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• Bellator Kickboxing 7 salaries: Joe Schilling earns $50,000 payday

  26-09-2017 23:30
  Part-time MMA fighter Joe Schilling was one of the top earners at Bellator Kickboxing 7, cashing a $50,000 payday for his TKO win over Najib Idali, according to payroll figures disclosed Tuesday by the California State Athletic Commission to MMA Fighting.
  Schilling, a 33-year-old champion kickboxer who occasionally dabbles in MMA, finished Idali via second-round doctor’s stoppage on the main card of Bellator Kickboxing 7.
  Bellator Kickboxing 7 took place Sept. 23 at the SAP Center in San J
  
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• Bellator 183 Salaries: Patricky Freire Banks $110,000 for Main Event Victory

  26-09-2017 22:41 via sherdog.com
  Patricky Freire was the lone fighter to earn a six-figure payday at Bellator 183, as he took home $110,000 for his triumph against Benson Henderson in this past Saturday’s lightweight main event.
  
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• Bellator 183 salaries: Aaron Pico cashes $50,000 for first professional win

  26-09-2017 22:16
  Aaron Pico earned a healthy chunk of change for his first MMA win. The blue-chip featherweight prospect cashed a $50,000 payday for his first-round victory over Justin Linn at Bellator 183, according to payroll figures disclosed Tuesday by the California State Athletic Commission to MMA Fighting.
  Pico, a highly touted 21-year-old prospect, scored the first win of his professional mixed martial arts career on Saturday when he knocked out Lin with a highlight-reel shot on the main card of Bellator
  
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• Fortunes changed for five at UFC Japan

  26-09-2017 21:30
  The UFC's annual trip to Japan on Friday night underscored how in the country, where the modern version of MMA was able to draw regular huge crowds and achieve mainstream success long before that happened in the rest of the world, that it's actually a market that UFC has never been able to fully crack.
  Only 8,571 fans came to the same Saitama Super Arena that has played host to some of the greatest cards and greatest fights in history. And the word from Japan was that a good percentage of those
  
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• Ray Borg Confirms Flu Was Behind UFC 215 Pullout

  26-09-2017 19:47
  When Ray Borg was forced to withdraw from his title fight against Demetrious Johnson, timing and luck were not on his side The “Tazmexican Devil” missed a great opportunity and equally took away Johnson’s chance to break the all-time UFC title defense record. Borg, however, simply had no choice but to pull out (via MMAFighting): […]
  
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• Steven Siler, Mike Kyle, Timur Valiev Help Compete PFL’s Nov. 2 Charity Card in D.C.

  26-09-2017 19:44 via sherdog.com
  The lineup for the Professional Fighters League’s charity event in Washington, D.C., is now complete, and there are plenty of familiar names on the card.
  
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• Aspen Ladd to Make Octagon Debut vs. Lina Lansberg at UFC Fight Night 118

  26-09-2017 19:18 via sherdog.com
  Five-time Invicta Fighting Championships veteran Aspen Ladd will make her first Octagon foray against Lina Lansberg at UFC Fight Night 118.
  
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• Despite recent back injury, Paige VanZant hoping to fight before year’s end

  26-09-2017 19:15
  Despite her recent back injury, Paige VanZant is still hoping to fight in 2017.
  VanZant, who was forced to withdraw from UFC 216 due to a herniated disc, told MMAFighting.com that she is currently undergoing physical therapy for her injured back and is hopeful she’ll be able to fight again before the end of the year.The 23-year-old VanZant added that she’s currently dealing with the same back injury she had before she signed with the UFC in 2014.
  VanZant suffered the injury training
  
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• Conor McGregor Expected to Confirm UFC Future on Friday

  26-09-2017 19:01
  UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has been silent on rumors linking him to a UFC 219 headlining trilogy title fight against Nate Diaz “The Notorious” appears in Glasgow for “An Evening With Conor McGregor” – a special event which will bag him a reported $135,000. Admission for the event is currently priced at up to £1,100 ($1,475) […]
  
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• UFC 216 Free Fight: Kevin Lee vs. Jake Matthews (Video)

  26-09-2017 19:00
  The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is rolling out free fights as we get closer to their next event (Oct. 7). UFC 216 takes place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee will do battle to determine the interim lightweight champion. The bout is set to headline UFC 216. The […]
  
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• Ray Borg explains UFC 215 fight week illness, won’t hire full-time nutritionist for UFC 216

  26-09-2017 19:00
  Ray Borg briefly upended the MMA world earlier this month when UFC doctors withdrew him from his scheduled main event challenge against flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson just two days out from UFC 215 due to a viral illness.Aside from a Twitter outburst that same week, Borg has largely laid low since the incident, electing to quietly return to the grind as he prepares for a rescheduled bout against Johnson on Oct. 7 at UFC 216. But on Monday’s episode of the The MMA Hour, Borg finally
  
