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• Wilson Reis says it's 'not fair' for TUF 24 winner to get next title shot

  31-07-2016 23:00
  
  ATLANTA -- After his impressive win at UFC 201, flyweight contender Wilson Reis talked about the change of opponent, his submission over Hector Sandoval, whether a title shot should be next, and much more.
  
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• UFC 201 Aftermath: Reflecting on Robbie Lawler's legendary run

  31-07-2016 21:00
  
  No disrespect to Tyron Woodley, who certainly earned his moment in the sun by winning the UFC welterweight title with a first-round knockout of Robbie Lawler on Saturday night in Atlanta.
  But the morning after UFC 201, I find myself admiring just what the former champion has managed to accomplish over the past three years, because we may never see anything like it again.
  Imagine, here in 2016, a young, talented fighter on the roster with star potential -- say a Cody Garbrandt or a Max Holloway -
  
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• Video: Dana White Recaps UFC 201: Lawler vs. Woodley 2 Pay-Per-View

  31-07-2016 20:24
  
  https://youtu.be/1e1Q5xuA7McFollowing Saturday night's UFC pay-per-view event, UFC President Dana White spoke backstage with Megan Olivi to share his thoughts on what was an eventful evening in Atlanta, Georgia.Regarding the Lawler-Woodley main event ending so quickly and violently, White offered the following take to Olivi."That's exactly how everyone thought it would go. If Tyron Woodley could catch him in the first round with his fast, explosive punches he would probably catch Robbie and knoc
  
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• The Weekly Grind: Conor McGregor races golf cart, Amanda Nunes buys her girlfriend a present

  31-07-2016 19:00
  
  The life of a professional fighter isn't all glitz and glamour. As if getting punched, kicked, kneed, choked and twisted into a pretzel on a regular basis isn't enough, fighters attract a general wackiness that makes their lives, well...interesting.
  To commemorate these day-to-day hardships, slip-ups, pranks, and more, we bring you, "The Weekly Grind."When your manager emails Joe Silva:I'm ready to @ufc
  — Shane Carwin (@ShaneCarwin) July 27, 2016Just dropped my baby sis off at the air
  
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• After UFC 201 win, Jorge Masvidal wants 'easy payday' against Matt Brown

  31-07-2016 18:00
  
  ATLANTA -- Jorge Masvidal talks about his decision win over Ross Pearson at UFC 201, whether he was worried after hearing the judges' scorecards, his status at welterweight, why he wants an "easy payday" against Matt Brown next, and much more.
  
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• Dana White: UFC briefly cut Jake Ellenberger before UFC 201

  31-07-2016 17:00
  
  If you get a second chance in life, you have to make the most of the opportunity. According to UFC president Dana White, that's exactly what UFC welterweight Jake Ellenberger did on Saturday at UFC 201.
  Ellenberger, 31, went into Saturday's fight with Matt Brown not merely as the betting underdog, but having lost five of his last six fights. The UFC never stated Ellenberger's job was on the line, but as it turned out, it may have been.
  Speaking to FS1 after UFC 201, White revealed the UFC briefl
  
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• UFC releases new UFC 202 promo

  31-07-2016 16:30
  
  With UFC 202 just around the corner, the UFC released a new promo for the highly anticipated card Aug. 20 in Las Vegas. The main event is a rematch between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. The promo is above.
  
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• Video: UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2 “Extended Preview”

  31-07-2016 16:08
  
  https://youtu.be/PqdCzdQPenMOn late Saturday evening, UFC released the official "Extended Preview" for their next pay-per-view, which is expected to be among the biggest of all-time.UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor faces the only man to ever beat him inside the Octagon, Nate Diaz, in an immediate 170-pound rematch.The official description for UFC 202: Extended Preview reads as follows:"In arguably the most anticipated rematch in UFC history, Conor McGregor takes on Nate Diaz in the main
  
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• Julianna Pena says UFC is 'still waiting on Honda' before offering title shot

  31-07-2016 16:00
  
  ATLANTA -- UFC bantamweight contender Julianna Pena talked about doing media obligations with champion Amanda Nunes, whether her next fight will be for the title, the chances Ronda Rousey comes back to the UFC, and much more.
  
