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• Bellator 189 Live Quick Main Card Results: Budd vs. Blencowe 2

  01-12-2017 23:24
  Bellator 189 is going down today (Dec. 1). The action takes place inside the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. In the main event, Julia Budd will put her women’s featherweight title on the line against Arlene Blencowe. In the co-main event, middleweights Rafael Lovato Jr. vs. Chris Honeycuttwill clash. The main card of Bellator […]
  
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• Bellator 189 Preliminary Results & Live Stream Tonight (Dec. 1) at 7 p.m. ET

  01-12-2017 23:09
  We’re just hours away from the main card of Bellator 189. Before the Spike portion of the card airs, you can watch the Bellator 189 preliminaries right here on MMANews.com. The prelims begin at 7 p.m. ET. There’s plenty of preliminary action, including a tilt between Marcos Galvao and Sam Sicilia. Ky Bennett and Stephanie […]
  
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• Thiago Silva won't discuss Ramzan Kadyrov's controversies, focuses on Glory debut

  01-12-2017 23:00
  The involvement of Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of the Russian republic of Chechnya, with professional fighters became a controversial topic in the MMA world after his remarks against homosexuals, but some fighters don’t link both worlds.
  UFC veteran Thiago Silva, who scored a second-round knockout win under the ACB banner in Austria earlier this month, and is scheduled to make his kickboxing debut against John King at Friday’s Glory 48 in New York, has ties with Kadyrov’s fighti
  
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• Joe Soto believes fear of first loss could affect unbeaten Brett Johns

  01-12-2017 22:30
  Take a peek at the Bellator history books and you’ll see Joe Soto’s name etched in the early chapters.
  Back in 2009 when the budding promotion was making a name for itself with tournaments featuring undiscovered talent from across the globe, Soto beat three men in three months to become the first-ever Bellator featherweight champion. At the time, Soto was 22 years old with just seven pro bouts on his resume.
  That triumph was part of a 9-0 start to Soto’s career, and in his firs
  
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• Jessica Andrade vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz Set For UFC Orlando

  01-12-2017 22:27
  Two high-level strawweights in Jessica Andrade and Karolina Kowalkiewicz will do battle. Andrade vs. Kowalkiewicz is set to take place on Feb. 24 in Orlando, Florida. Sources close to Combate confirmed the news earlier today (Dec. 1). Andrade is currently the second ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strawweight. Kowalkiewicz sits at the fourth position. There […]
  
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• Best Fight Odds And Potential Plays For UFC 218

  01-12-2017 22:16
  Tonight starts another loaded weekend in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. Bellator, Combate Americas, and the UFC kick everything off by all having events airing LIVE and FREE on cable tonight. The weekend ends with the much anticipated UFC 218 taking place in Detroit, MI. If you are anything like me you may dabble […]
  
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• Watch: UFC 218 Ceremonial Weigh-Ins Live Tonight (Dec. 1) at 6 p.m. ET

  01-12-2017 22:14
  The early morning UFC 218 weigh-ins have wrapped up, now catch the ceremonial weigh-ins later in the evening. Tomorrow night (Dec. 1), the UFC will hold an event inside Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. UFC 218’s main card will air live on pay-per-view. Headlining the card will be a featherweight title rematch between champion […]
  
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• UFC 218 Embedded, Episode 5: ‘You will sleep’

  01-12-2017 21:54
  In this episode of UFC 218 Embedded, Francis Ngannou has a message for Alistair Overeem, Max Holloway trains, Justin Gaethje tells his favorite Holloway story, the fighters do media day, and more.
  
