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• Tonya Evinger, Angela Hill to defend titles at Invicta FC 20

  13-10-2016 23:51
  
  The next Invicta card is getting a pair of title fights.
  Tonya Evinger will defend her Invicta women's bantamweight belt against Yana Kunitskaya and Angela Hill puts her strawweight gold on the line against Kaline Medeiros at Invicta FC 20 on Nov. 18 in Kansas City, promotion officials told MMA Fighting on Thursday.
  Evinger (17-6) has won all six of her Invicta fights and won the 135-pound title in July 2015. Four of those victories have been via finish. Evinger, 35, most recently defeated Colle
  
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• UFC 207 Odds: Ronda Rousey Opens As Betting Favorite Against Amanda Nunes

  13-10-2016 23:20
  
  Following yesterday's announcement that mega-star Ronda Rousey will be returning to the Octagon against Amanda Nunes in the main event of UFC 207, MMA oddsmakers have began releasing their opening betting odds for the fight.Currently, Rousey is listed as the favorite according to most oddsmakers, including popular online website Bovada.lv, as they set the face of Women's MMA as a -200 against Nunes. Meanwhile, the Brazilian UFC Women's 135-pound champion opened as a +160 underdog.Based on the cu
  
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• UFC 204 medical suspensions: UFC champ Michael Bisping could be out until April

  13-10-2016 23:00
  
  Michael Bisping's second title defense is going to have to wait. Perhaps even until the spring.
  Bisping was medically suspended for 180 days following his unanimous decision win over Dan Henderson at UFC 204 on Saturday in Manchester, England, according to a document obtained by the UFC, which self-regulates in England.
  The UFC middleweight champion can come back earlier if he is cleared by a face and head CT. However, Bisping is suspended for a firm 60 days, including 45 with no contact, for th
  
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• UFC 204 Medical Suspensions: Bisping Facing 6 Months, Needs Head and Face CT Scan

  13-10-2016 22:32
  
  The damage that Dan Henderson inflicted upon Michael Bisping’s face at UFC 204 couldcost“The Count” quite a bit of time off.
  
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• Jiu-jitsu champion Mackenzie Dern misses weight for Legacy FC 61 fight

  13-10-2016 21:18
  
  Jiu-jitsu world champion Mackenzie Dern missed weight for her Friday night showdown against Montana Stewart at Legacy FC 61, tipping the scales Thursday at 118.3 pounds for the strawweight contest.
  Dern, 23, is currently the No. 1 ranked female jiu-jitsu artist in the world and is considered to be one of the top strawweight prospects in mixed martial arts. A highly decorated grappler, Dern (1-0) picked up a dominating decision win over Kenia Rosas in her MMA debut in July. A portion of her Legac
  
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• Ronda Rousey opens up as 2-to-1 betting favorite over Amanda Nunes

  13-10-2016 21:13
  
  Amanda Nunes holds the UFC women's bantamweight champion belt. But her challenger at UFC 207 will enter Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena as the favorite.
  Former champion Ronda Rousey enters the Dec. 30 bout a -200 favorite, according to online betting website Bovada. Nunes, the champion, is a +160 underdog.
  In layman's terms, that means you have to bet $200 on Rousey in order to win $100; while a $100 bet on Nunes lands you $160 if she wins.
  Rousey is fighting for the first time since UFC 193 last
  
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• UFC PR Exec Dave Sholler Leaving Promotion for Position with NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers

  13-10-2016 20:32
  
  Dave Sholler is leaving the UFC after spending the last six years with the Las Vegas-based company.
  
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• Four title fights highlight Titan FC 42

  13-10-2016 20:16
  
  Titan FC is finishing up the year with a blockbuster event.
  Four title fights are on the docket for Titan FC 42 on Dec. 2, promotion officials told MMA Fighting on Thursday.
  In the main event, Dhiego Lima will defend his welterweight title against Jason Jackson. Jose Torres will put his flyweight belt on the line in the co-main event against Pedro Nobre and Andrew Whitney and Farkhad Sharipov will meet for the vacant bantamweight title. To cap the title fights, Jack May takes on Volkan Oezdemir
  
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• Ronda Rousey Opens as Betting Favorite Against Bantamweight Champ Amanda Nunes

  13-10-2016 17:20
  
  It’s been nearly a year since Ronda Rousey last appeared in the Octagon, but oddsmakers still like the Olympic judoka against UFC bantamweight champ Amanda Nunes.
  
