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• ‘Mayhem’ Miller Gets Three Years Probation After Pleading Guilty to Multiple Charges

  05-04-2017 23:50 via sherdog.com
  
  Troubled mixed martial artist Jason Miller was sentenced to three years of probation and 100 days in jail after pleading guilty to multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, according to a report from the Orange County Register.
  
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• Dana White: ‘It’s the Weirdest Thing Ever’ That Daniel Cormier is Not Embraced by UFC Fans

  05-04-2017 23:21 via sherdog.com
  
  For whatever reason, Daniel Cormier has not emerged as a fan favorite during his reign as UFC light heavyweight champion.
  
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• Undeterred Will Brooks believes he'll be in title picture by early 2018

  05-04-2017 23:11
  
  BUFFALO -- At UFC 210 media day, Will Brooks discusses why he didn't end up fighting Anthony Pettis on this card, the bout with Charles Oliveira, how soon he thinks he'll be able to earn a title shot, Bellator's recent moves, and more.
  
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• UFC 210 Embedded (Ep. 3): Daniel Cormier & Anthony Johnson Trade Barbs

  05-04-2017 23:11
  
  It’s time for episode three of UFC 210 Embedded. On the third episode of the series, former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title holder Chris Weidman prepares for his trip to Buffalo along with Gian Villante. UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and challenger Anthony Johnson verbally spar before their title bout. “Rumble” and “DC” […]
  
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• Video: UFC 210 ‘Embedded’ Episode 3

  05-04-2017 23:09 via sherdog.com
  
  On UFC 210 “Embedded” Episode 3, Daniel Cormier venutres to Connecticut for media day, where he has a verbal exchange with Anthony Johnson.
  
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• Patrick Côté believes he has a higher fight IQ than Thiago Alves

  05-04-2017 23:05
  
  BUFFALO -- At UFC 210 media day, Patrick Cote discusses becoming a father, his fight with Thiago Alves, being toward the end of his career, and more.
  
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• Chris Weidman almost moved back into parents' basement before UFC 210

  05-04-2017 22:52
  
  BUFFALO -- Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman talks about his UFC 210 bout against Gegard Mousasi, the importance of rebounding from a two-fight losing streak, how watching Rocky 3 helped him get back to his roots, and much more.
  
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• Gegard Mousasi believes he's getting 'screwed' by UFC: 'They should pay me more'

  05-04-2017 22:44
  
  BUFFALO -- At UFC 210 media day, Gegard Mousasi discusses the fight with Chris Weidman, his contract issues with the UFC, the potential for free agency, and Michael Bisping defending his title against Georges St-Pierre.
  
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• Anthony Johnson doesn't think he should be betting favorite going into UFC 210

  05-04-2017 22:38
  
  BUFFALO -- Anthony Johnson talks about his UFC 210 rematch against light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier, braving the cold weather in Buffalo, having to do so much joint media with Cormier, his surprise at being the betting favorite, and much more.
  
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• UFC 210 Embedded, Episode 3: 'There's piss everywhere'

  05-04-2017 22:34
  
  On the third episode of UFC 210 Embedded, Chris Weidman arrives in Buffalo with his team, Daniel Cormier and Anthony Johnson head to Bristol to get the ESPN carwash treatment, Gegard Mousasi goes through the fight week paces, and more.
  
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• Daniel Cormier: Jon Jones looks 'desperate' for coming to UFC 210

  05-04-2017 22:29
  
  BUFFALO -- UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier talks about his UFC 210 rematch against Anthony Johnson, fighting near Jon Jones' hometown, Jones having an afterparty in Buffalo for UFC 210, his relationship with Johnson, and much more.
  
