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• Patricky Freire wanted to take Bellator belt away from Will Brooks, but welcomes chance to beat up Michael Chandler

  23-06-2016 23:00
  
  Five years after his Bellator debut, two-time lightweight tournament finalist Patricky Freire is finally fighting for the belt, but it’s not exactly the scenario he wanted.
  "Pitbull" campaigned for a shot at lightweight kingpin Will Brooks for over a year, but the American Top Team talent ended up leaving the promotion to sign with the UFC. With the belt vacant, the promotion matched Freire versus former champion Michael Chandler for the title on June 24, but the Brazilian really wanted to
  
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• Joseph Gigliotti to Face Trevin Giles in RFA 41 Main Event on July 29

  23-06-2016 22:22 via sherdog.com
  
  Las Vegas-based MMA promotion Resurrection Fighting Alliance announced Thursday afternoon that it will take over the Cowboys Dancehall in San Antonio, Texas on July 29.
  
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• Video: Bellator 157: Dynamite 2 Weigh-In Results From St. Louis

  23-06-2016 21:19
  
  https://youtu.be/nqIBHWzq3UMOn Friday, Bellator MMA will hold their "Dynamite 2" event on Spike TV, but before that can happen, the fighters must first officially weigh-in.On Thursday, Bellator will hold their official Bellator 157 weigh-ins for this weekend's event headlined by Quinton "Rampage" Jackson vs. Satoshi Ishii.The following is the official lineup for the event, which goes down live from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri and airs live on Spike TV on Friday, June 24, 2016.Bel
  
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• Report: Lorenzo Fertitta Takes New Job With Red Rock Resorts, Inc.

  23-06-2016 21:13
  
  It looks like current UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta will soon have a new gig.It was reported this week that Fertitta, a current majority owner of the UFC, has accepted a new $500,000 per year job with Red Rock, the timing of which will no doubt fuel the speculation regarding rumors of a potential multi-billion dollar sale of the UFC.Below is an excerpt from the PR Newswire regarding Fertitta's new job.Lorenzo Fertitta, chairman and chief executive officer of Zuffa since June 2008,[ii] entered in
  
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• Report: Chad Mendes Popped For Growth Hormone In Out-Of-Competition Test

  23-06-2016 21:02
  
  As noted, Chad Mendes was flagged by USADA for a potential Anti-Doping violation, and even later admitted himself that he was guilty of a "big mistake" and would be "paying for it."While all of this was known, what wasn't known was what Mendes, a former multiple time UFC title contender, was popped for.Until now.According to veteran combat sports insider Larry Pope, the Team Alpha Male standout and highly-regarded UFC featherweight contender popped for growth hormone.Pope wrote the following on
  
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• Bellator 157: Dynamite 2 weigh-in video

  23-06-2016 21:00
  
  At the Bellator 157: Dynamite 2 weigh-ins, all 40 fighters taking part in Friday's Bellator 157: Dynamite 2 fights will step on the scale Thursday evening, and we'll have the live video here at MMAFighting.com.In the main event, Rampage Jackson and Satoshi Ishii will have to make the catchweight limit of 215 pounds.The Bellator 157: Dynamite 2 weigh-ins take place at 6 p.m. ET, and the video is above.The Bellator 157: Dynamite 2 weigh-in results are below.Main card (Spike at 9 p.m. ET)
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• Video: Robbie Lawler Makes Cameo On Ep. 6 Of “Dana White: Lookin’ For A Fight”

  23-06-2016 20:53
  
  https://youtu.be/qyGMuVT9JiAAs noted, episode six of UFC President Dana White's reality show, "Lookin' For A Fight" will premiere on UFC Fight Pass this Tuesday.On Thursday, UFC released the above video promo for the episode, which features White, Matt Serra and Nick "The Tooth" traveling to Sioux Falls, South Dakota for a camping trip and to check out some local fights and scout some potential prospects.The official description for the "Lookin' For A Fight" episode six promo, which you can chec
  
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• Valerie Letourneau Addresses Wardrobe Malfunction Against Calderwood At UFN 89