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• Tyron Woodley wants ‘money fights’ against Nick Diaz, Georges St-Pierre next

  31-07-2016 15:00
  
  Deserve ain't got nothing to do with it.
  While Stephen Thompson seems to be the No. 1 contender at welterweight, new champion Tyron Woodley has other plans for his first title defense. Woodley, who knocked out Robbie Lawler in the main event of UFC 201 on Saturday night in Atlanta, wants Nick Diaz or Georges St-Pierre next.
  "These guys are legends," Woodley said at the post-fight press conference. "Nick Diaz is a top-five welterweight of all time in my eyes. Georges St-Pierre is the No. 1 welter
  
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• Robbie Lawler makes no excuse for loss: 'He caught me with that ol' T-Wood bomb'

  31-07-2016 14:00
  
  Robbie Lawler had to know the question was coming.
  After losing his UFC welterweight title to Tyron Woodley via first-round knockout on Saturday night at UFC 201, the idea that all those minutes logged in the Octagon engaging in Fight of the Year-caliber brawls with the fiercest competitors his division had to offer had finally caught up to him came front and center.
  But Lawler remains as no-nonsense as always. And the way he sees it, he simply got caught by a fighter who has long been well-know
  
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• Karolina Kowalkiewicz calls to fight Joanna Jedrzejczyk: ‘I think she's scared'

  31-07-2016 13:00
  
  The next UFC strawweight title fight may very well be a home game for both competitors.
  Undefeated Polish contender Karolina Kowalkiewicz scored the biggest win of her career on Saturday, capturing a split decision over Rose Namajunas at UFC 201 to vault into pole position for the next title shot against UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Afterward, Kowalkiewicz wasted little time calling out her Polish countrywoman.
  "I want the fight with Joanna," Kowalkiewicz said at the UFC 201 post
  
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• UFC 201 post-fight show

  31-07-2016 12:48
  
  ATLANTA -- After UFC 201, MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani and Jed Meshew break down the top storylines coming out of Saturday's event.
  
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• Coach Duke Roufus reacts to Tyron Woodley's quick win over Robbie Lawler

  31-07-2016 09:26
  
  ATLANTA -- Following Tyron Woodley's big win over Robbie Lawler at UFC 201, coach Duke Roufus talked about working with Woodley, why he isn't surprised Woodley knocked Lawler out in the first round, the latest on Anthony Pettis, and much more.
  
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• Robbie Lawler Dismisses Speculation That Recent Battles Led to KO Loss at UFC 201

  31-07-2016 09:18 via sherdog.com
  
  It may have just been a matter of time.
  
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• Tyron Woodley expected to finish Robbie Lawler in the first round

  31-07-2016 09:01
  
  ATLANTA -- At UFC 201, Tyron Woodley knocked out Robbie Lawler to become the welterweight champion. He spoke to MMA Fighting about the win, fighting Georges St-Pierre or Nick Diaz, and much more.
  
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• Tyron Woodley expected to finish Robbie Lawler early

  31-07-2016 09:01
  
  ATLANTA -- At UFC 201, Tyron Woodley knocked out Robbie Lawler to become the welterweight champion. He spoke to MMA Fighting about the win, fighting Georges St-Pierre or Nick Diaz, and much more.
  
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• Dana White: Jedrzejczyk-Kowalkiewicz Title Bout Not Official, But ‘Makes Sense’

  31-07-2016 08:55 via sherdog.com
  
  Although announcer Joe Rogan made it sound like a done deal in a post-fight interview at UFC 201, a strawweight championship showdown between Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Karolina Kowalkiewicz is not official.
  
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• New Champ Tyron Woodley Seeking ‘Money Fights’ Against Nick Diaz, Georges St. Pierre

  31-07-2016 08:23 via sherdog.com
  
  Tyron Woodley doesn’t appear to be interested in making his first welterweight title defense against the most highly-ranked opponent.
  
