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• Michelle Waterson wants UFC women's 125-pound division, talks 'dangerous' weight cuts

  27-07-2016 23:00
  
  At UFC on FOX 20, Michelle Waterson talked to the media about her recent injuries, her upcoming fight with Aisling Daly, training with Holly Holm, meeting Joanna Jedrzejczyk, and much more.
  
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• Randy Brown vs. Erick Montaño added to UFC Fight Night 94

  27-07-2016 22:30
  
  A welterweight bout pitting Erick Montaño and Randy Brown has been added to UFC Fight Night 94. The news was announced by UFC Español on Wednesday.
  Montaño will be fighting for the first time since defeating Enrique Marin at UFC Fight Night 78 to win The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2 welterweight tournament. The Mexican fighter will be fighting on the same card as his brother Augusto Montaño. Montaño is currently on a three-fight wining streak, and has a pr
  
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• UFC Lightweight Islam Makhachev Not at Fault for Positive Drug Test, USADA Says

  27-07-2016 21:50 via sherdog.com
  
  UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev was cleared of any wrongdoing for a positive drug test earlier this year, according to a statement from the United States Anti-Doping Agency.
  
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• Video: UFC 201 Embedded Episode 3: Fighters Start Arriving In Atlanta

  27-07-2016 21:01
  
  https://youtu.be/tKuRGcoErw4On Wednesday afternoon, UFC released the third installment of their "UFC 201 Embedded" web-series.Featured above is the complete third episode of UFC 201 Embedded, which gives fans an all-access, behind-the-scenes look at the top fighters scheduled for Saturday's pay-per-view as they finish up their final preparations for their fights.The official description for UFC 201 Embedded episode three reads as follows:"On episode 3 of UFC 201 Embedded, welterweight Matt Brown
  
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• Photo: Behind-The-Scenes Of FS1 Documentary On CM Punk’s UFC Debut

  27-07-2016 20:47
  
  As noted, UFC will be airing a multiple-part documentary on FOX Sports 1 leading to his Octagon debut against Mickey Gall at the UFC 203 pay-per-view event scheduled for September.Below, courtesy of the official Twitter page of Rory Karpf, the director of the "Evolution Of Punk"" documentary, is a behind-the-scenes photo of Punk with his wife from the filming of the special.https://twitter.com/RoryKarpf/status/756156305400705024Meanwhile, Punk's wife, former WWE Diva "AJ Lee" (featured with Punk
  
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• UFC 201 Embedded, Episode 3: 'I just kind of like suffering'

  27-07-2016 20:03
  
  On the third episode of UFC 201 Embedded, Matt Brown gets his mind ready for battle, Rose Namajunas visits the barber, Karolina Kowalkiewicz relaxes by the pool, Robbie Lawler arrives in Atlanta, Tyron Woodley gets in a light training session, and more.
  
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• USADA finds Islam Makhachev not at fault for meldonium anti-doping violation

  27-07-2016 19:47
  
  The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced Wednesday that UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev had been found "without fault or negligence" for an out-of-competition drug test administered on April 4 that popped positive for the banned substance meldonium. As a result, Makhachev will not face further punishment for his positive test.
  Makhachev, 24, was flagged for an out-of-competition urine sample and pulled from competition the day before his April 16 fight against Drew Dober at UFC on FOX 19. U
  
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• Shane Carwin Announces His Intentions To Return To The UFC

  27-07-2016 19:20
  
  This week, former UFC heavyweight contender Shane Carwin announced his intentions to return to the UFC."I had management let the UFC know I am considering a return and looking into what goes into that," wrote Carwin on the popular Underground Forum. "Who would you like to see me face?"Carwin (12-2), a former interim UFC Heavyweight Champion, last competed inside the Octagon at UFC 131 back in June of 2011. He lost that night to Junior dos Santos, marking his second loss in a row and the only two
  
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• Conor McGregor Mocks Nate Diaz’s Fashion Sense During ‘Conan’ Appearance

  27-07-2016 19:07 via sherdog.com
  
  Conor McGregor wasn’t able to join Nate Diaz to appear on “Conan” Tuesday night, but that didn’t prevent the brash Irishman from poking fun at his rival’s wardrobe in a video message delivered from Las Vegas.
  
