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• Conor McGregor vows to retire Eddie Alvarez: ‘His wife and kids will never recognize him again'

  03-11-2016 23:58
  
  With UFC 205 less the two weeks ago, the war of words has begun in earnest between Conor McGregor and Eddie Alvarez.
  Things repeatedly got heated between the two UFC champions during a join conference call on Thursday, with both men vowing to make easy work of one another on Nov. 12. And when asked about their first staredown before their historic fight, McGregor made no secret about what he believes he saw in Alvarez's eyes.
  "He's thinking it's a game," McGregor said. "It's like you look into t
  
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• Dana White: Ronda Rousey Wants To Be A Movie Star

  03-11-2016 23:28
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHR4Arki6Fg[/embed]UFC president Dana White recently confirmed what Ronda Rousey stated during her first interview since announcing her return to MMA.Rousey, who faces Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 for the bantamweight title, will step away from the sport in the near future and embark on a career in movies.
  "Listen, I don't want to take the wind out of her sail, let her say her own stuff, obviously I know what's going on with her, but yeah it's winding down for R
  
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• Bellator 163 Weigh-in Results: Liam McGeary, Phil Davis Cleared for Title Tilt

  03-11-2016 22:37
  
  After more than a year off, Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion Liam McGeary is finally set to return to action and defend his crown.
  
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• UFC 205 Media Call with Conor McGregor & Eddie Alvarez

  03-11-2016 21:48
  
  Conor McGregor and Eddie Alvarez host Thursday's UFC 205 (online betting) media call.
  
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• Brock Lesnar’s legal team requests continuance for Nevada commission hearing

  03-11-2016 21:30
  
  We might have to wait a little longer for a resolution in the Brock Lesnar doping case.
  Lesnar's legal team has requested a continuance for his Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) disciplinary hearing, per a document obtained by MMA Fighting through a public records request. ESPN's Brett Okamoto was the first to report it.
  The former UFC heavyweight champion would have had his doping case heard before the NAC on Nov. 10, but if the continuance is granted the hearing won't be until December at
  
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• Talita Nogueira Misses Weight Badly; Bellator 163 Bout vs. Marloes Coenen Canceled

  03-11-2016 21:03
  
  Talita Nogueira missed weight by more than five pounds on Thursday morning ahead of her Bellator 163 showdown with Marloes Coenen, resulting in the cancellation of the featherweight bout.
  
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• Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen press conference video

  03-11-2016 21:00
  
  At the Bellator 170 press conference, Bellator president Scott Coker, Tito Ortiz, and newly signed Bellator fighter Chael Sonnen will answer questions from the media.
  
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• Video: UFC 205 – The Watchlist Looks At Putting Together Historic Fight Card

  03-11-2016 20:08
  
  https://youtu.be/smj6nHAJTaIOn Thursday, UFC released their "Watchlist" video for the upcoming UFC 205 mega-event, which is scheduled to introduce The Empire State to live UFC action later this month.Featuring a discussion with the UFC matchmakers, UFC 205 "The Watchlist" delves into how UFC put together what is widely considered the best top-to-bottom, all-around fight card in UFC/MMA history.UFC 205 takes place on Saturday, November 12th from the world-famous Madison Square Garden arena in New
  
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• Listen: UFC 205 Media Conference Call Part 2 (Conor McGregor, Eddie Alvarez)

  03-11-2016 20:04
  
  https://youtu.be/SETj5iMMqVAOn Thursday, the second of two conference calls for the UFC's upcoming debut show in New York, UFC 205, will take place featuring a pair of UFC Champions.Featured above is the player needed to listen to the call, which begins at 5pm ET. and features UFC Featherweight Champion Conor McGregor and UFC Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez.UFC 205 takes place on Saturday, November 12th from the world-famous Madison Square Garden arena in New York City. Join us here at MMANew
  
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• Bellator 163 weigh-in video

