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• ‘Rampage’ Jackson wanted to fight Mirko Cro Cop more than ‘King Mo’ next

  05-02-2017 23:00
  
  Quinton Jackson knew he’d be fighting in March. He just didn’t think Muhammed Lawal would be his opponent.
  “Rampage” told Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour that he was gearing up to fight Mirko Cro Cop under the Bellator banner next month. But Cro Cop ended up retiring in January, after winning the Rizin openweight grand prix.
  Now, Jackson will rematch “King Mo” at Bellator 175 on March 31 in Rosemont, Ill. “Rampage” would hav
  
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• Jessica Andrade Will ‘Absolutely’ Get Title Shot, Says UFC President Dana White

  05-02-2017 21:13
  
  Jessica Andrade’s big risk has paid off. “Bate Estaca” was offered a strawweight title bout against champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk at a future Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event. Andrade turned the fight down because she wanted to invest as much time and finances into her camp. The Brazilian bruiser wanted to have one more fight before […]
  
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• Jessica Andrade vs. Angela Hill full fight video highlights

  05-02-2017 21:00
  
  Watch Jessica Andrade vs. Angela Hill full fight video highlights from UFC Fight Night 104's co-main event above, courtesy of FOX Sports.
  UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. Korean Zombie took place Jan. 28 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. Surging strawweight contender Jessica Andrade (16-5) collided against Invicta FC champion Angela Hill (6-3) on the night's main card, which aired live on FOX Sports 1. Catch the video highlights above.
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• 'Korean Zombie' expected five-round fight with Dennis Bermudez, says he's back in the game

  05-02-2017 20:00
  
  HOUSTON – 'Korean Zombie' talks to the media about his knockout win over Dennis Bermudez at UFC Fight Night 104, his career, his return to the octagon, and much more.
  
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• The Weekly Grind: Stipe Miocic spars in a tutu, Renato Laranja trains Woodley & Northcutt

  05-02-2017 19:00
  
  The life of a professional fighter isn't all glitz and glamour.As if getting punched, kicked, kneed, choked and twisted into a pretzel on a regular basis isn't enough, fighters attract a general wackiness that makes their lives, well...interesting.
  To commemorate these day-to-day hardships, slip-ups, pranks, and more, we bring you, "The Weekly Grind."Best way to start your day is watching a video of me working on my footwork in a tutu. pic.twitter.com/utBIVtRvwJ— Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocic
  
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• UFC Fight Night 104 Bonuses: Andrade & Hill Take $50,000 ‘Fight of the Night’

  05-02-2017 18:08
  
  Four Fighters on the main card of last night’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night event are $50,000 richer. Those four competitors are Jessica Andrade, Angela Hill, Marcel Fortuna, and of course Chan Sung Jung. The “Korean Zombie” and Fortuna earned “Performance of the Night” honors. Andrade and Hill took home “Fight of the Night” […]
  
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• Jessica Andrade stood out in Houston, and yet so did the need of a flyweight division

  05-02-2017 18:01
  
  Whenever the UFC finally does open up business for a women’s flyweight division, Jessica Andrade will have found her rightful home. Meanwhile, as a uncomfortable guest visiting strawweight, she’s a downhill-steaming tankette that just crashes through the stemware. It’s hell for her to make the weight, but she’s the embodiment of hell once she arrives to the cage.
  There was much to admire about Angela Hill’s return to the UFC in Houston on Saturday night, from the St
  
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• Video: Chan Sung Jung Knocks Out Dennis Bermudez With an Uppercut

  05-02-2017 17:21
  
  The third Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event of 2017 is in the books. Serving as the event’s headliner was the returning Chan Sung Jung. He went toe-to-toe with Dennis Bermudez. The action was held inside the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas last night (Feb. 4). Things looked to go smoothly early on for “The Menace.” […]
  
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• Conor McGregor defends Ronda Rousey, says people who celebrated her UFC 207 loss are ‘weak’

  05-02-2017 17:00
  
  One of the big winners of UFC 207 was none other than UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor. While McGregor may not have competed at the year-end event, the devastating and lopsided nature of Ronda Rousey’s loss to Amanda Nunes ensured that McGregor rode into 2017 as the unquestioned top draw in the sport, giving the outspoken Irishman more leverage than ever before in negotiations with the UFC.
  But that’s not to assume McGregor celebrated the outcome of UFC 207. Far from it actual
  
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• Dennis Bermudez on Loss to Chan Sung Jung: ‘I Thought it Was an Early Stoppage’

