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• 11-Time Octagon Veteran Ben Saunders Announces UFC Return

  20-09-2016 23:43 via sherdog.com
  
  After a brief hiatus, Ben Saunders is back in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 348 - Al Iaquinta

  20-09-2016 22:53
  Al Iaquinta will stop by to discuss UFC 205 in New York City.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 348 - Chael Sonnen

  20-09-2016 22:50
  Chael Sonnen will talk about parting ways with UFC and signing with Bellator MMA last week.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 348 - Cris Cyborg

  20-09-2016 22:45
  Cris Cyborg will preview her UFC Fight Night 95 main event against Lina Lansberg.
  
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• Video: Cris Cyborg vs. Leslie Smith From UFC 198 (Full Fight)

  20-09-2016 22:37
  
  https://youtu.be/1xzY8MA9XHsAhead of her second appearance inside the world-famous Octagon at UFC Fight Night 95, UFC has released Cristiane "Cyborg" Justino's lone Octagon appearance in its' entirety -- for free.Featured above is the complete Cris Cyborg vs. Leslie Smith fight, which was the official UFC debut fight (and to date, only fight in the UFC) for Invicta FC Featherweight Champion.Cyborg returns to action at UFC Fight Night 95 this weekend in her home country of Brazil, when she takes
  
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• UFC Hires Ex-Legacy FC Boss Mick Maynard as Vice President of Talent Relations

  20-09-2016 22:37 via sherdog.com
  
  Joe Silva’s retirement is finally official, and that means a shakeup in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s matchmaking department.
  
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• UFC hires former Legacy FC owner Mick Maynard, promotes Sean Shelby in wake of Joe Silva’s retirement

  20-09-2016 22:30
  
  The UFC is preparing for a future without longtime matchmaker Joe Silva.
  The promotion announced Tuesday that it has hired former Legacy FC front man Mick Maynard as the vice president of talent relations. Sean Shelby, who worked under Silva, has been promoted to Silva's old role of senior senior vice president of talent relations. The two will work together to organize UFC bouts, develop athletes on the roster and scout potential talent, per a release.
  Silva will retire at the end of 2016 after
  
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• The MMA Hour - 348 - Sage Northcutt

  20-09-2016 22:30
  Sage Northcutt will talk about what's new and next for him.
  
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• Video: UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson 2 Extended Preview

  20-09-2016 22:28
  
  https://youtu.be/67BpKmOGeHkOn Tuesday, UFC released the "Extended Preview" for their next pay-per-view event, UFC 204, which features the highly-anticipated rematch years in the making between Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson.Featured above is the near 10-minute preview for the UFC show, which goes down at the O2 Arena in London, England on October 8th featuring the UFC 100 rematch between hometown favorite and UFC Middleweight Champion Michael "The Count" Bisping and longtime rival, MMA legen
  
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• The MMA Hour - 348 - Paddy Pimblett

  20-09-2016 22:18
  Cage Warriors featherweight champion Paddy Pimblett will talk about his recent title win and rise in popularity.
  
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• Gustafsson vs. Nogueira To Headline UFC Fight Night 100 In Brazil

  20-09-2016 22:13
  
  Following his victory over Jan Blachowicz, which snapped a two-fight losing streak for the popular Swedish star, Alexander Gustafsson has his next Octagon assignment.On Tuesday, multiple outlets reported the news that Gustafsson will make his next appearance inside the Octagon at the upcoming UFC event in Sao Paulo, Brazil.Gustafsson will be on enemy territory at the Sao Paulo event, as he will be fighting longtime 205-pound contender Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, twin brother of MMA legend and form
  
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• Fortunes changed for five at UFC Fight Night 94

  20-09-2016 22:00
  
  Saturday's UFC debut in Hidalgo, Tex., featured noteworthyperformances on the main card by Michael Johnson, Derek Brunson and ChasSkelly.The biggest highlight, a clip we'll likely be seeing over and over, saw Skelly andopponent Maximo Blanco run across the cage and both threw flying kicks at thesame time. Skelly's landed, knocking Blanco flying, and Skelly followed bychoking Blanco out in 19 seconds. It was the fastest submission in UFCfeatherweight history.Johnson and Brunson, in
  
