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• Nik Lentz, Will Brooks Say They’ve Agreed to Fight at UFC 216 in Las Vegas

  25-07-2017 23:43 via sherdog.com
  Nik Lentz and Will Brooks have apparently agreed to a lightweight bout at UFC 216 in Las Vegas on Oct. 7.
  
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• UFC on FOX 25 records third-lowest final ratings in show’s history

  25-07-2017 23:30
  The added viewership from the main event of Chris Weidman vs. Kelvin Gastelum brought Saturday's night's UFC on FOX show from the lowest-rated to the third lowest-rated episode in the show’s nearly six-year history.
  The show finished with a 1.23 average rating and 2,046,000 viewers. It finished slightly ahead of the April 15 show, headlined by Demetrious Johnson vs. Wilson Reis for the flyweight title that did a 1.22 rating and 1,996,000 viewers, and the Aug. 27 show headlined by Demian Ma
  
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• Fortunes changed for five at UFC on FOX 25

  25-07-2017 21:30
  The UFC's television ratings this year have decreased from last year, but for anyone following the sport closely, that shouldn't be a surprise.There haven't been the quality of big fights and fighters since the UFC ended 2016 with such a bang. There were so many big fights in late 2016 that they had no major stars ready to fight when the new year started. So at the beginning of the year, the UFC was paying he price for such a strong ending of the prior year.For the most part, the shows that have
  
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• Lightweights Adam Piccolotti, Goiti Yamauchi Booked for Bellator 183 in San Jose

  25-07-2017 21:28 via sherdog.com
  Adam Piccolotti will square off against Goiti Yamauchi on the main card of Bellator 183 on Sept. 23.
  
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• ‘Dana White’s Contender Series’ Pre-Fight Show Streams Live Tonight

  25-07-2017 21:00
  The pre-fight show for the third installment of “Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series” will stream right here on MMA News beginning at 7:40 p.m. ET. The series features both prospects and veterans looking to secure a contract with the UFC. The action takes place live on UFC Fight Pass at 8 p.m. ET from […]
  
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• The MMA Hour - 392 - Chris Weidman

  25-07-2017 20:54
  Chris Weidman looks back at his win over Kelvin Gastelum on Saturday night.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 392 - Germaine de Randamie

  25-07-2017 20:48
  Germaine de Randamie discusses moving on from the featherweight division and her upcoming fight in September.
  
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• Andre Harrison Expects ‘Action-Packed Fight’ Against Steven Rodriguez

  25-07-2017 20:47
  Andre Harrison is anticipating a barn burner this Saturday night (July 29). The Professional Fighters League (PFL) featherweight champion will defend his gold against Steven Rodriguez. The title bout will serve as PFL: Everett’s main event. It’ll be Harrison’s first bout since World Series of Fighting rebranded to become PFL. “The Bull” has a professional […]
  
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• The MMA Hour - 392 - Sean O’Malley

  25-07-2017 20:44
  Sean O'Malley will talk about last week's win on Tuesday Night Contenders Series.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 392 - Jimmie Rivera

  25-07-2017 20:42
  Jimmie Rivera joins us in studio to talk about his win over Thomas Almeida and what's next for him.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 392 - Pat Miletich

  25-07-2017 20:32
  The legendary Pat Miletich joins us in studio to discuss a whole host of subjects.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 392 - Tyron Woodley

  25-07-2017 20:25
  Tyron Woodley previews his UFC 214 title fight against Demian Maia.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 392 - Dustin Poirier

  25-07-2017 20:22
  Dustin Poirier discusses not fighting Eddie Alvarez next after all, as well as what's next for him
  
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• Chad Curry vs. Nick Barnes to Headline LFA 20 in Minnesota on Aug. 25

  25-07-2017 20:17 via sherdog.com
  A welterweight showdown between Chad Curry and Nick Barnes will serve as the main event for Legacy Fighting Alliance 20 on Aug. 25.
  
