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• Anthony Smith knocks out Andrew Sanchez in devastating comeback at UFC on FOX 24

  15-04-2017 23:48
  
  Anthony Smith pulled off one of the wildest comebacks of 2017.In his middleweight fight against Andrew Sanchez during the UFC Fight Pass preliminary portion of Saturday’s UFC on FOX 24, Smith found himself entering the third and final round of the fight needing to a finish after being controlled by Sanchez in the opening two rounds. But despite the odds not being on his favor, Smith was able to connect with a series of punches followed by a head kick to stop Sanchez with just a minute rema
  
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• Wilson Reis vs. Hector Sandoval full fight video

  15-04-2017 21:00
  
  At UFC 201 back in July 2016, Wilson Reis battled Hector Sandoval in the preliminary portion of the card. That night, Reis improved his professional MMA record to 21-6 by scoring a first-round submission over Sandoval. Following his rear-naked choke win, Reis went on to defeat Ulka Sasaki at UFC 208, extending his win streak to three in a row.
  Now, the Brazilian is scheduled to challenge Demetrious Johnson for the flyweight belt in the main event of UFC on FOX 24. The event is set to take place
  
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• Ex-WSOF Champ Marlon Moraes to Make Octagon Debut vs. Raphael Assuncao at UFC 212

  15-04-2017 20:07 via sherdog.com
  
  Former World Series of Fighting bantamweight titlist Marlon Moraes will make his Octagon debut against Raphael Assuncao at UFC 212 on June 3.
  
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• Bibiano Fernandes: Demetrious Johnson is ready for Wilson Reis' jiu-jitsu

  15-04-2017 19:00
  
  Demetrious Johnson is looking to make history in Kansas City, tying Anderson Silva's record for most title defenses in UFC history, and one training partner guarantees he’s ready for Wilson Reis’ best weapon Saturday night.
  A decorate grappler, Reis earned a shot at the UFC flyweight champion after winning three straight. Reis takes on Johnson in the main event of UFC on FOX 24, and predicted a dominating submission victory.
  “Mighty Mouse” was never finished in 10 years a
  
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• Ketlen Vieira wants to be the female version of Jose Aldo in the UFC

  15-04-2017 18:00
  
  Though her nickname is “The Phenom,” Ketlen Vieira is actually inspired by another UFC star.
  Vieira, an unbeaten fighter with five finishes over seven wins, successfully debuted in the UFC with a split decision victory over Kelly Faszholz in October. Then she decided to move to Rio de Janeiro to have better training ahead of her UFC on FOX 24 clash with Ashlee Evans-Smith in Kansas City.
  "I made this decision to move to Rio de Janeiro to work hard, inside and outside the camp,”
  
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• Ricardo Liborio injured, out of ADCC 2017 ‘Stars Superfight’ with Chael Sonnen

  15-04-2017 17:30
  
  ADCC’s upcoming event in Finland has lost one of its superfights.
  American Top Team leader Ricardo Liborio, who was scheduled to face Bellator light heavyweight Chael Sonnen at the ADCC 2017 event in September, told MMA Fighting that he has suffered a knee injury and won’t be able to recover in time to compete.
  Liborio, who defeated Ze Mario Sperry at ADCC 2015’s ‘Stars Superfight’ in Sao Paulo, Brazil, said that he tore his ACL and will need to go under the knife.
  
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• UFC on FOX 24: Johnson vs. Reis odds, gambling guide

  15-04-2017 17:00
  
  Welcome MMA bettors, speculators, and gambling lurkers! We’re back at it again for another week of comprehensive gambling analysis from your friends at MMA Fighting. This weekend’s fight card breaks a long drought of non-PPV UFC cards and it’s headlined by one of the best title fights possible, so it should be a good weekend.
  For those of you who are new here (or for those who have forgotten), this aims to be an exhaustive preview of the fights and the odds, with my own persona
  
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• Watch Sabina Mazo’s Brutal Head Kick Knockout of Jamie Thorton at LFA 9

