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• CSAC Executive Director: Jon Jones is Extremely Careless or a Cheater

  31-08-2017 23:48
  All eyes are on Jon Jones for the wrong reason yet again. Last month, Jones took on Daniel Cormier for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title. “Bones” earned a third-round headkick to recapture the gold. He was then popped for a failed UFC 214 drug test. MMAJunkie.com reached out to California State Athletic […]
  
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• Leon Edwards: Bryan Barberena is a Pretty Average Fighter

  31-08-2017 23:27
  Leon Edwards isn’t too impressed with Bryan Barberena. This Saturday (Sept. 2), Edwards and Barberena will clash inside the Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The bout will be featured on the main card of UFC Fight Night 115. It’ll air live on UFC Fight Pass. Speaking to MMAJunkie.com, Edwards said he isn’t blown away by his […]
  
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• Rory MacDonald ‘convinced’ Robbie Lawler was on PEDs at UFC 189

  31-08-2017 23:11
  A little over two years ago, Rory MacDonald faced off against then-UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler in a war for the ages at UFC 189. MacDonald ultimately fell just inches short, losing via fifth-round TKO after being up on the scorecards in a fight that many have called one of the greatest fights in MMA history.
  MacDonald has since credited the contest for reshaping his career, and it’s visceral back-and-forth violence has earned Lawler vs. MacDonald 2 a place in rarified air withi
  
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• Max Kellerman Says McGregor Has Exceptional Quality as a Fighter

  31-08-2017 23:04
  Max Kellerman went from doubting Conor McGregor to giving him praise. Kellerman went as far as to say McGregor wouldn’t land a glove on Floyd Mayweather. “Notorious” landed a number of clean shots and made his bout with “Money” more competitive than many were expecting. Even Kellerman was impressed. On an episode of “First Take,” […]
  
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• UFC, FITE TV Announce New Distribution Partnership to Stream Pay-Per-View Events

  31-08-2017 22:30 via sherdog.com
  The Ultimate Fighting Championship and FITE TV have partnered to bring the Las Vegas-based promotion’s pay-per-view events to the streaming platform.
  
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• Kevin Lee: McGregor Got Walked Down by a 40-Year-Old Dude

  31-08-2017 22:25
  Kevin Lee isn’t as impressed with Conor McGregor’s performance against Floyd Mayweather as others. On Oct. 7, Lee will take on Tony Ferguson inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout will be contested for the interim Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title. The title bout is set to headline UFC 216. During […]
  
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• Tyron Woodley Says He’ll be ‘Fighter of The Year’ With Win Over GSP

  31-08-2017 22:08
  Tyron Woodley won’t let go of “money fights,” but he insists his legacy is also at stake. “The Chosen One” is the reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title holder. He’s successfully defended his gold against Stephen Thompson and Demian Maia. While his next test may not be against Georges St-Pierre, he isn’t ruling out […]
  
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• Holly Holm believes Mayweather vs. McGregor ‘was definitely an early stoppage’

  31-08-2017 22:00
  There are few people alive who were able to watch Saturday night’s Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor fight with a perspective like Holly Holm’s.
  Holm isn’t the only fighter ever to compete in both boxing and mixed martial arts, but she’s the crossover competitor with the highest level of achievement in both pursuits.The JacksonWink fight from Albuquerque was a three weight-class world boxing champ before switching over to MMA, where she famously won the UFC bantamwe
  
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• Former WSOF Champs Blagoy Ivanov, Lance Palmer to Compete at PFL Charity Event

  31-08-2017 21:15 via sherdog.com
  Professional Fighters League has partnered with Fight for Children to hold a Fight Night charity event in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 2.
  
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• Stefan Struve: ‘I’ll Prove These Rankings Are Bulls*it Yet Again’

  31-08-2017 21:14
  Stefan Struve doesn’t look into rankings too much. This Saturday (Sept. 2), Struve will take on Alexander Volkov in the main event of UFC Fight Night 115. “The Skyscraper” will be looking for his third straight victory. Meanwhile, Volkov will look to extend his winning streak to five. Struve is currently ranked eighth on the […]
  
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• Boxing Coach Says Nate Diaz Should Make $20 to $30 Million for McGregor Trilogy Bout

  31-08-2017 20:51 via sherdog.com
  Now that Conor McGregor’s first foray into boxing has concluded it appears that a trilogy bout with rival Nate Diaz in the UFC is the most attractive next option.
  
