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• UFC Fight Night 88 Results – Garbrandt KOs Almeida, Stephens Beats Barao

  29-05-2016 22:21
  
  On Sunday evening in Las Vegas, Nevada, UFC presented their UFC Fight Night 88 event live on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass.UFC Fight Night 88 featured an intriguing match between undefeated rising contenders Thomas Almeida and Cody Garbrandt in the main event, along with a supporting undercard that UFC President Dana White called the "sleeper card of the year" for 2016.In the main event of the evening, Cody Garbrandt looked incredibly impressive in dominating previously undefeated Thomas Almei
  
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• UFC Fight Night 88: Almeida vs. Garbrandt Results From Las Vegas, Nevada

  29-05-2016 22:21
  
  On Sunday evening in Las Vegas, Nevada, UFC will present their UFC Fight Night 88 event live on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass.UFC Fight Night 88 will features an intriguing match between undefeated rising contenders Thomas Almeida and Cody Garbrandt in the main event, along with a supporting undercard that UFC President Dana White is calling the "sleeper card of the year" for 2016.Below is the scheduled lineup for tonight's event. Make sure to check back here at MMANews.com later this evening
  
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• Nate Diaz On Why He Doesn’t Ever Want To Fight On Same Card As Nick Diaz

  29-05-2016 22:15
  
  https://youtu.be/AP1B0sSW704In addition to all of his talk about the potential Conor McGregor rematch and rumored McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing match, longtime UFC contender and rising star Nate Diaz spoke about some other topics during his special interview with Ariel Helwani on "The MMA Hour" at MMAFighting.com earlier this week.Among the other topics was one about the reason why Nate doesn't ever want to share a fight card with his brother, fellow longtime UFC star Nick Diaz."I don't l
  
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• Dominick Cruz Looks At The Ongoing Battle Between Conor McGregor And The UFC

  29-05-2016 22:08
  
  During his recent appearance on "The MMA Hour" with Ariel Helwani at MMAFighting.com, UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz spoke about Conor McGregor's ongoing battle with UFC management following his first-ever Octagon loss to Nate Diaz back in March."You can't really side with anybody," said Cruz. "I put myself in Conor's shoes, I've lost a fight before. And when you lose a fight, it kind of puts you back to the drawing board. You hear that all the time, ‘I'm going to go back to the d
  
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• Michael Chiesa lays out his fight demands for ‘after I beat Tony Ferguson’

  29-05-2016 22:00
  
  It’s been a big month for Michael Chiesa, who upset Beneil Dariush at UFC on FOX 19 in April, (nearly losing his bowels in the process) called the Venator card that went down in Italy (the country of his heritage), and got rebooked into a main event slot against Tony Ferguson at UFC Fight Night 91 in July (in the promotion’s maiden voyage to Sioux Falls, South Dakota).Now a winner of three fights in a row and going against one the lightweight division’s top contenders, Chiesa i
  
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• Fabio Maldonado Talks About How He Plans To Beat Fedor Emelianenko On 6/17

  29-05-2016 21:57
  
  When he fights MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko on June 17th, former UFC veteran Fabio Maldonado is well-aware he is fighting a well-rounded athlete who is still one of the most dangerous fighters in the world."Fedor is good everywhere," Maldonado told MMAFighting.com during a recent interview. "The fight starts standing and I can’t enter the ring thinking about not getting taken down and eat two punches and lose like against Miocic. I have to pay attention. I have to be patient in this fight.
  
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• Video: UFC Featherweight Contender Dennis Bermudez Breaks Guinness World Record

  29-05-2016 21:49
  
  https://youtu.be/e3WQryLbbTgWho says UFC doesn't let their fighters win world titles outside their promotion?UFC Featherweight contender Dennis Bermudez recently broke the Guinness World Record for consuming a liter of lemon juice through a straw faster than any other human being in history.Bermudez officially broke the world record in his second attempt, as he drank a liter of lemon juice through a straw in just 22.75 seconds. The previous world record was 24.41 seconds. Bermudez, 29, broke the
  
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• Video: A Fired Up Wanderlei Silva Responds To Chael Sonnen’s Recent Comments

