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• UFC Fight Night 119 Update: Demian Maia, Colby Covington to Meet in Sao Paulo

  23-08-2017 23:50 via sherdog.com
  Recent welterweight title challenger Demian Maia will attempt to take down one of the division’s top prospects when he faces Colby Covington at UFC Fight Night 119 in Sao Paulo.
  
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• ‘Money Belt’ for Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor revealed

  23-08-2017 23:45
  On Wednesday, World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman revealed the custom made “Money Belt” that will be awarded to the winner of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing match that takes place on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.
  Though both men have their share of accolades with Mayweather having retired back in September 2015 as a welterweight boxing champion (147 lb.), and McGregor currently laying claim to the UFC lightweight title (155 lb.), their
  
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• Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor final press conference staredown

  23-08-2017 23:32
  LAS VEGAS — At the Mayweather vs. McGregor press conference Wednesday, Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor squared off in front of the media.
  
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• Demian Maia vs. Colby Covington added to UFC Fight Night 119 in Sao Paulo

  23-08-2017 23:08
  Colby Covington will fight in enemy territory the next time he enters the Octagon.
  The American Top Team product will face Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Demian Maia at the UFC Fight Night event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Oct. 28, sources told MMA Fighting following a report by Combate.
  Maia (25-7) recently had his seven-fight winning streak snapped in a title fight against Tyron Woodley, losing via unanimous decision in July. Prior to that bout, Maia finished the likes of Carlos Condit, Matt Brown and N
  
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• Video: Bellator 182 Foundations Highlights Brennan Ward

  23-08-2017 22:38
  Brennan Ward will be returning to the Bellator cage this Friday night (Aug. 25). Ward is going head-to-head with Fernando Gonzalez inside the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY in the co-main event of Bellator 182. The event will air live on Spike at 9 p.m. ET. The official YouTube channel of Bellator posted their […]
  
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• Sean O’Malley to Make Octagon Debut Against Terrion Ware at ‘TUF 26’ Finale

  23-08-2017 22:38 via sherdog.com
  Bantamweight prospect Sean O’Malley will make his first Octagon foray against Terrion Ware at “The Ultimate Fighter 26” finale.
  
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• Before Failed Drug Test, UFC Wanted Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic

  23-08-2017 22:35
  It might not have been Brock Lesnar, but the UFC was planning on pairing Jon Jones up with a heavyweight next. UFC president Dana White revealed in an interview after his “Contender Series” Tuesday night that he was in talks with Jones to have him fight UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic at UFC 218 later […]
  
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• Conor McGregor stars in new Beats by Dre ad

  23-08-2017 22:30
  Conor McGregor’s mainstream reach keeps expanding.
  The UFC lightweight champion, who meets Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Saturday night in a boxing ring in Las Vegas, stars in a new ad released by the Beats by Dre headphones brand.
  The longform ad, set in Dublin, also features the song “Juicy” by The Notorious B.I.G., from whom McGregor took the nickname “The Notorious.”
  You can see the full video below.
  
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• LIVE: Final Press Conference for Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor

  23-08-2017 22:29
  Beginning any minute now will be the final press conference featuring Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor ahead of their meeting this Saturday night. Both Mayweather and McGregor, along with other executives, are expected to be in attendance to discuss the fight from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
  
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• Conor McGregor ‘Dedicated’ Video for Beats by Dre

  23-08-2017 22:26
  What helps Conor McGregor prepare to face Floyd Mayweather this Saturday night in Las Vegas? Beats by Dre, of course. McGregor, the reigning UFC lightweight champion, signed a deal with the headphone giant recently and now is being rewarded with an extended video advertisement released just in time for his bout with Mayweather. The video, […]
  
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• Chael Sonnen: Jon Jones’ Failed UFC 214 Drug Test Wasn’t a Big Surprise

  23-08-2017 22:20
  As someone who has been popped for banned substances, Chael Sonnen believes he can spot a cheater easier than others. Sonnen was a pay-per-view attraction for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) thanks to his feud with Anderson Silva. His reputation was tainted at the time for being a repeat offender when it came to using […]
  
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• Mayweather-McGregor Embedded: Showing Off The Goods

  23-08-2017 22:17
  In the third episode of Mayweather-McGregor Embedded, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor checks out more of the UFC’s Performance Institute in Las Vegas ahead of his collision Saturday night with Floyd Mayweather. Later, “Notorious” gets outfitted for the fight week, including making his grand arrival with Mayweather. The behind-the-scenes video blog also offers up footage […]
  
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• Patricio Freire vs. Daniel Weichel Rematch Headlines Bellator 188 in Israel on Nov. 16

  23-08-2017 22:11 via sherdog.com
  A featherweight championship rematch between Patricio Freire and Daniel Weichel will headline Bellator 188 when the California-based promotion returns to Israel on Nov. 16.
  