  15-04-2017 16:42
  
  If there’s one thing MMA fans universally love, it’s a head kick KO. LFA 9, which unfolded Friday night in Shawnee, Oklahoma, was happy to provide just that. In the first round of their flyweight duel last night, “The Colombian Queen” Sabina Mazo got Jamie Thorton napping, and made her pay. You can watch the […]
  
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• Bellator 178: “In Camp” Video with Returning Featherweight Champ Daniel Straus

  15-04-2017 16:25
  
  Bellator 177 went down last night live from Hungry, and already, the promotion is looking ahead to its next card. Taking place Friday, April 21 from Uncasville, Connecticut, Bellator 178 features the return of featherweight champion Daniel Straus, defending his 145lb title against Patricio “Pitbull” Freire. When the two meet in the main event, it’ll […]
  
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• Fightweets: ‘Jacare’ Souza, Gegard Mousasi, and free agency

  15-04-2017 16:00
  
  A second UFC fight card in as many weeks, the latest set of free-agent dealings, and fresh batches of controversy all around. Maybe we’re not back into big-fight mode, but it sure seems like the worst of the lull is over. So let’s get right into things ...Jacare, Mousasi, middleweights, and free agency@hunt5588: With Jacare's new 8 fight deal, does this show a possible re-commitment to free agents from WME-IMG?
  First off, I got a bunch of questions related to Ronald “Jacare&rdq
  
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• UFC on FOX 24 start time, TV schedule for Demetrious Johnson vs. Wilson Reis

  15-04-2017 15:00
  
  The UFC on FOX 24 start time, TV schedule is for the Johnson vs. Reis event at the Sprint Center in Kansas City on Saturday night. The fight card is broken into three different parts, each airing on three different mediums. This post will help explain which fights are airing where and at which times.The main card airs on FOX beginning at 8 p.m. ET. It is listed as follows:
  Demetrious Johnson vs. Wilson Reis
  Rose Namajunas vs. Michelle Waterson
  Ronaldo Souza vs. Robert Whittaker
  Jeremy Stephens v
  
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• The evolution of Rose Namajunas runs as deep as the strawweight division

  15-04-2017 14:00
  
  Hard to believe, but the UFC women’s strawweight division will (officially) turn three this year. It’s actually been a lot of fun sorting it out, especially with the original bundle of straws being dropped into the aquarium reality of The Ultimate Fighter franchise like a kind of divisional meet-and-greet. That season — the most compelling in years — gave rise to Angela Hill (today’s Twitter titan), the confectionary duo of Bec Rawlings and Angela Magana (still doub
  
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• UFC on FOX 24 predictions

  15-04-2017 13:00
  
  The first and only flyweight champion in UFC history will attempt to tie the record of all-time great Anderson Silva for the most consecutive title defenses in the company’s history come Saturday night. The champ Demetrious Johnson will be attempting to get his tenth consecutive title defense by taking on top contender Wilson Reis in the main event of UFC on FOX 24. This is one of the best FOX cards in recent time, as it also features crucial divisional bouts with Rose Namajunas vs. Michel
  
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• UFC on FOX 24 Results: Johnson vs. Reis

  15-04-2017 08:00
  
  MMA Fighting has UFC on FOX 24 results for the Johnson vs. Reis fight card Saturday night at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.In the main event, Demetrious Johnson will square off against Wilson Reis in a flyweight championship contest with Johnson able to tie Anderson Silva's record of 10 straight title defenses. Rose Namajunas will face Michelle Waterson in a key strawweight contest in the co-main event.Check out the UFC on FOX 24 results below.
  Main card (FOX, 8 p.m. E
  
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• Tom Duquesnoy has arrived; finishes Williams is debut

  15-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  DUQUESNOY vs. WILLIAMSFrench bantamweight phenom Tom Duquesnoy delivered big in his UFC debut, halting Patrick Williams in the second round.After starting the fight with some wild haymakers, Williams got the fight to the mat, but Duquesnoy rose to his feet quickly. Williams continued to be the busier of the two though, and with two minutes left, he rattled Duquesnoy with a right hand. The Frenchman returned the favor 30 seconds later, and he began finding his range even though he was now sportin
  
