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• MMA Fugitive: Tom Duquesnoy Looking to World Glory in The UFC

  13-01-2017 23:47
  
  MMA is banned in Duquesnoy's homeland of France, however many expect "Fire Kid" to go all the way to the top of the world in the UFC.While we await confirmation from the UFC that Duquesnoy has in fact signed on with the promotion, MMA News looks at the most promising fighter to emerge from Europe since fellow featherweight Conor McGregor."Fire Kid" was born and raised in Lens, France, and entered his MMA career as a 12 year old when his father enrolled him into a sambo class.This was p
  
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• Floyd Mayweather on Dana White’s offer for Conor McGregor fight: ‘He’s a f*cking comedian’

  13-01-2017 23:32
  
  Yeah, you’re probably going to have to do better than that, Dana.
  Floyd Mayweather’s response to Dana White’s financial offer for a bout between Mayweather and Conor McGregor was vintage “Money May.” White said Friday on “The Herd” that he’d give Mayweather and McGregor both $25 million and the pay-per-view revenue would be split.
  “He’s a f*cking comedian,” Mayweather said when approached in the passenger seat of an SUV by TMZ.
  Wh
  
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• Taking It One Fight At A Time: Exclusive Interview With Christos “The Spartan” Giagos

  13-01-2017 23:29
  
  In the Fall of 2014 it seemed like it was a matter of time before Christos Giagos (13-5) became a household name. "The Spartan" was fresh off of a flying knee knockout against the versatile Dakota Cochrane and was scheduled to make his UFC debut  in October against Gilbert Burns. Christos went on to go 1-2 in the UFC and lost against current UFC  up and comer Josh Emmet at WFC 16 last January. A string of fights that did not fully show his potential, but surely would not keep down some
  
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• “Flash” Ready To Make A Name: Exclusive Interview With Terrion Ware

  13-01-2017 23:27
  
  Since 2012 Terrion "Flash" Ware (15-5) has been running the proverbial MMA gauntlet. Working his way up the fight chain, fighting against top talent across the country. Terrion has fought for BAMMA, Tachi PF, King of the Cage, RFA, and tonight he adds another organization to that impressive list. Terrion fights Nick Mamalis at ACB (Absolute Championship Berkut) 51 in Irvine, CA. Live and free on Youtube. ACB is one of Europe's top promotions and this is their first time bringing a card to the U.
  
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• UFC Promote ‘FIGHT PASS Free Weekend’ from Friday

  13-01-2017 22:56
  
  UFC are allowing fans access to three exclusively live fight streams, in addition to a further three days to enjoy FIGHT PASS’s entire catalogue of content.Included in the free weekend offer is TKO 37, on Friday night and Invicta FC 21 on Saturday. Four live fights from this Sunday’s UFC Fight Night, headlined by UFC legend BJ Penn is also available. With unrestricted, free access to FIGHT PASS’s entire libraray of  11,000 fights, and UFC content.C
  
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• Canelo Alvarez vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Official for May 6 in Las Vegas

  13-01-2017 22:36
  
  One of the most popular fighters in all of boxing today will return to action as Saul “Canelo” Alvarez finally has an opponent for his already-scheduled May 6 date in Las Vegas.
  
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• Dana White Offers McGregor, Mayweather $25 Million Apiece for Boxing Match Under UFC Banner

  13-01-2017 21:58
  
  Dana White has responded to Floyd Mayweather’s proposal to Conor McGregor for a boxing match, but the UFC president’s counter offer might not be to the retired champion’s liking.
  
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• Breaking: Dana White Offers Mayweather & McGregor $25 Million Each to Fight

  13-01-2017 21:36
  
  A PR stunt? Baseless banter? Social media warfare? No, it looks as though Conor McGregor v Floyd Mayweather could actually happen.The biggest name in MMA versus one of the greatest fighters to ever lace up gloves. The cross over superfight could potentially be on the horizon, as Dana White has sensationally confirmed that he has offered $25 million dollars plus a cut of PPV to both men. The fight will take place under the "Queensbury Rules", in what will be the first venture of a high-level
  
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• Dana White offers Floyd Mayweather Jr., Conor McGregor $25 million each for boxing match

  13-01-2017 21:28
  
  UFC president Dana White has made an official offer for Floyd Mayweather to fight UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor in a boxing match.On Friday, White went on Colin Cowherd’s "The Herd" to offer Mayweather $25 million to fight McGregor in a boxing match, and he’s willing to sit and negotiate the split of the pay-per-view. White also said that McGregor would also be paid $25 million for the fight.
  “I’ll tell you what Floyd, here’s a real offer, and I’m th
  
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• NAC Approves Project to Evaluate Marijuana’s Potential Removal from Banned List

  13-01-2017 21:26
  
  The Nevada Athletic Commission is one step closer to removing marijuana from its list of banned substances.
  