  23-06-2016 20:43
  
  On Wednesday, UFC Women's Flyweight contender Valerie Letourneau took to her official Instagram page to address something fans might not realize about her recent loss to Joanne Calderwood at the UFC Fight Night 89.As Letourneau goes on to explain in the Instagram post, which you can read below, she was dealing with embarassment to due a wardrobe malfunction she was dealing with while reacting to the kicks from Calderwood, who went on to stop Letourneau in an amazing battle in Ottawa, Ontario, Ca
  
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• Dana White Responds To Cerrone Saying “According To My Pay, I Don’t Mean Sh*t To UFC”

  23-06-2016 20:34
  
  As noted, UFC President Dana White appeared as the guest on the first-ever edition of the brand new "UFC Unfiltered" podcast with his "Dana White: Lookin' For A Fight" co-star and former UFC Welterweight Champion Matt Serra and comedian Jim Norton.In addition to a number of noteworthy topics the UFC boss commented on, he reacted to the comments recently made by UFC Welterweight contender Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone, who made some head-turning comments about his pay after his dominant performance aga
  
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• Watch Live: Bellator 157 Weigh-in Video (6 p.m. ET)

  23-06-2016 20:22 via sherdog.com
  
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• Bellator 157 Weigh-in Video

  23-06-2016 20:22 via sherdog.com
  
  Watch the Bellator 157 weigh-ins here.
  
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• Video: Quinton “Rampage” Jackson On Advice To Young Fighters, His Current Bellator Run

  23-06-2016 20:18
  
  https://youtu.be/pIDcMZDB8b0Quinton "Rampage" Jackson is a decorated MMA veteran who has fought and self-promoted his way to legendary status, accumulating high-profile victories in a wide-variety of MMA promotions, such as PRIDE, UFC, King of the Cage, WFA and once again as a headliner for Bellator MMA, as he fights Satoshi Ishii in the main event of Bellator 157 on Friday night.During a promotional media scrum ahead of Friday's bout against Ishii on the Bellator card, which will air live and f
  
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• Roy Nelson: “Brock Lesnar Has Always Been The Guy Who Picked His Fights”

  23-06-2016 20:05
  
  When the news regarding Brock Lesnar's return to the Octagon at the upcoming landmark UFC 200 event in July became official, every active Heavyweight on the UFC roster immediately took notice. Among them, Roy Nelson, spoke with FOX Sports about who he considers to be the "Conor McGregor of the Heavyweight division."As "Big Country" explains, a fight against Lesnar in this day and age in the UFC's Heavyweight division would be equivalent to fighting a McGregor, or even a Shaquille O'Neal, or a To
  
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• Video: Forrest Griffin & Matt Parrino Look At Updated Official UFC Rankings

  23-06-2016 19:54
  
  https://youtu.be/-Q1VCMEIJIcAs noted, Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson officially claimed the number one spot in the official UFC Welterweight rankings following his impressive unanimous decision victory over Rory MacDonald in his home country of Canada at UFC Fight Night 89 earlier this month.UFC looks at "Wonderboy's" rise, as well as other movements in the updated officialUFC rankings, as UFC HallOf Famer and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin and Matt Parrino break down the fa
  
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• UFC Confirms Return To The Philippines For Fight Night Event On Oct. 15

  23-06-2016 19:45
  
  It looks like the UFC will be returning to the Philippines soon.UFC had no events scheduled in Asia on their 2016 calendar, however the promotion officially added one this week, as they announced on Wednesday night that for the second straight year, they will be holding an event in the Philippines.UFC Fight Night Manila is scheduled to take place on October 15 at the Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines.Former two-time UFC Flyweight title contender and current UFC Bantamweight contender John Do
  
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• Video: Anthony Pettis vs. Eddie Alvarez From UFC Fight Night 81 (Full Fight)

  23-06-2016 19:38
  
  https://youtu.be/48FFbaYbKhMAhead of his title fight against UFC Lightweight Champion Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Fight Night 90 during UFC's International Fight Week on July 7, 2016, former Bellator Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez is featured in the UFC's latest "UFC Free Fight."Embedded above is the complete Eddie Alvarez vs. Anthony Pettis fight from UFC Fight Night 81 earlier this year. The fight features former Bellator 155 pound champion Alvarez defeating former WEC and UFC 155 pound champi
  
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• Conor McGregor, Holly Holm, Robbie Lawler Among 2016 ESPY Award Nominees

