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• Mike Perry Says People Hate Tyron Woodley Because He’s Smart

  12-09-2017 23:50
  Mike Perry is coming to the defense of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title holder Tyron Woodley. Woodley has received criticism for his recent performances. Fans believe “The Chosen One” shouldn’t ask for “Money Fight” due to uneventful bouts against Stephen Thompson and Demian Maia. Regardless, one can’t argue that Woodley gets the job done […]
  
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• Paul Felder on His UFC Commentary Debut: ‘I Want to Play my Role’

  12-09-2017 23:38
  Paul Felder doesn’t plan on filling anyone’s shoes for his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) commentary debut. Felder, who has won two straight bouts, served as a commentator for Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series. His work has given him a shot at the booth for UFC Fight Night 116. Felder will help call the first […]
  
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• Rousimar Palhares Has FNG 73 Split Decision Loss Overturned

  12-09-2017 23:27
  Rousimar Palhares now has the first draw in his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career. Earlier this month, Palhares took on Shamil Amirov at Fight Nights Global 73 in Kaspiysk, Russia. Amirov was initially awarded the split decision nod, which drew some controversy. Many felt Palhares took rounds two and three. Palhares’ team appealed the loss and […]
  
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• Valentina Shevchenko Releases Statement on UFC 215 Loss

  12-09-2017 23:07
  Valentina Shevchenko’s stance on her split decision loss at UFC 215 remains unchanged. Shevchenko fell short in her bid to capture women’s bantamweight gold. “Bullet” went the distance with reigning 135-pound champion Amanda Nunes. After a close battle, Nunes was awarded the split decision victory. Shevchenko blasted the decision during her post-fight interview. While she […]
  
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• Michael Bisping jokes that Georges St-Pierre should take steroids for their fight, ‘Don’t get caught though’

  12-09-2017 23:00
  Michael Bisping always has to have the last word.
  The UFC middleweight champ and his upcoming opponent Georges St-Pierre have started doing the rounds for their UFC 217 title fight that takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, N.Y., on Nov. 4, and Bisping couldn’t let “GSP” off the hook without offering some less than sage wisdom.
  Bisping shared a video on Instagram of himself cracking wise at a departing St-Pierre: Bye George A post shared by Mikebisping (@mikebi
  
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• Valentina Shevchenko Still Upset with UFC 215 Scoring, Issues Lengthy Statement on Social Media

  12-09-2017 22:58 via sherdog.com
  Valentina Shevchenko still doesn’t understand how two of the three judges scoring the UFC 215 headliner last Saturday awarded the bout to Amanda Nunes.
  
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• Tony Martin Talks Maturity, UFC Fight Night 116 Bout With Aubin-Mercier

  12-09-2017 22:34
  Tony Martin is happy with the progress he’s made in professional mixed martial arts (MMA) competition. This Saturday night (Sept. 16), Martin will do battle with Olivier Aubin-Mercier. With a victory, Martin will be riding a four-fight winning streak. It’s a swift change from when he lost three of four bouts and was in danger […]
  
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• UFC 217: Mickey Gall vs. Randy Brown Set for Madison Square Garden

  12-09-2017 22:10
  Fledgling welterweight prospect Mickey Gall the latest name added to what looks to be the card of the year at UFC 217 UFC officials confirmed on Tuesday that Gall will meet Brown at UFC 217 on Nov. 4 New York City. Gall has gained traction in the promotion following his victory over CM Punk in 2016 […]
  
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• Diego Brandao fined for leaving cage mid-fight in Dagestan

  12-09-2017 22:00
  Diego Brandao won’t make as much money as he was hoping for after Fight Nights Global 73.
  The Brazilian fighter, who faced Akhmet Aliev in the main event in Kaspiysk, Dagestan, on Sept. 4, was fined 30 percent of his purse for "not sporting behavior,” FNG matchmaker Artem Hallanov told MMA Fighting. Twitter user VestnikMMA first reported the news.
  The promotion does not disclose how much Brandao was paid to compete, but the fighter told MMA Fighting after FNG 73 that he was making si
  
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• Volkan Oezdemir Says He’ll Finish Alexander Gustafsson if They Fight

  12-09-2017 21:58
  Volkan Oezdemir believes he can make a statement against Alexander Gustafsson. Oezdemir last competed back in July at UFC 214. He made short work of Jimi Manuwa, earning his second straight finish in under a minute. The win improved his winning streak to five. “No Time” has been calling for a bout with Alexander Gustafsson. […]
  
