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• MMA-Based ‘TOUGH GUYS’ Coming to Showtime Next Week

  08-09-2017 23:59
  Showtime will debut an MMA-based documentary on Friday, September 15 entitled “TOUGH GUYS.” The series, produced by Academy Award winner Ross Kauffman and Morgan Spurlock, airs at 9 p.m. ET. Based on the loosely regulated MMA competitions of the 1980s in Pittsburgh, the feature lengthy documentary explores the grassroots of the sport. “When I was […]
  
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• UFC 215 Weigh-in Results: Nunes & Shevchenko Hit Target Weight

  08-09-2017 23:23
  The UFC 215 weigh-in results have concluded. With Demetrious Johnson vs. Ray Borg canceled, Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko are the new headliners for tomorrow night’s (Sept. 9) card. The women’s bantamweight champion made weight at 135 pounds. Shevchenko tipped the scales at 133.5 pounds. Co-headliners Rafael dos Anjos and Neil Magny also made weight. […]
  
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• Stephen Espinoza Says Showtime Open to Broadcast Deal With UFC

  08-09-2017 22:12
  Showtime and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) may have not seen the last of each other. The two organizations worked together to make Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor a reality. Despite some differences between Showtime Sports executive vice president Stephen Espinoza and UFC President Dana White, the two ultimately had a smoother experience than expected. […]
  
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• Santiago Ponzinibbio believes he’s one win away from the UFC welterweight title

  08-09-2017 22:00
  Santiago Ponzinibbio wants a shot at the UFC welterweight championship.
  Fresh off an 82-second finish over Gunnar Nelson in Glasgow, the Argentinian talent is now riding a five-fight winning streak with three first-round knockouts, and hopes to be back in action “soon.”
  After finishing Nelson in the main event of UFC Fight Night 113 in Scotland on July 16, Ponzinibbio called out Neil Magny. With Magny booked to face Rafael dos Anjos, the American Top Team welterweight asked for a fig
  
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• UFC 215 Weigh-in Results: Amanda Nunes, Valentina Shevchenko Cleared for Rematch

  08-09-2017 21:18 via sherdog.com
  The fate of the Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s bantamweight title will hang in the balance when Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko square off for a second time.
  
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• Weekend Fight Odds: Shevchenko Slight Favorite in Rematch vs. Nunes in UFC 215 Headliner

  08-09-2017 20:45 via sherdog.com
  Although she lost a decision to the champion in their first meeting, challenger Valentina Shevchenko is favored to defeat Amanda Nunes in their rematch at UFC 215 on Saturday.
  
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• Floyd Mayweather Did Not Train For McGregor Fight, Claims Mayweather Sr

  08-09-2017 20:12
  Call it the extension of the beef between Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Conor McGregor or simply the truth, but these claims will likely upset some  Mayweather Sr. has not refrained from expressing his disdain for the Irishman. Both men verbally clashed before and throughout the Mayweather vs. McGregor presser run, with the UFC lightweight champion […]
  
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• UFC Offer Refunds Following UFC 215 Main Event Collapse

  08-09-2017 20:03
  Following flyweight contender Ray Borg’s illness preventing his title fight against Demetrious Johnson on Saturday, the UFC has released a statement Fans hoping to catch a glimpse of history on the basis of Johnson’s potential record-breaking title defense run were left deflated at the news of Borg’s pull out. The UFC released a statement on […]
  
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• UFC 215: Pros predict Amanda Nunes vs. Valentina Shevchenko 2

  08-09-2017 20:00
  EDMONTON, Alberta -- Turns out Amanda Nunes will headline another pay-per-view card after all.
  UFC president Dana White angrily vowed Nunes would never lead another event after the women’s bantamweight champion had to pull out of her UFC 213 title defense against Valentina Shevchenko just hours before the bout.
  But you know how these things tend to go. A mere eight weeks later, Ray Borg was removed from his UFC 215 main event against Demetrious Johnson in Edmonton 48 hours before the fight
  
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• Michael Conlon Urges Close Friend Conor McGregor to Retire

