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• Oscar De La Hoya on Mayweather-McGregor Tirade: ‘Just Trying to Defend my Sport’

  01-09-2017 23:44
  Oscar De La Hoya has finally explained his last outburst before Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor took place. It’s no secret that De La Hoya was strongly against the idea of a “Money Fight” between Mayweather and McGregor. The bout took place on Aug. 26. Mayweather won the bout via 10th round TKO. Just before […]
  
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• ‘Money Fight’ PPV Buys Likely Less Than Dana White’s Claim, But Still a ‘Massive Success’

  01-09-2017 23:43 via sherdog.com
  The “Money Fight” could still be a record breaker in terms of pay-per-view buys, but it will likely fall far below UFC President Dana White’s recent projection.
  
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• Jon Jones’ UFC 214 Test Results Continue to Come In

  01-09-2017 23:30
  Jon Jones passed a post-fight blood screening conducted by USADA after UFC 214 and his victory vs. Daniel Cormier. Jones, who was flagged for a potential violation recently, remains the UFC light heavyweight champion. According to a report by MMA Fighting, Jones’ test conducted on July 29 was negative for any banned substances. That differs […]
  
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• Derrick Lewis, UFC Partner to Donate $10,000 to Hurricane Relief Efforts in Houston

  01-09-2017 22:58 via sherdog.com
  Derrick Lewis has already shown his love for Houston and its residents in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, now the heavyweight has joined forces with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to help give his hometown some financial aid.
  
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• Darren Till sensed fear from Rotterdam opponent Bojan Velickovic in Sweden

  01-09-2017 22:00
  After nearly two years on the sidelines, Darren Till returned to action earlier this year and put on a striking clinic against Jessin Ayari in Sweden.Bojan Velickovic also competed that weekend, claiming a knockout win over hometown hero Nico Musoke.Now pitted against each other in Rotterdam this Saturday night, Till recalled sensing fear from the Serbian when he congratulated him after his third-round stoppage victory.“The only thing I pick up from all of these welterweights is that they&
  
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• Michael Johnson: I Was Thinking About Making a Move to Featherweight

  01-09-2017 21:43
  Michael Johnson may be switching things up. “The Menace” has served as a fierce competitor in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) lightweight division. He’s had 17 bouts under the UFC banner. If you include his fights on “The Ultimate Fighter,” that number grows to 21. Johnson may now be in search of a new challenge. […]
  
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• Michael Johnson considering move to featherweight, bout with Jose Aldo

  01-09-2017 21:00
  If Michael Johnson decides to change divisions, it will be to face a fresh crop of elite opponents.
  Speaking at a UFC Q&A in Rotterdam, The Netherlands on Friday (h/t to MMAUNO.com), “The Menace” suggested that the next stage of his career could see him go from lightweight (where he has fought all of his pro fights thus far) to featherweight following a rough patch of four losses in his past five outings.
  Johnson’s recent setbacks have all come against highly ranked contend
  
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• Justin Gaethje: I’m Excited to Get Punched in The Face by Eddie Alvarez

  01-09-2017 20:54
  Justin Gaethje is more than willing to eat some shots from a former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder. “The Highlight” will meet Eddie Alvarez at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale on Dec. 1. The two lightweights are set to clash inside the Park Theatre in Paradise, Nevada. It’ll be Gaethje’s second bout under the […]
  
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• John Dodson Says He’s Fighting Marlon Moraes at UFC Fight Night 120 in Virginia

  01-09-2017 20:13 via sherdog.com
  An intriguing bantamweight matchup looks to be on tap for UFC Fight Night 120.
  
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• Jon Jones passed USADA blood test the night of UFC 214

  01-09-2017 19:55
  Jon Jones, the reigning UFC light heavyweight champion, passed a post-fight blood screening administered by USADA on July 29 in the aftermath of his victory over Daniel Cormier at UFC 214, MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani has learned.The negative test was administered just one day after Jones’ infamous July 28 urine screening, which popped positive for the anabolic steroid Turinabol. It is nonetheless important to note that USADA blood screenings do not test for Turinabol, thus the July
  
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• Tatsuya Kawajiri to Compete on Rizin’s Oct. 15 Card for Spot in Bantamweight Grand Prix

  01-09-2017 19:50 via sherdog.com
  UFC, Pride and Dream veteran Tatsuya Kawajiri will square off against Gabriel Leite de Oliveira on Oct. 15 for a wildcard spot in Rizin’s bantamweight grand prix at the end of the year.
  