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• BT Sport Announces They Have Renewed Exclusive UFC Broadcast Rights Deal

  27-07-2016 18:57
  
  Joe Rogan wasn't the only UFC-related contract extension to go down this week.On Tuesday afternoon, BT Sport announced that they have renewed their deal to be the exclusive broadcast-home to the UFC in the U.K. and Ireland.Below is the official announcement that BT Sport released this week:BT Sport renews exclusive UFC broadcast rights dealThe extension of the hugely successful partnership will see BT Sport televise and stream all US numbered pay-per-views and every other live event across the g
  
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• Welterweights Randy Brown, Erick Montano to Clash at UFC Fight Night in Hidalgo

  27-07-2016 18:50 via sherdog.com
  
  A welterweight bout between Randy Brown and Erick Montano is set for
  UFC Fight Night Hidalgo in Hidalgo, Texas, on Sept. 17.
  
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• UFC Renews Deal with BT Sport for Broadcast Rights in Ireland, U.K.

  27-07-2016 18:44 via sherdog.com
  
  The Ultimate Fighting Championship has renewed its broadcasting deal with BT Sport.
  
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• Jim Wallhead to Make Octagon Debut vs. Jessin Ayari at UFC Fight Night Hamburg

  27-07-2016 18:31 via sherdog.com
  
  English veteran Jim Wallhead will make his promotional debut at UFC Fight Night “Arlovski vs. Barnett” in Hamburg, Germany, on Sept. 3.
  
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• Video: McGregor Makes Surprise Appearance During Diaz’s “Conan” Interview

  27-07-2016 18:16
  
  https://youtu.be/E9t9A7E1DJAAs noted, UFC star Nate Diaz appeared on late-night talk show "Conan" on TBS on Tuesday evening to promote his upcoming 170-pound rematch against reigning UFC 145-pound champion Conor McGregor.In addition to talking to show-host Conan O'Brien about fighters being nervous before going into fights and how he deals with it, the segment also featured a surprise appearance by "The Notorious" one.Featured above are highlights of the segment, which saw McGregor call out Diaz
  
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• Video: Joe Rogan Confirms New UFC Contract, Will Work Reduced Schedule

  27-07-2016 17:56
  
  https://youtu.be/jUKV8xbXod8MMA fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief, as our favorite commentator isn't going anywhere -- for now.Longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan finally revealed his plans regarding his future in the sport during the latest edition of his "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast.Rogan admitted that he was "on the fence" about whether or not he was going to continue on once his existing contract with the company expired. When the UFC sale rumors began, and were later confirmed, he
  
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• Ben Henderson: 'I 100 percent support Mark Hunt' in his attempt to unionize fighters

  27-07-2016 17:00
  
  SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson plies his trade in Bellator these days. But when UFC competitor Mark Hunt makes a ruckus, it reverberates around the sport.
  Hunt has boisterously expressed his opinions after Brock Lesnar failed two drug tests following Lesnar's 200 win over Hunt. Among other things, Hunt has said he'll be the one to organize fighters into a union.
  And Henderson, who has never been afraid to speak his mind, says he's on board with "The
  
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• Brock Lesnar Won’t Be Facing Any Punishment From WWE For Failing UFC Drug Tests

  27-07-2016 16:04
  
  It looks like Brock Lesnar won't be facing a punishment from WWE for his two positive drug tests stemming from his UFC 200 fight against Mark Hunt.Apparently because he is not a full-time performer, and due to the fact that pro wrestling is considered a form of entertainment as opposed to a sports event, the issue doesn't seem to be one that will affect "The Beast Incarnate's" part-time day job.Below is an excerpt from an article posted by TMZ:"Brock Lesnar will NOT be disciplined by the WWE for
  
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• Live Chat: UFC 201 preview, Mark Hunt's anger, Nate Diaz vs. Conor McGregor rematch talk

