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• Shogun Rua Offers Advice to Wanderlei Silva Ahead of Bellator NYC

  20-06-2017 23:35
  
  Mauricio Rua wants Wanderlei Silva to steer clear of the mistakes he made against Chael Sonnen. “Shogun” fought Sonnen back in Aug. 2013. Sonnen submitted Rua in the first round with a guillotine choke. This Saturday night (June 24), Sonnen will battle Silva inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. Speaking with the media, […]
  
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• Triple H Extends Offer to Have Conor McGregor & Floyd Mayweather on RAW

  20-06-2017 22:57
  
  If Triple H has his way, then Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather will appear in a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) ring face-to-face. It’s no secret that everyone is paying attention to the McGregor-Mayweather match-up scheduled for Aug. 26. This includes the WWE, who is trying capitalize on the hype train. In a recent interview with […]
  
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• John Makdessi steps in to face Sage Northcutt at UFC 214

  20-06-2017 22:39
  
  Sage Northcutt has a new opponent for UFC 214.
  UFC veteran John Makdessi will step in for the injured Claudio Puelles to face Northcutt on July 29, the UFC announced Tuesday afternoon. The Canadian Press’s Neil Davidson first reported the news.
  In Makdessi, Northcutt draws a far more experienced fighter in Canada’s Makdessi, who has had 13 total fights in the UFC. During that stretch “The Bull” has gone 7-6, with victories over Sam Stout and Daron Cruickshank. Though Makd
  
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• John Makdessi Replaces Claudio Puelles, Meets Sage Northcutt at UFC 214 on July 29

  20-06-2017 22:20
  
  Sage Northcutt will be facing a far more experienced opponent that originally anticipated at UFC 214.
  
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• Tony Ferguson Says He’s a Company Man Who Wants to be Treated Right

  20-06-2017 22:12
  
  Tony Ferguson says he’s all in with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), but would like to be treated better. Ferguson hasn’t competed since Nov. 2016 when he defeated former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos. “El Cucuy” is in a sticky situation as Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t ready to compete and Conor McGregor will fight Floyd Mayweather […]
  
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• ‘Shogun' Rua: Wanderlei Silva has to be patient against Chael Sonnen

  20-06-2017 22:00
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO — Chael Sonnen submitted Mauricio Rua in one of his biggest wins in the UFC, and now meets “Shogun's" longtime friend and former training partner Wanderlei Silva at Bellator’s New York debut on June 24.
  Rua, who lost to Sonnen via first-round submission in 2013, sends his friend some advice ahead of his long-awaited return to MMA.
  "Don’t be nervous,” Rua told reporters in a media scrum during UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. "When I fought Sonnen, I
  
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• Question mark kick expert Glaube Feitosa praises Holly Holm’s KO over Bethe Correia

  20-06-2017 20:00
  
  Holly Holm returned to the win column with a picture-perfect head kick over Bethe Correia in the main event of UFC Fight Night 111 in Singapore on June 17, and a question mark specialist is proud of her knockout.
  Glaube Feitosa, the man responsible for the question mark kick which is also known as the Brazilian kick, is a black belt in kyokushin karate who competed against some of the best strikers in the world in the K-1 ring for 11 years. He defeated Alistair Overeem via knockout in 2004.
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• Quote: Mayweather Will Knock McGregor Out in Three Rounds or Less

  20-06-2017 19:21
  
  You won’t find out many boxing coaches outside of Conor McGregor’s camp that believe “Notorious” can beat Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match. Angelo Reyes is no exception. McGregor and Mayweather are set to compete in a “super fight” live on Showtime pay-per-view on Aug. 26. During a recent appearance on MMA Junkie Radio, Reyes […]
  
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• UFC Fight Night 111 medical suspensions: Six fighters could be out six months

