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• Randy Couture Claims McGregor & White Are Manipulating Malignaggi Footage

  14-08-2017 23:42
  UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture believes that Conor McGregor and Dana White have been less than honest with the ‘Malignaggi situation’ Former two-time world champion boxer Paulie Malignaggi sensationally quit his role as a sparring partner in McGregor’s camp following leaked photos which were pushed with a narrative favoring “The Notorious”. Malignaggi had argued that […]
  
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• Daniel Cormier Breaks Silence on Devastating Impact of UFC 214 Loss

  14-08-2017 23:31
  In the weeks leading up to his rematch with arch rival Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier only envisaged that his hand would be raised on the night A brutal head kick landed by Jones wobbled the former light heavyweight champion before he was pummelled with follow up shots while laid out on the canvas. The loss […]
  
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• Daniel Cormier Admits a Move Back up to Heavyweight is an Option

  14-08-2017 23:12
  Former UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier lost his title just last month to arch rival Jon Jones at UFC 214 For Cormier, who has only ever lost to Jon Jones in his career (on two occasions), it was an exceptionally bitter pill to swallow. The heated rivalry between both men extended far beyond the […]
  
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• Paulie Malignaggi on Fighting Conor McGregor: ‘Now The Bad Blood is There’

  14-08-2017 22:48
  Former boxing world champion Paulie Malignaggi has kept his name in the headlines thanks to his sparring session with Conor McGregor. Now, after UFC president Dana White released footage of McGregor appearing to “knock” Malignaggi down during one of those sessions, the boxer wants his chance at revenge. “Yeah, at this point (we have to […]
  
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• Bellator 185: Heather Hardy Added to October Fight Card

  14-08-2017 22:34
  Heather Hardy, who made her MMA debut at Madison Square Garden earlier this year, will return to the cage at Bellator 185. Hardy confirmed the news during an appearance on The MMA Hour, adding that an opponent has yet to be signed. After going a perfect 20-0 as a boxer from 2012-17, Hardy moved to […]
  
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• Georges St-Pierre’s UFC Contract Demands Defending Middleweight Championship

  14-08-2017 22:29
  If Georges St-Pierre is able to defeat Michael Bisping later this year, he’ll defend the middleweight title at least once. Appearing on The MMA Hour Monday, the former UFC welterweight champion disclosed that it is in his contract that he must defend the 185-pound title. That would mean a bout with interim UFC champion Robert […]
  
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• ‘The Mac Life’ Returns Ahead of Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather

  14-08-2017 22:21
  With the Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather super-fight fast approaching, McGregor is bringing back his own video blog series. “The Mac Life” provides behind-the-scenes access to the reigning UFC lightweight champion ahead of his boxing match set for next Saturday night with Mayweather. In this first edition, McGregor takes part in a media day open workout at […]
  
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• Daniel Cormier breaks silence, believes he'll fight Jon Jones again

  14-08-2017 22:00
  A little over two weeks have passed since Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones collided in a rematch for the ages at UFC 214. In a fight with historical stakes for both sides, a grudge match between two of the greatest light heavyweights of all-time, Jones defeated Cormier via brutal third-round knockout to recapture the UFC light heavyweight title and deliver a thunderous reminder of his greatness.
  In his first public comments since the loss, other than a statement posted on social media the Sunday aft
  
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• Georges St-Pierre says contractually he must defend middleweight title if he beats Michael Bisping

  14-08-2017 21:30
  Georges St-Pierre will likely fight Robert Whittaker next if he beats Michael Bisping.
  GSP told Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour that contractually he must stay at middleweight and defend the title there if he beats current champion Bisping at UFC 217 on Nov. 4 in New York. Whittaker, who is injured, is the interim middleweight champion and in line to unify the titles once he is healthy.
  “I have to defend my title,” St-Pierre said. “It’s written in
  
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• South Korean Lightweight Tae Hyun Bang Indicted in Aborted UFC Fight-Fixing Case

  14-08-2017 21:19 via sherdog.com
  Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Tae Hyun Bang didn't intentionally throw a bout in the Octagon. Nonetheless, even if he changed his mind, he is the focal point in a fight-fixing plot and is now facing criminal charges.
  