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• Blagoy Ivanov, Lance Palmer to fight at charity MMA event in Washington

  31-08-2017 20:00
  Two of the top stars in the Professional Fighters League roster will compete at the upcoming Fight Night charity event in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 2, the promotion announced Thursday.
  Ivanov, a former heavyweight champion under the WSOF banner, will take on Caio Alencar, who finished Jared Rosholt in 77 seconds in his only appearance inside the WSOF cage.
  Lance Palmer, a two-time WSOF featherweight champion, is also set to compete at the event with a yet-to-be-announced opponent. The fight card
  
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• Joe Cortez on McGregor-Malignaggi Sparring Incident: It Was a Freak Thing

  31-08-2017 18:51
  Hall of Fame boxing referee Joe Cortez isn’t going to say whether or not Conor McGregor actually knocked down Paulie Malignaggi in sparring. Cortez was brought to McGregor’s camp before the “Money Fight” with Floyd Mayweather. He was in the ring for two sparring sessions between McGregor and Malignaggi. He witnessed the infamous knockdown/push of […]
  
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• Coach Says Nate Diaz Eyeing $30 Million Payday Against McGregor

  31-08-2017 18:03
  Nate Diaz clearly wants a massive payday before stepping back inside the Octagon. Diaz is the first and only fighter to hold a win over Conor McGregor in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He submitted “Notorious” back at UFC 196. McGregor won the rematch via majority decision at UFC 202. He later went on to […]
  
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• Joe Cortez says leaked McGregor vs. Malignaggi sparring incident was a ‘freak thing’

  31-08-2017 18:00
  Joe Cortez did not make a conclusive comment regarding the sparring session between Paulie Malignaggi and Conor McGregor on the latest episode of The MMA Hour.The veteran referee was thrust to the center of sparring controversy that brought about the knockdown vs. pushdown saga in the lead up the Irishman’s bout with Floyd Mayweather. Cortez oversaw the action after being brought into McGregor’s camp to help him adapt to the boxing rule set.Cortez refused to make a call on whether Ma
  
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• Conor McGregor Thanks Fans Following Loss to Floyd Mayweather

  31-08-2017 17:44
  Conor McGregor has released a statement following his “Money Fight” with Floyd Mayweather. On Aug. 26, McGregor and Mayweather did battle inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout was contested inside a boxing ring. Mayweather finished McGregor via 10th round TKO. Many have praised the bout as it was more exciting and […]
  
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• Conor McGregor: Floyd Mayweather Has ‘Very Strong Tools’ He Could Bring Into MMA

  31-08-2017 17:07 via sherdog.com
  Conor McGregor has issued his first statement since the historic “Money Fight,” and he was effusive in his praise for opponent Floyd Mayweather.
  
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• Bellator MMA Signs Tyree Fortune, Twin Brother of Heavyweight Prospect Tyrell Fortune

  31-08-2017 17:03 via sherdog.com
  Bellator MMA has dipped into a talented gene pool for its latest signing, adding Tyree Fortune to its roster.
  
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• LIVE: UFC 215 Conference Call With Demetrious Johnson, Ray Borg, Amanda Nunes, Valentina Shevchenko

  31-08-2017 17:00
  All four fighters scheduled for the main and co-main event next Saturday night at UFC 215 are expected to be on a conference call Thursday with members of the media. UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson defends his belt against Ray Borg from Edmonton in the main event, while Amanda Nunes puts her bantamweight gold on […]
  
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• Invicta FC 25 Results: Pa’aluhi vs. Kunitskaya

