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• Antonio Rogerio Nogueira’s ‘B' sample comes back positive for banned diuretic

  29-11-2017 23:33
  Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has officially failed a drug test.
  The UFC light heavyweight requested his ‘B’ sample to be tested after an out-of-competition drug test administered on Sept. 27 came back positive for a diuretic called hydrochlorothiazide.
  Nogueira told MMA Fighting on Wednesday that the ‘B’ sample also came back positive for the same substance.
  "Minotouro", also known as "Lil' Nog", was pulled from a UFC on FOX 26 clash with Jared Cannonier on Dec. 16 after bein
  
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• With Nate Diaz Fight No Longer an Option, Tyron Woodley Elects to Undergo Shoulder Surgery

  29-11-2017 23:15 via sherdog.com
  Since fighting Nate Diaz at UFC 219 is apparently no longer an option, Tyron Woodley is going to make sure he is 100 percent healthy before he makes his next Octagon appearance.
  
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• Kelvin Gastelum on critics of Michael Bisping booking: ‘What would they be saying if he had won?’

  29-11-2017 23:00
  The UFC middleweight title picture may be muddied by two belts at the moment, but Kelvin Gastelum isn’t afraid to let it be known which titleholder he’s putting in his sights: UFC interim champion Robert Whittaker.
  “I want to fight the No. 1 guy, and he’s definitely the No. 1 ranked guy,” Gastelum said Monday on The MMA Hour. “I don’t care about the interim belt, I want to fight the No. 1 ranked guy and that’s Robert Whittaker. I think I deserve a
  
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• Report: Jacare Souza vs. Derek Brunson 2 Set to Headline UFC on FOX 27

  29-11-2017 22:20
  It looks like Jacare Souza and Derek Brunson will do battle again. ESPN first reported that Brunson signed a contract to fight Souza on Jan. 27. MMAFighting.com has confirmed with their sources that the match-up will indeed headline UFC on FOX 27. The event is set to take place inside the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North […]
  
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• Tyron Woodley responds to claim Nate Diaz fight was never offered: ‘Delusional Dana constantly demotes me as a fighter’

  29-11-2017 22:05
  Tyron Woodley has had enough.
  A day after UFC president Dana White told reporters that Woodley vs. Nate Diaz was never in the works for UFC 219, Woodley reached out to MMA Fighting to respond to White’s claim.
  “Delusional Dana constantly demotes me as a fighter when the job is to promote his fighters, especially champions,” Woodley said. “Why would I get in camp, and why would Nate give a 15 million dollar purse request if there was no fight? It’s obvious they haven
  
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• Michael McDonald, Valerie Letourneau make debuts at Bellator 191

  29-11-2017 22:00
  A pair of former UFC title contenders will make their Bellator debuts next month on the other side of the Atlantic.
  Bantamweight Michael McDonald will meet Peter Ligier in the main event of Bellator 191 in Newcastle, England, on Dec. 15, the company announced Wednesday.Additionally, Bellator announced that flyweight standout Valerie Letourneau will make her company debut on the same card, as she’ll meet Kate Jackson in the evening’s co-feature bout.
  McDonald (17-4) signed with Bellat
  
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• Middleweights Hector Lombard, C.B. Dollaway to Meet at UFC 222 on March 3

  29-11-2017 21:36 via sherdog.com
  Former Bellator middleweight king Hector Lombard will attempt to halt a four-fight skid when he faces C.B. Dollaway at UFC 22 on March 3.
  
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• Joe Rogan Wonders What It’ll Take to Get McGregor Back in MMA

  29-11-2017 21:32
  Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) color commentator Joe Rogan wants to know what would entice Conor McGregor to take another fight inside the Octagon. McGregor was last seen inside the Octagon back in Nov. 2016. He captured the UFC lightweight title following a second-round TKO victory over Eddie Alvarez. The “Notorious” one followed that up with […]
  
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• Jacare Souza vs. Derek Brunson 2 headlines UFC on FOX 27

  29-11-2017 21:30
  A rematch between Ronaldo Souza and Derek Brunson will headline UFC on FOX 27 in Charlotte, NC, on Jan. 27, MMA Fighting confirmed with sources following a report by ESPN.
  Souza (24-5, 1 no-contest) defeated Brunson (18-5) when they met for the first time inside the Strikeforce cage in 2012, scoring a 41-second knockout in San Diego. The Brazilian signed with the UFC the next year, and went on to win seven of his next nine fights.
  “Jacare”, who hasn’t competed since a second-ro
  
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• Derek Brunson-‘Jacare’ Clash Targeted for UFC on Fox 27 Headliner in Charlotte

  29-11-2017 21:20 via sherdog.com
  It appears that the rematch between Derek Brunson and Ronaldo Souza will go down on Brunson’s home soil.
  
