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• Anthony Johnson calls out Daniel Cormier; 'DC' says 'Rumble' can 'get it again' at UFC 207

  15-09-2016 23:48
  
  Anthony Johnson is done sitting on his hands. He wants a title shot in November, and he wants everyone to know it.
  On Thursday, "Rumble" posted a clear and concise message to Daniel Cormier and the UFC on Facebook: He wants a chance at the light heavyweight belt at UFC 205 in New York.
  "To headline the the event in Maddison Square Garden is a once in a lifetime opportunity," Johnson wrote. "Let's do it! Balls in your court Daniel Enough of this waiting game that you or UFC is playing!"Cormier wa
  
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• Bellator 161 weigh-in video

  15-09-2016 23:00
  
  At the Bellator 161 weigh-ins, all 14 fighters taking part in Friday's Bellator 161 fights step on the scale Thursday, and the video is above.For the main event, Cheick Kongo and Tony Johnson will have to make the heavyweight limit of 265 pounds.Check out the Bellator 161 weigh-in results below.Main card (Spike at 9 p.m. ET)
  Cheick Kongo vs. Tony Johnson
  Joe Warren vs. Sirwan Kakai
  Anastasia Yankova vs. Veta Arteaga
  Derek Campos vs. Djamil ChanUndercard (MMA Fighting at 6:55 p.m. ET)
  Kenya Miran
  
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• Fabricio Werdum-Cain Velasquez Rematch Targeted for UFC 207 on Dec. 30

  15-09-2016 21:54 via sherdog.com
  
  A heavyweight rematch between Fabricio Werdum and Cain Velasquez has been targeted for UFC 207 on Dec. 30.
  
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• Dan Hardy Not Interested in Belts or Rankings, Wants ‘Marquee Fights’ in UFC Return

  15-09-2016 21:32 via sherdog.com
  
  It’s been more than a year since Dan Hardy floated the idea of a UFC return, and while he might not meet his original target date, “The Outlaw” hasn’t given up on that goal.
  
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• Fabricio Werdum vs. Cain Velasquez 2 targeted for UFC 207

  15-09-2016 21:14
  
  Former UFC heavyweight champions Fabricio Werdum and Cain Velasquez will likely meet for the second time in December.
  Werdum and Velasquez battled for the heavyweight championship back at UFC 188 in Mexico, and they have agreed to rematch at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on Dec. 30. MMA Fighting has confirmed the news with sources following a report by MMA Junkie.
  Werdum (21-6-1), who won the first fight via a third-round submission to win the UFC belt, enters the fight coming off a unanimous
  
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• Daniel Omielanczuk replaces Ruslan Magomedov, fights Stefan Struve at UFC 204

  15-09-2016 21:00
  
  Stefan Struve will no longer be fighting Ruslan Magomedov at UFC 204, as the Russian fighter was forced to withdraw due to a staph infection. Now, Struve will be facing late replacement Daniel Omielanczuk.
  The news was first reported by MMA Junkie, and was later confirmed by MMA Fighting with UFC officials.
  Struve is currently 2-1 in his past three trips to the octagon. The Dutch fighter last fought at UFC Fight Night 87 in Rotterdam, Netherlands earlier this year where he defeated Antonio
  
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• Video: UFC TWENTY/20: Bisping vs Rockhold 2 Preview

  15-09-2016 20:53
  
  https://youtu.be/q7AGW8oBhekAhead of Michael Bisping's first title defense as UFC Middleweight Champion at UFC 204 and former champion Luke Rockhold's first fight since losing the title against Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza at UFC Fight Night, their second fight is reaxmined in great detail in the new UFC Fight Pass special, "TWENTY/20: Bisping vs. Rockhold 2 Preview."Featured above is a special preview of the episode, which will be available exclusively on UFC's streaming digital network service."The
  
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• Video: Up Close At Punk-Gall Fight, Interaction Immediately After On “The Thrill & Agony”

