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• ‘Rampage’ Jackson’s future in MMA uncertain after fight with ‘King Mo’

  30-01-2017 23:00
  
  Quinton Jackson knows he has a fight with Muhammed Lawal coming up. Outside of that, he’s not sure what is next for his MMA career.
  The bout with “King Mo” is the final one on his Bellator contract. Jackson told Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour that he believes he still has UFC contract to fulfill from before he settled his lawsuit with Viacom. “Rampage” also said retirement is a possibility, if a potential movie or television deal gets worked
  
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• Dennis Bermudez: Chan Sung Jung’s Skills ‘Aren’t Gonna be Enough to Stop me’

  30-01-2017 22:42
  
  This Saturday night (Feb. 4) Dennis Bermudez and Chan Sung Jung will share the Octagon at an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event in Houston, Texas. The bout will serve as the headliner. The No. 9 ranked featherweight Bermudez will get a chance to extend his winning streak to three. Meanwhile, the “Korean Zombie” is competing […]
  
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• Conor McGregor Believes He Has The Answer to Securing Mayweather Bout

  30-01-2017 22:37
  
  Conor McGregor believes that there is one way to ensure that he gets his wish to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. McGregor further expanded on his intention to realize a potential cross-over superfight, in a pay-per-view interview held on Saturday in England. McGregor has made no secret of his desires to face the unbeaten ring legend, in what could potentially […]
  
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• Joe Rogan: Conor McGregor “Will Manipulate Leverage” in “Star Driven” MMA

  30-01-2017 21:29
  
  Joe Rogan and friends theorize on a new dawn in MMA, and discuss Conor McGregor’s announcement on the newly established ‘McGregor Promotions’. McGregor had numerous topics to discuss with Ariel Helwani on Saturday in Manchester, England, including a potential bout with Floyd Mayweather, Ronda Rousey and the soon-to-come birth of his first child. The current UFC lightweight champion also announced the birth […]
  
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• Conor McGregor: Ronda Rousey “Did What She Had to Do” to Avoid Spotlight

  30-01-2017 21:13
  
  Conor McGregor is still king of the UFC, yet former Queen Ronda Rousey has suffered a spectacular fall from grace since her first defeat in the Octagon in 2015. Rousey subsequently suffered a brutal TKO at the hands of incumbent title-holder Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 in December 2016. While McGregor recently held the first MMA ‘pay-per-view interview […]
  
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• Anthony Johnson Has no Regrets Waiting For Title Rematch Against Daniel Cormier

  30-01-2017 21:10
  
  Anthony Johnson is getting a second opportunity at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) gold. “Rumble” will be fighting light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier on April 8 in Buffalo, NY. Cormier submitted Johnson via rear-naked choke in their first encounter for the vacant 205-pound title. Since that bout, Johnson has knocked out three top five ranked UFC […]
  
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• Women's MMA Trailblazer Aisling Daly Announces Retirement After Brain Scan Abnormality

  30-01-2017 21:05 via sherdog.com
  
  Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Aisling Daly has announced that she is hanging up her gloves. Monday, the 29-year-old Irish fighter posted via Instagram that an abnormality on a recent brain scan led her to retire.
  
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• Aisling Daly retires from MMA due to brain scan abnormality

  30-01-2017 21:00
  
  One of the pioneers of women’s MMA in Europe has called it quits.
  Citing an abnormality found in a recent brain scan, Aisling Daly has retired from MMA, she announced Monday on her Instagram page. Daly said a routine scan showed the remnants of a small hemorrhage that had taken place in prior months.I will be officially retiring from the sport of MMA. This past year a routine brain scan showed up evidence of an abnormality, the remnant of a small haemorrhage that had taken place at some po
  
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• UFC Fight Night 104: Bermudez Favored to Triumph Over Korean Zombie