  05-02-2017 16:53
  
  Things didn’t go in Dennis Bermudez’s favor last night (Feb. 4). “The Menace” took on the returning Chan Sung Jung in the main event of an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night card. Bermudez had some early success, even wobbling the “Korean Zombie.” Bermudez’s downfall was his inability to secure a takedown. Jung was able […]
  
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• Dennis Bermudez felt knockout loss to ‘Korean Zombie’ was ‘a little bit of an early stoppage’

  05-02-2017 16:00
  
  HOUSTON — After a knockout loss to Chan Sung Jung at UFC Fight Night 104, Dennis Bermudez discusses whether he felt it was an early stoppage, if he thought "Korean Zombie" would have ring rust, and what his game plan was going in.
  
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• UFC Fight Night 104 Results: ‘Korean Zombie’ Returns With Emphatic Knockout

  05-02-2017 15:52
  
  Last night (Feb. 4), the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) held its third event in 2017. The fights took place inside the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Taking center stage in the main event was the return of Chan Sung Jung. His opponent was Dennis Bermudez, who had won two straight bouts going into the match-up. […]
  
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• Click Debate: Why are there now different MMA rules in different states?

  05-02-2017 15:00
  
  It’s the Super Bowl. Tom Brady takes the snap, sees all his receivers covered and rolls out of the pocket to his right. With nothing available downfield and his check-down options smothered, Brady throws the ball away into the stands.
  Immediately, the referee nearby throws a flag. Brady doesn’t understand what just happened. An intentional grounding penalty can only be called when the quarterback is still in the pocket, he thought, not when he’s near the sidelines.Not so, the r
  
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• Dana White says Jessica Andrade is ‘absolutely’ the next title challenger for Joanna Jedrzejczyk

  05-02-2017 14:00
  
  The strawweight division has its next title contender.
  Following Jessica Andrade’s thrilling victory over Angela Hill at UFC Fight Night 104, UFC president Dana White confirmed that Andrade would “absolutely” be the next title challenger for Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s 115-pound strap.
  “When you see the way she fought tonight, just imagine those two squaring off and the absolute war that will be,” White said on the FOX Sports 1 post-fight show. “That’s go
  
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• Felice Herrig: Michelle Waterson fight was ‘taken away from me’ in favor of Paige VanZant

  05-02-2017 13:00
  
  HOUSTON — After a unanimous decision win over Alexa Grasso at UFC Fight Night 104, Felice Herrig discusses feeling overlooked heading into the bout, her mental and physical health improvements in recent years, and why she wants to fight Michelle Waterson next.
  
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• Dana White: Korean Zombie’s win at UFC Fight Night 104 ‘sealed the deal’ for UFC’s return to Korea

  05-02-2017 12:00
  
  Chan Sung Jung sent a thunderous reminder to the rest of the UFC featherweight division on Saturday night, knocking out Dennis Bermudez with a scorching right uppercut to score a much-needed first-round finish at UFC Fight Night 104.
  The performance signaled an end to Jung’s near four-year layoff from fighting due to mandatory military service requirements in his native South Korea. And after such resounding comeback win, “The Korean Zombie” is firmly back on the radar of the U
  
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• James Vick ‘couldn’t believe’ Abel Trujillo got out of first choke attempts

  05-02-2017 09:58
  
  HOUSTON — After a submission win over Abel Trujillo, James Vick talks fighting in front of fans in his home state of Texas, wanting to fight in Dallas in May, and his multiple d'arce choke attempts against Trujillo.
  
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• Angela Hill believes she's now in UFC for long haul, wants 'Cowboy' Cerrone-like turnaround

  05-02-2017 09:57
  
  HOUSTON – Angela Hill talks to the media about her decision loss to Jessica Andrade at UFC Fight Night 104, her experience being back in the UFC, wanting to fight a top-10 fighter next, and much more.
  
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• UFC Fight Night 104 bonuses: ‘Korean Zombie’ earns $50,000 for KO of Dennis Bermudez

  05-02-2017 08:40
  
  The ‘Korean Zombie’ has earned an extra $50,000 for his knockout over top-10 featherweight Dennis Bermudez at UFC Fight Night 104. The news was announced by the UFC following the event.
  Chan Sung Jung, or better known as the ‘Korean Zombie’, made an impressive return to the Octagon at Saturday’s UFC event in Houston, Texas by finishing Bermudez with an uppercut in the first round of the fight, thus earning a Performance of the Night award. This fight was the first f
  
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• Chan Sung Jung’s Successful Return Could Propel UFC Back to Korea for Future Event

  05-02-2017 08:32 via sherdog.com
  
  There was some doubt as to how Chan Sung Jung would perform in his first Octagon appearance in more than three years.
  
