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• Meet Colombia's 'El Profe' in his classroom

  29-07-2016 21:00
  
  MMAFighting's Danny Segura catches up with UFC flyweight Fredy Serrano in Bogota, Colombia. Serrano or better know as 'El Profe,' talks about his decorated career in wrestling, competing against Henry Cejudo, MMA in Colombia, training with his wife, and more.
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• UFC 201 Embedded, Episode 5: 'I felt something crack'

  29-07-2016 19:55
  
  On the fifth episode of UFC 201 Embedded, welterweight champion Robbie Lawler shows off some moves to CNN host and Lawler-lookalike Coy Wire, Tyron Woodley is joined by his family, Rose Namajunas goes hiking with her dog Mishka, Karolina Kowalkiewicz tours around Atlanta, and more.
  
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• Ricardo Abreu Receives 2-Year Ban Following Positive Drug Test

  29-07-2016 19:44
  
  USADA announced on Friday that TUF 3 veteran Ricardo Abreu has received a two-year suspension following a positive out-of-competition test result leading up to a UFC fight.Abreu tested positive in an out-of-competition test administered to him by USADA on June 3rd and popped hot for 19-norandrosterone (19-NA) and 19-noretiocholanolone – both metabolites of banned anabolic steroids.Abreu's suspension is retroactive to the July 1st date, so his suspension will be served by July 1, 2018.
  
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• Randy Brown: Touch N’ Going To UFC Fight Night In Texas (Exclusive Interview)

  29-07-2016 19:35
  
  Randy "Rude Boy" Brown is only 26 years old and already shows the maturity of someone who has been in the fight game for years. With his even keeled temperament and happy go lucky personality, you would never guess that he is one of the most dangerous prospects in MMA today. With his first Professional loss behind him, Randy Brown is ready to show why he is justifiably the hottest prospect in the UFC's Welterweight division.Brown never seems to be affected by the pressure. A little bit of n
  
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• UFC Middleweight Ricardo Abreu Receives 2-Year Suspension from USADA

  29-07-2016 19:33 via sherdog.com
  
  Ricardo Abreu has been suspended for two years by the United States Anti-Doping Agency after testing positive for a banned substance in an out-of-competition test on June 3.
  
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• Dana White: ‘I Would Have Signed a 55-Year Deal’ to Remain with UFC Under New Owners

  29-07-2016 19:21 via sherdog.com
  
  Dana White is no longer working alongside close friend Lorenzo Fertitta in the UFC, but there was no hesitation when it came time to sign the contract to stay and work for the promotion’s new ownership group.
  
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• UFC’s Ricardo Abreu suspended two years by USADA for positive steroid test

  29-07-2016 19:20
  
  An Ultimate Fighter Brazil alum is the latest to be hit with a UFC anti-doping policy violation.
  USADA suspended UFC middleweight Ricardo Abreu for two years after he tested positive for two steroid metabolites in an out-of-competition test, the UFC's anti-doping partner announced Friday. The sample was taken June 3. Abreu is not eligible to return to the Octagon until July 1, 2018.
  Norandrosterone and noretiocholanolone were the two substances found in Abreu's system. Both are metabolites of th
  
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• Jeremy Stephens Seeking Fight With Frankie Edgar Next

  29-07-2016 18:45
  
  [embed]https://twitter.com/LiLHeathenMMA/status/759056348243894274[/embed]Jeremy Stephens views Frankie Edgar as the perfect stepping stone to challenging for the UFC featherweight title.That's why Stephens wants to test his skills against the former UFC champion and multi-time title challenger.Stephens (25-12) picked up a May decision over another former champion, Renan Barao, in his most recent fight. He is 5-3 over his last eight, with all three losses coming via decision.Edgar fell to Jose A
  
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• UFC 201 Results: Play-by-Play & Updates

  29-07-2016 18:38 via sherdog.com
  
  Sherdog's live UFC 201 coverage kicks off Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.
  
