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• McGregor: I’m Struggling to Give Mayweather Two Rounds With Eight-Ounce Gloves

  15-08-2017 23:43
  Conor McGregor believes he’ll finish Floyd Mayweather inside two rounds if both men wear eight-ounce gloves. The “Notorious” one is set to do battle with “Money” inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Aug. 26. McGregor initially agreed to fight with 10-ounce gloves on, but Mayweather’s team recently inquired about both men wearing […]
  
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• Association of Ringside Physicians Cautions Against Changing Glove Size for Mayweather-McGregor

  15-08-2017 23:20 via sherdog.com
  The Nevada Athletic Commission will decide on Wednesday whether to allow Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor to wear eight-ounce boxing gloves for their Aug. 26 bout.
  
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• Frank Mir Signs Contract with Bellator MMA, Says He’s Getting Paid More Than He Did in UFC

  15-08-2017 22:52 via sherdog.com
  Former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight titlist Frank Mir has signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA.
  
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• Paulo Borrachinha Predicts Early Knockout Win Over Johny Hendricks

  15-08-2017 22:38
  Paulo Borrachinha is confident that he can put Johny Hendricks away quickly. On Nov. 4, Borrachinha and Hendricks will clash inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. The middleweight scrap will be part of UFC 217. Borrachinha wants to extend his perfect record to 10-0, meanwhile Hendricks hopes to rebound from his TKO loss […]
  
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• Artem Lobov: I’ll Box The Ears off Paulie Malignaggi

  15-08-2017 22:03
  Artem Lobov has fired back at Paulie Malignaggi. Lobov is a close friend of Conor McGregor and has helped him prepare for his “super fight” with Floyd Mayweather on Aug. 26. Malignaggi showed up for two sparring sessions and then left the camp due to leaked sparring photos. One in particular showed the “Magic Man” […]
  
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• Cris Cyborg doesn’t think Holly Holm is a dangerous opponent: 'She’s gonna run in the ring, but I’m gonna find her'

  15-08-2017 22:00
  RIO DE JANEIRO — Cris Cyborg discusses a potential clash with Holly Holm, if the former bantamweight champion deserves a shot at the UFC featherweight gold, her contract situation in the UFC, the anniversary of her historic fight with Gina Carano, possible meetings with Cat Zigano and Megan Anderson, and much more.
  
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• Luke Rockhold Slams David Branch & “Chump” Michael Bisping

  15-08-2017 21:38
  Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold is a man who is clearly on a mission ahead of his return from injury Rockhold will make his first appearance inside the octagon since his knockout loss to Michael Bisping at UFC 199 in June 2016. Rockhold, still clearly seething at that loss, must make it past a […]
  
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• World Champ Bellew Willing to Fight Bisping “In Cage or Ring”

  15-08-2017 21:26
  WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew may be a fan of UFC middleweight champ Michael Bisping, but is willing to leave that aside “if the money is right” Bellew, who upset former heavyweight champ, David Haye earlier this year, has told SkySports that he is keen on a fight with Britain’s first and only UFC champion. […]
  
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• Boxing Coach: McGregor is Lying About Giving Malignaggi a Concussion

  15-08-2017 21:25
  Boxing coach Angelo Reyes isn’t buying Conor McGregor’s story that he put a beating on Paulie Malignaggi in sparring. Much has been made over the sparring footage where it appears McGregor knocks down Malignaggi. The “Magic Man” had said the knockdown was a trip. Another clip was released where “Notorious” blasted Malignaggi with a left […]
  
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• CSAC Make a Unique Offer to Josh Thomson Following Freire Bout

  15-08-2017 21:12
  Bellator’s lightweight contender Josh Thomson has claimed that an unprecedented offer was made in conjunction with his appeal following the controversial loss to Freire While an accidental but illegal clash of heads appeared to lead up to Freire’s knockout of the former Strikeforce lightweight champ. Thomson’s appeal of that decision to overturn the result to […]
  
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• LIVE: Dana White Contender Series Pre-Fight Show Streams Tonight