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• Chael Sonnen Trolls Tito Ortiz With Hilarious Offers of Help

  14-08-2017 21:05
  When Tito Ortiz recently confirmed that his successful neck surgery may lead to a rematch with Chael Sonnen, “The American Gangster” would inevitably respond While the humorous nature of Sonnen’s reaction to news that Ortiz had called him out was welcome, the idea of a rematch between both men may not be as well received. It […]
  
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• ‘Stipe is a Harder Fight For Jon Jones Than Brock Lesnar’ – Mike Winklejohn

  14-08-2017 20:49
  Jon Jones should not be deterred in his efforts to fight former UFC heavyweight champion, Brock Lesnar, although incumbent champion Miocic is a harder fight That is according to Jones‘ JacksonWink MMA trainer Mike Winklejohn. The UFC light heavyweight champion announced his intentions to take on Lesnar, arguing that it is a big fight and […]
  
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• Bryan Caraway Calls Out John Lineker on Twitter: “Don’t Hide”

  14-08-2017 20:32
  UFC bantamweight stalwart Bryan Caraway appears to be ready to step back inside the octagon at some point in 2017 The number 6 ranked bantamweight is setting his sights on a showdown with powerful Brazilian John Lineker, at some point towards the end of the year: Shoulder has been feeling better.A few more treatments & […]
  
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• Daniel Cormier Focusing on Jon Jones Trilogy Fight

  14-08-2017 20:11
  Former light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier has spoken out for the first time after his loss to Jon Jones at UFC 214 Cormier, who lost his title to arch rival Jones by way of knockout on the night in Anaheim, has been mostly silent up to now. The 38-year-old, who has only lost twice in […]
  
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• Heather Hardy set to fight at Bellator 185

  14-08-2017 20:00
  Fresh off a successful MMA debut, Heather Hardy will be back in action in October.
  “The Heat” announced on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour that she will return to the Bellator cage on Oct. 20. The Bellator 185 card will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
  According to Hardy, who is currently negotiating a multi-fight deal with the promotion after debuting on a one-fight contract, the promotion has yet to give her an opponent.
  Hardy (1-0) made a transition
  
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• Aljamain Sterling Wants Bout With Jimmie Rivera: ‘That’s The Proper Fight’

  14-08-2017 19:56
  Aljamain Sterling wants a piece of Jimmie Rivera. Sterling is the seventh ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight, while Rivera holds the third spot. The “Funk Master” is coming off a unanimous decision win over former 135-pound champion Renan Barao. Meanwhile, Rivera defeated Thomas Almedia in an exciting tilt. With T.J. Dillashaw likely next in […]
  
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• Mark Hunt-Marcin Tybura Heavyweight Tilt Official as UFC Fight Night 121 Headliner in Sydney

  14-08-2017 19:31 via sherdog.com
  On Monday, the Ultimate Fighting Championship formally announced that big-hitting heavyweight Mark Hunt would serve in a main event role at UFC Fight Night 121 , taking on Polish prospect Marcin Tybura.
  
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• Bruce Buffer Places Some Optimistic Bets on Conor McGregor

  14-08-2017 19:26
  The “Voice of the Octagon” confirms that he will be putting his money where his mouth is in backing Conor McGregor against Floyd Mayweather Jr. Buffer recently told fans on his “It’s Time!” podcast that he had anticipated a move in betting odds, earning a better price on his bets than are available now: “I remember […]
  
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• ‘We Haven’t Seen The Last of Daniel Cormier’ – Coach Javier Mendez

  14-08-2017 19:12
  Daniel Cormier swallowed a bitter pill in his loss to arch rival Jon Jones at UFC 214 last month, sparking rumors that he would walk away from the sport At 38-years-old, some argue that Cormier will find it hard to motivate himself for a return to the octagon having lost his title to Jones. The […]
  
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• Matt Hughes Allowed Hospital Respite for Dinner; Friend Says Recovery is ‘Nothing Short of a Miracle’

  14-08-2017 19:03 via sherdog.com
  Mixed martial arts legend Matt Hughes isn't out of the woods yet, but he's at least got to leave the hospital for a meal.
  
