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• Pros react to the tragic death of Bellator fighter Jordan Parsons

  04-05-2016 23:25
  
  The mixed martial arts world has gathered to mourn one of its own.
  Following a long and tragic fight, Bellator featherweight Jordan Parsons passed away on Wednesday, succumbing from injuries sustained in a hit-and-run accident this past Sunday in Delray Beach, Fla. Parsons was just 25 years old.
  Anyone with information regarding the accident is urged to contact the Delray Beach Police Department at 561-243-7810. The suspect is believed to be driving either a 2012 or 2013 Range Rover Sport w
  
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• Bellator 154 Preview: “King Mo” Lawal Vs. Phil Davis

  04-05-2016 23:01
  
  Jimmy Smith breaks down the Bellator 154 main event between Phil Davis and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal in the video below.The two meet next Saturday night on Spike TV in a No. 1 contender match.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYr6Z3gHlW0[/embed]
  
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• Need A Fight Primer For UFC 200? You Got It

  04-05-2016 22:59
  
  Sure, it might still be several weeks away, but why not start to get hyped for UFC 200.Check out a fight replay of the planned main event for July 9 between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier in the video below.Things will be a bit different when they meet a second time, as Cormier is now the champion and Jones holds an interim title. "DC" suffered his first pro loss to "Bones" last year via decision.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jETFlZjABL0[/embed]
  
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• Report: Gilbert Melendez-Edson Barboza In The Works For This Summer

  04-05-2016 22:56
  
  According to a report out of Brazil by Globo, lightweights Gilbert Melendez and Edson Barboza are on deck to square off this July.The two would meet in Chicago at UFC on FOX 20, the report states.Melendez (22-5) has been out of action since last June when he suffered a split decision loss to current title contender Eddie Alvarez. The former Strikeforce champion tested positive for a banned substance following the fight, resulting in a year-long suspension.Barboza (17-4) earned the biggest win of
  
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• Michael Chandler Targets Bellator 157 And Either Thomson Or Henderson

  04-05-2016 22:53
  
  Former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler doesn't want to wait too long to return to action.His planned co-main event fight at Bellator 154 next weekend with Josh Thomson was scrapped after Thomson suffered an injury in training. Chandler (14-3) is focusing in on Bellator 157 for his return, leaving the door open for someone other than Thomson to face him."My Twitter has been blowing up about Benson (Henderson)," Chandler told MMAjunkie Radio. "People want to see me fight him, and I
  
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• Bellator Fighter Jordan Parsons Passes Away At 25 Years Old

  04-05-2016 22:49
  
  Bellator MMA and the rest of the mixed martial arts community is in mourning following the passing of Jordan Parsons.The 25-year-old was hit by a vehicle this past weekend in Florida in an alleged hit-and-run. Parsons was slated to compete at Bellator 154 next Saturday night.Bellator president Scott Coker released a statement on the death of Parsons:"It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a dear member of the Bellator family, Jordan Parsons. Jordan was an exceptional athlete
  
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• Report: Edson Barboza vs. Gilbert Melendez Set for UFC on Fox 20 in Chicago

  04-05-2016 22:04 via sherdog.com
  
  Edson Barboza will welcome Gilbert Melendez back to the Octagon following more than a year-long hiatus at UFC on Fox 20.
  
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• Jordan Parsons, Bellator MMA Featherweight, Dead at 25

  04-05-2016 21:38 via sherdog.com
  
  Bellator MMA featherweight Jordan Parsons died Tuesday at age 25 from injuries suffered in a hit-and-run accident.
  
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• Edson Barboza vs. Gilbert Melendez in the works for UFC on FOX 20

  04-05-2016 21:30
  
  A lightweight matchup between Edson Barboza and Gilbert Melendez is in the works for July 23's UFC on FOX 20 event in Chicago.
  Globo originally reported the matchup Wednesday, and MMA Fighting has since confirmed.
  Barboza (17-4) is coming off the biggest win of his career, a unanimous-decision victory over former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis at UFC 197.
  Barboza repeatedly blasted Pettis with kicks throughout the bout, controlling the stand-up portion of the fight and cruising to victo
  
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• Bellator's Jordan Parsons dies following hit-and-run incident in Delray Beach

  04-05-2016 20:39
  
  Bellator MMA combatant Jordan Parsons passed away Wednesday afternoon following a hit-and-run incident in Delray Beach, Fla. He was 25 years old.
  Parsons was 11-2 in professional MMA competition, most recently gaining fame as a featherweight competitor for Bellator MMA. Under the Bellator banner, Parsons went 2-1 with one knockout and one submission victory.
  "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a dear member of the Bellator family, Jordan Parsons," Bellator President Scot
  
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• Combate Americas Announces 7 Bouts for May 9 Event in Los Angeles

  04-05-2016 20:05 via sherdog.com
  
  Following a one-week break, Combate Americas will return on May 9 with another Monday night show in Los Angeles.
  