  20-06-2017 19:03
  
  Bethe Correia might be out of competition for a while.
  The Brazilian fighter received an 180-day suspension with a possible reduction to 60 days with dental clearance following her head-kick knockout loss to former women’s bantamweight champ Holly Holm last Saturday at UFC Fight Night 111. The event took place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. The UFC oversaw the card and recently released the full list of medical suspensions to mixedmartialarts.com.
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• Former Boxing World Champ Calls for August Meeting with Nate Diaz

  20-06-2017 17:49
  
  Adrien Broner, who is set to face unbeaten WBC lightweight champion Mikey Garcia on July 29 in a non-title fight, is interested in returning to action in August on the Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather card. The former four-weight boxing champion even has an opponent picked out in UFC contender Nate Diaz. “Depending on the punishment I […]
  
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• UFC Fight Night 112 Primer Featuring Kevin Lee vs. James Moontasri

  20-06-2017 17:43
  
  Back in 2015, Kevin Lee and James Moontasri shared the Octagon at UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee. Less than three minutes into the fight, Lee locked in a rear-naked choke to hand Moontasri his first submission loss. Flash-forward two years later and Lee is just days away from fighting Michael Chiesa in the main […]
  
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• UFC Champ Stipe Miocic Responds to Boxing Champion Anthony Joshua

  20-06-2017 17:35
  
  UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic stated his desire to square off with boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua as part of the August Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather event. Joshua, though, isn’t interested in facing Miocic. However, after a report came out that Joshua is willing to fight on the undercard of McGregor-Mayweather, Miocic has fired back against […]
  
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• Adam Braidwood, Tim Hague’s Final Opponent, Comments On Death

  20-06-2017 17:31
  
  Adam Braidwood has broken his silence following the death of former UFC fighter Tim Hague. Over the weekend, Braidwood knocked Hague out during their boxing match in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. While Hague was responsive after the fight, he later passed away following surgery on his brain. In a video message posted on his Twitter account, […]
  
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• UFC Fight Night 111 Medicals: Bethe Correia Gets 6-Month Term After Head-Kick KO Defeat

  20-06-2017 17:07
  
  Former women’s bantamweight title challenger Bethe Correia has been issued a six-month medical suspension following her knockout loss to Holly Holm at UFC Fight Night 111.
  
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• Coach reveals who will be in Conor McGregor’s corner against Floyd Mayweather

  20-06-2017 17:00
  
  Conor McGregor is known for his loyalty and that doesn’t seem likely to change heading into one of the biggest combat sports events ever.
  McGregor’s boxing coach Owen Roddy revealed who will be in McGregor’s corner for the massive boxing match against Floyd Mayweather in an interview with Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour.The names are familiar ones for UFC fans: McGregor’s head coach John Kavanagh, Roddy, UFC fighter and longtime training partner Ar
  
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• Edmonton Orders Third-Party Review Into Death of Tim Hague Following Boxing Match

  20-06-2017 16:32
  
  The City of Edmonton has ordered a third-party review to be conducted into the boxing match the resulted in the death of Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Tim Hague, according to a report from Global News.
  
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• Andrea Lee to Defend Flyweight Crown in Legacy Fighting Alliance 16 Headliner

  20-06-2017 16:16
  
  Andrea Lee will make her first 125-pound title defense against Davina Maciel in the Legacy Fighting Alliance 16 headliner on July 14.
  
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• From ‘joke’ to reality: The making of Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor

  20-06-2017 15:00
  
  It was a chance encounter between Floyd Mayweather and a camera man from TMZ that might have jump started one of the most stunning negotiations in the history of sports.
  Conor McGregor knocked out Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 on Nov. 12 at Madison Square Garden to become the UFC lightweight champion and the only man to hold two UFC belts in two different weight classes at the same time. Two days later, Floyd Mayweather was in Manhattan’s Diamond District when TMZ caught up with him to ask him
  
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• Morning Report: Joe Rogan: If Conor McGregor kicks Floyd Mayweather in the head, he’ll be “a god damn folk hero”