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• Dana White: Conor McGregor Never Wants To Fight In Nevada Again After Bottle Gate Fine

  13-10-2016 17:18
  
  Conor McGregor isn't too fond of Nevada these days.UFC President Dana White spoke about "The Notorious" one's disdain towards the Nevada Athletic Commission for fining him in the amount of $150,000, or five percent of his fight purse, for the bottle-throwing incident with Nate Diaz at the UFC 202 pre-fight press conference during his appearance on "The Herd" with Colin Cowherd on Wednesday.According to the UFC boss, McGregor is claiming he wants nothing to do with Las Vegas anymore, and has made
  
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• Cub Swanson to Meet Doo Ho Choi at UFC 206 in Toronto

  13-10-2016 17:09
  
  An intriguing featherweight battle is set for UFC 206, as Cub Swanson will lock horns with Doo Ho Choi on Dec. 10 in Toronto.
  
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• UFC Rankings Report: Mousasi, Manuwa Climb (Video)

  13-10-2016 17:07
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kJK-Ptswb4[/embed]Gegard Mousasi and Jimi Manuwa picked up key wins at UFC 204 recently, and the two were rewarded in the latest UFC official rankings.Both Mousasi - at middleweight - and Manuwa - at light heavyweight - vaulted into the Top-5 following their victories.Forrest Griffin and Matt Parrino offer up their thoughts on the rankings in this edition of "UFC Rankings Report."Forrest Griffin and Matt Parrino break down the new rankings. Gegard Mousasi
  
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• Legacy FC 61 Weigh-in Results: Steven Peterson, Mackenzie Dern Miss Weight

  13-10-2016 17:07
  
  The Bomb Factory in Dallas, Texas, will be the host for Legacy FC 61 on Friday night and headlining the marquee will be the promotion’s bantamweight championship between titleholder Steven Peterson and challenger Mark Delarosa.
  
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• Rashad Evans Will Fulfill A Dream With UFC 205 Fight Vs. Tim Kennedy

  13-10-2016 17:05
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4ygSYo1PCQ[/embed]For Rashad Evans, competing in his home state of New York has always been a dream.Now, "Suga" gets his chance to fulfill that quest, as he makes the move to middleweight vs. Tim Kennedy next month at UFC 205.
  The former UFC light heavyweight champion appeared on "UFC Tonight" Wednesday to discuss why he wants to fight in Madison Square Garden - where so many of the legends have made a name for themselves in the past.
  “It’s hug
  
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• Dana White Still Doesn’t Believe Georges St-Pierre Wants To Fight Again

  13-10-2016 17:02
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxBoufnVIMw[/embed]Call it a bluff or smoke-screen, but UFC president Dana White continues to state that Georges St-Pierre has no interest in returning to MMA.White, appearing on "UFC Tonight" Wednesday, was once again asked about the former UFC welterweight champion returning to the Octagon. He also clarified rumors that GSP could face Anderson Silva in the main event of UFC 206, telling Daniel Cormier that his title defense vs. Anthony Johnson is the head
  
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• UFC 206 Picks Up Scrap Between Cub Swanson, Dooho Choi

  13-10-2016 16:58
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNjcN5St1Ks[/embed]Cub Swanson and Dooho Choi will square off this December at UFC 206, the promotion announced.Swanson (23-7) owns eight Octagon wins in 11 fights, including victories over Hacran Dias and Tatsuya Kawajiri. He had contemplated retirement following losses to Frankie Edgar and Max Holloway before deciding to continue his career.Choi (15-1) has taken the world by storm, as "The Korean Superboy" owns 13 consecutive wins. Included in that run ar
  
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• Paige VanZant Vs. Michelle Waterson To Headline UFC’s Sacramento Return

