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• Joanna Jedrzejczyk UFC 211 open workout video

  11-05-2017 23:37
  
  DALLAS -- Joanna Jedrzejczyk shows off for the fans and the media at UFC 211 open workouts Thursday afternoon at Mohler MMA.
  
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• Joanna Jedrzeczyk UFC 211 workout scrum

  11-05-2017 23:00
  
  DALLAS - At UFC 211 workouts, Joanna Jedrzeczyk discusses the difference between this fight and the last time she was in Dallas, her opponent, and more.
  
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• Bellator CEO Scott Coker on Chuck Liddell, Matt Hughes: ‘I’m sure we’ll talk’

  11-05-2017 23:00
  
  There has been plenty of noise made in recent days about whether UFC Hall of Famers Chuck Liddell and Matt Hughes will come out of retirement.Both fighters were given front-office jobs by former UFC owners Zuffa as inducements to give up fighting and protect their legacies. But both were subjected to new owner WME-IMG’s job cuts, as they were let go from their positions late last year.
  With the idea both fighters could return to action on the table, speculation soon turned to whether the f
  
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• Junior dos Santos UFC 211 workout scrum

  11-05-2017 22:46
  
  DALLAS - At UFC 211 workouts, Junior dos Santos discusses his preparation, how the first fight went against Stipe Miocic, life as a father, and more.
  
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• Dana White on McGregor vs. Mayweather: ‘I Just Can’t Keep Messing With This Thing’

  11-05-2017 22:17
  
  Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White hopes he can secure a boxing match between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather before it’s too late. It’s no secret that McGregor has his sights set on competing against Mayweather under Queensbury rules. Mayweather has also made it clear that he’ll only come out of retirement to fight […]
  
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• UFC 211 Embedded, Episode 4: ‘Finishing up with Michael Jackson’

  11-05-2017 22:10
  
  In the fourth episode of UFC 211 Embedded, Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Jessica Andrade run into each other in the fighter hotel, Stipe Miocic plays the card game euchre with his team, Junior dos Santos stays focused, and Yair Rodriguez discusses not wanting to make a name off Frankie Edgar.
  
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• Wilson Reis campaigns for UFC 214 fight with Ray Borg

  11-05-2017 21:00
  
  Wilson Reis wants a quick turnaround.
  Disappointed with his submission loss to UFC flyweight kingpin Demetrious Johnson at UFC on FOX 24 in April, Reis is campaigning for a spot at UFC 214 on July 29.
  "I’m already training twice a day to stay in shape and stay active,” Reis told MMA Fighting. "I’ll go back to the United States later this month, so I’d have enough time for a full camp there. I’d really love to fight close to home on July 29.”
  Reis had two oppon
  
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• Anderson Silva Officially Removed from UFC 212 Lineup in Rio de Janeiro

  11-05-2017 20:48 via sherdog.com
  
  After a tumultuous couple weeks, Anderson Silva has been officially removed from the UFC 212 card in Rio de Janeiro.
  
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• UFC Releases Statement on Anderson Silva’s UFC 212 Removal

  11-05-2017 20:17
  
  Anderson Silva has officially been removed from the UFC 212 card. “The Spider” was originally set to compete against Kelvin Gastelum inside the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on June 3. Gastelum was flagged by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and was yanked from the card as a result. Rumors began swirling on who […]
  
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• Doo Ho Choi vs. Andre Fili Set For UFC 214 in Anaheim

  11-05-2017 20:00
  
  Doo Ho Choi is set to make his return and joining him will be Andre Fili. The last time Choi stepped inside the Octagon, he had a “Fight of the Year” performance against Cub Swanson. While “The Korean Superboy” lost the bout, his stock soared higher than ever for the gusty performance. The Ultimate Fighting […]
  
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• Anderson Silva officially out of UFC 212

  11-05-2017 20:00
  
  Thirty-five days after Kelvin Gastelum was removed from UFC 212 due to a failed drug test for marijuana, the UFC has made it official that Anderson Silva will no longer compete in Brazil.
  UFC 212 is scheduled for June 3 at Rio de Janeiro’s Jeunesse Arena, and Silva was expected to co-headline the pay-per-view card against Gastelum. When the Kings MMA fighter was removed from he bout, the promotion tried to find a replacement, but failed to get a deal done.
  "Following the April 6 removal of
  
