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• Tito Ortiz Says Win Over Chael Sonnen at Bellator 170 Won’t Change Retirement Plans

  03-01-2017 23:56 via sherdog.com
  
  Regardless of the final result in his Bellator 170 showdown with Chael Sonnen, Tito Ortiz believes the time has come to say goodbye to mixed martial arts.
  
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• Todd Duffee returns against Mark Godbeer at UFC 209

  03-01-2017 23:54
  
  A heavyweight clash was added to UFC 209.
  Todd Duffee, who hasn't competed since July of 2015, is set to take on Mark Godbeer on March 4 in Las Vegas, sources told MMA Fighting.
  Duffee (9-3), who scored one of the fastest knockouts in UFC history, will return to action more than a year and a half after a loss to Frank Mir. The heavyweight is 2-1 since re-signing with the UFC, including knockout wins over Phil De Fries and Anthony Hamilton.
  Godbeer (11-3) made his Octagon debut in November, losin
  
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• John Lineker Suffers Broken Jaw at UFC 207

  03-01-2017 23:43
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxzO7LM25KsBefore the co-main event got started at UFC 207, T.J. Dillashaw and John Lineker went toe-to-toe inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. While the bout wasn't a guaranteed title eliminator, Dillashaw certainly fought as if it was.The Elevation Fight Team member turned in a dominant performance, sweeping the scorecards 30-26. Lineker never got started and what happened to him in the first round certainly didn't help. "Hands of Stone" told MMAFighting.com
  
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• Ex-UFC fighter Cody East accused of kneeing girlfriend in head, dragging her by hair

  03-01-2017 23:30
  
  A former UFC heavyweight is being accused of kneeing his girlfriend in the head, dragging her by the hair, and threatening to kill her 10-year-old son, per a police report obtained Tuesday by MMA Fighting.
  Cody East, who was released by the UFC in October, was arrested Dec. 18 on three felony charges: aggravated battery against a household member (great bodily harm), aggravated assault against a household member, and false imprisonment. He has been released on $30,000 bond.
  East’s girlfrie
  
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• Ronda Rousey Suspended Following Loss to Amanda Nunes

  03-01-2017 22:39
  
  Amanda Nunes' pummeling of Ronda Rousey at UFC 207 last weekend means that the former champ is required to take a six-week break from action.Confirmation of post-fight medical suspensions was issued on Tuesday by The Nevada State Athletic Commission. Question marks may still hang over Rousey's return to the octagon, but what is certainly out of her hands is a mandatory suspension from competitive action until February 14th."Rowdy" is not alone in the incurring of a suspension. Co-headl
  
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• The MMA Hour - 363 - Khabib Nurmagomedov

  03-01-2017 22:38
  
  Khabib Nurmagomedov talks about the latest MMA news surrounding him.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 363 - Cody Garbrandt

  03-01-2017 22:34
  
  Cody Garbrandt talks about his UFC 207 win.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 363 - Tony Ferguson

  03-01-2017 22:30
  
  Tony Ferguson talks about a possible fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 363 - Mike Dolce

  03-01-2017 22:27
  
  Mike Dolce talks about Ronda Rousey's UFC 207 loss and more.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 363 - MMA awards

  03-01-2017 22:21
  
  Ariel Helwani and Eric Jackman hand out their weekly awards.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 363 - Chuck Mindenhall

  03-01-2017 22:19
  
  Chuck Mindenhall breaks down UFC 207 and the latest MMA news.
  
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• UFC 207 Medical Suspensions: Ronda Rousey Sidelined 45 Days Following TKO Defeat

  03-01-2017 22:14 via sherdog.com
  
  There’s no guarantee that Ronda Rousey will ever return to the Octagon following
  UFC 207, but at the very minimum, the ex-bantamweight queen will be out for 45 days following last Friday’s event.
  
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• John Lineker suffered broken jaw in first round of UFC 207

  03-01-2017 22:00
  
  John Lineker suffered his first defeat as a bantamweight in the UFC against former champion T.J. Dillashaw at UFC 207 on Dec. 30, and will be sidelined from training from a while.
  Lineker confirmed to MMA Fighting on Tuesday that he broke his jaw in the opening round, after being hit by a head kick in the first minute of the fight, but won’t need to undergo surgery. According to the Brazilian, doctors said he should be cleared to train in two to three months.
  “I felt a pop right away
  
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• Vitaly Bigdash Gets New Opponent for Title Defense At One ‘Quest for Power’

  03-01-2017 21:58 via sherdog.com
  
  One Championship announced Tuesday afternoon that middleweight contender Marcin Prachnio has suffered an injury in training and had to be removed from his championship bout against Vitaly Bigdash on the One “Quest for Power” event on Jan. 14.
  
