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• Melvin Guillard suspended one year for testing positive for non-PED banned substance

  05-08-2016 23:56
  
  Trying to make weight is no longer Melvin Guillard's chief concern.
  The MMA veteran was suspended one year by the Kansas Athletic Commission after he tested positive for a banned substance in relation to an in-competition drug test at Bellator 159, the commission announced Friday. Guillard was also fined $10,000.
  The substance was not a performance-enhancing drug, the commission wrote in a release. But the Kansas Athletic Commission is not legally able to release the name of the specific substan
  
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• LIVE NOW: UFC 202 Conference Call w/ Conor McGregor & Nate Diaz

  05-08-2016 23:40
  
  https://youtu.be/26HQ_HveaScThe official conference call for the upcoming UFC 202 pay-per-view this month is currently in progress via the YouTube player embedded above.Tune in to hear reigning UFC 145-pound champion "The Notorious" Conor McGregor and his opponent, Nate Diaz, discuss their immediate rematch of their previous 170 pound bout, which the Stockton bad boy won via second round submission.UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2 goes down on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the new T-Mobile Arena in L
  
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• Audio: UFC 202 Conference Call w/ Conor McGregor & Nate Diaz

  05-08-2016 23:40
  
  https://youtu.be/26HQ_HveaScThe official conference call for the upcoming UFC 202 pay-per-view this month took place on Friday afternoon.Tune in to the above YouTube player to hear reigning UFC 145-pound champion "The Notorious" Conor McGregor and his opponent, Nate Diaz, discuss their immediate rematch of their previous 170 pound bout, which the Stockton bad boy won via second round submission.UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2 goes down on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the new T-Mobile Arena in Las V
  
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• Melvin Guillard Fails Drug Test; Receives Fine, Suspension From KAC

  05-08-2016 23:13
  
  The Kansas Athletic Commission has suspended Melvin Guillard for one year and fined him $10,000 for failing his drug test following a recent Bellator card.Guillard defeated David Rickels at the event from Mulvane, Kansas. The result will be changed to a no-contest.Adam Roorbach, the boxing commissioner of the KAC, sent out a press release Friday stating that they learned of Guillard's test results on August 3, but the suspension will be applied retroactively to the night of the fight, which was
  
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• One Championship Unveils Huge Grappling Tournament; Shinya Aoki to Compete

  05-08-2016 23:11 via sherdog.com
  
  One Championship, the largest mixed martial arts promotion in Asia, is getting into the grappling business.
  
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• Frankie Edgar’s Coach Alludes To Possible Move Down To UFC’s 135-Pound Division

  05-08-2016 21:43
  
  https://youtu.be/aE5ahcXIJtMIn speaking with Ariel Helwani on Monday's edition of "The MMA Hour," Frankie Edgar's coach Mark Henry implied that "The Answer" for the former UFC 155 pound champion might be a move to 135-pounds after coming up short in his attempt to become interim 145-pound champion against Jose Aldo at UFC 200."He was right there for the belt," Henry told Helwani this past Monday afternoon during the live broadcast at MMAFighting.com. "As soon as that fight ended, it was one of t
  
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• Coach Mark Henry wants Frankie Edgar to take shortest route to UFC title, ‘whether it be 135 or 145'

  05-08-2016 21:00
  
  Frankie Edgar's pursuit of a second UFC belt hit a snag last month at UFC 200.
  After years of working towards another title shot, Edgar saw opportunity slip through his fingers when he dropped a decision to Jose Aldo in an interim title bout that effectively decided the next man to fight UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor. The loss snapped a five-fight win streak for Edgar and left his head coach, Mark Henry, dismayed at losing out on a chance to make history.
  "He was right there for the
  
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• Holly Holm Undergoes Surgery Following Second UFC Loss Last Month

