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• Pennington on UFC 224 Controversy: “Stop Judging from the Outside”

  14-05-2018 23:52
  The most discussed topic on social media in the aftermath of UFC 224 has been how Raquel Pennington’s corner responded when she uttered the words, “I’m done” to them. Many fighters and journalists have bemoaned how the corner handled the situation by encouraging her to head into a fifth round in a fight where she […]
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• Raquel Pennington opens up about coach’s controversial decision to not stop UFC 224 fight

  14-05-2018 23:33
  In the eyes of Raquel Pennington, there’s no question that her coaches made the right call by convincing her not to quit between rounds at UFC 224.
  Pennington suffered a fifth-round TKO defeat to women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes on Saturday night at UFC 224 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. However, much of the conversation after the fight has centered on a polarizing interaction between Pennington and her head coach and cornerman Jason Kutz, in which Pennington told Kutz between
  
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• UFC 224 Medical Suspensions: Amanda Nunes Out Longer Than Raquel Pennington

  14-05-2018 23:22
  The UFC 224 medical suspensions are in. This past Saturday night (May 12), UFC 224 took place inside the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In the main event, Amanda Nunes put her women’s bantamweight title on the line against Raquel Pennington. Nunes battered the challenger on her way to a fifth round TKO victory. In an interesting […]
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• Eddie Alvarez-Dustin Poirier Rematch Official for UFC on Fox 30 Main Event in Calgary

  14-05-2018 22:32 via sherdog.com
  After a few weeks of back-and-forth and speculation, the rematch between Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier is finally official for the UFC on Fox 30 headliner.
  
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• Missed Fists: ‘Little Bruce Buffer’ takes center stage in Russia, Road FC’s Openweight Grand Prix begins, more

  14-05-2018 22:00
  Welcome to the latest edition of Missed Fists where Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee shine a light on fights from across the globe that may have been overlooked in these hectic times where it seems like there’s an MMA show every other day.
  The “Big Two” promotions were back this weekend and they didn’t disappoint, but there was plenty to watch elsewhere. One Bellator prelim battle shined in particular, but first, we make a quick stop over in Russia.
  AL: Rather than start
  
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• Wiz Khalifa: I’d Take A Fight If The Money Is Right

  14-05-2018 21:47
  Wiz Khalifa isn’t somebody who many would expect to have good MMA ability. However, despite practicing the sport, Wiz wouldn’t compete unless he was offered a lot of money. Jay Glazer, who owns the Unbreakable Performance gym where Wiz trains, has recently spoken with TMZ, saying Khalifa could be a professional MMA fighter. Khalifa is […]
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• UFC 224 Medical Suspensions: Amanda Nunes, ‘Jacare’ Facing Possible 180-Day Layoffs

  14-05-2018 21:08 via sherdog.com
  Amanda Nunes, not Raquel Pennington, is the fighter facing a potentially lengthy medical suspension following their main event clash at UFC 224 on Saturday night.
  
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• Sean O’Malley Thankful for Brian Kelleher Knock Out

  14-05-2018 21:00
  John Lineker wasn’t the only person happy to see Brian Kelleher knocked unconscious at UFC 224 in Brazil. Prior to UFC 222, Brian Kelleher took to Twitter and made no secret whom he was rooting for in the Sean O’Malley/Andre Soukhhamthath bout: I fought @AndreSoukMMA in the past and we’ve gone back n forth and […]
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• Chuck Liddell announces that he’s coming out of retirement, targeting Ortiz fight in late 2018

  14-05-2018 20:49
  “The Iceman” is back.
  After years of teasing a potential comeback, UFC Hall of Famer and former light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell announced Monday on The MMA Hour that he is officially coming out of retirement. The 48-year-old Liddell is targeting a third fight against rival Tito Ortiz and is hopeful a deal gets done with Oscar de la Hoya to promote the contest under Golden Boy’s much-discussed potential move into the MMA space.“I will fight again,” Liddell
  
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• Jake Shields vs. Ray Cooper III Tops 12-Bout PFL 3 Lineup in Washington, D.C. on July 5

  14-05-2018 20:46 via sherdog.com
  Welterweights and middleweights will be featured when Professional Fighters League travels to Washington, D.C. for its third regular season event on July 5.
  
