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• Scott Coker: Paul Daley-Rory MacDonald winner will face Douglas Lima-Lorenz Larkin winner

  09-05-2017 23:42
  
  
A pair of big upcoming matchups in the Bellator welterweight division have been turned into something of a mini-tournament.
  Paul Daley will meet Rory MacDonald in the main event of Bellator 179 in London on May 19, which will be followed by the 170-lb. title fight at New York’s Madison Square Garden between champion Douglas Lima and Lorenz Larkin at Bellator NYC on June 24.
  Tuesday, Bellator CEO Scott Coker made official that the winner of the MacDonald-Daley bout will meet the winn
  
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• Coker Confirms MacDonald-Daley Winner at Bellator 179 Will Get Next Welterweight Title Shot

  09-05-2017 23:18 via sherdog.com
  
  Not only will the Bellator 179 headliner feature one of the promotion’s most-high profile free agent signings, but it will also determine the next title challenger at 170 pounds.
  
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• Despite Career Filled with Taxing Fights, Junior dos Santos Believes He’s Still on Top of His Game

  09-05-2017 22:44 via sherdog.com
  
  In recent bouts, Junior dos Santos has engaged in the type of battles that can take years off a mixed martial arts career.
  
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• Invicta FC signs undefeated strawweight Virna Jandiroba

  09-05-2017 22:00
  
  One of the top Brazilian prospects have signed a multi-fight deal with Invicta FC.
  Virna Jandiroba, unbeaten in 11 professional bouts, announced on her Facebook page that she has inked a deal with the promotion on Tuesday. Sources close to the situation told MMA Fighting that Jandiroba has signed a six-fight deal.
  Jandiroba’s promotional debut is still yet to be determined.
  "Hey guys, I got great news,” Jandoriba wrote. "We've just signed with the biggest women's MMA event in the wor
  
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• Even with value of titles diminishing, middleweight division can’t wait for GSP

  09-05-2017 20:30
  
  Georges St-Pierre's statement earlier this week that he would be ready to fight after October is just the latest in what has to be a frustrating period for those waiting for the kind of big fights that propel the UFC into mainstream consciousness.
  After two straight banner years, in particular a 2016 that saw a record for any sport of five different shows doing 1 million buys on pay-per-view, we are in early May and UFC's combined pay-per-view buys for the year are closer to 800,000.
  But unlike
  
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• Jimmie Rivera vs. Thomas Almeida set for UFC on FOX 25 on Long Island

  09-05-2017 20:00
  
  Jimmie Rivera got his wish.
  The top bantamweight was hoping for a matchup with Thomas Almeida at UFC on FOX 25 on July 22 on Long Island — and that’s the exact fight that will happen, UFC officials confirmed with MMA Fighting on Tuesday. Newsday’s Mark La Monica was the first to report the news.
  Rivera told MMA Fighting last month that he was targeting a bout with Almeida for Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y. Rivera is a New Jersey native, owns a Tiger Schulmann’s MMA gy
  
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• Jimmie Rivera vs. Thomas Almeida Booked for UFC on Fox 25 in Long Island

  09-05-2017 19:25 via sherdog.com
  
  Bantamweight contenders Jimmie Rivera and Thomas Almeida will square off at UFC on Fox 25 on July 22.
  
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• Kelvin Gastelum Says he Was Devastated to be Pulled From UFC 212

  09-05-2017 19:11
  
  Kelvin Gastelum hasn’t been able to get his removal from the UFC 212 card out of his mind. Gastelum was set to do battle against former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title holder Anderson Silva. The bout would’ve taken place inside the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on June 3. Gastelum was pulled from […]
  
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• UFC 211 Embedded, Episode 2: ‘Can we say knock this bitch out?’

  09-05-2017 18:45
  
  In the second episode of UFC 211 Embedded, Stipe Miocic does some target practice, Joanna Jedrzejczyk has a sushi dinner with her team (on Dana White?), Jessica Andrade's father-in-law makes a farewell barbecue, and Junior dos Santos trains in privacy.
  