  15-08-2017 21:00
  Catch the live pre-fight show ahead of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series this evening right here on MMA News beginning at 7:40 p.m. ET. The live fights stream on UFC Fight Pass at 8 p.m. ET. Included in the Week 6 lineup will be the first female fight on the series set inside The […]
  
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• Top Referee “Removed From Consideration” For Mayweather vs. McGregor

  15-08-2017 20:58
  Kenny Bayless, the referee who has overseen many of Floyd Mayweather’s biggest bouts, has been “removed” from the panel of potential officials Bayless, it was judged, was not deemed eligible for the bout due to comments he made pertaining to the bout prior to its finalization last month. NSAC executive director Bob Bennett confirmed (via LATimes) that […]
  
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• Association of Ringside Physicians asks NAC for ‘caution’ in allowing glove change for Mayweather vs. McGregor

  15-08-2017 20:56
  The Association of Ringside Physicians (ARP) is asking the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) to exercise “caution” in its hearing for the requested change in glove size for the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing match.
  In a letter from the ARP to the NAC sent Tuesday, ARP board chairman Dr. Raymond Monsell writes that Mayweather vs. McGregor “has already been set a specified weight class,” which requires 10-ounce gloves per NAC regulations. Teams for Mayweather and
  
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• Report: Frank Mir Signing With Bellator, Announcement Expected Soon

  15-08-2017 20:54
  It looks like Frank Mir has found a new home in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA). Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting.com reports that Mir has agreed to terms that would see him join the Bellator roster. The promotion is expected to announce Mir’s signing “in the coming days.” Mir was last seen in action […]
  
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• Heather Hardy: Mayweather vs. McGregor Like Yankees vs. Mets

  15-08-2017 20:40
  WBC champion and Bellator fighter Hardy gave an educated assessment of Conor McGregor’s boxing crossover Hardy, who was successful in her Bellator MMA debut in June, is also the (undefeated) WBC super featherweight and bantamweight champion. The 35-year-old spoke to Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition of the MMA Hour, giving a frank assessment of the […]
  
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• UFC Fight Night 116 Update: Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Tony Martin Booked for Pittsburgh

  15-08-2017 20:38 via sherdog.com
  A lightweight clash pitting Olivier Aubin-Mercier against Tony Martin has been added to the UFC Fight Night 116 lineup.
  
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• Reports Claim Anthony Pettis Will Fight Dustin Poirier in November

  15-08-2017 20:25
  Duke Roufus has claimed that his pupil, Anthony Pettis, will face Dustin Poirier at UFC Fight Night Norfolk It appears that Pettis may have got his wish. Poirier had expressed his desire to face the former UFC lightweight champion in an interview with BJ Penn recently: “You know I was hoping for a top-five opponent,” […]
  
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• Frank Mir agrees to deal with Bellator MMA

  15-08-2017 20:25
  Another familiar face is headed to Bellator.
  Frank Mir has agreed to terms with the promotion, MMA Fighting has learned. Bellator is expected to officially announce his signing in the coming days.
  Last month, Mir, 38, was granted his release from the UFC.Following his March 2016 loss to Mark Hunt in Australia, Mir tested positive for oral turinabol metabolites in a United States Anti-Doping Agency drug test. As a result, Mir, who maintains his innocence, is serving a two-year suspension that exp
  
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• Boxing Champ Heather Hardy Set to Return at Bellator 185 on Oct. 20

  15-08-2017 20:19 via sherdog.com
  Boxing world champion Heather Hardy will make her sophomore Bellator MMA appearance this fall.
  
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• Dana White’s Contender Series ‘Week 6’ Play-by-Play & Results

  15-08-2017 20:05 via sherdog.com
  Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series: Week 6 play-by-play kicks off Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET from the UFC Training Center in Las Vegas.
  
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• Duke Roufus Says Anthony Pettis vs. Dustin Poirier is UFC Fight Night 120 Main Event

  15-08-2017 19:53 via sherdog.com
  A lightweight duel between Anthony Pettis and Dustin Poirier will headline UFC Fight Night 120, according to Pettis trainer Duke Roufus.
  
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• Former ‘Cyborg’ Foe Jorina Baars to Face Anke Van Gestel at Bellator Kickboxing 7

  15-08-2017 19:36 via sherdog.com
  Jorina Baars will lock horns with Anke Van Gestel in a 145-pound bout at Bellator Kickboxing 7.
  
