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• Anderson Silva to Jose Aldo: ‘Always Keep Your Head up’

  06-06-2017 23:27
  
  Anderson Silva has offered Jose Aldo some words of encouragement. “The Spider” knows all about being a dominant champion representing Brazil. While his reign came to an end in 2013, he’ll still be remembered as one of the greatest mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters of all time. Aldo will likely have a similar legacy as […]
  
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• Fractured Foot Forces Alan Jouban Out of UFC 213 Bout vs. Brian Camozzi

  06-06-2017 23:16
  
  Alan Jouban has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled
  UFC 213 bout against Brian Camozzi after suffering a fractured foot in sparring.
  
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• Oscar De La Hoya Responds to Dana White: ‘I Have to Take The High Road’

  06-06-2017 23:10
  
  Oscar De La Hoya is taking the “high road,” but still isn’t thrilled with Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather. The “Golden Boy” hasn’t been shy in expressing his views on a potential boxing match between “Notorious” and “Money.” He’s gone as far as to say that the sport of boxing wouldn’t recover if such a […]
  
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• Fortunes changed for five at UFC 212

  06-06-2017 22:00
  
  It's been said many times that the myth of the unbeatable fighter is just that - a myth.
  Still, for seven years, Jose Aldo looked like the reality of that story.Often called the most skilled all-around fighter in the sport, Aldo arrived in the WEC in 2008 and was untouchable until Conor McGregor knocked him out in 13seconds.
  While Aldo's aura of being unbeatable was gone, when he came back and beat future Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar to win the interim featherweight title, he looked as good as ev
  
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• Matthew Lopez is Eyeing Top 10 Bantamweights After UFC 212 Win

  06-06-2017 21:56
  
  Matthew Lopez is coming off a first-round finish over Johnny Eduardo at UFC 212. The victory has Lopez eyeing top 10 talent in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) bantamweight division. After his last victory, Lopez told MMAJunkie.com that he’ll take any fighter that’s ahead of him in the rankings: “Anybody that’s in front of me. Top […]
  
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• Adam Meredith: ‘I can control how hard I work’ (Exclusive)

  06-06-2017 21:45
  
  Last Friday night June 2nd, Shamrock FC 290 went down at the River City Casino in St. Louis, MO. On the card was the tough Adam Meredith, looking for to get his first win after a long lay off due to a torn labrum. Meredith ended up dropping the fight to his opponent by submission […]
  
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• Thomas Almeida Says His Mind is on Jimmie Rivera, Not Cody Garbrandt

  06-06-2017 21:33
  
  Thomas Almeida’s focus is on Jimmie Rivera, not Cody Garbrandt. Almeida is set to compete in a pivotal bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) bantamweight division. “Thominhas” will battle Jimmie Rivera on July 22 for UFC on FOX 25. In a recent interview with Flo Combat, Almeida said he isn’t focused on revenge or […]
  
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• Jason Knight replaces Chan Sung Jung, meets Ricardo Lamas at UFC 214

  06-06-2017 21:00
  
  One intriguing UFC 214 featherweight matchup has been swapped for another.
  Last week came the disappointing news that a knee injury had forced Chan Sung Jung out of his highly anticipated fight with Ricardo Lamas on July 29 at Anaheim’s Honda Center.
  But Lamas now has a new foe: Jason Knight, the Mississippi hotshot working his way through the division. MMA Fighting confirmed the news after an initial report made by the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday.The 24-year-old Knight (17-2) has won fou
  
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• Jason Knight Replaces Injured ‘Korean Zombie,’ Meets Ricardo Lamas at UFC 214

  06-06-2017 20:31
  
  Rising star Jason Knight will get the toughest test of his career to date when he meets Ricardo Lamas at UFC 214.
  
