC Embedded for UFC 200's promotional tour, the stars of the event head to Good Morning America bright and early to announce Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier 2. Later that afternoon, the action turns to Madison Square Garden as Jones and Cormier get heated at Wednesday's UFC 200 press conference.
  
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• Rafael dos Anjos ‘not even a little impressed’ by Khabib Nurmagomedov’s performance at UFC on FOX 19

  29-04-2016 17:00
  
  The last man to beat UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos returned from a two-year hiatus Saturday night, defeating Darrel Horcher via second-round TKO at UFC on FOX 19, but failed to impress the titleholder.
  Nurmagomedov was initially scheduled to headline the event against Tony Ferguson, but the rising lightweight was forced out of the bout due to an injury. The Dagestani ended up facing a 12-1 UFC newcomer in Tampa, and asked for a shot at the gold after the win.
  "I was not even a little
  
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• Scott Coker on Dada 5000: 'We did everything we could' to make sure he was ready to compete

  29-04-2016 15:00
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Bellator President Scott Coker spoke to MMA Fighting on Tuesday at the press conference for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health study update. Coker spoke about Dada 5000's health at Bellator 149, Will Brooks's future, Benson Henderson's loss to Andrey Koreshkov and more.
  
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• Morning Report: Rory MacDonald is taking the business side of fighting seriously, won't 'just accept what's thrown at him'

  29-04-2016 14:00
  
  UFC welterweight Rory MacDonald is approaching free agency intent on "being tough in the negotiating room" and getting his full value as a fighter. It seems that soon Conor McGregor won't be the only fighter driving a hard bargain with the UFC.
  Rory MacDonald, who last weekend tweeted his support of McGregor in the dispute between the Irish star and UFC management, has made it clear that he intends to start taking the business side of fighting more seriously. MacDonald is on the last fight
  
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• Premier Boxing Champions on Spike ‘Dirrell vs. Caparello’ Results & Play-by-Play

  29-04-2016 09:23 via sherdog.com
  
  Sherdog's live Premier Boxing Champions coverage kicks off Friday at 9 p.m. ET.
  
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• Tweets of the Week - 4/29

  29-04-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
   Fun Fact: These Dudes Dislike Each Other!The rivalry continues!!!! @dc_mma vs @JonnyBones will headline #UFC200 July 9th!! https://t.co/hVKGnvNGQV pic.twitter.com/qwKKokpDYo— UFC (@ufc) April 27, 2016 How much does @DC_MMA love listening to @JonnyBones at the #UFC200 Presser? pic.twitter.com/p3cAJwsnDN— UFC (@ufc) April 27, 2016Uncle Creepy: Fashion PoliceWho wears yoga pants to an event like this?— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) April 24, 2016The King of PancakesKicki
  
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• On UFC FIGHT PASS: Titan FC 38, Sat. 7 pm ET

  29-04-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  An outstanding month of action on UFC FIGHT PASS closes out with the return of Titan Fighting Championship, as the organization delivers a welterweight title fight, a handful of promising up and comers and some familiar names to the cage for Titan FC 38 from the Miccosukee Casino in Miami, Florida.Here’s a look at the action that is set to go down Saturday night. Not a UFC FIGHT PASS member? What are you waiting for? Start your free trial now!Steve Carl (22-4) vs. Belal Muhammad (8-0)
  
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• Nelson vs. Lewis Set for July 7

  29-04-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  Heavyweight knockout artists Roy Nelson and Derrick Lewis called for a bout against each other, and on Thursday, July 7, they get their wish, as they meet in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.In the main event, which airs exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS, Rafael dos Anjos defends his UFC lightweight title against Eddie Alvarez.Currently ranked tenth in the world, "Big Country" Nelson got back on the winning track in February by beating Jared Rosholt, an
  
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• Friday Fight Update: Vick, Sasaki get fights

  29-04-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  On May 8, the UFC will travel to Rotterdam for its first show in the Netherlands, and while there are no fights in the Octagon this weekend, there are plenty of updates for upcoming shows, starting with UFC Fight Night next Sunday, where the retirement of Paddy Holohan has allowed Japan's Ulka Sasaki to step in and face Willie Gates in a flyweight bout.The first event of June also got a change this week, as an injury to Leonardo Santos has forced him out of his UFC 199 bout against Evan Dunham o
  
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• Cain Velasquez makes his movie debut

  29-04-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Before steping into the Octagon at UFC 200 on July 9, Cain Velasquez makes his big screen debut on April 29 when the movie Term Life opens in theaters. The movie, which features stars Vince Vaughn, Jon Favreau, Hailee Steinfeld, Bill Paxton, Terrence Howard and Jonathan Banks, has the former UFC champion playing the character "Marco."This will be Cain's first participation in the film industry, joining other UFC fighters Ronda Rousey and Anderson Silv
  
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• By The Numbers - Fastest Finishes in Title Fights

  29-04-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Last weekend at UFC 197, UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson successfully defended his title for the eighth time, scoring a knockout of Henry Cejudo at 2:49 of the first round. That fast finish wasn’t even Johnson’s best with his strap on the line as “Mighty Mouse” delivered a Knockout of the Night of Joseph Benavidez in their December 2013 rematch at 2:08 into the first.While those were two incredibly quick UFC belt battles, the Octagon has seen title fights end ev
  
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• Sage Northcutt says he is recovered from MRSA infection, out of hospital

  29-04-2016 04:43
  
  MRSA is no match for Super Sage.
  Sage Northcutt announced Thursday on Twitter that he is healthy now and out of the hospital. Over the weekend, he had asked for prayers, because he was battling a MRSA infection and had been hospitalized.Thanks everyone for the Prayers ✝ I'm back from the Hospital and I'll be training in a week for UFC 200! pic.twitter.com/2zi7IlCUaC
  — Sage Northcutt (@sagenorthcutt) April 29, 2016MRSA is a form of staph bacteria that is not treatable by typical ways
  
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• Michael Page ready for contention, says he’s ‘ridiculously happy at Bellator’

  29-04-2016 00:30
  
  England’s Michael Page won his tenth professional mixed martial arts bout on Friday night at Bellator 153 against Jeremie Holloway, and he did it with his usual panache. After Holloway charged out of the gate, Page hit him with a right hand that nearly put an exclamation mark on the fight just seconds in.
  When Holloway absorbed the shot and continued on, Page showed another wrinkle in his evolving game just couple of minutes later — he submitted Holloway with a counter-reverse toehol
  
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• UFC 200 Media Tour Embedded, Episode 1: 'How rude, Jon!'

  29-04-2016 00:16
  
  On the first episode of UFC Embedded for UFC 200's promotional tour, the stars of the show kick off the festivities with a press conference in Las Vegas, where the question on everyone's mind is: 'where is Conor McGregor?'
  The next day, Jon Jones outclasses Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 197 to secure the headlining spot opposite Daniel Cormier at UFC 200. From there the media tour begins, as Frankie Edgar and Jose Aldo take care of business on the east coast, Travis Browne and Cain Velasquez handle
  
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