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• Khabib Nurmagomedov wants title shot, but calls Eddie Alvarez fight 'not interesting'

  29-07-2016 18:30
  
  The UFC lightweight division was shaken up in the month of July as a new champion was crowned on July 7 when Eddie Alvarez stopped reigning champion Rafael dos Anjos in the first round at UFC Fight Night 90. The bout result was an upset according to the oddsmakers and has thrown the division into a bit of uncertainty in terms of what's next.
  According to the top-ranked lightweight in the division, however, the choice of who Alvarez should face next is pretty clear.
  "For me, it's nothing changed
  
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• Dana White’s Appearance On “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Discussing UFC Sale, RNC

  29-07-2016 18:13
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAHnb3TyGg8[/embed]UFC president Dana White made an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Thursday night, sounding off as only he can on a number of subjects.The YouTube page for the ABC show has posted three videos of the interview, including segments on White discussing the $4 billion sale of the UFC, his speech at the recent Republican National Convention and how he got started with the UFC.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG60rkF26qc[/embed][embed]htt
  
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• UFC 201 Video “The Matchup” With Rose Namajunas-Karolina Kowalkiewicz

  29-07-2016 18:05
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVbEkQynFoM[/embed]A key strawweight contest is set for the UFC 201 co-main event Saturday night, as Rose Namajunas takes on Karolina Kowalkiewicz.Namajunas has scored successive wins over Tecia Torres, Paige VanZant and Angela Hill since a 2014 loss to Carla Esparza in the finals of the tournament to crown the first-ever UFC 115-pound champion. "Thug" finished both VanZant and Hill, while scoring a decision in April over Torres.Kowalkiewicz made her Octago
  
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• Despite Mounting Losses, Jake Ellenberger Enjoying UFC 201 Fight Week

  29-07-2016 18:01
  
  Jake Ellenberger has seen his stock fall over recent years and knows the pressure to win is growing ahead of UFC 201 Saturday night and his welterweight fight with Matt Brown.But Ellenberger remains focused on just enjoying the moment as he told MMAjunkie earlier this week.“Being honest with myself, there’s times where you’re doing it because you have to, not because you want to,” Ellenberger said. “You know, that’s life. I really have been looking forward to
  
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• Ian McCall’s Response To UFC 201 Fight Cancellation: “Whatever”

  29-07-2016 17:48
  
  Ian McCall has not fought since early 2015."Uncle Creepy" was expected to return to action Saturday night at UFC 201 vs. Justin Scoggins in the pay-per-view main card opener. However, Scoggins' body stopped cutting weight Thursday and officials removed the entire fight.McCall (13-5-1) will still receive his show money after successfully weighing in, according to a report by MMAjunkie.“Whatever,” McCall said. “As much as I like Justin, I want to be a (expletive) and say somethin
  
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• UFC Fighters Offer Up Their UFC 201 Predictions (Video)

  29-07-2016 17:41
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv3VAea_RPA[/embed]Kelvin Gastelum, Julianna Pena, Amanda Nunes and others offer up their fight predictions for Saturday night's main and co-main events at UFC 201.In the penultimate bout, Rose Namajunas and Karolina Kowalkiewicz square off in a key strawweight contest. The winner could likely be the next title challenger in the 115-pound division.The main event for the night is for the welterweight title, as Robbie Lawler defends his belt against Tyron Woo
  
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• Eddie Alvarez, Amanda Nunes Host UFC 201 Q&A From Atlanta On MMA News

  29-07-2016 17:35
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDuGa71YqsQ[/embed]UFC champions Eddie Alvarez and Amanda Nunes will field questions from fans in attendance Friday during the UFC 201 Q&A session from the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.You can watch the entire event live right here on MMA News in the video above. The session is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET.
  
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• Changes Made To UFC 201 Fight Card After Scoggins-McCall Removal

  29-07-2016 17:33
  
  With Justin Scoggins being forced out of a planned main card opener with Ian McCall at UFC 201 Saturday night, officials announced two changes to the fight card.Flyweights Ryan Benoit and Fredy Serrano will now kick-start the pay-per-view portion of the night from Atlanta and the Philips Arena, while heavyweights Anthony Hamilton and Damian Grabowski have been elevated from the UFC Fight Pass prelims to the televised FOX Sports 2 portion of the lineup.Scoggins was well over the flyweight limit T
  
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• After Ultimate Fighter controversy, Jodie Esquibel didn’t want to ‘wait around’ for UFC call

  29-07-2016 17:30
  
  Jodie Esquibel had a choice. After what was a controversial end to her short run on The Ultimate Fighter 24, she could have hung around and anticipated a call from the UFC to fight. Or she could have continued her promising career in a familiar place: Invicta FC.
  Esquibel chose the latter.
  "I'm back in Invicta, because I'm not about to wait around for anybody right now," Esquibel told MMA Fighting. ... "It was kind of like, well that's all great and I'll be ready for the [UFC] call no matter wha
  
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• UFC 201 Main Event All Set After Lawler, Woodley Weigh-In Early

  29-07-2016 17:29
  
  UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler and challenger Tyron Woodley each weighed in successfully Friday morning, tipping the scales at 170 pounds each.Lawler and Woodley headline Saturday night's UFC 201 card from Atlanta and the Philips Arena.
  As part of a change in weigh-in procedures, the UFC has been using early-morning times to get the fighters all set, allowing for more recovery before fight-night.MMAjunkie was on-scene for the early weigh-ins, providing complete results, which you can fi
  
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• UFC 201 Weigh-in Results: Lawler, Woodley Cleared for Title Tilt

  29-07-2016 17:15 via sherdog.com
  
  One of the most popular fighters in mixed martial arts will be back in action Saturday night as “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler will look to make it three consecutive title defenses in the main event of UFC 201.
  
