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• Fabricio Werdum Says USADA’s Testing Procedure is Too Strict

  05-09-2017 23:39
  Fabricio Werdum believes the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) is overdoing their testing. Werdum and others have seen a number of fighters flagged by USADA for anti-doping violations. The most recent one with a marquee name is Junior dos Santos. While many would expect “Vai Cavalo” to criticize his foe, that’s not the case. Speaking to […]
  
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• Conor McGregor coach Owen Roddy wants Nate Diaz trilogy fight next

  05-09-2017 23:00
  Owen Roddy, head striking coach to Conor McGregor, wants to see the Irishman return to the Octagon and face Nate Diaz for a third time in his next outing.The former European featherweight standout sees the upcoming interim lightweight title fight between Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee as somewhat of a determining factor for McGregor’s UFC return, but the SBG Charlestown coach believes that the fans want to see him trade leather with Diaz for a third time.“I would probably like to see Di
  
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• Bantamweights Brett Johns, Joe Soto to Clash at ‘TUF 26’ Finale on Dec. 1

  05-09-2017 22:51 via sherdog.com
  Undefeated Brett Johns will attempt to keep his perfect mark intact when he squares off against Joe Soto at “The Ultimate Fighter 26” finale on Dec. 1.
  
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• UFC 215 Embedded (Ep. 1): Fight Week Has Begun

  05-09-2017 22:29
  The first episode of UFC 215 Embedded has been released. The episode begins with Ray Borg driving out to do some uphill sprints. He then goes back to his residence for some lunch before hitting the gym. Valentina Shevchenko is then seen training with her sister. Women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes is then seen training […]
  
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• Nate Diaz slams Conor McGregor over loss to Floyd Mayweather

  05-09-2017 22:28
  Any talk of a moral victory for Conor McGregor following his recent 10th-round TKO loss to Floyd Mayweather will fall on deaf ears when it comes to Nate Diaz.
  Many MMA fighters complimented McGregor on his first foray into professional boxing facing one of the best ever to compete in the ring, but Diaz only had scorn for his Octagon rival, which he expressed in an Instagram post Tuesday: He punched himself out the same way he lost in the Ufc there was no learning goin on.. #overpromotion bullshi
  
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• Amanda Nunes Doesn’t Regret Last-Minute Withdrawal from UFC 213 Main Event

  05-09-2017 22:03 via sherdog.com
  For the record, Amanda Nunes is just fine with a co-headlining role at UFC 215.
  
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• Joe Rogan to Paulie Malignaggi: Shut Your Mouth About MMA Fighters

  05-09-2017 21:59
  Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) color commentator Joe Rogan has heard enough of Paulie Malignaggi. Malignaggi got into a verbal spat with Conor McGregor after some sparring controversy. Malignaggi was brought in to help McGregor prepare for Floyd Mayweather. Leaked sparring photos and footage enraged “The Magic Man.” Lately on social media, Malignaggi has been getting […]
  
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• UFC 215 Embedded, Episode 1: ‘Got some sh*t no one’s ever seen’

  05-09-2017 21:50
  In the first episode of UFC 215 Embedded, Ray Borg does “super secret” training, Valentina Shevchenko gets in some training in Edmonton, Amanda Nunes discusses pulling out of UFC 213 at the last minute and Demetrious Johnson goes grasshopper catching with his kids.
  
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• Paige VanZant Says She Was Killing Herself Cutting Down to Strawweight

  05-09-2017 21:30
  Paige VanZant wasn’t too thrilled with her weight cuts in the 115-pound division. VanZant competed in the strawweight division. Many women in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) called for a flyweight division. VanZant was relieved when a women’s 125-pound weight class was added. On Oct. 7, “12 Gauge” will meet Jessica Eye inside the T-Mobile […]
  
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• Paige VanZant says she’s moving to flyweight after passing out multiple times during weight cuts

  05-09-2017 20:55
  Paige VanZant said during a recent weight cut that someone found her passed out on the bathroom floor and had to call her coach and mentor Urijah Faber to come “save” her.
  With or without the UFC forming a women’s flyweight division, VanZant told Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour that her next fight was going to be at 125 pounds — no matter what. VanZant said she will no longer cut to 115 and compete in the strawweight division.
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• After Pico Upset, Zach Freeman Returns to Face Saad Awad at Bellator 186 on Nov. 3

  05-09-2017 20:47 via sherdog.com
  Zach Freeman made a name for himself by shocking highly-touted prospect Aaron Pico at Madison Garden. Now he’ll face a Bellator MMA veteran in his second promotional foray.
  
