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• Invicta FC 29: Kaufman vs. Lehner Preview

  01-05-2018 23:00
  Invicta Fighting Championship has its next event right around the corner and the final lineup for the upcoming show has been released. Invicta FC 29 is set to take place on Friday, May 4 at Scottish Rite Temple in Kansas City, Mo. The promotion has made some changes to the card that includes Sarah Kleczka […]
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• Paddy Pimblett accepts Soren Bak’s Liverpool title proposal: ‘I’ll knock him out’ 

  01-05-2018 22:00
  Paddy Pimblett called out Soren Bak’s name following his triumphant return to the win column at Cage Warriors 90 knowing that “True Viking” was closing in on a crack at the 155-pound title.Last weekend, the Danish lightweight submitted Alexander Jacobsen in Gothenburg, cementing his status as No. 1 contender for the lightweight crown.Immediately after the fight, Bak called for a lightweight title bout with the former featherweight champion in Liverpool and Pimblett feels it&rs
  
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• Bellator MMA Re-signs Melvin Manhoef to Exclusive, Multi-Fight Contract

  01-05-2018 21:51 via sherdog.com
  Melvin Manhoef will continue his fighting career under the Bellator MMA banner.
  
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• Bellator 198 Averages 581,000 Viewers on Paramount Network, 169,000 on CMT

  01-05-2018 21:24 via sherdog.com
  Even the allure of a Fedor Emelianenko-Frank Mir headliner wasn’t enough to give Bellator a major ratings boost for its most recent card.
  
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• Chad Mendes Opens up on His USADA Suspension

  01-05-2018 21:00
  Chad Mendes has been on the sidelines but now his sights set on his return to the Octagon under the UFC banner. For those who may have forgotten, the reason for Mendes’ inactivity is due to a failed drug test. Back in July of 2016, USADA announced that Mendes had received a two-year sanction for […]
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• Michael Page Says Bellator 200 is Better Than UFC Liverpool

  01-05-2018 20:55
  Michael Page believes Bellator 200 easily tops UFC Liverpool on paper. Page will compete on the Bellator 200 card against David Rickels. The action will take place inside The SSE Arena, Wembley in London, England on May 25. Page vs. Rickels will be featured on the main card. Just two nights later, UFC Liverpool takes […]
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• UFC, Nate Diaz in serious talks for August return

  01-05-2018 20:11
  For the first time in a long time, Nate Diaz appears close to returning to the UFC.
  According to multiple sources, the promotion has recently presented Diaz with multiple top-5 lightweight opponents for a fight this summer, and Diaz has expressed interest in returning at UFC 227 on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles.
  Diaz, according to sources, wants to be on the card and is interested in at least one name presented to him, though, sources would not confirm who that is at this time.
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• Report: Nate Diaz in Talks to Make Octagon Return at UFC 227 on Aug. 4

  01-05-2018 19:42 via sherdog.com
  Nate Diaz could be making his long-awaited return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship this summer.
  
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• Anthony Smith & Uriah Hall Trade Barbs on Twitter

  01-05-2018 19:41
  It seems Anthony Smith and Uriah Hall aren’t exactly friends. In fact, it may be quite the opposite with these two. Smith and Hall already have fights booked, but they could be on a collision course. A Twitter exchange sparked by Smith shows that there is some tension: Have had some ppl asking questions lately […]
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• David Teymur steps in to fight Nik Lentz at UFC Utica

  01-05-2018 19:00
  David Teymur and Nik Lentz are making the most of an unlucky situation.
  Both men recently saw scheduled bouts spoiled due to injuries to their opponents, with Teymur originally supposed to fight newcomer Don Madge at UFC Liverpool, and Lentz supposed to fight Leonardo Santos at UFC Utica.
  Lentz will remain on the June 1 Utica card with Teymur stepping in for Santos, sources confirmed with MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani.
  Teymur (7-1) has also signed a new four-fight contract with the UFC.
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• Derrick Lewis Believes That Francis Ngannou Has Faced “Old Guys” With Weak Chins

  01-05-2018 18:09
  Two of the hardest punchers in the UFC will go toe-to-toe at UFC 226. Derrick Lewis and Francis Ngannou are known for their devastating one-punch knockout power, but who will come out on top when they trade shots on July 7th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This matchup has been the topic of […]
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• Chad Mendes takes responsibility for his USADA suspension: ‘I messed up’