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• Tyron Woodley: Nick Diaz Rejected Title Shot as “Wanted More Money”

  13-01-2017 21:11
  
  Nick Diaz gave up the opportunity to fight for the UFC welterweight title in his anticipated return, allegedly for financial reasons.SB Nation and MMA Fighting's Luke Thomas tweeted that the ex-Strikeforce welterweight champion (and UFC fan favourite) passed up on the promotion's offer of a title fight at UFC 209. The 170 pound champion [Woodley] will instead square off for a second time against Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson.In news that will have fighters and fans scratching their head
  
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• Skip Bayless: Mayweather “Scared”, Will “Run and Hide” from McGregor

  13-01-2017 19:48
  
  Skip Bayless is of the belief that Mayweather has a genuine fear of Conor McGregor, and is purposely pricing himself out of a showdown.In simple terms, Bayless believes that Mayweather is "afraid" of McGregor, and believes that the 49-0 boxing legend would lose to the Irishman.Bayless' rationale is that Mayweather’ offer of the sum of $15 million to "the biggest draw in combat sports" serves to indirectly ensure that the fight does not happen, while making it look like the opposi
  
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• Invicta FC 21 Weigh-In Results: Anderson, Tweet Official for Interim Championship

  13-01-2017 19:43
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo8K1H0YZSUMegan Anderson and Charmaine Tweet had no trouble making weight Friday, as the two will now square off Saturday night in the main event of Invicta FC 21 for the interim featherweight title.Anderson hit the scale at 144.5 pounds, while Tweet was a pound lighter at 143. Current division champion Cris "Cyborg" Justino's status is up in the air after she tested positive for a banned substance.Invicta FC 21 also features Pannie Kianzad vs. Raquel Pa'aluhi an
  
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• Bellator 171 Fight Card Complete With Three Prospects in Action

  13-01-2017 19:40
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNg8dVHunyYA trio of Bellator MMA prospects have been added to Bellator 171, as Jarod Trice, Tyrell Fortune and Bruna Ellen will all compete later this month.Trice meets Kevin Woltkamp and Fortune squares off with Will Johnson in heavyweight bouts, while Ellen meets Carmella James at flyweight. All three are expected to stream live online, but could be replayed on the Spike televised main card if time permits.Trice is fighting for the second time under the Bellato
  
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• Nevada commission begins regulation projects looking at marijuana, new Unified Rules of MMA

  13-01-2017 19:30
  
  The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) will be taking a hard look at removing marijuana from its banned substance list.
  At its monthly meeting Friday, the NAC unanimously voted to begin an open regulation project regarding cannabis as a prohibited drug. Commission chairman Anthony Marnell said, following research and workshops, a special hearing would be held in March or April to vote on whether to keep or remove cannabis from that banned list.
  Currently, cannabis is banned under commission rules
  
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• Floyd Mayweather v Conor McGregor Saga Officially Over?

  13-01-2017 19:06
  
  Floyd "Money" Mayweather has confirmed that he will not be making a return to sport, effectively ending any chance of a crossover bout with Conor McGregor.While exciting as a concept, there was never really a chance of a superfight between Mayweather and McGregor under the "Queensberry Rules". The likelihood of any professional boxing association sanctioning a fight between the two would have been slim, to say the least. Nevertheless, the hype and exchanges between the two has served t
  
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• Anderson Silva: Conor McGregor’s ‘flaws are clear'

  13-01-2017 19:00
  
  Conor McGregor became the first man to hold two UFC belts simultaneously, but one of the biggest fighters in the promotion history doesn’t see perfection in his game.
  Anderson Silva, who reigned supreme in the middleweight division of years, discussed McGregor’s potential boxing match with Floyd Mayweather on TV show Combate News on Thursday night, and said “The Notorious” has flaws.
  "He has flaws. We all have flaws. And his flaws are clear,” Silva said. "He defends
  
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• Invicta FC 21 Weigh-ins: Charmaine Tweet, Megan Anderson Cleared for Brawl

  13-01-2017 18:56
  
  Invicta Fighting Championships, the world’s leading all-female mixed martial arts promotion, is back on Saturday night with its first event of 2017.
  