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• GSP Calls in to Michael Bisping’s Podcast to Express Interest in Title Bout

  25-07-2017 20:12
  Georges St-Pierre is still hoping to face Michael Bisping later this year. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title holder was scheduled to meet the middleweight ruler later this year, but the bout was scrapped. “Rush” was recovering from an eye injury, while Bisping hadn’t fully recovered from knee surgery. In the meantime, Robert […]
  
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• Dana White’s Contender Series ‘Week 3’ Play-by-Play & Results

  25-07-2017 19:58 via sherdog.com
  Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series: Week 3 play-by-play kicks off Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET from the UFC Training Center in Las Vegas.
  
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• Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor to be Broadcast in Select Movie Theaters on Aug. 26

  25-07-2017 19:41 via sherdog.com
  Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will be hitting the big screen next month.
  
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• RingTV to Stream ‘Canelo vs. GGG’ Mega Fight

  25-07-2017 19:31 via sherdog.com
  Boxing fans that have ditched their cable boxes and are excited to watch the mega fight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (49-1-1, 34 KOs) and Gennady “GGG” Golovkin can watch it online.
  
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• Dustin Poirier Feels Disrespected Over Alvarez’s TUF Gig

  25-07-2017 19:09
  Dustin Poirier isn’t too thrilled with not getting a rematch with Eddie Alvarez. Poirier and Alvarez fought back in May at UFC 211. The bout ended in controversy as Alvarez landed illegal knees to the head of a downed opponent. Referee Herb Dean ruled the bout a no contest. “The Diamond” was under the impression […]
  
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• Michael Chandler Says Primus Has ‘Zero Credit’ For Bellator NYC Win

  25-07-2017 18:41
  Michael Chandler doesn’t view Brent Primus as the true Bellator lightweight champion. Chandler and Primus fought on the Bellator NYC card last month. Chandler lost his title due to an injury. While Primus has credited his leg kicks for stopping the fight, the former champion disagrees. Speaking to MMAJunkie.com, Chandler explained why he feels Primus’ […]
  
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• U.S. Cinemas to Broadcast Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor on Big Screen

  25-07-2017 18:33
  Through Fathom Events and Mayweather Promotions, fight fans will be able to watch Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor on the big screen. It was announced on Tuesday that select U.S. cinemas will show the boxing card on August 26 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. “The buzz that my fight against Conor McGregor is […]
  
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• Official Trailer for Conor McGregor’s ‘Notorious’ Revealed

  25-07-2017 18:22
  The first trailer for “Notorious,” the documentary chronicling Conor McGregor’s UFC career, has been released. With the backing of Universal Pictures, the film is expected to be released in either late 2017 or early 2018. Over the past four years, footage has been compiled for the movie, which follows McGregor as he debuts in the […]
  
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• Dustin Poirier: Eddie Alvarez getting TUF coaching role is ‘a slap in the face’

  25-07-2017 18:00
  Dustin Poirier thought a rematch with Eddie Alvarez was the obvious option following their controversial lightweight meeting at UFC 211 being ruled a no-contest.At the end of the second round, the fight was stopped when Alvarez landed illegal knees to the head of the downed Poirier at the end of the second round.Despite illegal techniques being used on Poirier, and ‘The Diamond’ being deemed unable to continue because of the knees, the fight was ruled a no-contest instead of a disqua
  
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• Tyron Woodley Downplays Significance of Beating Demian Maia

  25-07-2017 17:19
  Tyron Woodley doesn’t believe a victory over Demian Maia will do much for his legacy. Woodley will defend his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title against Maia this Saturday night (July 29). The title match will be part of the main card of UFC 214. “The Chosen One” is going for another successful title defense, […]
  
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• UFC fighters Claudia Gadelha, Jessica Andrade 'agree' to fight