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• Tom Duquesnoy has arrived; finishes Williams in debut

  15-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  DUQUESNOY vs. WILLIAMSFrench bantamweight phenom Tom Duquesnoy delivered big in his UFC debut, halting Patrick Williams in the second round.After starting the fight with some wild haymakers, Williams got the fight to the mat, but Duquesnoy rose to his feet quickly. Williams continued to be the busier of the two though, and with two minutes left, he rattled Duquesnoy with a right hand. The Frenchman returned the favor 30 seconds later, and he began finding his range even though he was now sportin
  
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• Sterling snaps skid, get UD win on FIGHT PASS

  15-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  STERLING vs. MENDESBantamweight contender Aljamain Sterling snapped a two-fight losing streak, putting together a steady effort in outpointing Augusto Mendes over three rounds.Scores were 29-28 across the board.Firing bombs from the start, Sterling wasn’t landing, but he used his striking to get a takedown in the second minute. After controlling matters there, Mendes was able to use a leg lock attempt to get back to his feet, and then it was the Brazilian showing off his striking as he roc
  
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• Namajunas submits Waterson; Whittaker finishes Jacare

  15-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  NAMAJUNAS vs. WATERSONIn Saturday’s UFC Fight Night co-main event at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Rose Namajunas closed in on a shot at the strawweight title with a spectacular second-round submission of Michelle Waterson.“I feel like I can go all the way to the belt and hold it for a while,” said Namajunas, who has her sights set on the winner of the UFC 211 bout between 115-pound champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk and challenger Jessica Andrade. “Joanna or whoever’s gon
  
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• Marlon Moraes makes UFC debut in June against Assuncao

  15-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Highly-regarded former World Series of Fighting bantamweight champion Marlon Moraes will get a home game in his UFC debut, as he faces No. 3-ranked contender Raphael Assuncao at UFC 212 on Jun. 3Also made official for the UFC 212 event is a strawweight matchup between Viviane Pereira and Jamie Moyle.In the main event of UFC 212, which airs live on Pay-Per-View from Jeunesse Arena, Jose Aldo meets Max Holloway for the undisputed UFC featherweight championship.A native of Nova Friburgo who has bec
  
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• Johnson ties Silva's record with submission of Reis in KC

  15-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Already the best fighter in the world, pound for pound, Demetrious Johnson started making his case as the best ever, as he submitted Wilson Reis in three rounds Saturday at Kansas City’s Sprint Center, tying Anderson Silva’s record for most successful UFC title defenses with his 10th consecutive win in defense of his flyweight crown.“It was a good, damn night,” Johnson grinned after the bout.It was better than that, as the UFC’s first and only 125-pound champion con
  
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• Fight Night Kansas City live results

  15-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Who were the winners at UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Reis? Click below to get the results for all the fights at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, April 15, 2017.Johnson vs Reis | Namajunas vs Waterson | Souza vs Whittaker | Stephens vs Moicano | Volkov vs Nelson | Williams vs Duquesnoy | Green vs Magomedov | Smolka vs Elliott | Sterling vs Mendes | Clark vs Collier | Smith vs Sanchez | Cummings vs Coy | Evans-Smith vs VieiraUFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Reis main cardAction start
  
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• Fight Night Kansas City final results

  15-04-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Who were the winners at UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Reis? Click below to get the results for all the fights at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, April 15, 2017.Johnson vs Reis | Namajunas vs Waterson | Souza vs Whittaker | Stephens vs Moicano | Volkov vs Nelson | Williams vs Duquesnoy | Green vs Magomedov | Smolka vs Elliott | Sterling vs Mendes | Clark vs Collier | Smith vs Sanchez | Cummings vs Coy | Evans-Smith vs VieiraUFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Reis main card Main event:
  
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• Demetrious Johnson vs. Henry Cejudo full fight video