  01-05-2018 18:00
  There was an upside and a downside to Chad Mendes’ mandatory two-year time-out.
  Mendes is six weeks from becoming eligible to return following a two-year USADA suspension after he tested for the banned GHRP-6, also known as growth-hormone releasing hexapeptide, which led to a suspension that ends on June 10.The downside, of course, is that a large portion of the MMA fan base considers the elite featherweight a cheater.
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• Report: UFC Losing Patience With Nicco Montano (UPDATE)

  01-05-2018 17:54
  It looks like the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) patience for Nicco Montano is wearing thin. Late last week it was reported that the UFC was looking to book Montano’s first title defense. The hope was to have Montano defend her women’s flyweight title against Valentina Shevchenko. Apparently, there isn’t a lot of movement going on. […]
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• Bellator Prospect Dillon Danis Believes He’d Easily Submit Ben Askren

  01-05-2018 17:27 via sherdog.com
  A very confident Dillon Danis made his pro mixed martial arts debut on Saturday night at Bellator 198 in Rosemont, Illinois, before turning his attention to potential future opponents, particularly the undefeated Ben Askren.
  
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• Frankie Edgar Says He Deserves to Fight Winner of Max Holloway-Brian Ortega

  01-05-2018 17:13 via sherdog.com
  Former Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight king Frankie Edgar believes he deserves to be next in line to face whomever emerges victorious at UFC 226 on July 7 when Max Holloway faces off against the man who sensationally knocked out Edgar in Brian Ortega.
  
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• Frankie Edgar Believes He Deserves to Fight Winner of Max Holloway-Brian Ortega

  01-05-2018 17:13 via sherdog.com
  Former Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight king Frankie Edgar believes he deserves to be next in line to face whomever emerges victorious at UFC 226 on July 7 when Max Holloway faces off against the man who sensationally knocked out Edgar in Brian Ortega.
  
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• Charlie Ward signs multi-fight deal with Bellator

  01-05-2018 16:00
  Former UFC fighter Charlie Ward has signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator.The promotion confirmed the Irishman’s deal with MMA Fighting on Tuesday.Ward made his debut under the banner after signing a one-fight deal to clash with fellow Irishman John Redmond at Bellator 187.After winning the fight in the final second of the first round via TKO, Ward’s close friend and SBG teammate, Conor McGregor, stormed the cage, slapped a Bellator official and confronted referee Marc Goddard bef
  
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• Marlon Wayans Says He Watched Nick Diaz Beat a Dude’s Ass In the Street

  01-05-2018 15:59
  Actor and Comedian Marlon Wayans told an interesting story to TMZ regarding UFC standout Nick Diaz. According to “In Living Color” star, some guy was at the club “Catch” in West Hollywood where tried to fight the Diaz Brothers. Wayans claims he saw the whole thing according to a recent interview with TMZ Sports. “Fight Was […]
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• Max Holloway and Jon Stewart Face-off To The Delight of Armed Forces

  01-05-2018 15:49
  UFC featherweight champion, Max Holloway, has been participating in a recent USO tour to entertain the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Paige VanZant and former host of the Daily Show, Jon Stewart, have also been on the tour. At a stop on the tour yesterday, Holloway ended up going face-to-face with […]
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• Derrick Lewis Says He’ll Fight Greg Hardy ‘I Like Knocking These Wife Beaters Out’

  01-05-2018 15:24
  Derrick Lewis doesn’t return to the cage until July when he faces Francis N’Gannou at UFC 226, but he already has his eye on a future opponent. “The Black Beast” stated he wants to fight former NFL star Greg Hardy, who will be making his professional MMA debut on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series on […]
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• Derrick Lewis: ‘Luck’ of facing ‘old guys’ with no chins played a big part in Ngannou’s rise

  01-05-2018 15:00
  Derrick Lewis and Francis Ngannou may not be vying for a title at UFC 226, but their long-awaited grudge match is still one of the most anticipated fights of the summer.
  Lewis meets Ngannou on July 7 in Las Vegas in a marquee showdown between heavyweight sluggers as part of the UFC’s annual International Fight Week — and it’s no secret what the two rivals bring to the cage. Over the years, Lewis and Ngannou have combined to score violent, often highlight-reel knockouts in 14 o
  
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• Junior dos Santos Returns Against Former WSOF Champion at UFC Boise