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• Mayweather vs. McGregor Embedded, Episode 3: ‘Did you bring your balls, Conor?’

  23-08-2017 21:40
  In the third episode of Mayweather vs. McGregor Embedded, the teams of Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather have a confrontation at grand arrivals, McGregor and Paulie Malignaggi clash, the two fighters talk to the fans in attendance in Las Vegas and speak to the press.
  
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• Malki Kawa Defends Jon Jones in Social Media Rant

  23-08-2017 21:35
  Malki Kawa is taking aim at anyone who suggests that he leaves Jon Jones’ side. Kawa is Jones’ manager and has heard of the criticism his fighter has received after failing a UFC 214 drug test. Jones had recaptured the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title against Daniel Cormier last month. The victory has […]
  
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• Talita Nogueira: After repeated setbacks, Bellator debut 'became a matter of honor for me’

  23-08-2017 21:00
  Third time’s the charm for Talita Nogueira.
  The multiple-time jiu-jitsu champion was scheduled to make her Bellator debut twice already, but was yanked from fights with Julia Budd and Marloes Coenen after injuring her knee and missing weight, respectively. Now booked to meet Amanda Bell at Friday’s Bellator 182 in Verona, NY, “Treta” wants to finally step inside the cage.
  "I tore a ligament and then I had personal issues and didn’t make weight, but this time everyth
  
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• The MMA Hour: Mayweather vs. McGregor special edition, Day 1

  23-08-2017 20:07
  For the first time in its history, The MMA Hour is taking its show on the road.
  We're live from Las Vegas, site of Mayweather vs. McGregor.
  Our first show of the week airs live Wednesday, beginning at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. GMT.
  We'll be joined by guests to talk all things Mayweather-McGregor and other MMA news.
  You can watch the show on our Twitter page at mmafighting.twitter.com.
  The MMA Hour will also have live Las Vegas shows Thursday at 6 p.m. ET and Friday at 1 p.m. ET.
  
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• Patricio Freire vs. Daniel Weichel featherweight title rematch to headline Bellator 188

  23-08-2017 19:30
  Daniel Weichel is getting a second chance to tame “Pitbull”.
  In the first defense of his second reign as Bellator featherweight champion, Patricio Freire (26-4) takes on Weichel (39-9) in a rematch of their June 2015 championship encounter that Freire won by second-round KO. The promotion announced Wednesday that the bout has been booked as the main event of Bellator 188 at the Menora Mivtachim Arena Arena in Tel Aviv, Israel on Nov. 16.
  In the middleweight co-main event, John Salter
  
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• Anthony Johnson Reacts to Jon Jones News: ‘He Cheated But His Fight IQ Was Still Sharp’

  23-08-2017 19:23 via sherdog.com
  Anthony Johnson never got to face Jon Jones in the Octagon, but he was impressed with what “Bones” did against Daniel Cormier at UFC 214 — regardless of how it might have been achieved.
  
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• Joanne Calderwood-Bec Rawlings Flyweight Bout Set for UFC Fight Night 121 in Sydney

  23-08-2017 18:47 via sherdog.com
  A women’s flyweight showdown between Joanne Calderwood and Bec Rawlings has been booked for UFC Fight Night 121.
  
