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• Melvin Guillard: David Rickels is ‘Another Piece of S--t That I’m Gonna Have to Beat Up’

  22-07-2016 22:55 via sherdog.com
  
  To say that Melvin Guillard’s back is against the wall would be an understatement.
  
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• Rickels on Bellator 159 Foe Guillard: ‘He’s Become the Middle-Aged Assassin’

  22-07-2016 22:16 via sherdog.com
  
  David Rickels is one of the most entertaining fighters in all of MMA, due to his outlandish and wacky walkouts and his action inside the Bellator cage. But with all that he’s achieved thus far in his career, he is typically on the outside looking in regarding a world title shot.
  
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• Holly Holm: Jon Jones doping case has not been distraction in gym

  22-07-2016 22:00
  
  LOS ANGELES — Holly Holm flew to Las Vegas two days before UFC 200. She went there to train with her coaches, who were in town cornering fighters. But the former UFC women's bantamweight champion also would have watched her teammate and friend Jon Jones face Daniel Cormier in the UFC 200 had the fight gone down.
  On July 6, the UFC announced that Jones had been pulled from the main event title fight due to a failed out-of-competition drug test. Holm said she was on a run in the Las Vegas he
  
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• UFC on Fox 20 ‘Holm vs. Shevchenko’ Results: Play-by-Play & Updates

  22-07-2016 21:37 via sherdog.com
  
  Sherdog's live UFC on Fox 20 coverage kicks off Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET.
  
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• UFC Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez Says He Wants Winner Of McGregor-Diaz 2

  22-07-2016 21:31
  
  During his appearance on SiriusXM Rush's "The Countdown" this week, new UFC Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez made his next Octagon preference clear.Alvarez, the first man to hold a 155-pound title in Bellator and the UFC, made it clear that he wants to fight the winner of the upcoming Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 170-pound rematch, which is scheduled to headline the UFC 202 pay-per-view in less than one month's time."Initially I want the winner of Conor-Nate," said Alvarez, who won the UFC 155
  
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• Ashlee Evans-Smith vs. Germaine de Randamie Added To UFC Fight Night 93

  22-07-2016 21:24
  
  Another interesting bout has been added to UFC's upcoming return to Germany.Ashlee Evans-Smith will be going one-on-one against Germaine de Randamie at the UFC Fight Night Hamburg event scheduled for later this year, according to a new report at MMAFighting.com.Headlined by Andrei Arlovski vs. Josh Barnett and featuring Alexander Gustafsson vs. Jan Blachowicz, UFC Fight Night 93 takes place on September 3, 2016 in Hamburg, Germany.
  
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• De Randamie vs. Evans-Smith, Lapilus vs. Issa Added to UFC Fight Night Hamburg

  22-07-2016 20:01 via sherdog.com
  
  A pair of new bouts have been added to the UFC’s Sept. 3 trip to Hamburg, Germany.
  
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• Bellator 159 live stream online

  22-07-2016 20:00
  
  Watch Bellator 159 stream online on MMA Fighting for the preliminary card at 6:45 p.m. ET. The fight card for this portion of the event is as follows:Bruna Ellen vs. Jessica Middleton
  Gaston Reyno vs. L.J. Hermreck
  Manny Meraz vs. Trey Ogden
  Chris Harris vs. Matt Foster
  Marcio Navarro vs. Fernando MartinezJohnny Marigo vs. Andy Riley
  Josh Pfeifer vs. Henry Lindsay
  Chuka Willis vs. Brandon Phillips
  Philipe Lins vs. Guilherme VianaIn the main event, Darrion Caldwell squares off against Joe Taimang
  
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• Video: Josh Koscheck vs. Tyron Woodley From UFC 167 (Full Fight)

  22-07-2016 19:54
  
  https://youtu.be/mYZm1ZOF9KcAhead of his next fight, where he challenges Robbie Lawler for the UFC Welterweight title in the main event of UFC 201, Tyron Woodley is featured in the latest "UFC 201 Free Fight" released by the UFC.Featured above is arguably one of Woodley's most impressive performances inside the Octagon thus far, a vicious knockout of former multiple time UFC title contender Josh Koscheck from the UFC 167 pay-per-view event."Tyron Woodley earned a knockout victory against Josh Ko
  
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• Welterweights Colby Covington, Max Griffin to Meet at UFC 202 on Aug. 20

  22-07-2016 19:48 via sherdog.com
  
  Colby Covington will welcome former Tachi Palace Fights titlist Max Griffin to the Octagon at UFC 202.
  
