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• Chidi Njokuani to Face Thiago Goncalves in New Bellator 156 Co-Main Event

  10-06-2016 22:24 via sherdog.com
  
  Bellator 156 has a new co-headliner, as Chidi Njokuani will face Thiago Jambo Goncalves in a welterweight showdown, the California-based promotion announced Friday.
  
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• Claudia Gadelha stopped cutting up to 33 pounds to fight better, win UFC gold

  10-06-2016 22:04
  
  CURITIBA -- Claudia Gadelha will try to become the UFC strawweight champion on July 8, and she has changed a few things before her rematch with Joanna Jedrzejczyk.
  The Brazilian fighter missed the opportunity to be on the Ultimate Fighter season that crowned the first UFC 115-pound champion because she wouldn’t be able to cut weight several times in a short period of time, and has now decided to change the way she controls her weight.
  "I don’t cut much weight anymore," Gadelha said d
  
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• Bellator 156 Co-Main Event Now Chidi Njokuani Vs. Thiago Jambo

  10-06-2016 21:51
  
  A new co-main event for Bellator 156 next Friday night has been created, as Chidi Njokuani takes on Thiago Jambo.The event takes place June 17 on Spike TV from the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California and serves as the lead-in bout to Eduardo Dantas vs. Marcos Galvao for the bantamweight title.Below is a complete press release, along with the current lineup:An undisclosed injury to “Bellator 158” competitor Josh Koscheck has paved the way for a new co-main feature bout at “Be
  
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• Michael Bisping: “Luke Rockhold Will Not Be My First Defense, That’s A Fact”

  10-06-2016 20:50
  
  Although former champion Luke Rockhold did everything in his power as soon as UFC 199 ended last weekend to attempt to secure an immediate rematch with new champion Michael Bisping, it looks like "The Count" has other plans in mind for the first defense of his UFC 185 pound title.In speaking with Bret Okamoto of ESPN.com this week, the reigning UFC Middleweight Champion addressed where things stand in terms of plans for his next fight inside the Octagon."As of right now, Luke Rockhold will not b
  
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• Tim Means Accepts 6-Month Suspension from USADA for Tainted Supplement

  10-06-2016 19:23 via sherdog.com
  
  UFC welterweight Tim Means has accepted a six-month suspension stemming from an anti-doping violation for a tainted supplement, USADA announced Friday.
  
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• Tim Means agrees to six-month USADA suspension after taking tainted supplement

  10-06-2016 19:03
  
  Tim Means will be able to fight again before the close of summer.
  The popular UFC welterweight settled with USADA this week and was given a six-month suspension by the UFC's anti-doping policy partner, it was announced Thursday. The suspension is retroactive to Feb. 3, so Means should be able to get back in the Octagon by August.
  Means was flagged by USADA in February after testing positive for ostarine in a Jan. 21 out-of-competition test. Ostarine is a banned substance in the selective androge
  
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• Rustam Khabilov, Reza Madadi to Square Off at UFC Fight Night in Hamburg

  10-06-2016 18:57 via sherdog.com
  
  A lightweight matchup pitting Rustam Khabilov against Reza Madadi has been added to the UFC Fight Night “Arlovski vs. Barnett” lineup.
  
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• UFC Fight Night 93 Gains Lightweights Khabilov, Madadi

  10-06-2016 18:50
  
  A pair of veteran lightweights will square off this September in Germany, as Rustam Khabilov meets Reza Madadi at UFC Fight Night 93.Khabilov (19-3) has scored back-to-back decision victories over Norman Parke and Chris Wade to improve his Octagon mark to 5-2. The Dagestan fighter won his first three UFC fights before a loss to former champion Benson Henderson.Madadi (14-4) made a triumphant return after an extended hiatus due to outside-the-Octagon issues last month, defeating Yan Cabral to imp
  
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• Tim Means Hears Back From USADA Concerning Drug Test

  10-06-2016 18:39
  
  [embed]https://twitter.com/MeansTim/status/741303276797190144[/embed]Earlier this week, Tim Means brought his case to the USADA in hopes of being cleared to return to action as soon as possible.It appears Means received the news he wanted.While a link to the official USADA statement has been removed, UFC vice president of public relations, Dave Sholler, commented that Means was given a six-month sanction retroactive to February.The fighter was scheduled to main event a card vs. Donald "Cowboy" C
  
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• Valentina Shevchenko on Shooting in Peru: It Was Us or Them

  10-06-2016 18:37 via sherdog.com
  
  Valentina Shevchenko discusses a shootout at a restaurant in Peru in which her trainer Pavel Fedotov risked his life to protect her.
  
