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• Demian Maia confident he sells more PPVs than Stephen Thompson

  08-03-2017 23:30
  
  Demian Maia seems to be the No.1 contender in the welterweight division, but he’s not getting booked to fight the champion.
  The Brazilian has been undefeated at 170 pounds for the last three years, compiling six straight wins over tough opposition. In his last outing back in August, Maia scored an impressive first-round submission over former UFC interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit. Following his sixth consecutive victory, it was expected that Maia would challenge the winner of Tyr
  
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• Bellator Hires Ex-UFC Staffer as Senior Director of Communications and Athlete Strategy

  08-03-2017 22:07 via sherdog.com
  
  Bellator MMA announced Wednesday afternoon that Ryan Grab has been named Senior Director of Communications and Athlete Strategy. The move is effective immediately.
  
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• Mackenzie Dern: ‘My Goal of Course is to be UFC Champion’

  08-03-2017 21:47
  
  Mackenzie Dern has her eyes on the ultimate prize. Dern will be competing this Friday night (March 10) inside the Cowboy Dancehall in San Antonio, Texas. Her opponent will be Katherine Roy. If Dern can earn a win at LFA 6, she could be one step closer to making her Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut. […]
  
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• Eight-Time UFC Veteran Albert Tumenov Announces Signing with Absolute Championship Berkut

  08-03-2017 21:35 via sherdog.com
  
  Albert Tumenov has become the latest free agent to leave the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
  
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• Former UFC Welterweight Albert Tumenov Signs With ACB

  08-03-2017 21:21
  
  Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB) has added Albert Tumenov to their roster. Tumenov was last seen fighting under the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) banner. His last bout was against Leon Edwards back in Oct. 2016 at UFC 204. “Einstein” was submitted in the third round. Despite suffering two straight losses, Tumenov was offered a new contract […]
  
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• Mairbek Taisumov vs. Joaquim Silva Booked for UFC Fight Night 109 in Stockholm

  08-03-2017 21:06 via sherdog.com
  
  Mairbek Taisumov will clash with Joaquim Silva at UFC Fight Night 109 on May 28.
  
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• Kevin Lee on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Failed Weight Cut: ‘It’s Disrespectful’

  08-03-2017 20:47
  
  Kevin Lee has no sympathy for Khabib Nurmagomedov’s botched weight cut. Mixed martial arts (MMA) enthusiasts were anticipating an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) interim lightweight title bout between Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson at UFC 209. The fight was canned when “The Eagle” was removed from the event due to falling ill. The illness was due […]
  
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• Nina Ansaroff's early plans for 2018: UFC title shot or parenthood

  08-03-2017 20:30
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO — UFC strawweight Nina Ansaroff breaks down the importance of her UFC win over Jocelyn Lybarger, whether or not she wants to fight on the same night as her girlfriend, the UFC bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes, how a title shot would postpone her parenthood plans, and more.
  
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• Quote: ‘Michael Bisping’s Last Three Opponents Would Kick GSP’s Ass’

  08-03-2017 19:33
  
  If Georges St-Pierre fought Michael Bisping’s last three opponents, he would’ve been smoked according to a well known coach. Bisping is set to defend his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title against St-Pierre later this year. An exact date has not been announced. “The Count” is going for his second successful title defense. “Rush” will […]
  
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• Henry Cejudo vs. Sergio Pettis Booked For UFC 211 in Dallas

  08-03-2017 18:59
  
  Sergio Pettis is taking a monster leap in competition when he meets Henry Cejudo. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto first got word of the match-up set for UFC 211 inside the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas on May 13. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) later announced the bout. Pettis is currently in the fifth position on […]
  
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• Daniel Cormier not thrilled to find himself being dwarfed by Anthony Johnson on UFC 210 poster

  08-03-2017 18:00
  
  Daniel Cormier’s light heavyweight title defense against Anthony Johnson is exactly one month away, and the champ is already feeling the shade being thrown at him.
  As in, he appears two times smaller than the challenger Johnson on the official UFC 210 promo poster. On the poster, Johnson, cast in red hues, is the entire backdrop mashing his fists while the champion Cormier is in lighted focus below.
  Cormier put out a message on his Instragram asking how many favors Johnson had to call in t
  
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• UFC Full Fight Download: Watch Vitor Belfort Land Spinning Stuff on Luke Rockhold

  08-03-2017 16:36 via sherdog.com
  
  Watch Vitor Belfort clown Luke Rockhold in 2013.
  
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• UFC Full Fight Download: Watch Kelvin Gastelum Upset Johny Hendricks at UFC 200

  08-03-2017 16:31 via sherdog.com
  
  Watch Kelvin Gastelum upset Johny Hendricks at UFC 200.
  