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• Invicta FC 18 Weigh-in Results: Grasso, Esquibel on Target for Tussle

  29-07-2016 16:59 via sherdog.com
  
  A pivotal strawweight matchup is set to headline Invicta FC 18 Friday night as Alexa Grasso and Jodie Esquibel will lock horns in a battle that is critical to both women.
  
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• Fredy Serrano vs. Ryan Benoit moved to UFC 201 main card

  29-07-2016 16:01
  
  With Justin Scoggins having weight-cutting issues, and having to be removed from the UFC 201 card, the flyweight clash between Fredy Serrano and Ryan Benoit has been moved to the UFC 201 main card, according to UFC officials.
  The UFC statement is below:Due to issues with his weight cut, flyweight contender Justin Scogginsinformed UFC officials that he cannot make the contracted weight for hisUFC 201 bout against Ian McCall on Saturday. Subsequently, the bout hasbeen pulled from the card.UFC 201,
  
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• UFC 201 Q&A with Eddie Alvarez, Amanda Nunes

  29-07-2016 16:00
  
  At the UFC 201 Q&A, UFC champions Eddie Alvarez and Amanda Nunes will answer questions from the fans on Friday afternoon in Atlanta. The video is expected to begin at 2 p.m. ET.
  
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• UFC 201 weigh-in video

  29-07-2016 15:00
  
  At the UFC 201 weigh-ins, all 24 fighters taking part in Saturday night's UFC 201 fights will step on the scale Friday evening, and we'll have the live video here at MMAFighting.com.In the main event, Robbie Lawler and Tyron Woodley will have to make the welterweight limit of 170 pounds.The UFC 201 weigh-in takes place at 4 p.m. ET, and the video is above.Main card (PPV at 10 p.m. ET)
  Robbie Lawler vs. Tyron Woodley
  Rose Namajunas vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz
  Matt Brown vs. Jake Ellenberger
  Francis
  
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• Morning Report: Robbie Lawler thinks Conor McGregor shouldn't be mentioned with him, says he is 'a little different' than everybody else

  29-07-2016 14:00
  
  UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler explains his chilling statements about taking Conor McGregor's soul in a fight. Robbie Lawler might be the one guy in the UFC who doesn't want a "red panty night."
  At the Go Big press conference ahead of Conor McGregor's scheduled fight with Jose Aldo last year, he famously declared that he was "the money fight at all weight divisions" in MMA and that signing to fight him was a "celebration" worth calling your wife to break out the "red panties." McGr
  
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• Dana White says he 'Howard Hughes'd' himself for a couple of days after UFC sale

  29-07-2016 13:31
  
  Now that the UFC has sold to WME-IMG for a little over four billion dollars, it's time to see how things will change. Yet one constant even after cashing in for over $300 million dollars seems to be UFC president Dana White, who will remain the public face of the UFC for at least five more years.
  White appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel Show on Thursday night, just three days before UFC 201 in Atlanta, and laid down how it feels to be cashing in so big on an original $2 million dollar investment betwe
  
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• UFC 201: Lawler vs Woodley weigh-in results

  29-07-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC 201, which is headlined by the UFC welterweight title fight between Robbie Lawler and Tyron Woodley, and the women’s strawweight clash between Rose Namajunas and Karolina Kowalkiewicz, airs live on Pay-Per-View from the Philips Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, July 30 at 10pm ET / 7pm PT.Four prelim bouts will air live on FS2 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT, and the event's first two prelims will air exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS beginning at 7pm ET / 4pm PT.Main Event – UFC welterweight title f
  