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• UFC 216 Free Fight: Tony Ferguson vs. Abel Trujillo (Video)

  26-09-2017 18:48
  A free fight from the official YouTube channel of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been released. Back in Dec. 2014 at UFC 181, Tony Ferguson took on Abel Trujillo in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ferguson earned a second-round submission. It was “El Cucuy’s” 17th professional mixed martial arts (MMA) victory. On Oct. 7, Ferguson will […]
  
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• Luke Rockhold: The UFC is Feeding its Fans Bullsh*t

  26-09-2017 18:33
  Luke Rockhold showed one and all that he is no spent force in the UFC and insists that he is back in the hunt for the UFC middleweight title Rockhold dispatched of the dangerous David Branch at UFC Pittsburgh last week, putting himself back in contention for a shot at the title he lost to incumbent […]
  
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• Floyd Mayweather hangs artwork of Conor McGregor in Beverly Hills home

  26-09-2017 17:00
  When someone helps you to make a few hundred million dollars, it’s only right that you pay homage to them in some way.
  That’s the attitude Floyd Mayweather has chosen to take in regards to his recent blockbuster boxing match with UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor. Mayweather defeated “The Notorious” by 10th-round TKO in a heavily hyped pay-per-view bout this past August, a show that is expected to rank near the very top of the most lucrative sporting events of all t
  
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• David Rickels Moves to Welterweight, Faces Brennan Ward at Bellator 185 on Oct. 20

  26-09-2017 16:56 via sherdog.com
  Former lightweight title challenger David Rickels will try his hand at 170 pounds when he faces Brennan Ward at Bellator 185.
  
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• UFC Fight Night 117 Medical Suspensions: Three Fighters Facing 6-Month Layoffs

  26-09-2017 16:38 via sherdog.com
  Three competitors from UFC Fight Night 117 are facing indefinite medical suspensions after this past Friday’s card in Japan.
  
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• Freddie Roach: Legendary Coach to Corner Georges St-Pierre at UFC 217

  26-09-2017 16:22
  The esteemed boxing coach, who was instrumental in sealing St-Pierre’s UFC contract, will corner the Canadian icon against Michael Bisping at Madison Square Garden in November’s middleweight title clash Roach believes that St-Pierre will be returning to the UFC  a ‘stronger’ fighter: “He’s getting better and better. He’s a little bigger, a little stronger than […]
  
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• Floyd Mayweather Unveils Extensive ‘Money Fight’ Art Work in Beverly Hills Home

  26-09-2017 16:22 via sherdog.com
  Floyd Mayweather recently got some artwork to commemorate his final boxing match — and opponent Conor McGregor is featured prominently in the piece.
  
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• Aspen Ladd set for UFC debut in Gdansk against Lina Lansberg

  26-09-2017 16:00
  Unbeaten Aspen Ladd has been handed a UFC debut in Gdansk against Swedish Muay Thai standout Lina Lansberg.
  The UFC announced the fight through its social networks on Tuesday morning. @linalansberg welcomes Aspen Ladd to the Octagon at #UFCGdansk! Click link in bio for tickets A post shared by UFC Europe (@ufceurope) on Sep 26, 2017 at 2:05am PDT
  Ladd was scheduled to make her UFC debut at TUF Finale in July against Jessica Eye but was forced to withdraw from the contest on the day of the fight
  
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• Kamaru Usman Questions if Being African Prevents the UFC From Promoting Him

  26-09-2017 15:28
  TUF 21 winner and streaking welterweight prospect Kamaru Usman wants answers on why he is not being pushed harder by the promotion Having recently knocked out Sergio Moraes to keep his unbeaten record intact and take his streak to six wins, Usman believes he deserves more recognition. “The Nigerian Nightmare” recently spoke with Ariel Helwani […]
  
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• Luke Rockhold doesn’t think Georges St-Pierre or Michael Bisping will face Robert Whittaker after UFC 217

  26-09-2017 15:00
  Robert Whittaker is waiting in the wings of the UFC’s middleweight division as the interim champion. He should rightly face the winner of the title fight between champion Michael Bisping and Georges St-Pierre, which takes place in the main event of UFC 217 on Nov. 4.
  Luke Rockhold, though, will believe it when he sees it.
  Rockhold, the former middleweight champion, doesn’t think either Bisping or St-Pierre will unify the 185-pound title with Whittaker, he said Monday on The MMA Hour
  
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• Conor McGregor vs. Georges St-Pierre? Miesha Tate Would Favor “The Notorious”

  26-09-2017 14:48
  Although a bout between Conor McGregor and Georges St-Pierre is little more than a fantasy matchup at this point, the former UFC women’s bantamweight champion discussed why McGregor would take the win Tate told MMA Tonight on SiriusXM Rush that why she beliveves that the Irishman, who currently reigns over the UFC lightweight division, would come […]
  