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• UFC 201 bonuses: Rose Namajunas and Karolina Kowalkiewicz take home FOTN honors

  31-07-2016 07:43
  
  It was Tyron Woodley's night in Atlanta.
  Not only did the American Top Team fighter defeat Robbie Lawler to take home the UFC's welterweight title at UFC 201 on Saturday, he also took home $50,000 in bonus money.
  Woodley was awarded a Performance of the Night honor for his knockout of Lawler, which took place at the 2:12 of the first round. It was only the second time in Lawler's 16-year professional career that he'd been finished via KO. The first came against Nick Diaz at UFC 47 in 2004.
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• UFC 201 in Tweets: Pros react to Tyron Woodley's knockout of Robbie Lawler, more

  31-07-2016 07:28
  
  Tyron Woodley kicked over the apple cart and is the new UFC welterweight champion. Check out the reactions below from your favorite fighters in the sport.LAWLER vs. WOODLEY
  Holy shit!!!!!!!!!!!
  — Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) July 31, 2016This world does not make sense #UFC201
  — Kevin Lee (@MoTownPhenom) July 31, 2016Awesome fight and a monster right hand by @TWooodley congrats!!
  — Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) July 31, 2016That was a good performance by @TWooodley congrats #
  
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• UFC 201 Report: Bonus Winners, Attendance, Live Gate Announced

  31-07-2016 07:25
  
  [embed]https://twitter.com/ufc/status/759620706137100288[/embed]During the post-fight press conference for UFC 201, the bonus winners from the night were announced.Picking up an additional $50,000 each were Tyron Woodley and Jake Ellenberger as "Performance of the Night" winners. Woodley knocked out Robbie Lawler to become the new UFC welterweight champion, while Ellenberger finished Matt Brown.Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Rose Namajunas were selected as the "Fight of the Night," with each lady ear
  
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• UFC 201 Bonuses: Woodley, Ellenberger, Kowalkiewicz, Namajunas Pocket $50K Awards

  31-07-2016 07:23 via sherdog.com
  
  Tyron Woodley had a short night at UFC 201, but two minutes of cage time was all “The Chosen One” needed to collect a new belt and a $50,000 bonus check.
  
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• Marlon Moraes successfully defends title, Lance Palmer regains belt at WSOF 32

  31-07-2016 07:21
  
  Marlon Moraes ended his World Series of Fighting contract in devastating fashion at the XFINITY Arena in Everett, Wash.
  The WSOF bantamweight champion, who defended his title for the first time in 2015 against Josh Hill, met the Canadian talent one more time inside the cage Saturday night, and improved to 10-0 under the promotion’s banner with a devastating knockout 38 seconds into the second round.
  "I beat him two times and I think I proved to everyone how good I am," said the free agent
  
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• Karolina Kowalkiewicz-Rose Namajunas Video Highlights From UFC 201

  31-07-2016 07:21
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw62pRNHOCU[/embed]With the likely No. 1 contender spot in the UFC's strawweight division up for grabs Saturday night at UFC 201, Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Rose Namajunas went to war inside the Philips Arena in Atlanta.After three rounds of back-and-forth action, it was Kowalkiewicz remaining unbeaten and improving to 10-0 i her career with a split decision win.
  
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• Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Rose Namajunas full fight video highlights

  31-07-2016 07:10
  
  Watch Rose Namajunas vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz full fight video highlights from UFC 201's co-main event above, courtesy of FOX Sports 1.
  UFC 201 took place July 30, 2016 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. UFC strawweight contenders Rose Namajunas (5-3) and Karolina Kowalkiewicz (10-0) squared off in the night's co-main event, which aired live on pay-per-view. Catch the video highlights above.
  For more on Kowalkiewicz vs. Namajunas, check out the play-by-play courtesy of MMAFight
  
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• Tyron Woodley vs. Robbie Lawler full fight video highlights

