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• Max Holloway opens as sizable favorite over Frankie Edgar at UFC 222

  10-01-2018 23:00
  Oddsmakers have faith that 2018 really is the “Blessed” era.
  UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway opened as a sizable betting favorite over Frankie Edgar on Wednesday ahead of their March 3 contest at UFC 222. Holloway was listed as a nearly 3-to-1 favorite (-280) to defeat Edgar (+225) in the opening betting lines, courtesy of Bovada.
  UFC 222 takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event is scheduled to air on pay-per-view.
  Holloway vs. Edgar was initially sl
  
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• UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson Undergoes Successful Shoulder Surgery

  10-01-2018 21:55 via sherdog.com
  Demetrious Johnson underwent shoulder surgery on Wednesday to fix an issue that had been giving him pain since December.
  
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• Retired UFC Vet Rafael Natal Named President of Dominance MMA’s Brazilian Branch

  10-01-2018 21:35 via sherdog.com
  Rafael Natal will remain involved in mixed martial arts following his retirement from active competition in the sport.
  
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• ‘I’m not a Conor McGregor, I’m not Afraid to Fight’ – TJ Dillashaw

  10-01-2018 21:30
  UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw wants to prove a point in becoming just the second fighter to hold two titles in the promotion at the same time. The first man to do so was Conor McGregor, who captured the lightweight title in Nov. 2015 having won the featherweight version less than a year earlier. Just […]
  
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• Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor exchange shots over alleged ‘cartel’ issues

  10-01-2018 21:19
  Maybe Floyd Mayweather is angling for a rematch with Conor McGregor. Or maybe it’s just Floyd being Floyd.
  Either way, the undefeated boxing superstar came out swinging at the UFC lightweight champion over Twitter on Wednesday.I already fucked you up in 2017 now they about to fuck you up in 2018. You’re about to start your new year off with a bang ⛏ ⚰️ pic.twitter.com/upaRfLbgvJ— Floyd Mayweather (@FloydMayweather) January 10, 2018The allegation alluded to i
  
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• Max Holloway Opens as Sizable Favorite in Title Defense Against Frankie Edgar at UFC 222

  10-01-2018 21:13 via sherdog.com
  Max Holloway will be a large betting favorite to retain his featherweight crown when he faces Frankie Edgar at UFC 222 later this year.
  
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• Edson Barboza reacts to ‘painful’ loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov

  10-01-2018 21:00
  Edson Barboza was close to guaranteeing his long-awaited shot at the UFC lightweight championship, but Khabib Nurmagomedov had other plans.
  “The Eagle” dominated Barboza in the co-main event of UFC 219 on Dec. 30, putting on a one-sided performance to improve to 25-0 in the sport and giving the Brazilian “one of the most painful losses I’ve ever had.”
  In his first interview since UFC 219, Barboza opened up about what went wrong inside the T-Mobile Arena.
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• Amanda Ribas Suspended 2 Years by USADA Prior to UFC Debut

  10-01-2018 20:56 via sherdog.com
  Strawweight Amanda Ribas will have to wait a while before making her Octagon debut.
  
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• Demetrious Johnson Undergoing Surgery on Wednesday, no Timeframe for Return

  10-01-2018 20:30
  UFC flyweight champion and pound-for-pound number 1, Demetrious Johnson, will have surgery on his shoulder on Wednesday. The dynamic champion looks set to be sidelined for a long time while he recovers from the operation, with no known date confirmed for his return in 2018. Johnson had a stellar 2017, breaking Anderson Silva’s record for […]
  
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• Nick and Nate Diaz Tease Competitive Comebacks in 2018

  10-01-2018 19:38
  2017 was a year in the UFC where fans had to make do without either Diaz brother. With the long-term absent Nick Diaz and younger brother Nate both suggesting that may change, 2018 may potentially look a lot different. Nick Diaz has not fought since Jan. 2015 when his loss to Anderson Silva was later overturned […]
  
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• Amanda Ribas suspended two years by USADA before ever making UFC debut

  10-01-2018 19:20
  Amanda Ribas, we hardly knew ye.
  The Brazilian women’s strawweight fighter has been suspended two years by USADA before ever even making her UFC debut, the UFC’s anti-doping partner announced Wednesday.
  Ribas tested positive for the banned substance ostarine stemming from an out-of-competition sample collected June 7, 2017. Ostarine is in the Anabolic Agents category of the UFC’s anti-doping policy and carries a maximum sanction of two years for first offenders.
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• Demetrious Johnson undergoes successful shoulder surgery

  10-01-2018 19:00
  UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson went under the knife on Wednesday.
  Johnson had successful left shoulder surgery, MMAFighting.com confirmed with Johnson following the procedure. It is unclear at this time how long his recovery will take and when he might be able to return to action. “Mighty Mouse” said he’s been experiencing shoulder pain since December.
  The 31-year-old Johnson (27-2-1) is coming off another undefeated year. He went 2-0 in 2017 and in doing so became
  
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• UFC Fight Night 124’s Dooho Choi Ready to Go ‘Beast Mode’ on Jeremy Stephens

  10-01-2018 18:30
  From his looks, Dooho Choi appears to be a mild-mannered person. But the 26-year-old nicknamed “The Korean Superboy” has a nasty streak that comes out once the Octagon door closes. Choi looks to secure his fourth victory in five fights under the UFC’s banner this Sunday night when he meets Jeremy Stephens in the main […]
  
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• Interim Flyweight Title Bout Tops One Championship ‘Global Superheroes’ on Jan. 26

  10-01-2018 18:23 via sherdog.com
  Kairat Akhmetov and Geje Eustaquio will square off for the interim flyweight crown in the headliner at One Championship “Global Superheroes” on Jan. 26.
  
