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• Jon Jones takes, passes polygraph test in attempt to prove he didn’t knowingly take steroid

  16-01-2018 23:24
  There’s a new chapter in the Jon Jones saga.
  Last month, Jones took a polygraph test in hopes of proving he is telling the truth when he states he never knowingly took Turinabol, an anabolic steroid, or any other performance-enhancing substance prior to his UFC 214 fight against Daniel Cormier in Anaheim, Calif.
  Jones passed the test, according to UFC sources.
  The test was conducted by the PGP Polygraph & Interviewing Service in Albuquerque, N.M. on Dec. 7, sources say. Neither the UF
  
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• Jay Glazer Joins Bellator’s Broadcast Team, Debut Set For Jan. 20

  16-01-2018 22:17
  Jay Glazer is transitioning from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) desk, to the Bellator broadcast. Earlier today (Jan. 16), Bellator announced that Glazer has signed with the promotion to be a part of their broadcast team. Glazer will make his debut with the promotion at Bellator 192 this Saturday night (Jan. 20) to host the […]
  
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• Report: Yoel Romero Sues Tainted Supplement Maker Over 2016 Positive USADA Test

  16-01-2018 21:06 via sherdog.com
  Yoel Romero has been granted another interim title shot, but the Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight has another kind of fight in the works, too.
  
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• Scott Coker: Network made call on Jimmy Smith, Rampage vs. Sonnen main event at Bellator 192

  16-01-2018 21:00
  Another major Bellator event, another Bellator event not being headlined by a title fight.
  What gives, Scott Coker?
  The Bellator boss appeared on The MMA Hour on Monday to clear up some of the controversy over why a World Heavyweight Grand Prix opening round bout between veterans Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Chael Sonnen has been granted the main event slot at Bellator 192 this Saturday over a welterweight title clash between defending champion Douglas Lima and former UFC star Rory
  
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• Jay Glazer Joins Bellator MMA Broadcast Team, Debuts Saturday at Bellator 192

  16-01-2018 20:10 via sherdog.com
  The shakeup continues in the world of mixed martial arts broadcast commentary, as Bellator MMA announced that Jay Glazer has joined its broadcast team.
  
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• Quote: No One Knows When Georges St-Pierre Will Fight Again

  16-01-2018 19:28
  Not even Georges St-Pierre’s coach knows if his fighter will compete in a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) bout again. St-Pierre made his return back in November for an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title bout. He defeated Michael Bisping via submission St-Pierre vacating his 185-pound gold the following month citing issues stemming from colitis. […]
  
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• Cris Cyborg open to Amanda Nunes fight, but only as part of a major event

  16-01-2018 19:00
  UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg isn’t completely opposed to the idea of a superfight with bantamweight counterpart Amanda Nunes.
  But she’s only willing do it under the right circumstances.
  Cyborg doesn’t believe Nunes has drawing power to hold up her end of the bargain in a superfight, citing the poor buy rate for her title defense against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 215.So if the featherweight champ is going to fight Nunes instead of a contender from her
  
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• Daniel Cormier, pro wrestling’s Bullet Club exchange heated barbs again

  16-01-2018 17:00
  UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier is an unabashed fan of professional wrestling. Look no further than his overjoyed reaction to Seth Rollins winning the WWE heavyweight title at WrestleMania 31 as proof.
  But Cormier ignited a minor furor in the wrestling world in December when he criticized an acrobatic sequence performed by indie wrestling favorites The Young Bucks, Matt and Nick Jackson, at a Ring of Honor event that went viral. Fellow Ring of Honor wrestler Cody Rhodes — a
  
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• Daniel Cormier Says Volkan Oezdemir Will Have to KO Him to Win at UFC 220

  16-01-2018 16:31
  Daniel Cormier believes there’s only one way Volkan Oezdemir can beat him this Saturday night (Jan. 20). In the co-main event of UFC 220, Cormier will defend his light heavyweight title against Oezdemir inside the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Oezdemir is known for his one punch knockout power, while Cormier is considered to be […]
  
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• Coach explains why he let Paige VanZant fight with a broken arm at UFC St. Louis

  16-01-2018 15:00
  Paige VanZant won’t forget her UFC St. Louis fight with Jessica Rose-Clark any time soon.
  VanZant suffered the first decision loss of her UFC career on Sunday night, but has gained a lot of respect from the MMA community after revealing that she suffered an arm fracture in the second round.
  “12 Gauge” kept fighting despite the injury, and even escaped a submission attempt later in the second round, but lost the decision in the end.
  VanZant informed her coach and corner Fabiano
  
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• Morning Report: Coach John Danaher says ‘no one knows’ if Georges St-Pierre will ever fight again

  16-01-2018 14:00
  After four years off from MMA, Georges St-Pierre returned to the cage last year in triumphant fashion, winning the UFC middleweight title with a spectacular submission over Michael Bisping at UFC 217. But as quickly as he came back, St-Pierre left again, vacating his title a month after winning it, stating a recent medical diagnosis of ulcerative colitis as the reason for stepping away from the sport for an undetermined amount of time. Now the question on everyone’s mind is, when St-Pierr
  
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• UFC Vet Scott Askham Makes KSW Debut Against Michal Materla at KSW 42 in Lodz

  16-01-2018 10:16 via sherdog.com
  Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Scott Askham didn’t get short shrift in his desire to get a major opponent with new promoter Konfrantacja Sztuk Walki.
  
