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• Gilbert Melendez on Jeremy Stephens: ‘I Respect Him & His Style’

  08-08-2017 23:24
  Gilbert Melendez is giving Jeremy Stephens his due ahead of their Sept. 9 bout. Melendez is taking the trip back down to featherweight to do battle with “Lil’ Heathen” inside the Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. The two will clash at UFC 215. “El Nino” will be going for his first win since Oct. 2013. […]
  
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• Featherweight Champ Cris ‘Cyborg’ Calls for UFC 219 Showdown vs. Holly Holm on Dec. 30

  08-08-2017 23:14 via sherdog.com
  Cristiane Justino apparently has a one-track mind when it comes to her next opponent
  
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• UFC Veteran Dan Hardy Joins Sky Sports Commentary Team for Mayweather vs. McGregor

  08-08-2017 22:44 via sherdog.com
  Former UFC welterweight title challenger Dan Hardy will be part of the commentary team for the Sky Sports broadcast of the boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor.
  
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• Cris Cyborg calls out Holly Holm for UFC 219 title bout in Las Vegas

  08-08-2017 22:30
  Cris Cyborg called out Holly Holm moments after winning the UFC featherweight belt at UFC 214. Now, she has a date in mind for the potential clash.
  The Brazilian star finished Tonya Evinger in Anaheim, Calif., on July 29, to claim the vacant 145-pound championship, and is targeting a return on Las Vegas’ UFC 219 card on Dec. 30. #CyborgNation I just called my manager @primetime360esm and told him I want to fight @hollyholm #UFC219 in LAS VEGAS #CyborgVHolm if you want to see this fight New
  
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• Rob Wilkinson Replaces Azaitar, Meets Siyar Bahadurzada at UFC Fight Night 115 in Rotterdam

  08-08-2017 21:30 via sherdog.com
  Rob Wilkinson will make his Octagon debut as a replacement opponent for Siyar Bahadurzada at UFC Fight Night 115.
  
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• Fortunes changed for five at UFC Fight Night 114

  08-08-2017 21:30
  Ever since UFC started running at Arena Ciudad in Mexico City in late 2014, it's become arguably the toughest arena to fight in.
  It's not the fans, since Mexico City has lived up to its reputation of having some of the hottest fight crowds in the world. It's the altitude. Even before the first show in the city, it was talked about as a major issue. It became the most-talked about issue regarding fighting in the city when, on the second UFC event in the arena, Cain Velasquez, known as the best co
  
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• Dustin Poirier Targeting Anthony Pettis or Michael Chiesa Next

  08-08-2017 21:04
  With almost everyone else injured or tied up, Dustin Poirier has his sights set on former UFC lightweight champ Pettis or Michael Chiesa Poirier spoke with BJPenn.com about his immediate future, while being realistic about his options: “You know I was hoping for a top-five opponent,” he explained. “But if I can’t get that, then […]
  
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• Dustin Poirier Claims Eddie Alvarez “Knows The Truth” About UFC 211 Bout

  08-08-2017 20:56
  When Dustin Poirier had Eddie Alvarez where he wanted him in their UFC 211 fight, he felt he was set for the biggest win of his career What followed, however, was one of the most controversial moments of 2017 as Alvarez’s rally culminated in a series of illegal knees which led to the bout being […]
  
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• Paulie Maligaggi: Conor McGregor ‘Knew Better Than to Keep Me Around’

  08-08-2017 20:52 via sherdog.com
  The fallout continues from Paulie Malignaggi’s brief stint as a sparring partner for Conor McGregor.
  
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• Ian McCall Receiving Brain Treatment, Regrets MMA Career

  08-08-2017 20:30
  UFC flyweight Ian McCall has revealed that he is currently undergoing transcranial magnetic stimulation due to head trauma suffered in his career McCall appeared on Monday’s episode of The MMAHour and opened up on the effects of being a professional Mixed Martial Artist for 15 years. The alarming news is set to reignite fears among fighters regarding […]
  
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• Rizin Announces Women’s Super Atomweight Grand Prix to Begin on Oct. 15

  08-08-2017 20:18 via sherdog.com
  Rizin Fighting Federation will hold its first-ever women’s grand prix beginning on Oct. 15.
  