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• After meeting with UFC brass, Edson Barboza eyes Khabib Nurmagomedov or Tony Ferguson next

  11-05-2017 19:00
  
  Edson Barboza wants a shot at the UFC lightweight championship, lineal or interim, and went to Las Vegas to find out what he needs to do to fulfill his dream.
  Two months after scoring his third win in a row with one of the best knockouts of the year, stopping Beneil Dariush with a flying knee in Brazil, Barboza flew to Las Vegas to meet with the UFC brass and discuss what’s next for him.
  "I went there with my manager, Alex Davis, to talk to the UFC and see where we’re at, what I need
  
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• Ep. 21: MMA News Podcast With Ben ‘The Baker’ Neumann

  11-05-2017 18:03
  
  The MMA News Podcast is now going 21 episodes strong. Episode 21 is powered by Pony Keg Sports. Hosts Josh Stephens and Tim Thompson are back to recap the latest news in mixed martial arts (MMA). They also discuss UFC 211 and what fights to watch out for on the card. That event takes place […]
  
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• Gleidson DeJesus Says he Won’t Allow Edir Terry to Take Away His UFC Dream (Exclusive)

  11-05-2017 17:39
  
  Gleidson DeJesus is fighting to keep his dream alive. DeJesus knows the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is the pinnacle of mixed martial arts (MMA). For every fight he has outside the UFC, DeJesus knows the margin for error is slim. At Titan FC 44 on May 19, DeJesus will meet Edir Terry in a crucial […]
  
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• Doo Ho Choi to Face Andre Fili at UFC 214 in Anaheim on July 29

  11-05-2017 17:07 via sherdog.com
  
  Doo Ho Choi will square off against Andre Fili at UFC 214 on July 29.
  
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• Dooho Choi returns against Andre Fili at UFC 214

  11-05-2017 17:00
  
  Coming off one of the greatest fights of the year in 2016, Dooho Choi is set to take on Andre Fili at UFC 214, the promotion announced.
  UFC 214 is scheduled for July 29 at Anaheim’s Honda Center in California.
  Choi (14-2) is one of the rising stars in the featherweight division, but suffered his first setback inside the Octagon in a three-round war with Cub Swanson last December via unanimous decision.
  Prior to the defeat, “The Korean Superboy” was 3-0 in the UFC with first-rou
  
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• Tim Elliott Replaces Joseph Benavidez, Meets Ben Nguyen at UFC Fight Night 110

  11-05-2017 16:56 via sherdog.com
  
  Tim Elliott will replace the injured Joseph Benavidez and face Ben Nguyen at UFC Fight Night 110.
  
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• UFC Inks Long-Term Deal with Fox Networks Group in Latin America

  11-05-2017 16:38 via sherdog.com
  
  The Ultimate Fighting Championship has signed a long-term contract with Fox Networks Groupin Latin America to air more than 160 hours of live content annually in the region.
  
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• BAMMA 29 Weigh-in Results: Both Title Bouts Given Green Light

  11-05-2017 16:35 via sherdog.com
  
  BAMMA, one of the U.K.’s biggest and best MMA promotions, is set to invade The Shooters Bar in Birmingham, England, Saturday night with a pair of championship bouts.
  
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• With fighters in nine of 13 fights, UFC 211 may as well be called ‘ATT vs. The World’

  11-05-2017 16:30
  
  DALLAS — This weekend at UFC 211 will be a tad more hectic than the usual fight night for the coaches of American Top Team. Whether by chance or by design, athletes from the Coconut Creek camp will be competing in nine of the 13 fights lining the card of UFC 211, meaning ATT will be represented in roughly 70 percent of the bouts on the UFC’s biggest pay-per-view thus far of 2017.
  “I’m busy, man. Busy,” one of the team’s head coaches, Mike Brown, told MMA Fight
  
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• Chas Skelly: ‘I Haven’t Done a Great Job of Promoting Myself’

  11-05-2017 16:27
  
  Chas Skelly isn’t pinning the blame on anyone but himself for not getting more recognition. Since WME-IMG took ownership of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), there has been a greater emphasis on “money fights.” Fighters who promote themselves well and have the “it factor,” tend to get pushed up the ranks quicker. Skelly admits that […]
  
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• Invicta FC Signs Nine New Fighters to Contracts

  11-05-2017 16:11 via sherdog.com
  
  Invicta FC made a splash on Thursday as it announced the singing of nine new fighters to its roster.
  
