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• Sage Northcutt Signs Exclusive Reebok Deal Ahead of UFC 200 Appearance

  29-06-2016 23:07
  
  Sage Northcutt is the latest UFC fighter to sign an exclusive endorsement deal with Reebok.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 336 - Mickey Gall

  29-06-2016 22:58
  Mickey Gall will join us in studio to preview his UFC 203 fight against CM Punk and more.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 336 - Rampage Jackson

  29-06-2016 22:52
  Quinton Jackson will look back at his win over Satoshi Ishii and what's next for him.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 336 - Sage Northcutt

  29-06-2016 22:50
  Sage Northcutt will preview his UFC 200 fight against Enrique Marín.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 336 - Stephen Thompson

  29-06-2016 22:45
  Stephen Thompson will talk about his win over Rory MacDonald and what's next for him.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 336 - Michael Chandler

  29-06-2016 22:41
  Michael Chandler will look back at his win over Patricky Pitbull, which won him the Bellator lightweight title.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 336 - Chuck Mindenhall

  29-06-2016 22:40
  
  Chuck Mindenhall discusses latest MMA news.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 336 - Y'all must have forgot

  29-06-2016 22:34
  
  Ariel Helwani looks back at a classic clip.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 336 - Fan questions

  29-06-2016 22:29
  Ariel Helwani and Eric Jackman answer fan questions.
  
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• Weichel vs. Sanchez, ‘Monstro’ vs. Viana Complete Bellator 159 Main Card

  29-06-2016 22:26
  
  Bellator MMA on Wednesday rounded out the main-card lineup for Bellator 159 with the addition of three new bouts.
  
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• TUF 23 Finale main event, Tate vs. Nunes conference call

  29-06-2016 22:12
  
  Listen to the UFC conference call Wednesday to hear from Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Claudia Gadelha, Miesha Tate and Amanda Nunes about their upcoming UFC fights next week. The video is expected to begin at 5 p.m. ET.
  
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• RDA On GSP 155-Pound Talk: “It Would Be Great To Fight Against My Idol”

  29-06-2016 21:55
  
  When Georges St-Pierre announced his intentions to return to the Octagon pending a deal being struck with UFC management, as well as his comments about being willing and able to fight at 155 pounds, it caught the attention of many fighters, including the top dog.In addition to being challenged to a third fight with former UFC Lightweight and Welterweight Champion BJ Penn, current UFC Lightweight Champion Rafael dos Anjos also heard GSP's comments loud and clear."I'm a big fan of Georges St-Pierr
  
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• Phil Hawes Replaces Shamil Gamzatov, Meets Louis Taylor at WSOF 32 on July 30

  29-06-2016 21:32
  
  Middleweight prospect Phil Hawes will make a fairly quick turnaround for his second World Series of Fighting appearance.
  
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• Reebok signs Sage Northcutt to individual sponsorship deal

  29-06-2016 21:00
  
  Let the hate commence.
  Sage Northcutt, the UFC's much-maligned young prospect, has signed an individual sponsorship deal with UFC apparel partner Reebok, he announced Wednesday on Twitter. Northcutt joins a roster that includes fighters like Conor McGregor, Ronda Rousey, Paige VanZant, Chris Weidman, Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Anthony Pettis, Johny Hendricks and Rory MacDonald.
  Reebok is the UFC's official apparel sponsors, so every fight wears the brand and gets paid for it. Northcutt and the others h
  
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• UFC Media Call with Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Claudia Gadelha, Miesha Tate & Amanda Nunes

  29-06-2016 20:45
  
  Ahead of the most action-packed week in UFC history, “The Ultimate Fighter 23” Finale andUFC 200 will host a media conference call with Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Claudia Gadelha, Miesha Tate and Amanda Nunes.
  
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• Rafael dos Anjos would love to defend UFC lightweight title against his ‘idol' Georges St-Pierre

  29-06-2016 20:30
  
  No one knows which way Georges St-Pierre will go with his UFC comeback, but if the former welterweight great wants to head down south to 155 pounds -- as St-Pierre hinted he could do "easily" on last week's episode of The MMA Hour -- then UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos is more than willing to accept the challenge.
  "I'm a big fan of Georges St-Pierre," dos Anjos said on a Tuesday conference call ahead of his UFC Fight Night 90 match-up against Eddie Alvarez. "For me it would be gr
  
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• Dos Anjos Not Bothered by Financial Impact of Missed McGregor Fight: ‘I Don’t Love Money’

  29-06-2016 19:27
  
  It was supposed to be Rafael dos Anjos, not Nate Diaz, who would welcome Conor McGregor to the lucrative world of cross-divisional prizefighting in the UFC.
  
