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• Fortunes changed for five this past weekend

  24-10-2017 23:30
  Gegard Mousasi, who left the UFC on a five-fight winning streak, was one of many UFC stars who came to Bellator as free agents and were expected to walk through the competition and capture a championship belt.
  On Friday night, in his Bellator debut at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn., Mousasi barely escaped with his win steak still intact, suffering a broken orbital bone while winning a decision that could have easily gone the other way. Still, it was a win, and Shlemenko himself was
  
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• Rob Font: I Might Pull Something Out of my Ass For Bonus in Sao Paulo

  24-10-2017 23:19
  Rob Font is looking to let loose in his return to Brazil. Font is set to meet Pedro Munhoz inside the Ginasio do Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The bout will be part of UFC Fight Night 119. It’ll take place this Saturday night (Oct. 28). Font has nabbed two “Performance of the Night” bonuses and […]
  
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• Andre Fili on McGregor’s Homophobic Slur: There’s no Need For That

  24-10-2017 22:30
  Andre Fili is well aware of a homophobic slur Conor McGregor used to describe him and has responded. At UFC Fight Night 118, Fili took on McGregor’s longtime friend and training partner Artem Lobov. “Notorious” attended the event to support Lobov. Fili won the bout via unanimous decision. UFC cameras caught McGregor speaking to Lobov […]
  
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• Darren Till: I Knew Donald Cerrone Was a Broken Man at UFC Gdansk

  24-10-2017 21:58
  Darren Till believes Donald Cerrone lost at UFC Fight Night 118 before the bout began. Till took on Cerrone inside the Ergo Arena in Gdansk, Poland. Going into the fight, Till said he would finish Cerrone quickly. He lived up to his word, earning a first-round TKO win. During a recent appearance on MMAFighting.com‘s “The […]
  
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• Sam Sicilia vs. Marcos Galvao, Alexis Dufrense vs. Amber Leibrock Booked for Bellator 189

  24-10-2017 21:54 via sherdog.com
  Twelve-time UFC veteran Sam Sicilia will face former bantamweight champion Marcos Galvao in a featherweight clash at Bellator 189.
  
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• After gay slur, Andre Fili believes Conor McGregor was ‘fake’ with him

  24-10-2017 21:30
  First things first: Andre Fili leaves no doubt where he stands on the words Conor McGregor chose to describe him on Saturday.
  McGregor, the UFC’s biggest star, was caught on camera repeatedly referring to Fili by a gay slur after Fili scored a one-sided win over McGregor’s teammate, Artem Lobov, in a featherweight bout at UFC Gdansk.
  The video was deleted and neither the UFC nor McGregor have offered official comment, but the damage was done, and word got back to Fili.
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• The MMA Hour - 405 - Gegard Mousasi

  24-10-2017 21:06
  Gegard Mousasi will look back at his win over Alexander Shlemenko in his Bellator debut on Friday.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 405 - Darren Till

  24-10-2017 21:01
  Darren Till will recap his victory over Donald Cerrone on Saturday and discuss what's next.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 405 - TJ Dillashaw

  24-10-2017 20:56
  TJ Dillashaw will preview his UFC 217 bantamweight title fight against Cody Garbrandt.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 405 - Jesse Taylor

  24-10-2017 20:44
  Jesse Taylor will discuss his recent failed drug test and USADA suspension.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 405 - Michael Page

  24-10-2017 20:38
  Michael Page will look back at his successful boxing debut on Friday and discuss what's next for him.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 405 - Georges St-Pierre

  24-10-2017 20:32
  Georges St-Pierre will preview his middleweight title fight against Michael Bisping at UFC 217.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 405 - Rose Namajunas

  24-10-2017 20:20
  Rose Namajunas will look ahead to her UFC 217 women's strawweight title fight against Joanna Jędrzejczyk.
  
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• UFC Veterans Matt Riddle, Tom Lawlor to Meet in Main Event of Pro Wrestling Card Dec. 7

  24-10-2017 20:06 via sherdog.com
  Matt Riddle and Tom Lawlor never fought in the Octagon, but they will get a chance to square off in the sports entertainment world on Dec. 7.
  