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• John Kavanagh ‘Too Afraid to Ask’ About Interim Title

  13-01-2017 18:16
  
  SBG's John Kavanagh has indicated his confusion at the announcement of yet another interim belt in Khabib Nurmagomedov's bout with Tony Ferguson at UFC 209 in March.It is truly a matter of East meets West in the lightweight division at UFC 209 in March. The highly anticipated bout between two of the 155 pound division's top three fighters will have the extra spice of an interim lightweight title added to the mix.Confirmation of the anticipated fight came from no oth
  
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• Tyron Woodley: ‘If I go 100 Percent, Wonderboy May Never Wanna Fight Again’

  13-01-2017 17:23
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c1CHO5qDSoReigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title holder Tyron Woodley wants to put the "Wonderboy" chapter to rest. While the champion retained his championship against Stephen Thompson at UFC 205 in New York City, the result of the bout was a majority draw.The result wasn't ideal for either man in the UFC's Madison Square Garden debut. Still, Woodley wasn't keen on granting Thompson a rematch. He kept gunning for big money fights with N
  
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• Court McGee Trained With his UFC Fight Night 103 Opponent Ben Saunders

  13-01-2017 17:16
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hwyM6uzqqMBack when Court McGee was preparing to face Kris McCray for The Ultimate Fighter 11 title, his team brought in Ben Saunders to help train him.Now, six-plus years later, McGee will lock horns with Saunders Sunday night at UFC Fight Night 103 in a featured bout from Phoenix.
  “We trained almost every day that we were there,” McGee said in an interview with MMAjunkie. “We grappled. We did wrestling. We did all the things were doing (at the
  
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• Heavyweight Prospects Fortune, Trice Help Finalize Bellator 171 Card

  13-01-2017 17:08
  
  California-based MMA promotion Bellator announced Friday that three more bouts have been tacked onto Bellator 171, finalizing the event.
  
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• Junior Dos Santos on Fabricio Werdum: ‘He Doesn’t Want The Fight’

  13-01-2017 17:06
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VioSxscHAEQJunior dos Santos is frustrated.The former UFC heavyweight champion was planning on returning to action in February against Stefan Struve in hopes of keeping his spot warm as a top contender in the division.When an injury knocked Struve from the main event bout, "Cigano" targeted a fight with Fabricio Werdum, who is currently without a fight scheduled.While it would seem like a perfect fit, there is one hold up, according to dos Santos."The right thing
  
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• Joe Lauzon’s Career has Come Full-Circle Since UFC Debut in 2006

  13-01-2017 17:00
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js5mfmtUXIoBack almost 11 years ago, Joe Lauzon stepped inside the Octagon for the first time and knocked out Jens Pulver in just 48 seconds.Lauzon was a 22-year-old splitting time between MMA and working an IT job back then. Now, he's one of the more experienced fighters on the UFC roster, as he'll face Marcin Held Sunday night at UFC Fight Night 103 for his 23rd fight with the promotion.During a recent interview with UFC.com, Lauzon recalled that epic debut.
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• B.J. Penn: Yair Rodriguez fight is ‘going to look like a professional against an amateur’

  13-01-2017 17:00
  
  There were plenty of grumbles heard around the fight game once the UFC booked B.J. Penn for his latest comeback attempt at UFC Fight Night 103. After shuffling through a broad spectrum of opponents, from declining veterans to genuine contenders, Penn somehow ended up with the most puzzling match-up of all: a dance date against the one of featherweight division’s longest, most athletic, most offensively ferocious prospects, 24-year-old Yair Rodriguez.But ahead of UFC Fight Night 103, Penn b
  
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• Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva Finds Himself in ‘Perfect’ Situation Fighting in Russia

  13-01-2017 16:54
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0-Tr7SgmLUMany questioned the decision made by Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva to continue fighting following his 2016 knockout loss to Roy Nelson.Silva, though, worked with his manager to find himself a new fighting home after he parted ways with the UFC.That home turned out to be Russia, and the Brazilian believes he has received another chance to not only shine, but make a living."I think we found a new reality for 'Bigfoot,'" said Mark Davis, his manager, during a re
  