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• NSAC ‘Considering’ Conor McGregor Judge Appeal

  14-08-2017 18:37
  The Nevada State Athletic Commission has confirmed that they are reviewing a request from Conor McGregor to appoint an “International Judge” McGregor and Mayweather have also requested that they are granted clearance to fight using 8oz gloves on Aug. 26, despite the junior middleweight threshold dictating 10oz gloves are mandatory in all cases. The Commission […]
  
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• Paul Felder on Daniel Cormier: I Too Have Cried After Fights

  14-08-2017 18:26
  Paul Felder admits that fighting is an “emotional experience” and that fighters shouldn’t be shamed for shedding tears following a bout Hip Hop legend Snoop Dogg recently drew criticism from certain quarters for claiming that Jon Jones made Daniel Cormier cry ‘like a bitch’ following their UFC 214 title fight. Felder believes that shedding tears […]
  
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• Mark Hunt vs. Marcin Tybura Set For UFC Sydney in November

  14-08-2017 18:06
  Following a successful outing down under in his last fight in Auckland, Mark Hunt will attempt to go one better against the streaking Marcin Tybura The heavyweight clash takes place in Sydney, Australia and will be the main event of UFC Fight Night 121 in November. It's official! 🇳🇿 @markhunt1974 vs. @MarcinTybura 🇵🇱 is your […]
  
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• Matt Hughes’ Friend Releases Picture & Update of The UFC Hall of Famer

  14-08-2017 17:27
  A close friend of Matt Hughes has a positive update on the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Hall of Famer. Back in June, Hughes was involved in a collision with a moving train. The train hit a truck he was in and the Hall of Famer had to be airlifted to the hospital. Initially, all that […]
  
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• Click Debate: Does glove size matter in Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor?

  14-08-2017 16:00
  LAS VEGAS — Owen Roddy isn’t sure what Floyd Mayweather’s angle is when it comes to glove size.
  Last week, Mayweather posted on Instagram about wanting to reduce the 10-ounce gloves agreed to for his boxing match with Conor McGregor to 8-ounce ones. His team followed through and now both sides will go before the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) on Wednesday in an attempt to get a waiver to make the gloves lighter.
  Roddy, McGregor’s striking coach, thinks Mayweather might
  
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• Mark Hunt vs. Marcin Tybura booked for UFC Sydney main event

  14-08-2017 15:15
  Mark Hunt will take on surging Polish heavyweight Marcin Tybura in the main event of UFC Fight Night Sydney, which takes place at the Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19.The fight was officially announced on Monday morning via the UFC Europe social media feeds. Polish site, Lowking.pl was the first to break the new on Saturday.Hunt is coming off a ‘Fight of the Night’ winning performance against top contender Derrick Lewis in Auckland, New Zealand in June. The former K-1 Grand Prix w
  
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• Conor McGregor addresses racism accusations, says he never called African-Americans ‘monkeys’

  14-08-2017 15:00
  LAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather has accused Conor McGregor multiple times of calling African-American “monkeys” in the lead up to their boxing match.On Friday night in an interview with MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani, McGregor addressed those accusations for the first time. The UFC lightweight champion said he never called black people monkeys and explained that the “dancing monkeys” quote from “Jimmy Kimmel Live” was not referring to African-Americans.
  