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• George Foreman: Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor could be 'fight of the year'

  05-09-2017 20:00
  Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman believes that the media should apologize for their negative takes on Floyd Mayweather’s bout with Conor McGregor, claiming that their T-Mobile Arena date could have been the best fight of 2017. Appearing on the Obviously Fight Talk podcast, Foreman insisted that it would be hard to top the polarizing contest before the year is out.“Well, for the first time, I think all of the media should apologize for all the negative things they were saying
  
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• Despite Past Issues, Ray Borg Has ‘No Doubt’ He’s Going to Make Weight ‘Easily’ at UFC 215

  05-09-2017 19:34 via sherdog.com
  Ray Borg is not a household name in mixed martial arts, but that might not be the main reason the 24-year-old fighter has been questioned as a next top contender in the UFC’s flyweight division.
  
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• Reebok Introduces Updated Fight Night Gear, Including Customizable UFC Legacy Series

  05-09-2017 17:51 via sherdog.com
  Reebok announced an update to its UFC Fight Gear on Tuesday that will include more customization options for athletes headlining a pay-per-view or competing in a championship bout.
  
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• Reebok introduces next wave of UFC gear, including ‘UFC Legacy’ series

  05-09-2017 16:37
  The UFC and Reebok announced their new Fight Night Collection on Tuesday, which includes updates to their standard gear, as well as a Legacy Series dedicated to fighters competing in the main events of pay-per-views or in championship bouts.
  According to Reebok General Manager of Training Corinna Werkle, the changes are meant to further accentuate the individuality of the UFC’s athletes.
  “With the new UFC Fight Night Collection, we wanted to give athletes a product that meets the qua
  
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• Ben Askren to Retire After Nov. 24 Title Fight With Shinya Aoki

  05-09-2017 16:30
  Ben Askren is set to hang up his gloves. On Nov. 24, Askren will compete in a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) bout for the final time. “Funky” will defend his ONE Championship welterweight title against Shinya Aoki. After that bout, Askren is set to retire as a prizefighter. Evolve MMA founder Chatri Sityodtong made the […]
  
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• Ray Borg Believes He’ll ‘Easily’ Make Weight For UFC 215 Title Bout

  05-09-2017 16:00
  Ray Borg is ready to prove the doubters wrong both on the scale and inside the Octagon. Borg will challenge Demetrious Johnson for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) flyweight title this Saturday night (Sept. 9). The action takes place inside the Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. It’ll be the main event of UFC 215. With Johnson […]
  
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• Tyron Woodley on Covington: ‘I’m Not Going to Give Him Any Attention’

  05-09-2017 15:30
  Tyron Woodley doesn’t appear fazed by Colby Covington’s social media rants. Woodley and Covington have both trained at American Top Team, but “Chaos” hasn’t been friendly to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title holder. Covington has been poking at “The Chosen One,” who hasn’t responded much. The 170-pound champion broke his silence on MMAFighting.com‘s […]
  
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• Fabricio Werdum reacts to Junior dos Santos’ potential violation, says USADA is 'too strict'

  05-09-2017 15:00
  Fabricio Werdum won’t criticize his longtime rival Junior dos Santos.
  “Cigano" was removed from a UFC 215 out with Francis Ngannou after being suspended by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) for a potential violation. Dos Santos’ team revealed that his tests indicated a “low" level of the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide, which he denies taking.
  Werdum, who has traded shots with the fellow former UFC heavyweight champion several times over the media for the past yea
  
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• Alistair Overeem Says He’s Open to Bout With Francis Ngannou

  05-09-2017 15:00
  A heavyweight clash between Alistair Overeem and Francis Ngannou may not be far away. “The Reem’s” kickboxing has been known to cause problems for his opponents over the years. The knees and guillotine chokes certainly haven’t helped his 43 victims. Ngannou has developed a reputation of his own for being a finisher. The rising heavyweight […]
  