  27-07-2016 15:50
  
  This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
  July has been a long month. Another weekend passes and there are fights to reflect on, but another weekend is in front of us, which means there's more ahead. From last week, there's Bellator 159 and UFC on FOX 20, which includes Holly Holm's loss to Valentina Shevchenko. The event result is good for the division as a whole and the ratings were sensational, but now all of that division's draws are coming off of losses.
  But we forge ahead. There are s
  
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• UFC signs new television contract in UK, Ireland

  27-07-2016 15:42
  
  UFC is remaining on BT Sport.
  The promotion announced Wednesday that it has renewed its broadcasting deal with BT Sport, which will see the channel retain exclusive television rights to the UFC in the United Kingdom and Ireland. According to a press release, BT Sport is committed to more than 150 hours of live UFC programming a year. The channel will now air every main card and non-Fight Pass prelim fight live, in addition to other programming.
  Terms of the new deal were not announced, however,
  
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• Jim Wallhead vs. Jessin Ayari booked for UFC Fight Night Hamburg

  27-07-2016 15:19
  
  "Judo" Jim Wallhead is finally getting a shot in the UFC.
  Wallhead (29-9) will replace Emil Meek versus Jessin Ayari (15-3) at UFC Fight Night Hamburg on Sept. 3, the promotion announced Wednesday.
  The British veteran, who made his MMA debut in 2005, has won his last four fights in a row. He's competed for BAMMA, Cage Warriors, KSW and Bellator, among other promotions, and holds notable wins over Che Mills, Frank Trigg, Joey Villasenor and Matt Veach. Wallhead is a member of the famed London Sho
  
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• Nate Diaz goes into fights thinking, ‘I’m probably gonna get knocked out’

  27-07-2016 15:00
  
  Most fighters say they're confident before stepping in the cage. Nate Diaz thinks that's all BS.
  Diaz admitted Tuesday night on "Conan" that he has a negative mindset before fights and works his way up from there.
  "I write it off from the beginning like, ‘I'm probably gonna get knocked out,'" Diaz said. "Just take that and accept it. And then go in there and make it happen. When it doesn't happen, when you come out with a win, that's pretty exciting."
  Diaz will meet Conor McGregor in a rem
  
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• Morning Report: Carlos Condit admits he'd rather fight someone else, but believes a win over Demian Maia earns him a title shot

  27-07-2016 14:00
  
  Former UFC interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit says if there was "any other way to get to No. 1contender" he'd want to take it, but believes a win over Demian Maia sets him up for a title shot. In January, Carlos Condit lost a narrow split decision to Robbie Lawler for the UFC welterweight championship. Afterwards, Condit was open about considering retirement out of concern for his health, saying he might only return if it was for a title. Then last month it was announced that Condi
  
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• Shevchenko, Barboza rise in new UFC rankings

  27-07-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Valentina Shevchenko’s win against Holly Holm at Fight Night Chicago on FOX rocked the bedrock of the women’s bantamweight divisional rankings Wednesday.Nine of the 15 women on the 135-pound list are in a new spot this week and Shevchenko is the biggest winner. Kyrgyzstan’s Shevchenko moves up four spots into serious title contention at No. 3 behind Ronda Rousey (2) and Miesha Tate (1).RELATED: Complete updated rankings | Shevchenko talks huge win after Fight Night Chicago
  
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• Nate Diaz talks Bieber, McGregor on Conan

  27-07-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Nate Diaz paid a special visit to Conan on July 26, 2016 to discuss his rematch with Conor McGregor at UFC 202, what really happened between him and Justin Bieber, and much more. Here are some of the clips from his appearance.UFC 202 tickets still available! | UFC 202 fight card Read the Full Article Here
  
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• Namajunas Finally Ready to Meet Title Expectations

  27-07-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The time is now for Rose Namajunas. Ever since her star-making turn on Season 20 of The Ultimate Fighter, where she fought her way to the finals before losing to Carla Esparza, expectations have been sky high for Namajunas. A subsequent three-fight winning streak that began against Angela Hill, and continued with Paige VanZant and Tecia Torres, only ratcheted the pressure even higher. But the 24-year-old has been urging everybody to calm down, claiming she was in no rush.Buy tickets now for 
  
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• Matt Brown isn’t sleeping on Jake Ellenberger