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• Morning Report: Miesha Tate says she would favor Conor McGregor over Georges St-Pierre in hypothetical bout

  26-09-2017 14:00
  Former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre is set to make his return to the octagon after a four-year layoff when he challenges middleweight champion Michael Bisping at UFC 217 later this year. St-Pierre has made it clear that he is coming back to fighting to cement his legacy and is only interested in the biggest fights, so what happens if he beats Bisping? While St-Pierre would ostensibly be forced to defend his title against interim champion Robert Whittaker, that bout seems unlikely
  
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• Floyd Mayweather Displays Huge Conor McGregor Artwork In His Home

  26-09-2017 13:18
  It would be fair to say that many would have assumed Floyd Mayweather Jr’s interest in Conor McGregor ended after their fight on Aug. 26 That does not seem to be the case. Judging by an image the 40-year-old uploaded to Instagram, he will pretty much have a daily reminder of McGregor hanging on his wall. […]
  
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• Floyd Mayweather Displays a Huge Conor McGregor Painting in his Home

  26-09-2017 13:18
  It would be fair to say that many would have assumed Floyd Mayweather Jr’s interest in Conor McGregor ended after their fight on Aug. 26 That does not seem to be the case. Judging by an image the 40-year-old uploaded to Instagram, he will pretty much have a daily reminder of McGregor hanging on his wall. […]
  
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• Golovkin’s Coach: Mayweather’s win Over McGregor Shouldn’t Count

  26-09-2017 12:38
  Abel Sanchez, the trainer of boxing’s middleweight superstar Gennady Golovkin, does not believe Floyd Mayweather Jr. did anything for his legacy when he beat Conor McGregor Mayweather Jr., who was tied with boxing legend Rocky Marciano at 49 wins with 0 losses before his fight with McGregor, was criticized by many in the boxing community […]
  
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• Jeremy Stephens Finally Got Married Over the Weekend

  26-09-2017 11:34
  It appears that UFC featherweight Jeremy Stephens has been enjoying what has been a pretty good month of September Stephens’ victory over Gilbert Melendez at UFC 215, a fight which he took despite initially being set to get married over that weekend, has put him in contention for bigger fights. Stephens married fiancee Cindy Lopez […]
  
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• Gabriel Gonzaga’s Boxing Debut is a World Away From Conor McGregor’s

  26-09-2017 11:22
  While Conor McGregor was bragging of a nine-figure payday against Floyd Mayweather Jr., Gonzaga is unlikely to make enough to pay his medical bills McGregor’s first foray into boxing was the most watched pay-per-view of all time. Gonzaga’s will not carry anywhere near as much interest or glamor. The former UFC heavyweight title contender will […]
  
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• Unfiltered Episode 132: Eddie Alvarez and UFC Fight Night Japan Recap

  26-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Former UFC Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez calls in and talks to Matt and guest co-host Phoenix Carnevale about coaching TUF 26, Justin Gaethje as an opponent, Ferguson vs. Lee, being more analytical than people think, and much more. Plus, Matt and Phoenix break down the action from UFC Fight Night Japan, Matt Brown's retirement announcement, and Miesha Tate's reaction to Edmond Tarverdyan's Ronda vs. Cyborg comments.Full EpisodeEddie on coaching women on TUF 26Eddie writes letters to himself
  
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• Get To Know TUF Cast: Sijara Eubanks

  26-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Fans of the UFC may be getting their first look at Sijara Eubanks on season 26 of The Ultimate Fighter, but those who have worked with the promotion for any length of time are no strangers to the east coast standout. And she doesn’t forget her work with several UFC competitors over the years that saw her as the “go to” to get things done in the lead-up to fight night.“The whole time, I was like this is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen in my life,” said Eubanks
  
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• Crowder believes fighting for the fans is most important

  26-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  The usual reaction to getting a UFC contract after a win on the first season of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series was to enjoy the moment and just wait on the next call from the promotion for a trip to the Octagon. Heavyweight Allen Crowder was more specific when it came to his future plans in the UFC after his Aug. 29 victory over Don’Tale Mayes, as he called out for a rematch with No. 13-ranked contender Curtis Blaydes“Any time you lose, you always feel like you cou
  
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• Cody Stamann Maximizes Every Opportunity In UFC Arrival

  26-09-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Cody Stamann celebrates after his bout against Terrion Ware during the UFC 213 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 9, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)" align="center" />Cody Stamann was ready. After compiling a 14-1 record with eight finishes, he was just waiting to be called up to the UFC after an April stoppage of Zac Church. “I definitely felt like I paid my dues,” he said. “I fought some real tough guys that could easily be in the UFC, and I was
  