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• Add Sage Northcutt To “Team Reebok” Ahead Of UFC 200

  29-06-2016 18:04
  
  When Sage Northcutt returns next month at UFC 200, he will do so as a member of "Team Reebok."While the UFC and Reebok have a joint working agreement to out-fit fighters, many of them also have signed deals to promote the company.Northcutt is the latest, as he announced via Twitter Wednesday:[embed]https://twitter.com/sagenorthcutt/status/748174432317825024[/embed]
  
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• Bellator 157: Dynamite 2 averages 601,000 viewers

  29-06-2016 18:00
  
  Rampage Jackson's drawing power took a turn for the worst, as Friday night's Bellator show built around his return to the promotion averaged 601,000 viewers. The number was well below even the company's usual numbers of 650,000 for a secondary show.But Friday's show was Dynamite, with the idea of it being Bellator's big event of the year. Nobody expected it to touch the kind of numbers they did in February when a double headliner of Ken Shamrock vs. Royce Gracie and the late Kimbo Slice vs. Dada
  
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• Joe Lauzon Is “Fighting For His Family” At UFC 200

  29-06-2016 17:30
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlMAPY8mB9I[/embed]Joe Lauzon will be representing his entire family when he steps inside the Octagon to meet Diego Sanchez at UFC 200.The bout is the featured UFC Fight Pass attraction on July 9.In the video above, hear from Lauzon as he describes why he fights.
  
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• Jose Aldo ‘buried’ Conor McGregor loss in the past, but sees Frankie Edgar as last step before rematch

  29-06-2016 17:00
  
  Jose Aldo will fight Frankie Edgar for the UFC interim featherweight title on July 9, but Conor McGregor’s name still surrounds him 11 days before his fight in Las Vegas. Coming off his first loss inside the Octagon, a 13-second knockout to "The Notorious" in December, Aldo won’t use his most recent defeat as a motivation for UFC 200.
  "I don’t even look at it. It’s part of the past," Aldo said of his loss during a UFC conference call on Tuesday. "I only think about Franki
  
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• Video: Jon Jones Talks UFC 200, Daniel Cormier On “SportsNation”

  29-06-2016 16:11
  
  Interim UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones made an appearance on ESPN's "SportsNation" earlier this week to promote his UFC 200 fight with Daniel Cormier for the unified title.Check out the complete interview in the video below:[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hmd4GlEM3hk[/embed]
  
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• Rampage Jackson Might Not Be Able To Compete At Light Heavyweight Again

  29-06-2016 16:08
  
  Former UFC champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson made a name for himself by dominating the light heavyweight ranks for several years.Now, due to a medical condition, Jackson might not be able to compete at 205 pounds ever again.Coming off a split decision victory over Satoshi Ishii in his return to Bellator recently, Jackson told "The MMA Hour" that he has been diagnosed with an under-active thyroid."I've been dealing with this for like a year," Jackson said (thanks to MMA Fighting for transcribing
  
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• Family Of Ryan Jimmo Receive Help To Bring His Body Home

  29-06-2016 16:02
  
  The family of Ryan Jimmo needed help - and they found it.Jimmo, a former UFC fighter, was killed over the weekend when he was struck by a vehicle following an altercation in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.A "Go Fund Me" account was created to help with costs in bringing Jimmo's body to his parents, Paul and Linda. In just one day, the account received over the $10,000 goal that was set.As many people already know, on Sunday morning the family of Ryan Jimmo was informed of his tragic passing.Ryan Jimm
  
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• Ryan Hall Vs. Alex White Removed From UFC Fight Night 91

  29-06-2016 15:57
  
  The UFC has been forced to make several changes to the upcoming UFC Fight Night 91 card, but this is the first that involves a fight completely being removed.Officials announced that a planned featherweight encounter between Ryan Hall and Alex White will not take place due to White suffering an injury. The card will not receive another bout, and Hall will not get a new opponent.Hall (5-1) earned his lone win inside the Octagon when he defeated Artem Lobov to become a winner of The Ultimate Fight
  
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• Live Chat: Jon Jones UFC 200 referee issue, UFC fight week prep, Bellator Dynamite 2 recap

  29-06-2016 15:56
  
  This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
  It's a little bit more of a quiet week in the sport, but 'quiet' is just a relative term. Jon Jones is making headlines as he asked the Nevada Athletic Commission permission to have a different referee than John McCarthy. His reasoning? Well, no one really knows. Everything he's stated publicly doesn't amount to a real argument. His manager, Malki Kawa, essentially confirmed that last night on Twitter. Daniel Cormier isn't happy about it either. Why
  