  25-07-2017 17:00
  Two of the best strawweights in the UFC are interested in meeting each other inside the Octagon.
  Jessica Andrade, who lost to UFC 115-pound queen Joanna Jedrzejczyk via unanimous decision in May, mentioned Tecia Torres and Claudia Gadelha as two options for her next bout in an interview to Combate, and Gadelha, who stopped Karolina Kowalkiewicz in the first round in June, sounds interested.
  Gadelha, who has defeated everyone but Jedrzejczyk as a professional MMA fighter and is 2-0 since losing t
  
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• Mario Yamasaki Says Michael Chiesa’s Grappling Challenge is Childish

  25-07-2017 16:55
  Referee Mario Yamasaki has caught wind of Michael Chiesa’s grappling challenge. Yamasaki officiated Chiesa’s last bout against Kevin Lee at UFC Fight Night 112. Lee locked in a rear-naked choke and Yamasaki called the fight off. “The Maverick” didn’t tap or pass out, but he stopped hand fighting. Chiesa recently issued a grappling challenge to […]
  
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• Referee Mario Yamasaki responds to Michael Chiesa’s 'childish' grappling challenge

  25-07-2017 16:00
  Longtime mixed martial arts referee Mario Yamasaki stands behind his decision during the Michael Chiesa vs. Kevin Lee lightweight bout at UFC Fight Night 112 in June despite Chiesa’s criticism.
  Lee locked in a rear-naked choke late in the first round, and Yamasaki stopped the contest before Chiesa tapped. “Maverick" appealed with the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission (OSAC), but they denied his request to overturn the loss to a no-contest.
  "I saw the moment he went out,” Yamas
  
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• Junior Albini Talks About Struggling on Road to UFC Dream

  25-07-2017 15:58
  Junior Albini hasn’t had an easy road on his way to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). “Baby” made his UFC debut a successful one this past Saturday night (July 22). He finished Timothy Johnson in the first round via TKO inside the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Life was anything but glamorous for […]
  
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• UFC heavyweight Junior Albini talks ‘surreal' experience of buying daughter’s first toys

  25-07-2017 15:00
  Junior Albini stole the show at UFC on FOX 25, both inside and outside the Octagon.
  The Brazilian talent was just a relatively unknown UFC newcomer when he stepped into the cage to meet Timothy Johnson on July 22, and impressed with a knockout in less than three minutes. When he met the media for a post-fight scrum, his life story captivated everyone.
  A 26-year-old heavyweight, who never had money to buy toys for his 2-year-old daughter Nicole, was celebrating the fact that he made $20,000 for h
  
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• Michael Conlan on McGregor-Mayweather: ‘Anything Can Happen in Boxing’

  25-07-2017 14:58
  Michael Conlan isn’t ruling out Conor McGregor’s chances in his bout with Floyd Mayweather. On Aug. 26, the “super fight” that has been talked about nonstop will take place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder will put mixed martial arts on standby for one boxing […]
  
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• Morning Report: Mike Tyson says Conor McGregor is ‘going to get killed’ against Floyd Mayweather

  25-07-2017 14:00
  In the revolving door of Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor takes, Mike Tyson isn’t breaking any new ground with this one. Though, as a longtime fan of MMA who obviously made his cheddar in the boxing world, it’s interesting to hear that the legendary heavyweight champ was more disappointed by the nitty-gritty surrounding Mayweather vs. McGregor than anything else.
  “McGregor’s going to get killed,” Tyson said Monday on Barstool Sports’ Pardon My Take podcast.
  