  08-09-2017 19:57
  Top Rank’s fledgling Irish boxer Michael Conlon has questioned what is left for Conor McGregor in sport following his mega payday last month  McGregor looks set to earn in excess of $100 million dollars from his loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in Las Vegas in August. Conlon, who was walked to his own pr boxing […]
  
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• PED Expert Defending Jon Jones in “Backwards” USADA Controversy

  08-09-2017 19:45
  Angel Heredia claims that the latest Jon Jones performance enhancing drugs (PEDS) saga ‘doesn’t make sense’ Heredia was the son of a chemistry professor and former discus thrower who dedicated time to perfecting the art of eluding drug testing measures aimed at detecting illicit substances in athletes’ systems. Having been caught concocting supplements and drugs for […]
  
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• Elias Theodorou to face Daniel Kelly at UFC Sydney

  08-09-2017 18:30
  UFC Sydney is set to feature a bout that will bring back memories of the Canada vs. Australia season of The Ultimate Fighter.
  TUF Nations cast members Elias Theodorou and Daniel Kelly are booked to meet in a middleweight bout at UFC Fight Night 121 on Nov. 19 at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, the promotion announced Thursday.
  Theodorou (13-2) and Kelly (13-2) were housemates on an international edition of TUF that was filmed in Quebec City, Quebec, the first and to date only season t
  
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• Elias Theodorou to Meet Daniel Kelly at UFC Fight Night 121 in Sydney

  08-09-2017 18:17 via sherdog.com
  A pair of “Ultimate Fighter: Nations” cast members will lock horns when Elias Theodorou faces Daniel Kelly at UFC Fight Night 121.
  
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• UFC Issues Statement on Johnson-Borg; Cejudo vs. Reis Elevated to UFC 215 PPV Card

  08-09-2017 17:51 via sherdog.com
  The Ultimate Fighting Championship officially announced the cancellation of the UFC 215 headliner on Friday, issuing a statement on what led to Ray Borg’s withdrawal from the event.
  
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• UFC 215 weigh-in video

  08-09-2017 17:11
  At the UFC 215 weigh-ins, all 24 fighters taking part in Saturday night's UFC 215 fights will step on the scale Friday, and we'll have the live video here at MMA Fighting.
  In the main event, Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko will have to make the bantamweight limit of 135 pounds.
  The UFC 215 official weigh-in video is at 11 a.m. ET, and the video is live above.
  The UFC 215 ceremonial weigh-in video is at 6 p.m. ET.
  Check out the UFC 215 weigh-in results below.
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• Stephen Espinoza: Showtime interested in UFC broadcast deal when FOX contract is up

  08-09-2017 16:00
  When WME-IMG purchased the UFC for more than $4 billion last year, one of the biggest reasons was a potential windfall in the UFC’s next television deal. Live sports is premium content and the UFC generates hours of it on a nearly weekly basis.When the promotion’s deal with FOX is up at the end of next year, there are expected to be a number of suitors. Count Showtime as one of them, according to network executive Stephen Espinoza.Espinoza told Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition
  
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• Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone is a Rare Breed in the UFC

  08-09-2017 15:23
  In an age where fighters are chasing big money fights, celebrity and the right opponents, “Cowboy” just wants to throw down A refreshing attitude, to say the least. Cerrone will headline UFC Fight Night Gdansk in Poland on Oct. 21 against unbeaten English prospect Darren Till. According to Cerrone, he had no idea who Till […]
  
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• Morning Report: Tony Ferguson explodes at possible McGregor-Diaz III: I will Stockton slap the s**t out of Nate

  08-09-2017 14:00
  For the last year, Tony Ferguson has been campaigning aggressively for a shot at the UFC lightweight title. He was supposed to get one against Khabib Nurmagomedov for an interim belt, but Nurmagomedov withdrew from the bout on fight week and Ferguson was left wanting. Now, come October, Ferguson will finally get the title shot he’s been chasing, though it might not yield the results he’s really after.
  At UFC 216, Ferguson takes on Kevin Lee for the interim lightweight championship, a
  