  31-08-2017 17:00
  MMA Fighting has Invicta FC 25 results for the Pa’aluhi vs Kunitskaya fight card Aug. 31 at the Tachi Palace in Lemoore, Calif.
  In the main event, Raquel Pa’aluhi will square off against Yana Kunitskaya for the vacant Invicta FC bantamweight belt. Livia Renata Souza faces Janaisa Morandin in a straw weight contest in the co-main event.
  Get Invicta FC 25 results now.
  Main card (UFC Fight Pass at 9 p.m. ET)
  Raquel Pa'aluhi vs. Yana Kunitskaya
  Livia Renata Souza vs. Janaisa Morandin
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• Coach: Nate Diaz 'needs to get paid at least $20 million’ for Conor McGregor trilogy

  31-08-2017 16:00
  Conor McGregor’s huge paycheck for his boxing match with Floyd Mayweather could mean more money for his future UFC opponents — at least that’s what Nate Diaz’s boxing coach Richard Perez is hoping for.
  Diaz’s last two fights under the UFC banner were against “The Notorious” in 2016, and he made $2.6 million dollars in disclosed pay in those bouts combined. After seeing what McGregor made against Mayweather, and the potential money that could be made in a
  
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• UFC 215 conference call audio

  31-08-2017 15:00
  On the UFC 215 conference call, UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson, UFC bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes, Valentina Shevchenko and Ray Borg will answer questions from the media Thursday afternoon. The video is expected to begin at 5 p.m. ET.
  
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• Morning Report: Max Kellerman admits he was wrong, praises ‘exceptional fighter’ Conor McGregor

  31-08-2017 14:00
  One of Conor McGregor’s biggest doubters has seen the error of his ways.
  Heading into McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr., the boxing community writ large was giving the UFC lightweight champion very little chance to upset the all-time boxing great. As it turns out, they were right, with Mayweather scoring a TKO victory in the tenth round. But even in defeat, McGregor earned respect from may of his naysayers for remaining surprisingly competitive with Mayweather and even taking a few rounds
  
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• Invicta FC 25 ‘Pa'aluhi vs. Kunitskaya’ Results, Play-by-Play & Updates

  31-08-2017 13:57 via sherdog.com
  Sherdog.com's live coverage of Invicta FC 25 “Pa'aluhi vs. Kunitskaya” kicks off Thursday at 9 p.m. ET from the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, California.
  
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• Conor McGregor: Floyd Mayweather has ‘strong tools’ he could bring to MMA

  31-08-2017 10:41
  Conor McGregor gained a new respect for Floyd Mayweather after going battle to him. So much so, McGregor believes the all-time boxing great might be able to make a smoother transition to mixed martial arts than he previously thought, if Mayweather chose to.
  “I always told him he was not a fighter but a boxer,” McGregor wrote Thursday morning on Instagram. “But sharing the ring with him he is certainly a solid fighter. Strong in the clinch. Great understanding of frames and head
  
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• McGregor Says Diaz Must Face Him at Lightweight For Rubber Match

  31-08-2017 07:58
  Conor McGregor is willing to face Nate Diaz for a third time, but it has to be at lightweight. McGregor is coming off a “Money Fight” against Floyd Mayweather. McGregor suffered a 10th round TKO loss to “Money” inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Many are now wondering what the Ultimate Fighting Championship […]
  
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• UFC Unfiltered Episode: Michael Che, Justin Gaethje, and Nicco Montano

  31-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Comic and Saturday Night Live Weekend Update co-anchor Michael Che joins Matt and guest co-host Jamie Crowder in-studio to talk Mayweather vs. McGregor, getting on SNL, and the art of stand up comedy. Then, Justin Gaethje calls in to talk about coaching on Season 26 of The Ultimate Fighter, his electrifying Octagon debut against Michael Johnson, Ferguson vs. Lee for the interim UFC Lightweight title, and more. Finally, TUF 26 competitor Nicco Montano talks to the guys about the experience in the
  
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• UFC Rotterdam: Fight by Fight Preview

  31-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  ALEXANDER VOLKOV VS STEFAN STRUVETwo (literal) giants of the heavyweight division square off in Saturday’s main event, with 6-11 ½ Stefan Struve getting a home game in the Netherlands against 6-7 Alexander Volkov. This one may come down to how Volkov adjusts to being the smaller man in the Octagon for the first time. If he can cope with Struve’s height and reach advantages, he’s got the power and inside game to give the “Skyscraper” trouble, but Struve has be
  