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• Daniel Cormier: The Beef With Jon Jones Isn’t Going Anywhere

  25-07-2017 12:28
  Daniel Cormier wants to make it clear that he and Jon Jones will always be enemies. During the UFC on FOX 25 broadcast, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title holder said the issues between he and Jones won’t go away. His stance certainly hasn’t softened. “DC” told ESPN that he and Jones don’t […]
  
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• Jon Jones Claims Silva Told Him Cormier Showed Fear in Their Bout

  25-07-2017 11:35
  Jon Jones says Anderson Silva offered him some telling advice going into his UFC 214 bout. Jones is set to battle Daniel Cormier for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title. It’ll be the main event of UFC 214. The action takes place inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Back in July 2016, […]
  
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• Jorge Masvidal on Michael Bisping: ‘He’s Such a Coward’

  25-07-2017 10:56
  Jorge Masvidal has little respect for Michael Bisping as a person. Masvidal may not be a middleweight, but he isn’t holding his tongue when talking about the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 185-pound title holder. “Gamebred” trains with Yoel Romero over at American Top Team. During a recent appearance on BJ Penn Radio, Masvidal talked about […]
  
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• Mike Tyson: McGregor is Going to Get Killed Boxing Mayweather

  25-07-2017 10:43
  Mike Tyson is certain that Conor McGregor made a mistake taking a boxing match with Floyd Mayweather. Tyson is regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers to ever compete. He’s certainly one of the most controversial figures in sports. Two men who aren’t short of controversy are McGregor and Mayweather. The popularity surrounding both […]
  
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• Jason Knight Details His Plans Should he Defeat Ricardo Lamas

  25-07-2017 10:32
  Jason Knight is already looking towards the future. Knight is set to take on Ricardo Lamas on the featured FXX portion of the UFC 214 prelims. “The Kid” is riding a four-fight winning streak, while Lamas has gone 2-2 in his last four outings. It’ll be the most high-profile bout of Knight’s career as Lamas […]
  
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• Jon Jones on Cormier: ‘That Motherf*cker Knows I Wouldn’t do Steroids’

  25-07-2017 10:08
  Jon Jones is heated over Daniel Cormier’s steroid allegations. “Bones” and “DC” will compete this Saturday night (July 29) inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The UFC 214 headliner will be contested for the light heavyweight championship. When the two fought back in Jan. 2015, Jones earned a unanimous decision victory. Jones and Cormier […]
  
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• Claudia Gadelha & Jessica Andrade Accept Fight on Social Media

  25-07-2017 09:53
  It looks like Claudia Gadelha and Jessica Andrade wouldn’t mind throwing leather soon. Gadelha and Andrade are two top ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strawweights. Both competitors fought 115-pound champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk and fell short in their bid for the gold. Gadelha recently took to Instagram to express interest in fighting Andrade (via MMAJunkie.com): “I’m […]
  
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• Mayweather vs. McGregor Tickets Go On Sale to General Public Tomorrow

  25-07-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  LAS VEGAS (July 25, 2017) - Live event tickets for the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor showdown will go on sale to the general public tomorrow, July 26 at 10 a.m. PT through Ticketmaster for the Saturday, Aug. 26 event taking place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. All guests will receive a 3-D ticket as a commemorative souvenir to bring home from this once-in-a-lifetime event. The official on-sale went live yesterday, powered by Ticketmaster Verified Fan®. For those who weren’t
  
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• Feeling scared not a bad thing for Evinger

  25-07-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Don't miss out: Click here for UFC 214 PPV ordering informationIf Tonya Evinger is scared before facing Cris Cyborg for the vacant UFC women’s featherweight title this Saturday in Anaheim, that’s not a bad thing. It’s just business as usual for the 11-year pro.“Every single fight I go into, I’m scared and I don’t think that’s a downfall at all,” she said. “It’s the reason I fight the way I do. I go out there to win a fight and I’m
  
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• DWTNCS Week 3 Recap: Roberson, Neal earn nods from Dana

  25-07-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Over the first two weeks, the 10 fights on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series have produced six finishes and seen three fighters earn the opportunity to compete in the UFC.Tuesday night’s action left UFC President Dana White and company with a difficult decision when it came to handing out promotions, as all five fights ended inside the distance, including a pair of unfortunate injury stoppages.Here’s a look at what transpired.KARL ROBERSON vs. RYAN SPANNThe third week
  