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• UFC 207 medical suspensions: Ronda Rousey out 45 days after devastating KO loss

  03-01-2017 21:12
  
  Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey received a 45-day medical suspension in the aftermath of her loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207, according to information released by the Nevada Athletic Commission to MMA Fighting on Tuesday.Rousey suffered a devastating first-round knockout defeat in just 48 seconds in her comeback fight against Nunes, which headlined the UFC’s year-end show. Rousey will now be formally sidelined until Feb. 14 due to damage sustained during the bou
  
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• UFC 207 Salaries: How Much Did Fighters Make On UFC’s Final 2016 PPV?

  03-01-2017 19:21
  
  The full UFC 207 fighter salary list for the event that was UFC's final show of a very lucrative 2016 year.Below are the complete fighter salaries for the show, courtesy of figures released to MMAFighting.com via the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).UFC 207 PPV Main Card* Amanda Nunes ($100,000 + $100,000 = $200,000) def. Ronda Rousey ($3,000,000)* Cody Garbrandt ($200,000, No Win Bonus = $200,000) def. Dominick Cruz ($350,000)* T.J. Dillashaw ($100,000 + $100,000 = $200,000) def. John Li
  
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• UFC 207 salaries: Ronda Rousey banks $3 million, Cody Garbrandt earns $200,000 for title upset

  03-01-2017 18:55
  
  Ronda Rousey banked a record-tying seven-figure sum and Cody Garbrandt earned a flat $200,000 purse for their respective performances in the featured bouts of UFC 207, according to payroll figures released by the Nevada Athletic Commission on Tuesday.
  In her first fight in 13 months, Rousey suffered a stunning 48-second defeat at the hands of reigning UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes ($200,000) in the main event of UFC 207. Rousey’s purse ties the record set by Irish su
  
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• Khabib Nurmagomedov offered Tony Ferguson $200K to ‘shut up and take this fight’

  03-01-2017 17:00
  
  Tony Ferguson has made it abundantly clear that money is an issue standing in the way of a fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov.
  Specifically, the fact Nurmagomedov is being paid more than Ferguson.Nurmagomedov, for his part, wants to get this highly anticipated No. 1 contender’s fight signed and delivered. So much so that he’s willing to pay in order to make the bout happen at UFC 209 on March 4.
  “I said, let’s go,” Nurmagomedov said on Monday’s edition of The MMA
  
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• Florian on Ronda Rousey: ‘She Needs Knowledgeable & Experienced Coach’

  03-01-2017 16:45
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP11YG02owcThe dust has settled on UFC 207, but questions remain. The world waited over a year for the return of Ronda Rousey. "Rowdy" was once dominant inside the Octagon and had a larger than life aura to her. That all changed when she was brutally knocked out by Holly Holm in Nov. 2015.Rousey's seclusion from the public eye and mixed martial arts (MMA) media left many wondering about her mental state. After all, the former women's bantamweight champion admitted
  
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• Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘Tony Ferguson Needs to Shut up & Take This Fight’

  03-01-2017 15:33
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJrbaE7EW3w&feature=youtu.be&t=5552Undefeated Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov has had a rough go when it comes to big opportunities. "The Eagle" sits at no. 1 in the 155-pound division, but he yet to compete for the title."The Eagle" was expected to face Donald Cerrone at UFC 178, but a knee injury forced Nurmagomedov off the card. The bout was rescheduled for UFC 187, but he pulled out again due to the same knee issues
  
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• MMA Fighting’s 2016 Upset of the Year: Michael Bisping knocks out Luke Rockhold

  03-01-2017 15:00
  
  When former middleweight champion Chris Weidman pulled out of the main event of UFC 199, where he was to challenge the man who beat him, Luke Rockhold, Michael Bisping quickly answered the call to be a replacement.
  Few gave Bisping a chance. And there were all kinds of logical reasons for that. Rockhold was considered among the most talented fighters in the sport, while Bisping was a solid veteran, with a long UFC tenure, but had usually faltered against the biggest names. Rockhold had a full ca
  
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• Morning Report: Joe Rogan claims Nick Diaz turned down a rematch with Robbie Lawler