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• Chuck Liddell Says “Boring” Chael Sonnen an “Easy Matchup”

  08-08-2017 20:00
  UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell may not have much of an interest in fighting Chael Sonnen – but if the money is right… Suggestions of a UFC legends bout has been on the rumor mill since Sonnen recently told Flo Combat that a tilt with “The Iceman” is possible: “I think the most likely opponent is […]
  
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• Unbeaten Rob Wilkinson Signs with UFC, Will Fight Siyar Bahadurzada

  08-08-2017 19:28
  The UFC has signed an unbeaten fighter to face Siyar Bahadurzada at UFC Fight Night 115 later this year. Rob Wilkinson (11-0) takes the place of Abu Azaitar on September 2 from the Ahoy Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The event airs on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass. Wilkinson is a 25-year-old from Australia […]
  
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• Dan Hardy Part of Irish & UK Broadcast of Mayweather vs. McGregor

  08-08-2017 19:22
  Former UFC title contender and color commentator Dan Hardy will be part of the commentary team for the Irish and UK broadcast of the “Money Fight” Hardy, speaking via conference call on Tuesday, claimed that he was looking forward to the opportunity given his history in working with boxers and generally being a fan of […]
  
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• Bec Rawlings Issues Rematch Challenge to Paige VanZant

  08-08-2017 19:21
  With Paige VanZant headed to the flyweight division, another fellow UFC fighter is looking to follow her there. Bec Rawlings issued a challenge to VanZant on social media. VanZant is rumored for a bout with Jessica Eye later this year in the brand-new division. I want my muther fuckin rematch then 🖕🏻#flyweight #onekickwonder #pettypaige #putita […]
  
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• UFC’s Alexandre Pantoja Fought, Won with Ruptured Ligament

  08-08-2017 19:18
  Back at UFC Fight Night 113, Alexandre Pantoja had a decision to make. Push forward and face off against Neil Seery in a hostile environment with a serious injury, or back out and risk losing it all for his family. Pantoja went on to fight Seery and win despite having a ruptured ligament in his […]
  
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• Pat Barry recalls battles with addiction, hurting Rose Namajunas’ career, and getting sober

  08-08-2017 19:00
  Pat Barry plans return to fighting this November. For Pat Barry, everything came crashing down because of a pizza. It was last July and he had finished a sparring session with Brock Lesnar in Alexandria, Minn. and wanted to eat, and what’s a little pizza without a drink? Especially when the locals are spending their time side-eyeing you, wondering what in the hell you’re doing there?Barry, seeking to diffuse any potential tension, started buying shots. Before long, everyone was drunk
  
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• “Irrelevant” Stipe Miocic Responds With Challenge to Jon Jones

  08-08-2017 18:26
  UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic has a few questions for light heavyweight king and pound-for-pound number 1 Jon Jones Jones has made it known to anyone willing to listen that he intends to fight WWE superstar and former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar. The 30-year-old has also been frank in admitting that a big payday […]
  
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• David Branch Tears Into Luke Rockhold: “You Can’t Box & Have no Chin”

  08-08-2017 18:13
  Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold received a tirade of insults and warnings from his next opponent, David Branch Rockhold recounted the frustrations he had finding an opponent with Ariel Helwani on Monday’s episode of the MMA Hour, claiming that he was willing to move up to heavyweight in order to secure a bout: “I’ve […]
  
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• Nick Diaz Blasts USADA: ‘Someone is Not Doing Their Job’ [VIDEO]

  08-08-2017 17:57
  Octagon legend Nick Diaz has questioned the logic of USADA testers who insist on showing up to his marijuana dispensary signings  Diaz has been a notable absence from the UFC since his suspension for a positive test for marijuana in conjunction with his bout with Anderson Silva ran its course. Having been inactive since 2015, many assume […]
  
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• Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier 3 is “A Strong Possibility” According to “Bones”

  08-08-2017 17:45
  UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has left the door open in terms of a trilogy fight with former champ Daniel Cormier Jones has been incredibly gracious towards his former foe following the conclusion of their UFC 214 title fight, which the 30-year-old won in brutal fashion with a thunderous head kick KO. “Bones” once […]
  
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• Dana White’s Contender Series ‘Week 5’ Play-by-Play & Results

  08-08-2017 17:16 via sherdog.com
  Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series: Week 5 play-by-play kicks off Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET from the UFC Training Center in Las Vegas.
  