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• The MMA Hour - 348 - Michael Johnson

  20-09-2016 21:51
  Michael Johnson will reflect on his big win over Dustin Poirier on Saturday night.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 348 - Ed Soares

  20-09-2016 21:48
  Ed Soares, RFA president and long-time MMA manager, will stop to discuss some news.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 348 - Derek Brunson

  20-09-2016 21:39
  Derek Brunson will talk about his win over Uriah Hall on Saturday and what's next for him.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 398 - Fan questions

  20-09-2016 21:37
  Ariel Helwani and Eric Jackman answer fan questions.
  
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• Fractured Hand to Sideline Canelo Alvarez for Remainder of 2016

  20-09-2016 20:57 via sherdog.com
  
  Talks of a hypothetical super showdown between Saul Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin recently hit another snag when it was revealed that Canelo suffered a fractured right hand, thus keeping the Mexican superstar sidelined for the rest of 2016.
  
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• Two Matchups Added to Bellator 162 Lineup on Oct. 21

  20-09-2016 20:49 via sherdog.com
  
  California-based promotion Bellator MMA announced early Tuesday that two more bouts have been added to next month’s Bellator 162 card as the event gradually takes shape.
  
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• First Openly Gay UFC Champ Amanda Nunes Receives Equality Visibility Award

  20-09-2016 20:34 via sherdog.com
  
  UFC women’s bantamweight queen Amanda Nunes, the first openly gay champion in the promotion’s history, was honored with an Equality Visibility Award in Los Angeles on Monday night.
  
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• Alexander Gustafsson vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira slated for UFC Fight Night 100

  20-09-2016 20:30
  
  Alexander Gustafsson is getting right back to work.
  The UFC has slated Gustafsson vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira as the main event of its Nov. 19 event in São Paulo, Brazil, according to multiple sources.
  MMA Fighting confirmed the booking after the promotion's Brazilian television partner, Globo, first reported it.
  Gustafsson (17-4) picked up his first win in over two years earlier this month when he defeated Jan Blachowicz via unanimous decision. The victory snapped a two-fight losing str
  
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• Aussies Whittaker, Matthews, Kelly Targeted for UFC Fight Night in Melbourne

  20-09-2016 20:17 via sherdog.com
  
  At least three Australians will compete in the Octagon when the UFC travels to Melbourne on Nov. 27.
  
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• Flyweights Ian McCall, Neil Seery to Clash at UFC Fight Night in Belfast Nov. 19

  20-09-2016 19:38 via sherdog.com
  
  After having yet another bout fall through, Ian McCall will get his wish, as he has been booked to face Neil Seery at UFC Fight Night 99 in Belfast, Ireland, on Nov. 19.
  
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• Legacy Fighting Championship, Resurrection Fighting Alliance Merge to Form New Promotion

  20-09-2016 19:21 via sherdog.com
  
  Two of mixed martial arts’ top regional promotions are joining forces.
  
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• Chael Sonnen ‘not ready’ to divulge full story of his move from UFC to Bellator

  20-09-2016 19:00
  
  The real story of Chael Sonnen leaving the UFC for Bellator might come out one day. Just not right now.
  "The American Gangster" said as much to Ariel Helwani on Monday's edition of The MMA Hour. When pressed on his contract situation with the UFC and why he, as a longtime UFC company man, would bolt to Bellator, the always animated Sonnen did not have much to say. For once.
  "I wanted an opportunity to compete and that was really it," Sonnen said. "The back story and everything I'm holding o
  
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• Nate Diaz’s UFC 202 Drug Test Comes Back Clean, USADA Still Investigating

  20-09-2016 17:46
  
  https://youtu.be/0ecS8yPgF40The test results for Nate Diaz's UFC 202 fight with Conor McGregor last month are in -- and no marijuana was found.Although he wasn't found to have any marijuana in his system, it doesn't necessarily mean that he won't be facing a potential sanction from the Nevada Athletic Commission.Jeff Novitzky confirmed to MMAFighting.com this week that Diaz's USADA tests for his UFC 202 fight last month are in, and the Stockton native passed them.However, it's worth pointing out
  
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• Cris Cyborg questions nutritionist George Lockhart's decision to have her take birth control pills before fight

  20-09-2016 16:22
  
  On Monday's episode of The MMA Hour, Cris Cyborg said she needed to cut 24 pounds to make Saturday's 141-pound catchweight fight against Lina Landsberg.
  In her latest video blog, Cyborg is seen arguing with her nutritionist George Lockhart, considered one of the very best in the business, about his decision to have her take birth control pills during this cut.
  