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• Dana White opens up about Fabricio Werdum-Colby Covington altercation: 'You just can’t go around assaulting people’

  29-11-2017 21:00
  UFC fighters Fabricio Werdum and Colby Covington got into an altercation outside a hotel in Sydney, Australia, just days before the UFC’s recent event in the city. On Tuesdya, UFC president Dana White finally commented on the situation.
  Werdum, a former UFC heavyweight champion, was caught on tape throwing a bag containing a boomerang at Covington, a welterweight fighter, after both fighters exchanged a few words. “Vai Cavalo” wasn’t happy with Covington’s comments
  
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• Michael McDonald vs. Peter Ligier, Valerie Letourneau vs. Kate Jackson Top Bellator 191 in England

  29-11-2017 20:25 via sherdog.com
  Former UFC title challengers Michael McDonald and Valerie Letourneau will make their Bellator MMA debuts when the promotion heads to Newcastle, England, on Dec. 15.
  
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• Gabi Garcia, Takanori Gomi added to Rizin’s year-end cards in Japan

  29-11-2017 19:30
  Rizin Fighting Federation has announced new match-ups for its upcoming events in Saitama, Japan, including the return of Gabi Garcia and the promotional debut of Takanori Gomi.
  Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Garcia (4-0, 1 no-contest) will take on 53-year-old Shinobu Kandori (4-1) in a three-round, 95-kilogram bout on Dec. 29. Both fighters were originally scheduled to fight in 2016, but Kandori pulled out due to an injury.
  Garcia competed twice this year, but both of her fights in shootboxing and MMA
  
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• Khonry Gracie, Son of Royce Gracie, to Make Pro Debut at Bellator 192 on Jan. 20

  29-11-2017 18:12 via sherdog.com
  Khonry Gracie, the son of UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie, will make his professional mixed martial arts debut at Bellator 192.
  
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• UFC 218: Max Holloway vs. Jose Aldo 2 timeline

  29-11-2017 18:00
  Before UFC 218, check out the Max Holloway vs. Jose Aldo 2 timeline to see how the two fighters ended up in this title showdown at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
  
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• Takanori Gomi, Gabi Garcia Slated for Rizin Fighting Federation’s Year End Events

  29-11-2017 17:49 via sherdog.com
  Some notable names have been added to Rizin Fighting Federation’s year-end extravaganza.
  
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• Royce Gracie’s son Khonry signs with Bellator, debuts in January

  29-11-2017 17:30
  Khonry Gracie made his amateur MMA debut in September, and has already signed a contract with a top promotion.
  The son of MMA legend Royce Gracie defeated Ben Clark via decision in a three-round amateur welterweight bout in Memphis, and is now set to make his Bellator debut against a yet-to-be-defined opponent at Bellator 192 on Jan. 20. MMA Fighting confirmed the news following a report by Combate.
  Khonry Gracie, who wore Bellator gloves in his amateur bout in September, spoke with MMA Fighting
  
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• Ex-Kickboxing Star Gokhan Saki Out of Sophomore Octagon Appearance at UFC 219

  29-11-2017 17:29 via sherdog.com
  Gokhan Saki will not be making his second Octagon foray at UFC 219.
  