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• Paul Daley Explains What He’d do Differently in Rematch With Rory MacDonald

  26-09-2017 06:42
  If Paul Daley expects to get back in the title conversation, he’d likely have to face Rory MacDonald again. Daley took on MacDonald back in May. “Semtex” had no answer for MacDonald’s grappling and was submitted in the second round. Daley rebounded nicely with a second-round knockout win over Lorenz Larkin. MacDonald will challenge Douglas […]
  
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• Lorenz Larkin Wants to ‘Run it Back’ With Paul Daley

  26-09-2017 06:18
  Lorenz Larkin has accepted defeat against Paul Daley, but hopes he gets another chance to emerge victorious. Larkin took on Daley this past Saturday night (Sept. 23). “The Monsoon” was knocked out in the second round. Larkin is now 0-2 under the Bellator banner. Daley earned his 40th professional mixed martial arts victory. In a […]
  
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• Scott Coker Says Michael Chandler Has First Dibs on Lightweight Title Shot

  26-09-2017 06:04
  Bellator President Scott Coker says Patricky Freire will have to wait for a lightweight title shot. Back in June, Brent Primus won the lightweight title against Michael Chandler. The action took place inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. The win was controversial as Chandler suffered a leg injury, which looked to be a […]
  
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• Stevie Ray Admits Being Lost With UFC Future Uncertain

  26-09-2017 04:59
  Stevie Ray is trying to change his tune while waiting for a new Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) deal. Ray recently lost his bout with Joseph Duffy back in July. It was the last fight on “Braveheart’s” UFC contract. Ray could’ve signed a new contract before the bout, but he wanted to test free agency. Speaking […]
  
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• Al Iaquinta on Becoming Champion: ‘If it Comes it Comes’

  26-09-2017 03:33
  Al Iaquinta isn’t exactly salivating at the thought of becoming a champion like he once was. Iaquinta was last seen in action back in April. After two years of inactivity, “Raging” returned and knocked out Diego Sanchez in the first round. He’s now recovering from a torn PCL and a sprained MCL. During a recent […]
  
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• Gabriel Gonzaga to box for the challenge, not for money

  26-09-2017 03:00
  Gabriel Gonzaga will make his boxing debut in October, but he’s not in it for money or anything like that.
  The one-time UFC heavyweight title contender will take on Alando Pugh in a four-round boxing match at New England’s Future 4 event in Worcester, Mass., on Oct. 28, and he explained to MMA Fighting why he decided to step into the squared circle a year after announcing his retirement from mixed martial arts in September 2016.
  When “Napao” competed in MMA for the last t
  
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• Matt Brown Reveals When he Felt The Need to Retire

  26-09-2017 02:22
  Matt Brown will soon be walking away from mixed martial arts (MMA) competition. Brown is set to take on Diego Sanchez on Nov. 11 inside the Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, Virginia. The bout will be part of UFC Fight Night 120’s main card. “The Immortal” insists it’ll be his last MMA bout. He’ll look […]
  
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• Video: UFC Fight Night 122’s Anderson Silva & Kelvin Gastelum Face Off

  26-09-2017 00:54
  The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently promoted their first trip to Shanghai, China. UFC Fight Night 122 takes place on Nov. 25. Headlining the card will be a middleweight scrap between Anderson Silva and Kelvin Gastelum. The two competitors met face-to-face and will do so once again for the weigh-ins on Nov. 24. The two […]
  
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• Tom Duquesnoy Promises Fireworks Against Cody Stamann at UFC 216

  26-09-2017 00:32
  Tom Duquesnoy anticipates a barn burner against Cody Stamann. On Oct. 7, Duquesnoy will take on Stamann inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout will be part of the UFC 216 card. Both men are highly regarded featherweight prospects. Speaking to Bloody Elbow, Duquesnoy said Stamann is not one to be taken […]
  
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• Matt Brown explains first thoughts about retirement, still leaving door open for comeback

  26-09-2017 00:30
  Matt Brown wants everyone to know that he expects his next fight to be his last.
  But he’s leaving the door open slightly just in case.
  The 36-year-old welterweight veteran recently announced that he will retire after his upcoming bout with fellow MMA lifer Diego Sanchez on Nov. 11 at UFC Norfolk. On Monday, Brown made an appearance on The MMA Hour in which he elaborated on when he felt it was time to end his 12-year career and why he’s not necessarily filling out all the necessary pa
  
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• Azamat Murzakanov Flagged by USADA, UFC Releases Statement

  26-09-2017 00:19
  Azamat Murzakanov has been flagged for a potential violation of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) policy. Murzakanov hasn’t even made his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut. He was set to make his UFC debut back in June against Joachim Christensen. An injury forced Murzakanov off the UFC Fight Night 112 card. The UFC has released a […]
  
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