  29-05-2016 21:40
  
  Although both are still suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission and their past attempts to put together a fight fell short for a variety of unusual and unfortunate reasons, there is still some heat between longtime rivals and MMA legends Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva.Sonnen recently got the attention of Silva again when he claimed that he convinced him to coach the third season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil with him when he showed him his bank account."The Axe Murderer" took to his offi
  
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• Video: Freddie Roach Says Mayweather Told Him Boxing Match With McGregor Is On

  29-05-2016 21:27
  
  https://youtu.be/WspERTPoPxwThe talk of a potential Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor fight continues to gain attention from both the MMA and boxing communities. This weekend, legendary boxing trainer Freddie Roach joined the growing list of legitimate personalities who claim to have heard that the fight is actually going to happen.Roach said that he has not been asked to train McGregor for a boxing match against Mayweather as has been rumored in certain places, however he did say that Mayweat
  
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• Dominick Cruz: I'll live with the media if you're going to pay me Conor McGregor money

  29-05-2016 21:00
  
  When it comes to the theater between Conor McGregor and the UFC, bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz can see both sides.
  Last month the UFC yanked McGregor off UFC 200 after the Irishman took a stand against doing an three-city media tour to promote his rematch with Nate Diaz. The disagreement between the two sides came to a head at a bizarre press conference in Las Vegas, and McGregor was ultimately replaced by Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier atop the UFC 200 card.
  Cruz is no stranger to UFC media
  
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• UFC Fight Night 88 predictions

  29-05-2016 19:00
  
  The UFC keeps their Memorial Day weekend routine alive, but not with a pay-per-view. Instead, the UFC brings its Fight Night series to Las Vegas. The card features a number of prospect and contender match-ups, no more so than in the bantamweight division.
  What: UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Garbrandt
  Where: Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
  When: Sunday, UFC Fight Pass has two fights starting at 6 p.m. ET; FOX Sports 1 has rest of card starting at 7 p.m. ET with the main card at 9 p.m
  
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• Focus: UFC 198 Edition

  29-05-2016 18:16
  
  MMA Fighting's Esther Lin looks back at her favorite UFC 198 photos.
  
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• The Weekly Grind: Joe Lauzon's birthday beating, 'Cyborg' trolls Rousey, Sterling photobombs Caraway

  29-05-2016 17:00
  
  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."
  ass cheeks got me looking like fester from uncle fester quest nes gamepic.twitter.com/5qpQ9d1sxA
  — Demetrious Johnson (@MightyMouse
  
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• Tyron Woodley 'never lost hope' he'd get shot at Robbie Lawler's title

  29-05-2016 16:00
  
  After Tyron Woodley's No. 1 contender fight with Johny Hendricks fell out the day before UFC 192 due to Hendricks' weight-cut issues, Woodley was promised a shot at the UFC welterweight title.
  And Woodley's finally getting it ... at UFC 201, nine months later, where he'll meet Robbie Lawler in the main event in Atlanta.
  But according to the American Top Team fighter, while he had his moments of worry, especially given how many promised UFC title shots haven't come through over the years, he neve
  
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• Cody Garbrandt vs. Marcus Brimage full fight video

  29-05-2016 15:00
  
  At UFC 182, Cody Garbrandt made his UFC debut by taking on Marcus Brimage. That night, Garbrandt made a successful UFC debut by stopping "The Bama Beats" at 4:50 of the first round.
  Since, the Team Alpha Male prospect has picked up wins over Henry Briones and Augusto Mendes. The 24-year-old Garbrandt is schedule to return to the octagon in the main event of UFC Fight Night 88 against fellow bantamweight prospect Thomas Almeida.
  UFC Fight Night 88 takes place on May 29 at the Mandalay Bay Ev
  
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• Greg Jackson, Joe Stevenson breakdown how to coordinate television fight scenes

  29-05-2016 14:00
  
  MMA coach Greg Jackson and former UFC contender Joe Stevenson talk about how to coordinate fight scenes for television on the set of DirecTV's 'Kingdom'.
  