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• Ohio Athletic Commission to sanction 23 fighters, promoter after investigation into blood work falsification

  29-11-2017 17:00
  An investigation by the Ohio Athletic Commission (OAC) revealed widespread blood work falsification in the state — and now those involved in the scandal are facing sanctions.More than 20 fighters licensed by the commission were found to have falsified blood test records they submitted as part of their medical requirements to fight, per documents obtained Tuesday from the OAC by MMA Fighting though a public records request. The news was first reported last week by Bluegrass MMA.
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• Live Chat: UFC 218 preview, Conor McGregor rumors, TUF 26 Finale

  29-11-2017 15:30
  This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
  Today on the program, we'll look ahead to this weekend's combat sports crown jewel event, UFC 218. There are a number of events - EBI, Bellator, UFC, GLORY - worth paying attention to, but the best of the bunch is easily this one. Does Jose Aldo really have a chance to defeat Max Holloway? Will Francis Ngannou earn a title shot with a win over Alistair Overeem? What is the sleeper fight of the card? We'll get into all of it.
  Plus, Conor McGregor is
  
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• White Still Compares Ronda Rousey to Mike Tyson, Hopes “Rowdy” Retires

  29-11-2017 15:25
  UFC President Dana White has claimed that he ‘doesn’t want to see’ former bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey return to action Despite the MMA superstar being one of the biggest earners of revenue for the promotion, White thinks she would be better off enjoying her ‘private life’ and the wealth she accumulated in her years as […]
  
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• Dana White to Meet CM Punk at UFC 218 Regarding Potential Second Bout

  29-11-2017 15:05
  UFC President Dana White will discuss a potential second bout in the promotion with Punk at UFC 218 this Saturday in Detroit That is according to MMAFighting.com’s Marc Raimondi, who posted the information to Twitter on Tuesday: Dana White said CM Punk will be at UFC 218 in Detroit and the two will chat. White […]
  
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• Dana White on a Ronda Rousey comeback: ‘I don’t want to see it happen’

  29-11-2017 15:00
  LAS VEGAS — Dana White doesn’t know if Ronda Rousey will ever fight in the UFC again. And if she wanted to, the UFC president doesn’t think he’d be a big fan of the idea.
  “I wouldn’t want to see it,” White said Tuesday at a media lunch. “I wouldn’t want it to happen. I care about her. She’s got enough money. She’s got enough money and all that stuff. I don’t want to see it happen. It’s like Chuck Liddell. I was hearing
  
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• Conor McGregor’s Life ‘Could be in Very, Very Serious Danger’ According to Irish Reporter

  29-11-2017 14:29
  UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor’s alleged involvement in an ‘assault’ at a Dublin bar on Monday night could have ‘really serious’ consequences  According to reports, a man in his 50’s with ‘close links’ to a well-known convicted drug dealer was punched twice in the face. The incident happened following his intervention when a man believed […]
  
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• Morning Report: Joe Rogan on Conor McGregor’s recent issues: I’ll tell you one thing, he makes things fun

  29-11-2017 14:00
  They say idle hands are the devil’s workshop, and Conor McGregor seems to be proving the adage true. Having last competed in August, and with no new fight on the horizon, McGregor has nonetheless been grabbing headlines with a series of controversies over the past several weeks.
  In October, McGregor stirred up trouble when he was caught on camera using a homophobic slur multiple times backstage at a UFC event. A week later, McGregor issued an apology for the incident, but he quickly found
  
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• Brett Johns Looking for a Quick Stoppage Against Joe Soto

  29-11-2017 13:38
  Wales’ Brett Johns is hoping that he can push into the UFC bantamweight rankings with a victory in Las Vegas over Soto The Ultimate Fight Finale is set to go down on Friday night and the unbeaten fighter is confident that he can produce the goods in Las Vegas: “It’s a tough match-up, because stylistically […]
  
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• Bellator 189: Profiling Rising Prospect Chris Honeycutt

  29-11-2017 13:00
  Chris Honeycutt knows he has a tremendous opportunity before him this Friday night when he co-headlines Bellator 189 vs. Rafael Lovato Jr. Honeycutt, who has won four in a row to improve his record to 10-1 overall, could make a big statement in the middleweight division with a victory over Lovato. Earlier this year, “The […]
  
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• Michelle Waterson Appears on Steve Harvey’s Steve TV Show [VIDEO]

  29-11-2017 12:33
  UFC women’s strawweight contender Michelle Waterson dropped in to discuss her upcoming UFC 218 bout with Tecia Torres with Steve Harvey “The Karate Hottie” also showed Harvey a new move. Waterson has the opportunity to further her case for a title shot. Currently occupying the number 6 slot on the UFC’s official strawweight rankings, the 31-year-old […]
  
