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• The MMA Hour - 357 - Weekend recap

  22-11-2016 23:25
  
  Ariel Helwani and Eric Jackman look back at a busy MMA weekend.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 357 - Fan questions

  22-11-2016 23:19
  
  Ariel Helwani and Eric Jackman answer fan questions.
  
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• For Family: Fight Blog With Titan FC 42 Fighter Kurt Holobaugh Part 3

  22-11-2016 23:11
  
  Fight camp is coming to an end and Kurt Holobaugh is ready. Done with his regular 9 to 5 job until after the fight, Holobaugh is focusing on getting in as much mat time as possible. Making the minor adjustments necessary, adjustments that could mean the difference between a victory and a defeat. Even with his fight camp winding down, Kurt makes sure to make time for the kids he trains on an every day basis. Always coaching and building, doing his part to help his team and community. "...I'm tryi
  
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• Machida On 18-Month Suspension: “I Want To Say I’m Very Disappointed In USADA”

  22-11-2016 22:25
  
  https://youtu.be/tc7nxBq4OtsAfter releasing a lengthy statement regarding his 18-month suspension for violating the USADA Anti-Doping Policy implemented by the UFC, former 205-pound champion Lyoto Machida spoke with Ariel Helwani about the matter during his appearance on Monday's edition of "The MMA Hour" at MMAFighting.com."When the UFC brought USADA in, I thought it was to instruct and educate all the fighters," Machida said on Monday. "But instead they came in to punish in a very unreasonable
  
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• Kelvin Gastelum appealing NYSAC suspension

  22-11-2016 22:22
  
  Kelvin Gastelum's suspension will extend to other jurisdictions after all.
  The UFC fighter was administratively suspended for six months by the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) after missing the UFC 205 weigh-ins earlier this month. Initially, Gastelum was not suspended across the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports (ABC) database, meaning he could have fought in other ABC jurisdictions.
  But the suspension was added to the database Tuesday, sources confirmed with MMA
  
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• Rashad Evans, Ontario Commission Statements On UFC 206 Cancellations

  22-11-2016 22:11
  
  On Monday, shortly after the news surfaced, the former UFC 205-pound and TUF Champion took to social media to address his fight with Kennedy being cancelled for the second time in a row.The following is the statement Evans released via his official Twitter page yesterday:"Despite the latest news on not getting a license to fight in Toronto I am 100% healthy. I will not retire. Thank yuh for the support. The UFC have been very helpful with making sure I am ok and getting this cleared up. I apolog
  
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• WSOF champion Justin Gaethje planning on testing free-agent market

  22-11-2016 22:10
  
  You can soon add Justin Gaethje's name to the growing list of fighters who have or intend on exploring free agency.
  According to sources, the World Series of Fighting lightweight champion plans on testing the open market after his title defense against Joao Zeferino on Dec. 31 in New York City.
  The undefeated Gaethje (16-0), considered one of the best young lightweights in the sport, has two fights left on his contract, however, there is also a term limit on the deal and it will be very hard for
  
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• Bellator 165 salaries: Michael Chandler, Benson Henderson lead payroll with $50,000

  22-11-2016 21:23
  
  Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler and former UFC champion Benson Henderson led the disclosed payroll for Bellator 165, with both men cashing a flat $50,000 show purse for their electric headlining bout, according to information released Tuesday to MMA Fighting by the California State Athletic Commission.
  Chandler edged Henderson via split decision to win a thrilling back-and-forth affair and successfully retain his Bellator lightweight title. Neither Chandler nor Henderson were slat
  
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• Mark Hunt plans on issuing the UFC an ultimatum after Brock Lesnar's hearing

  22-11-2016 20:30
  
  Back in July, a little more than a week after he lost a main event bout against Brock Lesnar at UFC 200, Mark Hunt let it be known he wasn’t happy. Hunt went on The MMA Hour and unloaded on the UFC for allowing Lesnar an exemption to the four-month testing window required of fighters coming back from any lengthy hiatus. Lesnar tested positive for the anti-estrogen agent hydroxy-clomiphene, and was temporarily suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission.Hunt demanded that the UFC pay him ha
  
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• CABMMA Changes Stewart-Barroso Result at UFC Fight Night 100 to No Contest

  22-11-2016 20:30 via sherdog.com
  
  The result of the light heavyweight bout between Darren Stewart and Francimar Barroso at UFC Fight Night Sao 100 in Sao Paulo this past Saturday has been overturned to a no contest by the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA).
  