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• A victim of circumstance, Ben Askren looking to increase ONE Championship workload

  01-09-2017 19:30
  These days, it feels like Ben Askren’s in-cage appearances are as rare as an eclipse.
  Saturday’s defense of his welterweight title against Zebaztian Kadestam (9-3) at ONE Championship 60 at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China will mark Askren’s second fight this year, which already matches his combined output from 2015 and 2016. The 33-year-old has only logged one official title defense in the past three years, though it wasn’t for lack of trying.
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• Miesha Tate Explains Why She Became an MMA Manager

  01-09-2017 19:23
  From champion to analyst to manager, Miesha Tate has done it all. A former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women’s bantamweight title holder, Tate is now retired from active competition. She has served as an analyst on the FOX Sports desk, but now she’s tackling a new challenge. “Cupcake” is now a manager, forming AO8 Management. The […]
  
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• Bryan Barberena Says He’ll be ‘Contender Killer’ With Win Over Edwards

  01-09-2017 19:02
  Bryan Barberena wants to develop a reputation of stopping contenders in their tracks. Tomorrow (Sept. 2), Baberena will do battle against Leon Edwards inside the Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The bout is set to open the main card of UFC Fight Night 115. “Bam Bam” is known for his share of upsets. Wins over Sage […]
  
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• UFC Fight Night 115 Weigh-Ins: Struve vs. Volkov Made Official

  01-09-2017 17:51
  The UFC Fight Night 115 weigh-ins have wrapped up. Tomorrow night (Sept. 2), the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) makes its way to Rotterdam. In the main event, heavyweights Stefan Struve and Alexander Volkov will clash. Struve weighed in at 264 pounds, while Volkov tipped the scales at 264 pounds. In the co-main event, middleweights Siyar […]
  
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• Oscar De La Hoya explains ugly tweet about Mayweather vs. McGregor, addresses Dana White’s response

  01-09-2017 17:45
  There was a time when Dana White and Oscar De La Hoya were cool. Maybe even friends. De La Hoya, a legendary boxer turned boxing promoter, has always been a supporter of MMA, unlike some of his peers. And he and White had a pretty solid relationship.
  Those days appear to be long gone.
  De La Hoya was critical of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing match, co-promoted by the UFC, from the start. White went back at him on several occasions. Last Friday, De La Hoya upped the ante with a na
  
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• UFC Rotterdam weigh-in video, results

  01-09-2017 16:19
  At the UFC Rotterdam weigh-ins, all 24 fighters taking part in Saturday's UFC Rotterdam fights stepped on the scale Friday, and the official weigh-in video is above.
  In the main event, Stefan Struve and Alexander Volkov made the heavyweight limit of 265 pounds.
  Michel Prazeres was the lone fighter to miss weight.
  Check out the UFC Rotterdam weigh-in results below.
  Main card (UFC Fight Pass at 3 p.m. ET)
  Alexander Volkov (251) vs. Stefan Struve (264)
  Siyar Bahadurzada (186) vs. Rob Wilkinson (185
  
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• After conquering MMA as a fighter, Miesha Tate moves into boardroom as manager

  01-09-2017 15:00
  Former UFC, Strikeforce champ goes to bat for future stars. Wrapping up training camp for her fight last November, Miesha Tate felt as though she was taking a promising step back toward the top of the bantamweight division. She was healthy and strong, disciplined and prepared. But as she walked down the Madison Square Garden aisle toward the Octagon to start the UFC 205 main card, something felt off.There was no fear of underperformance welling up motivation. There was just a disconnect from the
  
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• Morning Report: Tyron Woodley eyeing champion vs. champion fight against Georges St-Pierre

  01-09-2017 14:00
  When Tyron Woodley won the UFC welterweight title at UFC 201 last July, he immediately began angling for “money fights” with Nick Diaz or Georges St-Pierre. This was a point of contention for many fans who dubbed Woodley, “The Choosey One” - a play on his “The Chosen One” sobriquet -because Woodley had two clear-cut challengers waiting in the wings while both Diaz and St-Pierre hadn’t fought in years. But now that Woodley has defended his belt three time
  