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• Gegard Mousasi on His Critics: ‘You Can’t Fix Stupid’

  24-10-2017 20:02
  Gegard Mousasi has heard critics throughout his career and he’s issued a response after his latest bout. Mousasi took on Alexander Shlemenko inside the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut at Bellator 185. It was “The Dreamcatcher’s” debut for the promotion. Mousasi won the bout via unanimous decision. Some fans criticized Mousasi’s performance and believed Shlemenko […]
  
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• T.J. Dillashaw denies allegation he injured Chris Holdsworth with cheap shot

  24-10-2017 20:00
  The long-simmering resentment between Team Alpha Male and the first fighter from the gym ever to wear UFC gold, T.J. Dillashaw, has reached another level.
  Last month, Urijah Faber, the founder of the famed Sacramento gym, and current UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt leveled accusations that Dillashaw, who left TAM in a bitter dispute two years ago, would cheap shot other fighters in the gym when he was part of the team.
  Garbrandt went so far as to blame Dillashaw for the concussion issue
  
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• T.J. Dillashaw on Cody Garbrandt: He’s Not Smart Enough to be an Athlete

  24-10-2017 19:37
  T.J. Dillashaw says Cody Garbrandt is athletic, but he isn’t smart enough to go that route. On Nov. 4, Dillashaw will challenge Garbrandt for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight title. The championship scrap will be held inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. It’ll be the co-main event of UFC 217. Garbrandt recently […]
  
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• Goiti Yamauchi Inks New Multi-Year, Long-Term Contract with Bellator MMA

  24-10-2017 19:31 via sherdog.com
  Rising lightweight talent Goiti Yamauchi has signed a new long-term contract with Bellator MMA.
  
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• Invicta FC to Award Contract to Winner of World Class Fight League Amateur Tourney

  24-10-2017 19:14 via sherdog.com
  The mixed martial arts tournament format will serve to bolster the Invicta Fighting Championships roster in 2018.
  
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• Joe Rogan: Conor McGregor Versus a Legit Threat Sells

  24-10-2017 19:09
  Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) color commentator Joe Rogan is all for seeing Conor McGregor vs. Tony Ferguson. McGregor is the reigning UFC lightweight title holder, but he’s got company. Earlier this month at UFC 216, Ferguson captured the interim lightweight title. “El Cucuy” submitted Kevin Lee in the third round. He then sent a message […]
  
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• Jesse Taylor, USADA differ on process that led to his one-year suspension

  24-10-2017 18:00
  Jesse Taylor and USADA don’t see eye to eye on the process that led him to accepting a one-year suspension for a positive drug test.
  Taylor, a UFC welterweight, told Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour that his failed drug test for the anti-estrogen agent clomiphene likely came from a tainted supplement. Taylor said that he didn’t appeal with USADA on those grounds, like many others have, because of the cost and inconvenience.The Ultimate Fighter 25 winner said it
  
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• Goiti Yamauchi signs new long-term deal with Bellator

  24-10-2017 16:00
  Goiti Yamauchi is not going anywhere.
  The Brazilian-Japanese lightweight, who submitted previously unbeaten Adam Piccolotti in September, has signed a new long-term deal with Bellator, MMA Fighting has confirmed with the promotion.
  Yamauchi has gone 3-0 in 11 months since moving up from featherweight, scoring first-round submissions over Piccolotti, Valeriu Mircea and Ryan Couture.
  The 24-year-old talent signed with Bellator in 2013, and won five of seven bouts at featherweight before going up t
  
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• Darren Till says Donald Cerrone was a ‘broken man’ at UFC Gdansk

  24-10-2017 15:00
  Darren Till has launched himself up the rankings with a stunning first-round knockout of Donald Cerrone in the UFC Gdansk main event on Saturday night.According to the Liverpudlian welterweight, he is thankful for Cerrone giving him the opportunity to face him, but admitted that it wasn’t the best decision to make for the former lightweight title contender.“Cowboy gave me the opportunity, he didn’t need to give me the opportunity and he did,” Till told Ariel Helwani on th
  
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• Marc Diakiese vs. Dan Hooker slated for UFC 219

  24-10-2017 14:30
  Marc Diakiese will get a chance to get back to winning ways following his first career loss to Drakkar Klose when he faces fellow prospect Dan Hooker at UFC 219 on Dec. 30 in Las Vegas.The UFC announced the fight through social media networks on Tuesday morning.It's official! @Marc_Diakieseheads to #UFC219 in Las Vegas to face Dan Hookeron Dec 30! pic.twitter.com/tyxcLPBkrm— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) October 24, 2017
  Diakiese and Hooker have been going back and forth on Twitter over the last
  
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• Morning Report: Joe Rogan speculates on whether Conor McGregor will fight Nate Diaz or Tony Ferguson next

  24-10-2017 14:00
  After coming up short in a spirited effort against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in August, the biggest story in MMA has been the impending return of the biggest star in the sport, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor, and who he will fight for his first title defense. A trilogy fight with Nate Diaz was the most widely speculated fight for McGregor, but after Tony Ferguson won the interim lightweight title in thrilling fight against Kevin Lee at UFC 216, suddenly the picture became a little murkier. M
  
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• Unfiltered Episode 140: Jon Anik and UFC Fight Night Poland Recap

