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• Average UFC Salary Remains Difficult to Determine as Sport Continues to Grow

  15-06-2016 23:59 via sherdog.com
  
  The Ultimate Fighting Championship is purposefully vague about what it discloses in terms of fighter earnings. With that in mind, determining the average UFC salary can be a difficult task indeed.
  
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• Selecting The Best Muay Thai Knockouts Provides Plenty of Options

  15-06-2016 23:57 via sherdog.com
  
  When one searches for best Muay Thai knockouts on the internet, options abound. That’s because when it comes to violent combat sports, the often-underappreciated kickboxing art almost always delivers the goods.
  
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• Jackson-Wink, American Top Team, Nova Uniao Among Best Spots for MMA Training

  15-06-2016 23:53 via sherdog.com
  
  If you’re a promising fighter with big-time aspirations, choosing a home for MMA training can be a difficult task, if only because there are so many options.
  
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• Ex-UFC Champ Anderson Silva Ranks Among the Best Strikers in the World

  15-06-2016 23:49 via sherdog.com
  
  When it comes to the best strikers in the world, Anderson Silva is near the top of most any credible list -- at least when it comes to MMA.
  
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• WSOF Champ Blagoy Ivanov Eyeing Dream Fight with Former Sambo Rival Fedor Emelianenko

  15-06-2016 23:19 via sherdog.com
  
  World Series of Fighting heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov has a history with Fedor Emelianenko, and he’d like to write a new chapter with the legendary Russian sometime in the near future.
  
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• Jose Aldo responds to Frankie Edgar’s criticism: ‘F--k him’

  15-06-2016 23:00
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO -- Despite a few rumors, Jose Aldo is healthy and ready to fight on July 9, but that didn’t stop his UFC 200 opponent Frankie Edgar to take shots at the former featherweight champion.
  In a recent interview, Edgar said he highly doubts the Brazilian ever fought with an injury before.
  "We were supposed to fight earlier and he had a little boo-boo on his foot from a motorcycle accident and we had to reschedule. I highly doubt he's ever fought injured," Edgar said to FOX Sports.
  
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• Will Brooks signs with the UFC, makes debut against Ross Pearson at The Ultimate Fighter 23 finale

  15-06-2016 21:48
  
  Former Bellator lightweight champion Will Brooks has signed with the UFC. The news was first reported by MMA Junkie, but was later confirmed to MMA Fighting.
  Brooks (18-1), who left Bellator as the lightweight champion and went into free agency in May, is scheduled to make his UFC debut against Ross Pearson at The Ultimate Fighter 23 finale. Brooks will serve as a replacement for James Krause who was forced to withdraw from the bout. Brooks last fought at Bellator 145 on November where he defend
  
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• Former Bellator Lightweight Champion Will Brooks Signs With UFC, Debut Opponent Revealed

  15-06-2016 21:45
  
  It looks like former Bellator MMA Lightweight Champion Will Brooks will soon be calling the Octagon his new home.According to MMAJunkie.com, Brooks has signed with the UFC and will make his official debut for the promotion against Ross Pearson at The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale event.The TUF 23 Finale event is scheduled to take place on July 8, 2016 from Las Vegas, Nevada during International Fight Week, one day before the landmark UFC 200 event on 7/9.Also scheduled for the TUF 23 Finale event i
  
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• Ex-Bellator Champ Will Brooks Signs with UFC, Meets Ross Pearson at ‘TUF 23’ Finale

  15-06-2016 21:43 via sherdog.com
  
  Former Bellator MMA lightweight king Will Brooks has signed a six-fight deal with the UFC and will face Ross Pearson at "The Ultimate Fighter 23" finale on July 8.
  
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• Anthony Pettis vs. Charles Oliveira 145-Pound Bout Set For UFC On FOX 21

  15-06-2016 21:40
  
  On Wednesday, UFC announced the details regarding the official Featherweight debut of former UFC and WEC Lightweight Champion Anthony "Showtime" Pettis.According to FOX Sports, Anthony Pettis will make his 145-pound debut against highly regarded contender Charles Oliveira at the UFC On FOX 21 event scheduled for August.Pettis is moving down from 155 pounds, where he has lost his last three fights in a row.Pettis-Oliveira is expected to be made official soon for the UFC On FOX 21 event. The show
  
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• Anthony Pettis to Make 145-Pound Debut vs. Charles Oliveira at UFC on Fox 21

  15-06-2016 21:29 via sherdog.com
  
  Former UFC 155-pound champion Anthony Pettis will make his featherweight debut against Charles Oliveira when the promotion travels to Vancouver on Aug. 27.
  