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• Bantamweights Eddie Wineland, Frankie Saenz to Clash at UFC on Fox 20

  04-05-2016 18:49 via sherdog.com
  
  A bantamweight showdown pitting Eddie Wineland against Frankie Saenz has been booked for UFC on Fox 20.
  
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• Eddie Wineland vs. Frankie Saenz Set For UFC On FOX 20

  04-05-2016 18:36
  
  The first-ever WEC Bantamweight Champion, Eddie Wineland, is scheduled to make his Octagon return this July.Wineland will make his UFC return against Frankie Saenz at the UFC On FOX 20 event, which takes place two weeks after the string of three events scheduled for UFC's annual International Fight Week, which is capped off by the landmark UFC 200 event on 7/9.UFC On FOX 20 is scheduled for Saturday, July 23, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
  
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• Nick Hein Off Sunday’s UFC Card; Jon Tuck Faces Replacement Josh Emmett in Rotterdam

  04-05-2016 18:33 via sherdog.com
  
  Team Alpha Male product Josh Emmett will make his Octagon debut on less than one week’s notice at UFC Fight Night Rotterdam on Sunday.
  
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• Jon Tuck Gets New Opponent On Four Days Notice For UFC Fight Night 87

  04-05-2016 18:08
  
  With just four days notice, Jon Tuck has a new opponent for this Sunday's UFC Fight Night 87 event in Rotterdam, Netherlands.Tuck (9-2) was originally scheduled to fight Nick Hein, however he is now off of the scheduled lineup and Tuck has a new opponent.Scheduled to fight Tuck at this Sunday's UFC event will be Octagon newcomer Josh Emmett (9-0).Headlined by Andrei Arlovski vs. Alistair Overeem, UFC Fight Night 87 takes place this Sunday, May 7, 2016.
  
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• Jon Tuck gets new UFC Fight Night 87 opponent on four days’ notice

  04-05-2016 18:00
  
  Jon Tuck will face a different opponent on Sunday’s UFC event in Rotterdam, Netherlands, as undefeated UFC newcomer Josh Emmett replaces injured Nick Hein.
  Emmett (9-0) makes his promotional debut four months after defeating UFC veteran Christos Giagos to defend his West Coast FC lightweight title. The Team Alpha Male prospect was scheduled to meet Joshua Aveles Saturday, but pulled out of the event to make his Octagon debut the day after.
  Tuck (9-2), on the other hand, looks to go 4-2 in
  
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• Eddie Wineland vs. Frankie Saenz added to UFC on FOX 20 card

  04-05-2016 17:47
  
  A former WEC champion will make his return to the Octagon in July.
  Eddie Wineland, the first holder of the WEC bantamweight belt in 2006, will meet Frankie Saenz at UFC on FOX 20 in Chicago on July 23. Red Eye Chicago initially reported the bout Wednesday.
  Wineland (22-11-1), of nearby northwest Indiana, hasn't fought since a decision loss to Bryan Caraway at the same United Center last July. His last win was a knockout victory over Yves Jabouin in 2014.
  Saenz (11-3) of Phoenix, last compet
  
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• Muay Thai champ Tiffany van Soest says she’s ‘one or two years away’ from breaking out in MMA

  04-05-2016 17:00
  
  After making her name as a champion kickboxer under the Lion Fight banner, winning titles in two separate weight classes, Tiffany van Soest is looking to expand her horizons.The 27-year-old "Time Bomb" recently signed deals with the kickboxing promotion Glory, as well as an MMA deal with Invicta FC. She competes May 13 at the Glory 30 Super Fight Series against Emma Hasshass in Los Angeles.
  And, though an opponent hasn’t been named as of yet for her Invicta FC debut -- which will double of
  
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• Dr. Charles Bernick: Cleveland Clinic is first to track 'brain function over time' in sports

  04-05-2016 16:00
  
  WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Dr. Charles Bernick, director of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center For Brain Health, spoke to MMA Fighting last week about his groundbreaking study on athlete brain health, what they're tracking, why that's a first in all of sports and more.
  
