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• Boxing star Heather Hardy signs with Bellator, will make MMA debut in NYC

  25-05-2017 22:43
  
  One of women’s boxing’s biggest stars is, indeed, coming to MMA. Except now it’ll be with Bellator MMA.
  Originally signed with Invicta FC, Heather Hardy will make her mixed martial arts debut at Bellator 180 on June 24 at Madison Square Garden in her hometown of New York, MMA Fighting confirmed with Bellator officials Thursday.Yahoo’s Kevin Iole reported the news Thursday after a Boxing Scene article about Hardy last week.
  Hardy, a Brooklyn native, will take on Alice Yaug
  
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• John Salter vs. Kendall Grove Booked for Bellator 181 in Oklahoma on July 14

  25-05-2017 22:31 via sherdog.com
  
  John Salter will meet Kendall Grove in a middleweight contest at Bellator 181 on July 14.
  
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• Why UFC Fight Night 109’s Main Event is Important to Alexander Gustafsson (Editorial)

  25-05-2017 22:02
  
  Alexander Gustafsson faces a stiff test this coming Sunday afternoon, taking on Glover Teixeira in the main event of UFC Fight Night 109. And it grew even tougher when officials decided to place the bout in Stockholm, Sweden to help promote “The Mauer” even more. Why, you might ask, is that a bad thing? In […]
  
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• Rudy Gavidia goes full ‘Rampage’ with nasty slam KO of Vicente Vargas

  25-05-2017 22:00
  
  Rudy Gavidia put on quite a show Wednesday night at Fusion FC 27.
  The Peruvian featherweight prospect made his interim title fight against Vicente Vargas one to remember, as Gavidia invoked memories of Quinton ”Rampage” Jackson by knocking Vargas out cold with a grisly slam knockout in FFC 27’s main event tilt. With Vargas reaching for a front headlock, Gavidia seized a double leg then hoisted his foe high into the air and slammed him down hard on the mat, rendering Vargas unco
  
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• NYSAC Updates Weigh-in Policy Following Daniel Cormier Towel Incident at UFC 210

  25-05-2017 21:59 via sherdog.com
  
  The New York State Athlete Commission has taken a few steps to ensure that there will be no repeat of the Daniel Cormier towel-grabbing incident at future weigh-ins for mixed martial arts and boxing events.
  
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• Angela Magana Goes Off on Cyborg: “You F*cked up, Big Time”

  25-05-2017 21:50
  
  After being punched in the face by Cris Cyborg this past weekend at the UFC’s Fighter Retreat in Las Vegas, UFC strawweight Angela Magana is planning to pursue legal action. In a recent interview with TMZ Sports, Magana revealed that she and her lawyer are gearing up to sue Cyborg after the debacle in “Sin […]
  
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• Oscar De La Hoya: Boxing ‘might not ever recover’ from Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor

  25-05-2017 21:38
  
  Oscar De La Hoya doesn’t just think Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor will be bad for boxing. He believes it’ll be downright apocalyptic.“Our sport might not ever recover,” the boxing legend and current promoter wrote in a Facebook post Thursday.To my fellow #boxing fans:I write in the hopes that together we can protect the sport of boxing.
  With each passing...Posted by Oscar De La Hoya on Thursday, May 25, 2017
  De La Hoya believes that Mayweather’s fight agai
  
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• UFC 212 media conference call audio

  25-05-2017 21:30
  
  At the UFC 212 conference call, UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo and UFC interim featherweight champion Max Holloway will discuss their upcoming fight next weekend. The video is expected to begin at 5 p.m. ET.
  
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• Robbie Lawler: Georges St-Pierre Doesn’t Want to Fight Me

  25-05-2017 21:29
  
  Robbie Lawler’s tear as UFC welterweight champion may be over, but he’s ready to get back into the Octagon and knock people out again. Lawler’s last appearance inside the Octagon saw him suffer a brutal first round knockout loss to Tyron Woodley in the main event of UFC 201, where his five-fight win streak was […]
  
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• Combate 15 Will Feature Rodrigo Vargas vs. Danny Ramirez From Mexico City

  25-05-2017 21:23
  
  Combate Americas returns to Mexico City for Combate 15, as Rodrigo Vargas takes on Danny Ramirez in the main event. The card will go down June 30 at 10 p.m. ET from the Azteca America. “Since we brought the Combate Americas live event series to Mexico for the first time in January,” Combate Americas CEO […]
  
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• Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva Will Air in Select Movie Theaters

  25-05-2017 21:19
  
  Fans unable to get to Madison Square Garden for Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva can still experience the event in a different atmosphere as select movie theaters around the U.S. will air the card. Fathom Events will help broadcast the June 24 pay-per-view from New York City in over 350 select movie theaters. Tickets can […]
  