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• Anthony Pettis faces Charles Oliveira in featherweight debut at UFC on FOX 21

  15-06-2016 21:18
  
  Anthony Pettis has his first opponent as a featherweight.
  The former UFC lightweight champion takes on Charles Oliveira at UFC on FOX 21 on Aug. 27 in Vancouver, FOX Sports reported Wednesday, per UFC executive Tom Wright.
  Pettis (18-5), once considered one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world, lost three straight at lightweight before deciding to move down a weight class. "Showtime" dropped the belt last year to Rafael dos Anjos, then fell to Eddie Alvarez and Edson Barboza. Pettis,
  
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• Video: Joe Rogan Previews “Cowboy” Cerrone vs. Patrick Cote Ahead Of UFN 89

  15-06-2016 21:06
  
  https://youtu.be/MHNevpPz1VQAhead of this Saturday's UFC Fight Night 89 event from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan has checked in with his breakdown of the co-main event scheduled for this weekend.Featured above is a video released by the UFC on their official YouTube channel on Wednesday, where Rogan takes a closer look at this Saturday's co-main event fight between Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone and Patrick Cote.Headlined by Rory MacDonald vs. Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson,
  
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• John Howard gets new opponent for World Series of Fighting debut

  15-06-2016 18:35
  
  John Howard will still make his World Series of Fighting debut on Friday night. But it will take place against a new opponent.
  The Boston native will take on Mike Arrant in a middleweight main-card bout at WSOF 31 at Foxwoods Casino near Ledyard, Conn., the company announced Wednesday. Arrant takes the place of Thiago Meller, who withdrew from the bout due to an undisclosed reasons.
  An Xtreme Couture fighter out of Utah, Arrant (15-10) lost to veteran Brock Larson in his most recent fight, but p
  
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• Michael Arrant Replaces Thiago Meller, Meets John Howard at WSOF 31

  15-06-2016 18:31 via sherdog.com
  
  John Howard has a new opponent at World Series of Fighting 31.
  
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• Titan FC 39 Medical Suspensions: Four Fighters Facing Indefinite Layoffs

  15-06-2016 18:14 via sherdog.com
  
  Four competitors from this past Saturday’s
  
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• Manager: No One Deserves UFC Middleweight Title Shot More Than ‘Jacare’ Souza

  15-06-2016 17:52 via sherdog.com
  
  Ronaldo Souza and those closest to him believe he is next in line to challenge for the Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight title.
  
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• Video: Donald Cerrone’s “Ultimate 8” Fight Collection

  15-06-2016 17:13
  
  There's never a dull moment when Donald Cerrone steps inside the Octagon.As "Cowboy" prepares to meet Patrick Cote Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 89, check out a look back at eight of the more impressive moments in the career of Cerrone in this "Ultimate 8" video.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv3_tFXdHHw[/embed]
  
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• Dominick Cruz believes he doesn't 'need anything except these big fights'

  15-06-2016 17:00
  
  There was speculation within the community - and Dominick Cruz himself - that the UFC bantamweight champion would never be here. 'Here', of course, is Cruz holding championship status with a successful defense against his top rival most recently at UFC 199.
  Through roughly four years of injury layoff time, there was never any certainty Cruz would return to MMA at all, much less this lofty position. Those doubts have all but disappeared now. More than that, he told Ariel Helwani on Monday's The M
  
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• Chris Weidman: Bisping Wants To Fight The “13th Ranked Guy Next?”

  15-06-2016 16:57
  
  Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is confused by Michael Bisping.The reigning titleholder stated recently that he would not be defending his belt against either Weidman - currently ranked second in the UFC's middleweight Top-15 - or former champion Luke Rockhold.Instead, "The Count" is interested in a rematch with Dan Henderson.Weidman took to social media to pose a question about this situation brewing:[embed]https://twitter.com/ChrisWeidmanUFC/status/743093919760650240[/embed]
  
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• Frankie Edgar Believes Conor McGregor May Never Return To Featherweight Division

  15-06-2016 16:37
  
  When Frankie Edgar fights Jose Aldo for the interim UFC Featherweight Championship at the upcoming landmark UFC 200 event, many are of the impression that what they could be fighting for is actually the real featherweight title.With the belief that McGregor might never move back down to 145 pounds, as he's scheduled to fight in his second 170-pound bout in a row in August, after moving up to the weight class initially in March, without ever defending the title he won in 13 seconds from the forme
  
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• Brock Lesnar Shows All Of His Emotions During UFC 200 Promo Shoot