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• Jimi Manuwa on Disappointing UFC London Booking: It’s no Fault of Mine

  10-01-2018 18:19
  Jimi Manuwa’s match-up at UFC Fight Night 127 is being viewed by many as a dud. Manuwa will take on Jan Blachowicz in a rematch. It’s widely considered to be a disappointing booking choice. It seemed like the most logical opponent for the “Poster Boy” was Glover Teixeira. Manuwa told MMAFighting.com that his desired opponents […]
  
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• Volkan Oezdemir Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Charge, Still Expected to Fight at UFC 220

  10-01-2018 17:49 via sherdog.com
  Volkan Oezdemir will still compete as expected at UFC 220 after pleading not guilty to a felony charge in Florida court on Tuesday, according to multiple reports.
  
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• Report: Former Champ Anthony Pettis Seeking UFC: London Fight

  10-01-2018 17:30
  Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis isn’t sure who matches up well with him at the moment, but he does know when he wants to fight again. Pettis’ management team confirmed with MMA Fighting that “Showtime” is asking for a bout at UFC Fight Night 127, which takes place on March 17 from The O2 […]
  
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• ATT Coach Believes Cris Cyborg vs. Amanda Nunes is Inevitable

  10-01-2018 17:14
  A champion vs. champion clash under the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) banner may occur in the near future and we’re not talking about Demetrious Johnson vs. T.J. Dillashaw. In a fresh UFC women’s featherweight division, many believe that Cris Cyborg will reign for as long as she wishes. Holly Holm provided a good test for […]
  
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• Jimi Manuwa: Criticism of UFC London should be directed at Glover Teixeira

  10-01-2018 17:00
  It was like déjà vu when UFC announced that Jimi Manuwa would be taking on Jan Blachowicz in a rematch at UFC Fight Night 127 in London last week.Last year, Manuwa’s bout announcement against Corey Anderson was greeted with similar criticism. In the end, the card delivered in a big way with the hometown hero scoring a knockout win in the main event to the delight of all in attendance at The 02.Responding to the criticism of his rematch with Blachowicz this time around, Manuw
  
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• Tonya Evinger Forced Out vs. Marion Reneau at UFC Fight Night: Austin

  10-01-2018 16:58
  An emotional Tonya Evinger confirmed that she will not be fighting Marion Reneau at UFC Fight Night 126 later this year. Evinger, a former Invicta FC champion who fought Cris Cyborg late in 2017 for the UFC featherweight title, first stated simply “Fml” on social media with two crying emoticons. Fml 😢😢 — tonya evinger […]
  
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• Stipe Miocic Silences a Nation With Knockout of Fabricio Werdum

  10-01-2018 16:45
  All it took was one perfectly-placed right-hand for Stipe Miocic to become UFC heavyweight champion and silence a nation in the same moment. Miocic knocked out Fabricio Werdum back at UFC 198 while backing up, delivering his powerful right on the chin of the Brazilian. Fighting in his home country, Werdum was expected to have […]
  
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• Khabib Nurmagomedov Teases Fight Announcement

  10-01-2018 16:35
  There is big news on the way if Khabib Nurmagomedov’s latest social media post reigns true. For the first time since Nov. 2016, Nurmagomedov competed inside the Octagon. He took on Edson Barboza in the co-main event of UFC 219. “The Eagle” earned a dominant unanimous decision victory over Barboza. The win sent a clear […]
  
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• Aljamain Sterling Critical of UFC’s Response Following Knockout Loss to Marlon Moraes

  10-01-2018 16:18 via sherdog.com
  Aljamain Sterling, in response to an inquiry on social media on Monday, updated fans on his status following the first knockout loss of his career.
  
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• Live Chat: UFC St. Louis Preview, Bellator's commentary team, Max Holloway's title reign talk

  10-01-2018 15:20
  This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat.
  Today on the podcast, we'll focus on this weekend's UFC St. Louis card. What, besides action, can we expect from Jeremy Stephens vs. Doo Ho Choi? What's on the line for both Vitor Belfort and Uriah Hall? What other fights on the card are worth watching? We'll dig into that.
  Plus, Bellator has lost Jimmy Smith. By itself, that's a pretty significant story. Why would they lose someone so synonymous with the Bellator broadcast? Plus, longtime referee '
  
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• Doo Ho Choi discusses upcoming military service, Cub Swanson loss, main event versus Jeremy Stephens

  10-01-2018 15:00
  Doo Ho Choi discusses his recent loss to Cub Swanson, his year-long layoff, headlining UFC St. Louis versus Jeremy Stephens and his upcoming mandatory military service.
  
