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• Stephanie McMahon: ‘I Would Love to Add Ronda Rousey’ to WWE Roster

  31-03-2017 23:29
  
  Anyone who feels the interest in bringing Ronda Rousey to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has waned, should tell that to Stephanie McMahon. Rousey, who once ruled the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) women’s bantamweight division, has expressed her love for the WWE. At WrestleMania 31 back in March 2015, Rousey made an appearance and trapped McMahon’s […]
  
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• ‘Rumble’ Shrugs Off Claims That He’s a One Round Fighter: ‘I Have Nothing to Prove to Anybody’

  31-03-2017 23:19 via sherdog.com
  
  Anthony Johnson has heard the talk about his limitations as a fighter, and he simply doesn’t care.
  
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• Chris Weidman on Gegard Mousasi’s Ducking Accusations: ‘That’s Just The Balls on Him’

  31-03-2017 23:07
  
  Chris Weidman and Gegard Mousasi will collide in just two weeks. Weidman, who is a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title holder, battles “The Dreamcatcher” inside the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY on April 8 for UFC 210. This will be “All-American’s” chance to get his first win since 2015. Weidman heard of Mousasi’s […]
  
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• Report: Rampage Jackson’s Next Fight Will Take Place in UFC

  31-03-2017 22:59
  
  According to Ariel Helwani, no matter the outcome of tonight’s Bellator 175 main event, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will fight in the UFC next. Correct. That's according to both Rampage and Coker. UFC didn't respond when I asked for comment. He signed a deal w/ them at the end of '14 https://t.co/ARZKFGhnsn — Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) […]
  
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• Tony Ferguson Demonstrates D’arce Choke on Former UFC Title Contender

  31-03-2017 22:55
  
  During a recent episode of “UFC Tonight,” lightweight contender Tony Ferguson stopped by to discuss his future. Ferguson, a former Ultimate Fighter winner, even got in some practice time with UFC title challenger Kenny Florian during the program. With eight submission wins to his credit including three via D’arce choke, Ferguson was the perfect fighter […]
  
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• Steve Kozola on Fight Against Jake Roberts: ‘You’re Going to See The Gap’

  31-03-2017 22:51
  
  Steve Kozola’s unbeaten record will be on the line tonight (March 31). Kozola will compete in a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) bout for the eighth time in his career. His opponent will be Jake Roberts. The two will do battle on the main card of Bellator 175 inside the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. […]
  
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• CES MMA 42 Hits Cage Tonight on AXS TV Beginning at 9 PM ET

  31-03-2017 22:48
  
  CES MMA 42 takes the stage on AXS TV this evening with CES 42. The action features a main event for the welterweight championship between Chris Curtis and Wilfredo Santiago. Both fighters successfully weighed in for their fight on Thursday, with Santiago tipping the scales at 170 pounds and Curtis, the reigning champion, coming in […]
  
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• UFC 210 “Watch List” With Sean Shelby

  31-03-2017 22:38
  
  Megan Olivi sits down and to discuss the ramifications of UFC 210 with matchmaker Sean Shelby in this edition of “Watch List.” The card takes place next Saturday night from Buffalo and airs on pay-per-view. In the main event, Daniel Cormier defends his light heavyweight title against Anthony Johnson, while former UFC middleweight champion Chris […]
  
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• UFC 210 Free Fight: Daniel Cormier Destroys Dan Henderson

  31-03-2017 22:36
  
  Back at UFC 173, Daniel Cormier took on one of his idols in Dan Henderson. Cormier had little trouble handling Henderson and moving into a shot at Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight title. With “DC” set to defend that belt next Saturday night at UFC 210 vs. Anthony Johnson, checkout a complete fight […]
  
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• Daniel Cormier Feels Jon Jones’ Resume Should Earn Him Title Shot

  31-03-2017 22:34
  
  Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones aren’t friends, but “DC” isn’t downplaying his rival’s accolades. Cormier will defend his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title against Anthony Johnson for a second time on April 8. The bout will take place inside the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. Many fans and analysts are expecting the winner […]
  
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• Bellator 175: Why You Should Watch “Rampage vs. King Mo 2” (Editorial)

  31-03-2017 22:34
  
  Tonight’s Bellator 175 card doesn’t have a key title fight or even a true No. 1 contender match attached to it. Instead, officials with the promotion are hoping that the past can ignite strong ratings for Spike. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal called each other out for years before finally squaring off […]
  
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• ‘King Mo’ Lawal reflects on free agency, says it helps fighters avoid being ‘lowballed’