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• Chuck Liddell Confirms His MMA Return

  14-05-2018 20:36
  Chuck Liddell will return to the cage. A lot has been made over a recent conversation between Liddell and Oscar De La Hoya. The former UFC light heavyweight champion and the boxing legend were in talks regarding a potential new MMA promotion. Questions loomed over whether or not Liddell was discussing a behind the scenes […]
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• UFC 224 medical suspensions: Nunes, ‘Jacare’ get potential six-month suspensions

  14-05-2018 20:00
  UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes and middleweight contender Ronaldo Souza headlined a list of 11 fighters to be issued extended medical suspensions in the aftermath of UFC 224. The Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission released the event’s finalized medical suspension report to MMA Fighting on Monday.
  Nunes defeated Raquel Pennington via fifth-round TKO to successfully defend her bantamweight title in the main event of UFC 224, while Souza suffered a split-decision loss to
  
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• Dillon Danis’ Potential Next Opponent Revealed

  14-05-2018 19:58
  We now have a name for who may be the second professional opponent for Dillon Danis. Dillon Danis (1-0) made his successful professional debut last month in a first round toehold submission victory over Kyle Walker at Bellator 198. The brass SBJ Ireland member has already called for fights with the likes of undefeated welterweight […]
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• Lyoto Machida Names Preferred Opponent for Next Bout

  14-05-2018 19:17
  Lyoto Machida is not ready to head into retirement, but he is ready to once again front kick someone else in the head into retirement. Randy Couture was the first man Machida kicked out of active competition when Machida landed a vicious crane kick to the UFC Hall of Famer at UFC 129. Seven years […]
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• Ronaldo Souza Reacts to UFC 224 Loss to Kelvin Gastelum

  14-05-2018 18:41
  Ronaldo Souza is dealing with the devastating feeling of a loss. “Jacare” was defeated by Kelvin Gastelum by split decision at the UFC 224 pay-per-view event on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This bout served as the co-main event of the show. Typically, the older a fighter […]
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• Jake Shields vs. Ray Cooper III to Headline PFL 3, Full Card Announced

  14-05-2018 18:41
  The headliner and full card for PFL 3 have been set. The name “World Series of Fighting” is no more as the company has rebranded and is now the Professional Fighters League. The promotion is much like the International Fight League as it boasts the fact that it’s the “world’s only mixed martial arts league.” […]
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• Cheick Kongo on Potential Bellator Title Shot: ‘I’m Ready to go’

  14-05-2018 18:16
  Cheick Kongo will be ready for the call for a title shot if it arrives. Kongo was in action this past Saturday night (May 12). He took on Javy Ayala on the main card of Bellator 199. Kongo earned a devastating first-round knockout victory. With the win, Kongo is now on a six-fight winning streak. […]
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• Fighters Come to Defense of Raquel Pennington’s Camp for Not Throwing in Towel at UFC 224

  14-05-2018 18:11 via sherdog.com
  Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight contender Raquel Pennington took on Amanda Nunes over the weekend for the undisputed bantamweight title.
  
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• Jake Shields vs. Ray Cooper III headlines PFL 3 show, full card announced

  14-05-2018 18:06
  The Professional Fighters League is hitting the nation’s capital this summer, with a card headlined by welterweight veteran Jake Shields and Ray Cooper III.
  Formerly known as the World Series of Fighting, the PFL’s third major card will take place on July 5 at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C.
  PFL 3 will mark the continuation of the league’s 2018 season, which kicks off on June 7. The plan is for there to be 11 events showcasing fighters from six different weight
  
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• Despite Bizarre Antics, Scott Coker Says Paul Daley Will ‘Always Have a Seat’ in Bellator

  14-05-2018 17:59 via sherdog.com
  As time ticked down on a lopsided loss to Jon Fitch at Bellator 199, Paul Daley’s frustration took a bizarre turn.
  
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• ‘Jacare’ Blames Bad Weight Cut for Fatigue Against Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 224

  14-05-2018 17:52 via sherdog.com
  Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight contender Ronaldo Souza took on Kelvin Gastelum as a potential title fight audition over the weekend at UFC 224 in Rio de Janeiro.
  
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• Scott Coker: Don’t Be Surprised If You See Another Bellator Tournament Next Year

  14-05-2018 17:17 via sherdog.com
  During the Bjorn Rebney regime, Bellator was the home to the “Toughest Tournament in Sports.”
  
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• How the UFC’s deal with ESPN changes the company’s business

  14-05-2018 17:00
  The deal announced last week between the UFC and ESPN is a landmark deal when it comes to changing the economics of the company.
  There are a number of key factors to the story.
  The first is that the deal, worth reportedly $150 million per year for 15 live events, largely establishes the U.S. market value of a UFC live event at $10 million.
  The amazing thing about the price is that ESPN is paying that kind of money and not even putting the shows on television, where they would reach the largest
  
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• UFC 224 Bonuses: Kelvin Gastelum & Jacare Souza Rewarded For Close Battle

  14-05-2018 16:41
  With yet another Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) card in the history books, a fresh list of bonus winners has been revealed. This past Saturday night (May 12), UFC 224 took place inside the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The main card aired live on pay-per-view. Preliminary action was seen on FX and UFC Fight Pass. In the main […]
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• Kelvin Gastelum Willing to Sit Until he Receives UFC Title Shot

  14-05-2018 16:01
  Kelvin Gastelum believes he’s due for an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title shot. This past Saturday night (May 12), Gastelum took on Jacare Souza in he co-main event of UFC 224. The two went the distance in an exciting back-and-forth tilt. The bout earned “Fight of the Night” honors. In the end, it was […]
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• The Mackenzie Dern march continues with much to like, but so many questions