  15-06-2016 16:10
  
  As you might have expected, once the camera started rolling for a promo video for UFC 200, Brock Lesnar kept a straight face.Lesnar, who will return to the Octagon against Mark Hunt, was filmed for his pre-fight interview recently.[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BGpWwJOH6fq/[/embed]
  
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• Rory MacDonald’s “Preparation” For UFC Fight Night 89, Stephen Thompson

  15-06-2016 16:02
  
  Go inside the mind of Rory MacDonald as he prepares for Saturday night's welterweight showdown with Stephen Thompson at UFC Fight Night 89 in this special video.MacDonald works with his coaches at Tristar Gym, including former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre, to fine-tune all aspects of his game.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vczwv55Th9A[/embed]
  
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• Dan Henderson “Absolutely” Would Fight Michael Bisping For UFC Title

  15-06-2016 15:59
  
  It was a question that could only be given an obvious answer, but yes, Dan Henderson would gladly accept a rematch with UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping.All the way back in 2009 at UFC 100, Henderson knocked Bisping out cold, ending their feud that started on The Ultimate Fighter.Now, following UFC 199 which saw Henderson finish Hector Lombard and Bisping the same vs. Luke Rockhold to become champion, the former Strikeforce titleholder is all-in for a second encounter with "The Count.""
  
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• Live Chat: Rory MacDonald vs. Stephen Thompson preview, Fedor to UFC, weekend MMA and more

  15-06-2016 15:30
  
  This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
  It's not as crazy as last week, but things are heating up in the MMA world. The UFC returns to action in Canada this weekend, this time with a sensational main event between Rory MacDonald and Stephen Thompson. Bellator and WSOF are also in action with a handful of fights worth observing.
  Fedor Emelianenko caused a stir this week when he said he was close to signing with the UFC. Is this true and more importantly, what does it mean if he does sign?
  
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• Michael Bisping says he regrets exchange with ‘sore loser’ Luke Rockhold after UFC 199

  15-06-2016 15:00
  
  Though Michael Bisping shocked the MMA world by scoring a stunning knockout over Luke Rockhold at UFC 199 to win the UFC middleweight title, the aftermath was a little off-putting for some. After it appeared that Bisping has a mini-spat in the Octagon following the bout regarding a handshake.
  On Monday, a full nine days since he won the middleweight title, the 37-year old Bisping expressed a modicum of regret for the way things went down.
  "Let me clarify my side of the story," he said during an
  
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• Morning Report: Dan Henderson wants his final MMA fight to be a rematch with Michael Bisping for the title

  15-06-2016 14:00
  
  MMA legend Dan Henderson would like to fight Michael Bisping for the UFC middleweight title and then, win or lose, call it a career. It might really be happening.
  In the aftermath of Michael Bisping's shocking upset of Luke Rockhold to become UFC middleweight champion and Dan Henderson's brutal knock out of Hector Lombard on the same evening, there has been an increasing groundswell of support for giving Henderson the next middleweight title shot. Michael Bisping has joi
  
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• Will Brooks makes UFC debut on July 8

  15-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Highly-regarded lightweight Will Brooks will make his Octagon debut on Friday, July 8, as he faces Ross Pearson on the TUF 23 Finale card at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.Brooks replaces James Krause, who withdrew from the bout. In the main event, Joanna Jedrzejczyk defends her UFC women's strawweight title against Claudie Gadelha.A pro since 2011, Chicago’s Will Brooks was a top lightweight prospect for years, with wins over UFC vets John Alessio and Drew Dober adding to his rep
  
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• Watch Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson Facebook chat

  15-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
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• UFC returns to Vancouver this August

  15-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Vancouver, CanadaUFC® announced today it will stage its second Canadian event of the year at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Saturday, August 27. UFC FIGHT NIGHT® will mark the fourth UFC card in Vancouver since 2010.A special UFC FIGHT NIGHT® microsite – UFC.com/vancouver – launches today, providing registering fans with pre-sale access to tickets and event related information. “We are dedicated to bringing fights coast-to-coast across Canada,” UFC Executiv
  
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• UFC fighters Cerrone, Cirkunov invade CFL

  15-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
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  OTTAWA Footballs were flying in every direction on the Redblacks’ practice field Wednesday afternoon at The Stadium at TD Place as the team continues its preparation for the start of the Canadian Football League season. The best toss of the day may have come from UFC staple Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, who showed up after practice to get some football tips from players and give some MMA instruction to all interested parties. Cerrone takes on Canadian Patrick Cote in the co
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter Blog: Eric Spicely - Ep. 9

