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• UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes Off Ventilator, Showing ‘Small Signs’ of Improvement

  04-07-2017 23:49 via sherdog.com
  
  UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes continues to make incremental progress in his recovery from an accident that occurred last month.
  
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• Scott Coker: Paul Daley vs. Michael Page planned for early 2018, ‘MVP’ to box in interim

  04-07-2017 22:00
  
  The ongoing saga of Michael Page and Paul Daley doesn’t appear to be ending anytime soon, but at least there’s timeline fans can now attach to the two English rivals.Following Page’s latest social media salvo, which declared that Daley had turned down a planned September grudge match between the Bellator welterweights, Bellator president Scott Coker revealed on The MMA Hour that Page vs. Daley was still in his promotion’s plans, but that the match-up would have to wait un
  
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• Alistair Overeem on Mark Hunt’s PED Accusations: ‘He’s Just a Talker’

  04-07-2017 21:45
  
  Alistair Overeem is firing back at Mark Hunt for his cheating accusations. “The Reem” is coming off a knockout victory over Hunt back in March. Before the bout, Overeem was allowed to use an IV due to falling ill. This didn’t sit well with “Super Samoan” who questioned the legitimacy of Overeem exemption. During a […]
  
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• With Steve Bosse out, Jared Cannonier now meets prospect Nick Roehrick at TUF 25 Finale

  04-07-2017 21:33
  
  There’s been a slight change to Friday’s UFC event.Steve Bosse has withdrawn from his light heavyweight contest with Jared Cannonier for unknown reasons, and Cannonier will now take on late replacement Nick Roehrick at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale. The news was first reported by Shawn Bitter on Tuesday, and was also confirmed by MMA Fighting.
  Cannonier is coming off a unanimous decision loss to top contender Glover Teixeira at UFC 208 in February. Prior to the loss, Cannonier was e
  
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• Michael Bisping Asks GSP to ‘Man up’ Before he Fights Interim Champ

  04-07-2017 20:14
  
  Michael Bisping may just move on from Georges St-Pierre. Bisping was expected to face “Rush” later this year, but “The Count’s” knee issues and St-Pierre’s eye injury have put a dent in those plans. The reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title holder is still hopeful that the bout can happen, but he’s losing patience. […]
  
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• Chris Weidman loses NYSAC appeal after controversial stoppage at UFC 210

  04-07-2017 20:01
  
  On the latest edition of The MMA Hour, Chris Weidman revealed that he lost the appeal of his controversial loss to Gegard Mousasi at UFC 210.At the time of the fight, it was believed that the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) could not use instant replays for the events that they oversee. Days after the April event, NYSAC confirmed in a statement to MMAFighting.com that instant replays are “officially allowed” in the state of New York.The referee for the bout, Dan Miragliott
  
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• Albert Morales Replaces Mitch Gagnon, Meets Brett Johns at UFC Fight Night 113 in Scotland

  04-07-2017 19:27 via sherdog.com
  
  Albert Morales will step in for Mitch Gagnon and face Brett Johns at UFC Fight Night 113 on July 16.
  
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• UFC legend Matt Hughes off ventilator, showing ‘small signs of improvement’

  04-07-2017 19:04
  
  Matt Hughes is doing better after being seriously injured in a scary truck-train crash last month.
  The UFC legend is no longer on a ventilator and has shown "small signs of improvement,” per a statement posted by his family to his sister Beth Ulrici Hughes’ Facebook page.“Matt is off the ventilator and showing some small signs of improvement,” the statement read. “There are some stories and comments out there that are exaggerated. Please don't believe everything you
  
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• Alistair Overeem responds to Mark Hunt’s accusations: ‘I’ve shown to the world that I’m the better fighter’

  04-07-2017 18:00
  
  Alistair Overeem is taking Mark Hunt’s post-fight jabs in stride.
  Overeem memorably defeated Hunt with a vicious volley of knees at UFC 209, pushing his lifetime record over the “Super Samoan” to 2-0. Afterward, UFC president Dana White announced that Overeem was battling a nasty case of food poisoning in the lead-up to the fight, to the point where Overeem was taken to the hospital and administered an IV with the blessing of USADA, the UFC’s anti-doping partner.
  That rev
  
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• UFC 213 Competitor Alistair Overeem Uninjured After Fire at Albuquerque Hotel

  04-07-2017 16:55 via sherdog.com
  
  Alistair Overeem had a slightly harrowing experience less than a week from his fight at UFC 213.
  
