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• Video: Nick Diaz Smokes An Enormous Joint With Tommy Chong

  25-09-2016 23:54
  
  https://youtu.be/mywUxA9jaRQNick Diaz hasn't been off of suspension for his marijuana violation for that long, and he's already flirting with disaster.Tommy Chong of the famous "Cheech & Chong" comedy act took to social media this week to share a photo of himself and the Stockton, California native allegedly smoking an enormous joint.Whether or not this was simply to attract attention or is something that USADA might be following up on remains to be seen. Regardless, above is the video and b
  
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• Photo: Did Cris Cyborg Miss Weight For Her UFC Fight Night 95 Fight This Weekend?

  25-09-2016 23:40
  
  Is it possible that Cristiane "Cyborg" Justino didn't actually make weight for her 140-pound catch weight bout against Lina Lansberg at UFC Fight Night 95 this weekend in Brasilia, Brazil?Featured above is a photo, taken by @MikeDyce, which shows the scale reading 141.6 for her weigh-in on Friday morning.If true as the final number Cyborg saw while standing on the scale, the Invicta FC Featherweight Champion should have then been forced to get the towel out, strip down and see if she made the re
  
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• Photos: Paul Felder’s Brutal Cut Backstage After UFC Fight Night 95 (NSFW)

  25-09-2016 23:32
  
  At the UFC Fight Night 95 event in Brasilia, Brazil on Saturday night, UFC lightweight contender Paul Felder was unable to continue in his main card bout with Francisco Trinaldo due to a bad cut he received inside the Octagon.After the event, UFC President Dana White shared the following photos of the cut being cleaned up and fixed up backstage immediately after the fight. Check out the photos below.For video highlights of Felder-Trinaldo from UFN 95, click here. For complete UFC Fight Night 95
  
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• Roy Nelson Explains Kicking “Big” John McCarthy After TKO’ing Bigfoot At UFN 95

  25-09-2016 23:25
  
  At the UFC Fight Night 95 post-fight press conference held after the big event in Brasilia, Brazil on Saturday night, UFC Heavyweight contender Roy "Big Country" Nelson spoke about his post-match actions at the show.After TKO'ing Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva in the second round of their main card bout on Saturday (video highlights here), Nelson kicked referee "Big" John McCarthy.As Nelson explained at the post-fight presser, he was frustrated that he was forced to hit Bigfoot more times than necessar
  
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• RIZIN 2016 World Grand Prix Results From Japan: CroCop, Gracie & More

  25-09-2016 23:17
  
  At the RIZIN FF event in Japan this weekend, Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic, Kron Gracie, Kazuyuki Fujita and others were in action.CroCop would defeat Hyun Man Myung via submission in a Grand Prix tourney bout, while Kaito Hoovelson defeated Kazuyuki Fujita in another Grand Prix bout.Below are quick-match results of the event:RIZIN 2016 WORLD GRAND PRIX RESULTS:- Gabi Garcia def. Destine Yarbrough by submission- Kanako Murata def. Kyra Batara by unanimous decision- Charles Bennett def. Minoru Kimura
  
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• Video: Thiago Santos vs. Eric Spicely Highlights From UFC Fight Night 95

  25-09-2016 23:11
  
  https://youtu.be/68Yn0q2A79wAt UFC Fight Night 95 in Brasilia, Brazil on Saturday night, Eric Spicely defeated Thiago Santos in a middleweight contender bout.Featured above are highlights from the fight, which saw Spicely finish the top-15 ranked Santos via submission due to choke.For complete UFC Fight Night 95 results, click here.
  
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• Video: Paul Felder vs. Francisco Trinaldo Highlights From UFC Fight Night 95

  25-09-2016 23:07
  
  https://youtu.be/fSHkccg6lxoAt UFC Fight Night 95 in Brasilia, Brazil on Saturday night, Francisco Trinaldo defeated Paul Felder in a lightweight contender bout.Featured above are highlights from the fight, which saw Trinaldo score the TKO victory when the fight was stopped due to a brutal cut Felder suffered inside the Octagon.For complete UFC Fight Night 95 results, click here.
  
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• Video: Roy Nelson vs. Antonio Silva Highlights From UFC Fight Night 95

  25-09-2016 23:01
  
  https://youtu.be/K59V2B1YksEAt UFC Fight Night 95 in Brasilia, Brazil on Saturday night, Roy "Big Country" Nelson defeated Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva in a heavyweight contender bout.Featured above are highlights from the fight, which saw "Big Country" TKO "Bigfoot" in the second round.For complete UFC Fight Night 95 results, click here.
  
