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• Breaking: Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather Made Official For Aug. 26

  14-06-2017 23:47
  
  Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather is no fantasy. Today (June 14), Mayweather took to his Instagram account to announce that a boxing match between himself and McGregor is indeed official. See it for yourself. McGregor and Mayweather will do battle inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Aug. 26. It’ll be the main event […]
  
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• Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing match set for Aug. 26 in Las Vegas

  14-06-2017 23:35
  
  Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor has been signed for Aug. 26 in Las Vegas, Mayweather and McGregor both confirmed on social media. The fight will air live on pay-per-view.
  Kevin Iole of Yahoo! Sports was the first to report the news. MMA Fighting has yet to confirm the venue for the fight and neither McGregor nor Mayweather mentioned it in their respective social media posts.UFC president Dana White said Wednesday on SportsCenter that the fight will take place at T-Mobile Arena and be con
  
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• Coach Believes Rose Namajunas is Ready For Title Shot

  14-06-2017 23:26
  
  Rose Namajunas’ coach says a title shot is in her near future. Namajunas is coming off a big second-round submission victory over Michelle Waterson. Many feel “Thug” is set for the next shot at Joanna Jedrzejczyk’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women’s bantamweight title. Trevor Wittman told Fighters Only that his fighter is next for a […]
  
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• Ep 26: MMA News Podcast with Ben Nguyen and Colbey Northcutt

  14-06-2017 22:38
  
  The MMANews Podcast is back at it again! 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 with fun banter and hot topic debates. Josh and Tim start the show talking about all of […]
  
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• Nevada Athletic Commission Approves Aug. 26 for Potential Mayweather-McGregor Bout

  14-06-2017 22:30
  
  The much-hyped boxing superfight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor now has a potential date and venue.
  
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• Holly Holm Doesn’t Regret Missing Out on Ronda Rousey Rematch

  14-06-2017 22:15
  
  Holly Holm isn’t showing regret over the fact that she didn’t wait for a rematch with Ronda Rousey. Holm earned the biggest win of her combat sports career when she knocked out Ronda Rousey back in Nov. 2015. Up to that point, Rousey was unbeaten and had dominated her opposition. The tables quickly turned on […]
  
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• Glover Teixeira undergoes surgery for injured hand

  14-06-2017 22:00
  
  Glover Teixeira went under the knife on Wednesday morning.
  The UFC light heavyweight contender, who lost to Alexander Gustafsson in the main event of UFC Fight Night 109 on May 28, revealed on his Instagram page that he had to undergo a right hand surgery.
  “I think I’ll be able to train again in six or eight weeks,” Teixeira told MMA Fighting. “The doctor said the recovery is easy. I’ll start physical therapy in two weeks, I believe.”
  Teixeira doesn’t ha
  
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• Demian Maia Refutes Claim He Turned Down Title Fight Against Tyron Woodley

  14-06-2017 21:52
  
  Earlier today, word began circulating that UFC welterweight contender Demian Maia had declined a title fight with the division’s champion, Tyron Woodley. While it would be easy to discuss the talk as simple rumor, Maia’s most recent opponent, Jorge Masvidal, re-posted a story from the Southland Post claiming he was offered a title shot against […]
  
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• Doo-Ho Choi Injured, Out of UFC 214 Bout with Andre Fili

  14-06-2017 21:40
  
  The Korean Superboy is unfortunately off the UFC 214 card. Word that Doo-Ho Choi was injured broke earlier today, with scheduled opponent Andre Fili confirming the news view his official Twitter account. Choi is out. Doesn't matter. I'm only focused on what I can control. I'll be ready July 29th to beat someone up. — […]
  
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• NSAC Approves August 26 Date for Mayweather Promotions Boxing Event

  14-06-2017 21:09
  
  Talk of a boxing super fight between the retired Floyd Mayweather Jr. and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor just won’t seem to go away. Now, just days after a date of August 26 was penciled in for the MGM Grand Garden Arena, the Nevada State Athletic Commission has added fuel to the fire. The commission confirmed they’ve […]
  
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• NAC approves Mayweather Promotions for Aug. 26, still unclear if it’s Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor