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• Mike Perry defends UFC champion Tyron Woodley, says ‘people are mad how smart he is’

  12-09-2017 21:00
  Mike Perry made a thunderous statement for himself when he scored one of the most vicious knockouts of 2017 with his April stoppage of Jake Ellenberger.The win pushed Perry’s UFC record to 3-1, with all three of those victories coming by way of highlight-reel knockouts, and now Perry is looking to extend his momentum in a co-main event contest against former welterweight title challenger Thiago Alves this Saturday at UFC Pittsburgh.
  Despite his recent struggles, Alves remains a big name in
  
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• Michael Bisping Tells Georges St-Pierre to “Take Steroids” [WATCH]

  12-09-2017 20:37
  UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping uploaded a video to Instagram where he followed “GSP” to his elevator with some tongue in cheek advice It appears the Canadian was unflustered, remaining calm and even offering the peace sign to the Brit. Bisping and St-Pierre will finally meet inside the octagon following a protracted effort at securing […]
  
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• Welterweights Mickey Gall, Randy Brown to Clash at UFC 217 in New York

  12-09-2017 20:00 via sherdog.com
  Prospect Mickey Gall will make his fourth Octagon appearance when he faces Randy Brown at UFC 217.
  
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• Rousimar Palhares’ Controversial Loss at Fight Nights Global 73 Overturned to Draw

  12-09-2017 19:44 via sherdog.com
  Rousimar Palhares’ split-decision loss to Shamil Amirov at Fight Nights Global 73 has been overturned to a draw, according to multiple reports.
  
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• Mickey Gall books next fight vs. Randy Brown at UFC 217

  12-09-2017 19:30
  Welterweight prospect Mickey Gall is ready to make his Madison Square Garden debut.
  On Tuesday, UFC officials confirmed that Gall will face Randy Brown at UFC 217 on Nov. 4 at “The World’s Most Famous Arena” in New York City, N.Y., following an initial report by Newsday.
  Gall (4-0) has an unblemished record in three Octagon appearances, with rear-naked choke submission victories over Sage Northcutt, CM Punk, and Mike Jackson. The 25-year-old New Jersey native was signed by the
  
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• Jae Hoon Moon vs. Kevin Petshi Completes Rizin FF Bantamweight Grand Prix

  12-09-2017 19:24 via sherdog.com
  The second half of the opening round of Rizing Fighting Federation’s bantamweight tournament is now complete.
  
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• Rousimar Palhares vs. Shamil Amirov result overturned to draw by Russian MMA federation

  12-09-2017 19:00
  A controversial decision at the last Fight Nights Global event in Dagestan was overturned.
  Rousimar Palhares and Shamil Amirov faced off in a welterweight bout at the FNG 73 event in Kaspiysk, Dagestan, on Sept. 4, and Amirov was declared the winner in a controversial split decision. Eight days later, the Russian MMA Federation had decided to overturn the result to a draw.
  Palhares’ manager Alex Davis confirmed the news to MMA Fighting following a report by Twitter user VestnikMMA.
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• Nick Newell explains why he ended retirement, wants to leave ‘no doubt’ he belongs among elite

  12-09-2017 18:40
  Nick Newell didn’t do a thing for about three months after he retired.
  “I just rested,” the former World Series of Fighting lightweight standout said. “I did nothing, just let my body heal. Didn’t set foot in a gym or anything.”
  From there, the Connecticut native hit the ground running. Newell retired at age 29 toward the end of 2015 with a 13-1 record in part because of nagging injuries that seemed to keep him from performing at his best, and in part because
  
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• We Need to Talk About The Problem With UFC’s Payment System [Editorial]

  12-09-2017 16:43
  While the UFC continues to attract flak for how the company pays their fighters, it has never been more apparent that the criticism is warranted For fighters, there is a simple formula: show up and get x amount, win and you will (usually) get double that amount in total. However, lose, and it is almost […]
  
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• Joanna Jedrzejczyk to Defend Strawweight Title vs. Rose Namajunas at UFC 217

  12-09-2017 16:33 via sherdog.com
  A third title bout has been added to the UFC 217 lineup, as Joanna Jedrzejczyk will defend her 115-pound belt against Rose Namajunas on Nov. 4.
  
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• Enjoyed Mayweather vs. McGregor? Want More of The Same? So Does Espinoza

  12-09-2017 16:19
  If so, the Showtime executive labelled a “weasel” by Conor McGregor is on the same page and is open to the idea of “more than a one off” Stephen Espinoza took a torrent of abuse from the Irishman during the Mayweather vs. McGregor world tour. Despite being labelled as everything from a “fu*king weasel” and […]
  
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• Referee, Judges Selected for Ferguson-Lee Interim Lightweight Championship Bout at UFC 216

  12-09-2017 16:17 via sherdog.com
  Herb Dean will be the third man in the cage when Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee square off for the interim lightweight title at UFC 216.
  