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• CES MMA 44 Weigh-in Results: Featherweights Clear Final Hurdle for Title Fight

  11-05-2017 16:11 via sherdog.com
  
  CES MMA, New England’s biggest fight promotion, is headed back to AXS TV Friday night with another slab of controlled chaos.
  
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• Edir Terry on Gleidson DeJesus Fight: ‘He Hasn’t Seen an Animal’ (Exclusive)

  11-05-2017 15:47
  
  Edir Terry is confident in his ability to finish Gleidson DeJesus. Terry and DeJesus will compete on May 19 inside the Pembroke Pines City Center in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The bantamweight tilt is set to be part of the main card of Titan FC 44. The event airs live on UFC Fight Pass at 7 p.m. ET. […]
  
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• Joseph Benavidez out, Tim Elliott in against Ben Nguyen at UFC Fight Night 110

  11-05-2017 15:30
  
  As usual in this game, it pays to ask for what you want.Following a callout to the UFC on Twitter, The Ultimate Fighter 24 winner Tim Elliott has been slotted to replace the injured Joseph Benavidez in a June 11 showdown against Ben Nguyen at UFC Fight Night 110. The UFC announced the switch Wednesday night.
  Let me fill in for @JoeJitsu id love the @Ben10MMA fight @danawhite help me out!!— Tim Elliott (@TElliott125) May 11, 2017
  Elliott (14-7-1) rides into the bout fresh off a ‘Fight
  
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• UFC 211 timeline: Joanna Jedrzeczyk vs. Jessica Andrade

  11-05-2017 15:16
  
  Before UFC 211, check out the Joanna Jedrzeczyk vs. Jessica Andrade timeline to see how the two fighters ended up in Saturday's co-main event in Dallas.
  
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• Demian Maia Says The UFC Didn’t Promise Title Shot With UFC 211 Win

  11-05-2017 15:07
  
  Demian Maia doesn’t appear discontent with not being promised a title shot with a UFC 211 victory. Maia will step inside the Octagon this Saturday night (May 13) against Jorge Masvidal. The welterweight scrap takes place inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. It’ll also be on the pay-per-view (PPV) portion of UFC 211. […]
  
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• Morning Report: Daniel Cormier calls out ‘punk’ Jon Jones for not signing fight contract yet

  11-05-2017 14:00
  
  Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones are back to beefing again.
  The former light heavyweight champion and the current one have a long history of dislike which culminated in Jones defeating Cormier to retain his UFC title at UFC 182. Jones was then stripped of his title for outside-the-cage incidents and Cormier won the vacant belt by submitting Anthony Johnson. Since then, Cormier and Jones have been booked to fight each other several more times but their business has remained unfinished due to injury w
  
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• UFC Unfiltered: Edgar, Alvarez and Grillo

  11-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Don't miss out: Click here for UFC 211 PPV ordering informationActor Frank Grillo joins Jim and Matt in studio to discuss Season 3 of Kingdom, training with Rickson Gracie, Conor vs. Floyd, Matt Hughes, proper diet, and more. Then, former UFC Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez calls in to talk about getting over his loss to Conor McGregor, feeling liberated by that KO, his UFC 211 fight with Dustin Poirier, and teaching his kids about social media. Also, #2 UFC Featherweight Frankie Edgar joins
  
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• UFC Statement on Anderson Silva / UFC 212

  11-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  "Following the April 6 removal of Kelvin Gastelum from his UFC 212 bout against Anderson Silva, UFC officials attempted to find a replacement to meet Silva on June 3.  However an opponent was not secured to face the former middleweight champion on short notice, prompting his removal from the card at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Due to Anderson Silva's withdrawal, customers may request a full refund of their purchased tickets until May 18, 2017.To request a refund of a purchase m
  
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• UFC Returns to Mexico City August 5

