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• USADA finds no fault for Daniel Omielanczuk in doping case

  06-02-2017 23:48
  
  A UFC heavyweight will not be suspended despite a failed drug test.
  Daniel Omielanczuk tested positive for the banned substance meldonium in January 2016, but USADA, the UFC’s anti-doping partner, found no fault or negligence in Omielanczuk’s case, it was announced Monday.
  Meldonium, which has popped up frequently in samples collected from athletes who live in Eastern Europe, was added to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) banned list as of Jan. 1, 2016. Tennis star Maria Sharapova
  
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• UFC Fight Night 104 medical suspensions: Seven fighters out indefinitely

  06-02-2017 23:30
  
  Seven fighters received indefinite suspensions in the aftermath of UFC 210, including main card winner James Vick, according to information released Monday by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
  Vick, a UFC lightweight who scored a third-round D’arce choke over Abel Trujillo, will be formally sidelined until receiving doctor’s clearance on potential undisclosed injuries suffered during the bout, per commission orders.
  The six other fighters who received similar suspensi
  
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• Jim Ross Comments on CM Punk & Ronda Rousey Possibly Working With WWE

  06-02-2017 23:19
  
  WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross recently spoke with ABC 15 Arizona and gave his thoughts on the possibility of CM Punk returning to WWE. “I would be shocked if he came back to WWE,” Ross said. “However — and he might disagree with this — I would not be shocked if he came back […]
  
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• UFC Houston (Feb. 4) Medical Suspensions: Seven Fighters Shelved Indefinitely

  06-02-2017 23:12
  
  This past Saturday night (Feb. 4) the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) held its third event of 2017. The card’s main event was a featherweight match-up between Chan Sung Jung and Dennis Bermudez. The “Korean Zombie’s” return was a successful one as he knocked out “The Menace” with an uppercut. Fans in the Toyota Center in […]
  
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• Looking to ‘grow,’ David Branch relinquishes his WSOF titles, officially a free agent

  06-02-2017 23:00
  
  It’s not everyday that a two-division champion from a national MMA promotion becomes a free agent, but that’s the case with David Branch.Branch was the reigning middleweight and light heavyweight champion with the World Series of Fighting — was because the 35-year old Bronx native said on Monday that he was granted his wish to be released, and is therefore free to sign wherever he wants.
  “I’m definitely a free agent now, I’m officially a free agent,” he
  
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• Frankie Edgar Says The UFC is ‘Getting Silly With These Interim Titles’

  06-02-2017 22:43
  
  If you’re tired of seeing interim title fights, you’re not alone. Frankie Edgar isn’t exactly enamored with the way the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is handling its titles. The former lightweight champion is seeing the word “interim” get thrown around more than he’d like. “The Answer” appeared on today’s (Feb. 6) edition of MMAFighting.com‘s The […]
  
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• Colin Fletcher-Alex Lohore, James McErlean-Shay Walsh Added to Bellator 173 in Northern Ireland

  06-02-2017 22:32 via sherdog.com
  
  Bellator MMA's first trip to Northern Ireland has a few new fights added to the bill.
  
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• Mark Godbeer: ‘Todd Duffee is The Perfect Opponent For me to Get Back in The Mix’

  06-02-2017 22:04
  
  Mark Godbeer is preparing for a heavyweight match-up against Todd Duffee next month. Godbeer’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut wasn’t a successful one. He was submitted by Justin Ledet in the first round back in Nov. 2016. Before the defeat, “The Hand of” was on a three-fight winning streak and was the BAMMA heavyweight champion. […]
  
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• Frankie Edgar doesn’t understand UFC’s ‘silly’ influx of interim title fights

  06-02-2017 22:00
  
  Interim belts are en vogue nowadays, at least in the UFC. Frankie Edgar, a man who has held the real-life UFC lightweight title, doesn’t quite understand the necessity.
  Egdar’s current division is a bit messy right now. Conor McGregor won the featherweight title against Jose Aldo in December 2015, then was stripped of the title by the UFC after winning the lightweight title from Eddie Alvarez back in November.Aldo won the interim featherweight title in a fight with Edgar at UFC 200 l
  
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• ONE Championship Fighter Casey Suire Dies at 40 in Motorcycle Accident

  06-02-2017 21:15
  
  The mixed martial arts (MMA) community has lost a fighter and coach. ONE Championship bantamweight Casey Suire passed away in a motorcycle accident in Bali, Indonesia this past weekend. According to Rima News, Suire was found dead in a Canggu ditch. He lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into the side of the road. […]
  
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• Anthony Johnson: ‘Misha Cirkunov Has my Attention, His Ass is Gangster’

