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• ‘King Mo’ Lawal Withdraws From Bellator 185 Co-Headliner With Liam McGeary Due to Injury

  02-10-2017 23:25 via sherdog.com
  Less than three weeks out from Bellator 185, the card has lost half of its co-main event.
  
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• Injury forces ‘King Mo’ Lawal to withdraw from Liam McGeary bout at Bellator 185

  02-10-2017 23:00
  Bellator 185 just lost its co-main event.
  Officials confirmed with MMA Fighting that Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal has been forced out of his light heavyweight bout vs. Liam McGeary at Bellator 185 on Oct. 20 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. due to an undisclosed injury. The withdrawal was first reported by MMAjunkie.
  The Lawal-McGeary fight was meant to serve as the co-headliner alongside a main event clash between veteran middleweights Gegard Mousasi and Alexander Shlemenko
  
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• UFC Veteran Rafael Natal Retires: ‘It’s Time to Step Back’

  02-10-2017 22:56
  After a career spanning 12 years, Rafael Natal has decided enough is enough. Natal announced his retirement Monday, ending his career with a 21-9-1 record that included a 9-7-1 mark inside the Octagon. “I came here today to announce my retirement from MMA,” Natal said on The MMA Hour. “It was the toughest walk in […]
  
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• Alistair Overeem: Win at UFC 218 Leads to Heavyweight Title Shot

  02-10-2017 22:52
  According to Alistair Overeem, a victory over Francis Ngannou at UFC 218 gets him right back into the title picture. Overeem told Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour Monday that UFC officials have told him a victory on December 2 would mean he gets the next crack at the heavyweight belt. “I didn’t need to […]
  
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• UFC Fight Night 121: Australia Adds Jenel Lausa vs. Eric Shelton

  02-10-2017 22:48
  Flyweights Jenel Lausa and Eric Shelton have agreed to meet at UFC Fight Night 121. Lausa (7-3) has split his two previous Octagon appearances, besting Zhikui Yao and falling to Magomedov Bibulatov. Both fights went to a decision for the 29-year-old. Shelton (10-4) is still searching for his first win with the UFC after losses […]
  
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• Report: ‘King Mo’ Lawal Out of Bellator 185 Fight vs. Liam McGeary

  02-10-2017 22:44
  Bellator officials are searching for a new opponent to face Liam McGeary, according to a report by MMAjunkie. McGeary, a former Bellator light heavyweight champion, was scheduled to meet Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal at Bellator 185 this month. An injury, though, has knocked Lawal (21-6) out. Bellator 185 goes down October 20 from the Mohegan […]
  
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• UFC Signs Mara Romero Borella to Face Kalindra Faria at UFC 216

  02-10-2017 22:37
  Two fighters with a combined 29 pro wins will make their Octagon debuts against one another this Saturday at UFC 216, as Kalindra Faria faces off against Mara Romero Borella. Originally, Faria (18-5-1) was signed to face Legacy Fighting Alliance champion Andrea Lee, but USADA pulled Lee due to a previous failed drug test. Faria […]
  
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• UFC 216: Inside the Octagon Previews Tony Ferguson vs. Kevin Lee

  02-10-2017 22:32
  Dan Hardy and John Gooden are back with another sterling rendition of Inside the Octagon. To kickoff fight-week, Hardy and Gooden offer up their insights into Saturday’s UFC 216 main event between Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee. Ferguson and Lee meet from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for the interim lightweight title. MMA News […]
  
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• UFC ‘Saddened’ by Attacks in Las Vegas on Monday

  02-10-2017 22:27
  Several UFC fighters call Las Vegas home, along with the headquarters of the biggest MMA promotion in the world. The UFC posted a message on their homepage Monday in the hours after the attack that hit the strip. “We are saddened by this senseless act of violence and offer heartfelt condolences to all those affected,” […]
  
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• UFC middleweight Rafael Natal retires from MMA

  02-10-2017 22:00
  UFC middleweight Rafael Natal hung up his gloves.
  The Brazilian fighter, who competed inside the Octagon 17 times over the last seven years, announced on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour that he has decided to retire from his mixed martial arts career.
  "I came here today to announce my retirement from MMA," Natal said. "It was the toughest walk in today to your studio because it is hard to make this announcement, but I talked to my family, my friend, my coaches. That is the time. I have ne
  
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• Kalindra Faria draws Mara Romero Borella as replacement opponent for UFC 216

  02-10-2017 21:30
  Kalindra Faria will be making her debut this Saturday after all.
  The 31-year-old Brazilian meets Mara Romero Borella in a women’s flyweight bout at UFC 216 on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., sources confirmed with MMA Fighting’s Guilherme Cruz and Ariel Helwani.
  Borella steps in on short notice for Andrea Lee, who was removed from a reported bout with Faria after it was revealed that Lee would need to undergo six additional months of testing under the USADA before
  
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• Cub Swanson Says Bout With Brian Ortega Headlining UFC Fight Night 123 in Fresno

  02-10-2017 21:30 via sherdog.com
  UFC Fight Night 123 will apparently be headlined by two southern Californians vying for supremacy in the Central Valley.
  