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• Anthony Johnson on UFC 210 Title Rematch: ‘I’m Just Going Out There to Have Fun’

  05-04-2017 21:52
  
  Anthony Johnson says he’s feeling relaxed going into his title rematch. This Saturday night (April 8) Johnson takes another shot at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight gold against Daniel Cormier. The action takes place inside the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. The main card airs live on pay-per-view (PPV) at 10 p.m. ET. […]
  
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• Jessica Andrade Wants to Finish Joanna Jedrzejczyk Before The Third Round

  05-04-2017 21:35
  
  Jessica Andrade isn’t opposed to going the distance, but she prefers finishes. That’s why her plan against Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 211 will be to finish her within the first two rounds. Andrade will be fighting Jedrzejczyk for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strawweight title. The bout takes place inside the American Airlines Center in […]
  
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• Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. Gets Major Sanctioning Boost From NSAC

  05-04-2017 21:20
  
  Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) chief Bob Bennett has stated that the commission will sanction a bout between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. With a string of obstacles and potential pitfalls to overcome before the money-spinning boxing bout between McGregor and Mayweather can be announced, Bennett’s words will serve as encouragement for those willing […]
  
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• UFC 210 media day staredowns

  05-04-2017 21:16
  
  BUFFALO -- The biggest stars at UFC 210 squared off after UFC 210 media day Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• Rafael dos Anjos on Tarec Saffiedine Bout: ‘It’s The Fight I Needed’

  05-04-2017 21:10
  
  Rafael dos Anjos believes fighting Tarec Saffiedine in his welterweight debut is the perfect scenario. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder decided to move up in weight after losing his title to Eddie Alvarez and then falling short against Tony Ferguson. The former champion said the sacrifices he had to make during […]
  
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• Lennox Lewis on McGregor vs. Mayweather: ‘I Don’t Even Think It’s a Good Fight’

  05-04-2017 20:42
  
  Lennox Lewis isn’t giving Conor McGregor much of a shot in a boxing ring against Floyd Mayweather. Lewis, who won multiple world titles as a heavyweight in boxing, also served as HBO’s color commentator for boxing events. The Hall of Famer is well aware of the hoopla surrounding a potential showdown between Ultimate Fighting Championship […]
  
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• Muhammed Lawal Admits Being Distracted by Crowd Brawl During ‘Rampage’ Rematch

  05-04-2017 20:16
  
  Muhammed Lawal likes a good fight, even ones that don’t take place inside a cage or ring. Lawal took on Quinton Jackson in a rematch from their May 2014 bout. While “Rampage” earned a unanimous decision in their first encounter, “King Mo” reigned supreme at Bellator 175. It was his 10th win inside the Bellator […]
  
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• Rafael Carvalho on Melvin Manhoef Rematch: ‘He Still Won’t Feel The Taste of Victory’

  05-04-2017 19:50
  
  Rafael Carvalho doesn’t plan on giving up his Bellator middleweight title this Saturday night (April 8). The 185-pound champion will put his title on the line against Melvin Manhoef once again in the main event of Bellator 176. In their first encounter, Carvalho took a controversial split decision loss in a fight that was heavily […]
  
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• USADA Releases Statement on Justin Ledet’s Four-Month Sanction

  05-04-2017 19:26
  
  Justin Ledet has accepted a four-month suspension from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). Back in February, it was revealed that Ledet, who is an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight prospect, was flagged for a potential violation of USADA’s policy. Today (April 5), USADA announced that Ledet’s period of ineligibility began on Feb. 1. He can […]
  
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• UFC Heavyweight Justin Ledet Suspended 4 Months for Contaminated Supplement

  05-04-2017 19:13 via sherdog.com
  
  Justin Ledet has been suspended four months by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency after testing positive for a contaminated supplement earlier this year.
  
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• Rory MacDonald: ‘The UFC Didn’t Pay me Nearly Enough Money’

  05-04-2017 19:11
  
  As one of the most high profile of the UFC to Bellator converts, Rory MacDonald jumping ship on the world’s largest MMA promotion raised eyebrows. MacDonald will finally make his Bellator debut on May 19th at the SSE Arena in London, where he will meet the challenge of another former UFC fighter in Paul “Semtex” Daley. […]
  
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• Aljamain Sterling Says Fans & Media May Have Played a Role in Two-Fight Skid

  05-04-2017 19:11
  
  Aljamain Sterling is done being a people pleaser. The eighth ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight has had a rough go inside the Octagon as of late. The first loss of his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career came at the hands of Bryan Caraway. “The Funk Master” lost the fight by split decision. Sterling […]
  
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• UFC heavyweight Justin Ledet accepts four-month USADA suspension