  03-11-2016 20:00
  
  At the Bellator 163 weigh-ins, all 30 fighters taking part in Friday's Bellator 163 fight card step on the scale Thursday, and the video is above.For the main event, Bellator light heavyweight champion Liam McGeary and challenger Phil Davis will have to make the light heavyweight limit of 205 pounds.Check out the Bellator 163 weigh-in results below. The video is expected to begin at 5 p.m. ET.Main card (SPIKE at 9 p.m. ET)
  Liam McGeary vs. Phil Davis
  Brennan Ward vs. Saad Awad
  Paul Daley vs. Der
  
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• Despite Criticism in Poland, Joanna Jedrzejczyk Stands by Decision to Join ATT

  03-11-2016 17:30
  
  So far, everything has gone according to plan in Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s professional career.
  
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• Tyron Woodley says he had to ‘bite a couple of my words' after training with Sage Northcutt

  03-11-2016 17:00
  
  When Sage Northcutt debuted in the Octagon as a teen in late-2015, it didn't take long for him to receive a heavy UFC marketing push. Prime spots on major cards, an individualized Reebok sponsorship, a salary that dwarfed the average wages of UFC newcomers; all of it came Northcutt's way. And likely because of it, many fighters in the UFC ranks publicly celebrated when the youngster suffered his first professional loss earlier this year at the hands of Bryan Barberena.
  The furor over Northcutt a
  
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• Bellator 170 ‘Ortiz vs. Sonnen’ Kickoff Press Conference (6:15 ET)

  03-11-2016 16:55
  
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• Bellator 170 ‘Ortiz vs. Sonnen’ Kickoff Press Conference

  03-11-2016 16:55
  
  Wath the Bellator 170 kickoff press conference here:
  
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• Bellator 163 Weigh-in Video (5 p.m. ET)

  03-11-2016 16:55
  
  Watch the Bellator 163 weigh-ins live at 5 p.m. ET.
  
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• Bellator 163 Weigh-Ins Live On MMA News At 5 PM ET (Video)

  03-11-2016 15:30
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhAa8Qb7fmw[/embed]Weigh-ins for Bellator 163 are set to take place later today and will stream live in the video above.
  The event begins at 5 p.m. ET and will include the official weigh-in for Bellator light heavyweight champion Liam McGeary and his challenger, Phil Davis. Action takes place from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.On Friday night, the main card airs on Spike beginning at 9 p.m. ET and will feature the McGeary-Davis contest.
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• Bellator 163 Weigh-In Results, Video Replay

  03-11-2016 15:30
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhAa8Qb7fmw[/embed]Weigh-ins for Bellator 163 are set to take place later today and will stream live in the video above.
  The event begins at 5 p.m. ET and will include the official weigh-in for Bellator light heavyweight champion Liam McGeary and his challenger, Phil Davis. Action takes place from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.On Friday night, the main card airs on Spike beginning at 9 p.m. ET and will feature the McGeary-Davis contest.
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• Takeya Mizugaki to Face Eddie Wineland at UFC on Fox 22 in Sacramento

  03-11-2016 15:28
  
  A bantamweight clash between Takeya Mizugaki and Eddie Wineland has been added to the UFC on Fox 22 lineup.
  
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• Report: T.J. Dillashaw-John Lineker Planned For UFC 207

  03-11-2016 15:24
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqjGWa8VXT8[/embed]While not official yet, a possible bantamweight title-eliminator could go down at UFC 207, as ESPN is reporting T.J. Dillashaw will meet John Lineker.Dillashaw, a former division champion who lost the belt to Dominick Cruz, is 13-3 overall and 9-3 with the UFC. He won the title with a victory over Renan Barao and defended it twice before his loss to Cruz.
  Lineker (29-7) is on a six-fight win streak that includes a split decision over John
  
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• Eddie Wineland, Takeya Mizugaki To Meet At UFC On FOX 22