  13-10-2016 16:55
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbgMXFktQl4[/embed]As she mentioned on social media recently, Paige VanZant does indeed have a fight set.VanZant will headline the upcoming UFC on FOX 22 event in Sacramento opposite former Invicta FC atomweight champion Michelle Waterson. UFC president Dana White announced the bout on "UFC Tonight" Wednesday.A member of the Sacramento-based Team Alpha Male camp, VanZant (7-2) will be trying to build on her recent finish of Bec Rawlings. The youngster - and
  
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• Dana White open to signing ex-NFL player Greg Hardy to UFC, but only after he gets experience

  13-10-2016 16:00
  
  UFC president Dana White isn't willing to close the door on controversial ex-NFL star Greg Hardy one day fighting in the UFC, however he also isn't looking to sign the former Pro Bowl defensive end until Hardy proves he that can actually compete among the world's best.
  "I'm one of those guys too who believes that we're all human beings and we all make mistakes," White said Wednesday on FS1's Speak for Yourself. "And when you make a mistake, you pay your penance, whatever it might be, and you sho
  
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• Doo Ho Choi meets Cub Swanson at UFC 206

  13-10-2016 15:00
  
  Doo Ho Choi got the fight he was hoping for.
  Weeks after knocking out Thiago Tavares in Las Vegas in July, "The Korean Superboy" called out Cub Swanson to a featherweight bout, and the UFC announced on Thursday that the match-up is official for Toronto’s UFC 206 on Dec. 10.
  Undefeated for over six years, Choi (14-1) impressed with three first-round TKO finishes under the UFC banner, including a 93-second victory over Sam Sicilia and a 18-second knockout over Juan Manuel Puig.
  Swanson (23-7
  
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• Morning Report: Scott Coker targeting Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva for next summer

  13-10-2016 14:00
  
  With Chael Sonnen's return to MMA, Bellator MMA is looking to to put together a long awaited fight next summer. Maybe the fourth time is the charm.
  One month ago, Chael Sonnen created minor waves in the MMA world when, upon returning from his two-year suspension, he opted to leave the UFC and sign with rival promotion Bellator. While at age 39, Sonnen is likely past his prime, he is still one of the biggest draws in UFC history and arguably the most significant acquisition Bellator has land
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter LATAM Ep. 8 Recap

  13-10-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  It's been a long road to get to the semifinals, but the last four fighters are now poised to face off, with two of them moving on to the finale on November 5 in Mexico City. This week's episode saw the last quarterfinal match unfold, as Marcelo Rojo from Team Griffin took on John Bedoya from Team Liddell. Bedoya was drawn back into the competition after Alejandro Martinez was forced out of the tournament due to the cuts he suffered in his win over Fabian Quintanar in the opening round. Bedoya or
  
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• Swanson vs Choi Set for Toronto

  13-10-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Two of the featherweight division's top strikers will meet in what promises to be a fight to remember on December 10, when No. 5-ranked Cub Swanson faces South Korean sensation Dooho Choi in a UFC 206 bout at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario.Tickets for UFC 206 go on sale on October 20 at 10 am ET. For more information on tickets and to register for the opportunity to buy tickets before the general public, visit www.UFC.com/Toronto.Palm Springs' Swanson has been fighting the best of the bes
  
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• Dynamite 12: Best fighters to come out of NY

  13-10-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  April 15 was a historic day for the UFC and mixed martial arts, as the bill to legalize and regulate the sport in the state of New York was finally passed. For the 21 fighters on the current UFC roster with ties to the Empire State, it opened the door for the opportunity to fight at home in front of family and friends, and some will be on hand on November 12 when the Octagon makes its first appearance in Madison Square Garden for the stacked UFC 205 event. And while some of them already occupy t
  
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• Diakiese back to work after big UFC debut

  13-10-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  It was a victory worthy of a little time off, but almost as soon as Marc Diakiese scored a second round knockout of Lukasz Sajewski last Saturday night in Manchester, England, the 23-year-old was back in the gym.He wasn’t there to get ready for the possibility of a short notice call-up or to brag about his Octagon debut. Instead, the nicest young man to carry around the nickname “Bonecrusher” was teaching the kids’ class. And it was a full house for the UFC’s newest
  
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• UFC PR man Dave Sholler departing for NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers