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• Bellator 170 Videos: Derek Campos, Derek Anderson Fight Highlights

  13-01-2017 16:43
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iCxSA8R-Q4Before they meet at Bellator 170 inside the cage, check out highlights of lightweight contenders Derek Anderson and Derek Campos. The two will kickoff the Spike-televised main card on January 21.Bellator 170 features Chael Sonnen vs. Tito Ortiz from The Forum in Los Angeles.Anderson (14-2) has scored back-to-back decisions over Saad Awad and Patricky "Pitbull" Freire, and is 5-2 with Bellator overall. His opponent, Campos, sports a 17-6 record and is on
  
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• Anderson Silva Enjoys Battling Michael Bisping on Twitter

  13-01-2017 16:35
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z64hUpp7TfUAnderson Silva has respect for most of what UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has accomplished.But "The Spider" might be most impressed with Bisping's ability to light the fire via social media, especially Twitter.Last year, Silva lost a decision in England to "The Count." While he has been unable to secure a rematch since, he's kept a watchful eye - and quick posting skills - on Bisping since.“Actually, he is controversial,” Silva s
  
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• Dominick Cruz to Cody Garbrandt: ‘Why Are You Asking Me For Rematch?’

  13-01-2017 16:30
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnULyBs9540Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight title holder Dominick Cruz suffered his first loss since 2007 last month. Cruz was finally outmatched by Cody Garbrandt at UFC 207. Despite giving each other their due, "No Love" has claimed "The Dominator" doesn't want a rematch.Cruz recently played the role of co-host for TMZ Sports. The crew showed the former champion a clip of Garbrandt's comments on a potential rematch:"No [in regards to bein
  
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• Julianna Pena Comes to Defense of Ronda Rousey’s Coach

  13-01-2017 16:28
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VpUxqS3FpUIn a surprising turn of events, someone has come to the defense of Edmond Tarverdyan, the head coach for Ronda Rousey.During an appearance on "Submission Radio," the top UFC female bantamweight contender explained why she thinks the much-maligned coach is actually good for Rousey.“I think Edmond’s great. I think he’s the only one that could possibly have handled that chick in that type of setting and been able to put up with her crap,"
  
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• UFC Heavyweight Josh Barnett Appears At TNA Taping, Faces Lashley

  13-01-2017 15:51
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH7qv8liiPQCurrent UFC heavyweight Josh Barnett, who is facing a lengthy suspension after failing a USADA out-of-competition drug test in December, has at least temporarily found a new gig. This week, he turned up at a taping for TNA Wrestling — and wound up facing none other than Bobby Lashley. That would mark the first time a current UFC fighter has faced a current Bellator fighter, albeit in the world of professional wrestling.Barnett (35-8) was last seen
  
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• Having faced similar hardships, Cat Zingano says she feels ‘protective’ of Ronda Rousey

  13-01-2017 15:00
  
  One person who hasn’t changed her opinion of Ronda Rousey through her steep fall from grace is Cat Zingano, who lost to Rousey in 14 seconds nearly two years ago at UFC 184. Zingano was one of the more demonstrative fighters to stick up for Rousey after she fell against Amanda Nunes in her return fight at UFC 207. Days after the fight, she called out the bantamweight champion Nunes via her Twitter feed for not showing Rousey any respect in victory.
  Why?Part of it is that Zingano says she f
  
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• Morning Report: Dominick Cruz says Cody Garbrandt wants the rematch ‘because I’m the only fight that raises the bar in this division’

  13-01-2017 14:00
  
  AT UFC 207, the man widely considered to be the best bantamweight in the history of MMA, Dominick Cruz, was upset by Cody Garbrandt, losing the UFC bantamweight championship. In the aftermath, Cruz didn’t shy away from the loss but promised to return and make another run at the title.
  But Garbrandt doesn’t want to wait. In the post-fight press conference, the new champion was adamant that Cruz deserved an immediate rematch and Garbrandt has maintained that these past couple of weeks.
  
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• Khabib Nurmagomedov, Tony Ferguson to Clash for Interim LW Title at UFC 209

  13-01-2017 09:42
  
  Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson will clash for the interim lightweight crown at UFC 209, the promotion announced on Thursday.
  