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• Bellator 189 live stream online

  01-12-2017 21:00
  Watch the Bellator 189 live stream online on MMA Fighting for the preliminary card at 7 p.m. ET. The fight card for this portion of the event is as follows and can be watched below:
  Undercard (MMA Fighting at 7 p.m. ET)
  Andrew Parker vs. Frank Patterson
  Rick Gutierrez vs. Gaston Bolanos
  Alec Williams vs. Mandel Nallo
  Brandon Phillips vs. Jordan Howard
  Juliana Velasquez vs. Na Liang
  Sam Sicilia vs. Marcos Galvao
  Thomas Lopez vs. Cris Williams
  Brian Grinnell vs. Kemmyelle Haley
  Ky Bennett vs. Step
  
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• Henry Cejudo to Dillashaw: It’s a Whole New Ball Game at Flyweight

  01-12-2017 20:43
  Henry Cejudo warns T.J. Dillashaw that a flyweight run may not go so well. Reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight title holder Dillashaw has been clamoring for a “super fight” against flyweight king Demetrious Johnson. Dillashaw has even accused “Mighty Mouse” of being too scared to take the fight. Cejudo, who has challenged Johnson for […]
  
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• Victory over Joe Soto will convince Brett Johns that he’s ready for the 135 elite

  01-12-2017 20:30
  Welshman Brett Johns could be on the verge of entering the bantamweight rankings should he manage to claim victory over Joe Soto at The Ultimate Fighter finale on Friday night in Paradise, Las Vegas.The former Cage Warriors and Titan FC champion has claimed two decisions thus far under the UFC banner, but he has prepared himself for the “the hardest fifteen minutes of his life” against Soto, knowing that only his best efforts will allow him to leave the Octagon with his unbeaten reco
  
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• UFC 218 ‘Holloway vs Aldo 2’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring

  01-12-2017 20:28 via sherdog.com
  Sherdog's live UFC 218 coverage kicks off Saturday at approximately 6:15 p.m. ET from the Llttle Caesars Arena in Detroit.
  
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• ‘The Ultimate Fighter 26’ Finale Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring

  01-12-2017 20:28 via sherdog.com
  Sherdog's live “The Ultimate Fighter” 26 Finale coverage kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
  
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• Bellator 189 ‘Budd vs. Blencowe 2’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring

  01-12-2017 20:28 via sherdog.com
  Sherdog's live Bellator 189coverage kicks off Friday at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET from the WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Okla.
  
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• Tiffany Van Soest says she’s sexually harassed on social media ‘at least once a day’

  01-12-2017 20:00
  Tiffany Van Soest says a day rarely goes by when she doesn’t receive an inappropriate, sexual comment on Instagram. Earlier this month, she put her foot down — and put a troll on blast.
  The Glory women’s super bantamweight champion and Invicta FC fighter posted a screenshot of the page of the person she said has continually harassed her on the social media platform, telling her fans to “feel free to show him the love he deserves.” @that.second.fish likes to harass m
  
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• Donald Cerrone Returning to Lightweight, Will Have Lighter Schedule

  01-12-2017 19:01
  Donald Cerrone is done throwing leather in the welterweight division. The “Cowboy” went 4-3 as a 170-pounder under the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) banner. In his last outing, Cerrone was starched by undefeated prospect Darren Till. It was Cerrone’s third straight defeat. During a recent appearance on “The Fighter and the Kid” podcast, Cerrone said […]
  
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• Sean O’Malley wanted main event slot for UFC debut, eyeing double bonus against Terrion Ware

  01-12-2017 18:30
  “Sugar” Sean O’Malley banked his second straight viral knockout when he appeared on Dan White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series in August and scored a brutal overhand right finish against Alfred Khashakyan.After posting a video of a post-fight celebratory blunt with Snoop Dogg, the colorful MMA Lab proponent’s stock rose exponentially.O’Malley set to make his UFC debut on Friday night against Terrion Ware, in what he believes will be his first steps in a &ldquo
  
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• Donald Cerrone Plans Return to Lightweight With Less Demanding Fight Schedule

  01-12-2017 18:14 via sherdog.com
  After the first three-fight losing streak of his professional career, Donald Cerrone is returning to 155 pounds.
  
