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• Thiago Alves Says he Has What it Takes to Reach Contender Status Again

  10-04-2017 23:36
  
  Thiago Alves feels he’s a threat to any welterweight as long as he’s active. Alves is coming off a solid performance against Patrick Cote this past Saturday night (April 8). The “Pitbull” earned a unanimous decision victory over “The Predator” and improved his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) record to 22-11. The official Ultimate Fighting […]
  
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• Rafael Carvalho fined for jumping out of cage after Bellator win over Melvin Manhoef

  10-04-2017 23:33
  
  Rafael Carvalho successfully defended the Bellator middleweight championship with a fourth-round head kick knockout win over Melvin Manhoef at Saturday’s Bellator 176 event in Torino, Italy, but will return to Brazil with less money in his pocket than he originally thought.
  Carvalho, who improved to 5-0 under the Bellator banner with the victory, has been fined $5,000 by the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports (ABC) for jumping outside of cage after having previously bee
  
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• Daniel Cormier explains UFC 210 towel incident, ‘hardest' weight cut of his career

  10-04-2017 23:00
  
  Daniel Cormier successfully retained his light heavyweight title with a win over Anthony Johnson at UFC 210, however the reigning and defending UFC champion nearly lost his belt before fight night ever rolled around.
  At Friday’s early morning UFC 210 weigh-ins, Cormier tipped the scales at 1.2 pounds over the light heavyweight limit — enough to cause him to be stripped of the title — before returning just minutes later and hitting the 205-pound mark on the nose in a controversi
  
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• ‘Jacare' Souza to become free agent after Saturday's UFC on FOX 24 event

  10-04-2017 22:00
  
  Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza is headed to free agency.
  Souza (24-4, 1 NC) has one fight left on his current UFC contract, and he'll complete it this Saturday when he meets Robert Whittaker at UFC on FOX 24 in Kansas City, Mo.
  "We've been going back and forth (with UFC officials) for a while," Souza's manager Gilberto Faria told MMA Fighting. "We still have not reached an agreement on his value, but we will continue to talk after the fight. Our goal is to reach a new agreement shortly. The UFC middlewe
  
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• Henri Hooft Explains Being Out of The Cage During Anthony Johnson’s Retirement

  10-04-2017 21:57
  
  When Anthony Johnson called for his coach Henri Hooft to join him inside the Octagon, he was nowhere to be found. “Rumble” announced his retirement from the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) after being submitted by Daniel Cormier in the main event of UFC 210. It was Johnson’s second attempt at Ultimate Fighting Championship […]
  
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• Kamaru Usman: ‘I Want Neil Magny in Dallas’ at UFC 211

  10-04-2017 20:56
  
  Kamaru Usman has his sights set on Neil Magny. This past Saturday night (April 8), Usman turned in a one-sided performance against Sean Strickland inside the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. Usman earned a unanimous decision victory in the preliminary portion of UFC 210. “The Nigerian Nightmare” extended his winning streak to nine. After the […]
  
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• Audio Emerges of Chris Weidman's UFC 210 Corner; Weidman Thought it Was February

  10-04-2017 20:56 via sherdog.com
  
  Audio of former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman's corner during the critical moments of his April 8 TKO loss to Gegard Mousasi at UFC 210 has come out and it helps to shed light on cageside physicians' decision to not allow Weidman to continue.
  
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• Henri Hooft says Anthony Johnson’s post-MMA career ‘has to do with football’

  10-04-2017 20:25
  
  Anthony Johnson may not be aiming to be the next great linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams, but according to Johnson’s longtime head coach Henri Hooft, the next career for the newly retired UFC light heavyweight contender still has something to do with the gridiron.
  “I’m not going to go into details, because I don’t know the real details, but everybody sees his (social media) pages and it has to do with football,” Hooft said Monday on The MMA Hour. “I don&rsqu
  
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• Jacare Souza on Taking Robert Whittaker Fight: ‘Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained’

