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• Chris Weidman shows support for Paige VanZant in 'sexy' way

  04-05-2017 22:39
  
  Paige VanZant is not the only fighter making provocative videos showing off the latest Reebok collection.
  Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman took to Twitter on Thursday to impersonate the 23-year-old VanZant and recreate the controversial video the strawweight fighter made earlier this week, advertising the ‘black and white’ Reebok collection in a seductive manner. VanZant’s video, which has now been deleted, caused a lot of controversy between her fellow UFC fighte
  
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• UFC 211 Free Fight: Watch Junior dos Santos vs. Stipe Miocic 1

  04-05-2017 21:41
  
  With UFC 211 just over a week away, the promotion has made the first fight between headliners Junior dos Santos and Stipe Miocic available. dos Santos vs. Miocic 1 took place way back in December 2014, and saw the Brazilian former champ edge a decision win against Miocic. It was the Ohio native Miocic (16–2), […]
  
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• Stipe Miocic’s lesson from first fight with Junior dos Santos: ‘I belong’

  04-05-2017 21:12
  
  The first battle between Stipe Miocic and Junior dos Santos was one of the most grueling affairs you’ll ever see. The heavyweight went toe-to-toe for 25 minutes at UFC on FOX 13 in Phoenix, with dos Santos, the former champion, using every bit of his veteran guile to gut out a unanimous decision.
  Miocic came out of the bout a winner in his own way, though. While Dos Santos had long been accustomed to the biggest fights, this was Miocic’s first major test on network television.
  The le
  
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• Jessica Andrade Says Joanna Jedrzejczyk Doesn’t Put a Lot of Power in Her Punches

  04-05-2017 20:09
  
  Jessica Andrade doesn’t appear to be concerned about the punching power of Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Andrade is set to compete in the biggest fight of her professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career. She will challenge Jedrzejczyk for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strawweight title. This will be “Bate Estaca’s” first UFC title bout. The two will […]
  
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• Amanda Nunes-Valentina Shevchenko Title Bout Targeted for UFC 213 in Las Vegas

  04-05-2017 19:58 via sherdog.com
  
  Amanda Nunes will defend her bantamweight crown in a rematch against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 213 on July 8.
  
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• UFC 211 media conference call audio

  04-05-2017 18:00
  
  At the UFC 211 media conference call, UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic, former UFC champion Junior dos Santos, UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Jessica Andrade will answer questions from the media Thursday afternoon. The video is expected to begin at 1 p.m. ET.
  
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• UFC signs undefeated lightweight Justin Gaethje

  04-05-2017 17:30
  
  The UFC lightweight division just got more stacked.
  Justin Gaethje, who held the World Series of Fighting 155-pound championship for three years, has officially signed with the UFC, the fighter announced Wednesday night on Twitter.
  The UFC has yet to officially announce a date and opponent for Gaethje’s promotional debut.
  Gaethje will enter the Octagon for the first time holding a perfect 17-0 record with only two wins coming by way of decision.
  The 28-year-old lightweight was one of the f
  
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• Danny Roberts vs. Bobby Nash Set for UFC Fight Night 113 in Scotland

  04-05-2017 17:29 via sherdog.com
  
  A welterweight bout pitting Danny Roberts against Bobby Nash has been added to the UFC Fight Night 113 lineup.
  
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• Justin Gaethje Says UFC Contract Signed, Wants ‘Scariest Lightweight Possible’

  04-05-2017 17:06 via sherdog.com
  
  Justin Gaethje is looking for the biggest challenge possible in his Octagon debut.
  
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• Nate Diaz ‘not buying’ Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather: ‘Remember wolf tickets?’

  04-05-2017 17:00
  
  Nate Diaz took a page out of his brother’s book when describing the potential boxing match between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
  Diaz isn’t sure if the fight will happen, thinks it’s mostly hype and can’t help but to laugh about Mayweather saying that McGregor has a shot to beat him in boxing.
  “Why is Mayweather telling everybody that McGregor has a chance?” Diaz told Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour. “Man, they’re
  
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• Addition of Women’s Flyweight Division to UFC Not Official, Despite Announcement

  04-05-2017 16:47 via sherdog.com
  
  The women’s flyweight division hasn’t found a home in the UFC just yet.
  
