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• Bellator 163 media call ends with fireworks between Liam McGeary and Phil Davis

  26-10-2016 23:30
  
  If there wasn’t much truly bad blood between Phil Davis and light heavyweight champion Liam McGeary heading into Wednesday’s Bellator 163 media call, heading out of it was a different story. That’s when the two fighters  — who square off Nov. 4 for the in the main event at the Mohegan Sun — did away with any tenuous civility.It began innocuous enough, with a question about how each man would characterize their relationship to the other, especially after a small
  
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• Featherweight Contenders Max Holloway, Anthony Pettis to Clash at UFC 206 in Toronto

  26-10-2016 22:58 via sherdog.com
  
  UFC 206 might not get Georges St. Pierre, but the Dec. 10 event will feature an intriguing matchup of featherweight contenders.
  
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• Anthony Pettis vs. Max Holloway added to UFC 206

  26-10-2016 22:47
  
  Major improvements are still being made to UFC 206 — like this one.
  Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis will meet Max Holloway in a high-level featherweight contender matchup at UFC 206 on Dec. 10 in Toronto, TSN reported Wednesday. The UFC confirmed the fight on its website, along with another bout between Mitch Gagnon and Matthew Lopez.
  Pettis (19-5) is coming off a third-round submission win over Charles Oliveira at UFC on FOX 21 in August. Before that, "Showtime" had lo
  
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• Georges St. Pierre Addresses Michael Bisping’s Challenge for Bout at UFC 206

  26-10-2016 22:38 via sherdog.com
  
  It doesn’t appear that a Georges St. Pierre-Michael Bisping showdown will come to fruition at UFC 206.
  
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• Bellator Signs Ralek Gracie, Adds Him To Upcoming California Card

  26-10-2016 22:04
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sYBs1-SI0o[/embed]Another Gracie will step into the Bellator cage, as Ralek Gracie has signed with the promotion.Gracie confirmed the deal on social media, announcing that he will fight at Bellator 170 in Los Angeles. That card takes place January 21 and features Chael Sonnen vs. Tito Ortiz. With respect and honor we will #represent @bellatormma #jan21 #theforum 📸 @stefankocev A photo posted by Ralek Gracie (@ralekgracie) on Oct 26, 2016 at 8:47am
  
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• Thomas Almeida Anxious To Get Back On The Horse At UFC Fight Night 100

  26-10-2016 21:59
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJk-C4qnVug[/embed]Thomas Almeida is ready to fight again.After suffering his first career loss to Cody Garbrandt earlier this year in 21 fights, Almeida (20-1) will be in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 100 next month opposite Albert Morales. The card takes place from Brazil and airs live on FOX Sports 1.For Almeida, who had won his first four UFC fights, it is all about moving forward and not looking back now.
  “I’m well-trained, very focu
  
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• Video: GSP On This Week’s Bisping Fight Negotiations: “It’s Not Happening”

  26-10-2016 21:49
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksP1Tv9J8Yk[/embed]Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre responded to comments made by Michael Bisping recently regarding a potential fight at UFC 206 between the two.And it doesn't look good for a return.St-Pierre stated in the video message posted on Twitter that he "made peace" with UFC president Dana White and met with one of the new co-owners last week, but "unfortunately, right now it's not happening. Hopefully, things will change soon."G
  
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• GSP Addresses Negotiations For Potential Bisping Fight: “It’s Not Happening” (Video)

  26-10-2016 21:49
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksP1Tv9J8Yk[/embed]Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre responded to comments made by Michael Bisping recently regarding a potential fight at UFC 206 between the two.And it doesn't look good for a return.St-Pierre stated in the video message posted on Twitter that he "made peace" with UFC president Dana White and met with one of the new co-owners last week, but "unfortunately, right now it's not happening. Hopefully, things will change soon."G
  
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• Georges St-Pierre: No Fight With Bisping At UFC 206

  26-10-2016 21:49
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksP1Tv9J8Yk[/embed]Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre responded to comments made by Michael Bisping recently regarding a potential fight at UFC 206 between the two.And it doesn't look good for a return.St-Pierre stated in the video message posted on Twitter that he "made peace" with UFC president Dana White and met with one of the new co-owners last week, but "unfortunately, right now it's not happening. Hopefully, things will change soon."G
  