  01-05-2018 14:51
  Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos has his return fight lined up. The heavyweight star has been on the sidelines since he was flagged for a potential USADA anti-doping violation back in August of 2017. As a result of that violation, he was forced out of his UFC 215 barnburner against hard-hitting and former […]
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• Catchweight Bout to Serve as Co-Main Event of Bellator 201

  01-05-2018 14:51
  The co-main event of the upcoming Bellator 201 event has been revealed. Multiple media outlets have confirmed with Bellator officials that Saad Awad is slated to fight Ryan Couture in a 160-pound catchweight bout in the co-headliner. Awad (22-9) enters this fight on a three-fight winning streak and is coming off a unanimous decision victory […]
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• Mark Coleman Lobbying For Fight Against Don Frye

  01-05-2018 14:29
  MMA fans who enjoy seeing legends in their 50s fight one another will be pleased to know that Mark Coleman is currently lobbying for a fight with Don Frye. The 53-year-old Coleman hasn’t fought since UFC 109. He lost to Randy Couture that night in a fight billed as the first-ever UFC Hall-of-Famer versus UFC […]
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• Morning Report: Dan Hardy says he’d like to make UFC comeback at MSG ‘if the offer is right’

  01-05-2018 14:00
  For MMA fans who only came to the sport in the advent of Conor McGregor’s rise to superstardom, Dan Hardy is predominantly known as the color commentator who is on the call for UFC events in Europe. But before Hardy became one of the best commentators in the game, he was a pretty good fighter. Now it appears that Hardy is ready to get back in the saddle again and show new fans what “The Outlaw” is all about.
  Speaking recently with MMANytt, Hardy said that he has been eyeing a
  
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• Unfiltered: Amanda Nunes and Nina Ansaroff

  01-05-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  UFC Women's Bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes and #14 Women's Strawweight contender Nina Ansaroff both join Jim and Matt in-studio to discuss a wide range of topics including Amanda's UFC 224 title defense against Raquel Pennington in Brazil, Nina's fight against Randa Markos in Calgary, who has a harder time being in the other's corner, Ronda Rousey, Cyborg, dealing with injuries and illnesses, sleeping in tents to avoid bugs in Brazil, and much more. Plus, the guys discuss Demian Maia steppin
  
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• The 10 Most Intriguing Matchups of the Month Ahead

  01-05-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Following an eventful month of April, the action inside the Octagon in May goes international, as the UFC delivers a trio of events, all of which take place outside the United States.In addition to next week’s return to Rio de Janeiro, the month ahead also features the first UFC fight cards in Santiago, Chile and Liverpool, England, with all three events offering an assortment of compelling matchups and the opportunity to see emerging talents continue to prove themselves inside the UFC cag
  
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• Get to know TUF Cast: Luis Pena

  01-05-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Meet Luis Pena, or as his fans call him @violentbobross ahead of his debut on Wednesday's episode of @UltimateFighter: Undefeated. #TeamCormier #UFC #TUF #UFCMinute #FS1 pic.twitter.com/MAc5R6Up5l— UFC News (@UFCNews) April 30, 2018As a member of The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated cast, Luis Pena is still far off from his goals in the fight game, but when asked if he wouldn’t mind becoming the first Italian to win a UFC title, “The Violent Bob Ross” is all in.“Without
  
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• Chiesa-Pettis rescheduled for UFC 226 in July

  01-05-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Following the postponement of their UFC 223 bout on April 7, lightweight contenders Michael Chiesa and Anthony Pettis have a new date and site for their showdown, as they will meet in a UFC 226 bout at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 7.In the UFC 226 main event, which airs live on Pay-Per-View, two of the biggest stars in the world of mixed martial arts will meet in the biggest fight of the year, as heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic defends his title against light heavyweight champion Daniel
  
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• Junior dos Santos vs. Blagoy Ivanov headlines UFC Boise

  01-05-2018 05:16
  World Series of Fighting’s longtime heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov isn’t wasting any time starting his UFC run.
  A heavyweight tilt between former UFC titleholder Junior dos Santos and ex-WSOF heavyweight king Ivanov has been slated for July 14 as the main event of UFC Boise. The bout will serve as Ivanov’s Octagon debut after the 31-year-old Bulgarian amicably parted ways with the re-branded WSOF (now called the Professional Fighters League) earlier this month.
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• Michael Chiesa vs. Anthony Pettis Rescheduled for UFC 226 in Las Vegas

  01-05-2018 05:10 via sherdog.com
  A lightweight clash pitting Michael Chiesa against Anthony Pettis that was originally scheduled for UFC 223 has been rebooked for UFC 226.
  