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• Invicta FC’s Shannon Knapp Announces Two Title Fights for Invicta FC 25

  04-07-2017 16:15
  
  Invicta FC President Shannon Knapp appeared on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani Monday, with some big news for the upcoming Invicta FC 25 card. That event will see the all-female fighting promotion take a rare road trip, heading west to Lemoore, California. On the card that night? Not one but two title fights. First […]
  
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• Michael Bisping says he will fight interim title winner if GSP doesn’t ‘man up’ before UFC 213

  04-07-2017 16:00
  
  UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping has issued Georges St-Pierre an ultimatum urging the former welterweight champion to make their fight happen before Saturday night, or Bisping will be forced to take on the winner of the interim title fight between Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker.Bisping was initially slated to meet St-Pierre at this weekend’s UFC 213 event — at least that was the UFC’s desire — but as of yet, the fight has yet to be confirmed.While Dana White wa
  
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• Justin Gaethje Explains Why He Chose UFC over WSOF and Bellator MMA

  04-07-2017 15:04
  
  Justin Gaethje was one of the UFC’s bigger free agent signings this year. The undefeated lightweight won the WSOF 155lb title back in 2014, and successfully defended it six times before leaving the promotion and jumping to the UFC earlier this year. Friday night, he’ll make his promotional debut in the main event of The […]
  
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• Injuries, poker and UFC fights: Three years later, where’s Antonio Braga Neto?

  04-07-2017 15:00
  
  Back in July 2015, Antonio Braga Neto pulled out of his UFC welterweight debut due to an injury. Now, years later, he finally is returning to the Octagon.But why did it take so long? Well, it’s complicated.
  MMA Fighting reached out to Neto multiple times for the past few months, however the fighter was constantly changing his phone number. Calls and texts were sent to each new number, but he still never responded.
  One last attempt was made recently, and Neto finally answered.
  "I disappeare
  
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• Morning Report: Justin Gaethje dislikes ‘bulls**t’ trash talk: This is not a game to me

  04-07-2017 14:00
  
  This Friday, former World Series of Fighting champion Justin Gaethje will make his long-awaited UFC debut when he takes on Michael Johnson in the main event of The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale. As the fight has gotten nearer, the rivalry between the two has heated up, crescendoing with Johnson’s recent statements to Gaethje calling him “the most inbred piece of sh*t I’ve ever seen in my life.” Johnson went on to awkwardly double down on the comments asking, “Did your
  
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• Marc Ratner: McGregor vs. Mayweather Helps MMA & Boxing

  04-07-2017 12:31
  
  Marc Ratner believes the “super fight” between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather will be beneficial to mixed martial arts (MMA) and boxing. McGregor and Mayweather are set to do battle on Aug. 26. While the bout has generated a ton of buzz, it has also garnered many detractors. The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) Vice President of […]
  
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• Chris Weidman Was Offered Third Anderson Silva Bout at UFC 212

  04-07-2017 12:05
  
  Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva 3 was on the table for UFC 212. Weidman told Ariel Helwani on “The MMA Hour” that he was offered a third bout against Silva at the pay-per-view last month. He explained why he had to turn down the fight (via MMAMania.com): “The UFC was asking me if I would […]
  
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• Rousimar Palhares on Fighting Alexei Ivanov: ‘It’s Good to be Challenged’

  04-07-2017 11:48
  
  Rousimar Palhares feels confident going into his bout with Alexei Ivanov. This Friday (July 7), Palhares will meet Ivanov inside the FSK Sports Complex for Fight Night Global 70. The bout is scheduled to air on UFC Fight Pass once the event concludes. “Toquinho” told MMAJunkie.com that he’ll finish Ivanov: “I will submit Alexei Ivanov, like […]
  