  10-04-2017 20:00
  
  For Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza, a bout with Robert Whittaker is another day at the office. Souza sits at the 3rd spot on the official Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight rankings. He will meet Whittaker inside the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri this Saturday night (April 15). The bout will be part of the main […]
  
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• Anthony Johnson Sheds ‘Rumble’ Persona, Reaffirms Retirement in Monday Instagram Post

  10-04-2017 19:49 via sherdog.com
  
  After calling his MMA career quits at 33 years old, after over a decade as a pro fighter and establishing a reputation as perhaps the most devastating hitter in the sport's history, you'd think Anthony Johnson would be keen to remain “Rumble.” Instead, he says he's happy to just be Anthony Johnson again.
  
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• Dominick Cruz Talks Jon Jones Watching UFC 210: ‘It’s Such a Restricting Feeling’

  10-04-2017 19:22
  
  Jon Jones isn’t eligible to compete yet and Dominick Cruz believes that fact ate at him a bit this past Saturday night (April 8). After his successful Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title defense, Daniel Cormier verbally laced into Jimi Manuwa and Jones. The 205-pound champion poked fun at Jones’ ineligibility due to a […]
  
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• ‘Jacare' Souza explains reasoning behind accepting fight with Robert Whittaker

  10-04-2017 19:00
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO — Much of the talk surrounding Ronaldo Souza ahead of his UFC on FOX 24 clash against Robert Whittaker has either been about his quest for the middleweight belt, the fact that he’s not fighting Luke Rockhold or Yoel Romero, or the upcoming title bout between Michael Bisping an Georges St-Pierre.
  Make no mistake about it, though: “Jacare" is not overlooking Whittaker.
  Souza and Whittaker will collide on April 15 in Kansas City, and the Brazilian is aware of the ri
  
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• Dana White on NYSAC: ‘These Guys Have to Get Some Experience’

  10-04-2017 18:46
  
  The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White believes there is plenty of room for improvement with the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC). This past Saturday night (April 8), UFC 210 took place inside the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. The event was headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between Daniel Cormier and […]
  
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• Travis Browne-Alexey Oleynik Heavyweight Clash Targeted for UFC 213 on July 8 in Las Vegas

  10-04-2017 18:23 via sherdog.com
  
  Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight contender Travis Browne is in the worst slump of his career, but if “Hapa” is going to snap that streak, it won’t come against a soft touch.
  
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• Dana White Lookin' for a Fight, Season 2, Episode 2

  10-04-2017 18:00
  
  In the second episode of Dana White Lookin' for a Fight's second season, the guys visit Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota, take a road trip to Mount Rushmore, scout talent in Atlantic City, and more.
  
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• Chris Weidman To Launch NYSAC Appeal on Monday Regarding Gegard Mousasi TKO Controversy

  10-04-2017 17:42 via sherdog.com
  
  To no one’s surprise, Chris Weidman is going to appeal his UFC 210 loss to Gegard Mousasi.
  
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• Charles Oliveira wants to return to featherweight, says weight-cutting issues are over

  10-04-2017 17:00
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. – Charles Oliveira talks to the media at UFC 210 about his submission win over Will Brooks, wanting to return to the featherweight division despite his success at lightweight, his career, and much more.
  
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• Anthony Johnson issues farewell to MMA: ‘The End of Rumble’

  10-04-2017 16:00
  
  A new day has officially dawned for Anthony Johnson.
  In the aftermath of his shocking retirement at UFC 210, the man they call “Rumble” took to social media on Monday to issue his farewell to mixed martial arts and thank his supporters for their love and support over his 12-year career. Johnson signed off his message by announcing “The End of Rumble.” Check that out below. Hello Monday!A new beginning starts today and I am so happy about that... My body can recover and I
  
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• Urijah Faber’s Legendary Career is now Hall of Fame-Worthy

  10-04-2017 15:51
  
  During UFC 210 this past Saturday night, it was revealed that former WEC champion Urijah Faber would be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. Faber will join the honor roll this coming July as part of the ceremony during International Fight Week in Las Vegas. “The California Kid” has not only built a brand […]
  