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• Dana White: Jessica Andrade ‘Absolutely’ Next for Strawweight Champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk

  05-02-2017 08:07 via sherdog.com
  
  Jessica Andrade wanted a little more time before challenging reigning strawweight queen Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Now “Bate Estaca” believes she is ready for the division’s best.
  
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• Felice Herrig vs. Alexa Grasso full fight video highlights

  05-02-2017 07:57
  
  Watch Alexa Grasso vs. Felice Herrig full fight video highlights from UFC Fight Night 104's co-main event above, courtesy of FOX Sports.
  UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. Korean Zombie took place Jan. 28 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. Strawweight prospect Alexa Grasso (9-1) faced off against Octagon veteran Felice Herrig (12-6) in the night's co-main event, which aired live on FOX Sports 1. Catch the video highlights above.
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• UFC Fight Night 104 Bonuses: ‘Korean Zombie,’ Fortuna, Andrade, Hill Garner $50K

  05-02-2017 07:41 via sherdog.com
  
  Chan Sung Jung received a little something extra for his long-awaited Octagon return.
  
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• UFC Fight Night 104 post-fight press conference

  05-02-2017 07:27
  
  The UFC Fight Night 104 post-fight press conference is the last piece of business to take care of after the action is over in the Octagon, and we have the live video below at MMAFighting.com.UFC officials will announce the winners of the Fight of the Night and the Performance of the Night bonuses, and winning fighters will meet the media after their fights.The UFC Fight Night 104 post-fight press conference takes place about 30 minutes after the main event ends, meaning it will start around 1 a.
  
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• UFC Houston Highlight Video: Watch The Korean Zombie Feast on Dennis Bermudez

  05-02-2017 07:21 via sherdog.com
  
  It’s been three-and-a-half years since Chan Sung Jung stepped foot into the Octagon. Some MMA insiders expected him to be covered in cage rust and since Dennis Bermudez had fought seven times while “The Korean Zombie” was away on military duty
  
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• UFC Fight Night 104 in Tweets: Pros react to Korean Zombie vs. Dennis Bermudez, Felice Herrig vs. Alexa Grasso

  05-02-2017 07:17
  
  "The Korean Zombie" is back.
  After losing nearly four years to the sidelines, Chan Sung Jung returned with a vengeance on Saturday night, sleeping Dennis Bermudez with a wicked uppercut early in the first round of their main event tilt at UFC Fight Night 104.
  Jung now returns to a featherweight division loaded with new names and interesting possibilities. Check out reaction to his comeback performance below, plus the best of the rest from UFC Fight Night 104's main card.
  Definitely some ring rus
  
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• Korean Zombie vs. Dennis Bermudez full fight video highlights

  05-02-2017 07:15
  
  Watch Korean Zombie vs. Dennis Bermudez full fight video highlights from UFC Fight Night 104's main event above, courtesy of FOX Sports.
  UFC Fight Night: Bermudez vs. Korean Zombie took place Jan. 28 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. Dennis Bermudez (16-6) took on returning featherweight contender Chan Sung Jung (15-4), aka "The Korean Zombie," in the night's main event, which aired live on FOX Sports 1. Catch the video highlights above.
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• UFC Fight Night 104 results: ‘Korean Zombie’ knocks out Dennis Bermudez in comeback fight

  05-02-2017 07:12
  
  Ring rust? That obviously doesn’t apply to zombies.
  Chan Sung Jung has not fought more than years due to injuries and a mandatory two-year period serving in the military for his home country of South Korea. No matter.“The Korean Zombie” made quick work of featherweight contender Dennis Bermudez via knockout at 2:49 of the first round of his comeback fight in the main event of UFC Fight Night 104 on Saturday night in Houston. Bermudez landed some big shots early, but Jung walked
  
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• Chan Sung Jung Uppercut Bushwhacks Dennis Bermudez in UFC Fight Night 104 Main Event

  05-02-2017 07:05 via sherdog.com
  
  Chan Sung Jung returns from three-year absence to knock out Dennis Bermudez in UFC Fight Night headliner on Saturday in Houston.
  