  11-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  MEXICO CITY –UFC® today officially announced its return to Mexico City on August 5, 2017, marking the fifth time UFC has held a card in Mexico.  After a succesful debut in the country in 2014 with UFC 180: Werdum vs. Hunt, selling 22,000 tickets in less than eight hours, UFC has continued to bring Mexican fans more incredible action, intriguing matchups and home grown stars.  Live events in Mexico have also showcased champions and former champions including Cain Velasquez, Fa
  
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• UFC announces long-term broadcast deal with FOX Networks Group in Latin America

  11-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC® and FOX Networks Group (FNG) Latin America today announced a multi-year deal to bring the world’s fastest growing sport closer to fans throughout the region than ever before. FOX will air over 160 hours of live UFC content annually, including prime time UFC Pay-Per-View (PPV) events, UFC Fight Nights, and The Ultimate Fighter® reality television series and its Finales. The partnership kicks off on Saturday, May 13 with UFC 211: MIOCIC vs. DOS SANTOS 2 in Dallas, Texas. FOX Spo
  
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• UFC 211: fight previews, fact or fiction and more

  11-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC 211 goes down Saturday night in Dallas with two title fights. Stipe Miocic goes up against Junior Dos Santos in a must-see matchup amongst heavyweight titans. Also, Joanna Jedrzejczyk tries to defend her title for the fifth time against Jessica Andrade. NESN.com's Andre Khatchaturian and UFC.com's Matt Parrino break down the card and also debate whether Nate Diaz will ever fight again. Read the Full Article Here
  
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• Rodriguez fired up by Edgar's 'win-win' comments, ready for challenge

  11-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Don't miss out: Click here for UFC 211 PPV ordering informationThere are few fighters as cool under pressure and soft-spoken as Yair Rodriguez. But when the rising featherweight star read that his UFC 211 opponent, Frankie Edgar, called their bout a “Win-Win” situation for the promotion, it got him a little – okay a lot – fired up.“He (Edgar) says I’m in a win-win situation,” Rodriguez recalled. “He says, ‘If he wins against me, he will build
  
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• Maia focused on winning ways, not chasing title

  11-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Don't miss out: Click here for UFC 211 PPV ordering informationWith a six-fight winning streak in the shark-infested UFC welterweight division, Demian Maia has paid his dues when it comes to getting a title shot. He hopes a win over Jorge Masvidal this Saturday at UFC 211 will do the trick and get him that championship fight, but the waiting hasn’t made him want to start using his journalism degree yet. //
  “Not yet,” Maia laughs. “I have been doing some stuff, like d
  
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• Jedrzejczyk used to hearing her next opponent is toughest

  11-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Champ @joannamma hears that she's facing toughest fight of her career before every fight. Her focus remains on own approach. #UFC211 pic.twitter.com/DpVL92Wrs5— UFC News (@UFCNews) May 11, 2017Wednesday at UFC 211 Media Day, women's strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk faced questions about Jessica Andrade being her toughest challenge yet. Jedrzejczyk said she's used to hearing that her next opponent is the toughest and her focus remains on her own approach. Read the Full Article Here
  
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• Camp Update: Rodriguez stardom growing at Valle's VFS

  11-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Mike Valle knows the fight game and he knows talent. So when Yair Rodriguez walked through the door at Jackson’s MMA in Albuquerque, he immediately knew the kid from Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico was special.More than three years, an Ultimate Fighter title and six UFC wins later, nothing has changed in the eyes of Valle, who will be in the corner when Rodriguez faces Frankie Edgar in a highly-anticipated UFC 211 bout this Saturday.“He’s a very unique person, very mature,” Val
  
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• Alvarez believes he has formula to greatness

  11-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Don't miss out: Click here for UFC 211 PPV ordering informationWith more than 13 years as a professional fighter under his belt, Eddie Alvarez knows all there is to know about facing adversity and coming back from it. So on Saturday’s UFC 211 card in Dallas, the former UFC lightweight champion will begin the road back against Dustin Poirier. It’s his first fight since he lost his title to Conor McGregor last November, and for Alvarez, that’s just part of the gig. You win some,
  
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• Dana White: UFC Not Waiting on GSP; Yoel Romero Gets Next Title Shot vs. Michael Bisping

  11-05-2017 06:14 via sherdog.com
  
  It looks like Michael Bisping won’t be making his next UFC middleweight title defense against Georges St. Pierre.
  