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• Video: Joe Rogan Breaks Down Holm vs. Shevchenko Main Event For UFC On FOX 20

  22-07-2016 19:48
  
  https://youtu.be/pWWHfg29tPcAhead of Saturday's UFC On FOX 20 event, which features the first Octagon appearance of Holly Holm since she lost the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship to Miesha Tate, UFC has given the main event the Joe Rogan breakdown treatment.Featured above is Joe Rogan's breakdown of the UFC On FOX 20 main event for this weekend in Chicago, as Holly Holm battles dangerous striker Valentina Shevchenko in the headline bout of the evening.Check back here at MMANews.com this Sat
  
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• Bruna Ellen, Bruna Vargas and how to balance beauty and talent in MMA

  22-07-2016 19:30
  
  Bellator 159 will feature the debut of two undefeated Brazilian prospects, and the similarities between them go far beyond the same first name.
  Bruna Vargas and Bruna Ellen, both talents managed by the same man, Gilbert Faria, signed with the promotion in February, and are set to take on Emily Ducote and Jessica Middleton, respectively, at Friday’s show in Mulvane. And when their manager called to inform they had signed with Bellator, they couldn’t believe it.
  "I was a bit surprised
  
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• George Sullivan Says ‘Natural Supplement’ Led to Removal from UFC on Fox 20

  22-07-2016 19:25 via sherdog.com
  
  George Sullivan was shocked when he learned of his removal from Saturday’s UFC on Fox 20 card due to a potential "compliance issue” with the promotion’s Anti-Doping Policy.
  
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• Darrion Caldwell: Bellator champion Eduardo Dantas ‘can be broke and he’s shown that’

  22-07-2016 19:00
  
  Darrion Caldwell paid close attention to the Bellator bantamweight title fight between Eduardo Dantas and Marcos Galvao last month. Caldwell knew there was a good chance he'd get the winner, so he scouted it out.
  Dantas ended up defeating Galvao to win the title via one-sided unanimous decision. And nothing really surprised Caldwell about how it went, he said.
  "I feel like [Dantas] can be broke and he's shown that," Caldwell told MMA Fighting. "Once you start putting pressure on him, you put him
  
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• With surgery scheduled for Monday, ‘Cyborg’ Santos plans to help kids with donations

  22-07-2016 18:30
  
  Evangelista Santos returned to the United States on Tuesday night, and is ready to go under the knife.
  The longtime MMA veteran suffered a brutal injury during his welterweight clash with Michael Page at Bellator 158, fracturing his skull after MVP connected a flying knee. Back to the United States, "Cyborg" immediately visited his doctor.
  "I did another MRI on Wednesday and visited the doctor again on Friday," Santos told MMA Fighting, "and he scheduled the surgery for Monday."
  According to San
  
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• UFC on FOX 20 Q&A with Joanna Jedrzejczyk

  22-07-2016 18:00
  
  At the UFC on FOX 20 Q&A, UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk will answer questions from the fans Friday afternoon in Chicago. The video is expected to begin above at 3 p.m. ET.
  
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• Josh Emmett vs. Jeremy Kennedy added to UFC on FOX 21

  22-07-2016 17:31
  
  Two unbeaten talents will collide in a lightweight bout at UFC on FOX 21, as Jeremy Kennedy makes his promotional debut against Josh Emmett in Vancouver on Aug. 27, sources told MMA Fighting.
  Kennedy (8-0) competed as a featherweight the majority of his MMA career, but will move up to 155 pounds for his first appearance inside the Octagon. The British Columbia native made his MMA debut in 2013, and stopped five of his eight opponents.
  Emmett (10-0), who also holds five stoppage victories in MMA,
  
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• UFC on Fox 20 Weigh-in Results: Holm, Shevchenko Cleared for Pivotal Matchup

  22-07-2016 17:16 via sherdog.com
  
  The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the Windy City on Saturday for another edition of UFC on Fox.
  