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• Werdum returns against Rothwell at UFC 203

  29-05-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Looking to get back in the title race after his May loss to Stipe Miocic, former UFC heavyweight champ Fabricio Werdum will make a quick return to the Octagon on September 10, as he faces No. 5-ranked contender Ben Rothwell in UFC 203 action at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Related: UFC 203 fight cardIn the main event, the newly-crowned Miocic defends his title for the first time at home, as he faces Alistair Overeem.One of the best heavyweights of this era, Brazil’s Werdum has de
  
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• UFC shows support for Intrepid Fallen Heroes

  29-05-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund serves United States military personnel wounded or injured in service to our nation, and their families. Supporting these heroes helps repay the debt all Americans owe them for the sacrifices they have made. The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is a leader in meeting this important national mission. //
  The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is a leader in supporting the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families. Begun in 2000 and established as an independent
  
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• Stephens tops Barao; Story, Camozzi win

  29-05-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  STEPHENS vs BARAOFeatherweight veteran Jeremy Stephens picked up the biggest win of his career Sunday at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, spoiling the 145-pound UFC debut of former bantamweight champion Renan Barao, using his power punching prowess to pound out a three-round unanimous decision.All three judges saw it 29-28 for Stephens, now 25-12; Barao falls to 35-4 with 1 NC.Barao was busy and sharp as the bout opened, with Stephens taking all the shots well as he fired back hard k
  
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• Miss USA hopeful challenges UFC stars

  29-05-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  A Miss USA contestant walked into UFC Fight Night Las Vegas and instantly threw down a challenge to two UFC fighters.No, it's not the start of a joke. It's actually for a very worthy cause on Memorial Day weekend.Neely Fortune challenged UFC fighters Cub Swanson and Kelvin Gastelum to #22pushups, a campaign created by the organization 22Kill which is meant to raise awareness for veteran suicide prevention.Miss USA contestant @RealMissVTusa challenges @CubSwanson and @KelvinGastelum to
  
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• McMann, Trujillo, Collier, Koch take prelim wins

  29-05-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  MCMANN vs EYEIt wasn’t the most aesthetically pleasing bout, but Sara McMann will take the victory, as she shut out Jessica Eye over three rounds in a UFC Fight Night bout at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Sunday.All three judges saw it 30-27.Eye was able to stay upright in the first, as she kept the Olympic Silver medal-winning wrestler from taking the bout to the mat. McMann did some good work against the fence, scoring particularly well with her knees, but that was the extent of the
  
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• Garbrandt stops Almeida in battle of unbeatens

  29-05-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Cody Garbrandt told anyone that would listen that he had the number of Brazilian phenom Thomas Almeida. On Sunday night at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, he backed up his words, knocking out Almeida in the first round of their highly-anticipated clash of unbeatens.“I’m the hardest hitter in the division,” Garbrandt said. “I’ll knock anybody out in my division. I’m gonna be the champion.”More from Fight Night Las Vegas: Results | Stephens tops Barao; Sto
  
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• Fight Night results and news as it happens

  29-05-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Almeida vs Garbrandt | Barao vs Stephens | Saffiedine vs Story | Camozzi vs Miranda | Masvidal vs Larkin | Burkman vs Felder | McMann vs Eye | Trujillo vs Rinaldi | Collier vs Uda | Koch vs Campbell | Sterling vs Caraway | de la Rocha vs MilsteadUFC Fight Night Almeida vs Garbrandt main cardMain event: Cody Garbrandt defeats Thomas AlmeidaCody Garbrandt landed 18 of the 50 strikes he threw with bad intentions, but those 18 were all he needed to knock out Thomas Almeida cold at 2:53 of the first
  
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• Fight Night Las Vegas bonus recap

  29-05-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Fight Of The Night: Jeremy Stephens vs Renan Barao Performance Bonuses: Cody Garbrandt and Jake Collier • Cody Garbrandt took home a performance bonus after handing Thomas Almeida his first loss  • Jeremy Stephens and Renan Barao took home Fight of the Night honors for their three-round battle • Jake Collier's second round finish earned him a performance bonus • All four fighters earn $50k for their efforts tonight More from Fight Night Las Vegas: Results | Garbrandt sto
  
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• Fight Night Almeida vs Garbrandt results