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• As CEO of new Legacy Fighting Alliance, Ed Soares to give up fighter management in 2017

  25-09-2016 23:00
  
  Before there was the Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA), there was Ed Soares — the manager.
  Soares, who has long made a name for himself as the manager of perhaps the best pound-for-pound fighter of all time, Anderson Silva — as well as overseeing the careers of other champions such as Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Jose Aldo and Lyoto Machida — will be giving up the reins as a fighter manager in early 2017. That's when his new venture, the  Legacy Fighting Championship Legac
  
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• Michael Johnson doesn't regret his controversial post-fight celebration at UFC Fight Night 94

  25-09-2016 21:00
  
  Michael Johnson left Hidalgo, Texas on Saturday night with an impressive first-round knockout victory along with a bit of controversy.
  The Blackzillians' lightweight knocked out Dustin Poirier in just 95 seconds into the first round during their main event bout at UFC Fight Night 94. Following his devastating knockout, Johnson walked to his corner, then back to the downed Poirier. Standing over of him, arms raised in victory, Johnson gave Poirier a short post-fight message: ‘f*ck you.'
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• The Weekly Grind: Nick Diaz smokes giant joint with Tommy Chong, Paige VanZant gets split in half by Criss Angel, more

  25-09-2016 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."
  Great hanging and smoking with @nickdiaz209 today pic.twitter.com/zxwzVLMVEu
  — Tommy Chong (@tommychong) September 22, 2016Wednesday p
  
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• Paul Felder's massive cut following Francisco Trinaldo loss at UFC Fight Night 95

  25-09-2016 18:00
  
  UFC lightweight Paul Felder is leaving Brazil with a new battle scar.
  The 32-year-old fighter fought Brazilian Francisco Trinaldo in the main card of Saturday's UFC Fight Night 95 in Brasilia, Brazil. Felder lost via technical knockout, as the doctor overseeing the bout called the fight off due to a huge cut on Felder's right eyebrow. The cut was caused by repeated elbows and punches from Trinaldo. The fight was officially stopped at 2:25 of round three.
  With this loss, Felder snapped a two-figh
  
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• Click Debate: Is it time for the UFC to add two new women’s divisions?

  25-09-2016 17:00
  
  Women's MMA has been a home run for the UFC. There's no overstating it.
  In July, the promotion put on an historic six events. Half of those were headlined by important women's fights.
  The biggest mainstream star in UFC history — Ronda Rousey — is a woman. Two of the most dominant, exciting athletes in the company are women: Cris Cyborg and Joanna Jedrzejczyk. And there are plenty of marketable, bankable female stars all over the roster, from Holly Holm and Miesha Tate to Paige VanZan
  
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• UFC's potential on pay-per-view has never looked brighter, but nothing is a lock

  25-09-2016 16:00
  
  Due to the monster numbers of the two Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz fights, the UFC is on the verge of record-setting annual pay-per-view revenues.UFC has sold an estimated 6.35 million buys on nine shows so far this year. With four shows remaining, as long as the company gets one fight between now and the end of the year with Conor McGregor, Ronda Rousey or Georges St-Pierre, it's a lock that this year's total will easily top the estimated 7.2 million buys in 2016. Last year, due to highest pric
  
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• Roy Nelson apologizes for post-fight altercation with John McCarthy, but says ‘I wouldn't take it back'

  25-09-2016 15:00
  
  Roy Nelson got back on the winning track at UFC Fight Night 95 when he scored a second-round knockout over friend and fellow heavyweight veteran Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva. But Nelson's post-fight theatrics drew just as much attention as his performance, as a visibly angry Nelson flipped off referee John McCarthy and lightly kicked McCarthy in the back over what Nelson believed to be a late stoppage.
  "It was a push," Nelson said of the kick at the UFC Fight Night 95 post-fight press conference
  
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• Rizin FF 2 results: Kron Gracie, Gabi Garcia, Cro Cop, Cruickshank score submission victories

  25-09-2016 14:59
  
  It was morning with many submissions topped off by arguably the best grappler on the card earning a rear-naked choke victory.
  Kron Gracie, who fought MMA veteran Hideo Tokoro in the main event of Rizin FF 2, lived up to his family name by earning his earning his third straight submission victory. Facing the toughest test of his young career, Gracie handled the fight like a champ. The Brazilian controlled Tokoro on the ground for the majority of the fight, taking his back and constantly threateni
  
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• Cris Cyborg welcomes more catchweights, but only against top-10 bantamweights