  05-04-2017 19:00
  
  Another UFC fighter has been downed by a tainted supplement.Undefeated heavyweight prospect Justin Ledet has accepted a four-month, anti-doping suspension after testing positive for a banned substance due to a contaminated supplement, USADA announced Wednesday.
  Ledet, 29, tested positive for “a metabolite of 1-testosterone and 1-androstenedione” in an out-of-competition drug test from a sample collected Jan. 12, according to a USADA release. Subsequent testing of a supplement declare
  
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• ‘King Mo’ vs. 'Rampage’ Headliner at Bellator 175 Peaks at 1.6 Million Viewers on Spike

  05-04-2017 18:46 via sherdog.com
  
  The Bellator 175 main event between Muhammed Lawal and Quinton Jackson peaked at 1.6 million viewers on Spike, according to a release from the network.
  
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• Coach says Conor McGregor is already training for Floyd Mayweather fight

  05-04-2017 18:29
  
  The mega-fight between Conor McGregor and boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather may not yet be booked, but the UFC lightweight champion is already working under the assumption that it will happen.McGregor’s longtime head coach, John Kavanagh, revealed Wednesday that the team at SBG Ireland has already begun training for the blockbuster Mayweather bout.
  “In my mind, it’s on. That’s the mentality we’re in,” Kavanagh said on Fox Sports News 500’s Bill and Boz s
  
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• Luke Rockhold on Daniel Cormier Slowing Down: ‘When Have we Seen it?’

  05-04-2017 18:26
  
  Luke Rockhold doesn’t believe Daniel Cormier has lost a step. Rockhold trains with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title holder over at American Kickboxing Academy (AKA). Recently, Cormier was asked for his response to those who claimed he was slowing down due to age and injures. The champion vehemently brushed those accusations off […]
  
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• Coach: Conor McGregor Has Already Started Training for Floyd Mayweather

  05-04-2017 18:24 via sherdog.com
  
  While there remains no official date for Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather, that doesn’t mean the UFC champion can’t begin preparations for what would likely be the greatest challenge of his combat sports career.
  
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• ‘King Mo’ says he was distracted by fight in the crowd against ‘Rampage’ Jackson

  05-04-2017 18:00
  
  Muhammed Lawal was in a fight himself, a high-profile one at that. Yet, like many of the people in attendance at the AllState Arena, he couldn’t help but to rubberneck when a brawl broke out in the stands while he was in the cage.
  It was the second round when “King Mo” said he started paying attention to the fight in the stands while he was in a fight himself against Quinton Jackson in the main event of Bellator 175 on Friday night in Rosemont, Ill.“When we were against t
  
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• Danilo Marques Replaces Ryan Spann, Faces Myron Dennis in LFA 9 Main Event

  05-04-2017 17:59 via sherdog.com
  
  The recently-formed Legacy Fighting Alliance promotion announced on Wednesday a new main event for LFA 9, which takes place April 14 at the FireLake Arena in Shawnee, Okla.
  
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• Roman Salazar to Face Ricky Palacios in Combate Americas 13 Main Event on April 20

  05-04-2017 17:11 via sherdog.com
  
  Combate Americas will hit Tucson, Ariz., on April 20 with another solid night of action. Headlining Combate 13 will be Roman Salazar taking on Ricardo Palacios in a bantamweight showdown.
  
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• Conor McGregor Training to Fight Floyd Mayweather at 147 Pounds – John Kavanagh

  05-04-2017 17:01
  
  SBG Ireland’s head honcho has indicated that the potential fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. is being negotiated at 147 pounds. Coach Kavanagh appeared as a guest on FOX Sports Australia recently, and to no one’s surprise, fielded questions about the UFC lightweight champion’s fight against Mayweather Jr. When asked, more specifically, about details […]
  
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• BJJ star Bia Mesquita talks win over Mackenzie Dern, possible transition to MMA

  05-04-2017 17:00
  
  Bia Mesquita is one of the best grapplers in the world today, and could be the next jiu-jitsu star to make her transition to mixed martial arts.
  Winner of seven IBJJF world titles, three as a black belt, Mesquita, who competes around 140 pounds in jiu-jitsu, stole the show Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro, submitting rising MMA prospect — and fellow grappling ace — Mackenzie Dern at the Rio Falls absolute final.
  "I thought the match would be a bit tougher,” Mesquita, who faced
  