  31-07-2016 07:08
  
  Watch Tyron Woodley vs. Robbie Lawler full fight video highlights from UFC 201's main event above, courtesy of FOX Sports 1.
  UFC 201 took place July 30, 2016 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler (21-11, 1 NC) looked to defend his title against Tyron Woodley (16-3) in the night's main event, which aired live on pay-per-view. Catch the video highlights above.
  For more on Woodley vs. Lawler, check out the play-by-play courtesy of MMAFighting.com's C
  
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• Tyron Woodley-Robbie Lawler Video Highlights From UFC 201

  31-07-2016 07:07
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydjUB_x0GRk[/embed]Unfortunately, FOX Sports is unable to really show us much from UFC 201 due to copyright laws with the card airing on pay-per-view, but you can witness the celebration of Tyron Woodley becoming welterweight champion in the video above.Woodley knocked out Robbie Lawler in the main event, becoming the ninth unified champion in the division. He also earned the quickest finish in welterweight title history with the performance.In the video be
  
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• UFC 201 Talking Points: Woodley enjoying moment & more

  31-07-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  ATLANTA In the battle of top welterweights in the world, the nicknames gave it all away: The Chosen One reigns supreme. Tyron Woodley made easy work of Robbie Lawler to lay claim to the UFC belt he has long coveted, an achievement made sweeter since he was a slight underdog before the fight. But ask Woodley and he’ll tell you he saw the moment happening hours before. “I was just nervous that I wasn’t nervous” Woodley revealed about his thoughts before his fight. “So
  
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• UFC 201 Bonus Recap

  31-07-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Fight Of The Night: Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs Rose Namajunas Performance Bonuses: Tyron Woodley and Jake Ellenberger • The three-round war between top women’s strawweight contenders, Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs Rose Namajunas, saw a razor-thin margin on the judges scorecard and earned top fight honors at UFC 201. • Jake Ellenberger came out swinging and ended up getting two knockdowns in the fight en-route to a first round win against Matt Brown to earn the first of two performance b
  
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• World Series Of Fighting Following UFC Into NYC This December

  31-07-2016 06:52
  
  The World Series of Fighting will follow on the heels of the UFC, bringing MMA to New York City this December.Announced during Saturday night's WSOF 32 card on NBC Sports Network, WSOF 36 will take place from Madison Square Garden on New Year's Eve.Here is the complete release from the promotion:On the heels of the historic and long-awaited passage of legislation making professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) bouts legal in New York State, World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) tonight announced
  
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• WSOF 32 Results: Marlon Moraes Defends, Lance Palmer Reclaims

  31-07-2016 06:47
  
  Marlon Moraes proved once again he is the best bantamweight not competing in the UFC, finishing Josh Hill in the main event of World Series of Fighting 32 Saturday night.Going opposite UFC 201, the NBC Sports Network card featured a pair of title fights.Moraes stormed through Hill, knocking him out just 38 seconds into the second round to remain WSOF bantamweight champion.In the co-main event, Lance Palmer reclaimed the featherweight strap with a majority decision over Alexandre Almeida.The card
  
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• Robbie Lawler On UFC 202 Loss: “It Is What It Is”

  31-07-2016 06:39
  
  Robbie Lawler has been around MMA long enough to know that anybody can defeat anybody on any given night.Lawler fell victim to that at UFC 201 Saturday night, as Tyron Woodley handed him just his second career knockout loss in the first round. "Ruthless" dropped the UFC welterweight title in defeat, falling for the first time since a 2014 decision defeat to Johny Hendricks."It is what it is," Lawler said. "My hand went down, he threw a punch over the top and he caught me."I expected that kind of
  
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• Tyron Woodley Captures UFC Gold In Atlanta At UFC 201

  31-07-2016 06:36
  
  With his powerful right hand, Tyron Woodley sent Robbie Lawler crashing down to the canvas.Woodley finished Lawler in the opening round Saturday night at UFC 201, becoming the ninth UFC welterweight champion in the process."I was in the back and I was relaxed," he said. "I was extremely relaxed. Robbie is a friend of mine and I admire his career, but I have been envisioning this belt around my waist since I first stepped inside this Octagon."If you set a goal, you can reach a goal."Despite not f
  
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• Tyron Woodley Dethrones Robbie Lawler, Delivers Clean Stoppage in UFC 201 Headliner

  31-07-2016 06:35 via sherdog.com
  
  Tyrone Woodley knocks out Robbie Lawler to become ninth welterweight champion in UFC history.
  