  15-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  So the quarterfinals finished and we made it 7-1. It was a good consolation prize to be only the second time that’s accomplished that in history. Claudia sat us down to let us know that the team would be here for us, but she would remain neutral. Andrew and I had grown pretty close during the duration of this competition. He helped me a lot with my wrestling and I tried to help as much as I could with some stuff on the ground. We talked about it and we wanted to fight each other in the fin
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter 23: Ep. 9 Recap

  15-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The semifinals are set on The Ultimate Fighter, as Kate Jackson earned a decision win over Ashley Yoder to close out the opening round for the strawweights and determine the elite eight. The win for Jackson moved Team Claudia to a 7-1 in the competition, while strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk will send just one fighter - Josh Stansbury - into the next round of the tournament. It's been a good run for Claudia Gadelha thus far, but now she's going to be faced with the reality that almost ev
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter 23: Ep. 9 Preview

  15-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  It's time for the last preliminary fight in the opening round of The Ultimate Fighter, as the strawweights take center stage again, this time with British fighter Kate Jackson from Team Claudia taking on Ashley Yoder from Team Joanna. The fight comes one week after Team Joanna finally got on the board after Josh Stansbury defeated Abdel Medjedoub in the final fight in the light heavyweight division ahead of the semifinals. It had been an extremely rough season up to that point for strawweight ch
  
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• Taisumov vs. Lentz Set for UFC 203

  15-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Currently sporting a four-fight winning streak that has seen him end each victory by knockout, lightweight up-and-comer Mairbek Taisumov will attempt to crack the top 15 when he battles Nik Lentz in a UFC 203 bout on September 10.In the UFC 203 main event, which takes place at QUicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, hometown hero Stipe Miocic defends his heavyweight title against Alistair Overeem.Winner of eight of his last nine, Taisumov is coming off knockouts of Marcin Bandel, Anthony Christodoulou
  
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• Rodriguez vs. Caceres Headlines Utah Event

  15-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Dynamic featherweight stars Yair Rodriguez and Alex Caceres will look to build on their recent success on August 6 when they meet in the five-round main event of UFC Fight Night in Salt Lake City, Utah.The event, which takes place at Vivint Smart Home Arena, will air on FOX Sports 1. Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 24.Also added to the event were five hard-hitting bouts running the gamut from the featherweight to heavyweight division.At 145 pounds, longtime contenders Cub Swanson and Tatsuya
  
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• Painful loss didn't derail MacDonald's desire

  15-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Every fighter says the right things when it comes to fights like the one Rory MacDonald had with Robbie Lawler, but what’s unsaid is more telling. As much as fighting in a thrilling, bloody world championship battle for 21 minutes is the stuff of legend, win or lose, it’s usually something a person doesn’t want to relive. Sure, a fighter always wants one of those wars in his back pocket for posterity, to show the grandkids that for one night, he was one of two of the baddest me
  
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• On the Rise: Emerging talent at Ottawa this Saturday

  15-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Before UFC 200 and International Fight Week arrives, the UFC makes its first voyage north of the border in 2016 to deliver its inaugural event in the Canadian capital of Ottawa, Ontario.The fight card emanating from the TD Place Arena on Saturday is arguably the best Canadian in recent memory; a collection of bouts with real divisional significance combined with fights that showcase some of the top emerging competitors from not only the Great White North, but in the UFC overall.Here’s a lo
  
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• 'Kick heard 'round the world' picked for Hall

  15-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  BE A PART OF THE CELEBRATION. GET TICKETS FOR THE HALL OF FAME CEREMONY ON JULY 10 IN LAS VEGASLas VegasUFC today announced that the classic 1998 fight between Pete Williams and Mark Coleman will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame’s ‘Fight Wing’ and serve as the final induction of the 2016 class. The event will take place on Sunday, July 10, at 12 p.m. PT at the Las Vegas Convention Center, on the final day of the 5th Annual UFC International Fight Week™. The
  
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• Fedor's best before FIGHT PASS debut Friday

  15-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  This Friday in Saint Petersburg, Russia, former PRIDE superstar Fedor Emelianenko looks to secure his fifth consecutive victory when he faces Brazilian battler Fabio Maldonado in the main event of EFN (Eurasia Fight Nights) 50 on UFC FIGHT PASS at 11am ET/8am PT. A win for Emelianenko would be the 36th of a storied career that has established him as one of the greatest heavyweights ever. Want proof? Read on… Watch Fedor in action on June 17 - Subscribe to UFC FIGHT PASS now!PRIDE 25:
  
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• Casey, Stanciu Square Off in Sioux Falls

  15-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The UFC Fight Night event in Sioux Falls, South Dakota will see an intriguing strawweight showdown when Cortney Casey faces Cristina Stanciu on July 13.In the main event at the Denny Sanford Premier Center, it's a lightweight battle between former Ultimate Fighter winners Tony Ferguson and Michael Chiesa. FOX Sports 1 will televise.Both looking to secure their first UFC win, Stanciu will travel from Romania to battle Casey, who has won Fight of the Night honors in her first two Octagon bouts aga
  
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• Dan Henderson Says He’d ‘Definitely’ Do Farewell Fight Against Michael Bisping

  15-06-2016 04:48 via sherdog.com
  
  By most any definition, Dan Henderson does not currently fit the description of UFC middleweight title contender.
  
