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• Stephen Thompson on Potential Bout With GSP: ‘You Never Know’

  21-02-2017 23:54
  
  Stephen Thompson isn’t ruling out a future fight with Georges St-Pierre. Since Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White announced St-Pierre had signed a new deal with the promotion, welterweights and middleweights have taken notice. It certainly has the attention of 170-pound champion Tyron Woodley and challenger Stephen Thompson. Thompson and Woodley will go to […]
  
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• Bellator 179: Derek Anderson Plans to be a Test Michael Page Can’t Pass

  21-02-2017 23:24
  
  Derek Anderson doesn’t appear to be short on confidence going into his bout against Michael Page. Anderson will meet Page in a welterweight contest on May 19 inside the SSE Arena, Wembley in London, England. “The Barbaric” is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Derek Campos last month. A win over Page, would wipe […]
  
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• Stipe Miocic on UFC Heavyweights: ‘I’m Hungrier Than All of Them’

  21-02-2017 22:56
  
  Stipe Miocic doesn’t plan on dropping his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight gold anytime soon. The reigning 265-pound kingpin slayed Fabricio Werdum’s run with the championship back in May 2016. He then successfully defended his championship in his home of Cleveland, Ohio in a first-round knockout over Alistair Overeem. Miocic’s next title defense will be […]
  
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• Fortunes changed for UFC Fight Night 105

  21-02-2017 22:30
  
  Derrick Lewis has been bouncing around the UFC's heavyweight division for three years, often getting into trouble, but mostly winning.
  He was one of the few good heavyweights who has to actually cut weight to make 265 pounds. A huge man, who had scary punching power, particularly when he's on top of someone. But until Saturday night, he was a guy known for brutal finishes, but hardly someone who looked ready to break into the top tier or be a championship level fighter.
  Lewis (18-4, 1 no-contest
  
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• Rory MacDonald Calls Fight With Stephen Thompson ‘Embarrassing’

  21-02-2017 22:28
  
  Rory MacDonald isn’t thrilled with his last outing. MacDonald was last seen competing at an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event back in July 2016. His opponent was Stephen Thompson. “Wonderboy” had a decisive unanimous decision win over “Red King.” Thompson received a UFC welterweight title shot, while MacDonald left the promotion for Bellator. You can […]
  
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• Mario Yamasaki Admits he Stopped UFC Fight Night 105 Headliner Late

  21-02-2017 20:45
  
  Mixed martial arts (MMA) referee Mario Yamasaki understands fans who say he stopped the UFC Fight Night 105 main event late. Headlining this past Sunday night’s (Feb. 19) card was a heavyweight battle between Derrick Lewis and Travis Browne. Lewis knocked out Browne in the second round. “The Black Beast” finished the fight with ground-and-pound […]
  
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• Aiemann Zahabi Enjoys Pressure of Carrying The Family Name in UFC

  21-02-2017 20:22
  
  Being the younger brother of younger brother of  Georges St-Pierre and Tristar’s head coach Firas Zahabi is bound to draw attention Zahabi’s  unanimous decision win over Reginaldo Vieira at UFC Fight Night 105 on Sunday displayed how to deal with such pressure in his promotional debut victory. Zahabi recently told MMAjunkie: “A lot of people […]
  
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• Sara McMann: ‘I Don’t Feel I Have to Prove I’ve Earned Title Shot’

  21-02-2017 20:18
  
  Sara McMann won’t sit on the sidelines, but she feels she deserves another crack at women’s bantamweight gold. McMann took on late replacement Gina Mazany this past Sunday night (Feb. 19) inside the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The former Olympian made short work of Mazany, submitting her in the first round. McMann is […]
  
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• Mario Yamasaki talks late stoppage in Derrick Lewis vs. Travis Browne fight

  21-02-2017 20:00
  
  Mario Yamasaki agrees with the critics after Sunday’s UFC Fight Night event in Halifax.
  The Brazilian referee was the third man in the cage for the main event bout featuring Derrick Lewis and Travis Browne in Canada, and was blasted when he allowed “The Black Beast” to land a couple of punches after Browne was already done on the ground.
  At the post-fight press conference, Lewis even thanked the referee for letting him punch his opponent a few more times.
  “I appreciate it
  
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• ‘I’m The Best Welterweight That’s Ever Fought in The Octagon’ – Tyron Woodley

  21-02-2017 19:56
  
  Woodley believes that he has overtaken Georges St-Pierre, who he considers to have been the G.O.A.T in the welterweight division before he arrived “T-Wood” is never a man found to be short on self-confidence. Despite having one title defence to his name (a majority draw decision against Stephen Thompson at UFC 205 which saw him keep […]
  
