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• Ray Borg admits he was 'a little bit surprised' to get UFC 215 title shot

  07-09-2017 23:48
  EDMONTON, Alberta — After UFC 215 open workouts, Ray Borg discussed his upcoming flyweight title fight against Demetrious Johnson, his weight cut, his contentious road to the title shot, T.J. Dillashaw's desire to fight Johnson, Dana White's comments, and much more.
  
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• Amanda Nunes explains preparations for Hurricane Irma before UFC 215

  07-09-2017 23:44
  EDMONTON, Alberta — After UFC 215 open workouts, Amanda Nunes discussed her upcoming bantamweight title defense against Valentina Shevchenko, her preparations for Hurricane Irma, the criticism she has received since UFC 213, her sinus issues, her first fight against Shevchenko, and much more.
  
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• Valentina Shevchenko believes her lack of weight cut is advantage over Amanda Nunes

  07-09-2017 23:35
  EDMONTON, Alberta — After UFC 215 open workouts, Valentina Shevchenko discusses her dancing, if she believes Amanda Nunes will pull out again during fight week, how little weight she cuts and much more.
  
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• UFC 215 Embedded (Ep. 3): ‘I Thought That Mannequin Was a F*cking Person’

  07-09-2017 23:28
  Episode three of UFC 215 Embedded has been released. The fighters sign some autographs in this episode of the Embedded series. They also try on some new Reebok gear. Once the fighters are finished with that, they attend media day. Main event and co-main event competitors faceoff for the media. The episode ends with Nunes […]
  
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• Report: Fertitta Brothers Sell Remaining UFC Equity to WME-IMG

  07-09-2017 22:49 via sherdog.com
  The value of the Ultimate Fighting Championship is even higher than originally imagined after Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta recently sold the remainder of their equity in the company to WME-IMG.
  
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• Daniel Cormier on Jon Jones: ‘I Think Enough is Enough Now’

  07-09-2017 22:42
  Daniel Cormier is tired of hearing Jon Jones’ name in the “Greatest of All Time” discussion. Cormier recently took on Jones inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California back in July. Jones recaptured the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title via third-round TKO in the main event of UFC 214. Shortly after the bout, […]
  
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• UFC 215 Embedded, Episode 3: ‘It will be very bad for Amanda’

  07-09-2017 22:05
  On the third episode of UFC 215 Embedded, Amanda Nunes, Valentina Shevchenko, Demetrious Johnson and Ray Borg check out their new Reebok gear. Then, the stars of Saturday night hold court at UFC 215 media day.
  
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• Mayweather-McGregor ‘Money Fight’ Breaks U.K. Record for Pay-Per-View Buys

  07-09-2017 22:04 via sherdog.com
  The “Money Fight” has officially broken one pay-per-view record.
  
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• Mayweather vs. McGregor Breaks All Time PPV Record in UK

  07-09-2017 21:13
  Floyd Mayweather’s victory over Conor McGregor was watched by a record breaking pay-per-view audience in the UK, it has been confirmed The former record was set in English boxer Anthony Joshua’s bout with Ukranian legend Wladimir Klitschko back in March. Sky Sports confirmed the numbers with Boxing News, stating that the UK’s all-time pay-per-view record […]
  
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• Cain Velasquez doesn't expect to fight this year, hopeful he'll be healthy again in 2018

  07-09-2017 21:11
  EDMONTON, Alberta — At UFC 215 open workouts, former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez discussed his health, his future plans in the heavyweight division, his road back to recovery, and much more.
  
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• Demetrious Johnson Questions Overkill on UFC Events

  07-09-2017 21:00
  “Mighty Mouse” is set for a record breaking night when he defends his title against Ray Borg at UFC 215 this Saturday Should Johnson beat Borg, he will eclipse the joint record of 10 consecutive title defenses currently shared with Anderson Silva. Despite the occasion, Johnson feels that the UFC has failed to promote the […]
  
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• Brian Moore vs. Andre Goncalves slated for Bellator 187 in Dublin

  07-09-2017 21:00
  Ireland’s Brian Moore is set to make his third appearance at Bellator 187 when the promotion returns to Dublin on Nov. 10 at the 3 Arena, where he will take on Portugal’s Andre Goncalves.
  SevereMMA.com first reported the fight on Wednesday night.“The Pikeman” has taken a win and a loss in his opening two bouts for Bellator. He was defeated when he stepped in as short notice replacement for UFC veteran Paul Redmond to take featherweight title contender Daniel Weichel, who
  