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• Dana White, Crew Converge on Sturgis in “Lookin’ for a Fight”

  10-04-2017 15:48
  
  UFC president Dana White, former champion Matt Serra and ex-fighter Din Thomas return for another episode of “Lookin’ for a Fight.” In this episode, White and company embark on an adventure to South Dakota for the annual Sturgis rally. While there, they see Mount Rushmore, a tattoo cover-up and get a front row seat to […]
  
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• Jon Jones on taking male-enhancement pills: ‘I highly recommend it’

  10-04-2017 15:00
  
  It’s not like Jon Jones regrets the idea of using male enhancement pills in and of itself. The former UFC light heavyweight champion has used them on several occasions and maintains to this day he enjoys the experience.
  “I have been in the UFC many, many years, and I have taken sex pills several times throughout my adult life,” Jones said at a Friday press conference in Buffalo before UFC 210. “Highly recommend it, guys. f**king great. It’s awesome.”
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• The MMA Hour with Daniel Cormier, Urijah Faber, Patrick Côté, Henri Hooft, Michelle Waterson, Matt Riddle

  10-04-2017 14:00
  
  The MMA Hour is back in your life. Below is a rundown of Monday's show:
  1:00 p.m. ET -- Daniel Cormier will reflect on his win over Anthony Johnson at UFC 210.
  1:25 p.m. -- Urijah Faber will talk about being a part of the 2017 UFC Hall of Fame induction class.
  1:45 p.m. -- Anthony Johnson's coach, Henri Hooft, will discuss Johnson's loss to Cormier and his surprising retirement.
  2:05 p.m. -- Patrick Côté will talk about why he decided to retire following his loss to Thiago Alve
  
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• Morning Report: Dana White in talks with Mayweather’s team for ‘a while now,’ expects McGregor fight to happen

  10-04-2017 14:00
  
  Over the weekend, the UFC held their biggest event of the year so far: a light heavyweight title rematch between Daniel Cormier and Anthony Johnson. After the event, Dana White attended the post-fight press conference, and despite the plethora of strange and noteworthy events that transpired in the 48 hours prior (towelgate,the Pearl Gonzalez fiasco, the Mousasi-Weidman cluster, Rumble’s sudden retirement, etc...) the hottest topic in MMA still found a way to sneak in there: Conor McGregor
  
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• UFC.com, NESN discuss Mousasi-Weidman finish

  10-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC.com's Matt Parrino and NESN.com's Andre Khatchaturian recap the co-main event from UFC 210, where Gegard Mousasi defeated Chris Weidman in a controversial finish. Read the Full Article Here
  
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• UFC 210 Talking Points: Making sense of the madness in Buffalo

  10-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  BUFFALO Daniel Cormier said he was planning to stand with Anthony Johnson at UFC 210 and go blow-for-blow with the scariest striker on the planet. In the early stages of their main event rematch Saturday night, “DC” landed a big right hand that may have been an indication of the champion’s ambitious strategy.But after a few exchanges it was “Rumble” who flipped the script and began looking for a takedown against one of the most dominant wrestlers in the history of m
  
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• UFC 210 rewind: What you got right & wrong

  10-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Think you know how the next fight card will play out? Play UFC Pick 'EmIt felt like déjà vu all over again in the main event of UFC 210 on Saturday night, as Daniel Cormier submitted Anthony "Rumble" Johnson to cap off a 13-fight card in Buffalo.Cormier won the fight in exactly the same manner as he did the first time he faced Johnson in 2015, but this time around he actually got the job done in less than two rounds. Cormier had to weather an early storm from the heavy-handed Johns
  
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• On the Rise: Kansas City Edition

  10-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  From a sophomore appearance more than two decades in the making to a freshman showing in a city that has become the de facto home for Invicta FC, the UFC ventures from Buffalo, New York to Kansas City, Missouri this week, arriving in “The Show Me State” for a star-studded UFC on FOX engagement headlined by flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson defending his title against surging challenger Wilson Reis.This is one of the more impressive collections of fights assembled by the UFC match
  