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• UFC 218 Embedded Episode 2: Max Holloway Hits Aldo at the Mall

  29-11-2017 11:40
  With UFC 218 a matter of days away, UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway goes shopping while former champion Jose Aldo reflects on his slip into the ‘comfort zone’ The cameras caught up with Holloway as he visited the Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, Michigan, taking the time to visit the store which shares its name […]
  
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• UFC Fight Night 124: Paige VanZant vs. Jessica-Rose Clark Official

  29-11-2017 11:12
  Following months of speculation, accusations of ‘fight ducking’ and a couple of botched fights, Paige VanZant has been returns at UFC Fight Night 124 on Jan. 14 The promotion confirmed the news on Tuesday, following heavy speculation linking “12 Gauge” to Clark. OFFICIAL! St. Louis, we have a good one for you. It's @PaigeVanzantUFC vs @MissJessyJess […]
  
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• Dana White Draws Comparisons Between Conor McGregor & Jon Jones

  29-11-2017 10:45
  UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor may be exhibiting some worrying behavioral traits reminiscent of previous light heavyweight champion Jon Jones That is according to UFC President Dana White. White answered questions regarding the escalating rumors linking McGregor with an alleged assault on a man in a bar in Dublin. The 48-year-old does not believe that […]
  
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• Dana White Would be ‘Super Pissed’ if GSP Vacates his 185-Pound Title

  29-11-2017 10:21
  UFC President Dana White claims that suggestions middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre will not defend his title are ‘not what he wants to hear’ White recently made the comments at a media lunch at UFC headquarters.   “I don’t want to hear that. That’s not what I want to hear,” White said. “I want to hear […]
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter 26 - Episode 12 Recap

  29-11-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
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  The first ever UFC women's flyweight title fight is official following the season finale of The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion.The last episode of the season featured the matchup between No. 1 seed Roxanne Modafferi from Team Gaethje and No. 12 seed Sijara Eubanks from Team Alvarez. In the hours leading up to the fight, Modafferi stayed calm and composed as she worked with her coach Justin Gaethje on a plan to tire Eubanks out round after round, betting on a tough weight cut dra
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter 26 - Ep. 12 Preview

  29-11-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  The first ever UFC women's flyweight champion will be crowned on Friday, with the second half of this historic title fight about to be revealed on the season finale of The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion. This week will feature a fight between No. 1 seed Roxanne Modafferi and No. 12 seed Sijara Eubanks to determine who will move on to the live finale in Las Vegas on Dec. 1 to face Nicco Montano, who punched her ticket last week with an impressive win against former Invicta FC champion Bar
  
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• Sergio Pettis wants more than to be just a fighter, he wants to be champ

  29-11-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  There are pros and cons to having a famous last name and following in the footsteps of an accomplished, acclaimed sibling.Over the first three years of his UFC career, Sergio Pettis wrestled with that reality, arriving in the UFC three months after his older brother Anthony had ascended to the top of the lightweight division. Expectations were high, both because the then 20-year-old newcomer had amassed a 9-0 record with six stoppages over the course of two years on the regional circuit, but als
  
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• Reasons to watch UFC 218 on Pay Per View

  29-11-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2 goes down Saturday night on Pay-Per-View from Detroit, Michigan and is absolutely stacked.The headlining title rematch between Max Holloway and legend Jose Aldo takes top billing, but below that are four fights packed with title implications in four different weight classes.These are your reasons to watch UFC 218.Can “Blessed” maintain the streak?Only Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, Demetrious Johnson and Georges St-Pierre have won more consecutive fights in t
  
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• Fighting off emotion and instincts is when Alvarez is at his best

  29-11-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Rolling into Detroit Rock City, Eddie Alvarez can’t wait for Saturday night to arrive.“I want Saturday to be here already,” said the former lightweight champion, in town to battle Justin Gaethje in a fight that Alvarez believes will determine the most violent man in the UFC.Given their respective histories inside the cage, it’s hard to argue with the Philadelphia native’s assessment.Before he rose to the top of the 155-pound ranks in the UFC, Alvarez spent nearly a
  
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• Cormier defends crown against Oezdemir at UFC 220