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• Live Chat: UFC Rotterdam preview, Conor McGregor's social media outburst and more

  04-05-2016 15:37
  
  This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
  We're now in May and while the sport is semi-quiet at the moment, there's still enough going on for our chat this week. First and foremost, there's a UFC event this weekend, the first ever in Holland. Alistair Overeem faces Andrei Arlovski in the main event, which is worth some examination. The card also features Stefan Struve, along with an array of Dutch fighters to help round out the event. We'll look at the card and what the results could potent
  
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• Morning Report: Miesha Tate was 'frustrated' with the Conor McGregor situation at UFC 200 press conference

  04-05-2016 14:00
  
  UFC women's bantamweight champion Miesha Tate says she was "frustrated" with the Conor McGregor situation at UFC 200 but that it doesn't bother her anymore. Miesha Tate is "over" the Conor McGregor no-show.
  In an interview with ESPN recently, Tate commented on McGregor's absence from promotional duties for UFC 200 and her remarks were subsequently covered by other news outlets including this one. In the interview, Tate commented that the UFC was being reasonable and that McGregor's refusal
  
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• One Championship ‘Kingdom of Champions’ Card Complete with 9 Bouts

  04-05-2016 09:24 via sherdog.com
  
  One Championship this week unveiled the finalized roster for its “Kingdom of Champions” event, which goes down on May 27 at Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter Blog: Eric Spicely - Ep. 3

  04-05-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  It's been a little tough adjusting to life in the house. I myself have never lived with 15 other people. The two teams are on different training schedules. Claudia chose the early schedule for us so we would be training at 10am which meant we had to go to bed earlier to get up for training, which can be hard when the other team is up hanging out. We've lived together for some time now. Everyone has kind of become friendly with each other even though we know we will potentially be fighting each o
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter Blog: Amanda Cooper - Ep. 3

  04-05-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Finally, this week, the ladies would go to war. In this matchup, it would be the two No. 1 picks from each team competing to start things off. Tatiana was my teammate, so I had the advantage of knowing her strengths and weaknesses from mat time versus speculation and what I knew coming into the show. She is a very credentialed wrestler with a well-versed knowledge of Jiu-jitsu to compliment that skill. All of us as a team felt that Tatiana would be able to beat any of the women on the oppos
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter 23: Ep. 3 Recap

  04-05-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Claudia Gadelha once again selected the right matchup, as her team moved to 2-0 on The Ultimate Fighter thanks to No. 1 pick Tatiana Suarez, who dominated and then finished Joanna Jedrzejczyk's top choice, JJ Aldrich, with a second-round rear naked choke.Gadelha has enjoyed a lot of success through the early part of the season after Cory Hendricks eliminated Khalil Rountree with a submission in their fight and now Suarez has done the same to Aldrich in the first women's strawweight bout of the t
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter 23: Ep. 3 Preview

  04-05-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The new season of The Ultimate Fighter didn't start the way strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk had hoped after she put Khalil Rountree into the first fight against his friend and teammate Cory Hendricks. Despite Hendricks suffering from an injury that swelled his foot up to twice its normal size, he still overcame his training partner and teammate's strong striking attack to sink in a rear naked choke late in the first round and- get the victory. The win by Hendricks not only knocked out on
  
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• Melendez-Barboza duel among news tidbits on UFC Tonight

  04-05-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The return of one of the best lightweights of this era will take place on July 23, with former Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez taking on No. 6-ranked Edson Barboza at United Center in Chicago. It is the first appearance of “El Nino” since a split decision loss to Eddie Alvarez in June of 2015, and he will have a tough assignment in Barboza, who recently scored the biggest win of his career when he defeated Anthony Pettis at UFC 197 last month. The FOX-televised bout was announc
  
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• Injury sidelines Glory headliner, who has warning for Jon Jones