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• Two-time ADCC champion Leo Vieira replaces Frank Mir against Chael Sonnen at ADCC 2017

  23-08-2017 18:31
  Chael Sonnen has a new opponent for the 2017 edition of Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Wrestling World Championship (ADCC).
  Originally booked to meet Ricardo Liborio and then Frank Mir, Sonnen will now take on Leo Vieira in Finland, the promotion announced following a report by Graciemag. ADCC 2017 takes place at The Espoo Metro Areena on Sept. 22-24.
  Vieira is a two-time ADCC gold medalist at the -66kg (145 pounds) division. Sonnen, who fights in the light heavyweight division (205 pounds) in
  
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• Owen Roddy: If everyone saw Conor McGregor in the gym, they would believe too

  23-08-2017 18:00
  Just a few days away from what many believe could be the biggest fight in the history of combat sports, the vast majority of the boxing community are giving Conor McGregor little to no chance of taking victory from undefeated pound-for-pound boxing great, Floyd Mayweather.
  Last Friday, the Irishman’s open workout display was met with ridicule, with notable boxers such as David Haye posting videos poking fun at his warm-up routine.Owen Roddy, McGregor’s striking coach, believes that t
  
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• ‘King Mo’ Lawal, Stephan Bonnar, Lashley All Scheduled for Pro Wrestling PPV

  23-08-2017 17:59
  Former Strikeforce champion Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal, UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar and Bobby Lashley will all be included in the upcoming pay-per-view hosted by Global Forces Wrestling in November. Lashley and Lawal will team up to face Bonnar and former NFL lineman Quinn “Moose” Ojinnaka on November 5 in a tag team match. […]
  
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• Joanne Calderwood, Bec Rawlings Move to Flyweight, Fight at UFC Fight Night 121

  23-08-2017 17:53
  A pair of UFC strawweights who pushed for the creation of a flyweight division will square off at UFC Fight Night 121, as Joanne Calderwood meets Bec Rawlings. Calderwood (11-3), who was a top contender for the inaugural title when she appeared on The Ultimate Fighter, has dropped back-to-back fights. The 30-year-old was bested by […]
  
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• Daniel Cormier: ‘I’m Disappointed To Hear” Jon Jones’ Recent Drug Failure

  23-08-2017 17:50
  Former UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier doesn’t consider himself a winner after hearing that Jon Jones failed a drug test ahead of their recent UFC 214 matchup. Cormier gave MMA Fighting a statement late Tuesday night after news broke concerning Jones. A test given after weigh-ins and before the bout by the USADA came […]
  
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• Dana White Contender Series Results: Joby Sanchez, Benito Lopez Earn Contracts

  23-08-2017 17:45
  Joby Sanchez and Benito Lopez impressed UFC president Dana White Tuesday night, earning future contracts with the promotion after their wins on “Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series.” Sanchez (11-2), who went 1-2 during a previous stint with the UFC, defeated J.P Buys in a flyweight contest. Lopez (8-0) claimed a victory vs. Steven Peterson […]
  
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• Conor McGregor Knows Las Vegas Will be Taken Over by Irish

  23-08-2017 17:41
  UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor is a one-man force when he steps inside the Octagon. He’ll try to duplicate that when he meets Floyd Mayweather Saturday night in his pro boxing debut. But McGregor also knows he’ll have plenty of support inside the T-Mobile Arena and in Las Vegas all week by his fellow countrymen. […]
  
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• Floyd Mayweather: Conor McGregor ‘Undefeated’ Stand-Up Fighter

  23-08-2017 17:37
  Former boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather isn’t just selling himself for this weekend, he is doing the same to Conor McGregor. Ever the promotional genius, Mayweather continues to hail the reigning UFC lightweight champion as a legit contender to his unbeaten record even though others have dismissed McGregor. “McGregor is a tough competitor. He’s undefeated […]
  
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• Sean O’Malley set to make UFC debut against Terrion Ware at TUF 26 Finale

  23-08-2017 17:04
  Sean O’Malley has a date and opponent for his UFC debut.The bantamweight prospect will be taking on Terrion Ware at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale. The news was announced by the promotion on Tuesday. The TUF 26 Finale is set to take place on Dec. 1 at Park Theatre in Las Vegas, Nev.
  O’Malley made waves in the MMA world last month with an impressive knockout win over Alfred Khashakyan in the second edition of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series. The win awarded O’M
  
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• With a stunning second PED failure, Jon Jones deals a KO to his own legacy

  23-08-2017 16:33
  Sometime in the future, with the benefit of hindsight and perspective, we will be better equipped to put Jon Jones into context. It’s impossible to do now, with chaos tagging along as his constant companion. It’s easier to stop trying to weigh the talent against the trouble, to shake our heads and move on to the next mindless thing heading our way.Can I interest you in McGregor vs. Mayweather? Suddenly, a carnival ride sounds like tonic.
  In a sport that has long billed itself as &ldq
  
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• Mayweather vs. McGregor press conference video