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• Artem Lobov responds to ‘emotional mess’ Paulie Malignaggi: ‘I’ll box the ears off him’

  15-08-2017 19:00
  Paulie Malignaggi appeared on the latest edition of The MMA Hour and while relaying his side of the ongoing pushdown versus knockdown saga he described Conor McGregor sparring partner and UFC featherweight, Artem Lobov, as “a punching bag” on several occasions.Reacting to Malignaggi’s statement, Lobov claimed that he would be more than happy to entertain a fight with the former two-time world champion, insisting that he would “box the ears off him.”Lobov also claime
  
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• Coach Wink Talks PEDS & Jon Jones vs. Brock Lesnar

  15-08-2017 17:48
  Mike Winkeljohn gives his opinion on the possibility of a super fight between UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones and former heavyweight kingpin Brock Lesnar Winkeljohn spoke to Submission Radio about the fight, which he believes is winnable for “Bones” (transcription via BloodyElbow): “Well, you know what you got in front of you,” Winkeljohn said when […]
  
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• Daniel Cormier admits he’s still missing time at UFC 214 after making ‘simple mistake’

  15-08-2017 17:00
  A lot was on the line when Daniel Cormier met Jon Jones for a second time at UFC 214. In Jones’ absence from the sport, Cormier reigned over the light heavyweight division for nearly three years as UFC champion, and a victory over Jones on July 29 would have undoubtedly cemented Cormier as one of the greatest fighters of his generation.But it wasn’t meant to be.
  Cormier suffered a dramatic third-round knockout loss to Jones, an otherwise competitive rematch slipping through his finge
  
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• Pro Referee Suggests Conor McGregor Did Knock Malignaggi Down

  15-08-2017 16:33
  Having reviewed the now infamous footage released by Dana White last week, a professional ref states it was “maybe” worthy of a knockdown for Conor McGregor The debate still goes on. Did McGregor knock Paulie Malignaggi down in footage of their second sparring contest or were Malignaggi’s claims of a “pushdown” more credible? According to […]
  
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• Soccer Superstar Neymar Hires UFC’s Nordine Taleb as Personal Bodyguard

  15-08-2017 16:14
  UFC welterweight Nordine Taleb will, as part of his new role, oversee the safety of the $263 million dollar star Neymar According to reports, the Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil center forward recently recruited Taleb as his personal bodyguard. Photos of the two men walking through the streets of Paris have appeared on social media over […]
  
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• Did Conor McGregor knock Paulie Malignaggi down in sparring? A boxing referee weighs in

  15-08-2017 15:30
  Those on Conor McGregor’s team are certain that McGregor dropped Malignaggi in sparring two weeks ago. Malignaggi says it was a push and not a legitimate knockdown.Now that the footage has been released, by UFC president Dana White on social media last Friday, it should be clear. Except it isn’t.Both sides are sticking to their stories. On Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour, Malignaggi said McGregor pushed his head down and when he tried to pull it back up, McGregor let go and Ma
  
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• Daniel Cormier Admits he is “Missing Time” Following UFC 214 Loss

  15-08-2017 15:17
  Former UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier says that he lost “10 minutes” following his defeat to Jon Jones last month “DC” claims that, aside from losing his title to Jones at Honda Center in Anaheim, he also suffered from memory loss which has effectively rendered him unable to remember certain points following the fight. […]
  
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• Could “Natural” Jose Aldo Follow Conor McGregor Into Boxing? [WATCH]

  15-08-2017 14:50
  Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo has spoken in the past of his desire to compete as a boxer in a professional capacity In the footage (courtesy of ES News) which you can watch at the top of the page, Aldo was filmed taking on 2-0 professional Mexican boxer Lindolfo Delgado. Robert Garcia, a respected boxing […]
  
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• Morning Report: Randy Couture gives Conor McGregor 10% chance to win, says Malignaggi sparring video ‘reeks of a publicity stunt’