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• Tony Ferguson is ‘Preparing for Conor McGregor & Khabib Nurmagomedov’

  07-09-2017 20:52
  Although Tony Ferguson is set to face Kevin Lee next month for the UFC lightweight interim title, there are other opponents on his mind Ferguson is without a doubt one of the unluckiest fighters on the UFC’s roster, having amassed an impressive nine fight win streak at 155-pounds. Despite being considered as one of the […]
  
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• Rafael dos Anjos says champ Tyron Woodley ‘played safe’ at UFC 214

  07-09-2017 20:00
  Tyron Woodley successfully defended his UFC welterweight belt with a unanimous decision victory over Demian Maia at UFC 214 on July 29, but the promotion had a backup plan in case Maia didn’t accept the title shot on short notice.
  Rafael dos Anjos, a former UFC lightweight champion who had just defeated Tarec Saffiedine in his 170-pound debut days before in Singapore, received a call from UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby before Woodley-Maia was done, and was asked if he would take the fight if h
  
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• Donald Cerrone vs. Darren Till Targeted for UFC Fight Night 118 Headliner in Poland

  07-09-2017 19:48 via sherdog.com
  UFC Fight Night 118 appears to have its main event, as Octagon staple Donald Cerrone will square off against rising prospect Darren Till in a welterweight duel.
  
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• Faber Claims Conor McGregor Fanned Flames Between Himself & Dillashaw

  07-09-2017 19:34
  Urijah Faber recently told Joe Rogan how the now infamous “snake in the grass” comments made by Conor McGregor led to a full-scale beef between himself and TJ Dillashaw One of the most notable fallouts in MMA occurred when former Team Alpha Male (TAM) member and bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw departed for pastures new. Alongside […]
  
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• Mayweather vs. McGregor officially breaks U.K. PPV record

  07-09-2017 19:30
  It was not a surprise Sky Sports confirmed this week to Boxing News that the Aug. 26 boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor set the company's all-time pay-per-view record.
  Sky reported the bout was purchased in more than 1 million homes, breaking the record set in April by the Anthony Joshua vs. Wladmir Klitschko heavyweight boxing championship match that was held at Wembley Stadium in London and was considered the biggest boxing event on U.K. shores in decades.
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• Amanda Nunes Claims Her Looks Make Her Unpromotable

  07-09-2017 19:08
  Nunes drew comparisons between her self and Ronda Rousey, who she believes was promoted due to her physical appearance Despite a devastating victory over Rousey, Nunes believes that she will never reach the dizzying heights of fame that the former dominant champion at 135-pounds. The Brazilian believes that the UFC fail to promote her to […]
  
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• Donald Cerrone vs. Darren Till Set to Headline UFC Gdansk

  07-09-2017 18:55
  Unbeaten welterweight prospect Darren Till has landed the most high profile fight of his career against Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone The 15-0 Englishman will reportedly square off against fan-favorite Cerrone in the main event of UFC Gdansk in Poland on Oct. 21. Till’s last outing saw him take a clean sweep of the judges’ scorecards over […]
  
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• Diego Brandao opens up about chaotic fight in Dagestan

  07-09-2017 18:00
  The Fight Nights Global 73 main event went viral, but not for a good reason.
  Diego Brandao was fighting Akhmet Aliev in a three-round lightweight bout in Dagestan on Monday, but an illegal headbutt started a chaotic series of events that led to a technical knockout loss against the Brazilian for leaving the cage.
  In his first interview since the fight, Brandao tells MMA Fighting what happened before, during and after his first post-UFC defeat.
  "I don’t regret anything,” Brandao said.
  
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• Donald Cerrone vs. Darren Till slated to headline UFC Gdansk

  07-09-2017 17:11
  Darren Till asked for a big fight next, and he got one.
  The undefeated welterweight is set to take on Donald Cerrone in the main event of UFC Gdansk in Poland on Oct. 21, multiple sources told MMA Fighting. MMA Uno first reported the match-up.
  Till (15-0-1) recently defeated Bojan Velickovic via unanimous decision at UFC Rotterdam, improving to 3-0-1 inside the Octagon. Till will compete in his fifth different country since signing with the UFC.
  Cerrone (32-9, 1 no-contest), on the other hand, l
  
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• Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Justino Receives Boxing License from California State Athletic Commission

  07-09-2017 17:03 via sherdog.com
  Cristiane Justino could be the next UFC star to take her talents to the Sweet Science.
  