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• NYSAC changes weigh-in procedures after Daniel Cormier towel incident at UFC 210

  25-05-2017 21:00
  
  Daniel Cormier’s towel trick seems to have spurred the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) to change its weigh-in policy.
  An addition was made to NYSAC’s online weigh-in procedures for MMA and boxing on April 13, stating that a fighter “shall not make physical contact with any person or object other than the scale.” Previous versions of the NYSAC weigh-in procedures, found via web archive, did not contain that line.
  UFC 210 took place April 8 and the weigh-ins were
  
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• Welterweights Jordan Mein, Belal Muhammad to Clash at UFC 213 on July 8

  25-05-2017 20:13 via sherdog.com
  
  Jordan Mein will lock horns with Belal Muhammad at UFC 213 on July 8.
  
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• Diego Brandao continues post-UFC run with 39-second KO of Vener Galiev

  25-05-2017 20:07
  
  Diego Brandao is putting together the pieces of an impressive post-UFC run.Just months after scoring one of the year’s best submissions, a helicopter armbar over Murad Machaev that went viral, Brandao demolished Russian veteran Vener Galiev with a 39-second knockout in the main event of Fight Nights Global 67 on Thursday. Brandao crushed Galiev early with a wicked right hand, then swarmed and finished his hurt opponent to move to 2-0 since his UFC release due to a felony arrest.
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• UFC Signs Former Glory, K-1 Kickboxing Champ Gokhan Saki to Compete at Light Heavyweight

  25-05-2017 19:52 via sherdog.com
  
  The UFC has signed multi-time kickboxing world champion Gokhan Saki to a contract to compete in the light heavyweight division.
  
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• Ben Askren on Agilan Thani: ‘I Don’t Think He’s at my Level’

  25-05-2017 19:40
  
  Ben Askren doesn’t believe Agilan Thani poses much of a threat to his ONE welterweight title. Askren defends his championship against Thani inside the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. The bout takes place tomorrow (May 26). It’ll be “Funky’s” second ONE title defense. Recently, Askren told MMAFighting.com that there’s a skill gap between himself and Thani: […]
  
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• Matt Brown on Coaching: ‘I Don’t Feel Like I’ve Taken a Day Off’

  25-05-2017 19:01
  
  When Matt Brown isn’t competing, he’s enjoying his time coaching other fighters. Brown has had quite the mixed martial arts (MMA) career. There was a point when “The Immortal” was written off by many. Then something clicked. Brown went on a seven-fight winning streak and even found himself in a title eliminator. When it’s all […]
  
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• Stipe Miocic Feels He’d ‘Surprise a Lot of People’ in Boxing Match With Anthony Joshua

  25-05-2017 18:26
  
  Stipe Miocic isn’t counting himself out in a boxing match-up with WBA, IBF and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Ever since talks of a super fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather began heating up, many mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters have been looking to cash in. Boxers have also shown interest in competing on […]
  
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• With new UFC belt on the line, fighters trying out for TUF 26 eye golden opportunity

  25-05-2017 18:00
  
  LAS VEGAS — Dana White had been firmly on the fence about starting a women’s flyweight division. The UFC president said just about a month ago that there were no plans to open up the new weight class.
  But White was in his office just about three weeks ago and decided the promotion would go for it. Tryouts for The Ultimate Fighter 26 had already been scheduled for women’s strawweights and bantamweights and men’s middleweights. Working on impulse, White wanted to scrap the
  
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• Two Bouts Added to UFC Fight Night 112 Lineup in Oklahoma City

  25-05-2017 17:23 via sherdog.com
  
  A pair of bouts have been added to the UFC Fight Night 112 card, including one pairing that fell through at UFC 211.
  
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• Kendall Grove-John Salter Scheduled for Bellator 181 This July

  25-05-2017 17:07
  
  Kendall Grove will make his eighth appearance inside the Bellator cage this summer, taking on John Salter at Bellator 181. Grove (23-16) had won two straight before falling to former champion Alexander Shlemenko last October. Overall, he is 4-3 since signing with Bellator in 2013. Salter (13-3) has won all three of his fights with […]
  
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• Sage Northcutt to Make Octagon Return at UFC 214 in Anaheim

  25-05-2017 17:05 via sherdog.com
  
  Sage Northcutt will attempt to end a mini-slump when he returns to the Octagon at UFC 214.
  
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• Gegard Mousasi on Current UFC Contract Negotiations: ‘It’s Not Good’

  25-05-2017 16:55 via sherdog.com
  
  Gegard Mousasi’s previous UFC deal expired following his last Octagon appearance in April, and the middleweight contender remains in limbo with the Las Vegas-based promotion.
  