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• Combate Americas Announces TV Deal With Azteca: Title Fight Headlines First Live Card

  26-10-2016 21:49
  
  On Wednesday, Combate Americas made a special announcement regarding the addition of a new Spanish cable television deal.Azteca television (TV 7 in Mexico, Azteca Americain the United States) will now be the official Spanish-language broadcast partner of Combate Americas in both the United States and Mexico.The new TV deal includes the airing of live monthly events and kicks off with an event headlined by a rematch of the first-ever Combate Americas main event in New York, as John "Sexy Mexy" Ca
  
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• Longtime UFC Heavyweight Antonio Silva Agrees to Fight for Russian Promotion on Nov. 18

  26-10-2016 21:22 via sherdog.com
  
  It didn’t take long for 11-time Octagon veteran Antonio Silva to find a new home.
  
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• Georges St-Pierre responds to Michael Bisping's pleas for him to sign UFC 206 fight

  26-10-2016 21:22
  
  Georges St-Pierre responded to Michael Bisping's pleas to make a UFC 206 fight happen — and it was mixed news.
  GSP took to Twitter on Wednesday to reply to Bisping's urgings. St-Pierre said he met with WME-IMG CEO Ari Emanuel and "made peace" with UFC president Dana White last week. But there is still no deal in place for him to fight Bisping on Dec. 10 in Toronto.Message to Michael @Bisping pic.twitter.com/coe1zBuvXj
  — Georges St-Pierre (@GeorgesStPierre) October 26, 2016"Nothing wo
  
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• Video: Ronda Rousey Bites Off Woman’s Ear In “Drunk History” Teaser Clip

  26-10-2016 20:46
  
  https://youtu.be/25bdNncvbKsWell, now that Ronda Rousey has a fight scheduled, it's time for the world to get ready for a whole lot of "Rowdy" Ronda on television.Featured above is a sneak peek at the former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion on Comedy Central's "Drunk History," which features her biting off another woman's ear.In the segment above, Rousey is featured along with actress Kat Dennings in a story about a woman named "Sadie Farrell," who was better known by her nickname, "Sadie the G
  
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• Video: Firas Zahabi Gives Extensive Breakdown Of Dos Anjos-Ferguson Bout

  26-10-2016 20:32
  
  https://youtu.be/gG3wfKbE394Firas Zahabi, trainer of former world champion Georges St-Pierre and considered by most to be one of very few coaches/trainers who understand the sport at the level he does, is back with his latest breakdown video.Featured above is Zahabi's latest "Pre-Fight Analysis" video, which features the Tri Star Gym's top dog giving his detailed breakdown of the upcoming UFC Fight Night 98 main event between former UFC Lightweight Champion Rafael dos Anjos and dangerous contend
  
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• Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva signs to fight undefeated prospect in Russia

  26-10-2016 20:30
  
  Antonio Silva has wasted little time moving on with his career.
  Just a week after being released from his UFC contract, the former Elite XC heavyweight champion nicknamed "Bigfoot" has signed to fight Ivan Shtyrkov in a Titov Boxing Promotions event in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on Nov. 18. MMAFighting.com confirmed an initial report by MMAJunkie.com.
  The 37-year-old Silva (19-10, 1 NC) has lost three straight fights and five of his past six. His most recent defeat was a second-round KO loss to Roy
  
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• Video: Tito Ortiz & Chael Sonnen Engage In War Of Words Ahead Of Bellator 170

  26-10-2016 20:23
  
  https://youtu.be/A3GrqHGLczAThis week, Bellator MMA released the complete split-screen, joint-interview featuring upcoming Bellator 170 headliners Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnen.Featured above, courtesy of the official Bellator MMA YouTube channel, is the full interview, which originally aired on Spike TV during this past weekend's Bellator MMA event in Memphis, Tennessee. The interview is also available on the official Bellator MMA website.Ortiz and Sonnen are scheduled to serve as the main event
  
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• Video: Conor McGregor Undergoes DEXA Scan Ahead Of UFC 205

  26-10-2016 20:09
  
  https://youtu.be/3De0np3Kc44On Tuesday, UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor released "Day 2" of his ongoing web-series, "The Mac Life," which will lead up to his "Champion vs. Champion" bout against UFC Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez next month.Featured above is "The Mac Life: Day 2," which includes footage of "The Notorious" one undergoing a DEXA scan recently.
  TheMacLife.com describes a DEXA scan as follows:A DEXA (duel-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan provides one of the most highl
  
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• Metamoris Founder, Dream Veteran Ralek Gracie Inks Deal with Bellator MMA

  26-10-2016 19:16 via sherdog.com
  
  Ralek Gracie has signed a multi-fight contract to compete for Bellator MMA.
  