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• Must read! Excerpt from Michelle Waterson book

  10-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC strawweight Michelle Waterson faces the biggest fight of her career Saturday against Rose Namajunas in the co-main event of UFC FIGHT NIGHT: Johnson vs Reis at Sprint Center in Kansas City.Waterson’s story, from her deep martial arts background that led to her unique nickname “The Karate Hottie,” to her rise from Invicta to UFC, as well as her proud identity as mother to daughter Araya, 6, is featured in a downloadable e-book, titled “Meet the Fighter: Michelle Waters
  
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• Making sense of Rumble's stunning retirement

  10-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The members of the UFC’s light heavyweight division sleep a lot easier tonight, knowing that Anthony Johnson won’t be around to throw hammers at them anymore. That was the consensus after “Rumble” announced his retirement from the sport of mixed martial arts on Saturday, just moments after losing his championship rematch with Daniel Cormier in the main event of UFC 210.
  He left it in there! @Anthony_Rumble retires after #UFC210 pic.twitter.com/uJwCjfqDoE— UFC (@ufc)
  
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• Making sense of Cormier-Johnson and Rumble's retirement

  10-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC.com's Matt Parrino and NESN.com's Andre Khatchaturian recap the main event from UFC 210, Daniel Cormier defeated Anthony Johnson to retain his light heavyweight title. The analysts also discuss Rumble's surprising retirement and where Cormier fits in to the world pound-4-pound discussion. Read the Full Article Here
  
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• KC Cheat Sheet: All you need to know before Fight Night

  10-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Think you know how the next fight card will play out? Play UFC Pick 'EmFlyweight champion Demetrious Johnson will attempt to make history on Saturday night in Kansas City when he faces Wilson Reis, as he has an opportunity to tie Anderson Silva for the most title defenses in UFC history. Johnson is the only flyweight champion the UFC has ever known, and he has stormed through the 125-pound division for several years, but now Reis is the last obstacle standing in his way as he goes for a 10th con
  
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• Cote leaves lasting legacy in Octagon

  10-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  If former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre is considered the most influential mixed martial artist to emerge from Canada, then Patrick Cote has to be right behind GSP on the importance scale in the Great White North. And while he never got to wear championship gold in the UFC, having the respect of fans and peers for his nearly 15-year pro career certainly means something to the Quebec native, who announced his retirement Saturday night after his UFC 210 bout against Thiago Alves.It wasn&
  
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• Bellator 176: Rafael Carvalho vs. Melvin Manhoef 2 video highlights

  10-04-2017 06:00
  
  Check out the highlights of Bellator 176: Rafael Carvalho vs. Melvin Manhoef 2, which took place on Saturday, April 8 at the Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italy.
  Below are the official results of the event:
  Rafael Carvalho def. Melvin Manhoef via knockout (Round 4, 3:15)
  Anastasia Yankova def. Elina Kallionidou via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
  Mihail Nica def. Samba Coulibaly via submission (anaconda choke) (Round 1, 0:36)
  Valeriu Mircea def. Djamil Chan via majority decision (28-28, 29-2
  
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• Thiago Alves vs. Patrick Cote full fight video highlights

  10-04-2017 04:00
  
  Watch Thiago Alves vs. Patrick Cote full fight video highlights from UFC 210's main card above, courtesy of FOX Sports.
  UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2 took place April 8 at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Veteran welterweights Thiago Alves (22-11) and Patrick Cote (23-11) locked horns on the night's main card, which aired live on pay-per-view. Catch the video highlights above.
  For more on Alves vs. Cote, check out the play-by-play courtesy of MMAFighting.com's Jed Meshew.Round
  
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• Anthony Johnson Open to Fight With Fellow ‘Alpha Male’ Jon Jones if he Returns