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• Bellator 159 Results: Play-by-Play & Round-by-Round Scoring

  22-07-2016 17:15 via sherdog.com
  
  Sherdog's live Bellator 159 coverage kicks off at 6:45 p.m. ET. Also, a free live stream of the prelims can be viewed here.
  
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• Ray Borg Out, Ryan Benoit In Against Fredy Serrano At UFC 201

  22-07-2016 17:08
  
  It appears that the injury bug has struck next Saturday's UFC 201 pay-per-view.MMAFighting.com is reporting that Ray Borg is off the scheduled lineup for UFC 201 next weekend due to an injury.Stepping in on short notice to fight Borg's originally scheduled opponent, Fredy Serrano, will be UFC flyweight contender Ryan Benoit.The Benoit-Serrano short notice fight joins the UFC 201 card, which features Robbie Lawler vs. Tyron Woodley for the welterweight championship in the main event.UFC 201: Lawl
  
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• George Sullivan Pulled From UFC On FOX 20 Due To Anti-Doping Policy Issue

  22-07-2016 17:03
  
  It looks like the USADA Anti-Doping Policy has struck again.George Sullivan is reportedly out of his scheduled fight against Hector Urbina at this Saturday's UFC On FOX 20 event in Chicago for attempting to comply with the Anti-Doping Policy.UFC's statement on the matter reads as follows:"UFC competitor George Sullivan voluntarily disclosed information to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) that could pose a potential compliance issue with the UFC Anti-Doping Policy. Out of an abundance of cauti
  
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• After ‘painful’ transition to MMA, Mackenzie Dern already eyes UFC belt

  22-07-2016 17:00
  
  One of the best grapplers in the world is about to make her transition to mixed martial arts, and it wasn’t an easy one. Multiple-time jiu-jitsu world champion, and one-time ADCC winner, Mackenzie Dern decided to jump to the MMA world in 2015, and her first steps at MMA Lab were painful.
  "It was hard, and a lot different from my training in jiu-jitsu," Dern told MMA Fighting. "I’m always too emotional during my camps. I’m the type of person that is always worse in training then
  
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• Video: Fight Night Chicago: Q&A With Joanna Jedrzejczyk

  22-07-2016 16:35
  
  https://youtu.be/7MCd6VAOiMYAhead of today's UFC On FOX 20 public weigh-ins, which go down at 5pm EST., UFC Women's Strawweight Champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk will take part in a live Q&A.Scheduled to go down at 3pm EST. this afternoon, Joanna Jedrzejczyk will talk about her recent epic title defense against rival Claudia Gadelha at the TUF 23 Finale event during UFC's International Fight Week and more.Featured above is the video player needed to watch the special Joanna Jedrzejczyk Q&A, wh
  
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• Video: UFC On FOX 20: Holm vs. Shevchenko Weigh-Ins

  22-07-2016 16:32
  
  https://youtu.be/eHa7hIRJa-QAt 5pm EST. on Friday, July 22nd, UFC will hold the official public weigh-ins for this Saturday's UFC On FOX 20 event.Scheduled to go down from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois, UFC On FOX 20 features a main event of Holly Holm vs. Valentina Shevchenko, with Gilbert Melendez vs. Edson Barboza in the co-featured slot.Featured above is the video player needed to watch the official UFC On FOX 20 weigh-ins later this afternoon.
  