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• Video: UFC 201 Post-Fight Press Conference From Atlanta, GA.

  31-07-2016 06:34
  
  https://youtu.be/tNTR-qn6XfwFeatured above is the video player needed to watch the official UFC 201 post-fight press conference live tonight right here at MMANews.com (as well as a complete archive of the entire presser once it's over).Tune into the above player to watch as Tyron Woodley discusses his big Welterweight title victory over Robbie Lawler, Karolina Kowalkiewicz discuss her win over Rose Namajunas to earn the next UFC Women's Strawweight title fight and more.For complete UFC 201 resul
  
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• Video: UFC 201 Post-Fight Press Conference

  31-07-2016 06:34 via sherdog.com
  
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• UFC 201 results: Tyron Woodley knocks out Robbie Lawler, claims welterweight belt

  31-07-2016 06:34
  
  The upheaval at the top of the UFC continues unabated.
  Tyron Woodley scored a stunning knockout victory over Robbie Lawler in the main event of UFC 201 on Saturday night, needing just 2:12 to knock out Lawler and claim the UFC welterweight championship at Atlanta's Philips Arena.
  With the victory, Woodley became the seventh new UFC champion crowned in as many months this year.
  "I was in the back, I was relaxed, I was nervous that I wasn't nervous," Woodley (16-3) said. "I knew what Robbie brings
  
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• Marlon Moraes Flattens Josh Hill to Retain WSOF Bantamweight Title

  31-07-2016 06:34 via sherdog.com
  
  When they first locked horns back in February 2015, Marlon Moraes and Josh Hill battled it out for five grueling rounds.
  
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• UFC 201 post-fight press conference video

  31-07-2016 06:27
  
  The UFC 201 post-fight press conference is the last piece of business to take care of after the action is over in the Octagon, and we have the live video below at MMAFighting.com.UFC officials will announce the winners of the Fight of the Night and the Performance of the Night bonuses, and winning fighters will meet the media after their fights.The UFC 201 post-fight press conference takes place about 30 minutes after the main event ends, meaning it will start around 1 a.m. ET. The video is abov
  
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• UFC 201 results: Karolina Kowalkiewicz states case with win over Rose Namajunas

  31-07-2016 06:09
  
  It took a round for Karolina Kowalkiewicz to get rolling Saturday night at UFC 201.
  But once she did, she made a statement that she's ready for a shot at her Polish countrywoman, UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Kowalkiewicz brutalized Rose Namajunas over the final two rounds to win via split decision in the co-main event at Atlanta's Philips Arena.More Coverage: UFC 201 Results | UFC newsThe judges' scores were a pair of 29-28s for Kowalkiewicz and a strange 29-28 for Namajunas.
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• UFC 201 live blog: Robbie Lawler vs. Tyron Woodley

  31-07-2016 06:05
  
  This is the UFC 201 live blog for Robbie Lawler vs. Tyron Woodley, a welterweight bout at Saturday night's UFC event at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Ga.Lawler, who has won five straight fights, will face Woodley, who has four of his past five fights, on the main card.Check out the UFC 201 live blog below.More Coverage: UFC 201 Results | UFC news
  Round 1: Well, the UFC kept it's word in giving Woodley his shot. Lawler just a badass. Should be good. The third man is Dan Miragliotta. Woodley rolls aro
  
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• Video: UFC Releases New Video Promo For UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2

  31-07-2016 05:53
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqOTK-xHzYI[/embed]During the live broadcast of UFC 201 Saturday night, officials released the latest promo video for UFC 202.The event takes place August 20 from Las Vegas and features the rematch between UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. Like the first, which was won by Diaz with a second round submission, this contest takes place at welterweight.Along with Diaz-McGregor, Glover Texiera takes on Anthony Johnson in a light heavyweigh
  