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• Ian McCall on UFC 208 Pullout: ‘I Ended up F*cking Throwing up’

  21-02-2017 19:49
  
  Ian McCall has not competed since Jan. 2015. “Uncle Creepy” has had fights canceled due to injuries, illnesses and personal matters. Not all of the cancellations were down to McCall’s ailments, but his UFC 208 bout was yanked due to his gastrointestinal issues. McCall was set to meet Jarred Brooks inside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, […]
  
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• Bellator 179: Rory MacDonald Squares Off With Paul “Semtex” Daley

  21-02-2017 19:26
  
  MacDonald will stand opposite Daley in the cage when he makes his Bellator debut in three months time in London on May 19 Former UFC welterweight challenger MacDonald meets another former UFC fighter in Paul Daley as the Bellator 179 main event on May 19 at SSE Arena in London. “The Red King” and “Semtex” […]
  
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• Alexander Gustafsson: ‘I’ll Happily Fight Glover Teixeira’

  21-02-2017 19:20
  
  Alexander Gustafsson is ready for his next fight and he has an opponent in mind. The No. 2 ranked light heavyweight last saw action back in Sept. 2016. He defeated Jan Blachowicz by unanimous decision in Hamburg, Germany. It was his first fight in 11 months and his first win since March 2014. “The Mauler” […]
  
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• “Cyborg” Addresses Joe Rogan, Ronda Rousey and Judgemental ‘Haters’

  21-02-2017 18:31
  
  “Cyborg” spoke to Ariel Helwani on Monday’s episode of the MMA Hour about haters and the lifting of a suspension by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) Back in December, Justino was suspended following a positive test for Spironolactone, which is a drug which is known to commonly mask the use of steroids. Following an ongoing investigation, the […]
  
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• Al Iaquinta still unhappy with contract, but itching to return against Diego Sanchez

  21-02-2017 18:00
  
  Al Iaquinta was in Australia a little more than a week ago when the news was announced by the UFC that he’d be returning to fight against Diego Sanchez.
  Iaquinta told Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour that he was doing a Q&A session with fans when the announcement flashed across a nearby TV screen.“Raging Al” was pretty surprised, since he didn’t sign a contract and had just agreed to fight Diego Sanchez at UFC Fight Night 108 on April 22 in Nash
  
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• GSP Coach Not Interested in Titles, Wants ‘Epic’ McGregor or Bisping Fights

  21-02-2017 17:21
  
  If Tristar coach Firas Zahabi has his way, Georges St-Pierre (GSP) will fight UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor or middleweight title-holder, Michael Bisping Many fight fans got their wish last week when it was confirmed that George St-Pierre would be returning to the UFC’s ranks following more than three years away from MMA. The ever-popular […]
  
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• UFC 209: Fight Line-Up and Broadcast Arrangement Confirmed

  21-02-2017 16:49
  
  UFC 209 promises to be one of the most intriguing and competitive cards in recent memory, and it is almost upon us… The event will be broadcast live on March 4 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card will be available to watch on pay-per-view and follows prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass. […]
  
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• Paul Daley vs. Rory MacDonald Bellator 179 staredown

  21-02-2017 16:30
  
  Rory MacDonald is set to make his Bellator debut on May 19 against heavy-hitter Paul Daley, and the welterweight talents faced off Tuesday in London to promote their upcoming clash at Bellator 179.
  MacDonald (18-4) enters the Bellator cage for the first time looking to bounce back from losses to Robbie Lawler and Stephen Thompson in the UFC. Prior to the defeats, the Canadian star beat Tarec Saffiedine, Tyron Woodley and Demian Maia.
  Daley (39-14-2) recently scored the 29th knockout victory of h
  
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• Floyd Mayweather Sr. in Disbelief at Poor Quality of McGregor’s Boxing

  21-02-2017 16:19
  
  Conor McGregor recently uploaded a video in which he spars with an unnamed opponent inside the walls of SBG in Dublin, Ireland If the video is an indication of the level of McGregor’s preparations for a potential boxing bout with Floyd Mayweather Sr, then the UFC lightweight champion of the world has a lot of work […]
  
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• After being cleared by USADA, Cris Cyborg talks lingering perceptions and dealing with ‘haters’

  21-02-2017 15:00
  
  Just two days after Germaine de Randamie’s unanimous decision victory over Holly Holm to win the inaugural 145-pound title at UFC 208, Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino — the juggernaut of the weight class in every promotion she’s been in — had her provisional suspension lifted by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) for testing positive to a banned substance back in December.
  After a two-month investigation, Justino was granted a retroactive therapeutic use exemption
  