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• Tony Ferguson Offers ‘Ass Whooping’ to Nurmagomedov This Fall

  04-07-2017 11:29
  
  Tony Ferguson wants a showdown with Khabib Nurmagomedov this fall. Ferguson and Nurmagomedov have traded barbs for a while now, but still haven’t had the chance to go one-on-one. They were set to meet back in March for the interim Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title. A failed weight cut forced Nurmagomedov to pull out […]
  
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• Marc Goddard Believes New MMA Rules Changes Makes Things More Complicated

  04-07-2017 11:17
  
  Referee Marc Goddard feels new rules changes might be doing more harm than good in the sport of mixed martial arts. Goddard recently spoke to MMAJunkie.com. He said new rule changes have made things confusing for all involved: “They’re being used in some places and not being used in some places, so it’s kind of […]
  
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• Marc Goddard Believes New MMA Rule Changes Makes Things More Complicated

  04-07-2017 11:17
  
  Referee Marc Goddard feels new rules changes might be doing more harm than good in the sport of mixed martial arts. Goddard recently spoke to MMAJunkie.com. He said new rule changes have made things confusing for all involved: “They’re being used in some places and not being used in some places, so it’s kind of […]
  
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• Daniel Cormier Says he Badgered Dana White to Get Jon Jones at UFC 214

  04-07-2017 09:09
  
  Daniel Cormier wanted Jon Jones over Jimi Manuwa at UFC 214 on July 8. After his UFC 210 victory, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title holder poked two bears. Those being his rival Jones and potential future contender Manuwa. While Cormier planted the seeds for his next title defense, he always had “Bones” […]
  
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• Miesha Tate Gives Her Take on de Randamie’s Refusal to Fight Cyborg

  04-07-2017 08:47
  
  Miesha Tate sees valid points in Germaine de Randamie’s refusal to fight Cris Cyborg. Tate also sees why fans would be disappointed in not seeing de Randamie face Cyborg. A former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title holder herself, Tate realizes the importance of a fighting champion. The title holder is expected to take on all […]
  
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• Edson Barboza Explains Why Conor McGregor Should be Stripped of Title

  04-07-2017 07:42
  
  Edson Barboza doesn’t believe Conor McGregor should be recognized as the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder. McGregor is the reigning 155-pound champion, but he won’t be defending his title until at least the end of 2017. On Aug. 26, he’ll battle Floyd Mayweather in a boxing “super fight.” During a recent appearance on […]
  
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• Johnson Hopes To See 'King Of Violence' At TUF Finale

  04-07-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Despite the heated words exchanged by Michael Johnson and Justin Gaethje in the lead-up to their Ultimate Fighter Finale main event on Friday night in Las Vegas, “The Menace” does have some nice things to say about the UFC newcomer.“I’ve always been a fan of his fighting style and I love the way he goes in there and fights,” Johnson said. “I hope that Justin shows up July 7th.”Gaethje, an unbeaten former World Series of Fighting lightweight champion says
  
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• Drakkar Klose Gets Beat In The Gym, Not In The Octagon

  04-07-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  Drakkar Klose has to ponder the question for a little bit. That’s understandable, considering that it was almost seven years ago since the last time he lost in competition. “It was an exhibition fight,” he recalls. “The guy was like 230 pounds and no one wanted to go against him, so I said, ‘I’ll fight him.’ And he pretty much just laid on me.”Klose has not had such issues since competing on more level playing fields in the 155-pound lightweight di
  
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• Camp Update: 20 years has built bond between Shevchenko and Fedotov

  04-07-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  
  After decades spent coaching martial arts, Pavel Fedotov needs to be as no nonsense as he can be. His job isn’t something to be taken lightly, and people can get hurt, so the more blunt he can be, the better it is for his fighters.So when talking about one of those fighters, Valentina Shevchenko, before the biggest fight of her career on Saturday against Amanda Nunes, Fedotov isn’t about to say that the moment young Valentina walked into his gym he knew she had championship potential
  