  14-06-2017 20:32
  
  The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) approved an Aug. 26 date in Las Vegas for Mayweather Promotions in a meeting Wednesday. But the fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor is not officially attached to it — at least for now.NAC executive director Bob Bennett told MMA Fighting that Mayweather Promotions applied for the Aug. 26 date for a boxing card at MGM Grand, which will air on Showtime, last week. Mayweather officials then pulled that application earlier this week before aski
  
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• Miesha Tate Doesn’t Believe Bethe Correia is on Holly Holm’s Level

  14-06-2017 20:14
  
  Miesha Tate isn’t convinced Bethe Correia is on the same level as Holly Holm. Tate is no stranger to Holm. The two competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women’s bantamweight title back in March 2016. “Cupcake” won the gold via fifth-round submission. Speaking with FOX Sports, Tate explained why she doesn’t feel Correia is […]
  
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• Wanderlei Silva: ‘I Would Love to Welcome Vitor Belfort Into Bellator’

  14-06-2017 19:29
  
  Wanderlei Silva wouldn’t mind another scrap against Vitor Belfort. Silva and Belfort are renowned Brazilian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters. Their place in history cannot be denied. Despite the accolades shared between the two, neither of them are ready to walk away. “The Phenom” recently earned a unanimous decision win over Nate Marquardt. “The Axe […]
  
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• Referees, Judges Assigned for Championship Bouts Atop UFC 213 Lineup in Las Vegas

  14-06-2017 19:06
  
  The Nevada Athletic Commission on Wednesday revealed referee and judging assignments for the two championship bouts at UFC 213 in Las Vegas.
  
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• Haim Gozali Explains Why Size Won’t Matter Against Ryan Couture

  14-06-2017 19:06
  
  Haim Gozali agrees with his Bellator 180 opponent on one thing, size won’t matter. On June 24, Gozali and Ryan Couture will meet inside Madison Square Garden in New York City for Bellator 180. It’ll be Gozali’s second bout in Bellator. Couture recently said size won’t be a factor in the fight. Gozali shared those […]
  
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• Nevada Athletic Commission sets referees, judges for UFC 213 title fights

  14-06-2017 18:42
  
  The title fights scheduled for UFC 213 have their officials.
  On Wednesday, the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) set the referees and judges for title bouts between Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko and Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker at its monthly meeting in Las Vegas.
  Herb Dean will be the referee for the women’s bantamweight championship fight between Nunes, the titleholder, and challenger Shevchenko. The judges in place for that bout, the UFC 213 main event, are Derek Cleary, Chri
  
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• Neiman Gracie on Dillon Danis: ‘I Don’t Care About Him’

  14-06-2017 18:37
  
  Neiman Gracie isn’t a fan of Dillon Danis’ trash talking style. Gracie offered to fight Danis at Bellator 180, but he was denied. Danis didn’t want to miss the IBJJF World Championship for a preliminary spot. Instead, Gracie will fight Dave Marfone at the event inside Madison Square Garden in New York City on June 24. Speaking […]
  
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• Report: UFC Prospect Arnold Allen Gets Suspended Sentence for Christmas Party Brawl

  14-06-2017 18:31
  
  Arnold Allen appears to have avoided jail time for his involvement in a Christmas party brawl in which the UFC featherweight prospect was described as “running amok.”
  
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• Phil Davis Says His Move to Bellator Was ‘Never About Vindication’

  14-06-2017 18:11
  
  Phil Davis didn’t leave the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for the reason some may have thought. “Mr. Wonderful” signed with Bellator back in 2015. He is 4-0 under the promotion and is the current light heavyweight champion. He’ll defend his title against Ryan Bader at Bellator 180 inside Madison Square Garden in New York City […]
  
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• Gooch to Defend CES MMA Heavyweight Title Against Coutinho on Aug. 11

  14-06-2017 18:09
  
  CES MMA announced on Wednesday that reigning heavyweight champion Ashley Gooch will defend his title against Juliano Coutinho in the main event of CES 45. The action will take place at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I., on Aug. 11 and will be televised live on AXS TV.
  
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• Jenny Huang vs. Mei Yamaguchi, Flyweight Tourney Set for One Championship’s June 30 Event

  14-06-2017 17:58
  
  The card for One Championship “Light of a Nation” continues to grow as the June 30 event draws near.
  