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• Megan Anderson, Charmaine Tweet to Headline Invicta FC 21 on Jan. 14

  22-11-2016 20:02 via sherdog.com
  
  A featherweight clash pitting Megan Anderson against Charmaine Tweet will top the Invicta Fighting Championships bill on Jan. 14.
  
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• Kelvin Gastelum Suspended 6 Months for Failing to Appear at UFC 205 Weigh-Ins

  22-11-2016 19:45 via sherdog.com
  
  Kelvin Gastelum’s decision to skip the official early weigh-ins ahead of UFC 205 could cost him more than just a missed fight purse.
  
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• Rashad Evans Denied License to Compete at UFC 206; Bout vs. Tim Kennedy Canceled Again

  22-11-2016 19:16 via sherdog.com
  
  The same medical issue that prevented Rashad Evans from competing at UFC 205 will also keep him from facing Tim Kennedy at UFC 206 next month.
  
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• UFC Fight Night 100 Medical Suspensions: ‘Minotouro’ Nogueira Sidelined 45 Days

  22-11-2016 18:53 via sherdog.com
  
  Antonio Rogerio Nogueira was one of four competitors from this past Saturday’s UFC Fight Night Sao Paulo card to receive a 45-day medical suspension.
  
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• UFC Rankings: Kyoji Horiguchi Moves Into Top-3 At Flyweight

  22-11-2016 16:38
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6z3OxhFqEg[/embed]On the heels of his win over Ali Bagautinov, Kyoji Horiguchi finds himself ranked third in the latest UFC flyweight rankings.Horiguchi, a former title contender who fell to Demetrious Johnson at UFC 186, has now won three in a row.
  Marion Reneau was also a mover, as she climbed two spots to 13th at female bantamweight, while Alexander Volkov debuted at heavyweight with a 13th-place honor.Krzysztof Jotko is now ranked 11th at middleweight
  
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• Recent UFC Fight Night 100 Result Changed By Brazilian Athletic Commission

  22-11-2016 16:28
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIoc4JHX1Nc[/embed]Darren Stewart likely returned home from UFC Fight Night 100 believing he was a winner.That has all changed now, as the Comissao Atletica Brasileira de MMA has changed the result of Stewart-Francimar Barroso from a TKO win for Stewart to a no-contest.
  Immediately following the result, Barroso appealed, according to a report by MMAjunkie.Stewart dominated the fight from the start, earning a takedown and proceeding to ground-and-pound Barro
  
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• Yoel Romero-Michael Bisping Targeted For UFC 208 This January

  22-11-2016 16:19
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6QyP8MTabA[/embed]It appears that the planned middleweight title fight between champion Michael Bisping and top contender Yoel Romero has a date.Romero, who recently finished former titleholder Chris Weidman to cement his status in the division, sent out a message on Twitter Tuesday indicating UFC 208 in January as the landing spot for the bout.If the rumors are true, I'll be hosting a retirement party on 1/21 @bisping #ynuevo— Yoel Romero (@YoelRome
  
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• Tim Kennedy Waiting For An Opponent For UFC 206

  22-11-2016 16:16
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC3UqfKl0KM[/embed]Tim Kennedy believes the UFC has plenty of time to find him a replacement opponent this time around.After it was confirmed on Monday that Kennedy will not be facing Rashad Evans at UFC 206 next month, the former Strikeforce title contender posted on social media that he will remain in the "longest fight camp in history" to compete on the card.I am not fighting Rashad Evans at #UFC206. My opponent is TBD. I am still moving forward as if I
  
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• Stephen Thompson: UFC Looking At February For Championship Rematch With Woodley

  22-11-2016 16:10
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQiqowbCsQY[/embed]Stephen Thompson and Tyron Woodley were both left feeling unsatisfied after UFC 205.Woodley left Madison Square Garden with the UFC welterweight title still intact, but the end result was a majority draw for both fighters.Now, "Wonderboy" is targeting early in 2017 for a rematch with Woodley."The final judgement was that it was a draw, which means we are gonna be able to fight again," said Thompson, during a recent interview with Submissi
  
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• See One Of Derek Brunson’s Impressive Finishes In This UFC Fight Night 101 Replay

  22-11-2016 16:07
  
  [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD7pv0O3d5g[/embed]Did you know that Derek Brunson has finished four consecutive opponents?Well, Brunson has, and he'll try to make it five straight this Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 101 when he meets Robert Whittaker in the main event. The card takes place from inside the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia and airs live on FOX Sports 1.In this fight replay, Brunson adds Roan Carneiro to his resume with a knockout.
  