  10-04-2017 03:29
  
  Anthony Johnson has retired from mixed martial arts (MMA), but a fight with Jon Jones would intrigue him if he were to make a comeback. Following another submission loss to Daniel Cormier for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title, Johnson announced his retirement from the sport. The news came as a shock to […]
  
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• Daniel Cormier Calls Jon Jones ‘Cialis Boy’ in Response to Towel-Gate Comments

  10-04-2017 03:13
  
  Daniel Cormier believes Jon “Cialis Boy” Jones needs to spend some time in detention. Cormier is coming off a successful Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title defense against Anthony Johnson.  The two engaged in a rematch for the 205-pound gold inside the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. They competed in the main event of UFC 210. […]
  
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• UFC legends Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture turn back the clock, do some training together

  10-04-2017 03:00
  
  Ah, the good old days.
  Two of the most storied fighters in the history of the UFC got together this weekend and put the gloves back on like old times. Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture did some light wrestling sparring at Jay Glazer’s Unbreakable gym in West Hollywood and it was gloriously captured on video (h/t Fancy Combat). “The Iceman” looked like he still had that trademark takedown defense. Sylvester Stallone was even in the house. Back to the grind@unbreakableperformance A
  
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• Despite Quick UFC 210 Finish, Charles Oliveira Wants to Return to Featherweight

  10-04-2017 02:00
  
  Quickly dispatching of a former Bellator champion isn’t enough for Charles Oliveira to stay at lightweight. Oliveira returned to the lightweight division last night (April 8) against Will Brooks. The fight didn’t last long as “do Bronx” was able to lock in a rear-naked choke and force the tap early in the opening frame. Despite […]
  
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• Charles Oliveira vs. Will Brooks full fight video highlights

  10-04-2017 02:00
  
  Watch Charles Oliveira vs. Will Brooks full fight video highlights from UFC 210's main card above, courtesy of FOX Sports.
  UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2 took place April 8 at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Former Bellator lightweight champion Will Brooks (19-3) and longtime featherweight contender Charles Oliveira (22-7, 1 NC) squared off on the night's main card, which aired live on pay-per-view. Catch the video highlights above.
  For more on Oliveira vs. Brooks, check out the&nb
  
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• Gegard Mousasi on UFC 210 Controversy: ‘I Don’t Give a F*ck, I Won’

  10-04-2017 01:17
  
  Gegard Mousasi isn’t convinced that Chris Weidman wanted to continuing fighting at UFC 210. Last night’s (April 8) co-main event inside the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY was marred by controversy. In the second round, Mousasi hit Weidman in the head with a knee to the head. Referee Dan Miragliotta initially deemed it as an […]
  
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• Royce Gracie Doesn’t Like Rule Changes For Proposed ‘Legend’s League’

  10-04-2017 00:45
  
  Royce Gracie doesn’t agree with rule changes should a “Legend’s League” ever materialize. The legendary mixed martial arts (MMA) competitor is well aware of Vitor Belfort’s attempt to put the spotlight back on the MMA greats of yesteryear. Gracie certainly sees a place for legends in the sport today. He defeated Ken Shamrock at Bellator […]
  
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• UFC 210 Reebok Payouts: Daniel Cormier Emerges as Top Earner

  10-04-2017 00:21
  
  The UFC 210 Reebok payouts have been released. Last night (April 8), UFC 210 took place inside the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. In the main event, Anthony Johnson challenged Daniel Cormier for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title. Like their first encounter, Cormier was able to lock in a rear-naked choke to […]
  
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• John Wayne Parr scores vicious head-kick knockout at Bellator Kickboxing 5

  10-04-2017 00:00
  
  John Wayne Parr made quite a Bellator Kickboxing debut.The 40-year-old kick boxer scored a vicious head-kick knockout over Nando Calzetta at Bellator Kickboxing 5, which took place on Saturday at the Pala Alpitour in Torino, Italy.This victory extended Parr’s current win streak to four in a row and improved his extensive professional record to 97-32-1. This finish also marked the Aussie’s 45th career knockout.Below is Parr’s knockout along with a post-fight message:
  .@johnwayne
  
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