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• Victory FC 57 Weigh-in Results: All Four Title Fight Combatants on Weight

  04-05-2017 16:45 via sherdog.com
  
  Victory Fighting Championship will see its heavyweight title at stake on Friday night.
  
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• LFA 11 Weigh-in Results: Matthew Frincu, Late Replacement Maicon Mendonca on Point

  04-05-2017 16:45 via sherdog.com
  
  Legacy Fighting Alliance is slated to electrify Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona, Friday night with a stellar middleweight encounter as the headliner, but even with an injury to a key fighter on the marquee, it’s all systems go.
  
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• South Korea’s Battlefield FC has yet to pay multiple fighters from last card

  04-05-2017 16:00
  
  Battlefield Fighting Championships made its debut in March to some fanfare. Now, some fighters from the card are just battling to get their money.
  Multiple fighters told MMA Fighting that they have yet to be paid by Battlefield FC for their fights on the March 18 card in Seoul, South Korea. Asian MMA website thefightnation.com was the first to report the story last week.
  Sarah Kaufman, who defeated Jessica-Rose Clark in the co-main event of the show, said Battlefield officials told fighters on t
  
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• Paul Redmond to Face Rob Sinclair in BAMMA 30 Main Event in Dublin on July 7

  04-05-2017 16:00 via sherdog.com
  
  The British Association of Mixed Martial Arts,announced that it will return to Dublin, Ireland, on July 7, and a pair of lightweight showdowns have been revealed.
  
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• Ep. 20: MMA News Podcast With Jose ‘Froggy’ Estrada

  04-05-2017 15:44
  
  Another week means another episode of the MMA News Podcast. For the 20th time, Josh Stephens and Tim Thompson serve as hosts of the MMA News Podcast. As is the case with episodes prior, episode 20 is powered by Pony Keg Sports. The guys get the podcast going by talking about the latest news in […]
  
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• Tony Ferguson: ‘Khabib, McGregor, & Nate Diaz Are a Bunch of B*tches’

  04-05-2017 15:08
  
  Tony Ferguson isn’t shying away from his opinions on three top Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweights. “El Cucuy” finds himself looking for a fight. He was supposed to have an interim 155-pound title bout against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 209. That didn’t happen as Nurmagomedov pulled out of the fight due to complications from weight […]
  
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• John Hackleman on Potential Chuck Liddell Return: ‘It Would Depend on The Match’

  04-05-2017 14:45
  
  John Hackleman isn’t ruling out a potential mixed martial arts (MMA) return for Chuck Liddell. Hackleman coached Liddell throughout his career and is a friend of “The Iceman.” Throughout the years, Hackleman has seen Liddell climb the top of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) light heavyweight division. The former UFC champion has been retired since […]
  
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• Morning Reportf: Tony Ferguson goes off on ‘b**ch’ Nate Diaz: ‘You’re in the wrong sport. Go try tennis’

  04-05-2017 14:00
  
  Yesterday, Nate Diaz spoke with Ariel Helwani on a special edition of The MMA Hour where he talked about all sorts of things, among them, why he most likely wouldn’t be fighting Tony Ferguson at UFC 213. Diaz said that Ferguson, who shares a management team with McGregor, was cajoled into calling him out and talking trash by his management team because he is unknown while Diaz is a “money fight.” Diaz said Ferguson, McGregor, and their management are all “in cahoots&rdquo
  
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• Morning Report: Tony Ferguson goes off on ‘b**ch’ Nate Diaz: ‘You’re in the wrong sport. Go try tennis’

  04-05-2017 14:00
  
  Yesterday, Nate Diaz spoke with Ariel Helwani on a special edition of The MMA Hour where he talked about all sorts of things, among them, why he most likely wouldn’t be fighting Tony Ferguson at UFC 213. Diaz said that Ferguson, who shares a management team with McGregor, was cajoled into calling him out and talking trash by his management team because he is unknown while Diaz is a “money fight.” Diaz said Ferguson, McGregor, and their management are all “in cahoots&rdquo
  