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• Alistair Overeem says he’s been told he’ll get UFC title shot with win over Francis Ngannou

  02-10-2017 21:00
  Alistair Overeem’s career renaissance could lead him to another UFC title shot.
  “The Reem” told Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour that he has been told he’ll receive a heavyweight title opportunity if he beats Francis Ngannou at UFC 218 on Dec. 2 in Detroit. Overeem said he didn’t necessarily need to be informed of that, since he’s already ranked No. 1 among contenders in the UFC rankings.
  “I didn’t need to be — logical
  
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• One Tabs Aung La N Sang-Alain Ngalani ‘David vs. Goliath’ Bout for Nov. 3 in Myanmar

  02-10-2017 20:18 via sherdog.com
  One Championship titleholder Aung La N Sang's reputation as a giant killer is due to be tested again.
  
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• Ariane Lipski Makes First 125 Title Defense Against Mariana Morais at KSW 40 in Ireland

  02-10-2017 19:24 via sherdog.com
  The biggest MMA promotion in Europe will have two Brazilian women vying for its flyweight title later this month in Ireland.
  
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• Report: Undefeated Priscila Cachoeira Signs With UFC, Faces Lauren Murphy in December

  02-10-2017 18:20 via sherdog.com
  According to a Monday report by Brazilian outlet Psicoticos Por Vale Tudo, “Peditra” Priscila Cachoeira will make her UFC debut later this year when she takes on American Lauren Murphy at “The Ultimate Fighter 26” Finale. The TUF 26 wrap event is scheduled for Dec. 1 at the Park Theater in Las Vegas.
  
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• Former UFC Champion Johny Hendricks has New Training Home

  02-10-2017 17:04
  Former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks has arrived in New Mexico for his training camp ahead of UFC 217. Hendricks confirmed that he will be working with the coaches and fighters at Jackson-Wink MMA ahead of his November fight with Paulo Borrachinha. Heading to @JacksonWinkMMA today can't wait to train pic.twitter.com/eWGiMgFzTp — Johny Hendricks (@JohnyHendricks) […]
  
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• MMA fighter Jonno Mears was ‘shocked’ he managed to finish fight with pro-wrestling style Boston Crab

  02-10-2017 17:00
  Jonno Mears grew up watching the WWF (now WWE) as a kid growing up in England. He was a casual fan, but marked out at the likes of Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart and the Legion of Doom.One of the things that fascinated him about pro wrestling was the move set, even if he wasn’t great at memorizing all the names.
  “I loved and studied all the moves,” Mears told MMA Fighting. “I wasn’t great at remembering the names, as I was trying to do them on my younger brother.”
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• Report: Cub Swanson-Brian Ortega to Headline UFC Fight Night 123: Fresno

  02-10-2017 16:59
  According to Cub Swanson, he will face Brian Ortega in the main event of UFC Fight Night 123. “Main Event vs Brian Ortega December 9th UFC Fight Night in Fresno, CA,” Swanson posted on Instagram late Sunday night. Swanson (25-7) has put together a 10-3 record inside the Octagon that includes four consecutive wins. He […]
  
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• Despite criticism from Conor McGregor, Nevada commission stands by MayMac stoppage

  02-10-2017 15:00
  Conor McGregor blasted the referee who officiated his August boxing match with Floyd Mayweather in a sit-down interview Friday night in Glasgow. Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) officials were surprised to see his pointed criticisms.McGregor, the UFC lightweight champion, slammed referee Robert Byrd for multiple reasons, including what he felt was an ending to the bout that came too hasty. Mayweather won by TKO in the 10th round when Byrd stepped in. It was the first professional boxing match of
  
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• The MMA Hour with Dominick Cruz, Alistair Overeem, Frank Shamrock, Volkan Oezdemir, Mackenzie Dern, Andrea Lee, Ali Abdelaziz, Rafael Natal in studio

  02-10-2017 14:00
  The MMA Hour is back in your life. Below is a rundown of Monday's guests and show:
  1 p.m. -- Intro
  1:10 p.m. -- Dominick Cruz will preview his UFC 219 fight against Jimmie Rivera.1:30 p.m. -- Alistair Overeem will look ahead to his UFC 218 fight against Francis Ngannou.1:50 p.m. -- Frank Shamrock will talk about his upcoming grappling match against Kazushi Sakuraba.2:10 p.m. -- Volkan Oezdemir will discuss his quest to fight Daniel Cormier for the UFC light heavyweight title.2:25 p.m. -- Andrea
  