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• Invicta FC 25 Highlights: Robbins Survives & Submits Jacobson

  01-09-2017 07:31
  Kali Robbins made her Invicta FC debut a successful one. Last night (Aug. 31), Robbins shared the cage with Sharon Jacobson as part of the Invicta FC 25 card. Coming into the fight, Jacobson was riding a four-fight winning streak. Robbins improved her professional mixed martial arts (MMA) record to 5-0 thanks to some heart […]
  
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• Invicta FC 25 results: After false start last year, Yana Kunitskaya wins Invicta bantamweight title

  01-09-2017 07:24
  Yana Kunitskaya is an Invicta FC champion. For real, this time.
  After a false start with the title last year, Kunitskaya beat Raquel Pa’aluhi by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) to win the vacant Invicta women’s bantamweight title Thursday night in the main event of Invicta FC 25 at Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, Calif.
  Kunitskaya dominated most of the fight with Pa’aluhi with her strength and striking in the clinch, especially hard knees to the body. The R
  
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• Invicta FC 25: Yana Kunitskaya Wins Bantamweight Title Against Raquel Pa’aluhi

  01-09-2017 07:11
  Yana Kunitskaya defeated Raquel Pa’aluhi to become the Invicta FC bantamweight champion. The two clinched early. Kunitskaya pushed her opponent against the fence. Pa’aluhi and Kunitskaya traded advantages in the grappling. A knee was there for Kunitskaya. She landed a left hand on the break. Pa’aluhi took her opponent down. She got hit with an […]
  
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• Win A Trip To Las Vegas To Watch UFC 216 w/ Dana White

  01-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
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  UFC has partnered with the National Fitness Foundation for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.• Join UFC President Dana White on stage at the UFC 216 weigh-ins as the fighters face off one final time before the main event• Watch UFC lightweights Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee collide with the interim UFC lightweight championship on the line from the best seats in the house: Octagon-side with Dana at his personal table• Get flown out to Las Vegas and put up in a 4-star hot
  
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• UFC partners with Derrick Lewis to donate to Houston

  01-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  UFC would like to extend our support to the wonderful city of Houston, Texas. As the hometown for several UFC athletes and some of the greatest fans in the world, Houston has also hosted some of our most amazing events. We have partnered with UFC heavyweight and Houston local, Derrick Lewis, to donate 10k towards the relief efforts.  The city of Houston has proven that we are all fighters. #HoustonStrongWe partnered with Derrick Lewis to donate 10k toward relief efforts. The city of Houston
  
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• UFC and FITE TV Announce New Television Distribution Partnership

  01-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Las Vegas – UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced a new digital partnership with combat sports network FITE TV, to broadcast the global brand’s Pay-Per-View events on its streaming platform to customers throughout the United States. The partnership launches on Saturday, September 9, in conjunction with UFC® 215: JOHNSON vs. BORG, live from Rogers Place in Edmonton, Canada. Fight fans will be able to stream the highly-anticipated even
  
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• The 10: September’s Most Anticipated, Intriguing and Exciting Matchups

  01-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  How was your summer?Did you enjoy that nice little break in August where there was just one live event and plenty of weekends to bask in the sunshine, do some grilling and catch up with friends and family? Good, good… but you’re ready to get back to watching fights every weekend again, right?I thought so. I am too.Here’s a look at the most compelling, competitive and important fights set to hit the cage in the month ahead.This is The 10.UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve &ndas
  
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• From engineer to prizefighter, Volkov taking step forward vs Struve

  01-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  There are easier ways to make a living than prizefighting, even for those who stand at an imposing six-foot-seven and have been training in martial arts since childhood. And though this can’t be called easy, working in engineering, a field where Alexander Volkov got his degree from Bauman Moscow State Technical University in 2011, would be less taxing on the body. Volkov didn’t care. He was a fighter, and he wasn’t concerned if anyone had a dissenting opinion.“Engine
  
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• Fight Night Rotterdam official weigh-in results