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• Sage Northcutt on Mickey Gall’s UFC foes: ‘It’s almost like fighting someone’s dad’

  20-09-2016 15:00
  
  This is about as close to trash talk as Sage Northcutt is going to get.
  The top UFC prospect took some mild shots at Mickey Gall on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani on Monday. Northcutt has not been too impressed with Gall's UFC opponents, CM Punk and Mike Jackson, since both came in without a pro MMA bout on their record.
  "I think just him going in and fighting two guys that had no fights — I think they were both close to 40 years old, too — it's almost like fighting someone's d
  
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• Ian McCall vs. Neil Seery booked for UFC's return to Northern Ireland

  20-09-2016 14:01
  
  Perhaps the third time's the charm for Ian McCall.
  After seeing his last two fights fall through at the 11th hour, McCall (13-5-1) has quickly received his next assignment in the form of Neil Seery on Nov. 19 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The UFC announced the flyweight fight Tuesday morning.
  It has been a summer to forget for "Uncle Creepy." First, his UFC 201 fight against Justin Scoggins fell through just hours before the weigh-in after Scoggins couldn't cut any more weight. The UFC paid McCa
  
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• Morning Report: Bill Goldberg says if Conor McGregor's comments were real, he's 'a keyboard warrior'

  20-09-2016 14:00
  
  Though many would hate to admit it, the world of MMA is deeply intertwined with the world of professional wrestling. After all, 10 days ago a professional wrestler with no martial arts experience debuted in the UFC and was paid a tidy sum for doing so. Mauro Ranallo was a commentator for Pride FC, Strikeforce, and Elite XC before working for the WWE on their Smackdown show. And of course, Brock Lesnar has held championships in both the UFC and the WWE and may continue to bounce between the
  
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• UFC Unfiltered: Chris Weidman & Cris Cyborg

  20-09-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Former UFC Middleweight champion Chris Weidman joins Jim and Matt in studio to discuss everything from acting on Kevin Can Wait to fighting Anderson Silva. Also, reigning InvictaFC Featherweight champion Cris Cyborg calls in ahead of her fight against Lina Lansberg and talks about weightcutting, welcoming haters and realizing a dream of fighting in the UFC. Plus, the guys break down UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson, getting emotional watching videos online, and the movie "The Road" in Matt's
  
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• UFC partners with Tabcorp to become official betting and wagering partner in Australia

  20-09-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Melbourne, Australia – UFC® today announced a multi-year partnership with TAB.com.au, Australia’s premier wagering company. The partnership establishes TAB.com.au as the “Official Betting and Wagering Partner of UFC” in Australia, as well as becoming the presenting sponsor for all UFC live events throughout the country. The partnership will launch at UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: ROCKHOLD vs. JACARE 2, on Sunday, November 27, at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. “We are del
  
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• UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg Fantasy Preview

  20-09-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Think you know how the next fight card will play out? Play UFC Pick 'EmThe UFC returns to Brazil this weekend with a card that will feature the return of arguably the top women's fighter on the planet, when Cris "Cyborg" makes her second appearance inside the Octagon. "Cyborg" has been one of the best fighters in the women's division for the better part of the last decade, and she made a rousing debut in May with a first round TKO over the always-tough Leslie Smith. This time around, "Cyborg" wi
  
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• UFC Adds Veteran MMA Executive Mick Maynard, Promotes Sean Shelby