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• Shogun Rua: ‘I Would Like to Have a Rematch With OSP in The Near Future’

  04-05-2017 13:19
  
  Mauricio Rua would like another chance to throw down with Ovince Saint Preux. Back in Nov. 2014, Rua took on Ovince Saint Preux at a UFC Fight Night event in Uberlandia, Brazil. The fight didn’t end well for Rua as he was knocked out in 34 seconds. Many called for the end of “Shogun’s” mixed martial […]
  
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• Nate Diaz: ‘I Ain’t Asking For no Money Fights, I am The Money Fight’

  04-05-2017 12:45
  
  Nate Diaz is in no rush to compete in another professional mixed martial arts (MMA) bout. The last time Diaz was seen in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), he took on Conor McGregor in a rematch. Diaz fell short by majority decision. Despite the loss, Diaz’s stock has never been higher and at a time […]
  
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• Frankie Edgar on Yair Rodriguez Fight: ‘I’m Gonna go Get Some of That Young Blood’

  04-05-2017 12:00
  
  Frankie Edgar is out for Yair Rodriguez’s blood at UFC 211. “The Answer” and “El Pantera” will do battle inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on May 13. Edgar will be looking to win his second straight bout, while Rodriguez is going for his ninth straight victory. Speaking with UFC.com, Edgar said he’s […]
  
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• Amanda Nunes vs. Valentina Shevchenko Being Worked on For UFC 213

  04-05-2017 10:41
  
  UFC 213 may be getting even more stacked with Amanda Nunes vs. Valentina Shevchenko. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is working on a women’s bantamweight title bout between champion Nunes and Shevchenko. MMAFighting.com learned of the news through sources. Shevchenko earned a title opportunity when she submitted Julianna Pena back in January. It was Shevchenko’s […]
  
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• Michael Johnson is Crossing His Fingers For UFC 213 Bout

  04-05-2017 07:07
  
  Michael Johnson is hoping to return to action in July. The sixth ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight hasn’t competed since his Nov. 2016 bout against Khabib Nurmagomedov. “The Menace” lost the fight via third-round kimura. It was his third defeat in four bouts. Johnson told MMAJunkie.com that he’s willing to throw down this summer. […]
  
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• UFC Unfiltered: Cody Garbrandt, Dustin Poirier

  04-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC Bantamweight champion, No. 5 UFC Pound-For-Pound fighter, and TUF 25 coach, Cody Garbrandt calls in to talk about his experience around the TUF house, Team Alpha Male saving his life, his upcoming first title defense against TJ Dillashaw at UFC 213 in July, the infamous TJ knockout video, getting engaged, and more. Later, No. 9 UFC Lightweight Dustin Poirier calls in to talk about his UFC 211 FX prelims Main Event fight against Eddie Alvarez, anticipating the best version of Eddie on May 13,
  
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• Pettis faces unique redemption opportunity in Dallas

  04-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  There were no moans and groans from Sergio Pettis when he was told the biggest fight of his career on May 13 will require him to go back to the site of his last loss in 2015. In fact, he’s looking forward to visiting Dallas to face Henry Cejudo in a UFC 211 main card bout.“The last time I went there I took a big L and I want to recover that, but I’ve gotta thank Dallas,” Pettis said, referring to his second-round stoppage at the hands of Ryan Benoit. “Dallas is the
  
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• Miocic, JDS promise KO; Joanna Champion predicts fireworks at UFC 211

  04-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Stipe Miocic doesn’t have particularly fond memories of his first encounter with Junior Dos Santos, but heading into their rematch next weekend at UFC 211 in Dallas, the reigning heavyweight champion is focusing on what has happened since that fateful night in Phoenix a couple winters ago.“It sucked,” Miocic joked when asked about his December 2014 clash with Dos Santos on Thursday’s UFC 211 media conference call. “I had a swollen eye and some stitches inside my mou
  
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• Knight inspires on his way to the top of UFC