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• UFC Fighters, Former Suns Players Deliver Happiness to Children in Phoenix

  13-01-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  PHOENIXUFC fighters with Phoenix ties gave back to the community this week with a visit to Ryan House, which provides hospice and pallative care for children and their families navigating life-limiting or end-of-life journeys. "This is a place of happiness, remember that," Ryan House staff members reminded UFC fighters and Phoenix-area residents Henry Cejudo, CB Dollaway, Johnny Case and Lauren Murphy as they invited them to begin their visit during UFC Fight Night Rodriguez vs. Penn fight week.
  
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• Fight-by-Fight: Breaking down Sunday's action

  13-01-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  BJ PENN vs YAIR RODRIGUEZYair Rodriguez is the rising star of the featherweight division. BJ Penn is the Hall of Famer chasing the gold one more time. On paper, this is the coming out party for Mexico’s “Pantera,” the opportunity to put that legendary notch on his belt and continue moving toward a title shot. But BJ Penn is BJ Penn, and if anyone in the fight game can come off two years away and pull off something special, it’s “The Prodigy,” whose r
  
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• Anderson Silva to fight at UFC 208 vs Derek Brunson

  13-01-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  A mixed martial arts legend will make his New York debut on Saturday, Feb. 11, when Anderson Silva meets Derek Brunson in a UFC 208 bout at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.In the main event, Holly Holm meets Germaine de Randamie in a five-round clash for the first UFC women’s featherweight title.Widely considered to be the greatest middleweight of all-time, Brazil's Silva shattered records while holding the 185-pound title from 2006 to 2013, becoming an international icon in the process. Now, a
  
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• Report: Ian McCall Returning, Will Fight Neil Seery

  13-01-2017 04:43
  
  Ian McCall has another fight lined up.After a tough 2016, McCall says he is fighting Neil Seery in 2017. "Uncle Creepy" confirmed the fight on social media, but did not state a date or venue for the flyweight bout.Finally after more than two years I'm actually going to fight. The one thing I can promise ... this is only the beginning of my title run. So get ready. A photo posted by Ian Mccall (@unclecreepymma) on Jan 12, 2017 at 7:28pm PSTMcCall was scheduled to fight three times last year, but
  
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• Bellator 170’s Chael Sonnen & Tito Ortiz Pass Recent Drug Tests

  13-01-2017 04:28
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfMXasp3qMoFormer Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title holder Tito Ortiz will step inside the Bellator cage for the fourth time in his career. He also says it'll be the last time. Sharing the cage with him will be former UFC middleweight contender Chael Sonnen, who is making his Bellator debut.This bout will be contested in the 205-pound division.Executive officer of the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) Andy Foster (via MMAFighti
  
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• John Moraga: ‘I’ve Been an Underdog My Whole Life’

  13-01-2017 03:54
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qT45h9hSsF4Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) flyweights John Moraga and Sergio Pettis nabbed a main card slot on the UFC Fight Night event this Sunday night (Jan. 15). Once Jimmie Rivera was removed from the event, it opened up the door for both 125-pounders.Moraga has a "do or die" mentality when it comes to his upcoming bout. He recently said he was fighting for his life because he wasn't convinced he'd want to fight anywhere else if the UFC released him. The
  
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• B.J. Penn: ‘I’m More Disciplined & A Year More Prepared’

  13-01-2017 03:30
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-dg3uZru4cFight fans are used to hearing B.J. Penn talking about how motivated he is. Still, "The Prodigy" insists that he is ready to roll in his upcoming featherweight scrap with Yair Rodriguez. The two will be featured in the main event of this Sunday night's (Jan. 15) UFC Fight Night event. The card will take place inside the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.Penn is a UFC Hall of Famer and former two-division champion. With all that he has accom
  
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• Chael Sonnen, Tito Ortiz pass latest round of out-of-competition drug tests

  13-01-2017 03:20
  
  So far so good for Chael Sonnen and Tito Ortiz.
  According to Andy Foster, executive officer of the California State Athletic Commission, both Sonnen and Ortiz have passed all out-of-competition drug tests leading up to their Bellator 170 main event next weekend.
  Ortiz has only been tested once, and those results arrived Thursday. Sonnen has taken three tests and has passed them all.
  Foster ordered Sonnen to pay for the first test as a condition of his licensure, and once he passed that one, CSAC
  