  25-09-2016 14:00
  
  BRASILIA, Brazil -- Cris Cyborg demolished Lina Lansberg at Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night 95 at the Nilson Nelson gymnasium in Brasilia, Brazil, and her future is still up in the air.
  Before her second catchweight bout in the UFC, Cyborg said she wouldn’t take any more 140-pound fights. However, moments after the second-round TKO victory, the Brazilian opened the door for another catchweight bout. She said it would have to be a top-ranked bantamweight foe, though.
  "I never choose
  
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• Mirko Cro Cop vs. Wanderlei Silva 3 scheduled for Rizin FF tournament quarterfinal

  25-09-2016 13:55
  
  The trilogy fight between former PRIDE FC champions Mirko Cro Cop and Wanderlei Silva is scheduled to happen at Rizin FF 2016 World Grand Prix quarterfinals. The news was announced on the broadcast of the tournament's opening round on Sunday.
  Cro Cop, 42, won his first tournament fight on Sunday, defeating Hyun Man Myung via arm-triangle choke at round one. Prior to that, the Croatian was signed to the UFC and had retired after being suspended for two years by USADA, the UFC's independent anti-d
  
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• Mirko Cro Cop vs. Wanderlei Silva 3 scheduled for Rizin FF tournament quarter final

  25-09-2016 13:55
  
  The trilogy fight between former PRIDE FC champions Mirko Cro Cop and Wanderlei Silva is scheduled to happen at Rizin FF 2016 World Grand Prix quarter finals. The news was announced on the broadcast of the tournament's opening round on Sunday.
  Cro Cop, 42, won his first tournament fight on Sunday, defeating Hyun Man Myung via arm-triangle choke at round one. Prior to that, the Croatian was signed to the UFC and had retired after being suspended for two years by USADA, the UFC's independent anti-
  
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• Wanderlei Silva, 'Krazy Horse' Bennett have to be separated backstage at Rizin FF

  25-09-2016 12:28
  
  Pride FC may be dead, but the heated rivalry between Wanderlei Silva and Charles Bennett is more alive than ever.
  It's not clear when and why the feud between the two Pride FC starts got started, but it can be traced back to Dec. 31, 2005 at Pride Shockwave 2005. There, in the backstage of the Saitama Super Arena, in Saitama, Japan, Bennett got into an altercation with Silva's Chute Boxe teammate Cristiano Marcello that resulted in Bennett getting choked out unconscious with triangle c
  
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• Gabi Garcia submits Destanie Yarbrough at Rizin

  25-09-2016 10:22
  
  Gabi Garcia vs Destanie Yarbrough #RizinFF pic.twitter.com/kkMDCumXuq
  — Zombie Prophet (@ZPGIFs) September 25, 2016Gabi Garcia remains undefeated in mixed martial arts.
  The Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt submitted her opponent, Destanie Yarbrough, in the opening bout of Rizin FF 2 in Japan. Garcia got a hold of Yarbrough three minutes into the fight and snapped her down, getting top control from turtle position. There, Garcia began to drop heavy ground-and-pound, including knees to the he
  
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• Roy Nelson Takes Issue with ‘Big’ John McCarthy’s Stoppage of Knockout Victory

  25-09-2016 09:23 via sherdog.com
  
  Roy Nelson earned yet another knockout victory in the Octagon on Saturday, but it was what transpired after his victory over Antonio Silva at UFC Fight Night that attracted most of the attention.
  
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• How Eric Spicely went from a phone call saying he was cut from the UFC to a huge upset in Brazil

  25-09-2016 09:10
  
  BRASILIA, Brazil -- Eric Spicely was a huge underdog against Thiago Santos at UFC Fight Night 95, and came out victorious via first-round submission. After the win, Spicely told the media how he went from getting a call from the UFC telling him that he would get cut, fighting "Marreta" in Brazil, training with Georges St-Pierre, what’s next for him, and more.
  
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• Rani Yahya explains why he won't call anyone out after UFC Fight Night 95 win

  25-09-2016 09:06
  
  BRASILIA, Brazil -- Rani Yahya defeated Michinori Tanaka via decision at UFC Fight Night 95 in his hometown, but isn’t satisfied with his performance. Speaking with the media after the bout, Yahya revealed he considered pulling out of the fight due to a neck injury, explained why he won’t call anyone out after his fourth straight victory as a bantamweight, and more.
  