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• Preview: The Ultimate Fighter 23, Episode 11 Airs Tonight On FS1

  29-06-2016 15:54
  
  Catch the 11th episode of The Ultimate Fighter 23 this evening on FOX Sports 1.The program airs at 10 p.m. ET and features another "shocking development."
  Check out a preview for the episode in the video below:[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvAjk-gM5C4[/embed]
  
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• UFC 200: Watch List With Joe Silva, Sean Shelby

  29-06-2016 15:52
  
  UFC matchmakers Joe Silva and Sean Shelby offer up their thoughts on the upcoming UFC 200 event int his special edition of "Watch List."Hosted by Jon Anik, the two discuss who to watch and the biggest fights on the July 9 card.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA4cPqCRc-E[/embed]
  
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• Daniel Cormier Gives His Take On Jon Jones Protesting Referee Selection For UFC 200

  29-06-2016 15:04
  
  By now, most fans are aware of the fact that Jon Jones has been protesting the selection of "Big" John McCarthy as the referee for his rematch against UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier in the main event of next month's UFC 200 event. We've heard Jones' take, now it's time to see how D.C. feels.Cormier spoke about Jones protesting the choice of referee for their rematch while appearing on the new UFC Unfiltered podcast."I think John McCarthy is a guy that is a great referee. He's a gu
  
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• Jon Jones says Daniel Cormier will suffer 'a major blow to his legacy' at UFC 200

  29-06-2016 15:00
  
  LOS ANGELES -- Daniel Cormier might have the UFC's official recognition as the UFC light heavyweight champion. But Jones goes into their UFC 200 main event holding a clear-cut victory over the man holding the belt.
  And as far as Jones is concerned, that means all the pressure will be on Cormier when they meet in Las Vegas on July 9.
  "I think DC has a lot of pressure on him," Jones said Tuesday. "After I win this second fight, he's over. He's really over. He's done a great job of doing commentary
  
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• Morning Report: Daniel Cormier tells Jon Jones to 'nut up' about John McCarthy reffing their UFC 200 bout

  29-06-2016 14:00
  
  UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier says Jon Jones will just have to "nut up" on July 9th despite his protests against John McCarthy. Last week, the Nevada athletic commission named "Big" John McCarthy as the referee for the main event of UFC 200, the anticipated rematch between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones. This assignment was given despite protests from Jones's camp. Jones then doubled down on his objections yesterday afternoon saying , "I would prefer any other referee but him."
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• UFC Unfiltered: Jon Jones joins podcast

  29-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC 200 headliner Jon Jones joins Matt Serra and Jim Norton in episode 4 of UFC Unfiltered. The guys discuss UFC 200, why Daniel Cormier is a 'Hater,' and much more. Jim and Matt also break down the Joanna Jędrzejczyk and Claudia Gadelha title match during International Fight Week and much more!Don't miss out! Get your tickets for one of or all the events coming at you on International Fight WeekHere's what you can listen to:1:20 - Matt and Jim take to Twitter to start the show4:5
  
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• UFC and PPTV Sports sign groundbreaking 5 year exclusive rights agreement in China

  29-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  ShanghaiThe world’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, UFC®, and China’s leading sport media provider, PPTV Sports have announced a five year exclusive rights agreement. The deal gives PPTV rights to stream all of UFC’s events live and without delay, bringing Chinese fans unprecedented access to the world’s best MMA athletes as they compete in the world’s most intimidating arena. PPTV has also launched a dedicated section of its main portal bringing
  
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• Time is Now – Hall of Fame Prospects

  29-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Next week’s tripleheader of UFC International Fight Week events will make an impact on the current MMA scene, with titles being fought for, contenders attempting to climb the ranks, and prospects trying to make a name for themselves. But that’s now. What about in 10 or 20 years? Will we one day look back at July 7, 8, 9 as days that changed the sport’s landscape, that produced Hall of Fame talent fighting on the same cards with each other? It’s an interesting topic to deb
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter 23: Ep. 11 Recap

  29-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The penultimate episode of this season of The Ultimate Fighter featured a pair of battles, but only one took place inside the Octagon.As Amanda Cooper prepared for her showdown against teammate and training partner Lanchana Green, she also had the fight of her life against a weight cut to get down to 115 pounds for the matchup. Cooper explained during the latest episode that prior to The Ultimate Fighter, she had never fought at strawweight and instead competed at 125 pounds. When the opportunit
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter 23: Ep. 11 Preview