  31-03-2017 22:00
  
  In 2017, free agency has become a real thing in mixed martial arts.A few years ago, fighters competing in the UFC didn’t have a solid alternative to turn to if they found themselves unhappy in their deals — whether it was due to pay, general treatment, lack of marketing, sponsorship opportunities, USADA, or anything else. Free agency, for the most part, meant Bellator.
  For some time, under the early regime of Scott Coker, it looked as though only coveted brand name fighters could fin
  
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• Bellator 175 live stream online

  31-03-2017 20:00
  
  Watch the Bellator 175 live stream online on MMA Fighting for the preliminary card at 7 p.m. ET. The fight card for this portion of the event is as follows:Joaquin Buckley vs. Justin Patterson
  Adam Maciejewski vs. Prince McLean
  Damian Morris vs. Tom Shoaff
  James Bochnovic vs. Matt Paul
  Manny Vazquez vs. Nate Williams
  Tim Cho vs. Joshua Hardwick
  Tom Holder vs. Josh Streaker
  Cory Galloway vs. David Garcia
  Brian Akins vs. Mike DeLaVega
  Asef Askar vs. James Esposito
  Max Fuentes vs. Brandon ShelhartR
  
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• Derek Brunson on Daniel Kelly Fight: ‘I’m Definitely Going in There to Take Him Out’

  31-03-2017 19:57
  
  Derek Brunson has respect for Daniel Kelly, but that doesn’t mean he won’t try to take his head off. In his last professional mixed martial arts (MMA) bout, Brunson fell short in a controversial unanimous decision loss to Anderson Silva at UFC 208. He’ll get a chance to get back in the win column against […]
  
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• Michael Bisping Says GSP Will Fight Conor McGregor if he Wins Middleweight Title

  31-03-2017 19:23
  
  Michael Bisping believes Georges St-Pierre is aiming for a massive showdown with Conor McGregor. Later this year, St-Pierre is set to challenge Bisping for his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title. The popular belief is that if “Rush” wins the gold, he will vacate it to either pursue the welterweight title or go for a […]
  
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• Daniel Cormier Believes He Still Needs to Defeat Jon Jones to Solidify His Legacy

  31-03-2017 19:12 via sherdog.com
  
  If Daniel Cormier defeats Anthony Johnson at UFC 210 next weekend, he will have two victories over one of the most feared knockout artists in the sport.
  
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• ‘Thunderbeast’ or not, Steve Kozola looks to make impact at Bellator 175

  31-03-2017 19:00
  
  Steve Kozola didn’t expect the “Thunderbeast” nickname to stick.The undefeated lightweight had just won his second professional fight, both of which came via finish. And the San Diego county resident was heading out with a carful of friends for a weekend of fun in Las Vegas.
  Kozola’s buddies got on his case to come up with a nickname, figuring that every fighter has one, so he started Googling MMA nicknames on his phone.
  “Thunderbeast came up, and it was so bad I la
  
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• UFC on Fox 25 Marks Promotion’s Long Island Debut on July 22

  31-03-2017 18:49 via sherdog.com
  
  The Ultimate Fighting Championship will continue to expand into the New York area this summer.
  
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• Former Bellator champ Marcos Galvao rules out return to bantamweight: ‘I was too stubborn'

  31-03-2017 18:30
  
  After 14 bantamweight fights under the WEC and Bellator banners, Marcos Galvao is moving up to 145 pounds, and he has no plans to ever return.
  Galvao, who won a tournament and captured the belt as a bantamweight in Bellator, will make his featherweight debut in the promotion Friday night against Emmanuel Sanchez. He enters the Bellator 175 co-main event as the first chapter of his new life.
  "I have a different focus right now,” Galvao told MMA Fighting. "I can’t fight at 135 anymore.
  
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• M-1 Global Announces Five Events Between April and June

  31-03-2017 17:57 via sherdog.com
  
  M-1 Global, Russia’s leading MMA promotion, officially announced five events in May and June on Friday afternoon. M-1 President Vadim Finkelchtein was excited at the formal press conference that announced the events, though he didn’t unveil any additional matchups for the cards aside from what has already revealed.
  
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• UFC on FOX 25 set for Nassau Coliseum on Long Island

  31-03-2017 17:48
  
  The UFC is coming to Long Island for the first time later this year.
  UFC on FOX 25 will take place at the renovated Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y. on July 22, the promotion announced.Newsday first reported the news Friday.
  No fights have been announced for the card just yet.
  Long Island has long been home to some of the best fighters in the UFC. From former champions Matt Serra and Chris Weidman, who fights Gegard Mousasi next weekend on April 8, to Aljamain Sterling, Ryan LaFlare and Gian V
  
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• Bellator 175 predictions

  31-03-2017 17:00
  
  Bellator 175 is definitely not the flashiest event the promotion has put together, but it does lead with a heated rematch between two of the biggest names in the company – Quinton Jackson and Muhammed Lawal. This card also features the Bellator featherweight debut of former bantamweight champion Marcos Galvao, a bout between seasoned heavyweights Sergei Kharitonov and Chase Gormley, and a featherweight bout featuring former UFC fighter Noad Lahat.
  What: Bellator 175Where: Allstate Arena, R
  