  30-01-2017 20:46
  
  The UFC makes its way to Houston, Texas for Fight Night 104 headlined by Bermudez and ‘Korean Zombie’ this coming Saturday.  The main event at ‘104 sees the MMA return of the one-time fan favorite ‘Korean Zombie’ against Dennis Bermudez in the featherweight division. Bermudez is 9-2 in his last 11 UFC fights, and is the […]
  
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• Aisling Daly Retires After Abnormality Turns Up On Brain Scan

  30-01-2017 20:41
  
  Last year, SBG Ireland coach John Kavanagh decided to require that all his fighters undergo brain scans before representing his gym in combat. It sparked a fair amount of talk in the MMA world — but today, one key member of his gym has retired due to an abnormality in her brain scan. Aisling Daly, […]
  
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• UFC Fight Night 104: No Ceremonial Weigh-Ins, Full Card Details

  30-01-2017 20:32
  
  There will be no ceremonial weigh ins at UFC Fight Night 104, but fans are invited to observe open workouts this coming Thursday. UFC officials have confirmed that ceremonial weigh-ins will not take place for this event. All competitors will be clocked at official weigh-ins, which will take place behind closed doors. Fans are welcome to attend […]
  
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• Jarred Brooks subs for Neil Seery in UFC 208 fight with Ian McCall

  30-01-2017 20:30
  
  Ian McCall has had yet another change in plans.
  This time, it was a withdrawal by Ireland’s Neil Seery, who announced via Facebook post that he had to drop out of their planned flyweight fight at UFC 208 due to a death of the family.
  He will be replaced by UFC newcomer Jarred Brooks on Feb. 11 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, the UFC announced on Monday.This marks the fourth consecutive time McCall (13-5-1), of Orange County, Calif., had a scheduled something go wrong in a scheduled fi
  
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• Ian McCall Gets New UFC 208 Opponent in Octagon Debutante Jarred Brooks

  30-01-2017 20:03 via sherdog.com
  
  Ian McCall has at least a temporary reprieve from his miserable streak of opponent luck.
  
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• Jarred Brooks Steps in to Fight Ian McCall at UFC 208 in Brooklyn

  30-01-2017 19:48
  
  Perhaps Ian McCall’s string of bad luck has come to an end. Yesterday it was revealed that Neil Seery was removed from his bout with McCall on the Feb. 11 UFC 208 card in Brooklyn, NY. Seery’s mother-in-law passed away and “2Tap” is with his family during the unforeseen circumstance. Seery and “Uncle Creepy” were […]
  
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• Cage Warriors Announces Irish Return With 205 Title Headliner at CWFC 81 on March 4 in Dublin

  30-01-2017 19:02 via sherdog.com
  
  For the first time in well over two years, Cage Warriors Fighting Championship is headed back to Ireland.
  
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• UFC on Fox 23 Draws 2.02 Million Viewer Average in Saturday Overnight Ratings

  30-01-2017 18:53 via sherdog.com
  
  The Ultimate Fighting Championship's latest card on Fox delivered action but so far, hasn't delivered in the ratings.
  
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• Bisping: Fighting GSP & Romero Would Be ‘Perfect Scenario’ Before Retirement

  30-01-2017 18:26
  
  Michael Bisping isn’t getting any younger. The current Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title holder will be 38 years of age before his next title defense. “The Count” is currently out with a knee injury and won’t be back until at least May. With all that he has accomplished, it’s easy to see Bisping as […]
  
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• Jimi Manuwa vs. Corey Anderson elevated to UFC London main event

  30-01-2017 17:29
  
  A previously announced light heavyweight matchup has been promoted to the main event of UFC Fight Night 107.
  The fight between London’s Jimi Manuwa (16-2) and TUF 19 winner Corey Anderson (11-2) has been promoted to the main event of the March 8 card in London. MMAFighting confirmed an initial report by MMAJunkie.Manuwa, already known as a knockout artist, helped cement that reputation with a memorable second-round finish of Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 204. That was his second win in his pas
  
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• Conor McGregor says he would’ve defended UFC featherweight title in March: ‘All they had to do was ask’