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• M-1 Challenge 78 Weigh-in Results: Divnich, Ismagulov Cleared for Vacant Title Bout

  25-05-2017 16:54 via sherdog.com
  
  M-1 Global is set for another solid night of action on Friday night
  
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• M-1 Challenge 78 Weigh-in Results: Divnich and Ismagulov Cleared for Vacant Title Bout

  25-05-2017 16:54 via sherdog.com
  
  M-1 Global is set for another solid night of action on Friday night
  
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• Sage Northcutt Returns, Faces Claudio Puelles at UFC 214

  25-05-2017 16:45
  
  “Super” Sage Northcutt returns this summer, as the lightweight will meet Claudio Puelles at UFC 214. Northcutt (8-2) was looking to fight sooner than the July 29 card from Anaheim, but he needed to have his tonsils removed, setting him back a few weeks. The last time the 21-year-old fought was in December when he […]
  
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• Kickboxing star Gokhan Saki signs with the UFC, calls it ‘the best investment the UFC has made since Conor McGregor'

  25-05-2017 16:00
  
  One of the best strikers in the world has signed with the UFC.
  Gokhan Saki, who competed in kickboxing for almost 17 years, has inked a deal with the MMA promotion on Thursday. The UFC has yet to announce a date and opponent for his debut.
  According to UFC.com, the light-heavyweight talent is interested in fighting at the upcoming Fight Night event in Rotterdam on Sept. 2.
  “I'm glad I finally can announce that I have signed an exclusive long term contact with the UFC,” Saki posted on
  
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• Jorge Masvidal is Tired of ‘Cowardness’ Especially From Michael Bisping

  25-05-2017 15:34
  
  Jorge Masvidal is taking aim at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title holder Michael Bisping. Masvidal is well aware of the state of the UFC in 2017. Many fighters see the dollar signs and are holding out for “money fights.” Bisping is no exception as he was scheduled to defend his middleweight title against Georges […]
  
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• UFC Announces Signing of Former Glory Champion Gokhan Saki

  25-05-2017 15:10
  
  In a surprising move, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has signed Gokhan Saki. Saki is known in the combat sports world for being an elite kickboxer. “The Rebel” is a former Glory light heavyweight champion. He was stripped of the gold in July 2015 for inactivity. As it turns out, Saki wants to get his […]
  
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• Ben Askren: Agilan Thani in for ‘a very rough night’ at ONE: Dynasty of Heroes

  25-05-2017 15:00
  
  After spending more than a year on the sidelines, Ben Askren will make his long-awaited return on May 26 when he looks to defend his ONE welterweight title against Agilan Thani at ONE: Dynasty of Heroes. And while a test against the undefeated 21-year-old prospect may not seem like the stiffest Askren has faced, it’s still another opportunity for Askren to reaffirm that he is one of the most talented 170-pounders in the sport.
  “I don’t think he’s at my level,” Askre
  
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• Brian Kelleher on Iuri Alcantara Bout: ‘I’m Going in There to Take His Spot’

  25-05-2017 14:45
  
  Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) newcomer Brian Kelleher isn’t afraid of getting in the trenches right away. Kelleher is set to make his UFC debut inside the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He’s scheduled to face Iuri Alcantara on June 3 on the preliminary portion of UFC 212. In a recent interview with Flo Combat, […]
  
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• Morning Report: Robbie Lawler discusses why he left ATT, possible future fight with Georges St-Pierre

  25-05-2017 14:00
  
  For the better part of two years, Robbie Lawler was the man at 170 pounds. But then last year, a vicious right hook from Tyron Woodley separated Lawler from his consciousness and unseated the champ from atop the welterweight heap. Now, almost a year later, Lawler is finally ready to get back into the octagon in a crackerjack matchup against Donald Cerrone at UFC 213 on July 8.
  Though the fight is still several weeks away, Lawler sat down with Brett Okamoto on the 5ive Rounds podcast where he tal
  
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• Jimi Manuwa: ‘I Don’t Buy Into Any of That Trash Talking & Sh*t’

  25-05-2017 12:28
  
  Jimi Manuwa isn’t interested in laying down some World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) style trash talking. Manuwa isn’t exactly a target when it comes to verbal assaults. That changed a bit when Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title holder Daniel Cormier took some jabs at the “Poster Boy” during his post-fight UFC 210 interview. Cormier […]
  
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• The MMA Hour - 383 - Michael Page

  25-05-2017 07:54
  
  Michael Page will discuss the incident with Paul Daley following the Bellator 179 main event and his recent knee injury.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 383 - Tony Ferguson

  25-05-2017 07:35
  
  Tony Ferguson discusses what's going on with his career.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 383 - Yair Rodriguez

  25-05-2017 07:27
  
  Yair Rodriguez will look back on his loss to Frankie Edgar at UFC 211.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 383 - Derrick Lewis

  25-05-2017 07:27
  
  Derrick Lewis previews next month's main event against Mark Hunt.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 383 - Rory MacDonald

  25-05-2017 07:24
  
  Rory MacDonald talks about his successful Bellator debut on Friday night.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 383 - Kajan Johnson

  25-05-2017 07:24
  
  Kajan Johnson will stop by to talk about his incident with a Reebok rep at the UFC Athlete Retreat.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 383 - Mia Kang

  25-05-2017 07:23
  
  Model Mia Kang stopped by the studio to discuss her recent Muay Thai fight and interest in MMA.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 383 - Jorge Masvidal

  25-05-2017 07:23
  
  Jorge Masvidal looks back on his loss to Demian Maia at UFC 211.
  