  05-08-2016 20:46
  
  Following her fight with Valentina Shevchenko at last month's UFC On FOX 20 event, former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm didn't only walk away from the Octagon that night with her second professional MMA loss, back-to-back nonetheless, but she also went home with a broken thumb.Earlier this week, Lenny Fresquez, manager of "The Preacher's Daughter," spoke with ESPN.com about his fighter undergoing surgery to repair her broken thumb."She had eight pins inserted into her hand," said
  
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• Video: UFC Fight Night 92 Weigh-Ins From Salt Lake City, Utah

  05-08-2016 20:18
  
  https://youtu.be/guNT8qxXTuULater this afternoon, the official public weigh-ins for tomorrow night's UFC Fight Night 92 event will take place.Embedded above is the video player needed to watch the weigh-ins as they go down live, right here at MMANews.com.Saturday's event, which features Yair Rodriguez vs. Alex Caceres in the main event, will be the UFC's first ever time bringing the Octagon to Salt Lake City, Utah.The UFC Fight Night 92 weigh-ins are scheduled to go down this evening at 7pm EST.
  
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• UFC Fight Night 92 ‘Rodriguez vs. Caceres’ Results: Play-by-Play & Updates

  05-08-2016 19:40 via sherdog.com
  
  Sherdog's live UFC Fight Night “Rodriguez vs. Caceres” coverage kicks off Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.
  
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• UFC Fight Night 92 Weigh-ins: Alex Caceres, Yair Rodriguez Make Weight

  05-08-2016 19:06 via sherdog.com
  
  The Ultimate Fighting Championship will invade Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday with a solid roster of matchups.
  
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• Demetrious Johnson UFC Fight Night 92 Q&A video

  05-08-2016 19:00
  
  UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson will answer questions from the fans during the UFC Fight Night 92 Q&A session Friday evening in Salt Lake City. The video is expected to begin at 5 p.m. ET.
  
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• Audio: UFC 202 Media Call with Nate Diaz & Conor McGregor

  05-08-2016 18:57 via sherdog.com
  
  Ultimate Fighting Championship officials host a UFC 202 conference call featuring headliners Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor.
  
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• Listen Live: UFC 202 Media Call with Nate Diaz & Conor McGregor (6 p.m. ET)

  05-08-2016 18:42 via sherdog.com
  
  Ultimate Fighting Championship officials host a UFC 202 conference call featuring headliners Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor.
  
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• UFC Fight Night 92 Open Workout Video Highlights

  05-08-2016 18:11
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFjy88nchww[/embed]The UFC really gives fans a chance to see some interesting things during "Fight Week."One of those is open workouts, where the fighters set to compete tend to "show-off" for the fans in attendance.
  If you were not one of the lucky ones to be in Salt Lake City earlier this week to see the open workouts for UFC Fight Night 92, you can check out highlights of the event featuring moments with Yair Rodriguez, Alex Caceres and Utah's own Court
  
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• Cub Swanson No Longer Questioning His Fighting Desire

  05-08-2016 18:08
  
  Cub Swanson has competed 10 times inside the Octagon and 29 times overall in his career.Fight No. 30 Saturday night vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri at UFC Fight Night 92 will be the first in a while where Swanson (22-7) doesn't enter the Octagon questioning his desire.After besting Hacran Diaz, Swanson found a new ray of sunshine for himself, as he told MMAjunkie.“It was probably one of my most emotional wins, mentally,” Swanson said. “I just asking myself, ‘Do you still got it?&rsq
  
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• UFC Fight Night 92 weigh-in video

  05-08-2016 18:00
  
  At the UFC Fight Night 92 weigh-ins, all 24 fighters taking part in Saturday's UFC Fight Night 91 fights will step on the scale Friday afternoon, and we'll have the live video here at MMAFighting.com.In the main event, Yair Rodriguez and Alex Caceres will have to make the featherweight limit of 145 pounds.The UFC Fight Night 92 weigh-ins will begin above at 7 p.m. ET.
  Check out the UFC Fight Night 92 weigh-in results are below.Main card (FOX Sports 1 at 10 p.m. ET)
  Yair Rodriguez vs. Alex Cacere
  
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• Titan FC 40 Weigh-in Results: ‘JZ,’ Assuncao On Point

  05-08-2016 17:54 via sherdog.com
  
  Florida-based MMA promotion Titan Fighting Championships will head down to Coral Gables on Friday for its next event, which will take place inside the Bank United Center.
  