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• Vicente Luque reacts to vicious KO, aims for top-15 opponent next

  25-09-2016 09:03
  
  BRASILIA, Brazil -- Vicente Luque made quick work of Hector Urbina at UFC Fight Night 95 in Brazil, and spoke to the media about getting the knockout he wanted in his "hometown," where he stands in the welterweight division, balancing training between Brasilia and Blackzilians, and much more.
  
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• Long Island’s Gregor Gillespie hopes for fight in Albany following first UFC win

  25-09-2016 09:01
  
  BRASILIA, Brazil -- Gregor Gillespie discusses his successful UFC debut, defeating Glaico Franca at UFC Fight Night 95, his first experience outside of North America, his desire to compete in Albany, and much more.
  
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• Cris ‘Cyborg’ Willing to Fight at 140 Pounds Again, But Only Against Top 10 Opponents

  25-09-2016 08:50 via sherdog.com
  
  The difficulties of making 140 pounds for Cristiane Justino have been well documented during her first two Octagon appearances, but it appears that “Cyborg” might not be done competing at a catch-weight just yet.
  
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• UFC Fight Night 95 bonuses: Eric Spicely earns $50,000 after huge upset over Thiago Santos

  25-09-2016 08:40
  
  Things couldn't have gone any better for Eric Spicely at UFC Fight Night 95.
  The UFC middleweight went into Saturday's UFC card as a huge underdog and many fans expected him to get knocked out in quick fashion by Thiago Santos, and then probably cut by the UFC. However, that wasn't the case, as Spicely dominated Santos with his solid grappling, and earned a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus in the process.
  With this victory, Spicely bounced back from his first professional loss, w
  
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• UFC Fight Night 95 Bonus Winners Announced, Post-Fight Press Conference

  25-09-2016 08:17
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc0InaHcxEw[/embed]The UFC Fight Night 95 bonus winners were announced at the post-fight press conference.For his huge upset, Eric Spicely picked up a "Performance of the Night" bonus and an additional $50,000. Spicely stunned Thiago Santos with a slick submission.The other "Performance" bonus went to Vicente Luque, while Erick Silva and Luan Chagas claimed "Fight of the Night."
  Luque defeated Hector Urbina with a thunderous knockouts, while Silva submitted
  
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• Roy Nelson vs. Bigfoot Silva full fight video highlights

  25-09-2016 08:09
  
  Watch Roy Nelson vs. Bigfoot Silva full fight video highlights from UFC Fight Night 95's main card above, courtesy of FOX Sports 1.
  UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg took place Sept. 24 at the Ginasio Nilson Nelson in Brasilia, Brazil. UFC heavyweight contenders Roy Nelson (22-13) and Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva locked horns (19-10-1) on the night's main card, which aired live on FOX Sports 1. Catch the video highlights above.
  For more on Nelson vs. Silva, check out
  
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• Video: Renan Barao vs. Phillipe Nover Highlights From UFC Fight Night 95

  25-09-2016 08:08
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0cKPYmUfbA[/embed]Former UFC champion Renan Barao picked up his first win at featherweight, besting a game Phillipe Nover in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 95 Saturday night.Earlier this year, Barao was defeated by Jeremy Stephens in his debut at 145 pounds. He lost the bantamweight belt to TJ Dillashaw and a subsequent rematch, prompting his move to featherweight after issues cutting weight.Nover was a runner-up on The Ultimate Fighter.
  
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• Renan Barao-Phillipe Nover Highlights From UFC Fight Night 95

  25-09-2016 08:08
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0cKPYmUfbA[/embed]Former UFC champion Renan Barao picked up his first win at featherweight, besting a game Phillipe Nover in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 95 Saturday night.Earlier this year, Barao was defeated by Jeremy Stephens in his debut at 145 pounds. He lost the bantamweight belt to TJ Dillashaw and a subsequent rematch, prompting his move to featherweight after issues cutting weight.Nover was a runner-up on The Ultimate Fighter.
  
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• Video: Cris Cyborg vs. Lina Lansberg Highlights From UFC Fight Night 95

  25-09-2016 08:06
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lb8cIEDpYw[/embed]It might not have been another quick finish, but Cris "Cyborg' Justino was just as dominant once again Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 95.Justino improved to 2-0 inside the Octagon and 17-1 with one no-contest overall by finishing Lina Lansberg in the second round.The Invicta FC featherweight champion also defeated Leslie Smith earlier this year. UFC Fight Night 95 aired live on FOX Sports 1 from Brazil.
  