  23-06-2016 19:26
  
  On Wednesday, ESPN announced that three UFC fighters are up for ESPY Awards this year.Reigning UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor, former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm and current UFC Welterweight Champion Robbie Lawler are all up for ESPY Awards.McGregor was nominated in the Breakthrough Athlete and Best Fighter of the Year categories, while Holm is up for Best Play and Biggest Upset for her UFC 193 knockout victory over Ronda Rousey. "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler is up for Bes
  
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• CM Punk’s Octagon Debut Official for September 10 Cleveland Card

  23-06-2016 18:03 via sherdog.com
  
  Those anticipating the mixed martial arts debut of Phil Brooks will not have much longer to wait.
  
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• Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Considered A Move Towards The UFC About 10 Years Ago

  23-06-2016 17:25
  
  With Brock Lesnar and CM Punk both officially on the upcoming UFC fight calendar for the second half of 2016, it's interesting to speculate what the reaction would have been to the following third well-known WWE Superstar who apparently considered making the transition as well.Former WWE Superstar and Hollywood A-lister Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson appeared on the second episode of the new "UFC Unfiltered" podcast with Jim Norton and Matt Serra and spoke about the time he contemplated making a move
  
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• Paige VanZant Tabbed for August 27 Return Against Bec Rawlings

  23-06-2016 17:24 via sherdog.com
  
  Paige VanZant is returning to her roots.
  
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• Paige VanZant vs. Bec Rawlings Set For UFC On FOX 21

  23-06-2016 17:14
  
  On Thursday, UFC officials confirmed plans for the Octagon return of Paige VanZant.The UFC Women's Strawweight prospect who finished second on the most recent season of "Dancing with the Stars" will be returning against Ultimate Fighter veteran Bec Rawlings at the upcoming UFC On FOX 21 event.The VanZant-Rawlings bout joins the previously announced featherweight debut of former lightweight champion Anthony "Showtime" Pettis, who takes on durable challenger Charles Oliveira.UFC On FOX 21 is sched
  
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• Paige VanZant will fight Bec Rawlings at UFC on FOX 21

  23-06-2016 16:45
  
  Paige VanZant is ready to return to the Octagon.
  VanZant will square off against Bec Rawlings at UFC on FOX 21 on Aug. 21 in Vancouver. She made the announcement on SportsCenter on Thursday morning.
  "I am so excited about this match-up. I think it's perfect. Especially coming back into the UFC after being away with 'Dancing with the Stars'," said VanZant. "I love Canada... I can't wait for this one."
  VanZant (6-2) recently finished second on season 22 of 'Dancing with the Stars'. She hasn't foug
  
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• CM Punk vs. Mickey Gall Confirmed For UFC 203 In September

  23-06-2016 16:38
  
  On the latest edition of the new "UFC Unfiltered" podcast, CM Punk announced his official UFC debut.As noted earlier, it had been rumored that the long-talked-about Punk vs. Mickey Gall bout would be taking place at the UFC 203 pay-per-view in September.Punk was originally rumored to fight Gall at the UFC 202 pay-per-view in August, however for whatever reason, the fight was pushed back again.Gall earned the shot at Punk by calling him out on Dana White's "Lookin' For A Fight" reality show and t
  
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• Michael Chandler: Criticisms of Sage Northcutt unfair, stem from jealousy

  23-06-2016 16:00
  
  Michael Chandler spent a week with Sage Northcutt recently in Florida. Northcutt stayed with Chandler and the two trained together at the Blackzilians gym in Boca Raton.
  Chandler, one of the top lightweights in the world, does not share the recent criticism levied at the much-maligned Northcutt nor his father, Mark.
  "I was very happy when they reached out to me personally to work with him, because I've got nothing but great things to say about them and their family," Chandler told MMA Fighting.
  