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• Michael Bisping Will Defend Title Against Rival Dan Henderson in October

  05-08-2016 17:54 via sherdog.com
  
  One of the worst-kept secrets in all of mixed martial arts appears to finally becoming a reality: Newly-crowned Michael Bisping will make the first defense of his middleweight title against old nemesis Dan Henderson.
  
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• Ian McCall & Ray Borg Added to UFC 203 Lineup

  05-08-2016 17:54 via sherdog.com
  
  The intriguing UFC 203 event is nearing completion as Ultimate Fighting Championship officials announced on Thursday that flyweight veteran Ian McCall will stand opposite Ray Borg.
  
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• Four More Bouts Added to UFC Fight Night ‘Cyborg vs. Lansberg’

  05-08-2016 17:54 via sherdog.com
  
  It’s remarkable how quickly the UFC Fight Night “Cyborg vs. Lansberg” card has come together this week.
  
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• ‘Big Country’ to Meet ‘Bigfoot’ Down in Brazil

  05-08-2016 17:54 via sherdog.com
  
  Ultimate Fighting Championship officials announced on Thursday that longtime fan favorite heavyweight Roy Nelson will return to the Octagon yet again but he’ll have to travel halfway across the globe in order to do battle.
  
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• Video: Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz From UFC 196 (Full Fight)

  05-08-2016 17:01
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3VN21wOq2A[/embed]Later today, Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz will come together for a live conference call that you can listen in on right here at MMA News.But in the mean time, feel free to catch the epic first encounter between the UFC 202 main event fighters.Diaz won that contest, surviving the early onslaught by McGregor to lock up a rear-naked choke in the second round. They meet again later this month from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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• Relive The Historical Moment Between Conor McGregor And Nate Diaz

  05-08-2016 17:01
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3VN21wOq2A[/embed]Later today, Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz will come together for a live conference call that you can listen in on right here at MMA News.But in the mean time, feel free to catch the epic first encounter between the UFC 202 main event fighters.Diaz won that contest, surviving the early onslaught by McGregor to lock up a rear-naked choke in the second round. They meet again later this month from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
  
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• After their fight, the Fodors remain a house divided

  05-08-2016 17:00
  
  Caros Fodor and his little brother Ben Fodor fought last Saturday night, with Caros winning a decision. On the outside, the fight was met with plenty of squirms. The idea of half-siblings literally trying to do each other harm in a cage crossed a threshold that a lot of people couldn’t understand. Ben and Caros' mom, Susan, didn’t attend the show. She was one of those.On the inside, it was more complicated.If the fight was meant to resolve some deeper sibling conflict that a broader
  
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• Audio: UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2 Conference Call Live Today At MMANews.com

  05-08-2016 16:40
  
  https://youtu.be/26HQ_HveaScScheduled for later today is the official conference call for the upcoming UFC 202: Diaz vs. McGregor 2 pay-per-view, which emanates from the new T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 20th.Embedded above is the official media player needed to hear the media call, which goes down live this afternoon at 6pm EST. / 3pm PST.Join us here at MMANews.com on 8/20 for live coverage of the UFC 202 PPV!
  