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• UFC Prospect Arnold Allen Avoids Prison Sentence Following Christmas Incident

  14-06-2017 17:55
  
  Arnold Allen, a 23-year-old featherweight prospect in the UFC, has avoided serving any jail time for his part in an incident this past Christmas. Allen will have his five-month prison sentence suspended for 12 months, but he must pay about $4,200 in compensation, perform 150 hours of community service and follow a home curfew for […]
  
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• ONE Championship: Light of a Nation Event Draws Several New Fights

  14-06-2017 17:49
  
  The upcoming ONE: Light of a Nation event set for Myanmar has added several new fights to the lineup. Headlined by middleweight champion Vitaly Bigdash defending his title vs. Aung La N Sang, the event will also feature the Myanmar Flyweight Tournament and a female bout between Jenny Huang and Mei Yamaguchi. In the flyweight […]
  
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• Joe Lauzon Defends Reebok Deal, Says Toxicity Won’t Help

  14-06-2017 17:47
  
  Joe Lauzon is one fighter who backs up Reebok in their deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Many fighters haven’t been shy about their feelings towards the Athlete Outfitting program the UFC has in place. Many have said the deal caused them to lose a significant amount of sponsorship money. UFC President Dana White […]
  
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• Go Inside the Upcoming UFC 213: Nunes vs. Shevchenko 2 Fight Card

  14-06-2017 17:43
  
  The UFC has always done a solid job hyping event, maybe even going overboard with several of them. But when the promotion puts together the extended video previews for pay-per-view and other events, they hit a home run almost every single time. In the latest edition, UFC 213: Nunes vs. Shevchenko gets that treatment. Check […]
  
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• Neiman Gracie: ‘Amateur' Dillon Danis has to fight more and talk less

  14-06-2017 17:00
  
  Neiman Gracie is set to meet Dave Marfone at Bellator 180 in New York, but that wasn’t the promotion’s original plan for the June 24 event at Madison Square Garden.
  Before the bout was officially announced by Bellator, Gracie tweeted that Bellator reached out to offering him a fight with MMA newcomer Dillon Danis, a jiu-jitsu ace who trains with UFC champion Conor McGregor.
  Gracie agreed, but Danis turned down the offer because it was a preliminary bout, saying he would only miss the
  
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• Live Chat: Bellator commentary, UFC Singapore preview, Dana vs. DJ and MMA news

  14-06-2017 15:15
  
  This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
  Bellator made big news on Tuesday when they announced former UFC commentator Mike Goldberg along with former PRIDE, WWE, Glory and current Showtime boxing commentator Mauro Ranallo had signed with their organization. Sean Grande, on the other hand, is out. Is this good for the company? Will this meaningfully change things? What can we expect from both Goldberg and Ranallo? We'll delve into this territory.
  Plus, we're coming off of UFC Auckland, head
  
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• Joe Lauzon: ‘Toxic’ attitude toward Reebok not helping anybody

  14-06-2017 15:00
  
  For many a UFC fighter, Reebok, the company’s official apparel sponsor, is simply a faceless corporate entity, and thus an easy target.
  Fighter complaints about the company’s official apparel sponsor have become practically a Twitter staple since the partnership went into effect a couple years back.
  For veteran lightweight Joe Lauzon, though, things are a little different. Reebok is practically his neighbor, a short hop up the road from his gym to company headquarters south of Boston
  
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• Morning Report: T.J. Dillashaw questions the legitimacy of Cody Garbrandt’s back injury

  14-06-2017 14:00
  
  At the beginning of this year, the UFC announced that bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt would be defending his belt against former champion and training partner T.J. Dillashaw. It was to be a good, old-fashioned grudge match and the UFC built its most recent season of The Ultimate Fighter around the beef between the coaches, leading up to their title fight at UFC 213 this summer.But the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry and yet again the UFC’s decision to delay a title fight
  
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• M-1 Challenge 80 Weigh-in Results: Sergei Kharitonov, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou Cleared

  14-06-2017 13:57
  
  M-1 Global, Russia’s biggest mixed martial arts promotion, is set to delight fight fans in China on Thursday with a solid night of combat headlined by two legendary veterans of the sport
  
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• Urijah Faber Reveals New Sponsorship Deal For Team Alpha Male