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• Pros react to UFC 215 main event cancellation

  08-09-2017 08:00
  Demetrious Johnson’s history-making moment has been put on hold for now, and the disappointing news was met with a variety of reactions from the MMA community.
  The UFC 215 main event in Edmonton, Alberta was supposed to feature Johnson going for a record-breaking 11th flyweight title defense against Ray Borg, but the bout was canceled on Thursday when Borg was ruled out due to an illness.
  Their peers were quick to respond with tweets of disbelief, disappointment, and in the case of would-b
  
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• UFC Statement Regarding 215

  08-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Due to a viral illness to UFC flyweight contender Ray Borg, the main event bout against champion Demetrious Johnson at UFC 215 has been cancelled. Borg was deemed unfit to compete by the UFC medical team. UFC 215, which is now headlined by the women’s bantamweight championship between Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko, will proceed as scheduled with 11 bouts at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Canada. Moving to the Pay-Per-View main card will be the flyweight bout between Henry Cejudo and Wil
  
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• UFC 215 official weigh-in results

  08-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Don't miss out: Click here for UFC 215 PPV ordering informationUFC 215, which is headlined by the women's bantamweight title bout between Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko, airs live on Pay-Per-View on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 10pm ET from Rogers Place in Edmonton, Canada.Four prelim bouts will air live on FS1 starting at 8pm ET / 5pm PT. Two fights will kick off the night of action on UFC FIGHT PASS starting at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT.Main Event – Five round title boutAmanda Nunes (135) vs V
  
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• TUF winner Suarez returns to face Pereira in Norfolk

  08-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Back in action for the first time since winning season 23 of The Ultimate Fighter in 2016, Tatiana Suarez will battle Brazil's Viviane Pereira in a UFC Fight Night bout in Norfolk, Virginia on Nov. 11.The event will air live on FS1 from the Ted Constant Convocation Center.A cancer diagnosis may have derailed Suarez’ dream of an Olympic Gold medal in wrestling, but once she won that fight, she set her sights on mixed martial arts and has since won five fights and the TUF 23 crown. This fall
  
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• The Rise of Women’s MMA

  08-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  UFC President Dana White laughs at it now, but in 2011, he was adamant that women would never fight in the Octagon. It wasn’t a sexist comment, but one based on the realities of the female mixed martial arts scene at the time. Yes, there was a host of talented athletes competing, but the gap between the haves and have nots in terms of talent was wide, leading to several notable mismatches.But White has always led the UFC with a “never say never” attitude, so when an Olympic Bro
  
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• Super Six Fights - Amanda Nunes

  08-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Miesha Tate during their title fight at UFC 200" align="center" />The sports world will be watching on Saturday when UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes defends her title for the second time against rival Valentina Shevchenko in the main event of UFC 215. For a lot of fans, this past year has been an introduction to Brazil’s “Lioness,” but as you’ll see below, she’s no rookie.Julia BuddStrikeforce Challengers – Jan. 7, 2011 (Watch on UFC FI
  
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• Nunes Seeks 2nd Title Defense vs. Shevchenko in UFC 215 Main Event

  08-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  UFC 215 lost its main event Thursday night when flyweight title challenger Ray Borg was forced out of the fight with a viral illness, delaying pound-for-pound king Demetrious Johnson’s bid for a record-breaking 11th title defense.Fortunately, the second title fight on the card between women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes and challenger Valentina Shevchenko is a compelling matchup in its own right, with both fighters’ names worthy of being draped across the marquee. In fac
  
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• Nunes' destructive finishes makes Saturday can't-miss

  08-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  UFC.com's Matt Parrino joins NESN.com's Andre Khatchaturian to discuss the UFC 215 main event, featuring Amanda Nunes vs Valentina Shevchenko. The two analysts break down what each fighter needs to do to get the win and then give fight predictions. Read the Full Article Here
  
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• Cerrone vs Till headlines Gdansk event in October