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• Jonathan Meunier Steps In For Alex Garcia At UFC Fight Night 89

  10-06-2016 18:31
  
  Canadian Jonathan Meunier has agreed to step in and replace Alex Garcia, taking on Colby Covington next Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 89.Meunier (7-0) is a native of Quebec City, Quebec. His welterweight bout with Covington will stream live on UFC Fight Pass from Ottawa.The 28-year-old has finished all seven of his opponents, including five via knockout. He is 2-0 this year, defeating Francis Charbonneau and Stephen Martinez inside of the first round.Covington is looking to bounce back from
  
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• Rustam Khabilov vs. Reza Medadi set for UFC Fight Night 93

  10-06-2016 18:00
  
  UFC lightweights Rustam Khabilov and Reza Madadi are set to lock horns when the duo meets in the Octagon in the UFC's return to Germany on September 3rd. The UFC made the news official on Twitter on Friday.
  Khabilov, 29, is on a two-fight win streak having most recently defeated Chris Wade via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 87 in May. His professional record stands at 19-3.
  Madadi, 37, had a successful return to the Octagon in May, also at UFC Fight Night 87, when he bested Yan Cabra
  
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• Titan FC Featherweight Champ Andre Harrison Eyeing Spot on UFC’s Debut Card in N.Y.

  10-06-2016 17:35 via sherdog.com
  
  The casual fan may not yet know Andre Harrison’s name , but the Long Island, N.Y. native is gradually gaining recognition in the mixed martial arts community.
  
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• Video: UFC 199 “Fight Motion” Highlights

  10-06-2016 17:18
  
  It has been a little while since we were given any "Fight Motion" highlights, but they are back for UFC 199.The card featured Michael Bisping knocking out Luke Rockhold to become the new UFC middleweight champion.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8tdGw6VmRY[/embed]
  
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• Pat Healy Hopes to Regain Titan FC Lightweight Title, Make Second Run in UFC

  10-06-2016 17:15 via sherdog.com
  
  Pat Healy is a handful for his opponent no matter who it is.
  
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• UFC 200 Video Preview: Miesha Tate Vs. Amanda Nunes

  10-06-2016 17:12
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFN2HKnMwhg[/embed]UFC commentator Joe Rogan offers up his thoughts in the above video on the UFC 200 fight between Miesha Tate and Amanda Nunes.Set for July 9, the bout marks the first female bantamweight title defense for Tate, who won the belt with a fifth round submission of Holly Holm earlier this year.
  
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• Fedor Emelianenko-Mark Coleman Engage In Crazy Battle

  10-06-2016 17:03
  
  Two heavyweight legends went toe-to-toe back in 2006, as Fedor Emelianenko and Mark Coleman squared off.As Emelianenko looks to return to action June 17 on UFC Fight Pass at EFN 50 vs. Fabio Maldonado, you can see a replay of that battle between "The Last Emperor" and the UFC Hall of Fame fighter.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5IOEvi8uKU[/embed]
  
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• Brock Lesnar talks about prescription drug abuse during first WWE stint

  10-06-2016 17:00
  
  Ahead of his return at UFC 200, Brock Lesnar talks about abusing alcohol and prescription drugs during his first WWE stint and a mid-flight altercation it led to. Brock Lesnar's return has been far from quiet.
  Lesnar, who has been entered into the USADA testing pool, has been controversially granted an exemption to the USADA provision requiring a four-month notice for athletes coming out of retirement. This exemption is a source of much ire for his UFC 200 opponent Mark Hunt who believ
  
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• Video: UFC Posts Cool Teaser For Fight Nights 50 With Fedor vs. Maldonado

  10-06-2016 16:51
  
  https://youtu.be/mk7CKyxOq3YOn Thursday, UFC released a cool new video promo for the upcoming Fight Pass debut of MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko.As noted, UFC Fight Pass will be airing live the Fight Nights 50 event from St. Petersburg, Russia, featuring the main event between Fedor Emelianenko and former UFC contender Fabio Maldonado.You can check out UFC's new video promo for the Fedor-Maldonado fight above.EFN 50: Fedor vs. Maldonado is scheduled to air live on UFC Fight Pass from St. Petersbur
  
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• UFC Planning August 6 Event In Salt Lake City

  10-06-2016 16:46
  
  The UFC will try once again to hit the Utah market, bringing a "Fight Night" card to Salt Lake City on August 6.Six years ago, the UFC planned on visiting Utah for a show on Versus, but moved the event to San Diego after poor ticket sales.
  The card will take place from the Vivint Smart House Arena and air on FOX Sports 1. A reported main event between Yair Rodriguez and Alex Caceres is in the works.
  