  30-01-2017 17:00
  
  The opening moments of Conor McGregor’s pay-per-view interview on Saturday brought forth a curious sight, as the booming voice of Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer ushered McGregor onto the stage as both the reigning and defending UFC featherweight and lightweight champion.
  Of course, that proclamation is only partly true. Less than two weeks after McGregor captured the 155-pound title at UFC 205 to become the only simultaneous two-division champion in UFC history, the promotion unceremonious
  
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• UFC Champion Jose Aldo is Thinking About ‘Having Career in Boxing’

  30-01-2017 16:51
  
  Add Jose Aldo to the list of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters who wish to enter a boxing ring. The current UFC featherweight champion hopes to join the likes of Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz in his pursuit of a boxing bout. Back in November, McGregor obtained his boxing license in the state of California. […]
  
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• UFC Champion Jose Aldo Considering Boxing Career

  30-01-2017 16:51
  
  Add Jose Aldo to the list of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters who wish to enter a boxing ring. The current UFC featherweight champion hopes to join the likes of Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz in his pursuit of a boxing bout. Back in November, McGregor obtained his boxing license in the state of California. […]
  
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• Marcos Rogerio de Lima Feels Altitude Caused Recent Scale Fail in Denver

  30-01-2017 16:12
  
  Marcos Rogerio de Lima is no stranger to different weight classes. The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) Brazil 3 competitor has fought at heavyweight, middleweight, and currently light heavyweight. “Pezao’s” bout with Jeremy Kimball at a UFC on FOX event in Denver turned into a catchweight fight. Rogerio de Lima failed to make weight, tipping the scales […]
  
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• Jose Aldo wants to start a career in boxing

  30-01-2017 16:00
  
  It seems that the new trend among UFC stars is to look for fights inside a boxing ring.
  With Conor McGregor aiming for a clash with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, and Nate Diaz applying for a boxing license in Nevada, current UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo says that his “biggest dream” is to become champion in both sports.
  "First of all, it’s not about money. I want to keep it clear. Thank God the UFC and MMA gave me a lot of stuff,” Aldo told TV Combate on Sunday
  
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• On a night when so many fighters arrived, Jorge Masvidal stood tallest at UFC on FOX 23

  30-01-2017 15:00
  
  Dana White said that Jorge Masvidal could be a champion if he fights like he did on Saturday night, when he knocked Donald Cerrone out not once but twice in front of a national television audience. The reason he’s not already is because he doesn’t “pull the trigger,” at least not traditionally. Masvidal had a different point of view. He said he’s a fighter pure and simple, and that sometimes he can’t help himself from playing with his food. He likes to dish ou
  
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• The MMA Hour with Anthony Johnson, Rampage Jackson, Derrick Lewis, Valentina Shevchenko, Francis Ngannou, Ryan Bader, Angela Hill

  30-01-2017 14:00
  
  The MMA Hour is back in your life. Below is a rundown of Monday's show:
  1 p.m. ET -- We'll recap the weekend that was in MMA.
  1:30 p.m. -- Heavyweight Francis Ngannou will look back on his win over Andrei Arlovski.
  1:45 p.m. -- Angela Hill will discuss her return to the UFC against Jessica Andrade this weekend.
  2:05 p.m. -- Anthony Johnson will preview his UFC 210 light heavyweight title fight against Daniel Cormier.
  2:25 p.m. -- Quinton Jackson will look ahead to his rematch against Muhammed La
  
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• The MMA Hour with Anthony Johnon, Rampage Jackson, Derrick Lewis, Valentina Shevchenko, Francis Ngannou, Ryan Bader, Angela Hill