  03-11-2016 15:20
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwaJE-lQPmM[/embed]A pair of bantamweights with a combined 43 wins between them will meet at UFC on FOX 22, as Eddie Wineland and Takeya Mizugaki have signed on the dotted line.Wineland (22-11-1) sports a 4-5 record overall inside the Octagon, including just one win in his last three. The 32-year-old finished Frankie Saenz in July, his third finish since 2012.Mizugaki (21-10-2), who will turn 33 just a day before the card, was stopped by Cody Garbrandt in A
  
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• Donald Cerrone Ready To Fight At 155, 170 Or 185

  03-11-2016 15:16
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SKHqHE6HKg[/embed]Michael Bisping better watch himself, as Donald Cerrone would definitely take a fight at middleweight if the UFC asked."Cowboy," who faces Kelvin Gastelum next Saturday night at UFC 205, discussed where his future might be during an appearance on "UFC Tonight" recently."I'm going to keep fighting at 155, 170 and 185," Cerrone said. "Who cares."The 33-year-old Cerrone (31-7) has picked up three consecutive wins since a failed attempt to wi
  
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• Miesha Tate Clarifies Her Comments About Fighting Cris Cyborg

  03-11-2016 15:12
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_7-VINNLnE[/embed]Miesha Tate wants to make one thing perfectly clear.Yes, the former UFC champion will step inside the Octagon with Cris "Cyborg" Justino. Just, everything has to be right.Tate, who faces Raquel Pennington next weekend at UFC 205, discussed the possible bout during an appearance on "UFC Tonight."“I didn’t say I want to, I said I would," Tate said. "People are saying I’m calling her out. No. Yes, I’d fight her, but s
  
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• Rafael Dos Anjos Believes Tony Ferguson To Be “Too Overconfident”

  03-11-2016 15:09
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dacDgmfXAhc[/embed]When you win eight consecutive fights, there is plenty of reason to be confident in your abilities.Rafael dos Anjos, though, believes Tony Ferguson has displayed too much of that heading into their lightweight main event Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 98.
  “He’s too overconfident. You can see the way he talks," dos Anjos said. "He’s got eight wins straight, but he’s never faced anyone like me. I’m in the be
  
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• Michael Bisping Ready, Willing To Defend Vs. Top Contender Next

  03-11-2016 15:04
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hstLbPgvrzk[/embed]Michael Bisping wanted a fight with Georges St-Pierre at UFC 206.Then, the reigning UFC middleweight champion called out Nick Diaz.Many believed "The Count" was trying to avoid facing a top contender, but Bisping clarified all that during "UFC Tonight" Wednesday.Bisping, who bested Dan Henderson last month, made it perfectly clear that he is willing to meet either Yoel Romero, Chris Weidman or Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza in 2017.“Next we
  
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• Stephen Thompson Plans to Use Movement to ‘Muhammad Ali’ Tyron Woodley at UFC 205

  03-11-2016 15:01
  
  Stephen Thompson is well aware of the challenges that welterweight champion Tyron Woodley presents heading into their UFC 205 matchup.
  
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• Paul Daley uninterested in potential bout with Michael Page: ‘We’re not in the same bracket’

  03-11-2016 15:00
  
  Those hoping to one day see Paul Daley and Michael Page square off in a battle of England's most exciting fighters are out of luck.
  Daley doesn't have much interest in a bout with Page, because of their considerable gaps in experience, he said. "Semtex" compares it to the relationship with Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Adrien Broner.
  "Would Floyd Mayweather ever consider a fight with Adrien Broner?" Daley told MMA Fighting. "He wouldn't because he seems himself in a completely different league, thoug
  
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• UFC 205 conference call: Alvarez vs. McGregor

  03-11-2016 14:00
  
  UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez and UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor will discuss their upcoming showdown at UFC 205 during a media conference call Thursday afternoon. The video is expected to begin above at 5 p.m. ET.
  