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• Daniel Cormier Tells Jon Jones ‘You Cheated, I Know What You Did’

  05-04-2017 16:26
  
  UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and arch-nemesis (and former champion) Jon Jones share one of the most genuine rivalries in MMA. Despite “DC” being fully focused on the upcoming challenge of #1 contender Anthony “Rumble” Johnson in at UFC 210 this coming Saturday, the 39-year-old still found some space to accomodate the issue of […]
  
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• Kenny Florian Wishes he Would Have had Rematch With BJ Penn

  05-04-2017 16:17
  
  For Kenny Florian, the itch to fight again has come and gone. Six years after making his final appearance inside the Octagon, though, Florian does wish he had gotten a rematch with a member of the UFC Hall of Fame. “I think that if I wanted to run it back, it would be one of […]
  
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• Live Chat: UFC 210 preview, Jon Jones resurfacing, MMA news and notes

  05-04-2017 15:15
  
  This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
  Finally, a major UFC event is approaching. It's been over a month since the last one and sport could use something of gravity to buoy it a bit. UFC 210 isn't the biggest card any of us have ever seen, but the main and co-main events offer enough to count. The rest of the card also has some intriguing contests on it with the return of Will Brooks against a now-lightweight Charles Oliveira, the second appearance of Cynthia Calvillo and more. Most nota
  
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• Morning Report: Daniel Cormier is tired of Jon Jones getting a pass: ‘You cheated. I know what you did’

  05-04-2017 14:00
  
  Just this week, the UFC declared the bitter rivalry between UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and former champion Jon Jones to be the second-greatest feud in the company’s history. Well don’t expect it to stop anytime soon.
  Cormier rematches Anthony Johnson in Saturday night’s main event at UFC 210 and to help promote it, he and “Rumble” went on the 5ive Rounds podcast this week. Of course, when talking about the 205-pound title picture, the specter of J
  
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• PRIDE’s 30 most memorable moments

  05-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Here's a look at whats coming this week on #UFCFIGHTPASS for #PRIDENeverDie week! Watch "PRIDE Fighting Decade" now! https://t.co/bUGbRrCopx pic.twitter.com/3MLH6zYrpz— UFC Fight Pass (@UFCFightPass) April 3, 2017In celebration of "PRIDE never die" Week on UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC.com takes a look back at the 30 most memorable moments in the organization's history - from the epic Sakuraba-Gracie clash, Fedor's reign to the Frye-Takayama battle and much more.PRIDE Grand Prix 2000 Finals –
  
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• Mousasi has new attitude, says he's in his prime

  05-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  An interview with Gegard Mousasi, who faces Chris Weidman in Saturday’s UFC 210 co-main event, is very similar to the way the 31-year-old middleweight has been performing lately.Economical, but effective, his words – like his punches – are delivered without any apparent exertion, yet they crack home with the power to stop you dead in your tracks.While the style in the cage doesn’t come with any flourishes or flare that sets it apart from his colleagues and contemporaries,
  
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• Mousasi confidence sky-high at media day

  05-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  "If (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) doesn't get the takedown, he's screwed" - @mousasi_mma confidence riding sky-high ahead of #UFC210 pic.twitter.com/rwHjTOhkUY— UFC News (@UFCNews) April 6, 2017Gegard Mousasi's confidence is sky-high. Maybe it's no different from how his attitude has always been, but now he is comfortable expressing it. Mousasi doubled-down on some brash statements at Wednesday's UFC 210 Media Day. Read the Full Article Here
  
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• Gonzalez proving to family that dreams can come true

  05-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  As Pearl Gonzalez prepared for her UFC debut against Cynthia Calvillo this Saturday, she spent three months back home in Illinois, about an hour away from where she grew up in Pilsen, a neighborhood in the Lower West Side of Chicago.It was a lot more peaceful for the 30-year-old strawweight in the suburbs, but she never forgot where she came from.“When I lived downtown in Pilsen, which is where I grew up, it was very tough being here, and being in the area of where I grew up is always risk
  