  15-09-2016 20:46
  
  In the new UFC Fight Pass episode of "The Thrill & Agony," the battle between CM Punk and Mickey Gall is reviewed with a special up-close perspective.Featured below is a preview of the episode that shows a few scenes of the special for the UFC 203 event that took place this past Saturday night in Cleveland, Ohio."Go up close and personal with the exchange after the fight between CM Punk and Mickey Gall. Also, watch the disappointment by those close to Alistair Overeem and the elation of Stip
  
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• Guido Cannetti vs. Marco Beltran Slated for UFC Fight Night in Mexico City

  15-09-2016 20:32 via sherdog.com
  
  A bantamweight clash between Guido Cannetti and Marco Beltran has been added to the UFC Fight Night 98 lineup set for Mexico City on Nov. 5.
  
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• Legacy FC 59 Weigh-in Results: Villanueva, Giles On Weight

  15-09-2016 20:17 via sherdog.com
  
  Legacy Fighting Championship is set to deliver a night of mixed martial arts action live on AXS TV Friday night. Legacy FC 59 (live odds) will be headlined by a middleweight tussle between Isaac Villanueva and Trevin Giles while Justin Reiswerg will go toe-to-toe with Jason Langellier in the co-feature.
  
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• Daniel Omielanczuk Replaces Magomedov, Faces Stefan Struve at UFC 204

  15-09-2016 20:17 via sherdog.com
  
  Daniel Omielanczuk will replace Ruslan Magomedov and meet Stefan Struve at UFC 204.
  
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• If Dan Hardy returns to UFC competition, it would likely be at lightweight

  15-09-2016 20:00
  
  In the four years since we last saw Dan Hardy fight, he's carved out a niche as one of mixed martial arts' most incisive commentators.
  But like any pro athlete worth his salt who had his career cut short by circumstances out of his control, Hardy believes he has one more go-round left in him.
  And while Hardy, who was forced out of action due to a heart condition, has long been rumored to be making a return, his plans are starting to become more focused.
  On Wednesday's edition of the FS1 show UFC
  
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• Jose Aldo Says If McGregor Fight Doesn’t Materialize, Anthony Pettis Could Be Next

  15-09-2016 19:35
  
  Jose Aldo and Anthony Pettis was once one of those MMA "dream matches" that fans thought could never happen, but according to recent reports, it might soon be a reality.According to Brazilian TV talk show Revista Combate, a fight between UFC contenders and former champions Jose Aldo and Anthony "Showtime" Pettis could be an option if Conor McGregor doesn't move back down to defend his UFC Featherweight Title in his next fight."I’m already frustrated that it might happen, but we’ll se
  
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• Jose Aldo wants Anthony Pettis next if Conor McGregor doesn’t return to featherweight

  15-09-2016 18:00
  
  Jose Aldo vs. Anthony Pettis can finally happen in 2016.
  "Showtime" Pettis was scheduled to face Aldo for the 145-pound gold in Rio de Janeiro in 2013, but pulled out due to a knee injury. He gave up on the idea of going down to featherweight for years, but finally did it at August’s UFC on FOX 21, when he beat Charles Oliveira.
  Aldo, who claimed the interim UFC featherweight title with a decision win over Frankie Edgar at UFC 200, hopes to get his rematch against Conor McGregor for the un
  
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• The MMA Hour - 347 - Mickey Gall

  15-09-2016 16:00
  Mickey Gall will look back on his UFC 203 win over CM Punk and discuss his future.
  
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• Cain Velasquez willing to fight Fabricio Werdum if Stipe Miocic is unavailable

  15-09-2016 16:00
  
  After Stipe Miocic knocked out Alistair Overeem in the main event of UFC 203, the drums started beating for a matchup with two-time former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez.
  A potential wrinkle in the plan: Miocic has asked for some time off, which is a reasonable request for a fighter who has faced Andrei Arlovski, Fabricio Werdum, and Overeem in the span of nine months.
  So if Velasquez can't get an immediate shot at Miocic, he's willing to entertain the notion of the only other fight in
  
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• The MMA Hour - 347 - Alexander Gustafsson