  30-01-2017 14:00
  
  The MMA Hour is back in your life. Below is a rundown of Monday's show:
  1:00 p.m. ET -- We'll recap the weekend that was in MMA.
  1:30 p.m. -- Heavyweight Francis Ngannou will look back on his win over Andrei Arlovski.
  1:45 p.m. -- Angela Hill will discuss her return to the UFC against Jessica Andrade this weekend.
  2:05 p.m. -- Anthony Johnson will preview his UFC 210 light heavyweight title fight against Daniel Cormier.
  2:25 p.m. -- Quinton Jackson will look ahead to his rematch against Muhammed
  
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• Morning Report: Daniel Cormier says Ronda Rousey will never return to her dominant ways

  30-01-2017 14:00
  
  Last weekend, top-ranked women’s bantamweight Valentina Shevchenko submitted second-ranked Julianna Pena with an armbar at UFC on FOX 23. The win cemented Shevchenko as the No. 1 contender to Amanda Nunes bantamweight title, setting up a rematch later in the year.When that fight happens, it will mark a turning point in the division: the first time that women’s bantamweight will have a title fight outside of the immediate shadow of Ronda Rousey.
  Rousey was the original bantamweight ki
  
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• Ronda Rousey’s “Game is Limited” and Has Not Evolved – Daniel Cormier

  30-01-2017 12:42
  
  Ronda Rousey can wave goodbye to her days as a top-level competitor in the UFC, according to Light-Heavyweight world champion Daniel Cormier. Cormier recently spoke with TMZ Sport, and argued his case that Rousey’s inability to “evolve” has seen her fall behind fighters such as champion Amanda Nunes’, Julianna Pena and Valentina Shevchenko. ‘DC’ stated that […]
  
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• Chad Mendes Submits Jeff Glover in Overtime at SUG 3

  30-01-2017 11:49
  
  Mendes celebrated a rear naked choke victory over Glover at Submission Underground 3 on Sunday. The UFC title challenger was hit with a two-year suspension following a failed USADA drug test in May last year. Mendes tested positive for the GHRP-6 which he protested was attributable to an anti-psoriasis skin cream. Although ‘Money’ will not be eligible to compete in […]
  
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• Dillon Danis Drops the Mic Following Strong Message to Jon Jones

  30-01-2017 10:58
  
  Danis is not relenting in his pursuit to talk himself into a grappling match with ex-UFC Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Jones is currently suspended from MMA following a ban imposed by USADA following a positive drug test last year, prior to UFC 200. ‘Bones’ recently  beat now retired UFC legend Dan Henderson at Submission Underground (SUG) 2 and has had […]
  
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• On the Rise: Houston Edition

  30-01-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Angela Hill returns to the UFC for the first time since October 2015, as she takes on Jessica Andrade at Fight Night Houston" align="center" />The night before the Patriots and Falcons go head-to-head in Super Bowl LI, Toyota Center in Houston, Texas plays host to UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. Korean Zombie.A sneaky-good 12-fight card featuring a few familiar names and the long-awaited return of Chan Sung Jung, the really interesting part of Saturday’s event is the collection of emergin
  
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• Brooks to replace Seery at UFC 208

  30-01-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Irish veteran Neil Seery has withdrawn from his UFC 208 bout against Ian McCall in order to tend to a family issue. Stepping in for Seery in the flyweight bout on Feb. 11 will be Octagon newcomer Jarred Brooks.In the UFC 208 main event at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Holly Holm meets Germaine de Randamie in a five-round clash for the UFC women’s featherweight title.Unbeaten in 12 pro fights, Brooks has finished seven of those victories before the final bell, and he is coming off a second r
  
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• Jason Knight Would ‘Fight Tomorrow’ if The UFC ‘Called’ Him

  30-01-2017 05:42
  
  The future looks bright for Jason Knight. Knight nabbed his third straight victory against Alex Caceres at a UFC on FOX event in Denver, Colorado. Despite being just 24 years of age, “The Kid” had just competed in his 18th professional mixed martial arts (MMA) bout. That fight experience seems to give him an edge. […]
  
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• Jimi Manuwa vs. Corey Anderson Named Main Event of March 18 UFC London Card

  30-01-2017 04:33
  
  There’s a main event set for this year’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night event in London. The already announced light heavyweight tilt between Jimi Manuwa and Corey Anderson will serve as the headliner. MMAJunkie.com reached out to a UFC official to confirm the news. Manuwa is coming off a knockout win over former interim […]
  
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• Corey Anderson-Jimi Manuwa Bout Promoted to Main Event for UFC Fight Night 107 in London

  30-01-2017 04:02 via sherdog.com
  
  Jimi Manuwa has been elevated to main event status in his home of London, England.
  