  15-08-2017 14:27
  UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture knows a thing or two about fighting, and as the man to take on boxing great James Toney in Tony’s lone MMA appearance, he also knows a little bit about spectacle fights and the build up that goes into them. So when “The Natural” says the infamous Conor McGregor vs. Paulie Malignaggi sparring video showing McGregor knocking down the former boxing champion, might be anything but it bears some consideration.
  “I definitely see two guys sparring
  
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• “Best Fighter in the World” Mark Hunt Focused on Remaining Active

  15-08-2017 13:42
  The UFC heavyweight veteran Mark Hunt may have failed to land a fight with a higher ranked opponent, but he is remaining pragmatic “I couldn’t get Werdum for Japan or Sydney so I had to settle for the No 10 guy,” Hunt said of his upcoming fight with Marcin Tybura at UFC Fight Night 121 […]
  
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• Malignaggi Labels Artem Lobov as Less Effective Than a Punching Bag

  15-08-2017 13:08
  Paulie Malignaggi lashed out at the caliber of sparring partners used by Conor McGregor, saving some pretty harsh words for Artem Lobov As the war of words continues to escalate, it appears no one is safe from the wrath of the former two-time world champion. Artem Lobov, McGregor’s SBG Ireland training partner, and close friend […]
  
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• ‘Dana White Robs UFC Fighters Blind’ – Paulie Malignaggi

  15-08-2017 12:55
  The war of words between UFC President Dana White and former Conor McGregor sparring partner Paulie Malignaggi has escalated While the former two-time world champion had focused his efforts on criticizing McGregor following the public fall out as a result of a leaked photo, it appears Malignaggi now has White firmly in his sights. “Magic […]
  
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• Eddie Alvarez: Conor McGregor ‘Can Put Floyd Mayweather Away’

  15-08-2017 10:29
  Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez is a man who knows the danger of underestimating incumbent champion Conor McGregor Alvarez was stopped by McGregor in the headline bout of UFC 205 in November 2016 following the Irishman’s pinpoint accuracy and devastating punching power. The Philadelphia-native, speaking with the UFC, offered his thoughts on the upcoming Mayweather vs. […]
  
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• ‘Skill Always Beats Size’ – Georges St-Pierre on Michael Bisping

  15-08-2017 10:18
  Former UFC welterweight Georges St-Pierre is coming along nicely in his preparations ahead of his UFC return in Winter St-Pierre commented on getting to grips with his new diet regime and how he is feeling ahead of that bout on Monday’s episode of The MMA Hour.  According to “GSP”, things are going according to plan: “Right […]
  
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• White Claims ‘Liar’ Malignaggi Was Brutally Beaten by McGregor

  15-08-2017 10:03
  UFC President Dana White has claimed that Paulie Malignaggi was comprehensively beaten by Conor McGregor in their now infamous second sparring session  Photos released by the McGregor camp appeared to show the UFC lightweight champion knocking the two weight world champion down. Malignaggi subsequently left the training camp, arguing that it was, in fact, a push. Dana […]
  
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• ‘I’m Scared to Fight Everyone” Says Georges St-Pierre

  15-08-2017 09:42
  Returning UFC legend Georges St-Pierre responded to fans who claim he is scared of welterweight champion Tyron Woodley According to GSP, he is scared of everyone – he just fights regardless. St-Pierre is set to return to the promotion which made him a legend. Despite fans waiting longer than initially anticipated, “GSP” makes his return […]
  
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• UFC Unfiltered Episode: Uriah Hall

  15-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  #14 UFC Middleweight Uriah Hall calls in to talk about his upcoming fight against Krzysztof Jotko, training at the UFC Performance Institute, Bisping vs. GSP, disliking Luke Rockhold, the Conor McGregor vs. Paulie Malignaggi sparring videos, and more. Plus, Jim and Matt talk about possible UFC 217 fights, Cat Zingano calling out Cris Cyborg, and the new season of Game of Thrones.Full EpisodeUriah on fighting being a jobUriah just doesn't like Luke RockholdUriah on facing his demons and regaining
  
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• UFC another step in Rodriguez's journey