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• Mike Tyson Feels Conor McGregor Will Look ‘Really Ridiculous’ Boxing Floyd Mayweather

  06-06-2017 20:17
  
  Count Mike Tyson as another boxing icon that doesn’t give Conor McGregor a chance against Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match. It’s well known by now that Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder McGregor wants to face Mayweather in a boxing ring. So much so, that he’s signed his end of the deal and […]
  
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• Video: Max Holloway Receives Hero’s Welcome in Hawaii After UFC 212 Win

  06-06-2017 19:56
  
  Max Holloway shocked the mixed martial arts (MMA) world this past weekend when he defeated Jose Aldo in his own home country of Brazil via third round TKO to unify the featherweight titles and solidify himself as the best 145-pound fighter in the world. Although he struggled in the first two rounds against “Scarface,” Holloway rallied […]
  
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• Frankie Edgar Doesn’t See How Cub Swanson is Considered For Title Shot

  06-06-2017 19:56
  
  Frankie Edgar feels he’s “The Answer” for Max Holloway’s first contender, not Cub Swanson. Edgar has won two straight bouts and has been victorious in five of his last six outings. His last win was a brutal TKO over Yair Rodriguez. With Holloway being the new Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight title holder, Edgar feels […]
  
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• Justin Lawrence vs. Treston Thomison Tops Bellator 181 Preliminary Card

  06-06-2017 19:54
  
  A featherweight showdown between Justin Lawrence and Treston Thomison will serve as the featured preliminary matchup at Bellator 181.
  
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• Joseph Benavidez Gives Time Frame For Return to Octagon After ACL Tear

  06-06-2017 19:42
  
  Former UFC flyweight title challenger and current No. 1-ranked 125-pounder Joseph Benavidez was forced out of his first mixed martial arts (MMA) bout due to injury, but that all changed two weeks ago when Benavidez suffered a knee injury during preparation for his scheduled bout against Ben Nguyen at this weekend’s UFC Fight Night from New […]
  
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• Aljamain Sterling Says Popularity in MMA Has to be Organic

  06-06-2017 19:30
  
  Aljamain Sterling is all for big personalities, as long as it’s genuine. Sterling saw Raphael Assuncao’s performance against Marlon Moraes at UFC 212. “The Funk Master” isn’t ripping on Assuncao’s win. With that said, Sterling told Flo Combat that he doesn’t understand Assuncao’s calls for a title shot with decision wins: “What I don’t like […]
  
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• Ex-Featherweight Champ Jose Aldo Vows to Come Back After UFC 212 Defeat

  06-06-2017 19:23
  
  Jose Aldo delivered his first public statement since his loss to Max Holloway at UFC 212, and the message was largely optimistic.
  
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• Frankie Edgar on deserving shot at Max Holloway’s belt: ‘There is no one else’

  06-06-2017 19:00
  
  The way Frankie Edgar sees it, there’s only one featherweight title fight to make: himself against new champion Max Holloway.
  “There is no one else,” Edgar said on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour. “C’mon. There’s no one that makes sense more than me, no one that’s done what I’ve done to get it.”
  Another featherweight contender, Cub Swanson, believes that he should be next in line after Holloway’s third-round TKO victory over Jose
  
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• Viviane Pereira Says She Caught Conjunctivitis Weeks Before UFC 212

  06-06-2017 18:30
  
  Viviane Pereira had more to deal with in her preparation for UFC 212 than previous bouts. Pereira took on Jamie Moyle this past Saturday night (June 3). Pereira earned a unanimous decision victory. While “Sucuri” looked on point during the fight, she wasn’t 100 percent in the lead-up to the fight. She explained to reporters what […]
  
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• Ep. 24: MMA News Podcast with Zak Ottow and Jon Tuck

  06-06-2017 18:29
  
  It may be late, but we couldn’t let you miss out on the great conversations we had with the UFC’s Zak Ottow and Jon Tuck. We will be back to our normal day and times this week! Josh Stephens and Tim Thompson return to give you the latest mixed martial arts (MMA) headlines, events, and share […]
  
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• Ep. 23: MMA News Podcast with Brent Primus

  06-06-2017 18:23
  
  It may be late, but do not FEAR! The almost forgotten episode of the MMANews Podcast is here! Sorry for the delay boys and girls. Josh Stephens and Tim Thompson return to give you the latest mixed martial arts (MMA) headlines, events, and share their opinions on the hottest topics in the sport. As always […]
  