  03-01-2017 14:00
  
  There are few people more plugged into the world of MMA than UFC commentator Joe Rogan. Not only has he worked for the UFC for 20 years, but he has developed close personal relationships with dozens of the biggest names in the sport. As such he is often privy to a wide array of backstage rumors and machinations and recently on his podcast The Joe Rogan Experience, he revealed another one of these rumors, this one about former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz and his return to the octa
  
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• UFC Unfiltered: Din Thomas & UFC 207 recap

  03-01-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Jim Norton and Matt Serra break down the incredible UFC 207 card, discussing Amanda Nunes's first title defense over Ronda Rousey, Cody Garbrandt's championship performance against Dominick Cruz, Johny Hendricks's continuing weight issues, the Tim Means vs. Cowboy Oliveira no contest, and a lot more. Later, Din Thomas calls in to talk about the new episode of Dana White: Lookin' For A Fight, working with Amanda leading up to the Ronda fight, Edmond Tarverdyan as a coach, Tyron Woodley vs. Michae
  
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• UFC adds fights to Houston, Vegas cards

  03-01-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC matchmakers have wasted no time getting the New Year off to a rousing start, with three fights made official on Tuesday.The Super Bowl weekend event in Houston on Feb. 4 will get a dose of light heavyweight action, as Texas’ own Daniel Jolly will get a home game against fellow prospect and former Ultimate Fighter finalist Khalil Rountree Jr.Then it’s off to Las Vegas and UFC 209 on Mar. 4, as heavyweight power hitter Todd Duffee makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon t
  
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• The 10: The best fights to come in January

  03-01-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Whether you’re still reeling from the awesomeness of UFC 207 or remain a little under the weather from ringing in the New Year a little too hard, there is no time for rest when it comes to queuing up all the top bouts on tap for the opening month of 2017.While the UFC is easing into another year with a tidy one-two punch of events in January, it’s a chance to get an early read on a couple surging contenders, see more from a few top prospects and watch a handful of battle-hardened vet
  
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• Rankings: Rousey drops 4 spots; Garbrandt enters P-4-P

  03-01-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  For the first time since Ronda Rousey began her demolition on the UFC women’s bantamweight division four years ago, “Rowdy” no longer has champion or No. 1 next to her name in the rankings.The former 135-pound queen suffered a three-spot drop in the rankings. She is No. 4 in the latest official UFC rankings release after getting finished by current champion Amanda Nunes at UFC 207.Head over to the official UFC rankings page for a look at all the changesRousey released a st
  
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• Dong Hyun Kim: ‘I Wanted A More Exciting Fight’ at UFC 207

  03-01-2017 05:53
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLv6OqvRjkQDong Hyun Kim and Tarec Saffiedine filled in a main card slot for UFC 207 when Cain Velasquez was forced to pull out of his heavyweight bout with Fabricio Werdum. It was a big opportunity for both men to shine on the final Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event of 2016.The fight wasn't exactly thrilling and Kim admitted it when speaking to the media backstage:“I wanted to have a more exciting fight. I wanted to go for a ‘Fight of the Nig
  
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• Max Holloway Won’t ‘Wait Around’ For Jose Aldo, Wants Frankie Edgar

  03-01-2017 05:22
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4PFLQoLQZIWe're almost a full month removed from UFC 206. The event was headlined by an interim featherweight title bout between Max Holloway and Anthony Pettis. "Blessed" was too much for "Showtime" and earned a third round TKO win to capture the belt.It looked as if current 145-pound champion Jose Aldo would meet Holloway in a unification bout at UFC 208 in Brooklyn, NY. Holloway's swollen foot put a dent in those plans. The war of words is well documented betw
  
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• Urijah Faber: ‘Cody Garbrandt is Going to be Long-Time Champion’

  03-01-2017 04:51
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td1UkcWxcJYRetired mixed martial arts (MMA) icon Urijah Faber competed for the final time at UFC on FOX: VanZant vs. Waterson last month. Faber walked out to "California Love" one last time at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.  "The California Kid" defeated Brad Pickett by unanimous decision and walked off into the sunset.The only thing that could make his retirement sweeter was if his Team Alpha Male training partner Cody Garbrandt could win the bantamweigh
  
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• Video: Joe Rogan Discusses Cris ‘Cyborg’ Justino’s Potential Lengthy Ban

  03-01-2017 04:32
  
  Cyborg recently tested positive for a banned substance, and could be facing an enforced absence from UFC according to commentator Rogan.The Brazilian tested positive for the diuretic Spironolactone, which was confirmed by a USADA spokesperson.Cyborg has stated that Spironolactone was prescribed to her by her doctor following an arduous weight-cut prior to her bout with Lina Lansberg in September 2016.“You can feel confident that the substance they are inquiring about is not for p
  