  20-06-2017 14:00
  
  When the crossover superfight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor was first speculated about over a year ago, much of the conversation revolved around under what rules the potential bout might be contested under. Would it have to be strictly Marquess de Queensberry rules or would Mayweather consent to some sort of modified hybrid rules that would allow some kicking or elbows? When the dream bout was turned into reality last week, we had our answer: the contest would be waged under pu
  
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• UFC Unfiltered: Johny Hendricks and Singapore recap

  20-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Former UFC Welterweight champion Johny Hendricks calls in to talk about his UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee co-main event bout against Tim Boetsch, feeling great going through another camp as a Middleweight, CSAC's new weightclasses, and fighting back home in Oklahoma for the first time in ten years. Plus, Jim and Matt break down the fights from Singapore over the weekend, and discuss Matt Hughes's condition, the unfortunate passing of former UFC fighter Tim Hague, Conor vs. Floyd officially bei
  
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• UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee Fantasy Cheat Sheet

  20-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC Fight Night will land in Oklahoma City this Sunday night with a huge lightweight showdown featured in the main event, as former Ultimate Fighter winner Michael Chiesa takes on surging contender Kevin Lee.Chiesa and Lee are not only two of the brightest rising stars at 155 pounds, but they also have plenty of pride on the line after they nearly got into a fight well ahead of this card after a heated showdown at the UFC Summer Kickoff press conference.Personal feelings aside, Chiesa and Lee ha
  
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• UFC champ Michael Bisping, Cub Swanson celebrate UFC Gym Costa Mesa grand opening on Saturday

  20-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  UFC GYM®, the rapidly-expanding fitness franchise that brings mixed martial arts (MMA) to the masses, welcomes fitness enthusiasts and athletes alike to attend the grand opening of its 18,000 square-foot Costa Mesa location taking place on Saturday, June 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Located at 2860 Harbor Boulevard, this ultramodern fitness facility features a 24-foot Octagon®, strength training and cardio machines, battle ropes, agility ladders, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu studio and premi
  
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• Lee not worried what people think, he'll keep doing him

  20-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  When it comes to talking about fights, the fight game, and the big picture he hopes a world championship will create for him, lightweight contender Kevin Lee can get a little intense.“Kids see these drug dealers and they’ve got the nice cars, the bling, the girls,” said Lee, who headlines Sunday’s UFC Fight Night card in Oklahoma City against Michael Chiesa. “That’s what you want as a kid. But you can work your ass off and still get the same things these dudes
  
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• Chiesa still evolving, didn't want 'tune-up' fight in return

  20-06-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  No athlete needs a back injury that results in a year away from his or her sport. But before his return this Sunday to face fellow lightweight contender Kevin Lee, Michael Chiesa is able to see the last 12 months in a glass half full light.“A good day last year probably felt like a s**tty day this year,” he said. “My body was so run down I never knew what it felt to be a hundred percent.”In his nine years as a mixed martial artist, Chiesa pushed himself in the gym as hard
  
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• Ryan Bader Says He’s Simply Better Than Phil Davis

  20-06-2017 06:35
  
  Ryan Bader has a chance to spoil Phil Davis’ night once again, but this time with an extra incentive. Bader will battle Davis in the main event of Bellator 180, the Spike TV event that takes place just before Bellator NYC. “Darth” and “Mr. Wonderful” first fought back in Jan. 2015. Bader took a split […]
  
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• Mike Winkeljohn Says McGregor Has Early Chance Against Mayweather

  20-06-2017 06:22
  
  Renowned mixed martial arts (MMA) coach Mike Winkeljohn gives Conor McGregor a small chance against Floyd Mayweather. McGregor and Mayweather will do battle inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Aug. 26. They’ll meet inside a boxing ring live on Showtime pay-per-vew. During a recent appearance on MMAFighting.com‘s “The MMA Hour,” Winkeljohn explained […]
  