  14-06-2017 08:24
  
  It looks like Team Alpha Male (TAM) is pulling out all the stops for its fighters. Urijah Faber has been front and center as the leader of TAM. The team has many high level competitors including reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight title holder Cody Garbrandt. During a recent appearance on “The MMA Hour,” Faber […]
  
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• UFC GYM celebrates Father's Day with free access all weekend

  14-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC GYM® today announced that it will celebrate Father’s Day by offering free access to all father’s and accompanying families from Friday through Sunday this weekend at participating locations throughout the United States. “Father’s Day is a special occasion for celebrating fatherhood and we couldn’t think of a better gift than offering a free weekend of unique fitness classes to members of our local UFC GYM communities,” UFC GYM President Adam Sedlack sa
  
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• UFC announces broadcast renewal deal with RS Thailand

  14-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  SINGAPOREUFC® and RS Thailand (Channel 8) announced today a multi-year content deal renewal to bring fight fans in Thailand localized premium UFC content including live international events and original programming such as UFC Countdown, Road to the Octagon, UFC Unleashed and Ultimate Knockouts.RS Thailand partners with the UFC in growing Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in Thailand while connecting the millions of sports enthusiasts in the region with some of the planet’s fittest athletes. La
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption - Ep. 9 Recap

  14-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
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  Another semifinalist is now set after Dhiego Lima earned a hard fought, three-round decision win over teammate Gilbert Smith on the latest episode of The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption. It was a grueling, back and forth three-round war between two of the toughest competitors on the show, as Lima and Smith gave it everything they had in an attempt to punch a ticket to the next round of the tournament. Before the fight got underway, former bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw had to figure ou
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter Redemption: Ep. 9 Preview

  14-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Don't miss a brand new Ultimate Fighter episode this Wednesday on FS1 //
  The quarterfinals of The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption tournament are underway after Tom Gallicchio got things started last week with an impressive first-round submission victory over Justin Edwards to become the first semifinalist and put himself just one win away from the finale on July 7. Gallicchio's victory didn't come without some adversity, however, as he had to battle back after being tagged by several hard shot
  
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• McGregor-Mayweather Superfight set for Aug. 26

  14-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
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  Worlds will collide in Las Vegas on Aug. 26 when UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor makes his professional boxing debut against future Hall of Famer Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a 12-round contest in Las Vegas.The most talked-about fight in years was officially announced on Wednesday, with Mayweather and McGregor taking to social media to inform their fans while UFC President Dana White appeared on ESPN SportsCenter to discuss the particulars of the match, which will be contested with 1
  
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• Mayweather vs. McGregor: reaction to super fight announcement

  14-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Arguably the biggest fight in combat sports history is finally done and UFC superstar Conor McGregor is set to cross over on Aug. 26 and face boxing icon Floyd Mayweather in a super fight for the ages.UFC.com's Matt Parrino joined NESN's Courtney Cox to discuss the mega fight between McGregor and Mayweather set to go down in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena later this summer.RELATED: Dana White and Leonard Ellerbe media scrum from UFC headquarters | Worlds collide when McGregor and Mayweath
  
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• Arlovski carrying a sense of urgency into Singapore

  14-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Andrei Arlovski’s return to the UFC quickly went from a fun story to something potentially special, as the former heavyweight champion rattled off four straight victories, including a first-round knockout win over Antonio Silva and an epic four-minute back-and-forth triumph over Travis Browne.Written off following his struggles under the Strikeforce banner, the resurgent veteran was once again in the championship mix, a win or two away from challenging for the title he held nearly a decade
  
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• Max Holloway Not Backing Down From Edgar or Swanson

  14-06-2017 06:58
  
  Max Holloway is down to defend his title against anyone, that includes Frankie Edgar and Cub Swanson. Both Edgar and Swanson have been pleading their case to be next in line for a shot at Holloway’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight gold. “Blessed” has heard both men make their arguments and feels ready for either […]
  
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• Coach Believes Holly Holm Can Get Title Shot With Win Over Bethe Correia

  14-06-2017 06:27
  
  Coach Mike Winkeljohn still feels Holly Holm is just one win away from a title shot. Holm has been on a three-fight skid and is looking to avoid a fourth straight loss against Bethe Correia. The two are set to meet this Saturday (June 17) inside the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore for UFC Fight […]
  