  15-04-2017 07:00
  
  At UFC 197 back in April 2016, Demetrious Johnson battled Olympic wrestler Henry Cejudo to defend his flyweight belt in the co-main event of the card. It was a short bout that lasted a little less than three minutes, as Johnson stopped Cejudo with a knee to the body followed by a series of punches. The victory marked Johnson’s eighth consecutive title defense.Now, a year and one title defense later, Johnson is scheduled to face Wilson Reis in the main event of UFC on FOX 24, which takes pl
  
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• Roufusport Prospect Stots Outpoints Emerson, Claims 135-Pound Gold at Victory FC 56

  15-04-2017 06:52 via sherdog.com
  
  Raufeon Stots passed the most significant test of his career to date and earned himself some championship hardware in the process.
  
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• Sabina Mazo destroys Jamie Thorton with vicious head-kick KO at LFA 9

  15-04-2017 06:08
  
  The Legacy Fighting Alliance show tonight in Shawnee, Oklahoma was not without its highlight reel moments.In fact, Sabina Mazo scored a ridiculous knockout of Jamie Thorton late in the first round of their bout at the Firelake Casino, one that will surely be in consideration for KO of the Year for 2017.
  Check out the video below. Mazo lands a perfectly timed head kick that stiffens Thorton, and sends her straight back to end the bout.
  Savage head kick KO. Sabina "Colombian Queen" Mazo KTFO's Jam
  
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• Roy Nelson: ‘Anybody I’ve Ever Tried to Get a Rematch, They Don’t Want to Fight me Again’

  15-04-2017 05:59
  
  There are plenty of rematches Roy Nelson would like to have, but has never gotten. “Big Country” clashes with Alexander Volkov tomorrow night (April 15) inside the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. This heavyweight tilt is scheduled for the preliminary portion of the UFC on FOX 24 event. Before doing battle with Volkov, Nelson spoke […]
  
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• Bellator MMA Bantamweight Champion Eduardo Dantas Edges Leandro Higo in Non-Title Affair

  15-04-2017 05:32 via sherdog.com
  
  Eduardo Dantas played to his advantages under less-than-ideal circumstances.
  
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• Myron Dennis Squeaks Past Danilo Marques in Legacy Fighting Alliance 9 Headliner

  15-04-2017 05:31 via sherdog.com
  
  “The Ultimate Fighter 23” quarterfinalist Myron Dennis had to dig deep against Brazilian brawler Danilo Marques in the Legacy Fighting Alliance 9 main event on Friday at the Firelake Arena in Shawnee, Oklahoma. It almost was not enough.
  
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• Fresh off Bellator 177 Victory, Daniel Weichel Wants Bellator 178 Seat

  15-04-2017 05:24
  
  Daniel Weichel scored his fourth consecutive win Friday at Bellator 177, defeating John Teixeira in the co-main event in Budapest, Hungary. On the heels of that performance, coupled with 11 wins in his last 12 fights, Weichel believes he is next in line for the featherweight title. Daniel Straus is set to defend his belt […]
  
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• Rafael dos Anjos on Past Weight Cuts: ‘I Don’t Need to Kill Myself & Earn This Salary’

  15-04-2017 05:14
  
  Rafael dos Anjos can’t hide his joy in not having to do tough weight cuts for every fight from now on. As a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight champion, dos Anjos was once at the top of the 155-pound division. Losses to Eddie Alvarez and Tony Ferguson made dos Anjos realize that the weight […]
  
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• Bellator 177 results: Eduardo Dantas takes split decision over Leandro Higo in Budapest

  15-04-2017 05:14
  
  It wasn’t for the bantamweight title in the end, but Bellator champion Eduardo Dantas still made his trip to Budapest, Hungary count.
  Dantas was faced with taking on fellow Brazilian Leandro Higo, who was a late replacement for Darrion Caldwell. He was able to stick and move, using his jab to great effect in keeping his counterpart guessing for much of the otherwise uneventful main event. Dantas controlled the tempo from the opening horn, using his movement to stay out of any real danger.
  