  24-10-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Lead UFC play-by-play man Jon Anik calls in and talks to Jim and Matt about doing commentary for the UFC. Plus, the guys break down all the action from Gdansk over the weekend, and much more. Full EpisodeJon on how he got into broadcasting
  Jon on his "209" tattoo
  Jon on the rise of Aljo Sterling
  Jon on being petrified to first call fights for his good friends
  Jon on Overeem vs. Ngannou
  Jon on Brian Stann Read the Full Article Here
  
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• UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida Fantasy Cheat Sheet

  24-10-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  As the UFC embarks on a return to Brazil this weekend, a pivotal matchup in the middleweight division will headline in Sao Paulo, as noted knockout artist Derek Brunson looks to add a former champion to his resume when Lyoto Machida makes his return to action for the first time in over a year.  Brunson has been on the cusp of title contention during his UFC career but never quite reached that plateau, so he hopes a win over Machida will change all that when they clash on Saturday. In the co
  
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• UFC Announces Global Licensing Partnership with Opro

  24-10-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Las Vegas – UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced a new multi-year global licensing agreement with OPRO®, the world’s largest manufacturer of mouthguards. The partnership, which begins in 2018 and was negotiated by IMG, grants the oral protection company the rights to produce UFC branded mouthguards and provide bespoke guards to UFC athletes. “OPRO has been a world-renowned manufacturer of mouthguards for more than 20 years and
  
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• Top 5: Lyoto Machida’s Best Moments

  24-10-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  This Saturday, former UFC light heavyweight champion and middleweight title challenger Lyoto Machida returns to action after over two years away to face Derek Brunson in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Sao Paulo, Brazil.Owner of an enviable resume that includes victories over six former UFC champions and four UFC Hall of Famers, “The Dragon” is best known for his unique fighting style, which helped lead him to a number of impressive wins in the Octagon. Here are the Top Five.May
  
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• Three added to next month's Sydney event

  24-10-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  On Nov. 19 (Nov. 18 U.S. Time), fight fans at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia will see even more top-notch UFC action, as the promotion announced the addition of three more bouts to the Fight Night Sydney card.In the lightweight division, former teammates square off, as Will Brooks faces Nik Lentz. Plus, heavyweights Anthony Hamilton and Adam Wieczorek collide, and Australia's own Damien Brown returns to square off with Frank Camacho in a 155-pound matchup.The UFC Fight Night card, which i
  
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• Maia uninterested in Covington's trash talk, focused on fight

  24-10-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Demian Maia of Brazil celebrates after defeating Matt Brown of the United States in their welterweight bout during the UFC 198 at Arena da Baixada stadium on May 14, 2016 in Curitiba, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC)" align="center" />On his way to Saturday’s co-main event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Colby Covington has become quite skilled in the art of gamesmanship, as he’s basically picked a fight with the entire welterweight division. But what happens when he tries to verbal
  
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• Countdown to Sao Paulo: Part 1 - Top 5 Celebrations

  24-10-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Only athletes and their teams truly know all the effort put into a training camp, but fans can have a little taste of what it means to them when they celebrate after a big win.On our countdown to UFC Sao Paulo, we’ll revisit moments that highlighted previous events in the city in a five-piece retrospective. In this chapter, let’s look at the top five celebrations.*Listed in chronological orderJanuary 2013 - Vitor Belfort vs Michael Bisping (Watch on UFC FIGHT PASS)Right after his los
  
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• UFC 219 Officially Adds Dan Hooker vs. Marc Diakiese

  24-10-2017 05:48
  Lightweights Dan Hooker and Marc Diakiese are from different parts of the world, but the two will square off against one another in Las Vegas at UFC 219. Hooker (14-7), from New Zealand, has posted a 4-3 record since signing with the UFC. That includes a win over Ross Pearson this past June that earned […]
  
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• UFC Fight Night 119 This Saturday, Features Lyoto Machida vs. Derek Brunson

  24-10-2017 05:42
  Former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida returns to the Octagon for the first time since serving a suspension, as he welcomes Derek Brunson to Brazil at UFC Fight Night 119. The event takes place from the Ginasio do Ibirapuera in Sao Paulo and airs live on FOX Sports 1. Machida was handed a n […]
  
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• Promo: Bellator 186 Featuring Ryan Bader vs. Linton Vassell

  24-10-2017 05:38
  Bellator has put together a top-notch promo for the upcoming Bellator 186 event. The card features Ryan Bader defending his light heavyweight title against Linton Vassell in the main event on November 3 from the Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University. The main card airs live on Spike. Bader won the […]
  
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• Invicta FC: Amateur Tourney Winner will Receive Contract