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• Tweets of the Week - 7/29

  29-07-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC 201: Lawler vs Woodley#UFC201 Embedded: @Ruthless_RL vs @TWooodley | Episode 3 is LIVEhttps://t.co/qo6LRz5P5k https://t.co/uA4qAPI4uP— #UFC201 (@ufc) July 27, 2016 check out @UFC snapchat! Gave @t_hurshy an idea and she nailed it! @Bitmoji +@TWooodley inspired by @E40 "choices" pic.twitter.com/SAaR5m4UBH— Shanda (@UFC_Shanda) July 27, 2016 The matchup between @IAmTheImmortal & @Ellenberger​MMA gets broken down by the fighters themselves!#UFC201 https://t.co/1R
  
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• On The Rise: UFC 201 Edition

  29-07-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Tucked beneath this weekend’s welterweight championship fight, and the collection of bouts featuring established contenders jockeying for position, rest three bouts featuring a trio of athletes trying to make their way into that group in the future.While they aren’t established names now – or lost some momentum after a hot start a couple years ago in one instance – these are three fighters fans could be hearing a lot more from in the next year, provided all goes well in A
  
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• Graves' throwback demeanor will be on display at UFC 201

  29-07-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Michael Graves is a throwback.In an age of Instagram celebrity and style over substance, the 25-year-old welterweight lives at the other end of the spectrum, surprising more than a few people when he lamented gaining entry into the UFC by being a part of Team American Top Team on Season 21 of The Ultimate Fighter.It’s not that Graves is ungrateful for the opportunity to get his foot in the door; it’s just that he would have preferred to earn the call to the Octagon the old-fashioned
  
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• ATT Chief Lambert Breaks Down UFC 201 Main Event

  29-07-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  ATLANTA All eyes inside Philips Arena will be on the Octagon this Saturday night when Bruce Buffer introduces the headliners for UFC 201: Welterweight champion “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler and No. 1 contender “The Chosen One” Tyron Woodley. Well, except for American Top Team patriarch Dan Lambert. He’ll admittedly be sitting in the corner of one of their locker rooms, watching it on TV.RELATED: Watch: UFC 201 main/co-main predictions | Top 5 Media Day Moments 
  
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• Invicta FC 18 Results: Grasso vs. Esquibel

  29-07-2016 06:00
  
  MMA Fighting has Invicta FC 18 results for the Grasso vs. Esquibel fight card Friday night in Kansas City, Kansas.Alexa Grasso will square off against Jodie Esquibel in the main event. In the co-main event, Christine Stanley comes in on short notice to square off against Agnieszka Niedzwiedz.Check out Invicta FC 18 results below.Main card (UFC Fight Pass at 8 p.m. ET)
  Alexa Grasso vs. Jodie Esquibel
  Agnieszka Niedzwiedz vs. Christine Stanley
  Cindy Dandois vs. Jessamyn Duke
  Megan Anderson vs. Peg
  
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• Justin Scoggins Withdraws from UFC 201 Due to Weight-Cutting Issues

  29-07-2016 04:02 via sherdog.com
  
  Justin Scoggins has pulled out of a scheduled clash with Ian McCall at UFC 201 due to trouble with his weight cut.
  
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• Photos: ‘Cyborg’ Santos before and after surgery

  29-07-2016 04:01
  
  Evangelista Santos underwent a successful seven-hour surgery Wednesday in Texas to fix a broken skull. It wasn injury sustained during his TKO loss to Michael Page at Bellator 158, and he sent a few photos to MMA Fighting after leaving the hospital on Thursday night.
  "I had surgery yesterday, and thank God everything went fine," Santos told MMA Fighting before leaving the hospital on Thrusday. "It lasted seven hours, and the hospital will give Bellator a full report later today. God guided the d
  
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• Justin Scoggins out of UFC 201 fight against Ian McCall

  29-07-2016 03:45
  
  Ian McCall might not compete at UFC 201 after all.The flyweight fighter needs a new opponent for Saturday's UFC event after Justin Scoggins has been forced to drop out, according to sources.Bloody Elbow broke the news that it was over weight issues.The UFC still hasn't commented on the change. McCall could get a last-minute opponent or be moved to another card. It's also not clear which fight will replace McCall vs. Scoggins on the main card if the latter is the case.Robbie Lawler will defend hi
  
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• Luke Rockhold Wants Fight With Anderson Silva

  29-07-2016 02:49
  
  [embed]https://twitter.com/LukeRockhold/status/758826219479584768[/embed]How about this for some matchmaking.Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold vs. former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva.Rockhold, who lost the belt to Michael Bisping earlier this year, brought up a three-year-old story about "The Spider" and his camp seeking a bout between the two on social media Thursday.Silva, meanwhile, stepped in on short notice and faced Daniel Cormier at UFC 200 earlier this month, los
  
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• UFC Rankings: Valentina Shevchenko Rockets Up The Charts