  04-05-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  British-born GLORY heavyweight Chi Lewis Parry, 6-1, is out of his co-headline fight with UFC veteran Guto Inocente, which was scheduled for next week’s UFC FIGHT PASS streamed event. The 6-foot-9 heavyweight was sparring with UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier on May 2 at the American Kickboxing Academy guy in San Jose, California, when the kickboxer landed a punch to the top of DC’s head. “Chopper” told UFC.com: “We were in a sparring session and the en
  
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• Hein Injured; Tuck to Face Emmett

  04-05-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  A late injury to Nick Hein has forced him from his UFC Fight Night bout against Jon Tuck this Sunday, but unbeaten lightweight prospect Josh Emmett will step in on short notice to face the "Super Saiyan" in Rotterdam.UFC Fight Night is headlined by the heavyweight showdown between Alistair Overeem and Andrei Arlovski. FOX Sports 1 will air the bout.Another first round win for @JonCruzTuck at #UFCRotterdam this Sunday? pic.twitter.com/eh5YPtP6CZ— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) May 4, 2016A little
  
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• Countdown to UFC 200: Greatest entrances

  04-05-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  It’s a ritual that has captivated fight fans for decades, the walk from the locker room into the Octagon or ring. For some fighters, it’s the time to flip the switch and prepare for battle, while others use it to entertain and show off different aspects of their personality. Whatever it is though, it’s the few minutes where the stage belongs solely to a fighter, and here are 20 examples of those who used that time the best as we continue to count down towards UFC 200.20 - Tom L
  
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• UFC Fight Night 87 “On The Fly” With Germaine De Randamie

  04-05-2016 04:29
  
  In the second installment of UFC Fight Night 87 "On the Fly," we check in on kickboxing sensation Germaine de Randamie.De Randamie meets Anna Elmose this Sunday in front of her home crowd in the Netherlands.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvggzvZa_qk[/embed]
  
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• Michael Johnson Targets August For Return To The Octagon

  04-05-2016 04:26
  
  Michael Johnson is looking at this summer for his return to action and chase of the UFC lightweight title.Johnson (16-10) told MMAjunkie recently that he should be cleared "in the next few weeks" to return to the gym."I'm looking at sometime in August," he added. "Hopefully...I can get ready to start back wrestling and full training, and I'll be good to go."I'm looking for anybody in the 155-pound division that makes sense to me."The 29-year-old Johnson has gone 8-6 over his Octagon career, incl
  
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• Ian McCall: Conor McGregor Bigger Star Than Chuck Liddell, ‘But His Jiu-Jitsu Is Dog S--t’

  04-05-2016 04:03 via sherdog.com
  
  UFC flyweight Ian McCall believes that Conor McGregor is mixed martial arts’ biggest star, bigger than Ronda Rousey, bigger than even Chuck Liddell in his heyday.
  
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• Cris Cyborg vs. Gina Carano full fight video

  04-05-2016 04:00
  
  Cris Cyborg firmly established herself as the top women's featherweight in the world Aug. 15, 2009, when she defeated Gina Carano at Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg.
  The fight marks Carano's only loss during her eight-fight professional career. She has not competed since.
  Cyborg, meanwhile, used the fight to elevate her career to another level.
  Since that fight in 2009, Cyborg has largely been considered the most dangerous female fighter on earth, going 7-0 with one no-contest post-Carano.
  Now, s
  
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• James Vick planning to beat Evan Dunham 'easily' as he climbs lightweight rankings

  04-05-2016 02:06
  
  It's been a tough run inside the Octagon for James Vick. It's not that he's lost fights. He's not only undefeated in all of his UFC fights, but nine MMA fights professionally. Vick's problem is different: he just can't stay healthy enough to do much more than spin his wheels. Since joining the UFC in 2013 off of The Ultimate Fighter: Live season, he's fought a total of five times, the last of which came a week ago at UFC 197 in Las Vegas, Nev.
  Vick looked a bit rusty at first, but ultimately ear
  
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• Stefan Struve Enjoying His Time Training At Home Ahead Of UFN 87

  04-05-2016 01:20
  
  Stefan Struve is fighting in Holland this coming weekend at UFC Fight Night 87 against Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva.For the first time, Struve gets to train at home ahead of the contest, and a promo video was released by the UFC in which he discusses the opportunity.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo3gD1xi2RI[/embed]
  
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• Andrei Arlovski: Overeem Is “Teammate, But Nothing More”