  24-10-2017 05:35
  The winner of a special eight-woman amateur tournament scheduled for February at World Class Fight League 20 will receive a contract with Invicta FC. Invicta FC made the special announcement via Twitter: https://twitter.com/InvictaFights/status/921522286275915776/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mmafighting.com%2F2017%2F10%2F23%2F16524994%2Finvicta-fc-putting-contract-on-the-line-for-winner-of-2018-amateur-tournament No fighters have been announced for the event and Invi
  
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• Ian McCall on Signing With Rizin: Anyone Who Doubted me, F*ck You

  24-10-2017 04:52
  Ian McCall has a message for his doubters and it isn’t a friendly one. McCall recently asked for his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) release. The request was granted and he quickly signed with Rizin Fighting Federation. “Uncle Creepy” already has his first fight booked for Dec. 29 against Manel Kape. During a recent appearance on MMA […]
  
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• Cain Velasquez Blasts Jon Jones For Failed Drug Test: ‘That’s Bullsh*t’

  24-10-2017 04:16
  Cain Velasquez isn’t pleased with Jon Jones’ failed UFC 214 drug test. Velasquez’s teammate Daniel Cormier took on Jones back in July. The bout was for Cormier’s UFC light heavyweight title. Jones initially won the fight via third-round TKO. “Bones” was later flagged by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) for use of turinabol. After Jones’ […]
  
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• Invicta FC putting contract on the line for winner of 2018 amateur tournament

  24-10-2017 03:00
  An Invicta FC contract will be on the line Feb. 16 for the winner of an eight-woman amateur tournament at World Class Fight League 20.Invicta FC announced the news via Twitter this past weekend.
  Amateur fighters will have a chance to win a contract with Invicta FC through @worldclassFL’s first 8 Woman Tournament! pic.twitter.com/ndKKFWLycN— Invicta FC (@InvictaFights) October 20, 2017
  No fighters’ names or specifics were announced for the tournament. On social media, Invicta FC
  
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• Ratings Drop Continues as Bellator 185 Draws a 2017 Near-Worst 476K Live on Spike

  24-10-2017 02:58 via sherdog.com
  Recent Bellator MMA free agent acquisition Gegard Mousasi was able to escape with a win in his promotional debut at Bellator 185, but it wasn't enough to avoid another lackluster and down-trending television rating for the company.
  
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• Monday Morning Analyst: Kristina Williams kicks Heather Hardy

  24-10-2017 02:00
  In this episode of the podcast, we examine all of the results from UFC Gdansk and Bellator 185. We’ll look at Darren Till’s win over Donald Cerrone, Gegard Mousasi’s controversial victory over Alexander Shlemenko and go in depth on Kristina Williams’s vicious head kick and eventual TKO of Heather Hardy.
  
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• Marc Diakiese-Daniel Hooker Lightweight Affair Joins UFC 219 Undercard on Dec. 30

  24-10-2017 01:19 via sherdog.com
  No, it's not that lightweight fight, but UFC 219 has got a 155-pound contest on the card.
  
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• Takanori Gomi Hints at Return to Japan for New Year's Eve Fight via Instagram

  24-10-2017 00:21 via sherdog.com
  They say you can't go home again but that appears to be what Japanese MMA legend Takanori Gomi is trying to do.
  
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• Georges St-Pierre Says Michael Bisping Fears His Wrestling

  24-10-2017 00:15
  Georges St-Pierre believes Michael Bisping keeps bringing up his wrestling because he’s afraid of it. On Nov. 4, St-Pierre will challenge Bisping for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title at UFC 217. The championship bout will be held inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. It’ll be St-Pierre’s first bout since Nov. 2013. […]
  
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• Cain Velsaquez on Jon Jones fighting Daniel Cormier on PEDs: ‘That’s f*cking bullsh*t’

  24-10-2017 00:00
  Cain Velasquez is normally one of the most mild-mannered interviews in the fight game, but the former UFC heavyweight champion didn’t hold back his frustration once the topic of Jon Jones arose on Monday.
  Asked for his thoughts on Jones knocking out Velasquez’s teammate, UFC light heavyweight champion and American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) captain Daniel Cormier, with a third-round head kick at UFC 214 while competing with the anabolic steroid Turinabol in his system, Velasquez didn&r
  
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• Cain Velasquez on Jon Jones fighting Daniel Cormier on PEDs: ‘That’s f*cking bullsh*t’

  24-10-2017 00:00
  Cain Velasquez is normally one of the most mild-mannered interviews in the fight game, but the former UFC heavyweight champion didn’t hold back his frustration once the topic of Jon Jones arose on Monday.
  Asked for his thoughts on Jones knocking out Velasquez’s teammate, UFC light heavyweight champion and American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) captain Daniel Cormier, with a third-round head kick at UFC 214 while competing with the anabolic steroid Turinabol in his system, Velasquez didn&r
  
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