  08-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Worlds will collide on Oct. 21, as British phenom Darren Till travels to Gdansk, Poland to meet welterweight star Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone in the five-round main event of UFC Fight Night at Ergo Arena. The card will air live on UFC FIGHT PASS.Unbeaten in 16 pro bouts, Liverpool's Till is almost a mirror image of his opponent when it comes to attitude and the desire to take on all comers at 170 pounds. In fact, he made no secret of his desire to face an elite contender after his recent win over Bo
  
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• Arjan Singh Bhullar's Warrior Lineage

  08-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  When your wedding, one which shut down roads, makes it on YouTube, you may be kind of a big deal. Arjan Singh Bhullar laughs. “The family was busy with all the planning and preparation and all that,” he said. “My job was to show up, and I did that.”It’s a humble response from a humble man, but if all goes well for Bhullar, the first Sikh and Indo-Canadian fighter to compete in the UFC, he may end up being one of the most important figures to strap on the gloves and
  
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• Ray Borg Suffers Illness, UFC 215 Headliner vs. Demetrious Johnson Canceled

  08-09-2017 06:58 via sherdog.com
  The UFC 215 headliner between Demetrious Johnson and Ray Borg has been canceled after Borg was deemed medically unfit to compete due to illness.
  
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• Johnson vs. Borg Canceled, Nunes-Shevchenko is New UFC 215 Headliner

  08-09-2017 06:52
  Demetrious Johnson vs. Ray Borg will not take place at UFC 215. Borg has fallen ill and will not be able to compete at the event. MMAFighting.com confirmed the news. The illness is said to be unrelated to the weight cut. The women’s bantamweight title bout between champion Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko will be […]
  
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• Matt Hume Talks The Importance of Johnson’s Record-Breaking Title Defense

  08-09-2017 06:41
  Demetrious Johnson’s longtime coach recognizes the importance of a record-breaking feat. This Saturday night (Sept. 9), Johnson will defend his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) flyweight title against Ray Borg. The title fight will headline UFC 215. If Johnson successfully retains his title, he’ll break Anderson Silva’s record for most consecutive title defense wins in UFC […]
  
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• Demetrious Johnson vs. Ray Borg UFC 215 main event canceled

  08-09-2017 06:32
  EDMONTON, Alberta -- Demetrious Johnson won't be breaking Anderson Silva's UFC title defense record this weekend after all.
  In fact, he won't even get the opportunity to do so.
  Ray Borg, Johnson's UFC 215 opponent, was forced to withdraw from the fight on Thursday evening due to illness, thus canceling Saturday night's main event, MMA Fighting has learned.As a result, the Amanda Nunes vs. Valentina Shevchenko women's bantamweight title fight will serve as the new pay-per-view main event in Edmon
  
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• Amanda Nunes, Valentina Shevchenko UFC 215 workout highlights

  08-09-2017 04:51
  EDMONTON, Alberta — Check out UFC 215 workout highlights of UFC bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko on Thursday.
  
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• Donald Cerrone Says Till May be More Dangerous Than Lawler

  08-09-2017 04:49
  Donald Cerrone believes he could be in for a tough battle on Oct. 21. Cerrone is set to meet Darren Till inside the Ergo Arena in Gdansk, Poland. The bout is expected to headline the UFC Fight Night 118 card. The “Cowboy” will be in search of his first win since Dec. 2016. Speaking to MMAJunkie.com, […]
  
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• Fertitta brothers sell remaining UFC stake to WME-IMG

  08-09-2017 04:30
  The Fertitta era of mixed martial arts is officially over.The Fertitta brothers, Lorenzo and Frank, have sold their remaining equity in the UFC to WME-IMG, according to a Thursday report by Forbes. That equity totaled to a roughly 5.8 percent stake in the promotion between the two brothers, according to Forbes, which the Fertittas sold at an estimated “26% premium” over the $4 billion initial sale to WME-IMG last year.
  The UFC did not respond to a request for confirmation of the sale
  
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• Cain Velasquez: ‘When I Come Back I Want to Make Sure I’m 100 Percent Healthy’