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• Reports: Two-Division WSOF Champ David Branch Set for Clash vs. Krzysztof Jotko at UFC 211

  08-03-2017 16:28 via sherdog.com
  
  Two-division World Series of Fighting champion David Branch is close to making his Octagon return.
  
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• Rewind: UFC 209

  08-03-2017 16:00
  
  With UFC 209 in the books, MMA Fighting’s E. Casey Leydon looks back at a memorable fight week in Las Vegas.
  
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• Live Chat: UFC 209 results, Diaz brothers future, UFC Fight Night 106 preview

  08-03-2017 15:15
  
  This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
  Today on the program, we'll go over the results from UFC 209. While important outcomes were reached at the event, the amount of headlines sustaining into even the middle of the week are few and far between. That says something about the card. Still, it's worth discussing Alistair Overeem's win over Mark Hunt, what to take away from Tyron Woodley vs. Stephen Thompson 2, Lando Vannata's loss and much more.
  We'll also get into the ongoing saga of Nate
  
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• Darren Elkins and the improbable magic of an impossible comeback

  08-03-2017 15:00
  
  Darren Elkins celebrates his seventh year in the UFC later this March. Seven years of quiet exceptionalism, especially when compared to his peers. Because while Elkins may not be the loudest fighter, nor the most popular, he is undoubtedly among the most consistent.Nearly every year for the past seven years, Elkins has graced the Octagon two to three times and won. In reality, he’s probably won more than you’d think. Twelve victories over the course of 16 appearances, a number that d
  
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• Morning Report: Coach says Michael Bisping’s last three opponents would ‘kick the s**t out of’ Georges St-Pierre

  08-03-2017 14:00
  
  Though the last few weeks have been full of news, the biggest story recently in MMA is the return of former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, who will fight middleweight champion Michael Bisping for the title sometime later this year. It’s a fight that has been met with a lot of dissatisfaction, but with lightweight champion Conor McGregor’s return nowhere in sight, it figures to be the dominant talking point for the foreseeable future. It doesn’t hurt that people cl
  
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• Villante ready for hostile crowd ahead of biggest fight of career

  08-03-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  While Gian Villante is one of the most intense competitors on the UFC roster on fight night, on any other night, the Long Islander is as laid-back as they come, quick with a laugh or a self-effacing joke as he searches for the next good time.So it’s not much of a surprise that as he prepares to receive another round of “Uh vai morrer,” aka “You’re gonna die,” from Brazilian fans before he faces Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in Fortaleza on Saturday, he&rsq
  
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• Lauzon vs Ray set for Nashville

  08-03-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  One of the UFC's most popular veterans, Joe Lauzon will make his second start of 2017 on Apr. 22, as he faces Scottish sensation Stevie Ray at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.In the UFC Fight Night main event, which airs live on FS1, featherweight rivals will settle the score as surging contender Cub Swanson takes on hard-hitting European standout Artem Lobov. Tickets are on sale now.Tied with Nate Diaz for most post-fight bonus awards in UFC history, Massachusetts' Lauzon has been fighting the b
  
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• Belfort believes his best days are ahead, not behind

  08-03-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Twenty years ago last month, Vitor Belfort made his UFC debut, walking into the Octagon and obliterating Tra Telligman and Scott Ferrozzo in a combined two minutes to win the heavyweight tournament at UFC 12 and announce himself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of mixed martial arts.To put that into perspective a little, consider that at the time of Belfort’s debut, the Spice Girls had yet to bring their particular brand of girl power to the United States, the special edition of
  
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• Flyweights Henry Cejudo, Sergio Pettis to Lock Horns at UFC 211 in Dallas

  08-03-2017 06:23 via sherdog.com
  
  A flyweight showdown pitting Henry Cejudo against Sergio Pettis has been added to the UFC 211 lineup.
  