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• Dana White: Khabib Nurmagomedov v Tony Ferguson is ‘Happening’

  13-01-2017 02:33
  
  UFC President Dana White has confirmed that the much anticipated bout between the #1 & #2 ranked lightweights will go ahead.With Conor McGregor on hiatus, there is no bigger fight in the 155 pound division right now. Khabib Nurmagomedov will square off against the streaking Tony Ferguson will fight at UFC 209 in Las Vegas, on March 4th.White confirmed, much to the delight of fans on Thursday that the fight has been booked.“We haven’t received bout agreements from both guys, but t
  
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• Confirmed: Khabib Nurmagomedov v Tony Ferguson For UFC 209

  13-01-2017 02:33
  
  The much anticipated bout between the Khabib Nurmagomedov & Tony Ferguson is set for UFC 209With Conor McGregor on hiatus, there is no bigger fight in the 155 pound division right now. Khabib Nurmagomedov will square off against the streaking Tony Ferguson at UFC 209 in Las Vegas, on March 4th.White confirmed, much to the delight of fans on Thursday, that the fight has been booked:“We haven’t received bout agreements from both guys, but they’ve both verbally agreed.&rd
  
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• Tyron Woodley to Stephen Thompson: ‘Be Careful What You Ask For’

  13-01-2017 02:25
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ug1N_7PJc0It was like pulling teeth, but Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight kingpin Tyron Woodley will finally face Stephen Thompson in a rematch at UFC 209. Woodley eyed many high profile fights before finally giving "Wonderboy" another title shot. He did so because he wanted to, "shut everybody up.""The Chosen One" took to his "Morning Wood" podcast with co-host Din Thomas to warn his opponent:“He got under my skin so much that I’m ju
  
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• Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson official for UFC 209

  13-01-2017 02:04
  
  A sizzling lightweight matchup is making its way to Las Vegas.
  Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson have both signed bout agreements to meet at UFC 209 on March 4 at T-Mobile Arena. MMA Fighting confirmed an initial Wednesday report by the Los Angeles Times.
  With UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor on the sidelines awaiting the birth of his first child, the UFC has made this bout a five-round interim title fight.Nurmagomedov (24-0) has buzzsawed his way through the competition at 155 pounds
  
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• Three new bouts added to Bellator 171, including A.J. McKee vs. Brandon Phillips

  13-01-2017 02:00
  
  Bellator prospect A.J. McKee is returning to competition this month at Bellator 171. The news was announced by the promotion on Thursday.The 21-year-old undefeated fighter will face Brandon Phillips in a featherweight contest. This bout will be part of the main card of Bellator 171. McKee last competed at Bellator 166 in December where he extended his undefeated record to 6-0 by defeating Ray Wood.His opponent, Phillips, is coming off a loss to Bryce Mitchell at WSOF 33 back in October. Prior to
  
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• BJ Penn’s Brother Arrested for ‘Trespassing’ at LAX

  13-01-2017 01:44
  
  In what is the oddest MMA news of the week so far, the brother of UFC legend BJ Penn has been arrested at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).News  first reported by TMZ Sports, Reagan Penn, was scheduled to fly to Phoenix to watch his older sibling  fight on this weekend's UFC Fight Night. Things did not go exactly to plan however, as the younger Penn found himself  arrested by Los Angeles police after an alleged drunken argument with cabin crew.Penn apparently dema
  
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• Report: Stefan Struve Out of Rematch With Junior dos Santos in UFC Halifax

  13-01-2017 01:39
  
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gsZPl4KIJwSo much for Junior dos Santos' stepping stone.A heavyweight rematch between "Cigano" and Stefan Struve was set for a UFC Fight Night event in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Combate is now reporting that the bout has been scrapped. "Skyscraper" is out with a shoulder injury.The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is looking for a replacement. In their first encounter back in Feb. 2009, dos Santos earned a TKO win over Struve in 54 seconds.Struve's
  
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• LFA 1 Weigh-in Results: Steven Peterson, Leandro Higo On Point

  13-01-2017 01:36
  
  Legacy Fighting Alliance is finally set for its maiden show as the new promotion that was birthed out of the merger of Legacy Fighting Championship and the Resurrection Fighting Alliance will thrill mixed martial arts fans Friday night.
  
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