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• Video: Demetrious Johnson Hosts UFC Fight Night 92 “Q&A” Live Today

  05-08-2016 16:38
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaEnOt0uaQs[/embed]Hear from UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson as he hosts the UFC Fight Night 92 "Q&A" session live today from Salt Lake City, Utah.The event will begin streaming at 5 p.m. ET and you can watch it right here on MMA News."Mighty Mouse" was scheduled to defend his title against Wilson Reis this past weekend at UFC 201, but an injury forced Johnson out. It is unknown at this time when he will fight again, though the champion is set
  
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• ABC Conference and changes to MMA Unified Rules, explained

  05-08-2016 16:00
  
  Mixed martial arts is constantly evolving as a sport and the rules have not necessarily done the same. Until this week.
  On Tuesday, the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) general body approved a package of new rules recommended by the ABC's MMA rules and regulations committee and medical committee. Those rules included clearer language for scoring criteria, a revised definition of a grounded fighter and a foul to address eye pokes.
  The six amendments are the most changes to MMA's Unified Ru
  
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• UFC 202 media conference call audio

  05-08-2016 15:00
  
  At the UFC 202 media conference call, UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz will answer questions from the media. The call is expected to begin at 6 p.m .ET.
  
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• Morning Report: Michael Bisping thinks Dan Henderson will be taking 'some sneaky PEDs' before their fight at UFC 204

  05-08-2016 14:00
  
  UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping believes Dan Henderson will be using PEDs ahead of their title bout at UFC 204. And so it begins.
  Multiple reports declared that the long rumored/pseudo confirmed middleweight title fight between reigning champion Michael Bisping and challenger Dan Henderson has been agreed to by all parties involved and would take place at UFC 204, on Oct. 8 in Manchester, England. Bisping himself went on to confirm this fact on his SiriusXM Rush radio show The Cou
  
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• Tweets of the Week - 8/5

  05-08-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC SLC: Rodriguez vs Caceres"It's going to be a war." @PanteraUFC & @BruceLeeroyGlow preview their main event matchup!#UFCSLC https://t.co/VfNgoYk47h— UFC (@ufc) August 5, 2016 .@CubSwanson​ says he's looking to start another tear through the featherweight division #UFCSLChttps://t.co/AL5T2LWnCw— UFC (@ufc) August 4, 2016 I'm told the entire BYU football team will be in attendance at UFC Fight Night tomorrow in Salt Lake. That'll work! #UFCSLC— Jon Anik (@J
  
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• Mark Munoz Returns to Manila to Promote UFC Fight Night

  05-08-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  MANILA – Retired UFC® middleweight contender Mark “The Filipino Wrecking Machine” Muñoz will return to the Philippines for UFC FIGHT NIGHT® Manila. Rather than wearing a pair of fight gloves, Muñoz will don a suit and tie as the official ambassador for the event scheduled on October 15, 2016 at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City. Filipino fans will remember the last time Muñoz stepped inside the Octagon during the inaugural UFC FIGHT NIGHT® Mani
  
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• How to Watch UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Caceres

  05-08-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Skip ahead to Main CardUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Caceres Saturday, August 6thFIGHT PASS Prelims 7:00PM EDT / 4:00PM PDT / 11:00PM GMTOnline Airings FIGHT PASS on UFC.tv: Available Worldwide Excluded Countries: BrazilCable/Satellite AiringsCentral/South AmericaBrazil - CombateMexico - UFC NetworkArgentina - UFC NetworkBolivia - UFC NetworkChile - UFC NetworkColombia - UFC NetworkCosta Rica - UFC NetworkEcuador - UFC NetworkEl Salvador - UFC NetworkHonduras - UFC NetworkNicarag
  
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• Fireworks alert: Diaz, McGregor talk the talk

  05-08-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Some things are good on their own, but even better when you put them together.Sunny days and cold beers; great on their own, unbeatable as a combination. Peanut butter and bacon; terrific individually, but also the most unexpectedly amazing sandwich combination you’ve had in your life, trust me.Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor fit into this category as well. Individually, both are charismatic and engaging – capable of captivating an audience with their words and their skills once they st
  
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• Fight Night Salt Lake City weigh-in results

  05-08-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Fight Night Salt Lake City, which is headlined by the featherweight main event between Yair Rodriguez and Alex Caceres, airs live on FS1 from Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 10pm ET / 7pm PT.Four prelim bouts will air live on FS1 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 EventYair Rodriguez (146) vs Alex Caceres (145)The main event is OFFICIAL!!! @PanteraUFC vs @BruceLeeroy
  