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• UFC 218 Weigh-in Results: Max Holloway, Jose Aldo Given Final Go-Ahead in Detroit

  01-12-2017 17:57 via sherdog.com
  Jose Aldo ruled the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s featherweight division for nearly five years, and by the looks of it, he wants his old job back.
  
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• UFC Fight Night 124 Update: Doo Ho Choi, Jeremy Stephens to Clash in St. Louis

  01-12-2017 17:48 via sherdog.com
  A featherweight bout pitting Doo Ho Choi against Jeremy Stephens has been added to the UFC Fight Night 124 lineup.
  
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• Cris Cyborg: Edmond Tarverdyan is ‘crazy’ to still push Ronda Rousey fight

  01-12-2017 16:00
  DETROIT, Mich. — A fight with Ronda Rousey was once a dream for Cris Cyborg, but the UFC women’s featherweight champ believes her rival now needs to do rebuild her reputation if that dream match were to ever become a reality, given the divergent paths they’ve taken.
  In the past two years, Rousey has seemingly abandoned the MMA world after suffering back-to-back knockout losses, while Cyborg capped off a 12-year unbeaten stretch with a dominant TKO win over Tonya Evinger in July
  
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• UFC 218 Live Weigh-in Results: Holloway & Aldo Tip The Scales

  01-12-2017 15:26
  The UFC 218 weigh-in results are underway. Today (Dec. 1), the early morning weigh-ins are taking place. Featherweight title holder Max Holloway and his opponent Jose Aldo will tip the scales. Other fighters such as Alistair Overeem and Francis Ngannou. Peep the live results below: Main Card (PPV) Max Holloway (145) vs. Jose Aldo Alistair […]
  
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• UFC 218 weigh-in video

  01-12-2017 14:59
  At the UFC 218 weigh-ins, all 26 fighters taking part in Saturday night's UFC 218 fights will step on the scale Friday, and we'll have the live video here at MMA Fighting.
  In the main event, Max Holloway and Jose Aldo have to make the featherweight limit of 145 pounds.
  The UFC 218 official weigh-ins are at 9 a.m. ET, and MMA Fighting will have the live video and results.
  The UFC 218 ceremonial weigh-in is at 6 p.m. ET.
  Check out the UFC 218 weigh-in results below.
  Main card (PPV at 10 p.m. ET)
  M
  
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• The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale predictions

  01-12-2017 14:30
  Well, the first women’s flyweight champion will be crowned on Friday night at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale. Underdogs Sijara Eubanks and Nicco Montano were supposed to battle for the belt in the main event of the card, but Eubanks had to withdraw from the bout and now veteran Roxanne Modafferi will take her place. Apart from the women’s flyweight title fight, this card also features the promotional debut of DWTNCS star Sean O'Malley, and an interesting women’s flyweight bout
  
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• Morning Report: Donald Cerrone says he's moving back to lightweight, reducing fight frequency

  01-12-2017 14:00
  For the better part of six years, Donald Cerrone was a world-class lightweight. He won the WEC title in 2009, and he remained one of the best in the world at the weight class up until he challenged for the UFC title in 2015. Cerrone came up short in that fight and afterwards, with limited prospects for another title shot anytime soon, he made the move up a weight division where he immediately was very successful, rattling off four wins and finding himself on the cusp of a title eliminator bout.R
  
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• X-Ray: Coaches give their thoughts on Holloway-Aldo

  01-12-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  If you ask a group of people to analyze the first bout between Max Holloway and Jose Aldo that took place at UFC 212 in June, the evaluation would basically be the same: the Brazilian won the first round, the second was closer and the knockout came in the third.But what do the athletes’ coaches think about the first encounters between their pupils? I talked to Andre Pederneiras and Ivan Flores to find that out, and also what their thoughts are on the rematch, which takes place this Saturda
  
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• UFC 218: Holloway vs Aldo 2 - Official Weigh-in Results