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• Al Iaquinta is Rooting For Conor McGregor Against Floyd Mayweather

  20-06-2017 04:57
  
  Al Iaquinta is pulling for Conor McGregor and believes he has a shot at beating Floyd Mayweather. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight will keep a close eye on the “super fight” set for Aug. 26 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Raging” told MMAJunkie.com that “Notorious” may be flustered by Mayweather’s defense: “(McGregor)’s […]
  
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• Edmonton will launch independent review into boxing death of former UFC fighter Tim Hague

  20-06-2017 03:30
  
  The city of Edmonton will launch a third-party investigation into the death of former UFC fighter Tim Hague, a city spokesperson confirmed with MMA Fighting on Monday.
  Hague died Sunday, two days after being knocked out in a boxing match by Adam Braidwood in his native Edmonton on Friday night. Hague, a five-fight UFC veteran, was just 34 years old.
  Per the spokesperson, the city will bring in an independent reviewer “to conduct a thorough examination of the relevant policy, procedures, tr
  
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• Manager: McGregor an Apparel ‘Free Agent,’ Not Tied to Reebok for Mayweather Bout

  20-06-2017 03:12
  
  On June 14, it was officially announced that McGregor's fantastical dream, a boxing showdown with 49-0 legend Floyd Mayweather Jr., would become a reality on Aug. 26. Now, it's been confirmed by the UFC lightweight champion's manager, Audie Attar, that McGregor won't be contractually bound or restrained in any way when it comes to seeking apparel sponsors for the bout with “Money Mayweather.”
  
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• Monday Morning Analyst: Holly Holm's question mark kick knockout

  20-06-2017 03:00
  
  On this episode of the podcast, we'll dive into the results from UFC Singapore plus examine in detail Holly Holm's question mark kick knockout over Bethe Correia.
  
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• UFC Fight Night 111 Medical Suspensions: Bethe Correia Sits 180 Days

  20-06-2017 02:32
  
  The UFC Fight Night 111 medical suspensions have rolled out and four fighters have 180-day sits. One of those fighters is Bethe Correia. In the main event of UFC Fight Night 111, Correia took on former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women’s bantamweight title holder Holly Holm. “The Preacher’s Daughter” starched Correia in the third round […]
  
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• Mike Goldberg, Mauro Ranallo to split broadcasting duties for Bellator MSG show

  20-06-2017 02:00
  
  Last week, Bellator announced it had signed of a pair well-known voices in mixed martial arts in former Strikerforce play-by-play man Mauro Ranallo and longtime UFC commentator Mike Goldberg.
  On Monday, the promotion clarified what each man’s role will be for Bellator’s historic first show at Madison Square Garden on June 24.For the Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva main card, Ranallo will have the call alongside stalwart color commentator Jimmy Smith, while Goldberg will anchor the des
  
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• Brandon Gibson Feels Mayweather Will Dictate Pace Against McGregor

  20-06-2017 01:08
  
  With a solid left hand early, Conor McGregor could be toast against Floyd Mayweather, says Brandon Gibson. Gibson is a well-respected coach over at Jackson-Wink MMA. He helps fighters fine tune their stand-up game before their next bout. Speaking with Flo Combat, Gibson said he believes Mayweather will dictate the pace against McGregor on Aug. […]
  
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• Matt Mitrione mourns the loss of Tim Hague, says all fighters ‘take the chance of never leaving the cage the same’

  20-06-2017 01:02
  
  It’s not the most comfortable thing to contemplate when you’ve got a fight coming up, but Matt Mitrione had a personal connection to Tim Hague, the fighter who died due to injuries sustained in a boxing match this past weekend in Edmonton. Hague slipped into a coma not long after being knocked out by Adam Braidwood, and died on Sunday. Mitrione fought Hague at UFC Fight For the Troops II in Fort Hood, Texas, back in 2011.The two had kept up over the years, and Mitrione said the news
  
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