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• Struve believes he's best he's ever been

  31-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Stefan Struve punches Stipe Miocic during their heavyweight bout in 2012" align="center" />Almost nine years and 18 fights into his UFC career, Stefan Struve is finally starting to show just how dangerous he can be inside the Octagon.The 29-year-old Dutch standout returns to action Saturday, headlining at home in the Netherlands opposite Alexander Volkov in the midst of a tidy two-fight winning streak that has positioned him as a dark horse contender in the heavyweight ranks. His back-to-back
  
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• 'Smiling Tony' is enjoying training for Lee

  31-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  TICKETS FOR UFC 216 FEATURING TONY FERGUSON VS KEVIN LEE ARE ON SALE NOWKnown for his work ethic and punishing daily training routine, Tony Ferguson isn’t switching things up too much in preparation for his UFC 216 main event against Kevin Lee, but he is adding an odd twist.“The theme for this camp is ‘Smile Tony,’” laughs the man challenging for the interim UFC lightweight title at T-Mobile Arena on Oct. 7. “Because when I smile in my fights, you have th
  
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• Sanchez does right in second chance on Contender Series

  31-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Joby Sanchez punches JP Buys during Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series" align="center" />The 23-year-old Joby Sanchez was on the fast track. Unbeaten in six pro MMA fights, he was coming off a knockout win over veteran Antonio Banuelos when the UFC came calling in 2014.“When they called me, I talked to coach Greg (Jackson) and a couple of my other coaches and they said I should wait and get a little more experience. I took their advice into consideration, but…”Sanc
  
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• Reasons To Watch Fight Night Rotterdam

  31-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  It has been almost a month since the last official UFC soiree, and to fight fans it has felt like an eternity. To shake off the ring rust comes Fight Night Rotterdam, already the strongest contender for the most exclusive cards of the year. This 10-fight event offers some of the most best match-ups of 2017. Here are the reasons to watch Fight Night Rotterdam:1 – Dark Horse Heavyweights When you bring the #7 and #8 ranked heavyweights together, you can be assured that both are eyeing t
  
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• Lee has warned the division for a while, now he's here

  31-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  TICKETS FOR UFC 216 FEATURING TONY FERGUSON VS KEVIN LEE ARE ON SALE NOWKevin Lee warned the elite of the lightweight division that he was coming. They didn’t listen. Now, “The Motown Phenom” is one win on Oct. 7 away from being crowned the interim UFC lightweight champion, and they’re going to have to deal with him. “A lot of these dudes at the top have been watching me for a long time,” said Lee, who faces Tony Ferguson for the interim belt in the main
  
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• Get to know TUF Cast: Shana Dobson

  31-08-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Training in the sweet science of boxing was going just fine for Shana Dobson until the former soccer player saw some folks in the Arlington, Texas gym throwing kicks.“Whoa,” was the immediate response from the Baltimore native, who quickly moved to the other side of the gym. Then she threw her first head kick.“I fell flat on my ass on the mat, and it was loud,” Dobson laughs. “The gym was full and everybody looked at me. But everybody was cool about it. I said, &lsq
  
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• Mike Tyson Says Conor McGregor ‘Did Great’ Against Floyd Mayweather

  31-08-2017 06:48
  Mike Tyson is giving Conor McGregor high praise for his performance against Floyd Mayweather. On Aug. 26, McGregor took on Mayweather inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather won the bout via 10th round TKO. Many fans and analysts gave McGregor credit for making the fight more competitive than expected. During a recent […]
  
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• Matt Frevola Talks About Earning His UFC Contract

  31-08-2017 05:48
  Matt Frevola can’t contain his excitement over earning his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contract. Last night (Aug. 29), Frevola earned his UFC contract by submitting Jose Flores. The bout took place on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series 8. The action was held inside The Ultimate Fighter Gym in Las Vegas, Nevada. Speaking to MMAJunkie.com, […]
  
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• The MMA Hour - 397 - Daniel Cormier

  31-08-2017 05:06
  Daniel Cormier will react to the news that Jon Jones failed a UFC 214 drug test.
  