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• Paulo Borrachinha Says Oluwale Bamgbose Was Tougher Than he Thought

  06-06-2017 17:23
  
  Paulo Borrachinha is giving credit where it’s due. Borrachinha is coming off a second-round TKO victory over Oluwale Bamgbose inside the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The two competed on the main card of UFC 212. The weigh-in staredown between the two was intense as Borrachinha mushed his opponent. Borrachinha explained to reporters what […]
  
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• Hundreds welcome Max Holloway, Yancy Medeiros back to Hawaii following UFC 212

  06-06-2017 17:00
  
  When they touched back down in Hawaii, Max Holloway and Yancy Medeiros received a hearty hero’s welcome at the Honolulu International Airport.Hundreds of people gathered to meet the plane carrying Hawaii’s own undisputed featherweight champion, fresh off the performance of his career against Jose Aldo in Rio de Janeiro to unify the title.
  Holloway defeated the longtime 145-pound kingpin Aldo in the main event at UFC 212, stopping him via an emphatic third-round TKO (strikes). It was
  
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• Volkan Oezdemir on Jimi Manuwa Fight: ‘It’s Gonna be a Knockout in The First Round’

  06-06-2017 16:51
  
  Volkan Oezdemir senses another first-round knockout victory. Oezdemir stunned the mixed martial arts (MMA) world with his 28-second knockout victory over Misha Cirkunov at UFC Fight Night 109. It was Oezdemir’s fourth straight victory. He will now face Jimi Manuwa inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California on July 29. Speaking with Flo Combat‘s Top […]
  
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• Ray Borg Says he Gained Respect For Demetrious Johnson After Stance Against UFC

  06-06-2017 15:10
  
  Ray Borg sides with Demetrious Johnson in his discontent with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Johnson, who is the flyweight champion and pound-for-pound best mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter in the world, has spoke out against the UFC for mistreatment. He claims UFC President Dana White threatened to shut down the flyweight division if he […]
  
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• Alexander Gustafsson stands behind his words on Jon Jones, suspects Jones was ‘on something’ when they fought

  06-06-2017 15:00
  
  It’s been nearly four years since Alexander Gustafsson and Jon Jones went toe-to-toe at UFC 165 in Toronto, and yet their rivalry has taken on an added edge over the last couple of weeks.
  After stopping Glover Teixeira at UFC Fight Night 109 in Stockholm to get another step closer to a title shot, Jones’ name was brought up in the post-fight press conference. Holding nothing back, Gustafsson said what was on his mind about Jones.
  “I don’t like [Jones],” he said. &ld
  
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• UFC 212 Medical Suspensions: Two Fighters Sit For 180 Days

  06-06-2017 14:39
  
  Medical suspensions for the UFC 212 fighters have been handed out. The Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission released the list yesterday (June 5). Johnny Eduardo will sit for 180 days due to a broken foot. He can return sooner if he is medically cleared. Jim Wallhead has also been suspended for 180 days. He can reduce […]
  
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• Morning Report: T.J. Dillashaw to Demetrious Johnson: It’s a chickens**t move to bail out of this fight

  06-06-2017 14:00
  
  Yesterday, UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson created a stir when he released a statement speaking out against his treatment by the UFC, particularly, their attempts to “bully” him into accepting a fight against former bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw. He then went on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani where he went in depth into the threats leveled against him by the organization and Dana White, including threatening to shut down the entire division if Johnson didn’t a
  
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• Mark Hunt: ‘I Still Don’t Understand Why Alistair Overeem Was Allowed to Use an IV’

  06-06-2017 13:47
  
  Mark Hunt is still puzzled over Alistair Overeem being allowed to use an IV before their UFC 209 bout. Hunt and Overeem did battle inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada back in March. Overeem finished “Super Samoan” in the third round. It was Hunt’s first bout during his lawsuit with the Ultimate Fighting […]
  
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• Zombie out, Knight in to face Lamas at UFC 214