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• UFC and Monster Energy Announce Extension of Global Partnership

  16-01-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  LAS VEGAS – UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced the renewal of its global partnership with Monster Energy® via multi-year extension, in which the leading distributor of energy drinks will continue to serve as the “Official Energy Drink” of UFC.“Monster Energy is an amazing partner that truly understands what UFC is all about,” UFC President Dana White said. “We’re excited about this extension and we ca
  
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• UFC 220: Miocic vs Ngannou Fantasy Cheat Sheet

  16-01-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Two titles will go up for grabs at UFC 220 in Boston this Saturday, including a showdown between heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and ferocious knockout artist Francis Ngannou. Ngannou has been the talk of the town ever since he rattled off one of the most jaw-dropping finishes in recent memory with his first-round knockout over Alistair Overeem at UFC 218, and now he'll get his shot at the title. As for Miocic, this fight gives him the opportunity to become the longest reigning heavyweight cha
  
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• Oezdemir confident, ready to knock out Cormier

  16-01-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Volkan Oezdemir doesn’t come from a hotbed of mixed martial arts, a place known for producing top contenders, world title challengers and champions.“Switzerland is basically known for the banks, the chocolates and the watches,” said the Fribourg native. “These are the three careers you’re entering into when you think about it. Are you working in the banks or in the watch industry?” The 28-year-old is neither a banker or a watchmaker, or a chocolatier for that
  
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• Daniel Cormier on Facebook Live

  16-01-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Ahead of his title match against Volkan Oezdemir at UFC 220, Daniel Cormier took your questions on Facebook Live! Check it out below.
  UFC 220 goes down Saturday live on Pay-Per-View. Order it here! Read the Full Article Here
  
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• UFC 220 Embedded, Episode 1: ‘I’m bringing the heat’

  16-01-2018 04:05
  On the first episode of UFC 220 Embedded, Stipe Miocic mans snowblowing duties back home in Cleveland, Volkan Oezdemir trains alongside Luke Rockhold and Rashad Evans in Fort Lauderdale, Daniel Cormier readies himself to travel for fight week, Francis Ngannou arrives in New York City for a media tour, and much more.
  
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• Jessica-Rose Clark vs. Paige VanZant full fight video highlights

  16-01-2018 04:00
  Watch Jessica-Rose Clark vs. Paige VanZant full fight video highlights from UFC St. Louis’ co-main event above, courtesy of FOX Sports.
  UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi took place Jan. 14 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. UFC flyweights Paige VanZant (7–4) and Jessica-Rose Clark (9–4, 1 NC) face off in the night’s co-main event, which aired live on FOX Sports 1. Catch the video highlights below.
  For more on Clark vs. VanZant, check out the play-by-play co
  
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• Scott Askham set for debut against Michal Materla at KSW 42

  16-01-2018 03:00
  Scott Askham made it clear that he wanted to fight the best KSW could offer after signing a three-fight deal with the promotion last month.KSW have granted the UFC veteran’s wish by pitting him against Polish fan favorite Michal Materla at KSW 42 on March 3.Askham was cut by the UFC after clocking up a 2-4 record under the banner. Following his final UFC loss against fellow Englishman Brad Scott at UFC Fight Night 107 in London, he regained his winning momentum with a convincing win over
  
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• Monday Morning Analyst: Darren Elkins, ashi garami and more

  16-01-2018 02:00
  In this episode of the podcast, I’ll explain why Darren Elkins should get more credit than just being a ‘tough guy’. Plus, why did so many of the leg lock attempts between Jessica Eye and Kalindra Faria fail? It all starts with something called ‘ashi garami’. We’ll talk about that and more from UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi.
  
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• Daniel Cormier: Volkan Oezdemir is the ‘JV guy’ trying to do what ‘varsity’ Anthony Johnson couldn’t

  16-01-2018 01:32
  The dynamic heading into UFC 220’s co-main event is an unusual one, to say the least.While Daniel Cormier is slated to defend his UFC light heavyweight title against Volkan Oezdemir on Jan. 20, it is Oezdemir — not Cormier — who rides into the match having tasted victory in his last fight. The Swiss knockout artist has won five consecutive contests, including back-to-back stoppages in under a minute. Cormier, on the other hand, suffered a grisly knockout loss to Jon Jones in h
  
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• Francis Ngannou says he’s making $500,000 for title fight against Stipe Miocic at UFC 220

  16-01-2018 01:00
  Francis Ngannou’s rags to riches story will get a bit richer this coming weekend.
  The UFC’s best heavyweight prospect in ages will make $500,000 for his title challenge against Stipe Miocic, he told SFR Sport in France in a video published last week. Miocic defends the UFC heavyweight belt against Ngannou in the main event of UFC 220 on Saturday in Boston.
  Ngannou (11-1) was born in Cameroon and he said on the show that he immigrated illegally to France years ago. He worked as a bri
  
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