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• Video: UFC On FOX 20: Holm vs. Shevchenko Weigh-In Results

  22-07-2016 16:32
  
  https://youtu.be/eHa7hIRJa-QUFC held the official public weigh-ins for this Saturday's UFC On FOX 20 event on Friday afternoon.Scheduled to go down from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois, UFC On FOX 20 features a main event of Holly Holm vs. Valentina Shevchenko, with Gilbert Melendez vs. Edson Barboza in the co-featured slot.Featured above is the video player needed to watch the archive of the official UFC On FOX 20 weigh-ins. Below are the results.UFC On FOX 20 Main Card- Holly Holm (135
  
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• Ashlee Evans-Smith set to battle Germaine de Randamie at UFC Hamburg

  22-07-2016 16:30
  
  Germany is getting another good scrap.
  On Friday, the UFC announced that a bantamweight fight between Ashlee Evans-Smith and Germaine de Randamie has been added to the Fight Night card for Hamburg, which takes place on Sept. 3.
  The 32-year-old De Randamie (7-3) is coming off of back-to-back TKO victories over Larissa Pacheco and Anna Elmose, and has won three of her four fights so far in the UFC. She defeated Julie Kedzie at UFC on FOX 8 back in 2013 via split decision in her debut. The Dutch ki
  
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• Video: UFC 201 Extended Preview For Lawler-Woodley Headlined Event

  22-07-2016 16:27
  
  https://youtu.be/ETpnd6mTay8Ahead of their anticipated showdown for the UFC Welterweight Championship in the main event of the next UFC pay-per-view, Robbie Lawler and Tyron Woodley are featured in a new "Extended Preview" for next weekend's UFC 201 show.Featured above is the extended preview for UFC 201, which features Robbie Lawler defending the 170-pound title against dangerous contender Tyron Woodley.Join us here at MMANews.com on Saturday, July 30th, as we provide live results coverage of t
  
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• In the space of a year, Holly Holm has been through just about everything

  22-07-2016 16:00
  
  Other than Nate Diaz and maybe Jon Snow, you’d be hard pressed to find a set of fortunes that have changed so drastically over the last year than Holly Holm’s. In that time, she’s been fighting one name or another that doesn’t make complete sense for her, which continues Saturday night in Chicago against Valentina Shevchenko.
  Just take a look at the calendar year Holm had.
  Last July, Holm won just her second fight in the UFC against Marion Reneau, a skillful if unimaginat
  
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• UFC on FOX 20 weigh-in video

  22-07-2016 15:00
  
  At the UFC on FOX 20 weigh-ins, all 24 fighters taking part in Saturday night's UFC on FOX 20 fights will step on the scale Friday evening, and we'll have the live video here at MMAFighting.com.In the main event, Holly Holm and Valentina Shevchenko will have to make the bantamweight limit of 135 pounds.The UFC on FOX 20 weigh-in takes place at 5 p.m. ET, and the video is above.Main card (FOX at 8 p.m. ET)
  Holly Holm vs. Valentina Shevchenko
  Edson Barboza vs. Gilbert Melendez
  Francis Ngannou vs.
  
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• Morning Report: Eddie Alvarez wants to fight the winner of Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz, says 'who gives a s*** about rankings?'

  22-07-2016 14:00
  
  UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has his sights set on the winner of the rematch between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. When Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz rematch at UFC 202 in August they may well be fighting for more than pride; they might be fighting for a shot at the UFC lightweight title.
  Earlier this month Eddie Alvarez upset Rafael dos Anjos to become the UFC lightweight champion. In the aftermath of his title win, questions abound over who would get the first shot at the new champion
  
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• UFC athletes trade kicks with Vancouver Whitecaps

  22-07-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The conditions at Thunderbrid Park were near perfect on Thursday as UFC athletes Paige VanZant, Carlos Condit and Kajan Johnson stepped out onto the field with Vancouver Whitecaps players Cole Seiler, Tim Parker and goalkeeper Spencer Richey to teach each other a little about their respective sports and have some fun.Under clear, blue skies and with a summer breeze keeping things comfortable, the three fighters got their opportunity to live out their FIFA dreams (or nightmares) from the penalty
  