  15-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  It’s almost hard to believe Mike Rodriguez when he says that he’s a firm believer in the “feeling out” process in a prize fight.I’m not saying the 28-year-old is dishonest, but with seven of his nine pro MMA wins ending in the first round, including an Aug. 8 finish of Jamelle Jones on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series, that earned him a UFC contract, he hasn’t has much time for feeling out his opposition.“I became a huge believer of the
  
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• DWTNCS WEEK 6 RECAP: Dawson shines with second-round submission finish

  15-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series has been the surprise hit of the summer, delivering a bevy of entertaining fights every Tuesday night from the jump, and somehow the combatants have managed to up the ante each successive week.This week’s installment featured the first two-time competitor of the series as Charles Byrd returned to square off with Randall Wallace in the featured middleweight contest that closed out the show.Despite getting a first-round finish in his first ap
  
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• Colleen, Competing in First DWTNCS Women's Bout, Details Her Journey

  15-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  It's week 6 of Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series and the first women's bout goes down between Jamie Colleen and Tiffany Masters.Colleen took some time Monday night to talk to UFC correspondent Laura Sanko about her difficult journey and the inspiration she finds in her daughter.RELATED: Week 6 fight-by-fight preview | Watch Contender Series at 8pm ET on UFC FIGHT PASS | Check out Snoopcast | Masters vs Colleen preview | Week 6 pre-fight show Read the Full
  
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• T.J. Dillashaw Has ‘Fingers Crossed’ For UFC 217 Bout With Garbrandt

  15-08-2017 05:45
  T.J. Dillashaw is hoping nothing gets between himself and Cody Garbrandt before UFC 217. While an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight title bout hasn’t been confirmed for the event, all signs point to it being likely for Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 4. Dillashaw confirmed to MMAJunkie.com that those are the […]
  
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• Luke Rockhold on David Branch: ‘I’m Ready to Kick His Ass’

  15-08-2017 04:42
  Luke Rockhold isn’t known for mincing words and he isn’t about to start now. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title holder is set to take on David Branch inside the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The bout is set to headline UFC Fight Night 116. Rockhold hasn’t competed since June 2016. It was […]
  
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• UFC 215: Johnson vs. Borg Promotional Video Released

  15-08-2017 04:11
  Two of the more intriguing current champions in the UFC will both be in action next month at UFC 215. The event features Demetrious Johnson defending his flyweight title against Ray Borg as “Mighty Mouse” chases history. With a win over Borg, Johnson will pass Anderson Silva for most consecutive title defenses in the promotion […]
  
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• The Mac Life: Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, episode 1

  15-08-2017 04:00
  In the first episode of The Mac Life: Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, the UFC lightweight champion gets in a workout in front of the press at the media workout in Las Vegas, Nev.
  
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• UFC Fight Night 118: Poland Secures Jonathan Wilson vs. Oskar Piechota

  15-08-2017 03:24
  Unbeaten Oskar Piechota is the latest fighter to sign with the UFC, as he will face Jonathan Wilson at UFC Fight Night 118. The event takes place from Gdansk, Poland on October 21. Wilson announced the bout on social media. In three Octagon fights, Wilson (7-2) is 1-2. “Johnny Bravo” won his first seven and […]
  
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• UFC 216 Update: Bobby Green to Face Lando Vannata in October

  15-08-2017 03:16
  Bobby Green has been added to the October UFC 216 event, as he replaces Abel Trujillo in a lightweight bout with Lando Vannata. The promotion announced the change on Monday. No official report on why Trujillo has been removed was given. Green (23-8) is in desperate need of a win, having dropped his last three […]
  
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• Matt Brown Hoping For Rematch With Donald Cerrone at UFC 216

  15-08-2017 02:57
  Matt Brown is looking to make his return to mixed martial arts (MMA) competition soon. Brown was last seen back in Dec. 2016 against Donald Cerrone. “The Immortal” was knocked out in the third round via head kick. It was his third straight loss and he was finished in all of those fights. “The Immortal” […]
  
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• Monday Morning Analyst: Knockdown or pushdown?

  15-08-2017 02:00
  In this edition of the podcast, we'll examine the tape of Conor McGregor and Paulie Malignaggi sparring to see if we can tell if the former two-time champion hitting the canvas comes from a knockdown or a pushdown.
  
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