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• UFC Unfiltered: Joanna Jedrzejczyk drops by

  25-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  The UFC Women's Strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk joins Jim and Matt in studio to discuss her most recent title defense against Jessica Andrade, fight days being glory days, wanting to fight at MSG again, starting her new foundation, and why she doesn't care who gets the next shot at the belt. Plus, the guys talk about UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira, Cyborg's altercation with Angela Magana, and more.Some of the highlights from Episode 98 of UFC Unfiltered include:Joanna
  
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• UFC signs kickboxing superstar Gokhan Saki

  25-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  A kickboxing superstar whose exploits in the ring had fans dubbing him the “Turkish Tyson,” Gokhan “The Rebel” Saki will now square off with the best of the best in the Octagon, as it was announced Thursday that the UFC signed the Netherlands native to a promotional contract.There is no date or opponent scheduled for Saki’s UFC debut, but the 33-year-old light heavyweight has expressed an interest in competing on the Fight Night Rotterdam card on Sept. 2.A former Du
  
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• UFC planning 4 events on 4 continents in 4 weeks

  25-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  LAS VEGAS – While this past week saw more than 300 UFC athletes descend upon the company’s headquarters in Las Vegas, the next four weeks will see the promotion host events on four different continents.While the logistics involved in travel arrangements alone might be enough to drive someone made – much less the actual execution of four live sporting events in four incredibly unique locales – one UFC exec said his biggest concern was the delicate balance of building
  
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• UFC opens new performance institute

  25-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  In an effort to create healthier, more skilled fighters, the company officially opens its new $12 million UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas on Monday.An estimated 300 fighters were summoned to tour the 30,000-square-foot, two-story institute Friday as part of the weekend UFC athlete retreat.To read the full article click here Read the Full Article Here
  
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• Tate: UFC perfect model for equal opportunity for women

  25-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  When the UFC first announced that Ronda Rousey was joining the promotion and women would finally have the chance to compete inside the Octagon, Miesha Tate was cautiously optimistic about the future. Throughout her career, Tate heard over and over again the objections from UFC president Dana White on how he would never have women’s mixed martial arts in his promotion. So when the UFC changed course, Tate was excited about the future but also wondered just how much push the organizatio
  
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• Gustafsson says soccer star Ibrahimovic could have made UFC

  25-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC could have cut it in the UFC according to Swedish light-heavyweight mate Alex Gustafsson.The Man United star and MMA fan was called out by British UFC fighter Danny Roberts last year after the 6ft welterweight heard about the Swede’s taekwondo skills.To read the full article click here Read the Full Article Here
  
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• Five years in the UFC, Teixeira still fighting towards his dream

  25-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Friday marks the five-year anniversary of Glover Teixeira’s long-awaited debut in the UFC Octagon.After years of wrecking shop on the regional circuit and being heralded as an elite talent by his close friend and training partner Chuck Liddell, the buzz surrounding the Brazilian finisher had reached a fever pitch by the time he finally marched to the cage to take on Kyle Kingsbury at UFC 148.Less than two minutes later, Teixeira had made it clear the hype was for real and as he prepares to
  
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• ESPN's guide to UFC 212

  25-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  One of the most highly anticipated fights of 2017 is finally upon us: Jose Aldo vs. Max Holloway for the UFC featherweight championship. The former has won 19 of his last 20 fights (the only loss coming to Conor McGregor) and has the division belt around his waist. The latter, a winner in 10 consecutive matchups, is one of the rising stars in the sport.They'll square off in the Octagon at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, June 3 for UFC 212.To read the full s
  
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• Deiveson Alcantara promises to continue finishing

  25-05-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  At 29, Deiveson Alcantara will get the first big break of his unbeaten career, when he meets Marco Beltran next month at UFC 212.But while Alcantara is just now making his long-awaited octagon debut, fighting has been in his life since as long as he can remember. Like a pair of fellow MMA Alcantaras – UFC bantamweight Iuri and former UFC welterweight Ildemar, known as the “Marajo brothers” – Alcantara grew up on the Island of Marajo
  
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