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• Cormier: 'If I don't win, this is no rivalry'

  25-07-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Don't miss out: Click here for UFC 214 PPV ordering informationDaniel Cormier began preparing for Saturday’s UFC 214 rematch with Jon Jones as soon as he left the Octagon after their first fight in January 2015.Of course he couldn’t have known that he was going to see Jones again or that it would take several starts and stops over the next 30 months to bring him to Anaheim this weekend, but he knew what needed to happen if he was ever going to even the score with the only man to beat
  
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• ‘UFC 214 Countdown’ video

  25-07-2017 04:43
  The ‘UFC 214 Countdown’ video takes a closer look at the upcoming UFC 214 event on Sat., July 29 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.
  In the main event, UFC light heavyweight title Daniel Cormier defends his title against former UFC champion Jon Jones. There are also two other title fights on the main card.
  Check out the main event portion of UFC 214 Countdown above.
  Tyron Woodley vs. Demian MaiaCris Cyborg vs. Tonya Evinger
  
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• Matt Hughes ‘Surprising Doctors,’ According to Pat Miletich

  25-07-2017 04:36
  Former UFC champion and Hall of Famer Matt Hughes is “surprising the doctors” with his progress from an auto accident last month. Pat Miletich, a close friend of Hughes, appeared on The MMA Hour Monday and disclosed that he is improving with each passing day. “He’s making great leaps and he’s no longer in a […]
  
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• Paul Daley-Lorenz Larkin 170-Pound Clash Added to Bellator 183 on Sept. 23 in San Jose

  25-07-2017 04:09 via sherdog.com
  Bellator 183 has a big addition.
  
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• Lorenz Larkin vs. Paul Daley set for Bellator 183

  25-07-2017 03:39
  Lorenz Larkin has a date and an opponent for his second Bellator bout.The former UFC welterweight contender has been scheduled to face fellow veteran striker Paul Daley at Bellator 183 in San Jose, Calif. The news was first reported by The Telegraph on Monday and was then later confirmed by MMA Fighting.Larkin is coming off a unanimous decision loss to 170-pound Bellator champion Douglas Lima back at Bellator NYC in June. The title fight loss marked Larkin’s debut in the promotion. Prior t
  
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• Unbeaten Jeremy Kennedy Wants Gray Maynard for Next Fight

  25-07-2017 03:16
  Jeremy Kennedy is a perfect 11-0 in his MMA career, including three victories since signing with the UFC. This past Saturday night at UFC on FOX 25, Kennedy downed Kyle Bochniak via decision and promptly made it known he wants former title contender Gray Maynard next. “Everyone knows who Gray Maynard is,” Kennedy said during […]
  
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• ‘Countdown to UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2’ Episode Replay

  25-07-2017 03:01
  Here are all three parts to the “Countdown to UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2” series that aired Monday night on FOX Sports 1. The series chronicles all three title fights planned for the Honda Center in Anaheim, as Jon Jones looks to reclaim the light heavyweight title vs. Daniel Cormier. Also, Tyron Woodley defends […]
  
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• Monday Morning Analyst: How Chris Weidman beat Kelvin Gastelum

  25-07-2017 03:00
  On this episode of the podcast, we'll explore just how former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman was able to use his potent combination of wrestling, grappling and forcing Kelvin Gastelum to turtle guard to get back on the winning track. We'll look into that plus the rest of the UFC on FOX 25 results.
  
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• Bellator 183 Lands Paul Daley vs. Lorenz Larkin

  25-07-2017 02:58
  Bellator 183’s fight card continues to take shape, as welterweights Paul Daley and Lorenz Larkin have been added. Daley vs. Larkin will go down September 23 from the SAP Center in San Jose. The main event features Benson Henderson vs. Patricky “Pitbull” Freire. Both Daley (39-15-2) and Larkin (18-6) talked with The Telegraph after the […]
  
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