  27-07-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Jake Ellenberger may have only taken one victory in his last six outings, but Matt ‘The Immortal’ Brown certainly knows better than to think he’s in for an easy night’s work on July 30 at UFC 201.Like “The Juggernaut,” Brown has faced some of the greatest fighters in the world at welterweight. Based on what he has seen Ellenberger do to top-of-the-food-chain competition, he knows he’ll have to have his wits about him when they face off. Buy tickets now f
  
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• By the Numbers – UFC 201

  27-07-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
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  4Current ranking of Robbie Lawler on the UFC pound-for-pound list195UFC event where “Ruthless” successfully defended his UFC welterweight championship for the second time with a split-decision win over Carlos Condit16Knockdowns by Lawler across his 15 year pro MMA career9Knockdowns by Lawler inside the Octagon, tied with Jake Ellenberger for 2nd most in UFC welterweight history behind Thiago Alves’ 116KO/TKOs by Lawler, tied for 3rd most in UFC welterweight history815S
  
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• Former Interim Heavyweight Champ Shane Carwin Considering UFC Return

  27-07-2016 04:33 via sherdog.com
  
  Another massive heavyweight could be making a return to the Octagon in the near future.
  
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• Conor McGregor: Nate Diaz ‘won the lotto’ when he beat me

  27-07-2016 04:15
  
  Nate Diaz taped an appearance for "Conan" on Tuesday. Conor McGregor couldn't let that slide without chiming in.
  In a video message to Diaz on the TBS show, McGregor vowed to get his revenge at UFC 202 on Aug. 20 in Las Vegas. And he took a few shots at Diaz in the process.
  "I'm taking this contest very, very seriously," McGregor said. "I've flown in specific body types to replicate Nate's skinny, tall frame. The boy won the lotto the last time. He knows it; I know it. Well, Aug. 20 I get my rev
  
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• The MMA Hour - 340 - Mark Hunt

  27-07-2016 01:46
  Mark Hunt will talk about Brock Lesnar's failed drug tests and his future.
  
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• Report: WWE Won’t Punish Brock Lesnar for Failed UFC 200 Drug Tests

  27-07-2016 01:07 via sherdog.com
  
  While Brock Lesnar could be looking at a two-year suspension for a possible violation of the UFC’s Anti-Doping Policy, the crossover star apparently won’t face any discipline from World Wrestling Entertainment for the infraction.
  
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• Joe Rogan re-signs with UFC for ‘at least one more year,’ but with reduced schedule

  27-07-2016 01:00
  
  One of the longtime staples of the UFC is not going anywhere. There will just be a little less of him.
  Joe Rogan will remain on as the promotion's primary color commentator for at least another year, he said Tuesday on his Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Rogan said he'll have a reduced schedule: no more international travel and only pay-per-view events. No more FOX shows.
  "I was on the fence, man," Rogan said. "I just do too much sh*t. I'm too f*cking busy. After a while I'm like, I don't kno
  
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• Tyron Woodley: There’s Honor in Fighters from Same Camp Facing Each Other for Title

  27-07-2016 00:33 via sherdog.com
  
  While both Tyron Woodley and Robbie Lawler have American Top Team affiliations, the UFC 201 headlining combatants aren’t your typical training partners.
  
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• Holly Holm leads UFC on FOX 20 to best summer ratings in history

  27-07-2016 00:03
  
  Holly Holm may have lost two fights in a row, but her star power from the Ronda Rousey win in November made her one of the biggest ratings draws in FOX UFC history.The final three rounds of Holm's loss to Valentina Shevchenko on Saturday night from the United Center in Chicago drew 4,687,000 viewers, the fifth-best fight since UFC signed on with FOX in 2011. More impressive is that three of the four fights that beat that figure were during football season, when UFC ratings, because of the promot
  
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• UFC 201 Embedded, Episode 2: ‘They think he’s the boogeyman and I don’t’

  27-07-2016 00:02
  
  In the second episode of UFC 201 Embedded, Robbie Lawler goes fishing with his family, Tyron Woodley gets a haircut, Rose Namajunas gets in some last-minute training and Karolina Kowalkiewicz enjoys Georgia.
  
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