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• Jeremy Stephens Says Gilbert Melendez Has Been in Too Many Wars

  07-09-2017 16:38
  Jeremy Stephens doesn’t believe Gilbert Melendez will bring anything new to the table on Sept. 9. At UFC 215 inside the Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Stephens and Melendez are set to throw leather. “Lil Heathen” has lost his last two bouts. Melendez is on a three-fight skid. Speaking to MMAJunkie.com, Stephens said “El Nino” should’ve […]
  
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• UFC 215: Preview Demetrious Johnson-Ray Borg on ‘Inside the Octagon’

  07-09-2017 16:19
  Dan Hardy and John Gooden have carved out quite the niche for previewing major UFC fights with “Inside the Octagon.” On this episode, Hardy and Gooden offer up in-depth thoughts and preview Saturday’s UFC 215 main event between Demetrious Johnson and Ray Borg for the flyweight title. For “Mighty Mouse,” the bout serves as a […]
  
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• DeAnna Bennett Advances on The Ultimate Fighter 26

  07-09-2017 16:14
  DeAnna Bennett moved one step closer to becoming the first-ever UFC female flyweight champion, finishing Karine Gevorgyan on Wednesday night’s episode. Bennett, the No. 4 seed in the 16-person field, finished off Gevorgyan inside of the first round and joins top-seed Roxanne Modafferi in the quarterfinals. Following her performance on the FOX Sports 1 show, […]
  
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• Bellator 183: Aaron Pico Will Give Featherweight a Try Next

  07-09-2017 16:05
  Aaron Pico, who made his MMA debut earlier this year in a loss to Zach Freeman, will drop down to featherweight and face Justin Linn later this month at Bellator 183. Pico (0-1) was one of a handful of top-flight amateur wrestling stars signed by Bellator over the past few years, but he was handed […]
  
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• Charles Rosa Eyeing Win & Bonus Money at UFC Fight Night 117

  07-09-2017 16:04
  Charles Rosa wants another bonus, but this time he hopes it’s alongside a victory. Rosa last competed back in April against Shane Burgos. He fell short in the bout via third-round TKO. The “Fight of the Night” bonus helped soften the blow for Rosa. It was his third bonus in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). […]
  
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• UFC Champion Cris Cyborg Follows in Conor McGregor’s Footsteps, Secures Boxing License

  07-09-2017 16:01
  When Conor McGregor made it known that he was serious about a boxing fight with Floyd Mayweather, Cris Cyborg was one of many that stated similar interests. Now, the reigning UFC female featherweight champion has taken that first step, obtaining her boxing license by the California Athletic Commission. Cyborg, who scored a victory over Tonya […]
  
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• And now for its next trick, UFC tries to return to normal in a post-MayMac world

  07-09-2017 16:00
  The upcoming UFC schedule is short on key champs and major draws. For most Vegas benders, there is a hangover period that is assumed. It is just another sunken cost of the trip, like gambling losses and sore feet and regret. Sometimes, the hangover is literal, because, Vegas. And sometimes it’s figurative, a natural comedown after leaving the bright lights and artificial buzz for the routine—and sometimes boredom—of everyday life.
  On Saturday, one week after The Money Fight, th
  
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• TUF 26 Finale: Joe Soto Takes on Unbeaten Brett Johns

  07-09-2017 15:56
  Joe Soto, who made his Octagon debut when he stepped in for Renan Barao and challenged then-bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw, will face unbeaten Brett Johns at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale this December. Soto, a former Bellator champion, has won three consecutive fights – including to via submission – since a three-fight losing skid that […]
  
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• Bellator Pushing James Gallagher as Own Conor McGregor

  07-09-2017 15:50
  James Gallagher was found at the most opportune time by Bellator MMA. Gallagher, an Irish rising prospect, continues to flourish in the promotion with his fellow countryman, Conor McGregor, takes his game to new heights at the same time. Bellator commentator Jimmy Smith believes the promotion has several rising stars, but Gallagher is the biggest […]
  
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• Tony Ferguson Threatens to ‘Stockton Slap’ Nate Diaz

  07-09-2017 15:43
  Tony Ferguson is set to face Kevin Lee later this year for the interim UFC lightweight title. And with current division king Conor McGregor looking to face Nate Diaz next, the former Ultimate Fighter winner is none-to-happy. “Nate, I will (expletive) Stockton slap the shit out of you, kid,” Ferguson said during an interview with […]
  
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• Stephen Espinoza Reveals What Irked Him About McGregor’s Trash Talk

  07-09-2017 15:38
  Stephen Espinoza took quite a few verbal shots from Conor McGregor in the buildup to the “Money Fight” with Floyd Mayweather. McGregor hurled insults at the Showtime Sports executive vice president. He even went as far as to call him a weasel. McGregor’s issues stemmed from the belief that Showtime set him up to look […]
  