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• Tweets of the Week - 7/22

  22-07-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC Chicago - Live on Fox!UFC BWs @HollyHolm vs @BulletValentina headline #UFCChicago this Saturday LIVE on FOX pic.twitter.com/KsBtphxYVH— #UFCChicago (@ufc) July 21, 2016 Thanks for the support brother @MarquetteKing #RaiderNation https://t.co/yWx3YEkp4v— Gilbert Melendez (@GilbertMelendez) July 21, 2016 Early morning @ufc weigh ins. Almost time !! https://t.co/k0m9LUSvRK— Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) July 22, 2016 Happy camper! Putting my belly back on. @Roma
  
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• On FIGHT PASS: Glory on the line tonight

  22-07-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  “Chopper” Chi Lewis-Parry, 6-1 (2KOs), is characteristically bombastic ahead of his GLORY SuperFight Series main event vs Moe 'The Pirate' Greene, 4-2 (2KO). The British born kickboxer is predicting not only a KO in Virginia, but one sufficiently impressive to earn him a title shot later this year.“'Moe the Pirate' is getting sunk. That's the gameplan,” he said. “He's going to need to wear a pirate eye-patch over his whole face by the time I have finished busting hi
  
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• George Sullivan 'shocked' he was pulled from UFC fight; USADA says it was due to 'high risk' supplement

  22-07-2016 07:00
  
  The situation regarding George Sullivan and his potential USADA issue is uncharted territory for the UFC.
  The UFC welterweight released a statement Thursday night on Facebook, writing he was "shocked" that the promotion pulled him from his UFC on FOX 20 fight with Hector Urbina earlier in the day. The card is scheduled for Saturday night in Chicago.
  In the statement, Sullivan said he was removed from the bout because of a "natural supplement" that appeared on a list of things he was taking
  
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• Fight Night Chicago weigh-in results

  22-07-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC Fight Night Holm vs Shevchenko, which is headlined by the UFC women’s bantamweight fight between Holly Holm and Valentina Shevchenko, and the lightweight clash between Edson Barboza and Gilbert Melendez, airs live on FOX from the United Center in Chicago on Saturday, July 23 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT.Four prelim bouts will air live on FOX at 6pm ET / 3pm PT, and the event's first three prelims will air exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS beginning at 4:30pm ET / 1:30pm PT.Main Event – UFC wom
  
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• By the Numbers – Fight Night Chicago

  22-07-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
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  2Current ranking of Holly Holm as a UFC women’s bantamweight193UFC event where “Holm” scored a second-round head kick KO of Ronda Rousey to become the UFC women’s bantamweight champion, awarded Knockout of the Year in 2015196UFC event where Holm dramatically lost the title in the closing moments of the fifth round to Miesha Tate10Wins and one loss by Holm as an MMA pro5Fighters have scored head kick knockouts in UFC title fights - Holm, TJ Dillashaw at UFC 173 an
  
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• Bellator 159 Results: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo

  22-07-2016 06:00
  
  MMA Fighting has Bellator 159 results for the Caldwell vs. Taimanglo fight card Saturday at the Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.In the main event, Darrion Caldwell will square off with Joe Taimanglo in a bantamweight contest. Dave Rickels faces Melvin Guillard in a lightweight fight in the co-main event.Check out the Bellator 159 results below..Main card (SPIKE TV at 9 p.m. ET)
  Darrion Caldwell vs. Joe Taimanglo
  Dave Rickels vs. Melvin Guillard
  Bruna Ellen vs. Jessica Middleton
  Daniel Weich
  
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• Bellator’s Alexander Shlemenko releases statement on steroid ban being reduced

  22-07-2016 04:45
  
  Alexander Shlemenko has his sights set once again on the Bellator title.
  The former Bellator middleweight champion released a statement regarding his drug suspension being reduced Thursday night, saying he's looking forward to resuming his career and "regaining" the Bellator belt.
  On Wednesday, a court ruled that the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) suspension of Shlemenko should have only been effective until his license expired in February 2016. Shlemenko also had his fine cut
  