  13-10-2016 05:42
  
  One of the most well-known executives in the UFC is departing the promotion.
  UFC senior vice president of public relations and athlete marketing and development Dave Sholler is leaving for a job with the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, he confirmed Wednesday night. UFC president Dana White broke the news on FS1's TUF Talk show.
  Sholler, a New Jersey native, is a lifelong fan of the 76ers. His last event will be UFC 205 on Nov. 12 in New York.
  Sholler tweeted about his tough decision Wednesday night.As
  
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• Dana White Says Daniel Cormier vs. Anthony Johnson Will Headline UFC 206

  13-10-2016 04:21
  
  The light heavyweight championship showdown between Daniel Cormier and Anthony Johnson will apparently headline UFC 206.
  
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• Ricardo Lamas vs. Charles Oliveira booked for UFC Fight Night 98 in Mexico

  13-10-2016 04:00
  
  Days after getting his featherweight clash with B.J. Penn cancelled, Ricardo Lamas has a new date and opponent for his return to the Octagon. The UFC announced on Wednesday that "The Bully" will take on Charles Oliveira on Nov. 5 in Mexico City.
  UFC Fight Night 98 takes place at the Arena Ciudad de Mexico and features Rafael dos Anjos vs. Tony Ferguson in the main event.
  Lamas (16-5) looks to get back on track following a loss to Max Holloway in June. Prior to that defeat, the former UFC title c
  
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• UFC on Fox 22 Gets Paige VanZant-Michelle Waterson Headliner on Dec. 17

  13-10-2016 03:41
  
  A strawweight clash pitting Paige VanZant against Michelle Waterson will headline UFC on Fox 22 on Dec. 17.
  
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• Paige VanZant vs. Michelle Waterson to headline UFC on FOX 22

  13-10-2016 02:31
  
  The UFC's return to Sacramento now has a main event, and she's a local fighter.
  Popular strawweight contender Paige VanZant will headline UFC on FOX 22 against Michelle Waterson in Sacramento, according to UFC president Dana White. White broke the news during the broadcast of Wednesday night's edition of UFC Tonight.
  The 30-year-old Waterson (13-4) hasn't fought since July 2015 at the TUF 21 Finale, which was also her UFC debut. She scored a third-round submission (rear-naked choke) over Angela
  
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• Dana White says Anderson Silva has 'no case' for his complaints against the UFC

  13-10-2016 02:00
  
  Anderson Silva joined the recent chorus of fighters unhappy with the UFC last week when the former middleweight champion expressed disappointment with the way he has been treated by the organization since his short-notice fight against Daniel Cormier at UFC 200. But when asked on Wednesday, UFC president Dana White swiftly dismissed Silva's complaints.
  "Let me tell you what, there's probably some guys that can come out and say they felt like they've been mistreated. Anderson Silva is not on
  
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• Ricardo Lamas, Charles Oliveira to Clash at UFC Fight Night 98 in Mexico City

  13-10-2016 01:05
  
  Approximately one week after learning his headlining bout against B.J. Penn -- and the entire UFC Fight Night Manila card -- had been canceled, Ricardo Lamas has a new fight.
  
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• Julianna Peña furious 'spoiled brat' Ronda Rousey gets title shot, may leave UFC

  13-10-2016 01:00
  
  Top women's bantamweight contender Julianna Peña calls Ronda Rousey's immediate title shot 'bullsh*t' and is considering leaving the UFC.
  On Wednesday, it was announced that former UFC women's bantamweight champ Rousey was going to resume her MMA career after about year away from competition. And for her return fight, Rousey will be getting a title shot against now champion Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 on Dec. 30 in Las Vegas, Nev.
  Peña, who's currently ranked fifth in the division
  
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• Cris Cyborg wants possible fight with Ronda Rousey in Brazil

  13-10-2016 00:30
  
  UFC president Dana White not only announced the return of Ronda Rousey on Wednesday, but he also let the cat out of the bag on her next fight after that, as well.
  In an appearance on FOX Sports 1, White said the former UFC women's bantamweight champion would meet current champ Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 in Las Vegas for the title.
  But White then said that if Rousey wins and regains the title, the long-discusses superfight with Cris Cyborg could be next.
  "I know that Cyborg wants that fight," White
  
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