  29-07-2016 01:47
  
  Amanda Nunes, Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey are the only three female bantamweight fighters now ranked ahead of Valentina Shevchenko in the latest UFC rankings.Shevchenko jumped four spots to No. 3 after besting former champion Holly Holm at UFC on FOX 20 this past weekend. Holm, who suffered her second straight loss, fell to fourth.Raquel Pennington and Katlyn Chookagian also moved up in the Top-15.Dooho Choi made his debut in the featherweight rankings, coming in at No. 12. Gilbert Melendez ret
  
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• UFC Fight Night 94 Receives New Fight After Injury

  29-07-2016 01:43
  
  Officials have signed Danielle Taylor to make her Octagon debut at UFC Fight Night 92 next week, as she will face Maryna Moroz.The bout will kickoff the FOX Sports 1 main card from Salt Lake City.Taylor (7-1) is replacing Justine Kish, who was forced out with an injury. The California prospect owns three knockout wins to her credit and avenged her lone loss recently.Moroz (7-1) improved to 2-1 with the UFC when she bested Cristina Stanciu in April. Her other Octagon win came over top contender J
  
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• BJ Penn Targets November For His Return To The UFC

  29-07-2016 01:39
  
  Former champion BJ Penn remains dead-set on competing once again inside the Octagon.Penn, who has not fought since a 2014 loss to Frankie Edgar, will complete his suspension from the USADA in late September. "The Prodigy" told news outlet KHON2 that he hopes to fight in November and at featherweight once again.“The fight now should be around November,” Penn said. “That’s when we’re looking to come back, so we’re going to talk to the UFC and 100-percent, we wan
  
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• Edson Barboza Prefers Someone Other Than Will Brooks

  29-07-2016 01:34
  
  Edson Barboza has no problem trading blows with former Bellator lightweight champion Will Brooks.He just has his sights set on someone else.Barboza, who scored a victory over Gilbert Melendez at UFC on FOX 20 recently, was "called-out" by Brooks for a fight this October in Oregon. However, the Brazilian could have trouble getting clearance to fight at that time and put in a full training camp due to an ankle injury."I want fights that put me close to the No. 1 contender (spot)," Barboza told MMA
  
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• Report: Justin Scoggins Off UFC 201 Bout Due To Weight Issues

  29-07-2016 01:29
  
  [embed]https://twitter.com/EliasCepeda/status/758792774032306176[/embed]According to reports, Justin Scoggins will not be allowed to fight Ian McCall this Saturday night at UFC 201.The flyweight bout is scheduled to kickoff the pay-per-view broadcast from the Philips Arena in Atlanta.Scoggins (11-2) has won each of his last two, scoring decisions over Ray Borg and Josh Sampo. McCall (13-5-1) has not fought since a 2015 loss to John Lineker via decision.
  UFC 201 features welterweight champion Rob
  
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• Catch The Live Invicta FC 18 Weigh-Ins On MMA News

  29-07-2016 01:22
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yKNI5dNVHE[/embed]Live weigh-ins for Invicta FC 18 go down this evening at 8 p.m. ET and you can see a live stream right here on MMA News.The card takes place on UFC Fight Pass Friday night and features Alexa Grasso meeting Jodie Esquibel in the main event. That bout will be a title-eliminator in the strawweight division.Below is the complete card for the event, which begins at 8 p.m. ET as well:
  Alexa Grasso vs. Jodie EsquibelAgnieszka Niedzwiedz vs. Chri
  
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• “Cyborg” Santos Goes Through Seven-Hour Surgery For Fractured Skull

  29-07-2016 01:19
  
  Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos is now recovering after surgery for his fractured skull.Santos told MMA Fighting that he went through a seven-hour surgery to fix the damage suffered during a knockout loss to Michael Page in England recently."I had surgery yesterday, and thank God everything went fine," Santos said. "It lasted seven hours, and the hospital will give Bellator a full report later today. God guided the doctors in this surgery so everything went well."Santos, who was previously married t
  
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• Chad Mendes Blames Skin Cream For Failed Drug Test

  29-07-2016 01:15
  
  Chad Mendes believes a skin cream is to blame for his failed drug test and subsequent two-year suspension from MMA."I've always just accepted it and put it on, not thinking about anything," Mendes said during an appearance on "The Drive" recently (thanks to MMA Fighting for transcribing). "This is one of the cases that it had something in it that was on the USADA quote-unquote banned list. My situation was just kind of bad luck, I feel. Ultimately, I broke the rules. Did I use it? Of course. I d
  
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