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• Valerie Letourneau Details Brutal Weight Cut For Joanna Jedrzejczyk Fight

  09-05-2017 18:21
  
  Valerie Letourneau is glad that her weight cut for UFC 193 didn’t end up worse than what it was. Letourneau challenged Joanna Jedrzejczyk for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strawweight title. “Trouble” showed heart in the fight, but Jedrzejczyk took a unanimous decision victory to retain her title. Recently, Letourneau appeared on MMAFighting.com‘s “The MMA […]
  
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• Brazilian sports court: Kelvin Gastelum changed his version about failed test

  09-05-2017 18:00
  
  Kelvin Gastelum has been issued a 90-day suspension and a 20 percent fine by the Brazilian MMA Sports Court (STJDMMA) after failing a drug test for marijuana on the day of his UFC fight Vitor Belfort in March, but the court is now saying that Gastelum has changed his version of the facts.
  STJDMMA and Gastelum entered into a plea agreement, the court confirmed to MMA Fighting on Sunday. Hours later, the UFC fighter vowed to never fight in Brazil because “all they want is $$$$.”
  On Mon
  
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• Ex-TUF Winner Norman Parke Retiring After Upcoming Bout

  09-05-2017 17:24
  
  Norman Parke is planning on calling it a career later this month. Parke will face Mateusz Gamrot at KSW 39: Colosseum from Warsaw, Poland on May 27 in his retirement fight. He is challenging Gamrot for his lightweight title. My fight in Poland is my last ever fight, so it's finish or be finished, @KSW_MMA […]
  
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• Kelvin Gastelum ‘devastated’ to have missed out on Anderson Silva bout, vows to never fight in Brazil again

  09-05-2017 17:00
  
  Kelvin Gastelum has had a rough few weeks following his failed marijuana test at UFC Fight Night 106.The 25-year-old fighter was suspended by the Brazilian MMA Sports Court for three months after testing positive for cannabis in a sample collected on the day of his main event bout with Vitor Belfort on March 11 in Fortaleza, Brazil. As a consequence of the failed drug test, Gastelum’s impressive finish over Belfort was converted into a “no contest” and he was also docked 20 per
  
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• Kelvin Gastelum ‘devastated’ to have missed out on Anderson Silva bout, vows to never fight Brazil again

  09-05-2017 17:00
  
  Kelvin Gastelum has had a rough few weeks following his failed marijuana test at UFC Fight Night 106.The 25-year-old fighter was suspended by the Brazilian MMA Sports Court for three months after testing positive for cannabis in a sample collected on the day of his main event bout with Vitor Belfort on March 11 in Fortaleza, Brazil. As a consequence of the failed drug test, Gastelum’s impressive finish over Belfort was converted into a “no contest” and he was also docked 20 per
  
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• UFC 211 Roundup: Daniel Cormier on Call Saturday, Top-8 Finishes Video, Frankie Edgar Special

  09-05-2017 16:56
  
  – The stars of UFC 211 have earned some of their biggest wins with impressive finishes, and here is the video to back it up. Check out the Top-8 finishes from fighters set for action this Saturday night in Dallas including highlights of victories by Demian Maia, Frankie Edgar, UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and […]
  
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• Anthony Pettis: ‘I’m Coming Back One Fight at a Time’

  09-05-2017 16:43
  
  That saying, “slow and steady wins the race” is right up Anthony Pettis’ alley. Pettis is a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder, but he’s hit a bit of a snag. “Showtime” has gone 1-4 in his last five outings. After a brief run in the featherweight division, Pettis is back to being […]
  
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• Ben Sergent on Hiatus From MMA: ‘I Kind of Forgot That Reason Why I Was Fighting’ (Exclusive)

  09-05-2017 16:09
  
  Ben Sergent isn’t done with mixed martial arts (MMA) just yet. Sergent is coming off a first-round submission victory over Steve Bell at Warrior FC vs. Valor Fights: Border Wars. It was “The Drill’s” first bout since Oct. 2015. Sergent had previously stepped away from MMA. When Sergent succeeded in getting a spot on The […]
  
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• UFC 211 Timeline: Stipe Miocic vs. Junior dos Santos 2

  09-05-2017 16:00
  
  Before UFC 211, see how UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and Junior dos Santos ended up in Saturday’s main event in Dallas.
  
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• Live Chat: UFC 211 preview, fighter discontent, boxing in 2017 and more

  09-05-2017 15:40
  
  This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
  I'm back from vacation and ready to rock. Even though there wasn't much MMA while I was gone, there was a lot of news. Believe it or not, I mostly kept up with it all. That includes Al Iaquinta literally asking (or daring) the UFC to cut him. I don't think it worked, but it's somewhat unprecedented. Then there's Anderson Silva threatening retirement, Nate Diaz saying he doesn't want a third Conor McGregor fight, Luke Rockhold calling for an imprompt
  
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• Matt Hughes: ‘I Would Love to Come Back, I Didn’t Want to Retire’