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• Mike Dolce Unsure of Ronda Rousey’s Future, ‘Wouldn’t be Surprised’ if She Retires

  03-01-2017 04:06
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcSI1Hbn87cWell known nutritionist in the world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Mike Dolce has helped countless fighters make weight for their fights. Those struggling with weight such as Thiago Alves and Kelvin Gastelum have enlisted Dolce's services. Both fighters have had success with Dolce, but when they dropped his services the issues came back.Before bringing Dolce on board, "Rowdy" only ate one meal a day. Dolce didn't like the sound of that and offered to help
  
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• Manager Says Jessica Andrade Offered Title Bout, But She Wants One More Fight

  03-01-2017 03:05
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj0-1NtaeAwBrazilian bruiser Jessica Andrade has made an immediate impact in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) strawweight division. "Bate Estaca" held her own in the women's bantamweight division going 4-3 while inside the Octagon, but she felt a move down would put her in an elite class.In her debut at 115 pounds, Andrade earned a TKO victory over Jessica Penne at UFC 199. Her next opponent was Joanne Calderwood. Andrade locked in a guillotine choke in
  
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• Monday Morning Analyst: Anatomy of Ronda Rousey's UFC 207 loss

  03-01-2017 02:00
  
  On this episode of the podcast, we go in detail about what's gone wrong with Ronda Rousey, what to make of Edmond Tarverdyan and more. Plus we give praise to Cody Garbrandt and T.J. Dillashaw. We go over the cards of UFC 207, WSOF 34 and the latest in RIZIN results.
  
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• Joe Rogan: Nick Diaz Turned Down Offer From UFC To Fight Robbie Lawler

  03-01-2017 01:52
  
  https://youtu.be/l5rwIv41ACMWith UFC in need of big pay-per-view fights following their highly publicized $4.2 billion sale to WME-IMG in 2016, the company has been trying to put together money matches for the new year.One such match was going to be a rematch from one of the more exciting fights of the early Zuffa-era UFC, as the company reportedly attempted to book Robbie Lawler vs. Nick Diaz 2.According to Joe Rogan, who broke the news via his "Joe Rogan Experience: Fight Recap" podcast, which
  
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• Cody Garbrandt Eyes Conor McGregor or Jose Aldo For Summer Bout

  03-01-2017 00:25
  
  Garbrandt is looking towards Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo for "big fights" over a defence of his new title.UFC 207 was the platform from which we witnessed the spectacular destruction of a great in Ronda Rousey. Years from now, it is a distinct possibility that we will also remember January 30th 2016 as the first time we witnessed the greatness of Cody Garbrandt. A resounding underdog to one of MMA's greatest fighters in Dominick Cruz, the 25 year old exhibited a coolness and confidenc
  
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• Cody Garbrandt eyes Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo for Summer Bout

  03-01-2017 00:25
  
  Garbrandt is looking towards Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo for "big fights" over a defence of his new title.UFC 207 was the platform from which we witnessed the spectacular destruction of a great in Ronda Rousey. Years from now, it is a distinct possibility that we will also remember January 30th 2016 as the first time we witnessed the greatness of Cody Garbrandt. A resounding underdog to one of MMA's greatest fighters in Dominick Cruz, the 25 year old exhibited a coolness and confidenc
  
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• Yancy Medeiros Injured, Bobby Nash Steps in to Face Jingliang Li at WSOF 35

  03-01-2017 00:16 via sherdog.com
  
  Next month, the World Series of Fighting heavyweight title will be on the line.
  
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• UFC Veteran Shawn Jordan to Face Heavyweight Champ Blagoy Ivanov at WSOF 35

  03-01-2017 00:16 via sherdog.com
  
  Next month, the World Series of Fighting heavyweight title will be on the line.
  
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• Tony Ferguson: ‘I’ve Outperformed my UFC Contract’

  03-01-2017 00:13
  
  https://youtu.be/aJrbaE7EW3w?t=3121Mixed martial arts (MMA) fans have been clamoring for a lightweight clash between no. 1 ranked Khabib Nurmagomedov and no. 2 ranked Tony Ferguson. The negotiations hit a snag and both men played the blame game. "The Eagle" claimed Ferguson wouldn't sign on for a March bout, while "El Cucuy" said Nurmagomedov turned down a fight for January.Ferguson appeared on The MMA Hour and made it clear he has no love for Nurmagomedov:"I think everybody needs to realize tha
  
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