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• Fighter Attacks Ref Who Failed to Stop Fight Following Tap

  12-09-2017 16:05
  When German fighter Wilhelm Ott tapped out following being locked into a rear naked choke by his opponent, the referee froze Rather than jump in to separate both men and to signal the end of the fight, the referee stood still. Nihad Nasufovic had Ott where he wanted him in German MMA promotion, Aggrelin. Nasufovic had seemingly […]
  
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• Volkan Oezdemir wants Alexander Gustafsson next, promises first-round knockout

  12-09-2017 16:00
  In the seven months since his UFC debut, light heavyweight Volkan Oezdemir has gone from an unknown quantity to a bona fide title contender.Due to Jon Jones’ latest infringement, the 205-pound division has been brought to a standstill. As far as Oezdemir is concerned, only Daniel Cormier and Alexander Gustafsson appear to be likely candidates for his next outing.If Oezdemir had a choice, his next date would be slated against Gustafsson.“I think a fight with ‘DC’ or a figh
  
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• Floyd Mayweather Played Basketball Game 24 Hours After McGregor Bout

  12-09-2017 15:47
  Floyd Mayweather Jr. fancied his chances that much that he promised to play in a charity basketball game the day after his 50th professional fight with Conor McGregor The boxing legend dispatched of the UFC lightweight champion in the 10th round of their fight on Aug. 26. While Mayweather was clearly never in trouble during […]
  
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• Video: Watch The Full Episode of UFC Fight Night 116 Countdown

  12-09-2017 15:41
  UFC Fight Night 116 is almost here and the countdown show has arrived. This Saturday night (Sept. 16), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania will be treated to an event live from the PPG Paints Arena. The main event will feature a middleweight bout. Former UFC 185-pound champion Luke Rockhold is set to battle David Branch. The co-main event […]
  
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• David Branch Warns Luke Rockhold: ‘I Come From the Streets’

  12-09-2017 15:33
  David Branch is not taking former middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold, lightly and there is a reason for that Branch is not ‘indoctrinated’. The former two division champion of World Series of Fighting (WSOF) claims that there is no way that he will give Rockhold any respect when they meet in UFC Fight Night 116 in Pittsburgh: […]
  
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• Bisping on GSP Training With Freddie Roach: ‘I Couldn’t Give a Sh*t’

  12-09-2017 15:23
  Michael Bisping was as blunt as ever with his latest comments on Georges St-Pierre. “The Count” is set to defend his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title against St-Pierre on Nov. 4. The bout will be held inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. It’ll be the headlining bout of UFC 217. St-Pierre made […]
  
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• CONFIRMED: Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Rose Namajunas Set For UFC 217

  12-09-2017 15:18
  UFC 217 has a third title fight confirmed for the blockbuster event at Madison Square Garden in the form of Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Rose Namajunas The strawweight champ confirmed that she will defend her title against Namajunas in New York on Nov. 4 on Fox Sports’ twitter on Tuesday. via @ProCast: @joannamma will fight at […]
  
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• Justin Gaethje Blames McGregor’s Gas Tank on Lack of Grappling

  12-09-2017 14:46
  Justin Gaethje believes he’s narrowed down the solution to Conor McGregor’s tendency to fade late in fights. Last month, McGregor took on Floyd Mayweather in a “Money Fight.” The bout was contested inside a boxing ring. “Notorious” looked decent early on, but faded late in the fight. Mayweather earned a 10th-round TKO victory. After the […]
  
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• Eddie Alvarez Keeps His Promise to “Walking Miracle” Irishman in Hospital

  12-09-2017 14:30
  When friends of a hospitalized Irishman hit by a car in Philadelphia reached out to Eddie Alvarez for support, the former UFC lightweight champ answered their call Aaron Elliot, a Gaelic football player from Tyrone in Ireland, was hit by a car in Philadelphia the day of Mayweather vs. McGregor (Aug. 26). Elliot was severely […]
  
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• Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Rose Namajunas slated for UFC 217 at Madison Square Garden