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• Ryan Benoit will now face Fredy Serrano at UFC 201

  22-07-2016 04:00
  
  Ray Borg is out of UFC 201 citing injury. Now, fellow UFC flyweight Ryan Benoit will be stepping in on short notice to fight Fredy Serrano. The news was first reported by Combat Press on Thursday and was later confirmed by MMA Fighting.
  Benoit (8-4) hasn't fought since UFC 193 in November where he lost to Ben Nguyen via rear-naked choke. The 26-year-old fighter is 1-2 in the UFC with his only win being over Sergio Pettis at UFC 185.
  Meanwhile, the 36-year-old Serrano (3-0) is coming off a techni
  
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• UFC on FOX 20: Valentina Shevchenko workout video

  22-07-2016 02:10
  
  CHICAGO -- Watch UFC bantamweight contender Valentina Shevchenko workout for the fans and media ahead of her UFC on FOX 20 main event against Holly Holm.
  
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• UFC on FOX 20: Holly Holm workout video

  22-07-2016 01:46
  
  CHICAGO -- At UFC on FOX 20 workouts, Holly Holm put on quite the show for the media and the fans.
  
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• Jose Aldo backtracks on spy comments

  22-07-2016 01:30
  
  Jose Aldo told the media in Brazil that he had a spy inside Frankie Edgar’s training during UFC 200 fight week in Las Vegas, but backtracked his comments a day later.
  Aldo said Wednesday that he didn’t throw as many kicks as he wanted during his unanimous decision win over Edgar because a spy told him that "The Answer" was ready to counter his leg kicks with takedowns. Asked twice if it was true or a joke, the interim featherweight champion doubled down.
  On Thrusday, Aldo posted a st
  
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• Edson Barboza gained confidence with Anthony Pettis win, training

  22-07-2016 01:13
  
  CHICAGO -- Edson Barboza talks about his win over Anthony Pettis, his upcoming fight at UFC on FOX 20, and more.
  
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• Valentina Shevchenko found it nearly impossible to train at first after shooting incident in Peru

  22-07-2016 00:38
  
  CHICAGO -- UFC on FOX 20 headliner and women's bantamweight contender Valentina Shevchenko spoke to the media about facing Holly Holm, the women's bantamweight title changing hands, how she coped with the shooting incident she suffered in Peru and more.
  
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• Sullivan Pulled from UFC on Fox 20 Due to Potential Anti-Doping Policy ‘Compliance Issue’

  22-07-2016 00:30 via sherdog.com
  
  Welterweight George Sullivan has been pulled from his bout against Hector Urbina at UFC on Fox 20 due to a potential “compliance issue” with the UFC’s Anti-Doping Policy.
  
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• Bellator 159 Weigh-in Results: Guillard Misses Weight Yet Again, as Does Taimanglo

  22-07-2016 00:29 via sherdog.com
  
  Bellator 159 will come to you live on Friday night on Spike beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and it features an intriguing featherweight battle between rising prospect Darrion Caldwell and Joe Taimanglo. Also featured on the marquee will be fan favorite David Rickels taking on former UFC fighter Melvin Guillard in a pivotal lightweight scrum.
  
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• George Sullivan pulled from UFC on FOX 20 due to potential anti-doping policy issue

  22-07-2016 00:19
  
  A fighter has been pulled off Saturday's UFC on FOX 20 card due to a potential compliance issue with the UFC's anti-doping violation.
  George Sullivan is out of his fight with Hector Urbina, the UFC announced Thursday, after voluntarily notifying USADA about a potential compliance issue with regards to the UFC's anti-doping policy, the UFC announced. The UFC said in a release that Sullivan was removed "out of an abundance of caution" and USADA will conduct an investigation on the matter.
  Sullivan
  
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• Gilbert Melendez believes Edson Barboza is a 'tougher task' than Eddie Alvarez

  22-07-2016 00:09
  
  CHICAGO -- Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez talked about returning from suspension, facing Edson Barboza at UFC on FOX 20, why he believes Barboza is tougher than UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and more.
  
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