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• Matt Brown Relates To Rousey Following UFC 201 Loss: “I Wanted To Kill Myself”

  26-10-2016 19:09
  
  https://youtu.be/M48zsQkpcmsDuring his appearance on Monday's edition of Ariel Helwani's MMAFighting.com show, "The MMA Hour," UFC Welterweight contender Matt Brown turned heads when he publicly related to Ronda Rousey's comments about wanting to commit suicide after her loss to Holly Holm when he was stopped by Jake Ellenberger in his last fight.Brown explained to Helwani why wins and losses aren't the main focus for him in fights, claiming he just likes to know on Sunday that he gave it his al
  
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• Stevie Ray expected to replace injured James Krause against Ross Pearson at UFN: Belfast

  26-10-2016 18:50
  
  Another injury has affected the UFC's upcoming event to Northern Ireland.
  James Krause has been forced to withdraw from his Nov. 19 fight against Ross Pearson due to an injured hamstring, he announced Wednesday. As a result, Pearson is now slated to meet Scotland's Stevie Ray, MMA Fighting has learned.
  Ray (19-6) recently suffered the first loss of his UFC career last month when he dropped a unanimous decision to Alan Patrick. The loss snapped Ray's five-fight winning streak and three straight i
  
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• Wladimir Klitschko Out Until at Least Early 2017 Due to Calf Injury

  26-10-2016 18:34 via sherdog.com
  
  It looks like it will be even longer before former undisputed heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko will be able to climb back into the ring in an effort to redeem what has been a dreadful 2016.
  
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• Former UFC Champion Trolls Reebok With Special “Fight Kit”

  26-10-2016 18:31
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP85Nn1-bPg[/embed]Fabricio Werdum took some time out of his training ahead of UFC 207 to have some fun on social media.Werdum, a former UFC heavyweight champion who meets Cain Velasquez in December, trolled the Reebok fight kits by adding a special logo to a picture of himself.Não sou genérico, sou @nike desde criancinha! #chupa #mishuevos #reebok 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 A photo posted by Fabri
  
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• Thurman-Garcia, Frampton-Santa Cruz 2 Top Showtime Boxing 2017 Lineup

  26-10-2016 18:27 via sherdog.com
  
  A pair of massive fights were officially unveiled on Tuesday that will bolster Showtime Boxing’s schedule into the early stages of 2017.
  
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• James Krause Off UFC Fight Night 99 After Tearing Hamstring

  26-10-2016 18:19
  
  James Krause has been forced to withdraw once more from a planned meeting with Ross Pearson. The two were scheduled to fight at UFC Fight Night 99 next month, but Krause suffered an injury in training.
  He made the announcement on his official Facebook page:It's with great disappointment and frustration that I make this post announcing that I'm forced to withdraw from my #UFCBelfast bout with Ross Pearson... again.
  Monday morning during wrestling practice I tore my hamstring for what the doctor s
  
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• Combate Americas inks deal with Azteca, schedules debut Mexico City show

  26-10-2016 18:00
  
  Combates America is bringing its product to Mexico City -- and has a new Spanish-language broadcast partner in both the United States and Mexico.
  The Hispanic-themed mixed martial arts promotion will partner with Azteca television -- TV 7 in Mexico, the equivalent of a network television broadcast, and Azteca America in the United States, to air live monthly fight cards.
  The first such event, at Gran Teatro Moliere in Mexico City on Jan. 19, will feature a rematch between John Castaneda and Gust
  
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• Video: The Mac Life: UFC 205 (Ep. 1): McGregor Sparring Footage For MSG Debut

  26-10-2016 17:53
  
  https://youtu.be/MSy6qsv1Uy4This week, the reigning UFC Featherweight Champion dropped episode one of "The Mac Life" web-series for his upcoming "Champion vs. Champion" main event against UFC Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.Featured above, courtesy of TheMacLife.com, is episode one of "The Mac Life" for UFC 205.UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor takes place on Saturday, November 12th at the world-famous Madison Square Garden arena in New York Ci
  