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• Chuck Liddell denies Chael Sonnen fight rumors, but says it would be ‘an easy matchup’

  08-08-2017 17:00
  A few months back, rumors started circulating about a potential Chuck Liddell comeback, fueled in part by posts to Liddell’s social media accounts showing him in excellent shape and teasing about a third fight with Tito Ortiz. Liddell’s long-time friend and coach John Hackleman threw fuel on that fire by suggesting that a Liddell return “would depend on the opponent.”Enter Chael Sonnen.The former UFC middleweight and light heavyweight title challenger turned Bellator head
  
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• Dana White Responds to Rumors Claiming a UFC Exit

  08-08-2017 15:57
  White has spoken out in response to questions over a WME-IMG investment deal which will cut his part ownership in the promotion WME-IMG and primary stakeholder Silver Lake Partners announced last week that a $1.1 billion investment from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and the Government of Singapore Investment Fund is expected to be finalized […]
  
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• Sky Sports announces Dan Hardy as part of Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor commentary team

  08-08-2017 15:33
  Sky Sports have announced that UFC color commentator and former welterweight title contender, Dan Hardy, will be a part of the commentary team for the UK and Irish broadcast of Floyd Mayweather versus Conor McGregor.Speaking on a conference call on Tuesday, Hardy claimed that he was very excited about the opportunity, after years of training in boxing.“This will be the first boxing match that I’ve worked on,” Hardy said.“Obviously I’ve worked a lot with boxers in th
  
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• Luke Rockhold Recounts Frustrations With UFC Comeback

  08-08-2017 15:08
  Former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has opened up on the extreme measures he went to in order to land a fight Rockhold returns from a yearlong layoff on Sept. 16 when he squares off against David Branch at UFC Fight Night 116. While the former champ had expected a big fight in his return to […]
  
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• Ian McCall undergoing brain treatment, unsure of UFC future: ‘My whole career is a regret’

  08-08-2017 15:00
  Ian McCall can pinpoint exactly where everything went downhill.
  It was his first fight in the UFC, an opening round bout of a four-man tournament that would crown the promotion’s first champion at 125 pounds. Standing across the cage from him? Future pound-for-pound great Demetrious Johnson.
  At the time, McCall and Johnson were on the same level, with Johnson dropping down from bantamweight and McCall widely being recognized as one of the best (if not the best) flyweights in the world befo
  
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• Jon Jones Credits Conor McGregor With Brock Lesnar Call Out

  08-08-2017 14:55
  Recently re-crowned light heavyweight champion Jon Jones claims that Conor McGregor was the inspiration behind his call out of the former heavyweight champ Jones told the Jim and Sam Show on Monday that Conor McGregor‘s exploits in the UFC and beyond “inspired” the pound-for-pound number 1 to call out the WWE star (via MMAFighting): “It’s a […]
  
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• Luke Rockhold Claims Georges St-Pierre’s ‘Body & Mind Might Fail’

  08-08-2017 14:15
  Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold has some serious concerns regarding Georges St-Pierre’s return to the UFC Rockhold is preparing to meet David Branch in the main event of UFC Fight Night 116 on Sept. 16 in Pittsburgh following a lengthy lay off with injury. The former middleweight king, who lost his title to Michael […]
  
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• Morning Report: Jon Jones says Brock Lesnar call out was inspired by Conor McGregor