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• There’s good blood in the corners for Emmanuel Sanchez and Marcos Galvao at Bellator 175

  31-03-2017 16:00
  
  It’s not unusual for fighters to compete against people they have history with, or for camps to have allegiances that connect to the opposite corner. Yet every now and again there’s a fight that comes up where there’s more going under the surface than just two combatants taking their shoes off.
  Emmanuel Sanchez is fighting Marcos Galvao in the co-main event at Bellator 175 on Friday night in Chicago, about 90 miles from Milwaukee where Duke Roufus runs his gym. Roufus will be c
  
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• Scott Coker reflects on Bellator journey, says things changed after Reebok deal and UFC sale

  31-03-2017 15:04
  
  Bellator MMA is an intriguing place these days. All one has to do is look back to this time last year, when the Scott Coker-led promotion was still reeling from the aftereffects of its bizarre Gracie-Shamrock headlined show — Bellator 149 — to get a sense of how far Bellator has come in a short amount of time.
  Since that mess of a night, Bellator has made repeated headlines for a bevy of roster moves and compelling free agent signings that have reformed its roster in a major way, to
  
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• Morning Report: Michael Bisping thinks if Georges St-Pierre wins, he vacates 185 belt to chase Conor McGregor

  31-03-2017 14:00
  
  Earlier this week, Michael Bisping came out with an ultimatum for middleweight title challenger Georges St-Pierre: fight me in July or Yoel Romero gets the title shot. It was a shocking development considering the financial incentives for facing St-Pierre instead of Romero. However, as Bisping told listeners of his SiriusXM radio show The Countdown, on Thursday, it was more an outburst of frustration at the lack of a definitive timeline for the fight than it was an actual ultimatum.
  “Since
  
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• Bas Rutten: Everyone Wants to See Conor McGregor Fight Khabib Nurmagomedov

  31-03-2017 13:56
  
  Former UFC heavyweight champion and MMA legend Bas Rutten believes that Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov is the fight fans want. McGregor’s mooted boxing bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr. has dominated sports headlines for almost a year. The publicity surrounding a fight featuring an MMA striker versus a supremely accomplished boxer has garnered interest in […]
  
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• Coach Henri Hooft: Anthony “Rumble” Johnson is Not a Quitter

  31-03-2017 13:18
  
  Daniel Cormier and Anthony “Rumble” Johnson will fight for the UFC light heavyweight title, as they previously did at UFC 187 in May 2015. While “DC” took the win by way of rear-naked choke in the third round. Johnson’s coach, Henri Hooft will be remembered for repeatedly shouting “don’t give up” to “Rumble”. Cormier is someone who […]
  
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• Mark Hunt Shows off Samurai-Style Chest Tattoo on Social Media

  31-03-2017 12:49
  
  UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt took to Instagram to show off the interesting ink work, which is “nearly done” according to “Super Samoan”. Hunt claimed that the artwork was scheduled over 10 hours to complete. According to Hunt, there is sentiment behind the artwork. Speaking to fans via an online Q&A session, the New-Zealand born fighter […]
  
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• Where Are They Now? Krzysztof Soszynski

  31-03-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Spoiler alert. Things don’t end up too well for Krzysztof Soszynski in the hit film “Logan,” but at the very least, the retired UFC light heavyweight did play a key role in one of the movie’s most memorable scenes, and that’s something for the man formerly known as “The Polish Experiment.”“It was a short-lived adventure on the movie set, but it was a lot of fun, I got a chance to meet a lot of great people and it's just something you'll never forge
  
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• UFC Announces First Long Island Event

  31-03-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  NYCB LIVE, home of The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, will be the host for the UFC’s first event in Long Island, as a FOX-televised card hits New York on Saturday, July 22. Tickets go on sale on June 2.Stay tuned to UFC.com for fight card announcements. Read the Full Article Here
  
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• Bellator 175 Results: Rampage vs. King Mo 2

  31-03-2017 06:00
  
  MMA Fighting has Bellator 175 results for the Rampage vs. King Mo 2 event Friday night at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill.In the main event, Rampage Jackson will collide with King Mo Lawal for the second time. Jackson defeated Lawal via unanimous decision at Bellator 120 on May 17, 2014.Check out the Bellator 175 results below.Main card (Spike at 9 p.m. ET)
  Rampage Jackson vs. Muhammed Lawal
  Sergei Kharitonov vs. Chase Gormley
  Marcos Galvao vs. Emmanuel Sanchez
  Steve Kozola vs. Jake Roberts
  