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• Lyoto Machida says he didn't know substance was banned, because USADA failed to educate properly

  22-11-2016 16:00
  
  Lyoto Machida is a man known to carefully choose his words. So on the rare occasion the former UFC light heavyweight champion issues a strong opinion in public, it's going to garner attention.
  Several days after learning that he has been suspended 18 months by USADA for taking the banned substance 7-keto-dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) prior to a scheduled April fight with Dan Henderson, Machida is still upset with his penalty.
  In his first interview since he was first flagged for the violation, M
  
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• Live Chat: MMA weekend results, CM Punk's return, Fedor Emelianenko's future and more

  22-11-2016 15:16
  
  This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
  We're just past a crazy weekend in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA). Four events in roughly 48 hours, from Invicta to Bellator to UFC. After the dust settled, we saw Michael Chandler defend his Bellator lightweight title against Benson Henderson, Gegard Mousasi settle the score opposite Uriah Hall, Ryan Bader earn his free agency on a winning record and Tonya Evinger lose a belt because of a controversial referee call. We'll talk about these re
  
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• CABMMA overturns Darren Stewart vs. Francimar Barroso to no-contest

  22-11-2016 14:30
  
  Francimar Barroso filed an official complaint following his first-round TKO loss Darren Stewart at UFC Fight Night 100 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA) has overturned the result.
  Barroso complained that Stewart connected an illegal headbutt when going for a takedown, but referee Eduardo Herdy didn’t stop the action. Stewart successfully took Barroso down, and landed several punches before the referee stopped the bout to give him the TKO victory.
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• Morning Report: Khabib Nurmagomedov says the UFC put him on the undercard of UFC 205 'to take care of Conor'

  22-11-2016 14:00
  
  UFC lightweight contender Khabib Nurmagomedov voices his concerns with the way the UFC has been treating him, especially with regards to what he views as protecting Conor McGregor. Khabib Nurmagomedov isn't shy about voicing his frustration with the UFC and like many fighters these days, much of his anger centers around Conor McGregor and UFC favoritism.
  Nurmagomedov has been chasing a title fight all year long on the back of his undefeated record and number one ranking and was actually offered
  
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• Whittaker not in a rush to reach the top

  22-11-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  What is the best career advice Robert Whittaker, who fights Derek Brunson this Saturday at Melbourne, Australia’s Rod Laver Arena, has heard so far?“Take your time, don’t rush, do the right things and you’ll get to where you want to go, and that’s kind of the mentality behind my training at the moment.”That attitude explains why it doesn’t bother Whittaker one bit that his headline bout at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Brunson will be just his second fig
  
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• UFC Unfiltered: Whittaker and Brunson

  22-11-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC Middleweight contender Robert Whittaker calls in to discuss his upcoming fight against Derek Brunson, moving towards a title shot, weight-cutting, TUF, and more. Later, Robert's opponent, Derek Brunson, calls in to talk about Robert as an opponent, his mentality in fights, his background in criminal justice, Conor vs. Eddie, and more. Plus, Ray Longo joins Jim and Matt in studio to talk about Weidman vs. Romero, Mousasi vs. Hall 2, BJ Penn vs. Yair Rodriguez, the suspensions of Roy Nelson an
  
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• UFC FIGHT PASS celebrates McGregor, Mighty Mouse

  22-11-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Conor McGregor and Demetrious Johnson are the two baddest men on the planet and UFC FIGHT PASS is celebrating the No. 1 and 2-ranked pound-for-pound champions.On the heels of McGregor’s historic victory at UFC 205 in New York City, the first-ever two-weight simultaneous world champion was voted up to No. 2 in the pound-for-pound ranks. “Mighty Mouse” remained in the top spot on the strength of his eight consecutive title defenses.UFC FIGHT PASS offers a closer look at both cham
  
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• On the Rise: Melbourne Edition

  22-11-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
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   The next stop in the journey to the final event of 2016 brings the Octagon back to Melbourne, where 12 months of shocking upsets and record-setting events kicked off last year at UFC 193.This time around, the UFC is back with a Fight Night card loaded with local talent and fighters looking to use this year’s stop in Melbourne as a launching pad to greater opportunities in 2017 the way Holly Holm did last year.Granted, none of them are fighting for championship gold against o
  