  08-08-2017 14:00
  August is shaping up to be a great month for Conor McGregor.
  On Aug. 26th, the UFC lightweight champion will have an opportunity to etch his name into the history books when he takes on undefeated, all-time boxing great Floyd Mayweather, Jr. inside the squared circle. Even if he loses, McGregor is still likely to earn a nine-figure payday in the process. And now, McGregor just earned high praise from the man many MMA followers view as the greatest fighter to ever live, Jon Jones.Speaking yesterd
  
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• Al Iaquinta Not Impressed With Snoop Dogg’s MMA Credentials

  08-08-2017 13:54
  Iaquinta believes the iconic rapper Snoop Dogg has no place calling fights in MMA and would like to see him removed from his duties While many have welcomed the novelty and comic relief of Snoop Dogg’s input on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series (DWTNCS), not everyone is so convinced. Outspoken UFC lightweight Al Iaquinta […]
  
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• Aldo: No Way ‘Lucky’ Conor McGregor Can Beat Mayweather a la UFC 194

  08-08-2017 12:25
  Jose Aldo sees no way that arch nemesis Conor McGregor can replicate his shock win at UFC 194 against Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Aug. 26 Aldo, who has maintained an almost genuine hatred of the UFC lightweight champion following his 13-second loss to him at UFC 194, spoke to the Los Angeles Times about his […]
  
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• D**khead Conor McGregor Had me Waiting For Ashton Kutcher – Malignaggi

  08-08-2017 12:04
  Paulie Malignaggi’s crusade against UFC lightweight champion and boxing debutant Conor McGregor continues to escalate  The former two weight boxing world champion spoke to Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition of the MMA Hour where he recounted an unsettling story. Following a second sparring session with McGregor, Malignaggi had raised a request to the Irishman involving photos […]
  
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• UFC Unfiltered Episode: David Alan Grier and UFC Fight Night Mexico Recap

  08-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Actor and comedian David Alan Grier joins Jim and Matt in-studio to talk about his new Game Show Network show "Snap Decision", Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier, the Conor McGregor-Paulie Malignaggi sparring situation, and much, much more. Plus, the guys break down all the action from UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno.Full EpisodeDAG on the physiological aspects of getting KO'dDAG on Mayweather vs. McGregor DAG talks about his new show "Snap Decision"DAG on boxing vs. MMA
  DAG on the evolution o
  
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• The Road to Mayweather-McGregor: A Notorious Resume

  08-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  It’s hard to believe that just a few years ago, only a segment of the hardcore MMA fanbase outside of the European scene knew of Ireland’s Conor McGregor. Today, he is one of the sport’s superstars, the first fighter in UFC history to hold two titles simultaneously, and, on Aug. 26, the man competing in the biggest fight of 2017 when he enters the professional boxing ring for the first time to face unbeaten future Hall of Famer Floyd Mayweather. So how did this all happen? Let&
  
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• O'Malley's goal not just to win, but to earn KO

  08-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  If the flying knees, head kicks and closing right hand that ended Alfred Khashakyan’s night on July 18 didn’t get fight fans on board the Sean O’Malley bandwagon, seeing the Montana native jump on the top of the Octagon after his walk off knockout to yell, “Welcome to the Sugar Show” probably did the trick.It was a memorable moment for a 22-year-old who wrote on his bio form before week two of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series that he began fighting
  
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• DWTNCS Week 5 Recap: Rodriguez, Perez score stoppage wins, UFC deals

  08-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  After becoming an instant sensation with fight fans seeking an early-week fix during the month of July, the first August edition of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series kept the momentum going with an action-packed collection of matchups inside the Ultimate Fighter Gym.Tuesday night’s fights felt like a game of “Anything you can do, I can do better,” as each successive contest raised the bar a little more, making the task of determining which fighters would go home
  
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• Rani Yahya Believes Fight With Henry Briones Was Stopped Too Late

  08-08-2017 05:59
  Rani Yahya wishes his fight with Henry Briones would’ve been stopped sooner. Yahya took on Briones this past Saturday night (Aug. 5) inside the Arena Ciudad de Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico. The bout was featured on the FOX Sports 1 portion of the UFC Fight Night 114 prelims. Yahya won the fight via first-round kimura. He […]
  