  09-05-2017 15:36
  
  Matt Hughes certainly isn’t opposed to putting on his gloves and competing in mixed martial arts (MMA) again. Hughes turned a lot of heads when he hinted at a possible return to active competition back in March. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title holder hasn’t fought since Sept. 2011. Hughes spoke with Ariel […]
  
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• Matt Hughes admits he ‘didn’t want to retire in the first place’

  09-05-2017 15:00
  
  UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes has confirmed something most of us have likely suspected for years.
  “I would love to come back,” the former longtime UFC welterweight champion said on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour. “I didn’t want to retire in the first place.”
  Hughes, whose run of 19 wins in 20 fights from 2001-06 made him one of the first truly dominant stars of the UFC’s Zuffa era, retired to a front-office job after back-to-back, first-round knockout
  
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• Jon Jones’ Manager Calls UFC’s Main Event Ban ‘Ridiculous’

  09-05-2017 15:00
  
  Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White claims to be sticking to his guns regarding Jon Jones’ main event ban with the promotion. UFC 200 was dealt a huge blow when Jones was flagged for a violation of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) policy. He was going to meet Daniel Cormier in a unification bout […]
  
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• Ilima-Lei Macfarlane Not Planning on Waiting Long For Title Shot

  09-05-2017 14:28
  
  Ilima-Lei Macfarlane would rather stay active than wait too long for a title opportunity. Macfarlane has made a case for getting a shot at the inaugural Bellator flyweight title. Recently, the promotion signed a bevy of female 125-pound fighters that are sure to make some waves in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA). One […]
  
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• Morning Report: Eddie Alvarez on Conor McGregor loss: There’s a freedom in having your worst nightmare come true

  09-05-2017 14:00
  
  UFC 205 went about as poorly as it possibly could for Eddie Alvarez. On that night, the then-UFC lightweight champion lost his title to a man who had been talking a relentless amount of trash at him. Worse yet, the bout wasn’t even close. Conor McGregor dethroned Alvarez with a second-round TKO, but the fight was over long before then, with McGregor dropping Alvarez multiple times in the first and showboating in front of the hapless Alvarez. It was a demoralizing loss and one that took a l
  
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• Eddie Alvarez: ‘I Want to be Involved in The Fights Everyone Wants to Watch’

  09-05-2017 13:31
  
  Eddie Alvarez is eyeing fights that capture the attention of fans. Alvarez is a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder, who is looking to get back on track. It won’t be an easy task as he will do battle with Dustin Poirier. The bout will take place this Saturday night (May 13) inside […]
  
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• James Vick Admits Lack of Recognition Has Been ‘Really Annoying’

  09-05-2017 12:57
  
  James Vick is still discontent with being unknown despite the fact that he’s 6-1 in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Vick will compete inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas at UFC 211. “The Texecutioner” is going to meet Marco Polo Reyes on May 13. Speaking with MMAJunkie.com, Vick dismissed the mentality that he has […]
  
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• Jon Jones Responds to Daniel Cormier’s Comments on Fans Relating to Him

  09-05-2017 12:13
  
  Jon Jones caught wind of Daniel Cormier’s theory as to why fans relate to him. Cormier recently said that fans have sympathy for “Bones'” past mistakes and would rather see a party goer and car crasher succeed over someone with family values. Jones has had numerous run-ins with the law. In fact, Jones’ legal troubles […]
  
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• UFC Unfiltered: Stipe Miocic joins the podcast

  09-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Don't miss out: Click here for UFC 211 PPV ordering informationUFC Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic calls in ahead of his rematch with Junior Dos Santos at UFC 211 and discusses the pressures of a title defense, being frugal, MMA vs. boxing, and more. Plus, Jim hosts the show solo and talks to Chris The Producer about the Canelo vs. Chavez, Jr. fight, Conor McGregor becoming a father, Dana's response to Anderson Silva, the Diaz Brothers's fighting future, Demian Maia responding to Tyron Woodley
  
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• UFC adds Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition roles to UFC Performance Institute staff

  09-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC® today announced the appointments of Bo Sandoval as Director of Strength & Conditioning and Clint Wattenberg as Director of Nutrition for the UFC Performance Institute, respectively. Both directors will begin their roles at the new state-of-the-art facility immediately, ahead of the UFC Performance Institute’s official opening on Monday, May 22.“We are excited to welcome Bo and Clint as the newest members of our UFC Performance Institute staff,” UFC Chief Operating
  
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• Today's JDS knows his best skill: a punch to the face