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• The Rock considered training to become UFC fighter about 10 years ago

  23-06-2016 15:00
  
  The Rock in the Octagon? It was a thought at one point.
  Dwayne Johnson, the hugely popular Hollywood actor and former WWE star, at one point considered transitioning to mixed martial arts, he told comedian Jim Norton and Matt Serra on the UFC Unfiltered podcast Thursday.
  About a decade ago, Johnson said he had already pretty much done everything there was to do in the world of pro wresting. He was a former WWE champion and one of the biggest draws in the history of sports entertainment
  
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• Morning Report: Roy Nelson calls Brock Lesnar the heavyweight Conor McGregor, says fight with him would be 'biggest pay-per-view of all-time'

  23-06-2016 14:00
  
  Seems like fighters have figured out it's a good idea to call out the biggest draws.
  When Brock Lesnar announced he was returning to MMA at UFC 200 there was a horde of heavyweights angling for the matchup. Ultimately, the fight went to Mark Hunt but that hasn't stopped one fighter from trying to position himself for a fight with Lesnar after UFC 200. Roy Nelson spoke to FOX Sports yesterday about the appeal of fighting Lesnar.
  "I'd definitely take that fight. It's definitely a mo
  
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• CM Punk announces his UFC debut will come against Mickey Gall at UFC 203

  23-06-2016 09:54
  
  The date for CM Punk's highly anticipated debut has been set.
  CM Punk announced Thursday morning on the new UFC Unfiltered podcast that he will be facing Mickey Gall at UFC 203 on Sept. 10 in Cleveland. MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani had previously reported that debuting at UFC 203 was the plan for Punk.Plan is still for Punk to debut at UFC 203 in Cleveland, per sources.
  — Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 22, 2016Punk broke the news officially to Unfiltered hosts Matt Serra and comed
  
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• UFC Set to Return to Manila for Fight Pass Card on Oct. 15

  23-06-2016 08:09 via sherdog.com
  
  The Ultimate Fighting Championship will head to Manila for a second time on Oct. 15, the Las Vegas-based promotion announced on Wednesday.
  
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• UFC returning to the Philippines in October

  23-06-2016 07:41
  
  The UFC had no events scheduled for Asia in 2016. Until now.
  For the second straight year, the UFC will hold a show in the Philippines, the promotion announced Wednesday night. UFC Fight Night in Manila will take place Oct. 15 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
  UFC bantamweight contender John Dodson made the announcement in Manila with UFC Asia executive vice president and general manager Ken Berger.Answering questions at the press conference where I got to tell the #philippines the @ufc is coming back
  
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• VanZant Returns in Vancouver on FOX

  23-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Fresh from a captivating stint on ABC's “Dancing with the Stars” that saw her soar to the finals of the hit dance competition, strawweight standout Paige VanZant will make her return to the Octagon on Saturday, August 27 when she faces Bec Rawlings at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.Tickets for the UFC Fight Night event, which also features a featherweight showdown between Anthony Pettis and Charles Oliveira, go on sale on July 15.Winner of four of her last five b
  
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• The Rock considered becoming a fighter in the UFC

  23-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The Rock is a man of many talents. He started as a defensive lineman at the University of Miami before becoming a WWE superstar and then a box-office juggernaut. Well, in between the WWE and movie making, Dwayne Johnson was in a bit of a quandary, still figuring out the next steps of his career.The wrestling great went on the UFC Unfiltered podcast on Thursday and said he at one point considered training for the UFC."There was a time there where I thought, man, I achieved everything I wanted to
  
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• The Downes Side: Fight Night Las Vegas

  23-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
   Watch Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Alvarez on July 7 - Subscribe to UFC FIGHT PASS now!The Ironman. 24 Hours of Le Mans. Law and Order: SVU Marathon. Well add one more grueling endurance event to the list – UFC International Fight Week. That’s right boys and girls, it’s time for another three straight UFC events (and Downes Sides).IFW kicks off July 7th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada with UFC Fight Night. In the main event of the evening, Rafael dos Anjos
  
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• Tate prepares for UFC title defense with Rousey in her shadow

  23-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Ever since Miesha Tate won the Ultimate Fighting Championship women's bantamweight belt from Holly Holm in March, she has done a lot of talking.Interviews and speaking engagements continue to pile up. Her podcast, “The Miesha Tate Show,” now has 17 episodes. After lunch with reporters in West Hollywood, she was heading to appear on Monday night’s episode of “Conan” with Conan O’Brien.But Tate (18-5) does have a few rules as the attention swirls around her: Not
  
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• Nelson happy to accept Lewis' offer to fight