  04-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  From the first time Jason Knight stepped into the Octagon for a short notice bout against Tatsuya Kawajiri in December 2015, it was clear that the Mississippi native wasn’t going to be one and done in the UFC.Sure, he lost a hard-fought decision to the Japanese veteran that night, but he had that spark, that certain something that made you want to see him fight again. And three subsequent wins and two post-fight bonuses have confirmed those feelings and landed him in a UFC 211 bout against
  
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• Pump the brakes: TUF 26 with women’s flyweight debut not official yet

  04-05-2017 05:42
  
  A UFC press release announcing the women’s flyweight division’s debut as part of The Ultimate Fighter 26 was sent in error Wednesday evening, a UFC official confirmed with MMA Fighting.
  The release, sent by UFC public relations to media Wednesday, announced that tryouts would be held for TUF 26 on May 23 in Las Vegas. The invitation would be for women’s 125-pound fighters and the season of the show would crown the first-ever UFC women’s flyweight champion, the release sta
  
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• Amanda Nunes vs. Valentina Shevchenko in the works for UFC 213

  04-05-2017 05:23
  
  UFC 213 is expected to feature at least two championship fights.
  Amanda Nunes is slated to defend her UFC women’s bantamweight title against Valentina Shevchenko on July 8 in Las Vegas, MMA Fighting has learned. The promotion has yet to officially announce the fight.
  Nunes (14-4) is looking to make her second successful defense of her championship. Nunes finished Miesha Tate in the first round at UFC 200 to claim the title, then walloped former champ Ronda Rousey in a mere 48 seconds at UF
  
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• Nate Diaz: ‘I Already Whipped Conor McGregor’s F*cking Ass’

  04-05-2017 04:33
  
  Nate Diaz doesn’t sound interested in a third bout with Conor McGregor anymore. Diaz’s stock soared when he battled McGregor twice in 2016. In their first encounter, Diaz submitted McGregor. “Notorious” got revenge in the rematch with a majority decision victory. During a recent appearance on MMAFighting.com‘s “The MMA Hour,” Diaz said no matter the […]
  
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• Thiago Santos vs. Gerald Meerschaert added to UFC 213

  04-05-2017 04:00
  
  A middleweight clash between Thiago Santos and Gerald Meerschaert was booked for UFC 213 in Las Vegas, sources told MMA Fighting following a report by Combate.
  UFC 213 is scheduled for July 8 at the T-Mobile Arena as part of the promotion's International Fight Week.
  Santos (14-5) returns to action less than five months after scoring a vicious knockout over Jack Marshman at UFC Fight Night 105. “Marreta" has competed twice for International Fight Week events, losing to Uriah Hall (2014) and
  
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• UFC 213 Roundup: Werdum-Overeem, Lawler-Cerrone Confirmed

  04-05-2017 03:42
  
  A pair of key bouts previously reported have now been confirmed by ESPN’s Brett Okamoto for July’s UFC 213 event. Former heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum will face Alistair Overeem for a third time, while ex-welterweight champion Robbie Lawler meets Donald Cerrone. Werdum’s (21-6-1) only loss since a 2011 setback to Overeem in Strikeforce came last […]
  
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• ‘TUF 26’ to Crown Inaugural UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion

  04-05-2017 03:38 via sherdog.com
  
  “The Ultimate Fighter 26” will introduce the women’s flyweight division and crown a champion at the conclusion of its season.
  
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• Nik Lentz on American Top Team Departure: ‘I Have a Lot of Issues’ With Them

  04-05-2017 03:30
  
  Nik Lentz is no longer with American Top Team (ATT). Lentz has had a five-year relationship with ATT, so the news has come as a bit of a surprise to many. Lentz has been in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) since Sept. 2009. He’s earned a record of 11-5-1, 1 NC inside the Octagon. Speaking […]
  
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• Dana White: ‘I don’t know if’ the Diaz brothers ‘will ever fight again’