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• UFC Releases New Video Promo For UFC 202

  31-07-2016 05:53
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqOTK-xHzYI[/embed]During the live broadcast of UFC 201 Saturday night, officials released the latest promo video for UFC 202.The event takes place August 20 from Las Vegas and features the rematch between UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. Like the first, which was won by Diaz with a second round submission, this contest takes place at welterweight.Along with Diaz-McGregor, Glover Texiera takes on Anthony Johnson in a light heavyweigh
  
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• UFC 201 results: Jake Ellenberger blitzes past Matt Brown

  31-07-2016 05:34
  
  Apparently, reports of Jake Ellenberger's professional demise were premature.
  The veteran Nebraskan took it to Matt Brown in a stunning welterweight matchup Saturday night at UFC 201, earning a TKO victory at Atlanta's Philips Arena in the opening round.
  Ellenberger came out from the jump and tagged Brown with a wicked overhand right on the button. Ellenberger swarmed Brown on the mat, but couldn't quite finish him.More Coverage: UFC 201 Results | UFC newsBrown began to stalk Ellenberger and app
  
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• UFC 201 live blog: Rose Namajunas vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz

  31-07-2016 05:30
  
  This is the UFC 201 live blog for Rose Namajunas vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz, a strawweight bout at Saturday night's UFC event at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Ga.Namajunas, who has won three of her four UFC fights, will face Kowalkiewicz, who is 9-0 in her career, on the main card.Check out the UFC 201 live blog below.More Coverage: UFC 201 Results | UFC news
  Round 1: Could be a No. one contender fight in the women's strawweight division. They touch gloves. Kowalkiewicz to the center, and they trade.
  
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• UFC 201 results: Erik Perez impresses in victory over Francisco Rivera

  31-07-2016 05:18
  
  Over the first minute of the final round of their UFC 201 bantamweight encounter, Francisco Rivera managed to goad Erik Perez into the sort of wild brawl in which he thrives, bringing the crowd at Philips Arena to their feet.
  For most of the rest of the fight, however, Perez appeared to be a fighter who is finally maturing into the sort of competitor he's long been expected to become. Perez won via unanimous deicision with a pair of 30-26s and a 29-28 on Saturday night in Atlanta.
  "I've learned
  
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• UFC 201: Lawler vs. Woodley Results

  31-07-2016 05:14
  
  MMA Fighting brings you UFC 201: Lawler vs. Woodley results. UFC 201 takes place at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Ga. In the main event, Robbie Lawler puts his UFC welterweight title on the line against Tyron Woodley. Rose Namajunas faces Karolina Kowalkiewicz in a key strawweight contest in the co-main event.The sixth and final UFC event of the month finally closes the show and it features a welterweight contest plus an important women's strawweight bout.
  What: UFC 201: Lawler vs. Woodley
  
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• UFC 201 live blog: Matt Brown vs. Jake Ellenberger

  31-07-2016 05:13
  
  This is the UFC 201 live blog for Matt Brown vs. Jake Ellenberger, a welterweight bout at Saturday night's UFC event at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Ga.Brown, who has won two of his past five fights, will face Ellenberger, who has lost four of his past five fights, on the main card.Check out the UFC 201 live blog below.More Coverage: UFC 201 Results | UFC news
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• UFC 201 results: Ryan Benoit wins strange fight against Fredy Serrano

  31-07-2016 04:45
  
  Ryan Benoit accepted a flyweight fight with an unconventional opponent in Fredy Serrano on just 10 days notice.
  And it showed in a highly unconventional fight. Benoit dug down in the third round to take a split decision at UFC 201 in Atlanta on Saturday night. Benoit took two out of three 29-28 cards at Philips Arena for the victory.
  "I took this on 10-days notice, it's a short-notice fight for me, I'm nothing but thankful," said Benoit (13-4), who won for the second time in his past three fight
  
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