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• Robert Whittaker Calls Michael Bisping’s Antics ‘a Bit Clownish’

  08-08-2017 04:50
  Robert Whittaker believes Michael Bisping does himself no favors with his antics. Whittaker is the interim Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title holder, but he’ll have to wait for his unification bout. That’s because Bisping is set to defend his title against Georges St-Pierre in a bout likely for Nov. 4 inside Madison Square Garden […]
  
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• Video: Jadison Dimitry hits calf slicer submission at WOCS 46

  08-08-2017 04:00
  Brazilian featherweight Jadison Dimitry scored an impressive finish at Watch Out Combat Show 46 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday night. The 32-year-old fighter improved to 23-8 in the sport with a first-round calf slicer submission, forcing Jefferson Sousa to tap in the opening round.Essa, com certeza, é a FINALIZAÇÃO DO ANO!Que show de MMA, amigo!Posted by Esporte Interativo on Saturday, August 5, 2017In the main event, TUF Brazil alum Marcio Santos submitted Rodivan
  
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• Gilbert Melendez: Move to Featherweight ‘To Reinvent Myself’

  08-08-2017 03:39
  Former Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez knows his career is in need of a pulse. Melendez decided to make the move from lightweight to featherweight, as he’ll take on Jeremy Stephens this September at UFC 215 from Rogers Place in Edmonton. The 35-year-old Melendez (22-6) has dropped three in a row to Edson Barboza, Eddie Alvarez […]
  
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• Bellator Free Fight: Ryan Couture vs. Haim Gozali

  08-08-2017 03:07
  Without any live MMA for a few weeks, Bellator is providing us with some nice fight replays. In the latest release, Ryan Couture takes on Haim Gozali from Bellator 180. The bout took place this past June and saw Couture earn his first win since 2015 with a decision. He is now 3-2 over five […]
  
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• Aljamain Sterling Wants Next Fight on UFC Main Card

  08-08-2017 03:01
  With a 14-2 record and six wins in eight Octagon appearances, Aljamain Sterling believes he is deserving of a proper placement for his next fight. That means off the prelims and UFC Fight Pass, and on the main card. Sterling defeated former UFC champion Renan Barao recently at UFC 214. The bout aired on the […]
  
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• Monday Morning Analyst: UFC Mexico's first-round stoppages

  08-08-2017 03:00
  On this episode of the podcast, we examine the fallout from UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno. We'll look at Sergio Pettis's victory over Brandon Moreno, all of the first-round stoppages plus what's next for Rashad Evans.
  
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• Ronda Rousey’s Website Teases ‘Major News & Exclusive Content’

  08-08-2017 02:51
  Ronda Rousey’s next move could be revealed soon. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women’s bantamweight title holder was last seen back in Dec. 2016. She was finished by reigning 135-pound champion Amanda Nunes in 48 seconds. After the loss, many have assumed “Rowdy” will hang up her gloves. Even UFC President Dana White has […]
  
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• Paulie Malignaggi gives detailed account of second sparring session with 'd*ckhead' Conor McGregor

  08-08-2017 01:56
  Paulie Malignaggi believes that he would have gotten the better of Conor McGregor had they continued to spar in the lead up to his boxing match with Floyd Mayweather.The former two-time champion left the Irishman’s camp due to sparring pictures being leaked last week.After their first sparring session two weeks ago, Malignaggi said he went home, jogged daily and even did some sparring rounds with an amateur boxer to keep himself sharp for his next sparring session with “The Notorious
  
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• Steve Kozola vs. Carrington Banks set for Bellator 184

  08-08-2017 01:09
  “Thunderbeast” is returning to the Bellator cage.
  Unbeaten Team Quest lightweight Steve Kozola made a big impact in his Bellator tentpole debut on March 31, rocking Jake Roberts with a wicked left hand en route to a 28-second knockout.
  On Oct. 6, Kozola will look to build on his impressive finish, as he meets Carrington Banks in a prelim bout at Bellator 184 in Thackerville, Okla.Kozola brings an 8-0 record into the bout. All the San Marcos, Calif. resident’s victories have com
  
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