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• Morning Report: Din Thomas says Amanda Nunes ‘doesn’t see the threat’ of fighting Cris Cyborg

  10-01-2018 14:00
  Oh what a difference a few months makes.Last May, Amanda Nunes declared that she wasn’t interested in fighting Cris Cyborg because Cyborg wasn’t the 145-pound champion. Now that Cyborg has the belt though,and following Cyborg’s unanimous decision win over Holly Holm at UFC 219, Nunes has come out publicly stating an interest in the bout, and according to one of her coaches at American Top Team, she seems very confident about the potential matchup.
  Speaking recently on The Morn
  
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• Tonya Evinger injured, out of Marion Reneau fight at UFC Austin

  10-01-2018 07:24
  UFC Austin will have to undergo an unexpected shake-up.
  Former Invicta FC bantamweight champion Tonya Evinger has been forced to withdraw from her Feb. 18 bout against Marion Reneau after suffering an undisclosed injury. Both Evinger and Reneau tweeted about the development on Tuesday, although the UFC has yet to announce the news. Fansided first reported news of Evinger’s withdrawal.
  Fml — tonya evinger (@tonyaevinger) January 8, 2018I'm just not ready to talk bout it all, I'm hear
  
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• Fight Night St. Louis: Fight-by-fight preview

  10-01-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  JEREMY STEPHENS VS DOOHO CHOIThere is no better way to kick off 2018 than with this main event. Jeremy Stephens and Dooho Choi have lights out power and they’re not afraid to use it, but will we see the kind of explosive firefight their resumes promise? Choi said Stephens will turn into a wrestler once he hits him, and Stephens said he’s got more to his arsenal than just his striking. So, yeah, they’re going to throw, and while this one is unlikely to go five rounds, it’s
  
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• Despite epic past fights, Choi promises '100 times more' for Stephens

  10-01-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Dooho Choi talks a lot about his fans. And while he has proven accessible to his growing group of followers, the greatest gift he could give them was delivered in December 2016, when he and Cub Swanson put on what was widely accepted as the Fight of the Year. Choi didn’t get the win that night in Toronto, but no one who saw those 15 minutes of fistic fury will ever forget it. “The Korean Superboy” won’t either, as he’s nearly had it on a loop in the ensuing year. &l
  
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• Derek Brunson Believes he Can Earn Title Shot With Win Over ‘Jacare’

  10-01-2018 06:02
  Derek Brunson will be shooting for the stars if he can get past Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza. On Jan. 27, Brunson take on Souza in a rematch. The bout is set to headline UFC on FOX 27 inside the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. “The Law” is in search of his third straight victory. Speaking with Clture, Brunson […]
  
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• Renan Barao-Brian Kelleher, Sam Alvey-Marcin Prachnio Announced for UFC on Fox 28 in Orlando

  10-01-2018 04:00 via sherdog.com
  The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s return to Orlando continues to grow.
  
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• ATT Coach Says Colby Covington Has no Issues With Brazilian Peers

  10-01-2018 03:29
  American Top Team coach Conan Silveira believes the narrative of Colby Covington and animosity with Brazil has been blown out of proportion. Covington didn’t make many fans after saying Brazil was full of “filthy animals.” He reiterated the statement after defeating Demian Maia in Sao Paulo. Fans responded by throwing garbage at the welterweight. Speaking to MMAJunkie.com, Silveira […]
  
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• Cub Swanson vs. Doo Ho Choi full fight video

  10-01-2018 03:00
  At UFC 206, back in Dec. 10, 2016, Doo Ho Choi took on veteran MMA fighter Cub Swanson in the main card of the event. That night in Toronto, Choi lost in an unanimous decision, but delivered one of the best fights of 2016 in the process. Both guys took an extra $50,000 for Fight of the Night awards.
  Now, over a year later, Choi returns to the Octagon to take on Jeremy Stephens in the headlining act of UFC St. Louis. The event is set to take place on Jan. 14 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo.
  
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• Kajan Johnson-Rustam Khabilov Lightweight Bout Officially Added to UFC Fight Night 127 in London

  10-01-2018 00:05 via sherdog.com
  UFC Fight Night 127 doesn’t have an official main event yet, but it does have a lightweight addition.
  
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• Volkan Oezdemir pleads not guilty to felony charge, case won’t affect UFC 220

  10-01-2018 00:03
  Volkan Oezdemir currently has no legal obstacles in his way for UFC 220.
  The UFC light heavyweight contender pleaded not guilty on a felony charge and demanded a trial by jury at an arraignment Tuesday in Broward County (Fla.) Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court, his attorney Bruce A. Zimet told MMA Fighting. Oezdemir’s next court date is scheduled for Feb. 22.
  Per state attorney spokesperson Kristi Grimm, there have been no stipulations made by the court regarding Oezdemir’s travel.
  
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