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• Kevin Lee Says UFC Officials Weren’t Upset With Punch at Press Conference

  14-06-2017 05:14
  
  Kevin Lee claims the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) wasn’t mad at him for punching Michael Chiesa during the “Summer Kickoff” press conference. Things got heated during the presser when Lee mentioned Chiesa’s mom buying a ticket to their upcoming bout. This sent Chiesa over the edge and he approached Lee. “The Motown Phenom” threw a […]
  
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• Bethe Correia Talks About Lessons Learned From Ronda Rousey Loss

  14-06-2017 04:48
  
  Bethe Correia feels things ended up being alright for her in the long run after her quick knockout loss to Ronda Rousey back in Aug. 2015. Correia has gone 1-1-1 since that defeat. She explained to UFC.com why she still feels the loss helped her: “The fight with Ronda was one of the most incredible […]
  
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• ABC launches charitable fund to benefit retired combat sports athletes

  14-06-2017 04:00
  
  The Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports (ABC) wants to give back to the fighters who have given their blood, sweat and tears in the ring or the cage.
  The body, which informally oversees commissions in the United States and Canada, announced the launch of a charitable fund benefiting retired combat sports participants last weekend at the International Boxing Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Canastota, N.Y.Those wishing to apply for a gift from the fund can do so on the ABC we
  
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• Amanda Ribas Admits She Cried When Her UFC Contract Arrived

  14-06-2017 03:14
  
  Amanda Ribas didn’t hide her emotions when she found out she was going to be on the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) roster. Ribas is scheduled to go one-on-one with Juliana Lima inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale on July 7. In a recent interview with A.G. Fight, […]
  
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• Derek Brunson Wants Gegard Mousasi ‘If The Terms Are Right’

  14-06-2017 02:54
  
  Derek Brunson is seeing green in a clash with Gegard Mousasi. Brunson is coming off a quick knockout victory over Daniel Kelly at UFC Fight Night 110. The win should ensure “The Law” a higher ranked opponent in his next outing. Brunson would like that opponent to be Mousasi if the money is right. He […]
  
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• UFC Fight Night 110 averages 923,000 viewers

  14-06-2017 02:30
  
  Saturday night's UFC Fight Night from Auckland, New Zealand, headlined by Mark Hunt's fourth-round stoppage of Derrick Lewis, averaged 923,000 viewers. The number was strong enough for FS 1 to place first among cable sports networks in prime time in both total viewers and in the 18-49 demo.
  It was the second most-watched sports event on U.S. television in prime time that night, trailing a major league baseball game on FOX that did 2,311,000 viewers.
  The Hunt vs. Lewis main event peaked at 1,087,
  
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• Scott Coker: Mike Goldberg & Mauro Ranallo Offering Different Experience

  14-06-2017 02:12
  
  Bellator President Scott Coker believes the additions of Mike Goldberg and Mauro Ranallo add a significant boost to the booth. Sean Grande recently announced that he was out as Bellator’s play-by-play commentator due to other commitments. Today (June 13), Bellator announced that Goldberg and Ranallo have signed with the promotion. During a conference call, Coker […]
  
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• Wanderlei Silva Reveals Why he Didn’t Attend Recent Bellator NYC Presser

  14-06-2017 01:29
  
  Wanderlei Silva has offered a reason as to why he didn’t attend the recent Bellator NYC press conference in California. “The Axe Murderer” is set to compete against Chael Sonnen inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. The two will headline Bellator NYC on June 24 live on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. ET. During […]
  
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• T.J. Dillashaw Wonders How Hurt Cody Garbrandt Really is

  14-06-2017 01:07
  
  T.J. Dillashaw has his doubts over the severity of Cody Garbrandt’s back injury. Dillashaw was set to challenge “No Love” on July 8 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bantamweight title bout was set to headline UFC 213. Garbrandt wasn’t going to heal in time, so the bout was halted. After seeing […]
  
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• Wanderlei Silva Claims He Skipped Press Conference to Avoid Altercation with Chael Sonnen

  14-06-2017 00:57
  
  Wanderlei Silva didn’t want to follow in the footsteps of fellow Brazilian Cristiane Justino.
  
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