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• Morning Report: Mark Hunt turned down fight with Junior dos Santos at UFC 206, according to his attorney

  03-11-2016 13:00
  
  According to his attorney Christina Denning, seventh-ranked UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt turned down a rematch with Junior dos Santos at UFC 206 due to unsatisfactory terms. Mark Hunt isn't backing down from his legal battles with the UFC.
  At UFC 200, Mark Hunt fought the most high profile fight of his life, welcoming back former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar; Hunt lost by decision. After the event, Lesnar was flagged by USADA for failing both an out-of-competition drug test a few weeks bef
  
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• CES MMA 39 Weigh-in Results: Chuck O’Neil, Wilfredo Santiago Jr. Both on Weight

  03-11-2016 08:47
  
  New England-based CES MMA returns to AXS TV Friday night with another night of fisticuffed action
  
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• UFC Unfiltered: Rafael Dos Anjos & John Danaher

  03-11-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  Matt is joined in-studio by BJJ master and friend, John Danaher, to discuss their early jiu-jitsu days together, training with Renzo Gracie, John's relationship with GSP, leg-locks, Gi vs. No-Gi, and so much more. Later, former UFC Lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos calls in to talk about his fight against Tony Ferguson, getting his belt back, and who he thinks will win Eddie Alvarez vs. Conor McGregor. Some of the highlights from Episode 40 of UFC Unfiltered include:John on the rev
  
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• UFC statement on Tom Lawlor

  03-11-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Tom Lawlor of a potential Anti-Doping violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collected on October 10, 2016. USADA has provisionally suspended Lawlor based on the potential anti-doping violation. USADA, the independent administrator of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, will handle the results management and appropriate adjudication of this case. It is important to note that, under the UFC Anti-Do
  
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• UFC statement on Matheus Nicolau

  03-11-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Matheus Nicolau of a potential Anti-Doping violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collected on October 13, 2016. USADA has provisionally suspended Nicolau based on the potential anti-doping violation.Nicolau was scheduled to fight Ulka Sasaki on November 19th in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The UFC is currently exploring whether or not a replacement to fight Sasaki can be arranged.USADA, the indepen
  
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• On UFC FIGHT PASS: GLORY, December 10

  03-11-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  In order for MMA fans to understand the magnitude of the Dec. 10 GLORY: COLLISION main event which pits kickboxers Rico Verhoeven against rival Badr Hari, they have to use a little imagination.Imagine that Chuck Liddell was born a few years later, and Jon Jones was born a few years earlier, and the two UFC light heavyweight icons fought when each was in his prime. Now imagine if boxing greats Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao had fought in their primes, rather than in their late and mid-30s.Ge
  
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• McGregor, Alvarez trade challenges, barbs before UFC 205 clash

  03-11-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  Despite Conor McGregor’s many accolades and accomplishments in MMA, his UFC 205 opponent, lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez, isn’t impressed with the Irishman’s resume. “The guys he’s faced are nothing like the caliber of fighter I am,” Alvarez said during Wednesday’s UFC 205 media conference call. “He will see on the night of the fight that (he’s) been going up against sh*tty opponents that were good style matchups and this one is not &ndas
  
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• Held bringing big reputation to UFC

  03-11-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  With 22 wins and a stellar reputation as one of mixed martial arts’ top young lightweights, Poland’s Marcin Held has already cemented his place in the sport that he makes his living in. But he’s not complacent with what he’s done already, and he’s so intent on making a winning impression in his UFC debut this Saturday that he’s been in the high altitude of Mexico City for nearly three weeks to prepare for Diego Sanchez.“It was one of the factors tha
  
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• Breakdown: Preview all of this weekend's fights

  03-11-2016 06:00 via ufc.com
  
  TONY FERGUSON VS RAFAEL DOS ANJOSWith an eight-fight winning streak under his belt, Tony Ferguson is probably overdue for a lightweight title shot, but beating the newly-dethroned champ, Rafael Dos Anjos, likely puts him in a position where he can’t be ignored anymore. Easier said than done, but with Dos Anjos coming off a knockout loss to Eddie Alvarez and leaving Rafael Cordeiro and Kings MMA, he is definitely the one coming into this main event with more question marks surrounding him.U
  