  29-11-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  After a career-best 2017 campaign that saw him defeat three contenders in succession, Volkan Oezdemir will begin 2018 with a shot at championship gold when he faces Daniel Cormier for the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 220 in Boston on Jan. 20.UFC 220, which airs live on Pay-Per-View, takes place at TD Garden. Tickets go on sale on Dec. 15.Eager to defend his crown once more, two-time Olympian Daniel Cormier is adding to his legacy with each fight, and after defeating the likes of Alexander
  
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• Brunson meets Jacare in January rematch in NC

  29-11-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  More than five years after their first bout, surging middleweight contender Derek Brunson will get a chance to even the score with fellow 185-pound standout Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, as they meet in the main event of UFC on FOX in Charlotte, North Carolina on Jan. 27.Tickets for Jacare-Brunson 2, which takes place at Spectrum Center, go on sale on Dec. 15.A native of Wilmington, the No. 7-ranked Brunson will fight in his home state for the first time since 2010, and after back-to-back knockouts of
  
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• TUF Finale 26 Will Feature Play-By-Play Debut of Dan Hellie

  29-11-2017 05:54
  Dan Hellie, who helped call the action for Dana White’s “Contender Series” earlier this year, will make his event debut for the UFC Friday night, calling The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale. Joining Hellie will be Daniel Cormier for the FOX Sports 1 broadcast that features the crowning of the first-ever UFC female flyweight champion. Hellie, […]
  
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• UFC 219: Khalil Rountree Receives New Opponent at UFC 219

  29-11-2017 05:37
  Gokhan Saki has been forced out of UFC 219, leaving Khalil Rountree to take on Michal Oleksiejczuk. No reason was given by the promotion for the exit of Saki. Rountree, a former Ultimate Fighter runner-up, has won back-to-back fights over Daniel Jolly and Paul Craig. Both victories came via finish in the first round. Oleksiejczuk […]
  
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• Gokhan Saki out, Khalil Rountree gets new opponent for UFC 219

  29-11-2017 05:30
  Gokhan Saki won’t be competing at UFC 219.The kickboxing legend has been forced to withdraw from his light heavyweight contestwith Khalil Rountree that was set to go down in the last UFC event of 2017 – UFC 219. The news was announced by the promotion on Tuesday, there was no information given on why Saki had to pull out of the fight.Rountree will still be competing on the card, as UFC newcomer Michal Oleksiejczuk will be stepping up to replace Saki.The Ultimate Fighter 23 runner-up
  
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• The MMA Hour - 411 - Emil Meek

  29-11-2017 04:56
  Emil Meek will update us on whether he's fighting at UFC 219 against Kamaru Usman.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 411 - Matt Mitrione

  29-11-2017 04:53
  Matt Mitrione will discuss the upcoming Bellator heavyweight tournament and his rematch against Roy Nelson.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 411 - Tiffany van Soest

  29-11-2017 04:49
  Glory kickboxing champion (and MMA fighter) Tiffany van Soest joins us in studio.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 411- Rory MacDonald

  29-11-2017 04:44
  Rory MacDonald will talk about his upcoming Bellator welterweight title fight against Douglas Lima.
  
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• The MMA Hour - 411- Paige VanZant

  29-11-2017 04:39
  Paige VanZant will discuss her return to action following a recent health setback.
  
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• Invicta FC 26 Promo: Jennifer Maia Defends vs. Agnieszka Niedzwiedz

  29-11-2017 04:33
  Jennifer Maia defends her Invicta FC flyweight title next month against Agnieszka Niedzwiedz in the main event of Invicta FC 26. The card takes place from the Scottish Rite Temple in Kansas City, airing live on UFC Fight Pass. Maia (14-4-1) holds a recent victory over current Ultimate Fighter finalist Roxanne Modafferi. She is on […]
  
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• The MMA Hour - 411 - Ben Askren

  29-11-2017 04:29
  Ben Askren will talk about his retirement fight win over Shinya Aoki this past weekend and where he goes from here.
  
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• UFC President Dana White Will Be ‘Super Pissed’ if GSP Doesn’t Defend Middleweight Crown

  29-11-2017 04:27 via sherdog.com
  According to UFC President Dana White, Georges St. Pierre doesn’t have a lot of options if he wants to keep fighting in the Octagon.
  
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