  06-02-2017 20:41
  
  It seems Misha Cirkunov has the respect of one of the top light heavyweights on the planet. Anthony Johnson is set for a title rematch against Daniel Cormier at UFC 210. The event will take place inside the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY on April 8. While the light heavyweight division isn’t considered by many […]
  
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• Stipe Miocic-Junior dos Santos 2 Title Bout Confirmed for UFC 211 in Dallas on May 13

  06-02-2017 19:27 via sherdog.com
  
  Two weeks ago, news trickled out that the Ultimate Fighting Championship was targeting a heavyweight championship bout between reigning king Stipe Miocic and Junior dos Santos for Dallas in May. Now, those plans are official.
  
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• Stipe Miocic vs. Junior dos Santos 2 Booked For UFC 211 Title Bout

  06-02-2017 18:16
  
  Remember when a rematch between Stipe Miocic (16-2) and Junior dos Santos (18-4) was in the discussion phase? Well now it’s set. MMAFighting.com has brought word that Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight title holder Miocic will meet dos Santos once again. The two will trade leather on May 13 inside the American Airlines Center in […]
  
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• Curtis Blaydes on Adam Milstead’s Injury: ‘That’s Not How You Want to Lose a Fight’

  06-02-2017 17:54
  
  When Curtis Blaydes said Adam Milstead wouldn’t be able to stop his takedowns, he wasn’t lying. Blaydes went head-to-head with Milstead this past Saturday night (Feb. 4) at an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night event in Houston, Texas. The card was held inside the Toyota Center. “Razor” was impressive, scoring several takedowns on his […]
  
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• Stipe Miocic vs. Junior dos Santos 2 set for UFC 211

  06-02-2017 17:45
  
  A UFC heavyweight title fight is coming to Big D.
  According to multiple sources, the promotion has booked Stipe Miocic vs. Junior dos Santos 2 for the UFC heavyweight title at UFC 211 on May 13 in Dallas.The fight was first reported by Combate.com.
  Miocic (16-2) has won four fights in a row since his controversial unanimous decision loss to JDS in Dec. 2014. Since then, he beat Mark Hunt, Andrei Arlovski, Fabricio Werdum (for the heavyweight title), and in his first title defense, Alistair Overe
  
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• 'Countdown to UFC 208' video

  06-02-2017 17:00
  
  The 'UFC 208 Countdown' video takes a closer look at the upcoming UFC 208 event on Sat., Feb. 11 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.In the main event, Holly Holm and Germaine de Randamie will compete for the UFC featherweight title. Former UFC champion Anderson Silva returns to face Derek Brunson in the co-main event.Check out the entire episode above.
  
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• Chan Sung Jung’s KO Over Dennis Bermudez ‘Sealed The Deal’ For UFC Return to South Korea

  06-02-2017 16:24
  
  It looks like the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will be returning to South Korea. The UFC held its first event in South Korea back in Nov. 2015. The card was held inside the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul. A welterweight tilt between former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson and Jorge Masvidal headlined the event. One glaring […]
  
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• Anthony Johnson thinks Jon Jones should still be next, but keeping an eye on ‘gangster’ Misha Cirkunov

  06-02-2017 16:00
  
  The light heavyweight division is in an awkward spot heading into UFC 210’s championship rematch between Daniel Cormier and Anthony Johnson. With a dearth of upstart contenders climbing the ranks, the gradual fading of the old guard, and the possible exodus of Ryan Bader to Bellator, whoever wins the April 8 clash between Cormier and Johnson may find himself ruling over a weight class without many compelling match-ups left to play with.
  Because of that, it is entirely possible that ex-UFC
  
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• UFC Houston (Feb. 4) Event Totals $90,000 in Reebok Payouts

  06-02-2017 15:41
  
  Another card, another set of Reebok payouts. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) made its return to the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas this past Saturday night (Feb. 4). The Fight Night event was headlined by the returning Chan Sung Jung. His opponent was Dennis Bermudez. Despite being away from over three years due to mandatory […]
  
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• Felice Herrig: ‘I Was Miserable For a Lot of Years & I Was Stubborn’

  06-02-2017 14:41
  
  Felice Herrig knows what dark times are like. Herrig has had many ups and downs in her combat sports career. “Lil Bulldog” has earned multiple kickboxing and Muay Thai championships. She has nabbed five finishes in her 12 professional mixed martial arts (MMA) bouts. Herrig was even featured prominently in the 2011 video game Supremacy […]
  
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• The MMA Hour with Daniel Cormier, Demian Maia, Yoel Romero, Frankie Edgar, David Branch, James Vick, Alberto Del Rio in studio