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• Morning Report: Ian McCall details his issues at UFC 208: ‘My body just f**kin’ failed me

  21-02-2017 14:00
  
  A few weeks ago, Ian McCall cemented his status as the most cursed man in MMA when he had yet another fight canceled, this time as a result of McCall falling ill on the day of the fight. It was McCall’s fifth fight in a row to be canceled and eight in the last three years. McCall was transported to the hospital to be treated for gastrointestinal issues and ended up remaining in New York for medical reasons.
  Since then, McCall hasn’t spoke much about what transpired in the hours betwe
  
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• UFC Unfiltered: Michael Bisping & Harley Flanagan

  21-02-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping calls in to discuss who his next opponent might be, Anderson Silva vs. Derek Brunson, why he dislikes Hector Lombard, and how his knee is healing up after surgery.Plus, hardcore music legend and Renzo Gracie black belt Harley Flanagan joins Jim Norton and Matt Serra in studio to talk about his life in music and jiu jitsu. And, the guys discuss all things UFC Fight Night Halifax.Some of the highlights from Episode 71 of UFC Unfiltered include: Bisping is
  
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• Top 10: Brazilian Moments in the UFC

  21-02-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Amanda Nunes celebrates with the belt after defeating Ronda Rousey at UFC 207 last December" align="center" />Home to iconic fighters and diehard fans, Brazil has always been the spiritual home of mixed martial arts, and from Gracie to Nunes, the history of the nation in the sport is intertwined with the history of the UFC as well. And though it’s difficult to narrow it all down for a list like this, here are ten of the top Brazilian moments in UFC history.1993Gracie wins first UFC tour
  
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• Silva's sons enjoyed UFC 208 walkout moment with The Spider

  21-02-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  When the lights dimmed for the UFC 208 co-main event at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Anderson Silva celebrated his family as much as his own career. The Brazilian superstar came out accompanied only by his two sons, Gabriel, 19, and Kalyl, 18, with his coaches following a little further behind. The two boys hugged their father and sat on the first row to watch Silva go toe to toe with Derek Brunson.A few minutes later, following a barrage of shots and fan shouts, Gabriel and Kalyl were by the Oc
  
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• 2017 kicks off as the year of the Brazilian resurgence

  21-02-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  SAO PAULOBrazilian fighters have always been respected in the MMA scene, since the creation of what would become the UFC by the Gracie family, through the domination of Minotauro Nogueira, Wanderlei Silva, Shogun Rua and others during the Pride Era.Not that long ago, Brazilians held four UFC belts simultaneously - in a time when there were only seven weight classes. That was just after the Octagon made its first trip to the South American country after 13 years away. UFC got huge in Brazil, and
  
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• UFC 209 Free Fight: Stephen Thompson Picks Apart Rory MacDonald

  21-02-2017 05:53
  
  Another Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event is approaching, which means the promotion has been dishing out free fights. This time, the UFC goes back to June 18, 2016. On that night, welterweights Stephen Thompson and Rory MacDonald took center stage in the main event of a UFC Fight Night card inside the TD Place Arena in […]
  
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• Elias Theodorou Targeting Bout With Winner of Rashad Evans vs. Daniel Kelly

  21-02-2017 05:27
  
  Elias Theodorou is eyeing a higher level of competition for his next bout. Last night (Feb. 19), Theodorou earned a unanimous decision victory over Cezar Ferreira. The bout took place inside the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. “The Spartan” has improved his record to 13-1. Having won two straight bouts, Theodorou wants to test his […]
  
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• UFC Halifax (Feb. 19) Reebok Payouts: Travis Browne & Johny Hendricks Earn $15,000

  21-02-2017 04:58
  
  The Reebok payouts for the UFC Fight Night 105 fighters have been released. MMAJunkie.com got a hold of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Athletic Outfitting payouts for last night’s (Feb. 19) event. The payouts totaled $122,500. This of course does not include fighter salaries or bonuses. Travis Browne and Johny Hendricks earned $15,000 for wearing […]
  
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• Desmond Green vs. Josh Emmett Added to UFC 210

  21-02-2017 04:42
  
  Former Titan FC featherweight champ and Bellator MMA featherweight tournament finalist Desmond Green (19–5) will make his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut at UFC 210 in Buffalo this April. The Buffalo News was first to report the bout Monday. Green took part in Bellator’s Season 10 featherweight tournament final, losing to Daniel Weichel at Bellator 119. […]
  