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• Bellator 177 Results: Eduardo Dantas Shines in Budapest

  15-04-2017 05:11
  
  Eduardo Dantas prepared for a five-round battle with his Bellator bantamweight title on the line. Instead, he settled for grinding out a three-round split decision over Leandro Higo Friday night at Bellator 177. The event aired via tape-delay from Budapest, Hungary on Spike. Higo, making his promotional debut after winning the Legacy Fighting Alliance title, […]
  
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• Augusto Mendes Doesn’t Feel He’s a Good Match-up For Aljamain Sterling

  15-04-2017 04:30
  
  Augusto Mendes has confidence in his abilities to overcome Aljamain Sterling. The two Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweights are set to do battle tomorrow night (April 15) inside the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The bout will take place as part of the UFC on FOX 24 card. For Mendes, this is a chance […]
  
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• Charles Oliveira Says There’s no Need For NYSAC Suspension

  15-04-2017 03:47
  
  Charles Oliveira doesn’t see the point in his 60-day suspension. Oliveira is coming off a first-round submission win over former Bellator lightweight title holder Will Brooks. The two met at UFC 210 this past Saturday night (April 8) inside the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. After the fight, “do Bronx” jumped next to the cage […]
  
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• Invicta FC 23 Filled with Flyweight Fights in Kansas City

  15-04-2017 03:45
  
  UFC on FOX 24 goes down Saturday from Kansas City, and Invicta FC will return to the area next month. Invicta FC 23 takes place May 20 from the Scottish Rite Temple in Kansas City and streams live on UFC Fight Pass. In the main event, former flyweight title challenger Vanessa Porto meets unbeaten Agnieszka […]
  
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• Louis Smolka on Tim Elliot Fight: ‘It’s a Legitimate Shot at Getting Back on Track’

  15-04-2017 03:00
  
  Louis Smolka is trying not to be overwhelmed by his chance to redeem himself. Smolka has seen better days under the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) banner. After going on a four-fight winning streak, Smolka was stunned by Brandon Moreno in a first-round submission loss. “Da Last Samurai” then fell to Ray Borg by unanimous decision. […]
  
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• Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza Signs new Deal Ahead of UFC on FOX 24

  15-04-2017 01:36
  
  With the final fight on his contract approaching Saturday night at UFC on FOX 24, officials and top middleweight contender Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza have worked out a new deal. Souza’s new contract is for eight fights and will begin with his bout vs. Robert Whittaker from Kansas City. UFC president Dana White posted a picture […]
  
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• Cris Cyborg calls for UFC to book her next fight or release her

  15-04-2017 01:31
  
  Three weeks have passed since Cris Cyborg publicly called out UFC titleholder Germaine de Randamie for a UFC 214 showdown, and still, nothing is on the books. And if her recent social media activity is any indication, the women’s pound-for-pound great is getting tired of waiting.
  Cyborg turned her attention towards UFC officials on Friday afternoon, calling for the promotion to book her next fight or release her in a tweet that tagged both UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby and UFC president Dana
  
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• Cris Cyborg Issues Demands for Fight or ‘Release Me’

  15-04-2017 01:30
  
  As far as Cris Cyborg is concerned, she isn’t getting any younger. After vacating the Invicta FC featherweight title, Cyborg expected to be placed in a bout with UFC champion Germaine de Randamie. But that hasn’t happened yet. Cyborg, who was granted a retroactive TUE for using a banned substance in February, is eligible to […]
  
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• Free Live Stream: ACB 57 Payback ‘Magomedov vs Yan 2’ (10 a.m. ET)

  15-04-2017 01:25 via sherdog.com
  
  Watch a free live stream of Saturday's ACB 57 card at 10 a.m. ET:
  
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• UFC on FOX 24 weigh-in staredowns

  15-04-2017 01:12
  
  KANSAS CITY -- The stars of UFC on FOX 24, including UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson and challenger Wilson Reis and strawweight contenders Rose Namajunas and Michelle Waterson, squared off for the final time Friday before the event Saturday night at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
  Rose Namajunas vs. Michelle WatersonRonaldo Souza vs. Robert Whittaker
  
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