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• Jason Knight focused on putting on exciting fights, wants Doo Ho Choi next

  30-01-2017 04:00
  
  DENVER – Jason Knight talks to the media about his decision win over Alex Caceres at UFC on FOX 23, wanting to fight Doo Ho Choi next, renegotiating his UFC contract, and much more.
  
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• Neil Seery Pulls Out of UFC 208 Due To Family Death, Ian McCall Bout Off Once Again

  30-01-2017 03:47 via sherdog.com
  
  Incredibly, another Ian McCall bout has fallen apart.
  
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• Joanna Jedrzejczyk Denies Rumors She Will Fight Michelle Waterson at UFC 211

  30-01-2017 03:10
  
  Joanna Jedrzejczyk will be defending her title soon, but if she is to be believed, Michelle Waterson won’t be sharing the Octagon with her. The reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strawweight title holder recently returned to the United States and will be starting her camp with American Top Team soon. Her opponent has yet to […]
  
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• Raphael Assuncao: ‘Hopefully Sean Shelby Isn’t Too Upset About my Performance’

  30-01-2017 02:11
  
  For the first time since Oct. 2014, Raphael Assuncao picked up a win last night (Jan. 28). Assuncao went toe-to-toe with once undefeated bantamweight prospect Aljamain Sterling. It was far from an easy victory as the Brazilian walked out of the Pepsi Center with a split decision. Speaking with the media (via MMAJunkie.com), Assuncao isn’t […]
  
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• Jorge Masvidal vs. Donald Cerrone full fight video highlights

  30-01-2017 02:00
  
  Watch Jorge Masvidal vs. Donald Cerrone full fight video highlights from UFC on FOX 23's co-main event above, courtesy of FOX Sports.UFC on FOX 23: Shevchenko vs. Pena took place Jan. 28 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. Top welterweight contenders Donald Cerrone (32-8, 1 no-contest) vs. Jorge Masvidal (32-11) collided in the night's co-main event, which aired live on FOX. Catch the video highlights above.For more on Masvidal vs. Cerrone, check out the play-by-play courtesy of MMAFighting
  
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• Sam Alvey calls out Jack Marshman, says Twitter picked the match-up

  30-01-2017 01:00
  
  DENVER – Sam Alvey talks to the media about his decision win over Nate Marquardt at UFC on FOX 23, wanting to break the record for most UFC fights in a year, wanting to fight Jack Marshman, and much more.
  
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• Jorge Masvidal Says He’ll ‘Fight Wherever The Money is’

  30-01-2017 00:19
  
  Count Jorge Masvidal as another fighter who sees dollar signs. “Gamebred” took on Donald Cerrone last night (Jan. 28) inside the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. Masvidal turned in what many would consider to be the best performance of his mixed martial arts (MMA) career. He earned a TKO win in the second round. While […]
  
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• Jorge Masvidal on near TKO in first: Donald Cerrone ‘wasn’t there’

  30-01-2017 00:00
  
  Jorge Masvidal knew Donald Cerrone didn’t have all his senses entering the second round of their fight at Saturday’s UFC event in Denver, Colo.
  Masvidal, who fought Cerrone in the co-main event of UFC on FOX 23, pulled off the upset in his bout with the top-five welterweight, earning a second-round technical knockout.It was an exciting fight that packed good moments for both fighters, but it also had a controversial moment. In the final seconds of round one, Masvidal clipped “C
  
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