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• The MMA Hour with Owen Roddy, Francis Ngannou, Paige VanZant, Rafael dos Anjos, Derrick Lewis, Joanne Calderwood, Ben Askren, Paddy Pimblett, Stephen Espinoza in studio

  05-09-2017 14:00
  The MMA Hour is back in your life. Below is a rundown of Tuesday's show.
  1:00 p.m. ET -- Joanne Calderwood will join us to talk about her move to flyweight and upcoming fight against Bec Rawlings.
  1:30 p.m. -- Heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou will discuss what's next for him after his UFC 215 fight against Junior dos Santos was canceled.
  1:45 p.m. -- Former Cage Warriors featherweight champion Paddy Pimblett will talk about his upcoming fight and rebounding from losing the belt in April.
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• Morning Report: Joe Rogan: Paulie Malignaggi should ‘shut the f**k up’ about UFC fighters

  05-09-2017 14:00
  One of the biggest secondary storylines coming from the spectacle that was Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor, was the emergence of Paulie Malignaggi in the MMA consciousness. Malignaggi was a sparring partner of McGregor’s for a brief time before their relationship soured from a dispute over sparring footage. The fallout from that has led to Malignaggi beefing with McGregor as well as other MMA fighters and fans.
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• UFC 215: Johnson vs Borg Fantasy Preview

  05-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Two title fights will highlight the UFC's return to Canada this weekend, as Demetrious Johnson looks to break the all-time record for title defenses when he takes on Ray Borg, while women's bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes looks to settle the score once and for all with top-ranked contender Valentina Shevchenko. Johnson will look for an 11th consecutive title defense, which would push him past Anderson Silva as the all-time record holder in the UFC. Borg has been champing at the bit to get a s
  
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• Tyson Pedro eyes Sydney card as he gears up for Swedish striker Latifi at UFC 215 in Canada

  05-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Pedro, 2-0 in the UFC and 6-0 in his professional career, knows what’s at stake at Rogers Place.“Top 10 and a quick turnaround,” Pedro said. “It opens up opportunities. Every time you win it opens up opportunities."Read the full article here.Order UFC 215 here!  Read the Full Article Here
  
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• Shevchenko ‘refocused’ ahead of UFC 215 title fight

  05-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  “I just forgot about what happened already two months ago. Now I’m just focused on September 9. I have a new date, I have new preparation. I’m feeling great and I actually feel more stronger than for UFC 213." Read the full article here. Order UFC 215 here! Read the Full Article Here
  
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• Reebok and UFC Unveil New UFC Fight Night Collection

  05-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  September 5, 2017: Canton, MA – Reebok and UFC® today introduced their new UFC Fight Night Collection, a holistic update to the official UFC athlete fight night apparel that brings a new aesthetic and style combined with an unprecedented standard of customization to the world-famous Octagon®. Drawing on feedback and inspiration from UFC athletes and the greater mixed martial arts community, this new collection features updated versions of the UFC Walkout Jersey, UFC Walkout Hoodie,
  
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• Michael Johnson: ‘I Don't Think Kevin Lee Deserves an Interim (UFC) Title Shot'

  05-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Seventh-ranked lightweight Kevin Lee will take on No. 2 ranked Tony Ferguson in the UFC 216 main event for the interim lightweight championship. Seven-year UFC veteran Michael Johnson doesn't think Lee deserves to be fighting for an interim UFC title. Read the full article here. Order UFC 215 here! Read the Full Article Here
  
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• Melendez on track for 145-pound debut

  05-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  In situations like this, you have to listen for the tone in the voice, because it speaks volumes. But at 35 years old and in the midst of his first fight outside of the lightweight division since 2005, the UFC’s newest featherweight, Gilbert Melendez, sounds just like Gilbert Melendez.“The weight cut’s been going well,” he said in the lead-up to his UFC 215 bout against Jeremy Stephens this Saturday. “It’s been a process. I feel like I’ve been eyeing &rs
  
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• For Valentina Shevchenko, The Mission Is Still The Same