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• CES MMA 36 Weigh-in Results: Sanders, Makashvili Cleared for Title Tilt

  10-06-2016 16:45 via sherdog.com
  
  CES MMA 36 goes down Friday night at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I., and will be televised live on AXS TV beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
  
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• CES MMA 36 Weigh-in Results: Nate Andrews, Luis Muro Cleared for Headliner

  10-06-2016 16:45 via sherdog.com
  
  CES MMA 36 goes down Friday night at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, Rhode Island, and will be televised live on AXS TV beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
  
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• Bellator Moves Paul Daley-Douglas Lima Into Headline Role For London Debut

  10-06-2016 16:42
  
  Welterweights Paul Daley and Douglas Lima will now main event Bellator's debut in London next month.Officials confirmed that the July 16 card from The O2 would continue despite the passing of Kimbo Slice recently. Slice was set to headline against James Thompson.Thompson has now been completely removed from the card, which will air on Spike TV.Below is the full press release, along with the current lineup for the event:Arguably England’s two top welterweights, Paul “Semtex” Dal
  
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• Titan FC 39 Weigh-in Results: All Four Title Combatants On Weight

  10-06-2016 16:37 via sherdog.com
  
  The BankUnited Center in Miami, Florida, will play host to Titan FC 39 on Friday and the event will be anchored by a pair of championship bouts.
  
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• Chidi Njokuani now meets Thiago Goncalves in Bellator 156 co-headliner

  10-06-2016 15:30
  
  Originally scheduled to face former welterweight champion Douglas Lima at Bellator 156, Chidi Njokuani will now meet The Ultimate Fighter Brazil veteran Thiago Goncalves in the co-main event spot on June 17, MMA Fighting has learned with sources close to the situation. Lima takes on Paul Daley at Bellator 158.
  Goncalves (18-4) makes his promotional debut a year after defeating Matt Baker at WSOF 21. "Jambo", who won six of his last seven fights, was originally booked against Ricky Rainey in the
  
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• When brothers Caros Fodor and Phoenix Jones fight, Mama will turn away

  10-06-2016 15:00
  
  If you ask Caros Fodor, fighting his younger brother Ben Fodor in a sanctioned bout with definitive rules is a cakewalk compared to the many unofficiated brawls and dust-ups of their youths -- early territory fights that went on well before anyone knew what a "publicity stunt" even was."This time we got a referee to break us up," Caros says, almost a little too giddily. "So this is probably the safest fight we’ve ever had."The brothers Fodor will fight at World Series of Fighting 32, which
  
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• Morning Report: Michael Bisping will not immediately defend his title against Luke Rockhold, doesn't want Chris Weidman either

  10-06-2016 14:00
  
  UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping says he will not be granting Luke Rockhold an immediate rematch, nor does he think Chris Weidman deserves a title shot coming off a loss. Michael Bisping hasn't even been the UFC middleweight champion for a week and already the line to fight him is queuing up.
  Last Saturday Bisping claimed the title in a shocking upset of champion Luke Rockhold, knocking him out in the first round and avenging his previous loss to Rockhold from 2014. In the post-fight pr
  
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• What a Fighter Knows: Yves Edwards

  10-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Pundits may have years of film study to fall back on, fans can deliver insight from what they see on fight night, and commentators have hours and hours of prep to get them ready to analyze what happens in the Octagon. But no one truly knows what’s happening when the cage door closes like the men and women with gloves on. How can you describe how hard someone hits if you haven’t experienced it? Can you describe the feeling of helplessness when facing someone whose ground game is on an
  
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• UFC Statement on Chad Mendes

  10-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  "The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Chad Mendes of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collection.USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case. It is important to note that, under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, there is a full and fair review process that is afforded to all athletes before any s
  
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• Tweets of the Week - 6/10

  10-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  No UFC Card This Weekend but Fight Pass Got You Covered!#TitanFC39 on Friday night! #Pancrase278 on Saturday night! Another busy action packed weekend on #UFCFIGHTPASS! pic.twitter.com/HF8YoCg7ot— UFC Fight Pass (@UFCFightPass) June 9, 2016Our GIFt to You...Describe your experience at a live UFC event using song lyrics/movie quotes (GIFs encouraged)!! We'll RT best ones! pic.twitter.com/2UMHfG9kKb— UFC (@ufc) June 8, 2016 @ufc when @BlessedMMA and @RicardoLamasMMA ended their fi
  