  04-05-2016 01:12
  
  Andrei Arlovski and Alistair Overeem train under the same roof in New Mexico at Jackson-Wink MMA.However, the two heavyweights are nothing more than teammates in the general sense.That's why their meeting Sunday at UFC Fight Night 87 should bring excitement, as Overeem looks to move one step closer to competing for the heavyweight title - something Arlovski previously held.Check out a promotional video released by the UFC for the fight below:[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0fkrMoNsOs[/em
  
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• Conor McGregor: “Mark My (Expletive) Words I Am Going To Toy With Him In The Rematch”

  04-05-2016 00:37
  
  UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor continues to have fun on social media.Following a lengthy discussion on Twitter Monday, "Notorious" was back on Instagram Tuesday with more comments directed towards Nate Diaz.[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BE9idXHrzqg/[/embed]
  
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• UFC Adds Six Fights To Upcoming UFC Fight Night 90 Event

  04-05-2016 00:35
  
  On Tuesday, UFC announced six new bouts for their upcoming UFC Fight Night 90 event, which is scheduled to take place during International Fight Week in July.Joining the fight card, which will air on UFC Fight Pass featuring a main event of Rafael dos Anjos vs. Eddie Alvarez for the UFC Lightweight Championship, are the following fights:* Alan Jouban vs. Nordine Taleb* Mike Pyle vs. Alberto Mina* Alvaro Herrera vs. Vicente Luque* Gilbert Burns vs. Lukasz Sajewski* Reginaldo Vieira vs. Marco Belt
  
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• UFC Hall Of Fame Takes Place July 10, Airs On Fight Pass

  04-05-2016 00:33
  
  The 2016 UFC Hall of Fame will air on Fight Pass Sunday, July 10 as part of International Fight Week in Las Vegas.The ceremony begins at noon PT from the main stage theater of the South Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
  Four different categories are used in honoring those who have excelled in MMA, as there are the Pioneer Era, Modern Era, Contributors Wing and Fight Wing.Athletes who have been enshrined in the hall of fame include Forrest Griffin, Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock.The newest
  
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• UFC Signs Up-And-Coming Brazilian Fighter Poliana Botelho

  04-05-2016 00:32
  
  UFC has signed women's flyweight prospect Poliana Botelho, a fighter out of the Nova Uniao gym in Brazil."Today I’m climbing another step in my career to achieve my biggest goal," Botelho posted on her Facebook page this week. "I have no word to describe my happiness in becoming a UFC athlete."Botelho, 27, is a 5-1 fighter with all five of her wins coming by way of knockout. Last September, she knocked out Silvana Gomez to become the new XFC International Flyweight Champion.
  
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• Bellator Fan Fest To Include Royce Gracie, Randy Couture, Liam McGeary

  04-05-2016 00:28
  
  Another Bellator fan fest will coincide with Bellator 154 next week in California, as MMA legends and current Bellator champion Liam McGeary appear.Set for Dave & Buster's from Milpitas, California, McGeary will be joined by Royce Gracie, Randy Couture, Cung Le, Mark Coleman and Jacob "Stitch" Duran.The event is exclusively for Bellator Nation members, which is a free club to join. It begins at 8 p.m. PT and will serve as the lead-in to Saturday's Bellator 154 card from the SAP Center in San
  
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• Report: Paige VanZant Off UFC 200 Due To “Dancing With The Stars”

  04-05-2016 00:26
  
  It looks like Paige VanZant won't be part of the upcoming landmark UFC 200 event after all.Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting.com broke the news on Tuesday that VanZant, who had originally hoped to fight on the July 9th event, will no longer be part of the plans for the show.VanZant's manager Mike Roberts told MMA Fighting that due to the amount of time her work on "Dancing With The Stars" is taking, she will not be able to properly prepare for a fight on 7/9."After thinking about it, the show is taki
  
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• World Series Of Fighting 32 Features Title Rematch, Brother Vs. Brother

  04-05-2016 00:20
  
  Lance Palmer will get his shot at redemption this July, taking on World Series of Fighting featherweight champion Alexandre Almeida for the title at WSOF 32.Officials announced the main event on Tuesday, along with a meeting of brothers when Ben "Phoenix Jones" Fodor takes on Caros Fodor.Set for the XFINITY Arena in Everett, Washington, the main card airs live on NBC Sports Network.“We are excited to make our debut in the great state of Washington with such a spectacular affair that will f
  
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