  06-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  An injury has sidelined featherweight contender Chan Sung Jung, forcing "The Korean Zombie" from his UFC 214 bout against Ricardo Lamas. Stepping in to face the No. 3-ranked Lamas will be rising star Jason "The Kid" Knight.In the UFC 214 main event, which airs live on Pay-Per-View from Honda Center in Anaheim, it’s the long-awaited rematch between UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and former titleholder Jon Jones. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 9.Winner of four straight, Missi
  
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• UFC Unfiltered: Aljamain Sterling, UFC 212 recap

  06-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC Bantamweight fighter Aljamain Sterling joins Jim and Matt in studio to discuss his UFC 214 against Renan Barao, John Dodson, fighters cutting the line, Mighty Mouse vs. TJ Dillashaw, sleep apnea, and much more. Plus, the guys break down UFC 212 in detail, and talk about Jon Jones crushing Alexander Gustafsson on Twitter and Demetrious Johnson's response to Dana White.Some of the highlights from Episode 101 of UFC Unfiltered include:Aljo on taking a fight with Renan Barao over John
  
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• Lewis always just one punch away

  06-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Heading into his main event showdown with Mark Hunt this weekend in Auckland, Derrick Lewis is riding a six-fight winning streak that includes finishes of Gabriel Gonzaga and Travis Browne.He’s climbed to No. 6 in the rankings, one spot ahead of Hunt, and given the uncertain status of former champion Cain Velasquez, another blistering performance at Vector Arena could elevate the Houston native into position to challenge for the heavyweight title later this year.Being a professional athlet
  
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• Fight Night Auckland Fantasy Cheat Sheet

  06-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Two of the hardest-hitting heavyweights in the world will meet this weekend, as Derrick Lewis travels to enemy territory to face off with Mark Hunt in the UFC Fight Night main event in Auckland, New Zealand. Lewis is currently riding an impressive six-fight win streak, with five of those victories coming by way of knockout. As for Hunt, he comes into the fight with aspirations to add a loss to Lewis' record while doing it in front of his home country fans. In the co-main event, Derek Brunson wil
  
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• UFC 213 Video Promo Featuring Amanda Nunes-Valentina Shevchenko

  06-06-2017 03:34
  
  It may not be Michael Bisping vs. Georges St-Pierre for the middleweight title. Or Cody Garbrandt vs. T.J. Dillashaw for the bantamweight belt. But UFC 213 still features a pair of championship matches as part of International Fight Week in Las Vegas. Headlining the July 8 show will be bantamweight titleholder Amanda Nunes, as she […]
  
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• Heavyweight Chase Sherman Inks new Deal With UFC

  06-06-2017 03:24
  
  Despite receiving mostly bad news over the past few days, the UFC is still working to keep the roster happy. Heavyweight Chase Sherman, who earned his first Octagon victory in three tries this past May, announced that he has signed a new four-fight deal to remain in the UFC. *BREAKING NEWS* I've signed a new […]
  
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• UFC 212 medical suspensions: Two fighters potentially out six months

  06-06-2017 03:00
  
  Johnny Eduardo and Jim Wallhead received long medical suspensions following Saturday night’s UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission announced on Monday.
  Eduardo was issued a 180-day medical suspension following his first-round TKO loss to Matthew Lopez. Sources close to the fighter told MMA Fighting that Eduardo fractured his right foot in the first kick he threw, landing on Lopez's knee.
  Wallhead, who was submitted by Luan Chagas in the second round of their welt
  
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• Chuck Liddell Responds to Tito Ortiz, Says He’s Never Changed

  06-06-2017 02:44
  
  The social media back-and-forth between former UFC champion Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz continued Monday, as “The Iceman” responded to comments made by Ortiz. The two posed for a picture, with Liddell posting it online and mentioning a possible third fight. He won both previous meetings with Ortiz, who retired following a win earlier this […]
  
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• War Machine Gets Thirty-Six to Life for Sexual Assault of Christy Mack, Other Charges

  06-06-2017 02:16
  
  The ongoing saga of former UFC and Bellator MMA fighter War Machine has mercifully come to a close at long last (barring the inevitable appeal, of course). At sentencing today, the fighter, formerly known as Jon Koppenhaver, was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for thirty-six years. The sentence comes from […]
  
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• Monday Morning Analyst: How Max Holloway Won at UFC 212

  06-06-2017 02:16
  
  In this episode of the podcast, we take a look at UFC 212 results, how Max Holloway dispatched with Jose Aldo, IBJJF World Championship results and more.
  