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• Michael Bisping issues response to 'Jacare' Souza's manager

  03-11-2016 03:00
  
  UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping won't be fighting Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza in the near future. Or Georges St-Pierre. Or anyone else.
  Bisping has been in the news in recent weeks after trying to goad St-Pierre into a fight at UFC 206. Then, when Luke Rockhold had to drop out of his Nov. 27 fight against Souza in Australia due to an injury, Souza tried to get Bisping to take Rockhold's place. Oh, and somewhere along the way, Bisping also called out Nick Diaz.
  But through all this, the fact
  
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• Miesha Tate UFC 205 media lunch scrum

  03-11-2016 01:47
  
  LOS ANGELES -- Ahead of UFC 205, former UFC women's bantamweight champion Miesha Tate discussed her upcoming fight against Raquel Pennington, Ronda Rousey getting a title shot, her desire to fight Rousey again before she retires, her loss to Amanda Nunes, plus much more at a Wednesday media lunch.
  
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• Donald Cerrone UFC 205 media lunch scrum

  03-11-2016 01:46
  
  LOS ANGELES -- Ahead of UFC 205, Donald Cerrone talked about his fight against Kelvin Gastelum, his desire to be a public face of a UFC fighters union, why he wants to fight Demian Maia at UFC 207, plus much more at Wednesday's UFC 205 media lunch.
  
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• Miesha Tate expected Ronda Rousey to get title shot, but still wants to fight her

  03-11-2016 01:20
  
  LOS ANGELES -- Miesha Tate has been through this before. She's watched as someone else swooped in and got a shot at the UFC women's bantamweight title.
  It happened just last year, when Tate was promised a chance at then-champion Ronda Rousey, only to turn around and find that Holly Holm got the shot instead.
  Tate wasn't happy, but she got her opportunity at UFC 196 and deposed new champion Holm to take the title.
  Maybe that's why she's not too bothered about the latest developments in the divisi
  
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• Donald Cerrone says he’d gladly be face of a fighters union: ‘I’m not afraid’

  03-11-2016 00:40
  
  LOS ANGELES — Donald Cerrone believes that UFC fighters need a union and he doesn't mind being the one to speak out on it publicly.
  "Cowboy" has been adamant about fighters needing some kind of representation for months, but now he has taken it up a notch. Cerrone said at a UFC 205 media lunch in Downtown LA on Wednesday that he'll gladly be the vocal champion of the cause.
  "I'll gladly put my head on the chopping block and say I'll be the front face of this mother f*cker," said Cerrone, w
  
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• Woodley, Thompson Agree That GSP Should Receive Title Shot Upon UFC Return

  03-11-2016 00:13
  
  Georges St. Pierre’s UFC return is far from a done deal at this point, but should he come to terms with the Las Vegas-based promotion, his first opponent would quickly become the next topic of interest.
  
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• Tachi Palace Fights 29 Weigh-in Video & Results: Cody Gibson, Kyle Reyes on Point

  03-11-2016 00:12
  
  Tachi Palace Fights returns Thursday night with another evenning of mixed martial arts action that will stream live on Sherdog.com.
  
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• Joanna Jedrzejczyk: I may not be ‘the prettiest' or have ‘big boobies,' but I ‘want people to remember me as the best'

  03-11-2016 00:03
  
  Joanna Jedrzejczyk laid out her goals in no uncertain terms on Wednesday's conference call ahead of her UFC 205 title defense against Karolina Kowalkiewicz.
  Finally healthy and having uprooted her life from Poland to Coconut Creek, FL to train fulltime at American Top Team, the reigning UFC strawweight champion said that she wanted to fight three times in 2017, and that she hopes her Nov. 12 showdown against Kowalkiewicz will mark the beginning of a run that cements her as one of the very best f
  
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