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• Matthews remains steady while winning or learning in UFC

  22-11-2016 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  A strange dichotomy exists in mixed martial arts as young fighters are finding their way inside the cage.In a sport where the most revered names in the history of the sport all have losses on their record, fans and observers often make declarations about the future of a young fighter following each appearance, basing their position on the results of their most recent outing.Win, and the lofty heights you were projected to reach climb even higher. Lose, and maybe you weren’t all that good &
  
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• Hassan Out; Krahl In At Titan FC 42

  22-11-2016 05:32
  
  Hayder Hassan's post UFC debut will have to be put on hold as the it was announced on Monday that Hassan had to be pulled from the fight due to an undisclosed injury. While Hassan was looking forward to fighting on the same card as his brother and showing his full potential, it will have to be another man's opportunity to impress. That man fighting in his place is Hassan's American Top Team teammate Taylor Krahl.The 24 year old Krahl  is stepping up with less than 2 weeks until the fight. L
  
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• UFC Statement On Ontario Commission Not Clearing Rashad Evans For UFC 206

  22-11-2016 04:50
  
  On Monday evening, UFC issued a statement via their official website regarding former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion being pulled by the Ontario Commission from next month's UFC 206: Cormier vs. Johnson 2 pay-per-view in Toronto.Below is the official statement that was posted this evening on UFC.com:UFC STATEMENT ON RASHAD EVANSUFC has been notified by the Ontario Athletic Commission that it has declined to approve a license for middleweight Rashad Evans, based on the recent medical issue that p
  
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• Monday Morning Analyst: Michael Chandler's suplex, UFC Fight Night results and more

  22-11-2016 02:30
  
  Today on the podcast, we take a look at the four big events from the weekend: UFC Fight Night 99, UFC Fight Night 100, Bellator 165 and Invicta 20. We'll go into detail on Michael Chandler's suplex of Benson Henderson, Kamaru Usman's attempted arm triangle, Tonya Evinger's armbar escape and more.
  
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• Video: Mark Wahlberg Will Sell Part Of His UFC Ownership “If McGregor Cuts The Check”

  22-11-2016 01:59
  
  https://youtu.be/QXOcfqeODc8If current two-division UFC World Champion Conor McGregor wants a piece of the UFC ownersip pie, a certain Hollywood A-lister might just have some for him.TMZ Sports recently caught up with actor Mark Wahlberg and asked him if he would be willing to sell part of his ownership stake in the UFC to the Irish mega-star."Cut the check, baby," said Wahlberg, as seen in the video above. "He’s got to cut the check. Everybody cuts a check if you want a piece. As a matter
  
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• Gastelium Suspended 6 Months By NYSAC, Still UFC’s Choice To Replace Evans At UFC 206

  22-11-2016 01:38
  
  Despite missing the required UFC 205 official weigh-ins before the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC), resulting in a suspension that was decided upon on Monday, former Ultimate Fighter Champion Kelvin Gastelum may already have his next Octagon assignment.According to a report at MMAFighting.com with information from Ariel Helwani, Gastelum is the UFC's "top choice" to be the replacement opponent for Tim Kennedy at next month's UFC 206: Cormier vs. Johnson 2 event following Rashad Evans
  
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• UFC, Ontario commission release statements on Rashad Evans

  22-11-2016 01:21
  
  Rashad Evans has been pulled from UFC 206 for the same reason he was unable to compete at UFC 205.
  The UFC said Monday in a statement that the Ontario Athletic Commission did not approve Evans' license because of the same medical issue that made the New York State Athletic Commission decline to license him earlier this month. The UFC also said it is encouraging Evans to take time to consult doctors about the issue before being booked in another fight.
  Evans was supposed to meet Tim Kennedy on bo
  
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• NYSAC gives Kelvin Gastelum six-month administrative suspension for missing weigh-ins

  22-11-2016 00:58
  
  Not weighing in before UFC 205 might be more costly than originally thought for Kelvin Gastelum.
  The New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) has administratively suspended Gastelum for six months because he did not attend the weigh-ins Nov. 11 before UFC 205, per New York State Department spokesperson Laz Benitez. Gastelum was supposed to face Donald Cerrone on the card at Madison Square Garden, but had issues with his weight cut and did not weigh-in at all. The bout was called off.
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