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• Michael Bisping vs. Georges St-Pierre Off, Says Dana White

  11-05-2017 06:09
  
  UFC president Dana White isn’t forcing the middleweight division to wait around for Georges St-Pierre. White told FOX Sports Australia late Wednesday night that the promotion will move on from having Michael Bisping defend his title against St-Pierre, instead giving Yoel Romero the next shot. “I made this GSP fight, we did a press conference. […]
  
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• UFC 211’s Stipe Miocic More Worried About Winning Than His Legacy

  11-05-2017 06:00
  
  Don’t talk to Stipe Miocic about building a legacy. Miocic will defend his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight title for the second time this Saturday night (May 13). He’ll take on Junior dos Santos inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The title bout will headline UFC 211. In a recent interview with MMAJunkie.com, […]
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter Recap: Another Win by Team Garbrandt

  11-05-2017 05:44
  
  James Krause made Cody Garbrandt look like a genius, pushing the UFC bantamweight champions record as coach on The Ultimate Fighter to 4-0. Krause scored a first round submission victory over Johnny Nunez, who was competing for T.J. Dillashaw on the reality series. To change things up, UFC officials decided to bring back former contestants […]
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter Recap: Another Win by Team Dillashaw

  11-05-2017 05:44
  
  James Krause made T.J. Dillashaw look like a genius, pushing the UFC bantamweight champions record as coach on The Ultimate Fighter to 4-0. Krause scored a first round submission victory over Johnny Nunez, who was competing for UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt on the reality series. To change things up, UFC officials decided to bring […]
  
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• Tim Elliott Replaces Joseph Benavidez at UFC Fight Night 110: New Zealand

  11-05-2017 05:37
  
  Ben Nguyen found a suitable replacement anxious to return to the Octagon Wednesday night, as Tim Elliott volunteered to replace Joseph Benavidez. A few hours later, and Elliott vs. Nguyen had been added to UFC Fight Night 110 on June 11 from Auckland, New Zealand. Elliott (14-7-1) returned to the UFC last year and claimed […]
  
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• Frankie Edgar Feels Title Shot is Within Reach With Win at UFC 211

  11-05-2017 04:23
  
  Frankie Edgar believes another title shot is in his future should he defeat Yair Rodriguez. “The Answer” meets “El Pantera” inside the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas for UFC 211. Edgar, who is a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder, has yet to hold gold in the 145-pound division. Speaking with MMAJunkie.com, […]
  
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• Stipe Miocic Believes ‘The Rub’ Will Lead him Past Junior Dos Santos

  11-05-2017 04:17
  
  UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic stole a quote from Joe Rogan while discussing his UFC 211 main event fight this Saturday night vs. Junior dos Santos. “(Daniel Cormier) and Rogan talk about it. The rub,” Miocic said. “I know I can hang with a man who beat me. I went five rounds with him and […]
  
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• UFC Strawweight Jessica Penne Flagged by USADA Upon Analysis of ‘Biological Passport’

  11-05-2017 04:16 via sherdog.com
  
  Jessica Penne has been flagged by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency upon review of her biological passport — a first for an athlete within the UFC.
  
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• Daniel Cormier Issues Challenge to Jon Jones: ‘Sign The Damn Contract’

  11-05-2017 04:14
  
  UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier lost his cool Wednesday night while co-hosting UFC Tonight. Cormier was asked to respond to recent social media comments made by rival and former champion Jon Jones. And “DC” did just that. “What is he talking about? The champ is here? The champ is right here in Los Angeles […]
  
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• Is Stipe Miocic The Biggest Rival to Junior Dos Santos?

  11-05-2017 04:11
  
  Remember a few years ago when Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos put on a series of fights over the UFC heavyweight title? Many considered them some of the best the division has ever witnessed. Now, as Velasquez works his way back to fighting from an injury, “Cigano” is preparing to face Stipe Miocic for […]
  
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• Jake Shields on Dillon Danis: ‘I Want to go Out There & Try to Break Him’

  11-05-2017 03:52
  
  Jake Shields is hoping to teach Dillon Danis a lesson in respect at Submission Underground 4. Shields and Danis will get to the grappling this Sunday (May 14) at the Roseland Theater in Portland, Oregon. The contest will be the featured grappling match on the card. The former Strikeforce middleweight champion said he wants to […]
  
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