  01-12-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  UFC 218: Holloway vs Aldo 2, which features the featherweight title bout between champion Max Holloway and former champion Jose Aldo and a heavyweight co-main event between Alistair Overeem and Francis Ngannou, airs live on Pay Per View on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 10pm/7pm ETPT from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.Four prelim bouts will air live and free on FS1 starting at 8pm/5pm ETPT. One prelim bout will air live on UFC FIGHT PASS starting at 7:30pm/4:30pm ETPT.Main Event: UFC Featherwei
  
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• TUF 26 Finale: Fight by Fight Preview

  01-12-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  ROXANNE MODAFFERI VS NICCO MONTANOWhat a Cinderella story it will be for either Roxanne Modafferi or Nicco Montano to walk away with the UFC women’s flyweight title in tonight’s main event. Modafferi as the beloved vet who finally has her chance to pick up UFC gold after a twist of fate landed her in this fight, and Montano as the underdog who fought the odds all season long to get here after she was pondering hanging up the gloves. Of course, they have to fight first, and Modafferi
  
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• The 10: Dynamite December closes out electric 2017

  01-12-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  The days are shorter, nights are longer and there is a nip in the air. Somehow, we’ve worked our way back around to the final month of the year, a time traditionally filled with holiday cheer, festive gatherings and a whole lot of outstanding fight cards.December has become one of the premier months on the UFC’s annual calendar, boasting a pair of Pay-Per-View events, an Ultimate Fighter Finale and the final offering on “Big FOX.” This year, a fun little fight card in Fre
  
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• Stephens vs Choi set for St. Louis

  01-12-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Two of the most exciting featherweights in the world will square off in St. Louis this January, as hard-hitting Jeremy Stephens faces "The Korean Superboy," Dooho Choi, at Scottrade Center on Sunday, Jan. 14.UFC Fight Night airs on FS1. Tickets go on sale on Dec. 8A ten-year Octagon vet, the No. 8-ranked Stephens is still going strong at 31, as evidenced by his September Fight of the Night victory over Gilbert Melendez. Now ready to continue his march to the top of the 145-pound weight class, he
  
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• Reyes preparing for the next level ahead of UFC 218

  01-12-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Dominick Reyes celebrates his knockout victory over Joachim Christensen at Fight Night Oklahoma City" align="center" />Dominick Reyes had a couple good weeks between his UFC debut win over Joachim Christensen and his UFC 218 bout with Jeremy Kimball tomorrow in Detroit. He might have even had several, but two in particular stood out when he got to give his two weeks’ notice at his IT job and become a full-time fighter.Best weeks ever?“I don’t know about the best two weeks of
  
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• O'Malley, Meerschaert thrill in TUF finale main card action

  01-12-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  O’MALLEY vs WARE “The Sugar Show” returned to Las Vegas Friday night, and after an impressive effort on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series in the summer, Sean O’Malley had a successful UFC debut at the Park Theater, winning a hard-fought three-round unanimous decision over Terrion Ware.O’Malley (9-0) came out throwing a variety of strikes at Ware (17-6) in the opening minute before Ware locked up the Arizonan briefly. After breaking, O’Malley we
  
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• Montano unfazed by the potential target on her back

  01-12-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  From the 14th seed to a world championship fight, Nicco Montano has surprised a lot of people on her way to tonight’s Ultimate Fighter main event against Roxanne Modafferi. Including herself.“Oh yeah, one hundred percent,” she laughs. “But I kept faking it until I made it. After a couple days of practice with my teammates, I was like, well, I deserve to be here and I can fight like the rest of them with the other 15 best girls in the world. And I believed it.”Unhera
  
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• Montano looks every bit the champ in TUF Finale main event

  01-12-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  MONTANO vs MODAFFERINicco Montano kicks Roxanne Modafferi in their women's flyweight championship bout during the TUF Finale event inside Park Theater on December 01, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)" align="center" /> There would be no glass slipper for Nicco Montano in The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale at the Park Theater in Las Vegas on Friday night. Instead, Cinderella received a gold championship belt, as the 14th seeded Montano capped off an improbable run on th
  