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• The MMA Hour with Daniel Cormier, Georges St-Pierre, Paulie Malignaggi, Dan Hardy, Shayna Baszler, Brad Pickett, Heather Hardy in studio

  14-08-2017 14:00
  The MMA Hour is back in your life. Below is a rundown of Monday's show:
  1 p.m. ET -- In his first interview since UFC 214, Daniel Cormier will talk about his loss to Jon Jones and where he goes from here.
  1:25 p.m. -- Boxing star and Bellator fighter Heather Hardy will join us in studio to discuss her MMA debut in June, her fighting future and Mayweather vs. McGregor.
  2:25 p.m. -- Georges St-Pierre will talk about how the Michael Bisping fight finally got made.
  2:45 p.m. -- Shayna Baszler will d
  
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• The MMA Hour with Daniel Cormier, Georges St-Pierre, Paulie Malignaggi, Cody Garbrandt, Dan Hardy, Shayna Baszler, Brad Pickett, Heather Hardy in studio

  14-08-2017 14:00
  The MMA Hour is back in your life. Below is a rundown of Monday's show:
  1:00 p.m. ET -- In his first interview since UFC 214, Daniel Cormier will talk about his loss to Jon Jones and where he goes from here.
  1:25 p.m. -- Boxing star and Bellator fighter Heather Hardy will join us in studio to discuss her MMA debut in June, her fighting future and Mayweather vs. McGregor.
  2:25 p.m. -- Georges St-Pierre will talk about how the Michael Bisping fight finally got made.
  2:45 p.m. -- Shayna Baszler wil
  
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• Morning Report: Jeff Mayweather: Paulie Malignaggi sparring video ‘exposed’ Conor McGregor

  14-08-2017 14:00
  Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s camp is not impressed by Conor McGregor’s performance.Last week, the big story in the buildup to Mayweather vs. McGregor was the exit of former boxing world champion Paulie Malignaggi from McGregor’s after a dispute over leaked sparring photos that appeared to show McGregor getting the better of Malignaggi. Over the weekend, UFC President Dana White added fuel to the fire by releasing video of the session.The edited video clip then spent the weekend being
  
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• The 10: Top European Fighters

  14-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Given that the next time you see the Octagon it will be in Rotterdam, and that two of the seven fight cards scheduled in September and October will take place on European soil, now feels like a really good time to run down the top European talents to compete under the UFC banner.Before getting to the collection – which includes five current or former champions and athletes who have competed in seven divisions, a point of clarity: this is based on success in the Octagon, not just all-time s
  
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• Hunt vs. Tybura headlines Sydney event

  14-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Heavyweight contenders collide in Sydney on Nov. 18 (Nov. 19 local time), as Aussie hero Mark Hunt looks to build on the momentum of his June stoppage of Derrick Lewis when he takes on rising star Marcin Tybura in the main event of UFC Fight Night at Qudos Bank Arena.The card will air live on FS1.Polish powerhouse Tybura has soared into the heavyweight top ten on the heels of consecutive wins over Viktor Pesta, Luis Henrique and Andrei Arlovski that have made him a serious threat for world title
  
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• Green replaces Trujillo at UFC 216

  14-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  With Abel Trujillo forced to withdraw from UFC 216 on Oct. 7, lightweight veteran Bobby "King" Green as agreed to step in and face Lando Vannata at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.UFC 216 airs live on Pay-Per-View. Tickets go on sale on Thursday, Aug. 31.Winner of eight of his last 11 bouts, Green is a former Strikeforce standout who has won four UFC fights over Jacob Volkmann, James Krause, Pat Healy and Josh Thomson. In his most recent bout in April, the Californian lost a split decision to Rashid
  
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• Contender Series: Week 6 Fight by Fight Preview

  14-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  The highlights just keep on coming during Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series and last week’s edition was no different, as two more fighters earned contracts to join the UFC roster. Mike Rodriguez, a fighter coming up under UFC veteran Joe Lauzon, capped off the show with a spectacular flying knee knockout, while Alex Perez had a very impressive performance that ended with a second-round anaconda choke finish, and both were awarded deals with the UFC. Now in its sixth week, the Con
  
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• Al Bernstein Talks McGregor vs. Mayweather, Says It’s Intriguing

  14-08-2017 05:04
  Boxing broadcasting legend Al Bernstein is feeling the buzz surrounding Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather. Bernstein will call the “super fight” along with Mauro Ranallo and Paulie Malignaggi. The fight will air live on Showtime pay-per-view. The bout has been criticized by many as McGregor has never competed in a professional boxing match. During a […]
  