  09-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Don't miss out: Click here for UFC 211 PPV ordering informationAs he prepares for his UFC 211 rematch with Stipe Miocic this Saturday in Dallas, former heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos has no problem revealing the game plan that he hopes will allow him to regain the UFC heavyweight championship.“I realized that my best jiu-jitsu skill is a punch to the face,” he said. “My best wrestling skill is a punch to the face, my best Muay Thai skill is a punch to the face. That&rsq
  
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• Jedrzejczyk's swagger elevates her; has made her unbreakable champion

  09-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  At this point in her reign over the UFC strawweight division, Joanna Jedrzejczyk could be getting tired. Since winning the 115-pound crown in 2015, she’s done endless rounds of media, successfully defended her title four times, moved from Poland to Florida and is coming off back-to-back wars with Claudia Gadelha and Karolina Kowalkiewicz.Don't miss out: Click here for UFC 211 PPV ordering informationBut in the lead-up to Saturday’s UFC 211 co-main event against Jessica Andrade, Jedrz
  
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• Mauro Ranallo Explains His Disdain For Jerry Millen, Calls Him a ‘Piece of Sh*t’

  09-05-2017 06:07
  
  Don’t expect Mauro Ranallo and Jerry Millen to exchange Christmas cards later this year. Ranallo recently returned to mixed martial arts (MMA) commentary for Rizin last month. It came as a surprise to many as Ranallo has had a heated past with Millen. As reported here on MMANews.com back in 2007, Bas Rutten claimed Millen […]
  
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• Bellator 180: Chael Sonnen Pens Poem for Wanderlei Silva

  09-05-2017 03:29
  
  Chael Sonnen loves to try and get inside the head of his opponent. For Wanderlei Silva, the games started years ago and continued through their coaching stint on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. However, Sonnen and Silva didn’t get a chance to end their feud at that time. They will this coming June at Bellator NYC […]
  
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• Luke Rockhold: Without Contenders, UFC has ‘No (Expletive) Division’

  09-05-2017 03:19
  
  Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold spoke his mind during an appearance on The MMA Hour Monday. And it was feisty. Rockhold, who is currently without a scheduled fight after being forced to the sidelines with an injury, believes the UFC’s 185-pound division should force the promotion they work for to do something. “I think […]
  
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• UFC 212 official poster revealed

  09-05-2017 03:00
  
  The UFC 212 official poster is out.
  Headlined by undisputed and interim featherweight champions Jose Aldo and Max Holloway, respectively, the pay-per-view card is scheduled for June 3 at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  UFC 212 will feature a strawweight bout between Claudia Gadelha and Karolina Kowalkiewicz in the co-main event, and also Vitor Belfort’s retirement bout versus Nate Marquardt.
  The card was also expected to feature former middleweight champion Anderson Silva aga
  
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• Vitor Belfort Training at Montreal’s TriStar Gym for Final UFC Fight

  09-05-2017 02:10
  
  Heading into the final fight of his MMA career, Vitor Belfort has moved camps. MMA Fighting confirmed the news after TriStar’s Alex Garcia posted a photo picturing The Phenom with the rest of the TriStar camp. It’s an interesting move heading into his June fight with Nate Marquardt. While Belfort (25-13, 1NC) has fallen on […]
  
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• Vitor Belfort training for UFC 212 retirement bout at Tristar Gym

  09-05-2017 01:00
  
  Vitor Belfort has switched camps ahead of the final fight of his contract with the UFC.
  “The Phenom”, who has already officially announced his intent to retire from the sport after his UFC 212 clash with Nate Marquardt on June 3 in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, decided to train for the bout at Montreal’s Tristar Gym.
  MMA Fighting has confirmed the news after Tristar’s Alex Garcia posted a picture of Belfort with the team on his Instagram page. MMA Junkie first r
  
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• One Championship Adds Anatpong Bunrad-Geje Eustaquio Rematch to May 26 ‘Dynasty of Heroes’

  09-05-2017 00:29 via sherdog.com
  
  The Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore has a fight-heavy schedule on the horizon, but just over three weeks before the Ultimate Fighting Championship turns up for UFC Fight Night 111, One Championship is back at the venue with
  
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• Who does Justin Gaethje want for his UFC debut? ‘The scariest dude, the one who can embarrass me the most’

  09-05-2017 00:00
  
  After spending four years reigning over World Series of Fighting’s lightweight division with an iron fist, Justin Gaethje is finally a UFC fighter. The undefeated 28-year-old inked an exclusive free agent deal with the UFC last week, ending a sterling 10-fight run with WSOF that established Gaethje as one of most talented and entertaining non-UFC fighters in the world.
  “At the beginning of this [last WSOF contract], I let them know I was set on becoming a free agent at the end and se
  
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