  15-09-2016 15:51
  Alexander Gustafsson will look back at his win over Jan Blachowicz last week and discuss what's next.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 347 - Muhammed Lawal

  15-09-2016 15:34
  Muhammed Lawal will talk about Punk's forray in MMA, his next fight and more.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 347 - Jimmie Rivera

  15-09-2016 15:26
  Jimmie Rivera will discuss his win over Urijah Faber at UFC 203.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 347 - Jim Miller

  15-09-2016 15:22
  Jim Miller will talk about his recent winning streak and Mickey Gall's win over CM Punk at UFC 203.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 347 - Anastasia Yankova

  15-09-2016 15:20
  Prospect Anastasia Yankova will preview her Bellator 161 fight this Friday.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 347 - John Pollock

  15-09-2016 15:14
  The Fight Network's John Pollock will stop by to recap UFC 203.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 347- Fan questions

  15-09-2016 15:10
  Ariel Helwani and Eric Jackman answer fan questions.
  
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• Andy Ogle has his share of what if’s, but onto next chapter as a prison guard

  15-09-2016 15:00
  
  The last time Andy Ogle fought in the UFC he was about fed up with the process of waiting. It had been eight months between fights, and he was ready to take out his frustration on UFC debutant Makwan Amirkhani in Stockholm. He was in the midst of a three-fight losing streak, which made the layoff excruciatingly long. Then things got worse.
  Amirkhani hit Ogle with a flying knee right out of the gate, literally a second into the fight, and immediately set about attacked him on the fence. The refer
  
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• Morning Report: Nick 'The Tooth' explains his side of why he's no longer on 'Looking For a Fight'

  15-09-2016 14:00
  
  Nick "The Tooth" Gullo shares his version of why he is no longer a part of Dana White's video series "Looking For a Fight." Nick "The Tooth" Gullo is an interesting character in the world of MMA. A childhood friend of Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta, The Tooth first came to prominence in the video blog series White used to do in the lead up to UFC events. In the UFC 155 leadup, Gullo engaged in a grappling session with veteran lightweight Joe Lauzon who proceeded to completely hustle him, s
  
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• Liz Carmouche vs. Katlyn Chookagian slated for UFC 205

  15-09-2016 13:41
  
  Another fight is close to being added to UFC 205.
  According to sources, the promotion has slated Liz Carmouche vs. Katlyn Chookagian at 135 pounds for the historic Nov. 12 card at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
  Carmouche (10-5) hasn't fought since her April 2015 win over Lauren Murphy. That victory snapped a two-fight losing streak for the former title contender.
  Coincidentally, Chookagian (8-0) won her UFC debut in July against Murphy to remain undefeated as a professional.
  The UFC has
  
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• Bellator 161 Weigh-in Video (6 p.m. ET)

  15-09-2016 09:17 via sherdog.com
  
  Watch the Bellator 161 weigh-ins here:
  
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• UFC Unfiltered: Uriah Hall talks fights and more

  15-09-2016 07:00
  
  Middleweight contender Uriah Hall calls in to discuss his upcoming fight against Derek Brunson, bullying, the Adam Cella knockout from TUF 17, his cancelled bout versus Anderson Silva, and how he can definitely take Michael Bisping's belt. Plus, Jim and Matt discuss UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson, the Luke Rockhold vs. Jacare Souza rematch in November, and Matt addresses some of Nick The Tooth's recent comments.Some of the highlights from Episode 26 of UFC Unfiltered include:Uria
  
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• The Downes Side: Fight Night Hidalgo Predictions

  15-09-2016 07:00
  
  That’s right, boys and girls, it’s time for another Texas-sized edition of The Downes Side! This week, the UFC makes its debut in Hidalgo for an Ultimate Fight Night. Hidalgo claims to be the “killer bee capital of the world” (not the Wu Tang Clan), but they won’t be the most dangerous things inside the city limits when Michael Johnson and Dustin Poirier square off. We’ll analyze that fight and others. GABRIEL BENITEZ VS. SAM SICILIA We start in the feath
  