  29-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Following a dominant win by Andrew Sanchez last week that punched his ticket to The Ultimate Fighter finale, the next bout in the semifinals will take place in the women's strawweight division as Amanda Cooper takes on Lanchana Green. It's not an easy position for the two fighters to be in, considering they trained together all season long as members of Team Claudia, but after all four women from the same team pushed through to the semifinals, there was no other choice but to face each other in
  
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• Jon Jones tired of 'F'-word attached to him

  29-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  With a chance to become the undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion once more at UFC 200 on July 9, Jon Jones doesn’t get bothered by much these days, with the exception of hearing the “F” word.And for the New Yorker, that word is “former.”“I feel like I’ve been a champion the majority of my career with the UFC, and that’s just what I got used to,” he said. “People were calling me ‘champ’ and I was known as the champ. Now,
  
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• Jedrzejczyk/Gadelha, Tate/Nunes: Tale of 2 fights

  29-06-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The back stories on the two women’s championship bouts set to take place next week during International Fight Week couldn’t be more different.On Friday night, Joanna Jedrzejczyk defends her strawweight title against No. 1 contender Claudia Gadelha in a rematch of their December 2014 encounter, which the champion won by split decision. In addition to having a history together in the UFC Octagon, the tandem also spent six weeks together in Las Vegas earlier this year as opposing coache
  
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• Neil Magny vs. Dong Hyun Kim Official for UFC 202 on Aug. 20

  29-06-2016 05:36
  
  The UFC 202 lineup continues to get stronger, as promotion officials on Tuesday evening confirmed a welterweight matchup between Neil Magny and Dong Hyun Kim for the Aug. 20 card.
  
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• Geraldo de Freitas delivers vicious KO at Jungle Fight 88

  29-06-2016 04:00
  
  Jungle Fight held three title fights in its first trip to Minas Gerais on Saturday night, but Geraldo de Freitas was the one to steal the show.
  Competing in the second of 15 bouts that night, "Espartano" improved to 2-1 under the Jungle Fight banner (7-4 overall) with a 71-second knockout over Fabio Pacheco.
  Nasty KO by Geraldo Espartano at Jungle Fight 88 pic.twitter.com/vJMIcXhlg7
  — caposa (@GrabakaHitman) 26 de junho de 2016In the main event, undefeated Amanda Lemos successfully defende
  
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• Jon Jones UFC 200 media lunch scrum

  29-06-2016 01:31
  
  LOS ANGELES - Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones discussed fighting Daniel Cormier at UFC 200, why his camp didn't want John McCarthy as a referee, Conor McGregor, Ronda Rousey, and much more during a media lunch Tuesday afternoon.
  
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• Jon Jones says he continues to win, unlike other UFC stars, because he doesn't believe his own hype

  29-06-2016 01:00
  
  LOS ANGELES -- If there's anything to be learned from the last few months in mixed martial arts, it's that UFC stars are incredibly vulnerable. Losing is more of an inevitably than anything else.
  Conor McGregor was submitted by Nate Diaz back in March. Ronda Rousey was knocked out by Holly Holm last November. Even the most dominant seemingly invincible fighters have fallen.
  Except Jon Jones, that is.
  Yes, Jones has a loss on his record, but that was a ludicrous disqualification for illegal elbow
  
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• Neil Magny vs. Dong Hyun Kim Targeted For UFC 202 In August

  29-06-2016 00:32
  
  A fight between top-10 ranked UFC welterweight contenders Neil Magny and Dong Hyun Kim is being targeted for UFC 202, according to reports from Combate and MMAFighting.com.Magny, who sits at number seven in the UFC 170-pound division, has won his last three consecutive fights inside the Octagon. Meanwhile, Dong Hyun Kim, ranked number nine, hasn't fought yet in 2016.The Magny-Hyun Kim fight will be added to the growing fight card for UFC 202, which features Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 2 as the
  
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• Jon Jones: “I Would Prefer Any Other Referee But [“Big” John McCarthy]” For UFC 200

  29-06-2016 00:27
  
  As noted, when the referees and judges were announced for the UFC 200 main event between Jon Jones and UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier, the Jones camp filed a formal protest of the selection of veteran referee "Big" John McCarthy being given the assignment.On Tuesday, "Bones" Jones commented on the matter personally.
  "I would prefer any other referee but him," said Jones.The former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion would go on to elaborate on his concerns regarding McCarthy as the ref
  
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• Edmonton Police Locate Vehicle Suspected in Hit-and-Run Death of Ryan Jimmo

  29-06-2016 00:20
  
  The vehicle believed to be responsible for the death of Ryan Jimmo was located and seized for forensic examination late Monday evening, according to Edmonton Police.
  
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