  12-09-2017 14:27
  A third championship fight has been added to UFC’s return to Madison Square Garden.
  Joanna Jedrzejczyk, the UFC’s strawweight queen, is set to defend her belt against Rose Namajunas in New York on Nov. 4, the champion announced on Fox Sports’ Twitter on Tuesday.
  via @ProCast: @joannamma will fight at UFC 217 to tie @RondaRousey​'s record for title defenses! But who will she face? pic.twitter.com/529tokkW1V— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) September 12, 2017
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• Morning Report: Michael Bisping dismisses Georges St-Pierre working with Freddie Roach: I hope he stands with me

  12-09-2017 14:00
  For years, the biggest fantasy matchup in MMA was between then-UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and then-middleweight champion Anderson Silva but the bout never materialized because St-Pierre insisted he would only leave the welterweight division if he took the time to add on weight properly for a move to 185 pounds. Now with a middleweight title fight against champion Michael Bisping looming, St-Pierre has said he put on the weight and is the biggest he’s ever been, but not eve
  
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• [VIDEO] Floyd Mayweather Discusses McGregor Fight With Steve Harvey

  12-09-2017 13:54
  Floyd Mayweather Jr. appeared on The Steve Harvey Show on Monday night and mostly discussed his defeat of UFC lightweight champ Conor McGregor Mayweather broke Rocky Marciano’s all-time record of 49-0 with a 10th round TKO over Ireland’s McGregor in Las Vegas last month. Despite his reputation as a cocky and ostentatious operator, Mayweather was softly […]
  
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• Luke Rockhold: Michael Bisping Has Avoided Every Fight

  12-09-2017 07:24
  Luke Rockhold isn’t likely to make peace with Michael Bisping anytime soon. Rockhold will do battle with David Branch this Saturday night (Sept. 16), but he can’t avoid questions about Bisping. Back in June 2016, Rockhold lost his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title to “The Count” via first-round knockout. Since then, Rockhold has blasted […]
  
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• UFC Unfiltered Episode: Kamaru Usman and UFC 215 Recap

  12-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  The Nigerian Nightmare, Kamaru Usman, calls in to talk to Jim and Matt about his UFC Fight Night Pittsburgh bout against Sergio Moraes, how he matches up against Tyron Woodley and Wonderboy Thompson, the Blackzilians now training at Combat Club, the possibility of Rumble Johnson returning to the Octagon, and a lot more. Plus, the guys recap all the action from Edmonton at UFC 215.Full Episode:Kamaru on a possible Rumble Johnson return
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• UFC 217: Georges St-Pierre wants to make his comeback fight an ‘epic’ event

  12-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  “I want my comeback fight to be something epic, something special for the fans,” St-Pierre said. “I didn’t want to come back for something small. I come out all the way or I don’t come out at all.”“Nobody has an ego like me,” St-Pierre said. “My ego is bigger than everybody. That’s what makes me stand out. My pride. I’m a very proud guy.”Read Full Article. Read the Full Article Here
  
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• Thiago Alves Has Some Lessons For The New Generation

  12-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Thiago Alves of Brazil prepares for his fight against Patrick Cote of Canada at KeyBank Center on April 8, 2017 in Buffalo, New York.(Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)" />Thiago Alves’ first appearance in the UFC Octagon came opposite Spencer Fisher at UFC Fight Night 2 in October 2005.While he’s still a couple weeks shy of his 34th birthday, there is no denying that the Brazilian welterweight is a veteran of the sport and one of a handful of fighters remaining on the UFC roster whos
  
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• Lopez completes destiny with UFC contract

  12-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Benito Lopez fought the fight of his life on Aug. 22, but even with that gritty three-round split decision victory over Steven Peterson on the eighth week of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series, the unbeaten bantamweight didn’t know if it was enough to earn a UFC contract.It was, though it took a second for it to sink in.“The first thing that came to my mind was that I was really excited,” Lopez said. “I’ve been chasing this since I was 12 years old, s
  
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• Jedrzejczyk vs. Namajunas set for MSG in November

  12-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  The UFC's return to Madison Square Garden on Nov. 4 will now feature three world championship bouts, as the promotion announced Tuesday that strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk will defend her belt for the sixth time against No. 3-ranked contender Rose Namajunas.In previously announced title fights, Georges St-Pierre returns to face middleweight champion Michael Bisping in the main event, and bantamweight teammates turned rivals collide as Cody Garbrandt defends his crown against TJ Dillasha
  
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• Henry Cejudo: ‘I'm The One To Beat Demetrious Johnson'