  29-05-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Almeida vs Garbrandt | Barao vs Stephens | Saffiedine vs Story | Camozzi vs Miranda | Masvidal vs Larkin | Burkman vs Felder | McMann vs Eye | Trujillo vs Rinaldi | Collier vs Uda | Koch vs Campbell | Sterling vs Caraway | de la Rocha vs MilsteadUFC Fight Night Almeida vs Garbrandt main cardMain event: Cody Garbrandt defeats Thomas AlmeidaGarbrandt wins by 1st Round TKO More from Fight Night Las Vegas: Results | Stephens tops Barao; Story, Camozzi win | McMann, Trujillo, Collier, Koch take preli
  
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• Caraway turns tables to defeat Sterling

  29-05-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  CARAWAY vs STERLINGBryan Caraway’s long career at the elite level of the sport didn’t keep him from being a prohibitive underdog against Aljamain Sterling on Sunday at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, but those odds didn’t deter Caraway, who handed Sterling his first pro loss via split decision.Scores were 29-28 twice and 28-29 for the No. 8-ranked Caraway, now 21-8; the No. 4-ranked Sterling falls to 12-1. //
  Caraway got off to a strong start behind a steady striking attac
  
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• Video: UFC Fight Night ‘Almeida vs. Garbrandt’ Post-Fight Press Conference

  29-05-2016 06:08 via sherdog.com
  
  Watch the UFC Fight Night “Almeida vs. Garbrandt” post-fight press conference here:
  
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• UFC Fight Night ‘Almeida vs. Garbrandt’ Results: Play-by-Play & Updates

  29-05-2016 06:08 via sherdog.com
  
  Sherdog's live UFC Fight Night “Almeida vs. Garbrandt” coverage kicks off Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.
  
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• UFC Fight Night 88 Results: Almeida vs. Garbrandt

  29-05-2016 06:00
  
  MMA Fighting has UFC Fight Night 88 results for the Almeida vs. Garbrandt fight card May 29 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nev.In the main event, promising bantamweight contenders Thomas Almeida and Cody Garbrandt will try to continue their path to a title shot with a win. Former UFC champion Renan Barao makes his featherweight debut against Jeremy Stephens in the co-main event.Check out the UFC Fight Night 88 results below.Main card (FOX Sports 1 at 9 p.m. ET)
  Thomas Almeida vs
  
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• Bobby Brents Wins Bellator Contract, Retains Heavyweight Title at Shamrock FC ‘Aftershock’

  29-05-2016 05:30 via sherdog.com
  
  Bobby Brents retained his Shamrock FC heavyweight title and became the newest addition to the Bellator MMA roster.
  
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• Thomas Almeida vs. Brad Pickett full fight video

  29-05-2016 04:00
  
  At UFC 189, Thomas Almeida (21-0) improved his professional MMA record to 20-0 by knocking out the veteran Brad Pickett. The official stoppage of the fight came at 0:29 of round two.
  Now, the undefeated Almeida is scheduled to fight at the main event of UFC Fight Night 88 against fellow bantamweight prospect Cody Garbrandt. UFC Fight Night 88 takes place on May 29 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nev.
  
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• Wanderlei Silva fires back at Chael Sonnen, wants to punch him in the face

  29-05-2016 02:00
  
  Chael Sonnen claims that he saved TUF Brazil 3 by showing Wanderlei Silva his bank account, and the Brazilian veteran quickly denied his story.
  Sonnen told Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour that Silva decided to continue taping the reality show in 2014 after seeing how much money he made with fighting, and "The Axe Murderer" posted a video on his Facebook saying that his coach Rafael Cordeiro was the one that convinced him to return to the TUF gym.
  "There was a report this
  
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• Weigh-in Video: UFC Fight Night ‘Almeida vs. Garbrandt’

  29-05-2016 01:38 via sherdog.com
  
  Watch the UFC Fight Night “Almeida vs. Garbrandt” weigh-ins here:
  
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• UFC Fight Night ‘Almeida vs. Garbrandt’ Weigh-ins: Almeida, Garbrandt On Weight

  29-05-2016 01:30 via sherdog.com
  
  The Ultimate Fighting Championship will stay home in Las Vegas on Sunday when the world’s most powerful MMA promotion puts on yet another solid card of action.
  
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