  20-09-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Las Vegas – UFC® announced today the hiring of Mick Maynard as Vice President of Talent Relations. Maynard was president and owner of Houston-based Legacy Fighting Championship, an organization that helped launched the careers of many athletes including Holly Holm, Henry Cejudo and Sage Northcutt.Maynard will work alongside Sean Shelby, a 14-year UFC employee who is being promoted to Senior Vice President of Talent Relations, in organizing UFC bouts, developing athletes on the roster,
  
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• On the Rise: Brasilia Edition

  20-09-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  On the heels of an entertaining debut in Hidalgo, Texas, the UFC schedule rolls on with the Octagon making a second trip to Brasilia and the Ginasio Nilson Nelson for a fight card headlined by an exciting female catchweight clash between Cris “Cyborg” and Swedish newcomer Lina Lansberg.But while the bulk of the attention going into this bout will be directed towards the Brazilian Muay Thai wrecking machine and the “Elbow Queen” who clash in the main event, the truth is th
  
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• Novitzky opens up about current UFC regulations

  20-09-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Despite being hard-nosed in his role as the UFC’s Vice President of Athlete Health and Performance, Jeff Novitzky is welcoming to all athletes, and he reminds us that harsh failures are more about deterring PED usage on the front end than anything else. To that end, he makes himself accessible to all of the more than 500 athletes on the UFC roster, and even laments over missed calls from athletes.“I never get tired of hearing from them,” Novitzky said. “This is my job. Th
  
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• FIGHT PASS Preview: Fight Night Brasilia

  20-09-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  This weekend’s UFC FIGHT PASS Featured Bout will continue the streak of intriguing matchups, as Scottish lightweight Stevie Ray travels to Brasilia to take on home country favorite Alan Patrick. But before that bout takes place, two more bouts will get the night started on UFC FIGHT PASS, beginning at 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PTThis is the UFC FIGHT PASS preview of Fight Night Brasilia…Alan Patrick vs Stevie RayApproaching his third anniversary on the UFC roster, Rio de Janeiro southpaw A
  
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• Defined by her courage, Cyborg protects undefeated streak

  20-09-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
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  BRASILIA, Brazil Brazilian MMA legend Cris Cyborg admits her path toward a combat sports career started inauspiciously, with a simple invitation. Already viewed as an athlete with incomparable skills, she also displayed a trait that made her a natural in mixed martial arts.“I was a very tough teenager. And it’s funny, because I had never thought of becoming a fighter, but now I’m sure I was born to be a fighter,” Cyborg recalled. “I was 19 years old and I w
  
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• Nate Diaz drug test clean, but USADA still looking into press conference cannabis use

  20-09-2016 03:47
  
  Marijuana didn't show up in Nate Diaz's system, but that doesn't necessarily mean he won't be sanctioned.
  Diaz passed his UFC 202 fight-night drug test administered by USADA, UFC vice president of athlete health and performance Jeff Novitzky told MMA Fighting on Monday night. However, USADA is still reviewing Diaz's use of a cannabidiol (CBD) oil vape pen at the post-fight press conference that night, per spokesperson Ryan Madden.
  Though Diaz's drug test was clean, him telling the media he was v
  
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• Amanda Nunes, UFC’s first openly gay champion, wins equality award

  20-09-2016 02:00
  
  It's been quite the few months for Amanda Nunes.
  The MMA standout beat Miesha Tate by first-round TKO at UFC 200 in July to become the first openly gay champion in UFC history. On Saturday, Nunes was honored with the 2016 Equality Visibility Award at the annual Equality California Awards in Los Angeles.
  Nunes, 28, accepted the award alongside her girlfriend Nina Ansaroff, who also trains with Nunes at American Top Team in Florida. The honor recognizes those who have brought greater awareness to
  
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• Al Iaquinta willing to walk away from MMA if dispute with UFC remains unsettled

  20-09-2016 00:00
  
  Al Iaquinta is out of his fight against Thiago Alves at UFC 205, and there is a chance Iaquinta could be done with the UFC for good.
  Iaquinta revealed Monday that he pulled out of the Nov. 12 contest in his home state of New York due to a dispute over his UFC contract. Iaquinta said that after spending 17 months shelved by injuries, he couldn't afford to risk another health scare on the terms of his present contract, which was signed prior to the UFC-Reebok deal, and in the case of a loss, would
  
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