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• UFC 212 Medicals: Johnny Eduardo, Jim Wallhead Facing Potential 6-Month Suspensions

  06-06-2017 01:19
  
  Not only did Johnny Eduardo take an unnecessary beating at UFC 212, he's potentially got a broken foot, to boot.
  
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• Mark Hunt: ‘Crock of sh*t’ that ‘cheater’ Alistair Overeem was allowed IV before UFC 209

  06-06-2017 01:12
  
  Earlier this year, Mark Hunt faced off against Alistair Overeem at UFC 209 amidst a sea of controversy regarding Hunt’s relationship with the UFC. At the time, Hunt was — and still is — in the midst of taking the UFC to court over the way the promotion handled Brock Lesnar’s entry into UFC 200 and subsequent drug testing failure. Hunt spent much of the lead-up to UFC 209 heavily criticizing the UFC while repeatedly pointing out how the organization matched him up, once ag
  
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• Frankie Edgar: ‘I’ve Been Trying to Get This Title Shot For so Long’

  06-06-2017 01:03
  
  Frankie Edgar is calling for the next Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight title shot. This past Saturday night (June 3) Jose Aldo and Max Holloway went one-on-one in a unification featherweight title bout. Holloway became the undisputed 145-pound title holder via third-round TKO. Backstage at UFC 212, Edgar told the media that he’s been vying […]
  
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• Justin Gaethje Wants to Fight Conor McGregor in Ireland

  06-06-2017 00:51
  
  Former WSOF lightweight champion Justin Gaethje is the newest addition to the UFC roster and is ready to test himself against No. 6-ranked Michael Johnson in the main event of The Ultimate Fighter Season 25 Finale (TUF 25). Gaethje was backstage at UFC 212 in Brazil this past weekend, and spoke about a possible ‘money fight’ […]
  
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• Arlene Blencowe-Sinead Kavanagh Featherweight Clash Added to Bellator 182 in New York

  06-06-2017 00:49
  
  Australian 145-pounder Arlene Blencowe and Ireland's Sinead Kavanagh will square off at Bellator 182 on Aug. 25 at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York.
  
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• Jimi Manuwa: I’ll KO Volkan Oezdemir Then Beat Jon Jones or Daniel Cormier

  06-06-2017 00:39
  
  Jimi Manuwa has some high expectations for his future in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. “The Posterboy” is currently the No. 2-ranked 205-pounder in the division and is set to take on Volkan Oezdemir, who comes off of a 28-second knockout win over Misha Cirkunov last week, at UFC 214 on pay-per-view (PPV). Manuwa is currently […]
  
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• TJ Dillashaw Calls Out Demetrious Johnson For Turning Down Fight With Him

  06-06-2017 00:28
  
  UFC flyweight champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson has no interest in attempting what would be a record-breaking 11th consecutive UFC title defense against TJ Dillashaw, and the former Team Alpha Male member isn’t happy about it. Earlier today (Mon. June 5, 2017) Johnson released a statement claiming the UFC is attempting to bully him into […]
  
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• War Machine gets 36 years to life in Christy Mack sexual assault case

  06-06-2017 00:12
  
  A former UFC fighter has gotten a life sentence — with the possibility of parole — in a high-profile sexual assault case in Las Vegas.
  War Machine, who competed on The Ultimate Fighter and also fought for Bellator, was sentenced to 36 years to life by a Clark County (Nev.) District Court judge Monday in a sexual assault and kidnapping case involving his ex-girlfriend Christine Mackinday.War Machine, who was born Jonathan Koppenhaver, was found guilty on 29 of 34 charges in March, inc
  
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