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• The MMA Hour with Dominick Cruz, Alistair Overeem, Anthony Pettis, Frank Shamrock, Volkan Oezdemir, Mackenzie Dern, Andrea Lee, Ali Abdelaziz, Rafael Natal in studio

  02-10-2017 14:00
  The MMA Hour is back in your life. Below is a rundown of Monday's guests and show:
  1:00 p.m. -- Anthony Pettis
  1:10 p.m. -- Dominick Cruz
  1:30 p.m. -- Alistair Overeem
  1:50 p.m. -- Frank Shamrock
  2:10 p.m. -- Volkan Oezdemir
  2:25 p.m. -- Andrea Lee
  2:45 p.m. -- Ali Abdelaziz
  3:05 p.m. -- Rafael "Sapo" Natal in studio
  3:45 p.m. -- Mackenzie Dern
  4:05 p.m. -- Ric's Picks
  4:25 p.m. -- The MMA (After) Hour will air exclusively onTwitter.We’ll answer yourquestions sent via the hashtag #themmaho
  
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• Morning Report: Chael Sonnen responds to Chuck Liddell: I will fight you right now. You’re the one that said no

  02-10-2017 14:00
  Earlier this year, rumors began circulating about the possible return to MMA of UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell. Liddell has mostly denied those rumors but he has clarified that a return to fighting isn’t out of the question, just expensive. The most obvious choice for a Liddell comeback is against former UFC middleweight title challenger Chael Sonnen who is now one of the marquee stars for Bellator and just so happens to be an opponent Liddell considers “an easy matchup.”Perha
  
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• ‘Bellator Champions’ Showcases Eduardo Dantas (Video)

  02-10-2017 09:01
  Eduardo Dantas is set to defend his bantamweight title this Friday (Oct. 6). To hype up the title bout, the promotion has released a highlight video showcasing “DuDu.” Dantas will take on Darrion Caldwell in the main event of Bellator 184 inside the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. Dantas last competed against Leandro Higo. […]
  
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• Al Iaquinta Doesn’t Believe Kevin Lee Deserves Interim Title Shot

  02-10-2017 08:48
  Al Iaquinta doesn’t agree with Kevin Lee receiving an interim lightweight title shot. On Oct. 7, Lee will take on Tony Ferguson in the main event of UFC 216. The winner will be recognized as the interim UFC lightweight champion. With that said, there’s no guarantee that a title unification bout is next for the […]
  
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• Chuck Liddell Says Losing UFC Job Lit a Fire Under Him

  02-10-2017 08:39
  Chuck Liddell admits losing his office job with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was rough. Following a Hall of Fame career, Liddell was offered a job with the UFC as a “thank you” from UFC president Dana White and the Fertitta brothers. Once WME-IMG took over, Liddell was released from his position. During a recent […]
  
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• Max Holloway: ‘Lightweight is Not Out of The Question’

  02-10-2017 08:24
  Don’t rule out seeing Max Holloway in the lightweight division in the future. Holloway is the undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight title holder. He’s riding an 11-fight winning streak. Holloway hasn’t suffered a loss since Aug. 2013. The man who beat him was Conor McGregor. “Blessed” told Flo Combat that a run at lightweight […]
  
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• Goiti Yamauchi: ‘My Focus is to be The Bellator Champion’

  02-10-2017 08:12
  Goiti Yamauchi is targeting Bellator gold. Last month, Yamauchi took on Adam Piccolotti inside the SAP Center in San Jose, California. The bout was part of the main card of Bellator 183. Yamauchi earned a first-round submission victory. Having won his third straight bout and with a record of 22-3, Yamauchi is eyeing a lightweight title […]
  
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• Bellator Releases Highlight Video Showcasing Gegard Mousasi

  02-10-2017 07:58
  Gegard Mousasi is set to make his Bellator debut. To hype up the debut, the promotion has released a highlight video showcasing “The Dreamcatcher.” Mousasi will take on former Bellator middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko on Oct. 20. Mousasi last competed under the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) banner. He defeated former UFC middleweight title holder Chris […]
  
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• Walt Harris Wants His PPV Spot at UFC 216 Back

  02-10-2017 07:39
  Walt Harris is hoping to compete on the main card of UFC 216. Harris vs. Mark Godbeer was set to be featured on the pay-per-view (PPV) portion of UFC 216. Once Demetrious Johnson vs. Ray Borg was moved to the event, Harris’ bout was moved to the prelims. With the cancellation of Paige VanZant vs. […]
  
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• Video: Bellator 184 Foundations Focuses on Steve Kozola