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• Bisping Says UFC Has Been Trying To Put Together Fight Against GSP This Week

  26-10-2016 17:38
  
  If you take Michael Bisping's word for it, the UFC has been trying to put together a fight between himself and former UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre recently.The reigning UFC Middleweight Champion took to social media on Tuesday and informed his followers that the UFC has been trying to put together a Bisping-GSP fight, although he didn't say how negotiations were going or when, where and at what weight the potential fight would be."They've been negotiating this fight for the last f
  
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• Highlight Video: Andre Ward's Greatest Hits

  26-10-2016 15:40 via sherdog.com
  
  Watch career highlights of boxing champion Andre Ward. Ward vs. Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev happens Saturday, Nov. 19 live on HBO pay-per-view beginning at 9 p.m. ET.
  
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• Live Chat: Jon Jones development, UFC 206 talk, Tim Kennedy and USADA, Urijah Faber's legacy

  26-10-2016 15:15
  
  This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
  Despite there being a lack of events, there's still a lot going on. For starters, it appears Jon Jones could be headed for partial exoneration. As his attorney Howard Jacobs has explained, independent USADA tests confirm he was taking a contaminated product? Will USADA and the Nevada Athletic Commission care? We'll find out. In the meantime, he's been tweeting bizarre things that indicate, at a minimum, he's competitively frustrated.
  Long-time WEC a
  
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• Matt Brown on loss to Jake Ellenberger: 'I probably felt like Ronda Rousey; I wanted to kill myself'

  26-10-2016 15:00
  
  'The Immortal' thought about death following his loss to Jake Ellenberger.
  Earlier this year, Matt Brown had never been finished by knockout or technical knockout, but all that changed when he faced Ellenberger at UFC 201 in July. Brown, who was ranked in the top 10 entering the event, suffered a technical knockout loss to Ellenberger, who was 1-5 in his past six bouts and was fighting to stay in the UFC. The 35-year-old welterweight believes that was the toughest moment of his career.
  "That was
  
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• Morning Report: Gegard Mousasi blames 'mental issues' of Vitor Belfort on his TRT use

  26-10-2016 14:00
  
  Gegard Mousasi thinks Vitor Belfort used TRT to "feel more manly" and that no longer having TRT hasn't only physically diminished Belfort, but mentally as well. After dismantling Vitor Belfort at UFC 204 a few weeks ago, Gegard Mousasi has been much more vocal in the press than usual, starting with his post-fight press conference where he insisted he would thrash current middleweight champion Michael Bisping and called fans "stupid" for believing in Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather.
  
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• Welcome to the UFC: Zak Ottow

  26-10-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Living in a small side room inside his gym in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology in his back pocket, Zak Ottow buckled down and began his quest to be a UFC fighter.When he wasn’t training or sleeping, he’d be watching fights. He has notebooks full of notes and instructions on how to implement what he sees on screen to his actual fight repertoire. “Even before I got here I just watched all the fighters in my weight class (welterweight),” Ot
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter LATAM Ep. 10 Preview

  26-10-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  When the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter Latin America started, coach Chuck Liddell immediately pegged Peruvian prospect Claudio Puelles as his top pick and the most likely candidate to make it to the finals on November 5 in Mexico City. Puelles was definitely one of the most talked about prospects to start the season as he entered the competition with an impressive 7-1 mark and a lot of hype around what he brought to the table as one of the most well rounded fighters in the tournament. So
  
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• Holloway vs Pettis Set for UFC 206 in Toronto

  26-10-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  As two of the most dynamic competitors in the UFC, Max Holloway and Anthony Pettis have established themselves as must see TV for any fight fan. On Saturday, December 10, these featherweight contenders will meet in the Octagon for the first time as they collide on the UFC 206 card at Air Canada Centre in Toronto.In the UFC 206 main event, the UFC light heavyweight championship is on the line when Daniel Cormier defends his crown in a rematch against Anthony "Rumble" Johnson. Tickets are on sale
  
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• Camp Update: Elevation Fight Team