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• Holly Holm, on the brink of history, back home at 145

  05-02-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Holly Holm will never be confused with Tony Soprano, but the former UFC women’s bantamweight champion would likely agree with the fictional gangster’s assertion that, “‘Remember when’ is the lowest form of conversation.” So when it was announced that Holm will lead the Class of 2017 for the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame after a ring career that saw her win multiple world titles in three weight divisions, the Albuquerque native was her usual c
  
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• Fight Night Houston: What you got right & wrong

  05-02-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Following a three-year layoff due to military service, "The Korean Zombie," Chan Sung Jung, returned with an explosive performance as he knocked out top 10-ranked featherweight Dennis Bermudez in the opening round of their main event matchup in Houston. Jung didn't look like he missed a step during his time away as he wasted no time engaging in a fire fight with Bermudez, who came out willing to stand and trade with the always exciting "Korean Zombie." Bermudez landed the first big shot when he
  
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• UFC Houston Highlight Video: Watch James Vick Submit Abel Trujillo

  05-02-2017 06:19 via sherdog.com
  
  Lightweight contender James Vick looked superb against Abel Trujillo as he scored a submission win in the third.
  
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• Marcel Fortuna floors Anthony Hamilton with brutal right hand at UFC Fight Night 104

  05-02-2017 05:47
  
  GOOD FORTUNA!
  Impressive KO and debut from the new UFC heavyweight, Marcel Fortuna. https://t.co/Vyqt5NmvuL— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) February 5, 2017
  Despite giving up over 40 pounds, Marcel Fortuna made a successful UFC debut at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 104 in Houston, Texas.The light heavyweight fighter took on UFC veteran Anthony Hamilton in a heavyweight bout. Fortuna weighed in at 210.5 pounds, while Hamilton weighed 258.5, but that didn’t stop the Brazilian from sco
  
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• UFC Houston Highlight Video: Watch Marcel Fortuna Smoke Anthony Hamilton

  05-02-2017 05:11 via sherdog.com
  
  Marcel Fortuna didn’t have any UFC jitters in his Octagon debut. Not for fighting on the sport’s biggest stage for the first time, not for fighting the much bigger Anthony Hamilton.
  
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• UFC Fight Night Prelims: Ugly Adam Milstead Knee Injury Makes Curtis Blaydes Winner

  05-02-2017 03:55 via sherdog.com
  
  Adam Milstead may need assistance to walk for a while.
  
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• Video: Watch Khalil Rountree Ice Daniel Jolly With Knee to The Head

  05-02-2017 02:39
  
  Khalil Rountree wasn’t interested in going the distance tonight (Feb. 4). The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night prelims are underway inside the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The very first fight on the card ended in just 52 seconds. Rountree’s opponent, Daniel Jolly went for a takedown, but he left a huge opening. This […]
  
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• UFC Fight Night 104 photos

  05-02-2017 02:07
  
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• Valentina Shevchenko: ‘Amanda Nunes Knows I’m Dangerous For Her’

  05-02-2017 01:49
  
  Valentina Shevchenko isn’t backing down in the war of words. “Bullet” is coming off a second-round submission victory over Julianna Pena last weekend (Jan. 28). The win solidified her status as the number one contender for Amanda Nunes’ women’s bantamweight championship. Shevchenko was recently interviewed by USA TODAY Sports (via MMAJunkie.com). She said she feels […]
  
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• Khalil Rountree knocks out Daniel Jolly with vicious knee to the head at UFC Fight Night 104

  05-02-2017 01:45
  
  Did you see that knee!!?!?!?! Wow! @War_Khalil #UFCHouston pic.twitter.com/4j6LVDUXEQ— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) February 5, 2017
  Khalil Rountree picked up his first win inside the octagon, and he did in brutal fashion.The former Ultimate Fighter 23 cast member knocked out Daniel Jolly in less than a minute into their fight at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 104 in Houston. With this performance, Rountree snapped a two-fight losing streak that began in his UFC career. The 26-year-old light hea
  
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• UFC Houston Highlight Video: Watch Khalil Rountree Fold Daniel Jolly

  05-02-2017 01:18 via sherdog.com
  
  TUF 23 finalist Khalil Rountree has quickly become one of the most dangerous young contenders at light heavyweight and he continued his ascent through the ranks with a vicious highlight reel knockout over Daniel Jolly.
  
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• Lyoto Machida on Returning From Suspension: ‘It’s Gonna be Good For me’

  05-02-2017 01:07
  
  “The Dragon” is getting closer to making his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) return. Lyoto Machida hasn’t competed inside the Octagon since June 2015. Machida was knocked out by Yoel Romero via some vicious elbows. It was Machida’s second straight loss. Machida was a recent guest on “The Fighter and The Kid” podcast (via MMAMania.com). Despite […]
  
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