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• Photo: Paige VanZant Enjoying The Beaches Of Mexico

  15-06-2016 04:29
  
  As she prepares for both her film debut and return to the Octagon, Paige VanZant is also getting in some "R&R."That includes a little vacation in Mexico, to which she posted this picture Tuesday night:[embed]https://twitter.com/PaigeVanzantUFC/status/742905974042726401[/embed]
  
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• Michael Chandler Channels Matthew Modine In “Vision Quest” Tribute

  15-06-2016 04:14
  
  For anyone out there a fan of wrestling, Michael Chandler knocks his "Vision Quest" tribute out of the park.Chandler, who will face Patricky "Pitbull" Freire for the vacant Bellator lightweight title later this year, recreated the icon moments from the movie made famous by Matthew Modine recently.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbNLSKZWE9s[/embed]And here's the original:[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA-KMnuo_XM[/embed]
  
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• Michael Bisping: “I Owe Dan Henderson One”

  15-06-2016 04:10
  
  UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping knows the opportunity to avenge a loss to Dan Henderson is winding down.That's why as the champion, Bisping believes now is the time to seek redemption.Back at UFC 100 in 2009, Henderson knocked Bisping out. The two had a long feud as coaches on The Ultimate Fighter.Seven years later, it is "The Count" demanding a rematch."I’ll just go out on a limb and say this right now and people can talk (expletive) all they want, but the fight that I want beca
  
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• Donald Cerrone Allowed Into Canada On “Rehabilitation Program”

  15-06-2016 03:59
  
  UFC fighter Donald Cerrone has had trouble in the past with the law.Officials in Canada know this, but are allowing "Cowboy" into the country to face Patrick Cote this coming Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 89.Cerrone posted a picture of his "Temporary Resident Permit" on Tuesday upon arriving in the country.[embed]https://twitter.com/Cowboycerrone/status/742893360742965248[/embed]
  
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• Bellator Releases Special Video For Kimbo Slice

  15-06-2016 03:40
  
  Bellator MMA posted a special "RIP" video for Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson Tuesday.The fighter passed away last week at 42 years old due to heart failure.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVWJQcpnTDU[/embed]
  
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• Six months after quick win over Myles Jury, Charles Oliveira upset with lack of fights

  15-06-2016 03:00
  
  CURITIBA, Brazil -- Charles Oliveira made quick work of Myles Jury at UFC on FOX 17. Almost six months have passed, and the Brazilian featherweight is still waiting for his next fight. "do Bronx", who won five of his last six bouts with four submissions, is bothered by the fact that it’s taking so long for him to return to the Octagon.
  "It does bother me," Oliveira said during a media scrum in Curitiba, Brazil, prior to UFC 198. "Every fighter knows that when you have a fight coming up you
  
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• Six months after quick win over Myles July, Charles Oliveira upset with lack of fights

  15-06-2016 03:00
  
  CURITIBA, Brazil -- Charles Oliveira made quick work of Myles Jury at UFC on FOX 17. Almost six months have passed, and the Brazilian featherweight is still waiting for his next fight. "do Bronx", who won five of his last six bouts with four submissions, is bothered by the fact that it’s taking so long for him to return to the Octagon.
  "It does bother me," Oliveira said during a media scrum in Curitiba, Brazil, prior to UFC 198. "Every fighter knows that when you have a fight coming up you
  
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• Raymond Daniels, Keri Melendez Receive Opponents For Bellator 157 Kickboxing Card

  15-06-2016 02:25
  
  Raymond Daniels and Keri Melendez now know who they will meet on June 24 at Bellator 157: Dynamite 2 in kickboxing matches.Officials announced the bouts on Tuesday, completing the kickboxing portion of the event that will take place after the MMA fights.
  Below is a complete press release from the promotion:The SPIKE-televised “Bellator Kickboxing: St. Louis” event on June 24 at Scottrade Center is now complete, with the addition of two fights featuring Bellator Kickboxers Raymond Dan
  
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