  23-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Roy Nelson has fought at home in Las Vegas a number of times, but for “Big Country,” the opportunity to do so never gets old.“Any time you can fight in Vegas, it’s the Fight Capital and entertainment capital,” Nelson said, “And it’s so much better to just roll out of bed and go to work versus someplace where it’s ‘I’ve never been here before’ or ‘What’s the food going to be like?’”The affable Ultimate Fight
  
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• Fans can help multiple UFC stars win ESPY's

  23-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Three of the biggest stars in the sport need your help, fight fans.UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler, featherweight champion Conor McGregor and former women's bantamweight champion Holly Holm are all up for an ESPY, and fans can help them by voting online.The ESPY's, ESPN's yearly sports awards show, announced their nominations for awards earlier this week and opened online voting. The results will be aired on July 13 at 8 pm ET on ABC.McGregor is in contention for two awards: Breakthrough
  
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• 2016 UFC Fan Expo loaded with legends

  23-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Be a part of all the action during UFC International Fight Week. Get your tickets hereUFC® is excited to announce that it has confirmed its largest-ever roster of UFC superstars, UFC Hall of Famers and legends for the 2016 UFC Fan Expo®, which takes place from Friday, July 8 through Sunday, July 10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The three-day event concludes the 5th annual UFC International Fight Week™, the world’s largest celebration of combat sport
  
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• Conor McGregor, Robbie Lawler, Holly Holm Nominated for 2016 ESPY Awards

  23-06-2016 04:56 via sherdog.com
  
  A trio of UFC stars have received ESPY nominations for 2016.
  
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• Eddie Alvarez vs. Anthony Pettis full fight video

  23-06-2016 04:00
  
  At UFC Fight Night 81, Eddie Alvarez (27-4) stepped in the Octagon to battle against former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis. That night, Alvarez used his superior wrestling to outpoint Pettis.
  Now on a two-fight wining streak, the former Bellator lightweight champion prepares to face Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight belt in the main event of UFC Fight Night 90. This card takes place on July 7 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.
  
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• Conor McGregor, Holly Holm, Robbie Lawler nominated for ESPYS awards

  23-06-2016 03:00
  
  A trio of UFC fighters are up for ESPYS this year.
  Conor McGregor, Holly Holm and Robbie Lawler were all nominated for ESPYS, ESPN's sports awards, it was announced Wednesday.
  McGregor was nominated in the breakthrough athlete and best fighter categories. Holm is up for best play and best upset for her UFC 193 knockout win over Ronda Rousey. Lawler, like McGregor, is also on the list for best fighter.
  In 2015, McGregor knocked out Dennis Siver, beat Chad Mendes via TKO to win the interim UFC fea
  
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• Report: Camps for Canelo, ‘GGG’ Targeting Fall 2017 Showdown

  23-06-2016 01:37 via sherdog.com
  
  The highly-anticipated boxing super fight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin could become a reality sometime in 2017.
  
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• Quinton Jackson's advice to young fighters? 'Go to some show where they're happy'

  23-06-2016 01:00
  
  SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Few people have experienced the range of wild highs and lows in the mixed martial arts business like Quinton "Rampage" Jackson.
  The Memphis native, who is just days away from his 38th birthday, is one of the dwindling ranks of competitors who fought before the Unified Rules days and is still headlining major events.
  Jackson made his name during the memorable heyday of PRIDE and experienced the dizzying ride of holding a UFC title during the heights of the first Zuffa boom
  
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• Photos: Conor McGregor Rubs Shoulders With R&B Star Rihanna

  23-06-2016 00:15
  
  UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor recently rubbed shoulders with another Hollywood A-lister.Featued below from both Conor McGregor's Instagram page and Rihanna's Instagram page, are photos of the UFC star with the pop star / actress.McGregor makes his Octagon return against Nate Diaz in the main event of UFC 202 on August 20, 2016 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.https://www.instagram.com/p/BG76X26rzhN/https://www.instagram.com/p/BG8S0IAhM-F/
  
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• Michael Chandler Not Lamenting Will Brooks’ Bellator Departure: ‘It’s Part of the Fight Business’

  23-06-2016 00:14 via sherdog.com
  
  When Will Brooks was still entrenched atop Bellator MMA’s lightweight division, Michael Chandler had plenty to say to -- and about -- the reigning 155-pound king.
  
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