  02-10-2017 07:21
  Steve Kozola is set to do battle on Oct. 6. Kozola will go one-on-one with Carrington Banks inside the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma on the preliminary portion of Bellator 184. It’ll be the ninth bout for Kozola as a professional mixed martial artist. The official YouTube channel of Bellator has been rolling out […]
  
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• Video: Bellator 184 Foundations Focuses on Emmanuel Sanchez

  02-10-2017 07:09
  Emmanuel Sanchez is set to return to action on Oct. 6. Sanchez will throw leather with Daniel Straus inside the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma on the main card of Bellator 184. Many expect this to be a “sink or swim” situation for Sanchez, as a victory could see him compete for the 145-pound […]
  
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• On the Rise: UFC 216 Edition

  02-10-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Pre-order UFC 216 digitally and watch on your deviceTwin championship fights headline this weekend’s UFC Pay-Per-View event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with Demetrious Johnson looking to make history and break Anderson Silva’s record for consecutive successful title defenses opposite Ray Borg in the penultimate bout of the evening, and Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee vying for the interim lightweight strap in the headliner.Had this series existed two or three years ago, Borg, Ferguso
  
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• Faria vs. Borella added to UFC 216 card

  02-10-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Following the removal of the Paige VanZant-Jessica Eye bout from this weekend's UFC 216 card, a pair of flyweight newcomers will make the walk to the Octagon, as Brazil's Kalindra Faria battles Italy's Mara Romero Borella.UFC 216, which airs live on Pay-Per-View from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, features two world championship bouts, as Tony Ferguson meets Kevin Lee for the interim lightweight title and Demetrious Johnson defends his flyweight title against Ray Borg.A veteran of fights against t
  
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• Video: Watch The Full Episode of UFC 216 Countdown

  02-10-2017 06:55
  UFC 216 is almost here and the countdown show has arrived. This Saturday night (Oct. 7), Las Vegas, Nevada will be treated to an event live from the T-Mobile Arena. The main event will feature an interim lightweight title bout. Tony Ferguson is set to battle Kevin Lee. The co-main event features a clash for […]
  
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• Paul Daley Details Elevator Altercation With Lorenz Larkin

  02-10-2017 05:30
  Just before Bellator 183, Paul Daley and Lorenz Larkin got into a private verbal spat. It’s no secret that things had gotten heated between Daley and Larkin. The two clashed last month at Bellator 183. “Semtex” and “The Monsoon” got testy at the weigh-ins with Larkin shoving Daley. Daley would go on to knock out […]
  
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• Johny Hendricks heads to Jackson-Wink for UFC 217 training camp

  02-10-2017 04:30
  “Big Rigg” is trucking on down to Albuquerque.
  On Sunday, sources confirmed to Ariel Helwani of MMA Fighting that Johny Hendricks will be working with the Jackson-Wink camp in New Mexico ahead of his upcoming middleweight bout against Paulo Borrachinha at UFC 217 on Nov. 11.
  The former UFC welterweight champion also posted a video to Twitter announcing the news:
  Heading to @JacksonWinkMMA today can't wait to train pic.twitter.com/eWGiMgFzTp— Johny Hendricks (@JohnyHendricks) Oc
  
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• UFC Middleweight Champ Michael Bisping To Appear on ‘Conan’ This Wednesday

  02-10-2017 04:04 via sherdog.com
  Ahead of his next Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight title defense, Michael Bisping is getting the star treatment, or at least a very specific kind of star treatment: the Team Coco treatment.
  
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• ‘UFC 216 countdown’ video

  02-10-2017 03:21
  The ‘UFC 216 Countdown’ video takes a closer look at the upcoming UFC 216 event on Sat., Oct. 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.
  In the main event, Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee will square off for the UFC interim lightweight title. UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson faces Ray Borg in the co-main event.
  Check out the full episode of UFC 216 Countdown above.
  
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• MMA Fighting’s 18 questions with Bellator’s Douglas Lima and Rory MacDonald

  02-10-2017 01:00
  INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Bellator welterweight champion Douglas Lima and challenger Rory MacDonald sat down with MMA Fighting to discuss turtlenecks, the Golden Girls, pro wrestling moves and even a little bit of mixed martial arts. Lima defends his title against MacDonald on Jan. 20 in Los Angeles.
  
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• Al Iaquinta: ‘A lot of other people’ should have gotten title shot over ‘fake’ Kevin Lee

  02-10-2017 00:00
  Al Iaquinta doesn’t have the highest opinion of former opponent Kevin Lee.
  “Raging Al,” the mercurial lightweight, told Ariel Helwani on the 400th episode of The MMA Hour that he doesn’t feel Lee is deserving of the opportunity he’ll get next month. On Oct. 7, Lee faces Tony Ferguson with the UFC interim lightweight title on the line.
  “There’s a lot of other people that should have gotten a title shot,” Iaquinta said. “He had a good interview
  
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