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• Cris Cyborg Vs. Lina Lansberg Highlights From UFC Fight Night 95

  25-09-2016 08:06
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lb8cIEDpYw[/embed]It might not have been another quick finish, but Cris "Cyborg' Justino was just as dominant once again Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 95.Justino improved to 2-0 inside the Octagon and 17-1 with one no-contest overall by finishing Lina Lansberg in the second round.The Invicta FC featherweight champion also defeated Leslie Smith earlier this year. UFC Fight Night 95 aired live on FOX Sports 1 from Brazil.
  
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• UFC Fight NIght 95 Results: How Long Did It Take “Cyborg” This Time?

  25-09-2016 08:04
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOlxk4O_SBg[/embed]Surprisingly enough, Cris "Cyborg" Justino did not add to her impressive list of first round victories Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 95.But she didn't suffer defeat either.Justino bruised Lina Lansberg in the first before finishing her in the second round with vicious ground-and-pound, improving to 2-0 inside the Octagon. The reigning Invicta FC featherweight champion bested Leslie Smith earlier this year.The co-main event featured Re
  
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• Rizin World Grand Prix 2016 live stream online

  25-09-2016 08:00
  
  Watch Rizin World Grand Prix stream online on MMA Fighting for the complete card starting at 2 a.m. ET. The fight card for this event is as follows:Kron Gracie vs. Hideo Tokoro
  Rena Kubota vs. Miyuu YamamotoMirko Filipovic vs. Hyun Man Myung
  Kaito Hoovelson vs. Kazuyuki Fujita
  Daron Cruickshank vs. Andy SouwerErson Yamamoto vs. Kizaemon Saiga
  Jiri Prochazka vs. Mark Tanios
  Karl Albrektsson vs. Valentin MoldavskyAmir Aliakbari vs. Joao Almeida
  Teodorasu Aukstuolis vs. Szymon Bajor
  Charles Bennett
  
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• UFC Fight Night Brasilia Bonuses: Spicely, Silva, Chagas, Luque Pocket $50K Apiece

  25-09-2016 07:50 via sherdog.com
  
  Eric Spicely entered UFC Fight Night Brasilia as a heavy underdog. He left with a massive upset victory and a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus.
  
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• Renan Barao vs. Phillipe Nover full fight video highlights

  25-09-2016 07:49
  
  Watch Renan Barao vs. Phillipe Nover full fight video highlights from UFC Fight Night 95's co-main event above, courtesy of FOX Sports.
  UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg took place Sept. 24 at the Ginasio Nilson Nelson in Brasilia, Brazil. Former UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao (34-4, 1 NC) looked to get back on the winning track against Phillipe Nover (11-7-1) in the night's co-main event, which aired live on FOX Sports 1. Catch the video highlights above.
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• Cris Cyborg vs. Lina Lansberg full fight video highlights

  25-09-2016 07:42
  
  Watch Cris Cyborg vs. Lina Lansberg full fight video highlights from UFC Fight Night 95's main event above, courtesy of FOX Sports 1.
  UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg took place Sept. 24 at the Ginasio Nilson Nelson in Brasilia, Brazil. Invicta FC featherweight champion Cristiane "Cyborg" Justino (17-1, 1 NC) collided against UFC newcomer Lina Lansberg (6-2) collided in the night's main event, which aired live on FOX Sports 1. Catch the video highlights above.
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• UFC Fight Night 95 post-fight press conference video

  25-09-2016 07:19
  
  The UFC Fight Night 95 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 above 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 Fight Night 95 post-fight press conference takes place about 30 minutes after the main event ends, meaning it will start around 2 a.m.
  
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• UFC Fight Night 95 in Tweets: Pros react to Cris Cyborg vs. Lina Lansberg, more

  25-09-2016 07:17
  
  Is there any woman in the world who can stop Cris Cyborg?
  The Invicta FC featherweight champion was at it again on Saturday, pummeling UFC newcomer Lina Lansberg en route to a second-round TKO stoppage in the main event of UFC Fight Night 95 in Brasilia, Brazil.
  Cyborg is now a perfect 2-0 under the UFC umbrella, and as always, the pros were there to follow the action every step of the way. Check out reaction to UFC Fight Night 95's main card below.
  There is no chick in MMA that can mess with Cy
  
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• UFC Fight Night 95 results: Cris Cyborg decimates game Lina Lansberg by TKO

  25-09-2016 07:14
  
  It took a little longer than some people thought, but Cris Cyborg won another fight by vicious knockout.
  The most dominant female fighter in the world defeated Lina Lansberg by TKO at 2:29 of the second round of the UFC Fight Night 95 main event Saturday night in Brasilia, Brazil with a flurry of punches on the ground.
  Lansberg hung around — quite literally, clinging to Cyborg throughout — for a bit. But Cyborg closed her eye and likely broke her nose with a straight right hand in th
  
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• Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Justino Smashes Lina Lansberg in UFC Fight Night 95 Main Event

  25-09-2016 07:12 via sherdog.com
  
  Cristiane Justino plows through Lina Lansberg in UFC Fight Night “Cyborg vs. Lansberg” headliner on Saturday in Brasilia, Brazil.
  