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• New father Poirier now fighting for his family

  15-09-2016 07:00
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  If the names at the top of the UFC lightweight division weren’t already looking over their shoulder, keeping tabs on Dustin Poirier as he rocketed up the rankings with four straight dominant performances, they should be taking note now because “The Diamond” has even more to fight for heading into his main event assignment against Michael Johnson this weekend in Hidalgo, Texas.Poirier and his wife Jolie recently welcomed their first child, and while the Louisiana native
  
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• Morales saved by MMA, hoping for new life in UFC

  15-09-2016 07:00
  
  Every fighter is happy when that call to join the UFC roster takes place. Albert Morales was happier than most. And to top it off, his offer of a contract came from the boss himself, UFC President Dana White, after Morales took just 20 seconds to dispatch Mario Israel in June.“Words can’t explain it, but what I felt was that it’s really true that if you really work hard, dreams can come true,” Morales said. He knows that the whole “dream come true” thing
  
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• McGregor set to appear in new Call of Duty video game

  15-09-2016 07:00
  
  The biggest name in combat sports today is hitting TV screens across the globe soon as Conor McGregor appears in the new video game Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare."When the biggest need the baddest to do work, I answer the call," McGregor wrote on Twitter.McGregor, the UFC featherweight champion, is coming off a win against Nate Diaz at UFC 202. The fight is one of the most successful in company history and further cemented McGregor as one of the biggest stars in sports.Call of Duty: Infinite Wa
  
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• How to Watch UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson

  15-09-2016 07:00
  
   UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson Saturday, September 17th10:00PM EST / 7:00PM PST / 2:00AM GMT 8:00PM EST / 5:00PM PST / 12:00AM GMT
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  Algeria10pm/7pm/2am ET/PT/GMT - Main Card - Abu Dhabi Sports 68pm EST/5pm PST/12am GMT - Prelims - Abu Dhabi Sports 6 and UFC Fight Pass7pm EST/4pm PST/11pm GMT - Fight Pass Prelims - Available on UFC Fight PassAngola10pm EST/7pm PST/2am GMT - Main Card - FOX Sports Africa8pm EST/5pm PST/12am GMT - Pre
  
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• Hall will let fists talk against "bully" Brunson

  15-09-2016 07:00
  Uriah Hall has an uncanny sixth sense that has nothing to do with spinning back kicks, flying knees, or any of the other techniques he’s used to win 13 of his 19 pro mixed martial arts fights. Instead, this sense is what allows him to seemingly know everything that has been said about him in the years since he burst on the scene after The Ultimate Fighter 17. Sometimes that’s motivated him; other times, just made him think too much. But good or bad, he’s battled through, and as
  
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• UFC Rankings: Did Stipe Miocic Climb P4P Rankings After His Win?

  15-09-2016 04:29
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Krb45Vgr1Dw[/embed]Where did Stipe Miocic, the reigning UFC heavyweight champion, slot in at in terms of the overall pound-for-pound rankings after his recent win over Alistair Overeem?Is Jessica Andrade ready to challenge for UFC gold following her victory vs. Joanne Calderwood.These questions and more were answered by Forrest Griffin and Matt Parrino in the latest "UFC Rankings Report."
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale Adds Gray Maynard-Ryan Hall

  15-09-2016 04:25
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8em79Mg98Lw[/embed]Former Ultimate Fighter winner Ryan Hall will compete for the first time since winning the reality series, taking on Gray Maynard this December at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale.Injuries have kept Hall (5-1) on the sidelines since defeating Artem Lobov in the finals of TUF 22. He was moved into the finale due to an injury to Saul Rogers after losing in the quarterfinals.Maynard (12-5-1) owns a 10-5-1 mark with the UFC, including a pair of
  
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• Kelvin Gastelum Gets Robbie Lawler’s UFC 205 Spot Opposite Donald Cerrone

  15-09-2016 04:21
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTGgLKF1FUs[/embed]Former Ultimate Fighter winner Kelvin Gastelum will get the chance to make a name for himself this November, as he has agreed to step in and replace Robbie Lawler vs. Donald Cerrone.The welterweight contest is expected to be part of UFC 205 from Madison Square Garden in New York City. Lawler bowed out of the bout, citing the need for more time to recover from his knockout loss to Tyron Woodley for the UFC title earlier this year.Gastelum
  
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• How Close Is Dan Hardy To An Octagon Return?