  23-08-2017 15:00
  At the Mayweather vs. McGregor press conference, Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will speak to the media for the final time before their showdown on Saturday night on pay-per-view. Mayweather is trying to improve to 50-0 on his career, while UFC lightweight champion McGregor is looking for his first professional boxing win.
  The Mayweather vs. McGregor press conference is expected to begin at 4 p.m. ET, and will be held at the KA Theater at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nev. The Showtime pre-sh
  
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• Morning Report: Dana White says UFC was targeting Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic for UFC 218 before Jones’ failed drug test

  23-08-2017 14:00
  On Tuesday, amid the media circus that is Mayweather vs. McGregor, a bombshell dropped on the MMA world: UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones failed an in-competition drug test for his title winning performance at UFC 214. As a result, Jones has been provisionally suspended by USADA pending a full investigation by the California Athletic Commission
  In response, yesterday UFC President Dana White held a media scrum to field questions about this latest Jones controversy and threw salt in the w
  
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• Live Chat: Jon Jones's future, Mayweather vs. McGregor fight week and more

  23-08-2017 12:15
  This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
  Today on the program, the topics are fairly obvious. First and perhaps foremost, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is facing more career turmoil as he's failed another in-competition USADA drug test. We don't yet know precisely for what or what this all could mean, but it's not out of the question to write off the rest of his career. This is major, major news.
  Then there's Mayweather vs. McGregor fight week, which has finally launched. McGreg
  
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• Joanne Calderwood vs. Bec Rawlings at flyweight set for UFC Fight Night 121

  23-08-2017 09:59
  Two of the strawweight fights who wanted a UFC flyweight division the most are getting their wish — and making the move up against one another.
  Joanne Calderwood will meet Bec Rawlings in a 125-pound fight at UFC Fight Night 121 on Nov. 19 in Sydney, Australia, per a report in the Brisbane Times that was confirmed on Twitter by the UFC.Calderwood (11-3) was once thought to be an inevitable title challenger at strawweight, but is coming off two straight losses. Most recently, the Scottish s
  
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• Dana White on Jon Jones’ Failed UFC 214 Drug Test: ‘This Might be The End of His Career’

  23-08-2017 09:51
  Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White believes we may have seen the last of Jon Jones in mixed martial arts competition. Jones recaptured the UFC light heavyweight title last month. He stopped Daniel Cormier in the main event of UFC 214. While many praised Jones’ performance, it has now been tainted. White recently revealed […]
  
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• Malki Kawa Releases Statement on Jon Jones’ Failed UFC 214 Drug Test

  23-08-2017 09:20
  Jon Jones’ manager has released a statement on the fighter’s failed UFC 214 drug test. Last month, Jones recaptured the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title. He defeated Daniel Cormier via third-round knockout. “Bones” landed a head kick and then followed up with ground and pound to finish the fight. The momentum came crashing […]
  
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• Mayweather vs. McGregor fight week, Day 1 reaction

  23-08-2017 08:17
  LAS VEGAS — MMA Fighting's team of Ariel Helwani and Marc Raimondi break down the storylines coming out of the first day of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor fight week in Las Vegas.
  
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• Jon Jones drug-test failure reaction

  23-08-2017 08:04
  LAS VEGAS — MMA Fighting's team of Ariel Helwani and Marc Raimondi discuss the breaking news of Jon Jones' drug-test failure in relation to UFC 214, what's next for his opponent Daniel Cormier and much more.
  
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• Road to Mayweather-McGregor - Leonard Ellerbe

  23-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Leonard Ellerbe is normally a serious guy, at least when it comes to his friend Floyd Mayweather and his work as CEO of Mayweather Promotions. But during the three-country press tour to promote this Saturday’s bout between Mayweather and Conor McGregor, no one had a bigger smile on during each stop than he did.“I’m very excited for a number of reasons,” Ellerbe said, admitting that this has been unlike any promotion he’s been a part of, and he’s been through a
  
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• Rawlings makes UFC flyweight debut against Calderwood

  23-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Riding a six-fight winning streak in her home country of Australia, former Ultimate Fighter competitor Bec Rawlings will travel to Sydney to face former TUF cast mate Joanne Calderwood in a flyweight bout on Nov. 18 (Nov. 19 local time) at Qudos Bank Arena.The UFC Fight Night card, which is headlined by the heavyweight bout between Mark Hunt and Marcin Tybura, airs live on FS1.Stay tuned to UFC.com for more fight announcements. To pre-register for tickets, visit UFC.com/Sydney Read the Full Arti
  