  01-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Check out the weigh in results for UFC Fight Night Rotterdam, which is headlined by Alexander Volkov and Stefan Struve, airs live on UFC FIGHT PASS from Rotterdam, Netherlands on Saturday, Sept. 2 at 3 pm ET / 12 pm PT.Eight prelim bouts will air live on UFC FIGHT PASS starting at 11:45am ET / 8:45am PT.Main Event - Five round boutAlexander Volkov (251) vs Stefan Struve (264)UFC FIGHT PASS Main Card - 3pm/12pm ETPTSiyar Bahadurzada (186) vs Rob Wilkinson (185)Marion Reneau (135) vs Talita B
  
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• Different Type of Homecoming for Bahadurzada in Rotterdam

  01-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  It’s a different kind of homecoming for Siyar Bahadurzada when he faces unbeaten Australian Rob Wilkinson in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night co-main event in Rotterdam. Born in Afghanistan, there is no prouder Afghan, but after spending 18 years in Holland, Bahadurzada has equal space in his heart for the place that saved him and his family.“Holland means a lot to me,” he said. Holland was a second chance. And I believe in second chances. And just like I believe in my second c
  
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• Bruce Lee - Remember The Dragon

  01-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Despite the countless number of people around the world that idolize Bruce Lee, it goes without saying that his biggest fan is still his daughter, Shannon. You could hear it in her voice the second she begins talking about the legendary martial artist and film star.“Somebody said to me one time, ‘what’s it like being Bruce Lee’s daughter; is that just so crazy?’” she told me in a 2009 interview. “And I said, it’s amazing, and it’s my life. It
  
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• Invicta FC 25: Livia Renata Souza Earns Decision Win Over Janaisa Morandin

  01-09-2017 06:27
  Janaisa Morandin held on, but she couldn’t withstand the takedowns and control of Livia Renata Souza. Morandin and Souza clashed on the Invicta FC 25 card. Morandin came into the bout with an undefeated record. Souza landed a leg kick at the start of the fight. A right hand was there for Morandin. Souza scored […]
  
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• Invicta FC 25: Katharina Lehner Batters & Finishes Alexa Conners

  01-09-2017 05:58
  Alexa Conners couldn’t get anything going against Katharina Lehner. Conners and Lehner went head-to-head on the Invicta FC 25 card. It didn’t last long and it was a one-sided affair. A right hand found the mark for Lehner early. She was finding a home for that right hand. She followed that up with a kick […]
  
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• Invicta FC 25: Kali Robbins Submits Sharon Jacobson

  01-09-2017 05:44
  Sharon Jacobson was off to a good start, but Kali Robbins earned a quick submission win. Jacobson and Robbins went one-on-one on the Invicta FC card. It didn’t last a minute, but the action was wild. The action took place inside the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, California. The two were shy striking early. […]
  
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• Invicta FC 25: Shino VanHoose Earns Split Nod Over Alyse Anderson

  01-09-2017 05:25
  Alyse Anderson’s takedowns weren’t enough to get past Shino VanHoose. Anderson and Vanhoose threw leather inside the Invicta FC cage. Vanhoose returned to the promotion for the first time in over a year. They exchanges strikes early. A knee to the body found the mark for Vanhoose. Anderson went for a takedown against the fence. […]
  
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• John Dodson to fight Marlon Moraes at UFC Norfolk

  01-09-2017 05:14
  The UFC’s upcoming trip to Norfolk, Va., has added a high-level bantamweight clash to the card.
  John Dodson (19-8) and former World Series of Fighting champion Marlon Moraes (18-5-1) are set to meet at UFC Fight Night 120 on Nov. 11 at the Ted Constant Convocation Center, MMA Fighting’s Guilherme Cruz confirmed Thursday with sources. “The Magician” announced the matchup via Twitter on Friday following an initial report by journalist Farah Hannoun.
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• Invicta FC 25: Sarah Kleczka Edges Amberlynn Orr

  01-09-2017 04:55
  Sarah Kleczka did enough to get past Amberlynn Orr. A clash between Kleczka and Orr was featured on the Invicta FC 25 card. Kleczka took the center of the cage right away. She grabbed a leg and clinched her opponent against the cage. The two fought for control. An elbow from Orr found the mark. […]
  