  26-10-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  In cities with a wealth of combat sports talent, it’s inevitable that a collection of those competitors are going to start running in the same circles, training at the same gyms and getting instruction from the same collection of coaches. In many cases, they’ll come together to form a team, whether loosely defined or complete with t-shirts, a logo and maybe a secret handshake.That’s what happened in Denver, Colorado with the Elevation Fight Team, a collection of athletes that r
  
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• By the Numbers: UFC 205 has big non-title fights too

  26-10-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  2Current ranking of Chris Weidman as a UFC middleweight13-1Pro record of “The All-American,” including nine finishes 3Consecutive/successful title defenses by the former UFC middleweight champion Weidman, 2nd most UFC middleweight title defenses behind Anderson Silva’s 109Consecutive wins by Weidman inside the Octagon from 2011 to 2015, tied with Junior Dos Santos and Max Holloway for 6th longest win streak in UFC history6UFC finishes by Weidman - 4 KO/TKOs, 2 subs, tied for 4t
  
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• Metamoris founder Ralek Gracie signs to fight for Bellator

  26-10-2016 04:30
  
  Another member of the first family of Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the U.S. has penned a deal with Bellator.
  Ralek Gracie, perhaps now best known for founding the Metamoris grappling series, has a deal to fight for the promotion, ESPN's Brett Okamoto reported Tuesday night on SportsCenter. Bellator officials confirmed the signing. Gracie's debut is being targeted for Bellator 170 on Jan. 21 in Los Angeles.
  Gracie has not fought in MMA since 2010, but is 3-0 with a pair of armbar submission victories u
  
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• Michael Bisping says he ‘verbally agreed’ to face Georges St-Pierre at UFC 206, is waiting on GSP to accept

  26-10-2016 03:32
  
  Georges St-Pierre's comeback at UFC 206 might still be alive.
  UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping tweeted Tuesday that he has verbally agreed to face St-Pierre on the card Dec. 10 in Toronto. Currently, UFC 206 is in need of an infusion and who better than GSP, the most popular Canadian fighter by leaps and bounds in promotion history.
  In the series of tweets, Bisping urged St-Pierre to "sign the papers" and "be a hero" to the people of Toronto. The 185-pound champ added that the UFC and G
  
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• Rob Font, Alejandro Perez to Clash at ‘The Ultimate Fighter 24’ Finale on Dec. 3

  26-10-2016 03:01 via sherdog.com
  
  Rob Font will lock horns with Alejandro Perez at "The Ultimate Fighter 24” finale.
  
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• Rob Font to face Alejandro Perez at TUF 24 Finale

  26-10-2016 02:00
  
  Rob Font got a new fight in a hurry.Font is slated to face Alejandro Perez at the TUF 24 Finale in a bantamweght contest Dec. 3 in Las Vegas, Nev., UFC officials confirmed Tuesday. The Boston Herald broke the news first.Font (12-2) was supposed to fight Ian Entwistle at UFC 204, but Entwistle pulled out of the fight late because of illness. Font had won 11 straight fights before losing via unanimous decision to John Lineker at UFC 198.Perez (17-6) earned a majority draw with Albert Morales in hi
  
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• The MMA Hour - 353 - Urijah Faber

  26-10-2016 00:53
  
  Urijah Faber discusses why he will retire after UFC on FOX 22.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 353 - Randy Couture

  26-10-2016 00:50
  
  Randy Couture talks about Georges St-Pierre's struggles and more.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 353 - Matt Brown

  26-10-2016 00:48
  
  Matt Brown discusses his upcoming UFC 207 fight and more.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 353 - Michelle Waterson

  26-10-2016 00:45
  
  Michelle Waterson discusses her upcoming UFC on FOX 22 fight.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 353 - Kevin Ferguson Jr.

  26-10-2016 00:43
  
  Kevin Ferguson Jr. talks about his upcoming debut for Bellator.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 353 - Marlon Moraes

  26-10-2016 00:37
  
  Marlon Moraes discusses why he stayed with
  
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• The MMA Hour -353 - Marc Raimondi

  26-10-2016 00:32
  
  Marc Raimondi discusses the latest news.
  
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• Bibiano Fernandes to Defend Bantamweight Crown at One Championship ‘Age of Domination’

  26-10-2016 00:06 via sherdog.com
  
  Reigning One Championship 135-pound titlist Bibiano Fernandes will defend his belt against Reece McLaren on Dec. 2.
  
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