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• TUF 26 results: Top-seed Roxanne Modafferi advances with first-round TKO in premiere

  31-08-2017 05:03
  The last time Roxanne Modafferi was on The Ultimate Fighter, she lost in the preliminary round. Now, she’s a top seed in a title tournament.
  Modafferi made good on that ranking, starting The Ultimate Fighter 26 off with a bang in the premiere episode that aired Wednesday night on FS1. Modafferi finished 16th-seed Shana Dobson by TKO in the first round with violent ground and pound.
  “The Happy Warrior” will now move on to face the winner of a fight between No. 8 Emily Whitmire a
  
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• The MMA Hour - 397 - Chael Sonnen

  31-08-2017 05:01
  Chael Sonnen will discuss working as analyst for ESPN for Mayweather-McGregor.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 397 - Holly Holm

  31-08-2017 04:57
  Holly Holm will weigh in on the Mayweather-McGregor fight and update us on what's next for her.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 397 - Paulie Malignaggi

  31-08-2017 04:53
  Paulie Malignaggi will look back at Mayweather's win over McGregor and McGregor's performance in his boxing debut.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 397 - Oscar De La Hoya

  31-08-2017 04:49
  Boxing legend turned promoter Oscar De La Hoya will stop by to talk Mayweather-McGregor and GGG-Canelo.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 397 - Chris Eubank

  31-08-2017 04:46
  British boxing legend Chris Eubank will give his thoughts on Floyd Mayweather's win over Conor McGregor.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 397 - Max Holloway

  31-08-2017 04:42
  Max Holloway will update us on what is next for him and discuss McGregor's claim that he is still the 145-pound champion.
  
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• Justin Gaethje Hopes Quick KO Over Alvarez Leads to McGregor Bout

  31-08-2017 04:38
  Justin Gaethje hopes his performance over Eddie Alvarez can persuade Conor McGregor to face him. Gaethje will do battle with Alvarez on Dec. 1 at “The Ultimate Fighter” (TUF) Finale 26. The action takes place inside the Park Theatre in Paradise, Nevada. The two are serving as coaches on TUF 26. At a recent media lunch, […]
  
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• Bellator Inks Twin Brother of Tyrell Fortune, Unbeaten Tyree Fortune

  31-08-2017 02:58
  While he doesn’t have the same kind of wrestling background as his brother, Tyree Fortune is unbeaten in MMA. Bellator MMA has noticed, signing the light heavyweight to a contract. Tyree Fortune (3-0) is the twin brother of Bellator heavyweight Tyrell Fortune. Prior to competing in MMA, Tyrell Fortune was a national champion at the […]
  
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• Invicta FC 25 Weigh-In Results: Pa’aluhi, Kunitskaya Official

  31-08-2017 02:54
  Raquel Pa’aluhi and Yana Kunitskaya both came in under the 135-pound weight limit for Thursday’s Invicta FC 25 main event, meaning the bantamweight title will be on the line. Pa’aluhi weighed in at 133.8 pounds, with Kunitskaya tipping the scales at 134.5 on Wednesday. The card airs from Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino and streams […]
  
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• Invicta FC 25 Weigh-in Results: Kunitskaya, Pa’aluhi Cleared for Vacant Title Tilt

  31-08-2017 02:47 via sherdog.com
  Invicta Fighting Championships returns Thursday night with a championship doubleheader.
  
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• Dana White Says Mayweather-McGregor PPV Drew 6.5 Million Buys

  31-08-2017 02:35
  If Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White is to be believed, then Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor shattered pay-per-view (PPV) records. On Aug. 26, Mayweather and McGregor did battle inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The “Money Fight” was expected to draw a significant amount of PPV buys. Perhaps no one expected […]
  
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• Colby Covington Calls Tyron Woodley a Fraud & a Fake

  31-08-2017 02:25
  Colby Covington continues to try to poke at Tyron Woodley. Covington has a bout against Demian Maia on Oct. 28 at UFC Fight Night 119. “Chaos” will be going for his fifth straight win and a potential title opportunity. Despite once training together at American Top Team, a beef has brewed between Covington and Woodley. During a […]
  
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