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• Six bouts added to Sao Paulo Fight Night

  25-09-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  In addition to Saturday's announcement of the Sao Paulo main event between Alexander Gustafsson and Rogerio Nogueira, UFC officials also made six more bouts official for November 19th's UFC Fight Night card at Ginásio do Ibirapuera. FS1 will televise. In an intriguing middleweight bout, Poland's Krzysztof Jotko will look to follow up his 59-second knockout of Tamdan McCrory as he takes on No. 11-ranked Thales Leites. Denmark's Christian Colombo will make the trip to Brazil in search
  
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• Fight Night Brasilia bonuses: Who got $$$?

  25-09-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Fight Of The Night: Erick Silva vs Luan Chagas Performance Bonuses: Eric Spicely and Vicente Luque • Vicente Luque got the first finish of the night, and it definitely got the crowd going. A perfect overhand right dropped Hector Urbina at the 1-minute mark of their clash to win the first bonus of the evening • The Erick Silva-Luan Chagas clash that went deep into the third round before Silva could counter-attack and get a rear naked choke victory claimed top fight honors in Brasilia &b
  
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• Roy Nelson kicks referee John McCarthy after knocking out 'Bigfoot' Silva

  25-09-2016 06:39
  
  Roy Nelson looked upset at referee John McCarthy following his impressive knockout win over Antonio Silva, better known as "Bigfoot," at Saturday's UFC Fight Night 95.
  Nelson kicked McCarthy in the butt and then proceeded to flip him in the bird in apparent disapproval of McCarthy's perceived late stoppage of the fight.
  During the fight, Nelson clipped Silva with a vicious uppercut, sending him straight to the canvas. He then followed up with a few punches to the downed "Bigfoot," who looked unc
  
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• Alexander Gustafsson vs. ‘Minotouro’ Nogueira Headlines UFC Fight Night in Sao Paulo

  25-09-2016 06:20 via sherdog.com
  
  A light heavyweight duel pitting Alexander Gustafsson against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira will top the bill when the UFC heads to Sao Paulo on Nov. 19.
  
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• Rizin 2 Results: Gracie vs. Tokoro

  25-09-2016 06:00
  
  MMA Fighting has Rizin 2 results for the Gracie vs. Tokoro fight card Sept. 25, live Rizin 2 twitter updates, and more.In the main event, Kron Gracie and Hideo Tokoro square off in a featherweight fight. The main card will also feature the opening round of the Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix, including the return of Mikro Cro Cop.Check out the Rizin 2 results below.
  Main card (MMA Fighting at 2 a.m. ET)
  Kron Gracie vs. Hideo Tokoro
  Rena Kubota vs. Miyuu YamamotoMirko Filipovic vs. Hyun Man Myung
  
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• Thiago Alves vs. Jim Miller official for UFC 205 in New York

  25-09-2016 05:34
  
  A lightweight bout pitting Thiago Alves and Jim Miller has been added to UFC 205. The news was made official during the UFC Fight Night 95 broadcast on FOX Sports 1 on Saturday night. It was first reported by Talk MMA.
  Alves was originally scheduled to fight Al Iaquinta, but due to a contract dispute Iaquinta pulled out from the fight. Now, the Brazilian will take on the veteran Miller. Alves hasn't been fighting often, as he's only competed five times in the past five years. His last fight
  
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• Eric Spicely scores huge upset, submitting Thiago Santos

  25-09-2016 05:14
  
  Eric Spicely locks in a rear naked choke and gets the finish! Huge upset! #UFCBrasilia https://t.co/GvQNMiQmQ7
  — FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) September 25, 2016Eric Spicely shocked the world Saturday night.
  "The Dream Catcher" entered as a huge underdog against Thiago Santos at UFC Fight Night 95, and proved why MMA remains one of the most unpredictable sports, submitting the No. 15-ranked UFC middleweight in the first round.
  Prior to that, Spicely had lost his UFC debut against Sam Alvey
  
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