  15-09-2016 04:17
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7WEL7PrUE4[/embed]Dan Hardy has really carved out a name for himself as an announcer and analyst for UFC programming on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass.But the former welterweight title contender still has that itch to fight again.Hardy appeared on Wednesday night's edition of "UFC Tonight" to discuss where he is at in regards to a return.
  “I’d very much like to. I have a few fights left on my contract," he said. "I need to get cleared by a doc
  
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• Cain Velasquez Doesn’t Believe Jon Jones Deserves Immediate Title Shot

  15-09-2016 04:14
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eAJbNq9VCg[/embed]Cain Velasquez and Jon Jones share one thing in common: the two were both standout college wrestlers at Iowa Central Community College in Iowa.Outside of both having previously wore UFC gold, the similarities pretty much end there.Velasquez, who is coming off a July victory over Travis Browne, doesn't believe "Bones" should be granted an immediate title shot upon his return to the UFC - whenever that may be - from a failed drug test.&ldqu
  
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• Dustin Poirier Not Gunning For Revenge Vs. Conor McGregor

  15-09-2016 04:10
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxCtAbnaP_Y[/embed]Dustin Poirier hears all the talk about Conor McGregor possibly coming to the lightweight division and challenging for the UFC title.But Poirier isn't concerning himself with avenging a loss to McGregor in the future. Instead, he is taking the wait-and-see approach.Poirier headlines this Saturday's UFC Fight Night 94 card vs. Michael Johnson. The event airs live on FOX Sports 1.“My goal isn’t to avenge losses," Poirier said du
  
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• Marco Beltran vs. Guido Cannetti 2 added to TUF: Latin America 3 Finale

  15-09-2016 04:00
  
  A rematch between Marco Beltran and Guido Cannetti has been added to The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 3 Finale. The news was announced by UFC Español on Wednesday.
  The two bantamweights first fought during the first season of The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America in a fight that had a controversial ending. Cannetti dominated the action for the majority of the fight, but due to an illegal kick on a downed Beltran, Cannetti was deducted a point that would cost him the fight, losing via spl
  
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• Bellator 161 Results: Play-by-Play & Round-by-Round Scoring

  15-09-2016 03:12 via sherdog.com
  
  Sherdog's live Bellator 161 kicks off Friday at 6:50 p.m. ET. Also, a free live stream of the undercard can be watched here.
  
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• Sam Alvey returns for fourth fight in five months at UFC Fight Night 97

  15-09-2016 03:00
  
  Sam Alvey is a busy man these days.
  The 30-year-old middleweight has agreed to step in and face Alex Nicholson on Oct. 15 at UFC Fight Night 97, the promotion announced Wednesday. The booking marks Alvey's fourth UFC fight over the past five months.
  Alvey (28-8, 1 NC) holds a 2-1 record over his recent stretch and has won five of his eight UFC contests overall. All five of those victories have come by way of stoppage, highlighted by a trio of first-round knockouts over Dylan Andrews, Cezar
  
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• Jorge Masvidal says decision to pull Kelvin Gastelum from his fight 'breaks my heart'

  15-09-2016 01:00
  
  Jorge Masvidal keeps having a tough time getting fights with ranked opponents.
  The American Top Team fighter was scheduled to fight fifth-ranked welterweight Kelvin Gastelum at The Ultimate Fighting Latin America 3 finale in Mexico City, but was left without a bout on Wednesday after Gastelum was booked to fight Donald Cerrone at UFC 205 in New York City.
  Masvidal calls the news heart breaking, as this is not the first time a ranked opponent gets pulled to fight him and scheduled to fight somebo
  
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