  06-02-2017 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 be joined by James Vick to talk about his win over Abel Trujillo Saturday night.
  1:25 p.m. -- UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will look ahead to his title defense against Anthony Johnson at UFC 210.
  1:45 p.m. -- Welterweight contender Demian Maia will talk about what's next for him.
  2:05 p.m. -- Frankie Edgar will discuss his 10-year anniversary with the UFC and what's next for him.
  2:25 p
  
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• Morning Report: Pro fighters react to epic Super Bowl comeback

  06-02-2017 14:00
  
  On Saturday in Houston, Texas, the Korean Zombie made his return to the octagon after 42 months away from competition, knocking out ninth-ranked Dennis Bermudez in spectacular fashion in the first round. Unfortunately for him, KZ’s knockout wasn’t even the most incredible thing to happen in Houston that weekend.
  A day after Chan Sung Jung punched out Bermudez, the New England Patriots completed the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history, beating the Atlanta Falcons in overtime in and
  
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• On the Rise: UFC 208 Edition

  06-02-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The middle event in the UFC’s February trio of shows takes place this weekend at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with Holly Holm meeting Germaine de Randamie in the main event to crown the inaugural UFC women’s featherweight champion.In the co-main event, arguably the greatest fighter of all-time, Anderson “The Spider” Silva, returns to the Octagon in what should be an explosive matchup with Top 10-ranked upstart Derek Brunson.But before the final two pairings can
  
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• Legacy secured, Anderson Silva moved by passion, challenges

  06-02-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
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  RIO DE JANEIROTo say that Anderson Silva is one of the best of all time in MMA is almost redundant. A few years after losing the title, the former middleweight champion is still the most dominant champion in the history of the organization, and holds the record for most post-fight bonuses. With such an impressive resume, it's almost hard to remember that, officially, The Spider has not won a fight since 2012, when he knocked out Stephan Bonnar at UFC 153. But if you think that this both
  
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• Jacare says Bisping is ducking; aims for post-UFC 208 rematch with Romero

  06-02-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
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  RIO DE JANEIRODuring the final stretch of his Rio de Janeiro training camp as he prepared to face Tim Boetsch at UFC 208 on Feb. 11, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza patiently answered questions about his future in the UFC.The general feeling in Brazil is that Jacare already should be fighting for the belt. However, with champion Michael Bisping sidelined with an injury and Yoel Romero likely the next challenger, the top of the division appears stuck. The solution? Stay active."I figh
  
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• Cannonier faces biggest moment of his 'other' job this weekend

  06-02-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Jared Cannonier celebrates after his victory over Cyril Asker at Fight Night Zagreb" align="center" />Even with more than eight years under his belt as a resident of Alaska, the Texas blood running through Jared Cannonier’s veins means that he’s not exactly embracing those moments when sub-zero temperatures hit Anchorage. But he’s not locked inside, cowering next to a heater, either.“It’s not as bad as most people think, but cold is cold if you ask me,” the
  
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• Holly Holm on Potential Fight With Cris Cyborg: ‘I’ll Just Let That Pan Out’

  06-02-2017 05:59
  
  Holly Holm has got a big fight this coming Saturday night (Feb. 11). “The Preacher’s Daughter” will meet Germaine de Randamie for the inaugural women’s featherweight championship. It’ll be Holm’s chance to redeem herself after losing her women’s bantamweight title to Miesha Tate and dropping a decision to Valentina Shevchenko. One opponent fans hope to […]
  
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• Adam Milstead Explains UFC Houston Controversy: ‘I Never Told my Corner my Knee Was Jacked’

  06-02-2017 05:44
  
  Things took an unfortunate turn for Adam Milstead last night (Feb. 4). “The Prototype” took on Curtis Blaydes inside the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Milstead came into the bout on an eight-fight winning streak. He was also fresh off his successful Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut against Chris de la Rocha. Blaydes had recovered […]
  
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• Tecia Torres believes UFC should've started a women's flyweight division instead of featherweight

  06-02-2017 03:00
  
  HOUSTON – Tecia Torres talks to the media about her decision win over Bec Rawlings at UFC Fight Night 104, fighting after a 10 month lay off, the possibility of a women's flyweight division, and much more.
  
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• Jessica Andrade says she's now Invicta strawweight champ, calls for title unification bout with Joanna Jedrzejczyk

  06-02-2017 01:00
  
  HOUSTON – Jessica Andrade talks to the media about her decision win over Angela Hill at UFC Fight Night 104, becoming the unofficial Invicta FC strawweight champion, wanting to fight Joanna Jedrzejczyk, and much more.
  
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