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• Bellator 175: “Rampage” vs. “King Mo” – Weigh in Video

  31-03-2017 05:51
  
  Bellator 175 weigh-ins: All 32 fighters playing their part on Friday 31’s Bellator 175 event hit the scales on Thursday. You can watch the full weigh-in video above. Friday’s main event sees Quinton “Rampage” Jackson take on “King Mo” Lawal in a much anticipated heavyweight clash. “Rampage” came in at a colossal 253 pounds, with Lawal clocking […]
  
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• Sonnen vs. Silva: NYSAC Yet to Clarify if Out of Competition Testing Will Apply

  31-03-2017 05:31
  
  New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) officials have not yet clarified if Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva will face testing ahead of Bellator 180. Sonnen and Silva, who are set to square off at Bellator 180’s main event on June 24 at Madison Square Garden, NY, have both recently returned to action following doping suspensions issued […]
  
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• Gegard Mousasi on Chris Weidman: ‘I Know Exactly What He’s Going do’ at UFC 210

  31-03-2017 04:43
  
  Gegard Mousasi believes he knows what to expect from Chris Weidman. “The Dreamcatcher,” who is a former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion, will meet former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title holder Chris Weidman. The two are set to clash inside the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY on April 8 for UFC 210. Mousasi is at […]
  
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• Michael Chiesa vs. Kevin Lee Set to Main Event UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma

  31-03-2017 04:08
  
  Michael Chiesa and Kevin Lee will take center stage in June. The Las Vegas Review-Journal has confirmed the lightweight match-up. Chiesa and Lee will throw leather on June 25 inside the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. The bout is going to headline UFC Fight Night 112. The card also features a featherweight tilt between […]
  
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• Daniel Cormier Says Anderson Silva Bout Was The Easiest of His Career

  31-03-2017 02:53
  
  Daniel Cormier believes his battle with one of the greatest mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters of all time was his easiest. Cormier fought future Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Hall of Famer Anderson Silva back at UFC 200. “DC” was supposed to fight Jon Jones in a rematch for the UFC light heavyweight title. “Bones” was […]
  
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• Bellator 175 ‘Rampage vs. King Mo 2’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring

  31-03-2017 02:43 via sherdog.com
  
  Sherdog.com's live Bellator 175 “Rampage vs. King Mo 2” coverage kicks off Friday at 6:45 p.m. ET, live from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois.
  
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• Michael Chiesa, Kevin Lee to Headline UFC Fight Night 112 in Oklahoma City

  31-03-2017 02:32 via sherdog.com
  
  A lightweight clash pitting Michael Chiesa against Kevin Lee will serve as the headliner for UFC Fight Night 112 in Oklahoma City.
  
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• Michael Chiesa returns to face Kevin Lee in UFC Fight Night 112 main event

  31-03-2017 02:21
  
  Michael Chiesa is set for his return after more than a year away from the Octagon.
  The top lightweight will take on Kevin Lee in the main event of UFC Fight Night 112 on June 25 in Oklahoma City, MMA Fighting confirmed with UFC officials Thursday. Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal was the first to report the news.
  MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani mentioned the possibility of the bout earlier Thursday.
  Significant talks recently re: booking Michael Chiesa vs. Kevin Lee as the 6/25 main
  
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• Jake Ellenberger on Mike Perry: ‘There’s Definitely a Lot of Holes & Ways to Take Advantage’

  31-03-2017 01:08
  
  Jake Ellenberger believes Mike Perry’s game has been figured out to an extent. “The Juggernaut” is set to compete against Perry inside the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on April 22 for UFC Fight Night 108. Both men are coming off a loss. Ellenberger suffered a bizarre TKO finish at the hands of Jorge Masvidal, […]
  
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• Lost a step? Daniel Cormier says Anderson Silva fight was ‘easiest fight of my career’

  31-03-2017 01:00
  
  Seventeen months have passed since the last time Daniel Cormier defended his UFC light heavyweight title. That’s a long time for a champion who, at age 38, was already far closer to the end of his fighting career than the beginning. Throw in the fact that Cormier was forced to overcome two injuries during that span, and suddenly it’s worth wondering whether the Cormier who will show up in Buffalo for UFC 210 is a lesser version of the man who defeated Anthony Johnson the first time a
  
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• Chael Sonnen: ‘I Couldn’t Possibly Care Less’ About Fighting in MSG

  31-03-2017 00:21
  
  To Chael Sonnen, the location of a fight doesn’t matter as long as he’s the one swinging the hammer. On June 24, Sonnen will headline a Bellator pay-per-view (PPV) with Wanderlei Silva. The two will do battle inside the famous Madison Square Garden in New York City. While many can only dream of competing as […]
  
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