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• Last pure grappler to face Tyron Woodley, Andre Galvao, picks Demian Maia to submit the UFC champion

  04-07-2017 05:00
  
  Tyron Woodley has only fought one Brazilian in his entire MMA career, and will face another Brazilian jiu-jitsu expert in his next title defense at UFC 214.
  Woodley was 6-0 in the sport when he entered the Strikeforce cage to meet grappling wizard Andre Galvao in 2010, and scored the first knockout of career. Seven years have passed since then, and now “The Chosen One” will put his UFC welterweight belt on the line against Demian Maia on July 29.
  Maia has more experience than Galvao
  
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• Monday Morning Analyst: ESPN’s Pacquiao-Horn broadcast, PFL 1 and more

  04-07-2017 03:00
  
  In this episode of the podcast, we review ESPN’s Manny Pacquiao vs. Jeff Horn broadcast, the first PFL event and more.
  
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• Fabricio Werdum: ‘I Want to Fight For The Title Again’ After UFC 213

  04-07-2017 01:45
  
  Fabricio Werdum has his sights set on gold once again. Werdum once held the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight title. In his first defense, he was knocked out by Stipe Miocic. This Saturday night (July 8) at UFC 213, “Vai Cavalo” will meet Alistair Overeem for the third time. Werdum told MMAJunkie.com that if he […]
  
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• Tonya Evinger: ‘I Knew I Wasn’t Going to Get The Easy Route’

  04-07-2017 01:22
  
  Tonya Evinger wasn’t counting on having an easy entrance in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Evinger had been regarded by many as the best female fighter not signed by the UFC. She’s gone 10-0, 1 NC in her last 11 outings. Evinger also happened to be the Invicta FC bantamweight title holder before signing with […]
  
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• Daniel Cormier: UFC offered fight with Jimi Manuwa, I said, ‘It needs to be’ Jon Jones

  04-07-2017 01:00
  
  Daniel Cormier wasn’t willing to fight anyone not named Jon Jones.
  After stopping top contender Anthony Johnson earlier this year at UFC 210, there seemed to a be a few possible options on the horizon for the UFC light heavyweight champion. One those options was a potential title defense against Jimi Manuwa, since the British fighter was the only top contender Cormier hadn’t already fought. Yet, despite the trash talk between the two, and the media attention their unexpected rivalry
  
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• Dana White: ‘The Ultimate Fighter is Always Going to be Relevant’

  04-07-2017 00:38
  
  Dana White believes “The Ultimate Fighter” (TUF) can last as long as possible and still be relevant. The show has now been on for over 12 years. In that span, we’ve seen fighters coming out of the show such as Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans, Michael Bisping, and T.J. Dillashaw become champions. In an interview with […]
  
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• Invicta FC Goes West, Takes Invicta 25 Title Doubleheader to Tachi Palace in Lemoore on Aug. 31

  04-07-2017 00:29 via sherdog.com
  
  Invicta Fighting Championships is headed back to the West Coast with a championship doubleheader on Aug. 31 at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, California
  
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• Rafael Carvalho Challenges Chael Sonnen, Vows to Finish Him

  04-07-2017 00:17
  
  Bellator middleweight champion Rafael Carvalho wants a super-fight. And he wants it vs. Chael Sonnen. Carvalho, unbeaten in his last 14 pro fights and 5-0 with Bellator, called out Sonnen. He is a teammate of Wanderlei Silva, who dropped a decision to Sonnen in the recent Bellator NYC main event. “I want to challenge Sonnen. […]
  
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• Chris Weidman gives first-hand account of Cris Cyborg punching Angela Magana

  04-07-2017 00:04
  
  Chris Weidman was one of the few people who witnessed the highly publicized punch that Cris Cyborg landed on strawweight Angela Magana at the UFC Athlete Retreat back in May.The trouble began when the fighters were getting off the buses that brought them back to the hotel after they visited the UFC’s state-of-the-art Performance Institute. Weidman and his crew, along with Magana and Bec Rawlings, ended up on a bus that was designated for Brazilian fighters.Although there was no trouble on
  
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