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• Diaz, McGregor talk big fight, hint at more

  05-08-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  One of the longstanding tag lines for the Ultimate Fighting Championship has been “Anything Can Happen” and while it usually pertains to the action inside the Octagon, occasionally it is transferable to surprises that take place on conference calls as well.Over the past nine months, almost every interaction between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor has been white-hot and produced memorable lines that will remain a part of the MMA lexicon for a long, long time. Related: McGregor-Diaz
  
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• Bermudez hoping his five-year anniversary comes off a win

  05-08-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
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• Yoel Romero Comments On His Return To The UFC Rankings

  05-08-2016 04:09
  
  [embed]https://twitter.com/YoelRomeroMMA/status/761153783879626753[/embed]Yoel Romero was viewed as the next contender to the UFC middleweight title after he defeated Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza. However, the former Olympic wrestler was taken back down the ladder when his results from a drug test came back positive.After fighting the test, Romero was given a brief suspension and reinstated to compete.
  But he wasn't provided his same ranking in the UFC's 185-pound Top-15.While Romero isn't really plea
  
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• Michael Bisping Confirms UFC 204, Dan Henderson Title-Fight

  05-08-2016 04:04
  
  [embed]https://twitter.com/MMAonSiriusXM/status/761329616392974336[/embed]During his show on SiriusXM Thursday, UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping confirmed that he will indeed fight Dan Henderson at UFC 204 in Manchester, England.Bisping and Henderson will headline the October 8 card that will air in the usual 10 p.m. ET pay-per-view time slot. That means the main event between the two could take place around 5 a.m. local time in England.Back at UFC 100, Henderson knocked Bisping out in
  
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• Michael Bisping Confirms Rematch With Dan Henderson For Title At UFC 204

  05-08-2016 04:04
  
  [embed]https://twitter.com/MMAonSiriusXM/status/761329616392974336[/embed]During his show on SiriusXM Thursday, UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping confirmed that he will indeed fight Dan Henderson at UFC 204 in Manchester, England.Bisping and Henderson will headline the October 8 card that will air in the usual 10 p.m. ET pay-per-view time slot. That means the main event between the two could take place around 5 a.m. local time in England.Back at UFC 100, Henderson knocked Bisping out in
  
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• Yair Rodriguez vs. Andre Fili full fight video

  05-08-2016 04:00
  
  At UFC 197, Yair Rodriguez proved why he's is one of the top prospects in MMA. That night, Rodriguez maintained his undefeated UFC record by knocking out Andre Fili in devastating fashion. The official stoppage came at 2:15 of round two.
  Now, Rodriguez is scheduled to fight Alex Caceres in the main event of UFC Fight Night 92 on August 6 at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  
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• Michael Bisping vs. Dan Henderson 2 agreed for UFC 204

  05-08-2016 03:16
  
  Dan Henderson knocked out Michael Bisping at UFC 100. Seven years later, they will meet again, this time for the UFC middleweight title.
  The rematch has been verbally agreed upon by both fighters, MMA Fighting has learned. Bisping also confirmed the fight was on for Oct. 8 in Manchester, England Thursday on his SiriusXM radio show, "The Countdown."
  UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson 2 is scheduled to take place at the Manchester Arena. Interestingly enough, the main event will happen at approximatel
  
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• UFC Fight Night 92: Main Event Video Preview

  05-08-2016 02:27
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeSzQJPBdaM[/embed]Yair Rodriguez and Alex Caceres have the opportunity to make a statement this Saturday night as they compete in the main event of UFC Fight Night 92.The event, which takes place from Salt Lake City, Utah, airs live on FOX Sports 1.But what is it that makes Rodriguez and Caceres tick? Why should you tune in to see the fight?Well, this video preview released by the UFC does an excellent job of hyping up both prospects.
  