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• Henry Cejudo vs. Sergio Pettis added to UFC 211 in Dallas

  08-03-2017 04:38
  
  A flyweight fight pitting top-ranked fighters Henry Cejudo and Sergio Pettis has been added to UFC 211. The news was first reported on Tuesday by ESPN’s Brett Okamoto and was later announced by the UFC.Cejudo is returning to the Octagon following a controversial split-decision loss to Joseph Benavidez back in December at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale. The loss to Benavidez marked the second defeat for the Olympic wrestler, as Cejudo had lost to the Demetrious Johnson in a title fight at U
  
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• Donavon Frelow replaces Timur Valiev against Bekbulat Magomedov in WSOF bantamweight title fight

  08-03-2017 04:00
  
  World Series of Fighting has to shuffle one of three title fights on its next card.
  Timur Valiev is injured and out of his fight against Bekbulat Magomedov for the vacant WSOF bantamweight title at WSOF 35 on March 18 in Verona, N.Y., the promotion announced Tuesday. Former top flyweight contender Donavon Frelow will replace Valiev.
  The WSOF bantamweight title was recently vacated by Marlon Moraes, who is a free agent and is expected to sign with the UFC.
  Frelow (6-1) is coming off a split-decis
  
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• Ben Rothwell Releases Statement on Potential Anti-Doping Violation

  08-03-2017 03:36
  
  Ben Rothwell has responded to the news of his potential anti-doping violation. Earlier today (March 7), the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced that they were informed by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) of Rothwell’s potential violation. “Big Ben” was set to meet Fabricio Werdum on May 13 at UFC 211. With “Big Ben’s” provisional suspension […]
  
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• Edson Barboza Says Fight With Beneil Dariush Will be a War

  08-03-2017 02:56
  
  Edson Barboza is prepared for a tough battle against Beneil Dariush. Barboza battles Dariush this Saturday night (March 11) inside the Centro de Formacao Olimpica do Nordeste in Fortaleza, Brazil for an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night Event. In a recent interview with MMAJunkie.com, Barboza said he isn’t expecting his bout with the No. 9 […]
  
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• UFC Heavyweight Ben Rothwell Notified of Potential Anti-Doping Violation

  08-03-2017 02:47 via sherdog.com
  
  Ben Rothwell’s UFC 211 bout vs. Fabricio Werdum could be in jeopardy, as the heavyweight has been notified of a potential anti-doping violation.
  
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• Amanda Nunes explains why she’s not interested in fighting Cris Cyborg

  08-03-2017 02:03
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO — UFC bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes talks about life after beating MMA superstar Ronda Rousey, her response to Valentina Shevchenko’s claims that she’s avoiding a rematch, wanting to co-headline Michael Bisping vs. Georges St-Pierre, and why she’s not interested in moving up to featherweight to fight Cris Cyborg.
  
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• USADA Flags Ben Rothwell For Potential Drug Violation, UFC Releases Statement

  08-03-2017 01:44
  
  Ben Rothwell has found himself in a bit of trouble with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). Rothwell was set to meet Fabricio Werdum at UFC 211, but “Big Ben” is on a provisional suspension due to his potential drug violation. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) made the announcement today (March 7). After winning four straight […]
  
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• David Branch vs. Krzysztof Jotko targeted for UFC 211

  08-03-2017 01:00
  
  David Branch’s return to the UFC is inching closer.
  According to multiple sources, Branch is slated to face Krzysztof Jotko at UFC 211 on May 13 in Dallas.Branch (20-3), the former World Series of Fighting light heavyweight and middleweight champion, returns to the UFC on a ten-fight winning streak. He recently parted ways with WSOF after an an undisclosed issue with the promotion, which occurred before and after his New Year’s Eve win over Louis Taylor. The New York-native left the
  
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• Ben Rothwell flagged by USADA for potential UFC anti-doping policy violation

  08-03-2017 00:54
  
  A top heavyweight has been flagged by USADA.
  Ben Rothwell is facing a UFC anti-doping policy violation stemming from a Feb. 6 sample collection, the UFC announced Tuesday. A potential violation typically occurs when a fighter fails a drug test or admits the use of a banned substance. The substance in question is not announced by the UFC nor USADA until the completion of the adjudication process unless the athlete divulges it first.
  Rothwell, 35, was slated to face Fabricio Werdum at UFC 211 on M
  
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• UFC 209 Medical Suspensions: Three Fighters Shelved For Six Months

  08-03-2017 00:34
  
  The UFC 209 medical suspensions have been released. The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) sent out the official UFC 209 medical suspensions. UFC 209 took place this past Saturday night (March 4) inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event featured a welterweight title bout between champion Tyron Woodley and Stephen Thompson. […]
  
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• UFC 209 prelim ratings up 18 percent from UFC 208

  08-03-2017 00:00
  
  The first numbers in for UFC 209 look solid, as the prelims on FS 1 did 1,033,000 viewers.
  The number was up 18 percent from the 874,000 viewers for the prelims before UFC 208.
  The figure was even more impressive since the show went head-to-head with the Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia welterweight title unification boxing match on CBS that did 3,060,000 viewers, as well as a Duke vs. North Carolina basketball game on ESPN that did 4,061,000.
  The peak viewing number was for the Darren Elkins come
  
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