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• Invicta FC 25: Shaianna Rincon Finishes Courtney King

  01-09-2017 04:26
  Courtney King had no answer for the ground-and-pound of Shaianna Rincon. Bout number three on the Invicta FC 25 card featured a bout between King and Rincon. A leg kick was there for Rincon. She took King down. She rained down some left hands. King got back on her feet. An elbow on the clinch […]
  
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• Invicta FC 25: Cheri Muraski Submits Tracy Cortez in Second Round

  01-09-2017 04:05
  Tracy Cortez couldn’t nab a win in her pro debut against Cheri Muraski. Cortez vs. Muraski served as the second fight on the Invicta FC 25 card. The two engaged in the clinch right away. Cortez landed some elbows in the clinch. They exchanged knees. Blood poured from the nose of Muraski. Some knees landed […]
  
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• Report: Marlon Moraes-John Dodson Headed to UFC Fight Night 120: Norfolk

  01-09-2017 04:00
  Former World Series of Fighting champion Marlon Moraes will take on John Dodson later this year at UFC Fight Night 120. The bout was first reported by Farah Hannoun late Thursday night. Moraes had his lengthy win streak snapped earlier this year when he was dealt a split decision defeat at the hands of Raphael […]
  
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• Invicta FC 25: Jillian DeCoursey Defeats Ashley Medina in Pro Debut

  01-09-2017 03:40
  Jillian DeCoursey made her pro debut a successful one against Ashley Medina. The opening bout on the Invicta FC 25 card featured a match-up between DeCoursey and Medina. Both competitors were making their professional mixed martial arts (MMA) debut. The two got the action started right away. Medina backed her opponent against the fence. She […]
  
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• Holly Holm Believes Mayweather vs. McGregor Was Stopped Early

  01-09-2017 02:18
  Holly Holm doesn’t agree with the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor stoppage. On Aug. 26, Mayweather and McGregor went head-to-head inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Money” won the bout via 10th round TKO. McGregor didn’t go down, but referee Robert Byrd felt “Notorious” wasn’t intelligently defending himself. Holm saw the bout and […]
  
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• Amanda Nunes responds to critics saying she’s scared of Valentina Shevchenko: ‘I’m the one who wanted this fight’

  01-09-2017 02:00
  Whether it was from UFC president Dana White or the MMA community at large, Amanda Nunes has been the target of plenty of criticism since pulling out of her UFC 213 rematch against Valentina Shevchenko in July.
  Nunes, the UFC women’s bantamweight champion, was hospitalized the morning of UFC 213 with a nasty bout of sinusitis and ultimately withdrew herself from competition, citing her desire to defend her belt at 100 percent. The decision forced the UFC to make a last-minute reshuffling o
  
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• Report: Former Bellator Competitor Sergio da Silva Arrested for Alleged Bank Robbery

  01-09-2017 01:22 via sherdog.com
  Fifteen-fight mixed martial arts veteran Sergio da Silva was arrested for an alleged bank robbery in Queens, N.Y. on Aug. 24, according to TMZ Sports.
  
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• Alex Chambers booked for first fight in two years vs. Nadia Kassem at UFC Sydney

  01-09-2017 01:00
  Alex Chambers is coming home.
  The native Australian will return to the Octagon for the first time in two years when she faces Nadia Kassem in a strawweight bout at UFC Sydney at the Qudos Bank Arena on Nov. 19.
  News of the matchup broke this past weekend via The Daily Telegraph, and the booking was later confirmed by the UFC’s Australian Facebook page.
  Chambers made a name for herself in 2013 with a submission win over Jodie Esquibel for the Invicta promotion and then as a cast member on t
  
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• Coming off quick win over Aaron Pico, Zach Freeman meets Saad Awad at Bellator 186

  01-09-2017 00:45
  Zach Freeman is aiming to follow up his spectacular Bellator debut by challenging one of the promotion’s stalwarts.
  A lightweight bout between Freeman and Saad Awad has been booked for Bellator 186 at the Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State University in University Park, Pa., on Nov. 3, officials told MMA Fighting on Thursday.
  “The Altar Boy” made waves in his first Bellator fight this past June at Madison Square Garden when he needed just 24 seconds to submit highly vaunted pros
  
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