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• Janes, Ostovich, Dobson highlight all-finish prelims at TUF Finale

  01-12-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  DE LA ROSA vs MARKS In TUF 26 Finale prelim action at Park Theater in Las Vegas, Team Gaethje’s Montana De La Rosa made quick work of Team Alvarez’ Christina Marks Friday night, submitting her opponent via first-round submission.A furious striking exchange to start the bout went in Marks’ favor, but De La Rosa quickly tied her foe up. After a brief spell in the clinch, Marks caught a kick and the fight went to the mat, but De La Rosa locked up an armbar and the San Diegan tappe
  
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• EA Sports UFC 3 Beta is Now Open to All Players on Xbox One and Playstation 4

  01-12-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  REDWOOD CITY, CA – December 1, 2017 – Today, the EA SPORTS™ UFC® 3 beta officially became available to everyone on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. Fans can download and play the beta right now through Monday, December 4 at 11:59 p.m. PST. The open beta offers multiple game modes: Fight Now, Online Quick Fight, Practice Mode and UFC Ultimate Team. In all game modes, players will get their first hands-on experience with Real Player Motion (RPM) Tech, a revolutionary new EA SP
  
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• Bennett happy to have flyweight be her new home

  01-12-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  Where does DeAnna Bennett come from?“California,” she answers sheepishly. No, what planet?“Oh, I don’t know,” she laughs. “I wonder all the time. I’m just a weird kid, I do what I want.”And what a beautiful thing that is. Whether she’s joking with friends, sparring with detractors on social media or doing Gilbert Gottfried impressions (don’t ask), the 33-year-old isn’t just a breath of fresh air for the UFC’s new flyweight d
  
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• A confident Ngannou makes prediction for Overeem

  01-12-2017 07:00 via ufc.com
  The world looks upon Francis Ngannou in awe. His superhero muscles and freight train speed and power has combined to create a level of hype in the heavyweight division maybe never seen before.But Ngannou speaks about his skills and his 5-0 UFC record (four knockouts and one submission) as just a matter of fact. The hype is “The Predator’s” reality and he remains unfazed by the attention, expectations or pressure.Walking the halls of the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas th
  
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• TUF 26 Results: Montano vs. Modafferi

  01-12-2017 06:05
  MMA Fighting has TUF 26 results for the Montano vs. Modafferi event Friday night at the Park Theater in Paradise, Nev.
  In the main event, Nicco Montano will try to continue her remarkable run when she squares off against veteran fighter Roxanne Modafferi for the TUF 26 title.
  Check out TUF 26 results below.
  Main card (FS1 at 10 p.m. ET)
  Nicco Montano vs. Roxanne Modafferi
  Sean O’Malley vs. Terrion Ware
  Barb Honchak vs. Lauren Murphy
  Eric Spicely vs. Gerald Meerschaert
  Deanna Bennett vs. Me
  
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• Video: TUF Talk Hands out Year-End Awards Following 26th Season

  01-12-2017 06:03
  Following the conclusion of The Ultimate Fighter 26 on Wednesday night, Michael Bisping and Karyn Bryant handed out year-ending awards for the series. The 26th season of the reality series featured female flyweights competing to be the first-ever 125-pound champion in the UFC. Several awards were handed out, including one for the “Best Performance in […]
  
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• Bellator 189 Results: Budd vs. Blencowe

  01-12-2017 06:00
  MMA Fighting has Bellator 189 results for the Budd vs. Blencowe event Friday at the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Okla.
  In the main event, Julia Budd will defend her Bellator featherweight title against Arlene Blencowe.
  Check out Bellator 189 results below.
  Main card (SPIKE at 9 p.m. ET)
  Julia Budd vs.. Arlene Blencowe
  Rafael Lovato Jr. vs. Chris Honeycutt
  Hisaki Kato vs. Chili Njokuani
  David Rickels vs. Adam Piccolotti
  Undercard (MMA Fighting at 7 p.m. ET)
  Sam Sicilia vs. Marcos Galvao
  