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• Jimmie Rivera Claims he Was ‘Piecing up’ T.J. Dillashaw in Training

  14-08-2017 04:24
  Jimmie Rivera is making some bold claims in regards to his sparring session with T.J. Dillashaw. “El Terror” is the third ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight. He hasn’t suffered a loss since Nov. 2008. With his decision win over Thomas Almeida, Rivera is due for a big match-up. Could Dillashaw be next? There would […]
  
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• Matt Hughes’ close friend posts about UFC legend’s ‘miracle’ progress

  14-08-2017 04:21
  Matt Hughes seems to be doing much better — well enough to leave the hospital, at least for a meal.
  Tony Zucca, a close friend of Hughes, posted news about what he says is “miracle” progress for the UFC legend Sunday. He even included a picture of himself and Hughes, writing that he was able to take Hughes, who is in a wheelchair, out for sushi.
  “Less than two months ago I didn't know if my best friend was going to make it, and tonight we made a jail break for sushi (in d
  
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• Jonathan Wilson Announces Drop to 185, Bout with Oskar Piechota for UFC Fight Night 118 in Poland

  14-08-2017 03:01 via sherdog.com
  Monday, Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight Jonathan Wilson took to Instagram, announcing that he would be back in action at UFC Fight Night 118, taking on undefeated Polish prospect Oskar Piechota. The bout, though not yet confirmed by UFC officials, would serve as Wilson's middleweight debut.
  
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• Jimmie Rivera says he pieced up T.J. Dillashaw in sparring, looking to 'finish the Beta Male team'

  14-08-2017 03:00
  After winning 20 straight fights, including five in the UFC, it’s plain as day Jimmie Rivera belongs in the upper ranks of the bantamweight division.Now, he just needs a chance to prove it against one of the biggest names.
  Rivera’s unanimous decision victory over Thomas Almeida at UFC on FOX 25 was the latest notch on his belt. From here, he believes he’s ready to take on one of the Big 3 at 135 pounds -- champion Cody Garbrandt and former champs Dominick Cruz and T.J. Dillasha
  
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• Luke Rockhold on Chris Weidman: ‘He’s a Bit Delusional at Times’

  14-08-2017 02:53
  Luke Rockhold isn’t high on facing Chris Weidman again anytime soon. Rockhold is set to do battle with David Branch inside the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The middleweight bout is set to be the main event of UFC Fight Night 116. It’ll be Rockhold’s first bout since June 2016. Back in Dec. 2015, […]
  
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• RDA on Potential Woodley Fight: ‘He’ll Have to go to Work’

  14-08-2017 02:12
  Rafael dos Anjos is confident that he can get the best of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title holder Tyron Woodley. A former champion himself, dos Anjos knows what it takes to compete at an elite level. When he did hold UFC gold, it was in the lightweight division. He is now a welterweight and […]
  
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• Luke Rockhold on Chris Weidman: ‘For his sake,’ I hope we don’t fight again

  14-08-2017 01:00
  The course of MMA history forever changed in mid-2016 when injury derailed Chris Weidman’s planned title rematch against Luke Rockhold at UFC 199, opening the door for Michael Bisping to sneak through, knock out Rockhold and rewrite the Brit’s legacy.
  A little over a year later, Bisping remains the UFC middleweight champion, his controversial title reign expected to continue in November against Georges St-Pierre. Weidman and Rockhold, on the other hand, have not fared as well. Rockho
  
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• Matt Mitrione on Brock Lesnar: ‘He Would Never Fight me’

  14-08-2017 00:32
  Matt Mitirone has some strong words for Brock Lesnar. Much has been made over Jon Jones’ call-out of Lesnar last month. Jones defeated Daniel Cormier via third-round knockout to recapture the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title. After the bout, Jones challenged Lesnar to a “super fight.” Bellator heavyweight Mitrione took to Barstool Sports Heartland […]
  
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