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• Khabib Nurmagomedov Says Ferguson & Lee ‘Talk Sh*t About Everybody’

  07-09-2017 15:30
  Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn’t appear to be fazed by the trash talk hurled his way by Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee. On Oct. 7, Ferguson and Lee will do battle inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout will be contested for the interim Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title. Both men have accused […]
  
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• Demetrious Johnson has made giant leaps since Anderson Silva brushoff

  07-09-2017 15:00
  EDMONTON, Alberta -- The first -- and to date only -- interaction between the two fighters who presently share the record for most UFC title defenses was not a meeting of equals.The date was Feb. 6, 2011. The setting was the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Silva, then reigning UFC middleweight champion, was reaching the height of his powers. He’d go out that night and add an iconic face-kick knockout of Vitor Belfort to his resume.
  Johnson? He was just another guy on the card. Joh
  
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• Morning Report: Daniel Cormier: Multiple drug test failures should remove Jon Jones from GOAT debate

  07-09-2017 14:00
  Daniel Cormier has been very open about his belief that Jon Jones is one of the most talented fighters ever. But now, as the prospect of a second suspension for banned substances looms for Jones, Cormier also says that the UFC light heavyweight champion probably has to be taken out of any “Greatest of All Time” conversations.
  Speaking recently with the Fight Society podcast, Cormier said that Jones has irreparably tarnished his legacy by the sheer volume of controversies surrounding
  
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• Valentina Shevchenko Promises "Everything I Have" at UFC 215

  07-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  .@BulletValentina: "(Winning world title) is my goal and I will never stop until I get this goal. #UFC215 #OpenWorkouts pic.twitter.com/Ys8TkHJTn8— Matt Parrino (@MattParrinoUFC) September 7, 2017It was only two months ago that her title shot against Amanda Nunes was postponed in the eleventh hour, but to Valentina Shevchenko, it may as well have been two years ago. Ever-focused on the future and the fight in front of her, Shevchenko has put that frustation behind her and vows to give ever
  
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• UFC Unfiltered Episode: Rickson Gracie, Renzo Gracie, and Amanda Nunes

  07-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Two members of the legendary Gracie family join the show as Renzo Gracie sits in with Jim and Matt and Rickson Gracie calls in to discuss The Rickson Gracie Cup, receiving his red belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, his fights against Zulu and Yoji Anjo, why Royce Gracie joined the UFC instead of him, competing in the Vale Tudo Open in Japan, BJJ as a social tool, not a fighting tool, and so much more. Plus, UFC Women's Bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes calls in to talk about her UFC 215 fight against
  
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• UFC Unfiltered Episode: Demetrious Johnson and Tyson Pedro

  07-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  The only Flyweight champion in UFC history, Demetrious Johnson, calls in to talk about his possibly record-setting UFC 215 title fight against Ray Borg, a potential move to Bantamweight, Jon Jones and the Pound-For-Pound rankings, whether or not his nickname is staying the same, and more. Before that, #13 UFC Light Heavyweight contender Tyson Pedro joins the show to discuss his fight against Ilir Latifi, being named after Mike Tyson, learning martial arts from his father, rugby injuries, and mor
  
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• UFC Flashback – The Greatest Upsets

  07-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Forrest Griffin defeats Shogun Rua at UFC 76" align="center" />This Saturday in Edmonton, the focus is on Demetrious Johnson’s quest to sit alone atop the leaderboard as the champion with the most successful title defenses in UFC history. But in mixed martial arts, there is no such thing as a sure thing, so as talented challenger Ray Borg prepares to keep Johnson from reaching this hallowed achievement, we will look back at the 25 greatest upsets to take place in the Octagon. These were
  
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• UFC 215 - Fight by Fight Preview

  07-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
   DEMETRIOUS JOHNSON VS RAY BORGSaturday’s UFC 215 card is filled with intriguing matchups, but if you had to give a buddy one reason to tune in, it’s this: history. Whether Demetrious Johnson makes it or Ray Borg breaks it, something special is going to happen in Edmonton. Of course, any chance to see “Mighty Mouse” in action is an opportunity to be reminded why you’re an MMA fan, but now he’s on the verge of setting a new record for championship excellen
  
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• Theodorou and Kelly meet in Sydney this November