  08-09-2017 04:17
  Cain Velasquez wants to ensure he returns in peak condition. Velasquez hasn’t competed since July 2016. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight title holder was set to face Fabricio Werdum in a rematch back in Dec. 2016, but a back injury derailed those plans. Speaking to MMAJunkie.com, Velasquez said his return date will depend […]
  
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• Sara McMann Offers to Step in at UFC 215 if Nunes-Shevchenko Falls Through

  08-09-2017 03:51
  Sara McMann wouldn’t mind doing battle on short notice to fight at UFC 215. This Saturday night (Sept. 9), Amanda Nunes will defend her Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women’s bantamweight title against Valentina Shevchenko. It’ll be the co-main event of UFC 215. The two were set to clash back at UFC 213. Nunes pulled out […]
  
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• Jeremy Stephens postponed wedding to accept Gilbert Melendez fight at UFC 215

  08-09-2017 03:00
  EDMONTON, Alberta — Last weekend was supposed to be a big one for Jeremy Stephens.
  The veteran featherweight is leaving behind his “Li’l Heathen” days and settling down. Now 31, Stephens was scheduled to get married last Sunday.
  
Then the UFC called and offered one of the few fights that would have gotten him to even consider changing the date.
  “I got the call and I said, ‘alright, who’s the opponent?’ Stephens said at Wednesday’s UFC 2
  
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• Sara McMann ready to step in if Nunes vs. Shevchenko falls through again

  08-09-2017 02:00
  EDMONTON, Alberta -- This time, if something goes awry at the last minute between UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko, there’s a competitor ready to be the company’s Plan B.
  Nunes and Shevchenko were slated to clash for the Nunes’ bantamweight title in the main event of UFC 213 in Las Vegas in July. But Nunes pulled out of the bout just hours beforehand due to a case of sinusitis. Without a suitable replacement ready, Shevchenko was als
  
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• Tim Elliott vs. Justin Scoggins booked for flyweight bout at UFC on FOX 26 in Winnipeg

  08-09-2017 01:30
  A key flyweight bout has been added to UFC on FOX 26.
  The Ultimate Fighter 24 winner and one-time title challenger Tim Elliott will go head-to-head with Justin Scoggins on Dec. 16 at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the UFC announced Thursday.
  This will be the third appearance in 2017 for Elliott (14-8-1). The 30-year-old grappling specialist returned to the UFC last December, earning a title shot against Demetrious Johnson after winning the TUF 24 “Tournament of Champions”. Ell
  
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• Flyweights Tim Elliott, Justin Scoggins Booked for UFC on Fox 26 in Winnipeg

  08-09-2017 01:02 via sherdog.com
  A flyweight clash pitting Tim Elliott against Justin Scoggins has been added to the UFC on Fox 26 lineup.
  
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• Demetrious Johnson UFC 215 workout highlights

  08-09-2017 00:46
  EDMONTON, Alberta — At UFC 215 workouts, UFC champion Demetrious Johnson puts on a show Thursday afternoon in Edmonton.
  
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• UFC 215 open workout photos

  08-09-2017 00:30
  At UFC 215 open workouts, Demetrious Johnson, Ray Borg, Amanda Nunes, and Valentina Shevchenko put on a show for the fans in Edmonton on Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Rafael dos Anjos Talks About Being Backup For UFC 214

  08-09-2017 00:28
  Rafael dos Anjos has broken his silence on being a backup option for UFC 214. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) wanted to book Tyron Woodley to defend his welterweight title against Demian Maia back in July. The plan worked out, but if it didn’t then dos Anjos was ready to challenge “The Chosen One.” During […]
  
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• Demetrious Johnson believes he’s more popular after drama with UFC, calls it ‘stupid’

  08-09-2017 00:12
  EDMONTON, Alberta — At UFC 215 open workouts, UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson talks about fighting in the “City of Champions,” his meeting with Dana White, the UFC’s promotional efforts, what it will take to get him to bantamweight and much more.
  
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