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• UFC Fight Night 124: Jeremy Stephens-Doo Ho Choi Official for St. Louis

  01-12-2017 05:20
  Featherweights Jeremy Stephens and Doo Ho Choi will collide under the Arch in St. Louis this January. The bout was made official late Thursday night for UFC Fight Night 124, which takes place January 14 from the Scottrade Center. Stephens (26-14), a native of Iowa, is looking for his second consecutive victory after topping former […]
  
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• Jeremy Stephens vs. Doo Ho Choi slated for UFC St. Louis

  01-12-2017 04:47
  A barnburner of a featherweight fight is heading to UFC St. Louis.
  Fan-friendly 145-pound contenders Jeremy Stephens and Doo Ho Choi have been slated to clash on Jan. 14 at UFC St. Louis. The UFC announced the booking late Thursday night.
  Stephens (26-14) looks to continue his upwards momentum after scoring a ‘Fight of the Night’ win over Gilbert Melendez at UFC 215.In total, Stephens has won six of his 11 contests since moving down from lightweight to the featherweight division in 2
  
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• UFC’s Amanda Lemos fails USADA drug test, facing anti-doping policy violation

  01-12-2017 04:00
  A UFC women’s fighter has been flagged by USADA.
  Amanda Lemos, who has one fight for the promotion, failed a drug test stemming from a sample collected Nov. 8, the UFC announced Thursday. The Brazilian fighter is facing a UFC anti-doping policy violation and sanctions from USADA.
  Lemos (6-1-1) lost to Leslie Smith via second-round TKO at UFC Glasgow in July. Prior to that, the 30-year-old fighter was undefeated fighting in her home country.
  
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• Holly Holm UFC 219 media scrum

  01-12-2017 03:32
  DETROIT, Mich. — At UFC 218 media day, Holly Holm discussed her upcoming UFC 219 fight against Cris Cyborg, why she's been able to overcome tough losses unlike Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, being one of USADA's most tested athletes, and much more.
  
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• Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields talks training with Cris Cyborg, having no interest in MMA

  01-12-2017 03:15
  DETROIT, Mich. — At UFC 218 media day, boxing champion Claressa Shields talks about training with Cris Cyborg, how they met, Cyborg's UFC 219 fight against Holly Holm, the chances she ever tries MMA, and much more.
  
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• Cris Cyborg UFC 219 media scrum

  01-12-2017 03:01
  DETROIT, Mich. — During UFC 218 fight week, Cris Cyborg discusses her UFC 219 fight with Holly Holm, Ronda Rousey's coach Edmond Tarverdyan's recent comments, boxing in the future, and much more.
  
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• UFC 218: Fourth Episode of Embedded Features Custom Suits, Ice Skates

  01-12-2017 02:14
  The fourth episode of the UFC 218 “Embedded” series has been released ahead of Saturday’s event. In this edition, we get to see UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway take on a custom suit fitting complete with ice skates as the proud Hawaiian braves the Michigan cold. Former champions Jose Aldo and Eddie Alvarez begin their […]
  
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• UFC 218 Embedded, Episode 4: ‘I’m Max Blessed Holloway, I’m here to kill you'

  01-12-2017 01:58
  In the fourth episode of UFC 218 Embedded, Max Holloway tries on a new suit and goes ice skating, the UFC 218 fighters attend open workouts and Eddie Alvarez gets in a good run.
  
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• Combate 19 ‘Queen Warriors’ Weigh-In Results: Kyra Batara-Paulina Granados Official

  01-12-2017 01:26
  Kyra Batara and Paulina Granados will settle their differences Friday night in the main event of Combate 19: Queen Warriors from the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio. Both fighters weighed in on Thursday, with Batara missing the 106-pound limit for the atomweight contest. She weighed in at 107.4, with Granados coming in at 105.5. The […]
  
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