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• Lesnar couldn't live with UFC retirement

  10-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  Watch Brock Lesnar talk about why he decided to return to the Octagon at UFC 200 on ESPN.Click here Read the Full Article Here
  
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• Lesnar announces Hunt as opponent at UFC 200

  10-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Watch ESPN's video coverage of the Brock Lesnar announcement by clicking here. Read the Full Article Here
  
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• Inside the Camp: Updates from Alliance MMA

  10-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Ask any fight fan to name the top gyms in the sport and the same collection of names will probably come out first.Tristar. American Top Team. Jackson’s. AKA.One that may not get as much instant love, but deserves billing alongside those familiar talent factories is Alliance MMA, where Eric Del Fierro and a collection of talented coaches have been turning out top tier talent for a decade.“We fall into those Top 5 gyms in the world, but the difference with us is we’re still a sma
  
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• Conor McGregor is first UFC fighter Forbes' highest-paid athletes list

  10-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  There's a good reason why Conor McGregor talks about his money as much as he does, and it helps explain why he almost got his face on a Euro coin in his homeland.Earlier this week, Forbes released its annual list of the world's highest-paid athletes. There weren't many surprises at the top – Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were the first two athletes with over $80 million each, followed by LeBron James, Roger Federer and Kevin Durant — but it was McGregor who made history by becom
  
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• By the Numbers: Inside look at Brock Lesnar

  10-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  81UFC event where Brock Lesnar made his Octagon debut with only an 1-0 pro MMA record against former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir90Seconds was the length of Lesnar’s first bout against Mir, where Lesnar landed a takedown and 16 significant strikes, but was caught by Mir with a kneebar after a controversial pause in action87UFC event where Lesnar returned to earn a unanimous decision win against gritty veteran Heath Herring30-26The scorecard by all three judges in favor of Lesnar over
  
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• Behind the lens: UFC photog's favorite KOs

  10-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  I’ve captured so many great knockout shots over the course of my career, it’s very difficult to narrow it down to a small selection of my favorites. Sometimes, it’s a stunning upset.Sometimes it’s the exact result everyone expects. And sometimes, the shot just doesn’t look good because of a bad angle, referee blocking, or just bad timing. This is the shortest list I could come up with for my favorite knockouts that I’ve photographed. Countdown to UFC 200Best o
  
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• Stephen Thompson vs. Robert Whittaker full fight video

  10-06-2016 04:00
  
  At UFC 170, Stephen Thompson earned his fourth UFC victory, defeating Robert Whittaker via technical knockout at 3:43 of round one. That performance earned "Wonderboy" a Performance of the Night bonus.
  Now, the 33-year-old Thomson is scheduled to face number one welterweight contender Rory MacDonald. Both fighters will headline the UFC Fight Night 89 card in Ottawa, Canada on June 18.
  
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• Colby Covington Gets New Opponent at UFC Fight Night in Ottawa

  10-06-2016 03:35 via sherdog.com
  
  Unbeaten Quebec native Jonathan Meunier will replace Alex Garcia and face Colby Covington in a welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Ottawaon June 18.
  
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• UFC 199 prelims were second-most watched sports event on Saturday night

  10-06-2016 02:00
  
  Saturday's UFC 199 prelims did normal numbers, but they had a unique makeup.The show leading up to the Luke Rockhold title loss to Michael Bisping did 798,000 viewers, making it the second-most watched sports event of the night, trailing the 2,789,000 viewers of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup playoffs.The number was slightly up from UFC 198, the showfrom Brazil with a Stipe Miocic vs. Fabricio Werdum main event, which did 786,000 viewers. But that show went head-to-head with a Bellator show, dividing
  
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• Prospect Jonathan Meunier to replace Alex Garcia vs. Colby Covington at UFC Ottawa

  10-06-2016 01:10
  
  From one Tristar Gym product to another.
  Jonathan Meunier will replace his Tristar teammate Alex Garcia and face Colby Covington at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Thompson on June 18 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, sources told MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani on Thursday. Garcia pulled out Thursday and Meunier will have just one weeks to prepare.
  Meunier (7-0) is undefeated with all of his victories coming via finish. The Quebec City native is coming off a first-round submission of Francis Charbonneau
  
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