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• Paul Felder Wants to ‘Finish Fights & Put Butts in The Seats’ The Rest of 2017

  21-02-2017 04:09
  
  Paul Felder’s plans for the rest of 2017 are pretty straightforward. Last night (Feb. 19), Felder took on Alessandro Ricci in the main card opener of UFC Fight Night 105 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Felder rebounded from his loss to Francisco Trinaldo with a first-round TKO over Ricci. The finish earned “The Irish Dragon” a “Performance […]
  
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• Kelvin Gastelum: ‘It Would be an Honor to Share The Cage With GSP’

  21-02-2017 03:08
  
  Kelvin Gastelum is well aware of Georges St-Pierre’s return. Late last week, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White announced that “Rush” has agreed to a new deal with the promotion. An opponent, date, and venue have not been determined. St-Pierre was last seen in action against Johny Hendricks back in Nov. 2013. St-Pierre made […]
  
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• Monday Morning Analyst: Paul Felder's elbow, Sara McMann's squeeze

  21-02-2017 03:00
  
  In this episode of the podcast, we'll take a look at all the action from UFC Halifax (UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne) and Bellator 172. Specifically, we'll focus on the main events of both cards and give special attention to Paul Felder's beautiful up elbow and Sara McMann's impressive head and arm triangle submission win.
  
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• Jose Aldo: ‘Max Holloway is Not a Complete Fighter, But He’s Dangerous’

  21-02-2017 01:53
  
  Jose Aldo may not look at Max Holloway as the best fighter in the world, but he is aware of the dangers he presents. Aldo, who is the reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight title holder, will meet Max Holloway in a unification bout at UFC 212. Holloway is the interim 145-pound champion. The match-up […]
  
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• Ed Herman Reveals Injury, Gadzhimurad Antigulov in Need of New Opponent for UFC 209

  21-02-2017 01:33
  
  Gadzhimurad Antigulov needs a new opponent for UFC 209.
  
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• Ed Herman Reveals Injury, Gadzhimurad Antigulov in Need for New Opponent for UFC 209 on March 9

  21-02-2017 01:33
  
  Gadzhimurad Antigulov needs a new opponent for UFC 209.
  
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• Germaine de Randamie: ‘There’s no Reason For me to Run From Cris Cyborg’

  21-02-2017 01:09
  
  Germaine de Randamie isn’t down with the notion that she is ducking Cris Cyborg. At UFC 208 inside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, Germaine de Randamie became the inaugural Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title holder. “The Iron Lady” defeated Holly Holm by unanimous decision in a foul-marred bout that left many pointing fingers at […]
  
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• Coach wants Georges St-Pierre to have ‘epic’ UFC return against Conor McGregor or Michael Bisping

  21-02-2017 01:00
  
  Tristar head coach Firas Zahabi wants Georges St-Pierre’s return to the UFC to be a big one.
  Last Friday, it was announced that former welterweight king St-Pierre had officially re-signed with the UFC, enabling his return to MMA competition after staying away from the sport for more than three years. St-Pierre left MMA after successfully defending his UFC welterweight title for a ninth consecutive time against Johny Hendricks at UFC 167 back in 2013. The Canadian walked away on a 12-fight
  
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• Matt Mitrione on Being Pulled From Bellator 172: ‘It’s Really Difficult’

  21-02-2017 00:39
  
  Matt Mitrione isn’t coming off his best weekend. Mitrione went from preparing for the biggest fight of his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career, to laying on a hospital bed. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight was set to go one-on-one with MMA icon Fedor Emelianenko. It was not meant to be as Mitrione […]
  
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• Freddie Roach Claims Floyd Mayweather Told Him He’d Fight Conor McGregor

  21-02-2017 00:11
  
  The hoopla surrounding a potential boxing bout between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather continues. When a report surfaced of Mayweather and McGregor agreeing to terms on a boxing match-up, it got everyone from sports to the mainstream media talking. Those talks were heightened when ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith claimed “Money” told him a deal with […]
  
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• ‘Devastated’ Matt Mitrione explains timeline that led to Bellator 172 cancellation

  21-02-2017 00:00
  
  Disaster struck Bellator at the worst possible time on Saturday, as a last-minute hospitalization forced Matt Mitrione to withdraw from his main event contest against Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator 172, leaving the promotion’s tentpole event without its featured attraction just hours before the doors opened at San Jose’s SAP Center.An ill-timed kidney stone was ultimately the culprit for Mitrione, and on Monday, the heavyweight veteran expressed immense regret for how everything playe
  
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