  05-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  The wait can be a killer. A fighter trains for weeks in order to peak on a particular night, and then suddenly, it’s all gone. An injury, an illness, whatever it is, and the biggest fight of someone’s career is gone. Valentina Shevchenko is one of the lucky ones in that her rematch with Amanda Nunes for the UFC women’s bantamweight title was rescheduled from July 8 to this Saturday. But for an athlete who hit her peak for that July bout before Nunes withdrew on fight day due to
  
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• Elite Eight - Demetrious Johnson Fights

  05-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  UFC flyweight champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson isn’t just one of the most dominant champions competing in the Octagon at the moment; he may be one of the most dominant ever, a title he may cement in the record books if he defeats Ray Borg this Saturday in the main event of UFC 215. That’s high praise for the Washington state standout, but he’s not resting on his laurels as he approaches a matchup that could end up as a historic one. As we await Saturday ni
  
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• Tyron Woodley responds to Colby Covington’s social media taunts

  05-09-2017 04:00
  UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has by and large ignored Colby Covington’s taunts.Until now.
  Covington, a fellow welterweight who shares an American Top Team affiliation with Woodley, turned heads following UFC 214 by siding with UFC president Dana White over Woodley during their dispute over Woodley’s match with Demian Maia.
  During a special edition of The MMA Hour live from Las Vegas, Woodley broke his silence on the matter. Woodley pointed out that he trained for his unani
  
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• Ex-Bellator fighter accused of robbing bank releases statement

  05-09-2017 02:00
  The MMA fighter accused of robbing a bank has released a statement, saying he is ready to clear his name.
  Sergio Da Silva, who last fought for Bellator, wrote a Facebook post Friday, seemingly denying the charge. TMZ reported Thursday that Da Silva had been arrested for allegedly robbing a bank in New York. Police sources told the website that Da Silva stormed into a Queens Citibank branch and came away with about $50,000.Da Silva, 31, wrote that he could not speak much about the specific allega
  
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• Ray Borg says he’ll give Demetrious Johnson automatic rematch after he wins at UFC 215

  05-09-2017 01:00
  Ray Borg will face long odds on Sept. 9 when he challenges Demetrious Johnson for the UFC flyweight title in the main event of UFC 215.Borg is already listed as high as a seven-to-one underdog against Johnson by some oddsmakers, an understandable line considering Johnson’s dominant reign atop the 125-pound division. “Mighty Mouse,” meanwhile, is on the precipice of making history, his 10 consecutive title defenses having tied the storied record set by Anderson Silva for the mos
  
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• Demetrious Johnson: ‘Everybody Keeps Throwing my Name Out of Their Mouth’

  05-09-2017 00:21
  Demetrious Johnson doesn’t care if you think he’s boring or a pay-per-view flop. Johnson is one win away from breaking Anderson Silva’s record for most consecutive successful title defenses in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) history. He’ll go for the record on Sept. 9 against Ray Borg in the main event of UFC 215. During a […]
  
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• Diego Brandao Loses It Over Headbutts, Exits Cage, TKOs Himself at Fight Nights Global 73

  05-09-2017 00:09 via sherdog.com
  On Monday, Diego Brandao faced Dagestan's Akhmed Aliev in the main event of Fight Nights Global 73, held at the Ali Aliev Sports Palace in Kaspiysk in the Republic of Dagestan. Brandao was looking for a third consecutive win inside the FNG but that hope came crashing down in a shambolic second round that brought the lightweight fight to farcical conclusion.
  
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• Chael Sonnen Says Jon Jones’ Whole Career is in Question

  05-09-2017 00:01
  Chael Sonnen believes it’s easy to see Jon Jones as a longtime performance enhancing drug user. The latest controversy surrounding Jones revolves around his failed UFC 214 drug test. “Bones” stopped Daniel Cormier in the third round via knockout from a head kick and ground-and-pound. Jones recaptured the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title, […]
  
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• Ronda Rousey involved in WWE storyline, possibly setting up future match

  05-09-2017 00:00
  Ronda Rousey’s transition to pro wrestling seems imminent.
  The former UFC women’s bantamweight champion was featured in a storyline segment on WWE.com on Monday with friends and MMA training partners Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir. A future match was alluded to.
  In the scripted segment, Rousey, Duke and Shafir were being interviewed after their teammate Shayna Baszler’s WWE Mae Young Classic tournament second-round victory. The trio was confronted by three of WWE’s top f
  
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