  04-05-2017 02:30
  
  The jockeying between the Diaz brothers and the UFC doesn’t seem to be letting up any time soon.
  Nate Diaz told Ariel Helwani on a special edition of The MMA Hour on Wednesday that he plans on sitting out this year and waiting for one of two things — more money or an opponent that motivates him to fight.
  TMZ tracked down UFC president Dana White later Wednesday evening and White said he offers fights to both Nate Diaz and Nick, his older brother, and they reject them.
  “I don&rs
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter 26 to crown inaugural UFC women’s flyweight champion

  04-05-2017 01:57
  
  (UPDATE: A UFC official confirmed with MMA Fighting on Wednesday that the season has not been officially approved yet and the press release sent out announcing the start of the women’s flyweight division was “premature.”)
  A fourth women’s division is coming soon to the UFC.
  The UFC announced Wednesday that the upcoming 26th season of The Ultimate Fighter will exclusively feature the women’s flyweight division, with the goal of crowning the UFC’s inaugural 125-
  
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• UFC Announces Female Flyweight Division, Ultimate Fighter to Crown Champion

  04-05-2017 01:50
  
  Just like they did with the strawweight title, the first-ever UFC female flyweight champion will emerge through The Ultimate Fighter. That season saw Carla Esparza survive on her way to besting Rose Namajunas to win the championship. The UFC sent out a press release on Wednesday stating an open casting call will take place in […]
  
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• Nate Diaz explains why he probably won’t be fighting Tony Ferguson at UFC 213

  04-05-2017 01:15
  
  Nate Diaz hasn’t been seen much in the MMA world since his blockbuster Aug. 2016 rematch against Conor McGregor, but he’s certainly found his name in the headlines.Diaz has been the subject of multiple callouts from Tony Ferguson over recent weeks,and on Wednesday, Diaz revealed the UFC offered him a fight against Ferguson for July 8 at UFC 213 — a fight he initially accepted, before changing his mind due to the “circumstances” of the deal.
  “I said, ‘rig
  
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• Dominick Cruz Feels He’s Earned Right to Fight For UFC Title Again

  04-05-2017 01:13
  
  If Dominick Cruz has his way, then his next fight will be for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight title. “The Dominator” was stunned by Cody Garbrandt back in Dec. 2016. Cruz lost his 135-pound gold via unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC 207. Cruz decided not to take an immediate rematch, so […]
  
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• Nate Diaz: I whipped ‘bitch’ Conor McGregor’s ass twice, ‘I don’t want a f*cking third fight’

  04-05-2017 00:56
  
  Conor McGregor’s manager Audie Attar said on The MMA Hour last month that it would be good for Nate Diaz to fight Tony Ferguson and beat him to get McGregor “excited” for a third bout with Diaz.On Wednesday, Diaz got fired up talking about that notion and it’s one of the reasons why he doesn’t want to fight Ferguson this summer, he told Ariel Helwani on a special edition of The MMA Hour.
  “For one, I never ever said I was waiting for a third fight with Conor Mc
  
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• Tyron Woodley on Demian Maia Taking UFC 211 Bout: ‘Damn That Was Stupid’

  04-05-2017 00:26
  
  Tyron Woodley questions Demian Maia’s decision to fight Jorge Masvidal at UFC 211. Just before Woodley defended his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title at UFC 209, Maia vs. Masvidal was announced. The two will battle on May 13 inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Many fans and analysts were confused with the […]
  
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• Anthony Pettis to Make Lightweight Return Against Jim Miller at UFC 213

  04-05-2017 00:21 via sherdog.com
  
  Former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis will return to 155 pounds to face Jim Miller at UFC 213 on July 8.
  
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• Anthony Pettis returns to lightweight, meets Jim Miller at UFC 213

  04-05-2017 00:07
  
  Anthony Pettis is back at 155 pounds.
  The former UFC and WEC lightweight champion has ended his two-fight experiment at featherweight and will return to the division over which he once ruled.
  Pettis will meet veteran Jim Miller at UFC 213 in Las Vegas on July 8. MMAFighting.com confirmed an initial report by Combate.Pettis (19-6) has dropped four out of his past five fights dating back to his title loss to Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 185. He dropped to featherweight last year, and while he impressed
  
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