  12-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  “When I fought Demetrious, I was only in MMA for exactly three years, and I’m still growing as a fighter. I never did amateurs in mixed martial arts. I went straight pro, and I was kind of in the fast lane a little bit,” Cejudo said during the UFC 215 post-fight press conference.“I’m the one. I know I’m the one. I have the style. I have the wrestling. I know I’m the one to beat Demetrious Johnson,” added the 30-year-old Californian. Read full
  
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• Gillespie making calculated rise in lightweight division

  12-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Gregor Gillespie’s first two UFC appearances were near polar opposites of one another, save for the end result.He made his promotional debut a little over a year ago, venturing to Brasilia, Brazil to take on former Ultimate Fighter Brazil winner Glaico Franca. It was a dramatic departure from the familiar routine he’d carved out with his coaches and corners while building a perfect 7-0 mark competing under the Ring of Combat banner. It was a road game and he was the foreign invader l
  
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• Get To Know TUF Cast: Ariel Beck

  12-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  There’s no surefire method to make a fighter. Some are born in the inner city, others in rural areas far from a metro area. TUF 26 competitor Ariel Beck, the fighter, was made on a ranch in Montana, and she may have a horse to thank for making her tougher than most.As a junior in high school, there were no thoughts of fighting or being in a tournament to crown a new UFC flyweight champion, but she was an athlete getting ready for her seasons in volleyball and rodeo to begin. Then a horse s
  
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• Fight Night: Rockhold vs Branch Fantasy Cheat Sheet

  12-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold will make his first appearance inside the Octagon in over a year when he takes on David Branch in the main event when the UFC returns to Pittsburgh on Saturday night. Rockhold is definitely looking for redemption following a shocking knockout loss to Michael Bisping in June 2016, and now the former champion is determined to get back to the top of the division. Standing in his way is Branch, who returned to the UFC earlier this year with a victory over K
  
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• Inaugural Combat Jiu Jitsu Worlds PPV includes UFC vets Cole Miller, Diego Brandao, Wilson Reis, among others

  12-09-2017 06:48
  Eddie Bravo is taking his combat jiu jitsu to the next level.
  On Monday, the influential grappler took to Instagram to confirm the roster for the inaugural Combat Jiu Jitsu Worlds pay-per-view event that will take place on Nov. 12 in Los Angeles. Competitors include BJJ star Garry Tonon, as well as several MMA standouts including Diego Brandao, Mac Danzig, Chad George, Cole Miller, Wilson Reis, and Vagner Rocha. @combatjjworlds 1 is Sunday November 12 in Los Angeles A post shared by Eddie Bravo
  
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• UFC’s Arjan Bhullar Talks About The Importance of Indian Market

  12-09-2017 06:06
  Arjan Bhullar may open up some doors for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the Indian market. Bhullar is coming off a successful UFC debut. He earned a unanimous decision victory over Luis Henrique on the UFC 215 card. The action took place this past Saturday night (Sept. 9). Bhullar is of Indian Sikh descent and […]
  
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• Scott Coker on UFC’s Reebok Deal: It’s Not Healthy

  12-09-2017 05:09
  Bellator President Scott Coker isn’t over the moon about the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) Reebok deal. Back in Dec. 2014, the UFC announced an apparel deal with Reebok. The deal marked the end of UFC fighters having their own sponsors on fight gear. Many have criticized the deal as fighters have earned more through their […]
  
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• Yair Rodriguez discusses recent training at Team Alpha Male, dealing with pressure post-Edgar fight

  12-09-2017 04:00
  EDMONTON, Alberta — At UFC 215, Yair Rodriguez discussed his friendship with Donald Cerrone, training at Team Alpha Male, his travels across the country's best gyms, his plans for the rest of 2017, the lessons he learned from his loss to Frankie Edgar, and much more.
  
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• Brian Stann Breaks Down His Reason For Leaving UFC

  12-09-2017 03:38
  Brian Stann turned a lot of heads when he made his exit from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). After wrapping up his fighting career, Stann made his mark as a color commentator. He was praised by many fans and fellow analysts for his work on the mic. Stann left his position for a leadership role […]
  
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• UFC 216: Judges, referee selected for Tony Ferguson vs. Kevin Lee interim title fight

  12-09-2017 03:00
  Veteran referee Herb Dean will be the third man in the cage when Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee collide for UFC interim lightweight title on Oct. 7 at UFC 216.
  The Nevada Athletic Commission on Monday unanimously selected Dean to referee the contest at its monthly commission meeting in Las Vegas.
  As for the judges for Ferguson vs. Lee, the NAC appointed the trio of Chris Lee, Junichiro Kamijo, and Derek Cleary to oversee the interim title bout. All three judges are Nevada regulars often appointed f
  
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