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• Champ DC focused on Rumble, not Jon Jones

  05-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The future is never promised to a prizefighter. What happens on fight night is what determines what happens next – not predictions, not hopes, not dreams. The sooner he figures that out, the better. So Daniel Cormier isn’t talking about a rematch with Jon Jones before his rematch with Anthony “Rumble” Johnson on Saturday, because without a win in the UFC 210 main event in Buffalo, nothing else really matters.“My focus is 110 percent on Anthony Johnson,” t
  
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• Kelvin Gastelum: ‘I Think MMA Fighters Are The Most Hard-Working & Underpaid Fighters’

  05-04-2017 05:55
  
  Kelvin Gastelum feels mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters deserve to be paid more for trading leather. Gastelum has been on a roll as of late, winning three fights in a row. He’s stopped the now retired Tim Kennedy and former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title holder Vitor Belfort. The eighth ranked UFC middleweight […]
  
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• UFC 210: Anthony Johnson’s Power Will Dethrone Daniel Cormier (Editorial)

  05-04-2017 05:20
  
  Yes, Daniel Cormier spent much of his MMA career competing with the “big boys” in the heavyweight division. But none of those fighters might be as dangerous as this version of Anthony Johnson. Twice last year, “Rumble” completely and utterly manhandled his opponents in Glover Teixeira – a former UFC title challenger – and Ryan […]
  
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• Max Holloway Taunts Jose Aldo: ‘Found You’

  05-04-2017 04:40
  
  The trash-talk between Jose Aldo and Max Holloway is sure to heat up as their meeting at UFC 212 this summer nears. For now, Holloway is sticking to social media to do his calling. The two meet for the unified UFC featherweight title in Brazil. "Found You" pic.twitter.com/iCYn1x36by — Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) April 5, 2017
  
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• Brandon Halsey-Alexander Shlemenko Rematch Headed to Russia This June

  05-04-2017 04:36
  
  Alexander Shlemenko will welcome Brandon Halsey to Russia with a chance at revenge this June. Three years ago, Halsey choked out Shlemenko in just 35 seconds, winning the Bellator middleweight title. Halsey has had trouble since, including back-to-back losses to Rafael Carvalho and John Salter that led to his exit from Bellator. Shlemenko is riding […]
  
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• Alexander Shlemenko-Brandon Halsey Rematch to Headline M-1 Challenge 79 on June 1

  05-04-2017 03:45 via sherdog.com
  
  A rematch of a Bellator MMA middleweight title between Alexander Shlemenko and Brandon Halsey will serve as the main event for M-1 Challenge 79.
  
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• Matt Hamill Will Fight Luiz Cane in Brazil

  05-04-2017 03:21
  
  A pair of UFC veterans are set for Fight 2 Night’s upcoming event this month, as Matt Hamill takes on Luiz Cane. Hamill (11-8) has not won a fight since 2012 when he defeated Roger Hollett at UFC 152, including three consecutive first round finishes. He was bested by Julian Marquez in October. Cane (17-6) […]
  
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• UFC veterans Matt Hamill, Luiz Cane set to meet in Brazil

  05-04-2017 03:00
  
  UFC veterans Matt Hamill and Luiz Cane will collide in the main event of Fight 2 Night’s second show in Brazil on April 28, the promotion announced.
  Hamill (11-8), a member of the third edition of The Ultimate Fighter in 2006, is looking to get back on track after losing four straight since 2013. He was stopped in the opening round in his last three bouts at WSOF, Venator FC and Combate Americas.
  Hamill, who holds wins over the likes of Tito Ortiz, Keith Jardine, Tim Boetsch and Mark Munoz
  
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• Bellator 178 Secures Saad Award-Ryan Quinn Contest

  05-04-2017 01:05
  
  Saad Awad will enter into hostile territory when he meets Connecticut’s Ryan Quinn at Bellator 178. Awad (19-9) has lost two in a row and three of his last four, including a November knockout loss to Brennan Ward. He did put together a three-fight win streak between 2014-15 before a loss to Patricky “Pitbull” Freire […]
  
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