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• Junior dos Santos to Face Ex-WSOF Champ Blagoy Ivanov in UFC Fight Night Boise Feature

  01-05-2018 05:01 via sherdog.com
  Junior dos Santos will welcome former World Series of Fighting heavyweight king Blagoy Ivanov to the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 133 on July 14.
  
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• The Parting Shot Podcast 4/30 Bellator 198 Review

  01-05-2018 04:08
  The Parting Shot Podcast with your hosts James Lynch and Adam Martin is back with another brand new episode for MMA fans to enjoy. In today’s episode, James and Adam review Bellator 198. Thanks as always to our sponsors MMAOddsbreaker.com and Bad Boy MMA. If you would like to support the podcast, consider buying some Bad Boy […]
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• Saad Awad vs. Ryan Couture booked for Bellator 201 co-main event

  01-05-2018 04:00
  Saad Awad will look to continue his winning streak close to home.
  Awad will take on Ryan Couture in the co-main event of Bellator 201 on June 29 at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, Calif., MMA Fighting confirmed Monday with promotion officials. The bout will be contested at a 160-pound catchweight.
  Awad (22-9) has won three straight. He’s coming off a unanimous decision victory over JJ Ambrose at Bellator 193 in January. Awad, 34, is a native of San Bernardino, Calif., and trains
  
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• Michael Chiesa vs. Anthony Pettis rescheduled for UFC 226

  01-05-2018 02:53
  Anthony Pettis and Michael Chiesa have a new date.
  The lightweight contenders will fight at UFC 226 on July 7 in Las Vegas, MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani has learned.The bout was originally scheduled for UFC 223 in Brooklyn, N.Y. However, the bout was scrapped after Chiesa suffered facial lacerations when Conor McGregor throw a dolly through the window of a van carrying Chiesa and several other fighters from the a media day at Barclays Center. McGregor was booked on three charges of assaul
  
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• Michael Chiesa Expected to Be Rebooked Against Anthony Pettis at UFC 226

  01-05-2018 02:43
  Michael Chiesa is expected to get rebooked against former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis at UFC 226 after their original fight was cancelled thanks to Conor McGregor’s rampage through the Barclays Center in Brooklyn a few weeks ago. Sources close to the matchup confirmed the news on Monday following an initial report from MMAFighting. Chiesa was […]
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• Jacare Souza: The Day Things Start Getting Tough, I’ll Stop Fighting

  01-05-2018 02:43
  Jacare Souza has contemplated retirement, but he isn’t going anywhere just yet. Souza is set to take on Kelvin Gastelum in the co-main event of UFC 224. The action will be held inside the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on May 12. Souza will look to win his second straight bout. In his last outing, Souza crushed […]
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• Monday Morning Analyst: Sensational submissions by Dillon Danis and Rafael Lovato

  01-05-2018 02:00
  On this episode of the podcast, we look at the results from Bellator 198: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Frank Mir. In particular, we’ll look at Dillon Danis’s toehold and Rafael Lovato, Jr.’s armbar on the main card and what makes them so special.
  
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• First bouts set for UFC's Contender Series Brazil

  01-05-2018 01:00
  The UFC will produce the second season of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series in 2018, including names like Nick Newell and Greg Hardy. The company will also promote an all-Brazilian season of the show.
  It’s still unclear whether or not the fights will air live or not, but 12 bouts are already a done deal for the show, featuring Bellator veteran Augusto Sakai and Rizin tournament semifinalist Maria Oliveira among others.
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• Fedor Emelianenko Surprised by Fan Support at Bellator 198

  01-05-2018 00:33
  Fedor Emelianenko was taken aback from the warm reception he received at Bellator 198. In the main event of Bellator 198, Emelianenko took on Frank Mir. The winner earned a spot in the semi-finals of the Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix. Emelianenko earned the knockout victory in 48 seconds. It’s “The Last Emperor’s” first win in […]
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• Edgar: I ‘deserve’ title shot against Holloway vs. Ortega winner

  01-05-2018 00:00
  Frankie Edgar is never far from a title shot and he believes he’s done enough to keep himself at the front of the contenders’ line.
  A recent bout with UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway has already slipped away on two occasions, first at UFC 218 last December when Edgar withdrew due to injury, and again at UFC 222 in March when an injury forced Holloway out. Edgar agreed to fight replacement Brian Ortega on the latter card, where he suffered the first knockout loss of his 13-ye
  
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