  07-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  As competitors on TUF Nations in 2014, Elias Theodorou and Daniel Kelly never got to meet during their season's tournament, but on Nov. 18 (Nov. 19 local time) the two middleweights will finally square off at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia.The UFC Fight Night card, which is headlined by the heavyweight bout between Mark Hunt and Marcin Tybura, airs live on FS1.A rep of Team Canada, Ontario's Theodorou won the TUF Nations title with a win over Sheldon Westcott in 2014, and "The Spartan" ha
  
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• Rick Glenn Slams On The Gas Pedal

  07-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Rick Glenn’s reason for pursuing a career in prizefighting at the age of 14 was simple. According to his UFC bio, it was to “live the American Dream.” Fourteen years later, as he approaches a Saturday bout with Gavin Tucker in Edmonton, it looks like he made it.“I come from nothing, I always worked a job up until last September, and I did whatever I had to do,” he said of his journey to the UFC. “I don’t know if other fighters appreciate it as much, beca
  
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• Ray Borg On Why He'll No Longer Be Underrated

  07-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  How does @tazmexufc stop the streak at #UFC215 vs Demetrius Johnson. Here's how pic.twitter.com/kJZTrqwQhl— Matt Parrino (@MattParrinoUFC) September 7, 2017If Demetrious Johnson wins against Ray Borg this Saturday at UFC 215, it will be his 11th consecutive defense of the strap, breaking a tie with former middleweight champion Anderson Silva for most in UFC history. But don't remind Ray Borg of that. Young, hungry, and tired of hearing about "Mighty Mouse's" accomplishments, he brings a pr
  
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• Nunes: 'A couple years ago I was nothing, now I'm a champ'

  07-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Very good explanation from Nunes about the progression of a fighter and how she focuses on the fight in front of her. #UFC215 @Amanda_Leoa pic.twitter.com/afClAmEfwM— Matt Parrino (@MattParrinoUFC) September 7, 2017UFC women's bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes spoke with the media at the UFC 215 open workouts on Thursday afternoon in Edmonton, Canada. Nunes said she feels 100 percent heading into her championship bout against Valentina Shevchenko on Saturday and she discusses her progress
  
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• DJ plans to finish Borg on Saturday

  07-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  "I'm trying to conquer my opponents." @MightyMouseUFC says he plans to finish Ray Borg at #UFC215  pic.twitter.com/pybNAIdOAi— Matt Parrino (@MattParrinoUFC) September 8, 2017Thursday at open workouts Demetrious Johnson spoke about his five-round championship conditioning. Johnson puts his belt on the line again when he takes on Ray Borg at UFC 215 on Saturday for the flyweight title."Mighty Mouse" said he trains too hard to have the fight go to the judges and will try to conquer
  
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• Beating Johnson not an upset in Borg's mind

  07-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Ray Borg doesn’t have pictures of Matt Serra, TJ Dillashaw or Chris Weidman on his wall as reminders of the architects who pulled off three of the biggest upsets in UFC history. He doesn’t even tape a photo of Demetrious Johnson on his mirror to keep him focused on what awaits him in the main event of UFC 215 in Edmonton this weekend.He’s just 24 years old, but he’s a professional. He knows what needs to be done to break Johnson’s historic streak of 10 successful ti
  
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• Cris Cyborg granted boxing license in California, intends to pursue career in ring

  07-09-2017 05:40
  Conor McGregor isn’t the only high-profile MMA fighter dabbling in boxing.
  Cris Cyborg recently applied for and was granted Wednesday a boxing license by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC), MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani confirmed.Cyborg, the UFC women’s featherweight champion, does indeed intend to box in the 154-pound, junior middleweight division of women’s boxing. She was also granted a federal boxing ID by the commission.
  Recently, Cyborg said her UFC cont
  
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• Blackzilians Owner Seeks Court Injunction Against Former Coach Henri Hooft

  07-09-2017 05:39 via sherdog.com
  JACO Hybrid Training Center Owner Glenn Robinson is seeking an injunction against former Blackzilians coach Henri Hooft for violation of a non-compete agreement.
  
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• TUF 26 results: DeAnna Bennett grounds Karine Gevorgyan to pick up TKO victory

  07-09-2017 05:37
  DeAnna Bennett won one for her Dad.
  The 32-year-old Bennett (8-3), whose father passed away in late 2016, made short work of the relatively inexperienced Karine Gevorgyan (3-2) on the second episode of The Ultimate Fighter 26, finishing her with ground and pound in the opening round of their contest.
  “My dad passed away this past December,” Bennett mentioned on the show. “And it was the absolute worst thing that’s ever happened to me. He was my best friend, he was the per
  
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