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• Mayweather: 'I was born to be a winner'

  23-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Pre-order Mayweather-McGregor now digitally and watch on any device | Get tickets for biggest fight in combat sports historyA little over 15 years ago, Floyd Mayweather went through what many believe was the toughest fight of his professional career, a grueling 12-round scrap with Mexico’s Jose Luis Castillo. Some even thought he lost, though the judges disagreed and that’s all that matters. The victory, which came when the Grand Rapids native was still “Pretty Boy&rd
  
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• Herrig vs. Casey set for UFC 218 in Detroit

  23-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  The UFC 218 card in Detroit will see a clash of strawweight contenders on Dec. 2, as Felice Herrig faces Cortney Casey at Little Caesars Arena.Currently ranked ninth in the world at 115 pounds, Herrig has been on a tear as of late, as she's scored three consecutive wins over Kailin Curran, Alexa Grasso and Justine Kish. In December, she will battle the all-action Casey, who has won three of her last four, most recently defeating Jessica Aguilar at UFC 211 in May.Stay tuned to UFC.com for more fi
  
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• Byrd knows fighting is what he's meant to do

  23-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Ask Charles Byrd how he spent his summer and the phrase “craziest ever” might show up.“Yeah, by far,” laughs the newest member of the UFC roster.“Newest member of the UFC roster” has a nice ring to it for the 33-year-old from Dallas, who took the long road to the big show over the last eight-plus years since his pro debut in 2009. But he always stayed the course.“This is what I love to do,” he said. “It’s something I always wanted to do
  
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• CSAC Executive Director: Jon Jones Deserves Due Process Rights in Doping Case

  23-08-2017 06:50 via sherdog.com
  Due to recent history, the news of Jon Jones’ potential anti-doping violation has led to plenty of speculation about the nature of his positive test.
  
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• Volkan Oezdemir Reacts to Jon Jones’ Failed UFC 214 Drug Test

  23-08-2017 06:32
  Volkan Oezdemir is stunned that Jon Jones failed a UFC 214 drug test. Last month, Jones recaptured the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title from Daniel Cormier. “Bones” finished Cormier via third-round head kick in the main event of UFC 214. Earlier tonight (Aug. 22), it was revealed by UFC President Dana White that […]
  
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• Dana White: UFC Was Discussing Stipe Miocic vs. Jon Jones Before Failed Drug Test

  23-08-2017 05:58 via sherdog.com
  Jon Jones’ latest failed drug test might have cost him a shot at the UFC heavyweight title.
  
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• Dana White Tuesday Night Contender Series 7 results: Joby Sanchez, Benito Lopez earn UFC contracts

  23-08-2017 05:11
  Two promising prospects will be joining the UFC roster.
  Joby Sanchez and Benito Lopez have been awarded contracts with the UFC after their impressive performances in the seventh edition of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series. The action-packed event took place on Tuesday night at The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas, Nev.
  Sanchez, a former UFC fighter, stopped EFC interim flyweight champion JP Buys via technical knockout. In the first round, both fighters had a competitive contest
  
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• Jackson-Wink MMA Teammate Calls Jon Jones Failed Drug Test at UFC 214 a ‘Set Up’

  23-08-2017 05:08 via sherdog.com
  Jon Jones’ failed drug test at UFC 214, his second in a little more than a year, has cast a shadow over his emphatic victory against Daniel Cormier on July 29.
  
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• Mayweather vs. McGregor arrival photos

  23-08-2017 04:28
  At the Grand Arrivals, Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor officially kicked off fight week Tuesday evening in Las Vegas.
  
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• Daniel Cormier releases statement regarding Jon Jones’ drug test failure

  23-08-2017 04:14
  On July 29, Jon Jones defeated Daniel Cormier to become the undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion once again.
  On Tuesday, news broke that Jones had failed a UFC 214 drug test.
  Upon hearing the news, Cormier briefly spoke to MMAFighting.com exclusively about the news:
  “It's hard to find words to describe how I'm feeling right now,” Cormier said. “I'm disappointed to hear the news. It's very emotional.
  “We as athletes are entitled to due process, and I will refrain from
  
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