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• Bellator 161: Unbeaten Anastasia Yankova To Make Her U.S. Debut

  05-08-2016 02:25
  
  As part of the upcoming Bellator 161 card, unbeaten Anastasia Yankova will make her U.S. debut against Veta Arteaga.Yankova (3-0) scored a debut win for Bellator in Italy earlier this year. The 25-year-old from Russia picked up a win via armbar in the first round.Arteaga (2-0) made her professional debut this year and added a win at Bellator 155 to her credit. The 28-year-old from Boise, Idaho has gone the distance in both of her fights.Bellator 161 takes place September 16 from the H-E-B Center
  
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• Two More Bouts Join The UFC Fight Night 95 Lineup

  05-08-2016 02:21
  
  Add two more fights to the UFC Fight Night 95 lineup, as Michel Prazeres faces Gilbert Burns and Gegor Gillespie takes on Joaquim Silva.Prazeres (20-2) entered the UFC unbeaten in his career and has since gone 4-2. All six of his Octagon appearances have been decisions, with his two most recent being victories over Valmir Lazaro and J.C. Cottrell.Burns (11-1) suffered his first pro loss when he was bested by Rashid Magomedov, but rebounded with a win over Lukasz Sajewski to improve to 4-1 with t
  
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• Ian McCall-Ray Borg On Tab For UFC 203 In Cleveland

  05-08-2016 02:17
  
  Flyweights Ian McCall and Ray Borg will square off from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland at UFC 203.McCall (13-5-1) was set to make his long-awaited return to the Octagon this past weekend at UFC 201, but his opponent, Justin Scoggins, was pulled from the fight due to weight-cutting complications. "Uncle Creepy" was a semifinalist in the tournament to crown the first-ever flyweight champion.Borg (9-2) has won three of five UFC fights, but was bested by Scoggins most recently.
  UFC 203 takes p
  
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• Ian McCall returns against Ray Borg at UFC 203

  05-08-2016 01:00
  
  With the drama of UFC 201 behind him, Ian McCall isn't wasting any time returning to the grind.
  The UFC announced Thursday that McCall has agreed to face ranked flyweight prospect Ray Borg on Sept. 10 at UFC 203. The Los Angeles Daily News first reported the news.
  Most recently, McCall (13-5-1) saw his fight at Justin Scoggins at UFC 201 cancelled two days prior to the event after Scoggins was unable to make the flyweight limit of 126 pounds.
  McCall received his show and win money but was u
  
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• Roy “Big Country” Nelson vs. Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva Set For UFC Fight Night 95

  05-08-2016 00:52
  
  Added to UFC Fight Night 95 this September is an exciting heavyweight pairing that features "Big Country" and "Bigfoot" locking horns in Brazil.FOX Sports and other outlets reported this week that a heavyweight bout between Roy Nelson and Antonio Silva has been added to the card that will be taking place in Brasilia, Brazil next month.Headlining the event, UFC Fight Night 95, which will air live and free on FOX Sports 1, will be the Octagon return of dangerous Invicta FC Featherweight Champion C
  
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• Cro Cop Posts New Rizin Poster That Has Fans Speculating About Potential Fedor Rematch

  05-08-2016 00:31
  
  While there have been no official reports that would suggest it directly, a new promotional poster for the upcoming September 25th Rizin FF event has many speculating about the possibility of a rematch between two legendary MMA heavyweights.On Thursday afternoon, MMA legend Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic took to social media, where he posted the photo of the new Rizin FF promotional poster for their 9/25 event that features himself and fellow legendary MMA heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko.It should be n
  
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• Fortunes changed for four (divisions) after UFC 201

  05-08-2016 00:00
  
  On Saturday night, shortly after Tyron Woodley captured the UFC welterweighttitle from Robbie Lawler in spectacular fashion, he was on the post-fight showtalking to analyst, and top division contender, Stephen "Wonderboy"Thompson.Thompson (13-1) put in his bid for a title shot. Woodley shut it down,saying that he was looking to fight Nick Diaz next, suggesting he was ready tofight him next month at UFC 202. Later in the conversation, he also threw outthe name Georges St-Pierre for a potential No
  
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