  14-05-2018 15:00
  Before everything went haywire during fight week, Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Cooper shared a collective moment of confusion. They were squaring off for a media photo opportunity, the routine kind of face-off that happens a couple of times in the lead-up to an important bout. But for some reason, something as simple as a handshake became fraught with challenge. Dern reached her hand out and Cooper either didn’t see it or ignored it, before finally recognizing the gesture and accepting the h
  
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• Morning Report: Miesha Tate says Raquel Pennington’s corner allowed her to lose ‘with dignity’

  14-05-2018 14:00
  At UFC 224 on in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Saturday, Amanda Nunes successfully defended her bantamweight title against Raquel Pennington, stopping Penning with strikes in the fifth round. But while Nunes’ performance was something to appreciate, the biggest story coming out of the fight was the decision of Pennington’s corner to send their fighter back out for the fifth round despite Pennington telling them “I’m done” after the fourth round.In the immediate afterma
  
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• UFC 224 Talking Points: Nunes, Gastelum, Dern & more

  14-05-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  With all the attention and hype surrounding the upcoming (and admittedly stacked) UFC 225 and UFC 226 events, many were too quick to look past the UFC’s most recent visit to Rio. And like so many previously overlooked and undervalued cards, UFC 224 responded with a dazzling, jaw-dropping slate of performances, many of which will go down forever in MMA lore. Of the thirteen bouts, eleven ended with a finish, tying the modern UFC era record (previously held by UFC Fight Night 55: Bisping vs.
  
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• UFC 224 Scorecard

  14-05-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Saturday’s UFC 224 event is in the books, and now that the dust has settled in Rio de Janeiro, it’s time to go to the scorecard to see who the big winners were at Jeunesse Arena.1 – Amanda NunesGuess that thing about Amanda Nunes not being a five-round fighter has been settled, eh? Once seen as a terror in the opening rounds who could be counted on to fade late, UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes has proved in back-to-back fights that she’s just as dange
  
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• UFC 224 Fantasy Rewind

  14-05-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Amanda Nunes walked into UFC 224 as the women's bantamweight champion and she had no plans of giving up that belt as she put on a dominant performance to defeat Raquel Pennington in Saturday's main event from Brazil.While Nunes is known for putting on a blistering pace to start her fights, she was more methodical during the opening round with Pennington as she concentrated on battering her opponent's lead leg throughout the five-minute session.As the fight wore on, Nunes started to pour on the p
  
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• Poirier, Alvarez to meet again in Calgary main event

  14-05-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  In May 2017, Dustin Poirier and Eddie Alvarez were on their way to producing an instant classic before a controversial ending prompted a no contest ruling. But on July 28, the two lightweight action heroes will have five rounds to settle their score when they battle in the main event of UFC Fight Night at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary. Tickets for UFC Fight Night, which airs live on FOX, go on sale to the general public at 10am MT on June 1. Since their first bout, anticipation has been high
  
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• On the Rise: Chile Edition

  14-05-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  The UFC’s first event in Santiago, Chile this weekend offers an exciting fight card filled with emerging talent and capped by a crucial matchup in the welterweight division pitting Demian Maia against Kamaru Usman.With 13 fights packed with explosive potential, the fans that pack the Movistar Arena on Saturday, May 19 should be treated to a terrific night of action inside the Octagon and, as an added bonus, they’ll get a chance to familiarize themselves with a crop of up-and-coming c
  
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• Luque looking to climb in rankings

  14-05-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Alvaro Herrera of Mexico at UFC Fight Night on July 7,2016." />His birth certificate says he was born in Westwood, New Jersey and he is announced as fighting out of Brasilia, Brazil, but Saturday night’s inaugural UFC event in Santiago, Chile will still be a homecoming of sorts for Vicente Luque.“My father is Chilean. I have my grandmother, uncles and cousins living in Chile right now, so it’s definitely like fighting at home for me,” said Luque, who squares off with s
  
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• Oleksiy Oliynyk interested in Fabricio Werdum, Mark Hunt matchups next

  14-05-2018 01:00
  Rio de Janeiro — Oleksiy Oliynyk speaks to the media at UFC 224 about his submission win over Junior Albini, wanting to fight Fabricio Werdum or Mark Hunt, and much more.
  
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• Amanda Nunes: It’s ‘Sad’ That Coaches Made Pennington Continue in Fifth Round at UFC 224

  14-05-2018 00:29 via sherdog.com
  Amanda Nunes gradually inflicted more and more damage on Raquel Pennington as their UFC 224 headlining bout progressed, so much so that Pennington didn’t want to continue after the fourth round.
  
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• Warlley Alves wants to break Colby Covington’s face after Sultan Aliev win at UFC 224

  14-05-2018 00:00
  Rio de Janeiro — Warlley Alves speaks to the media at UFC 224 about his TKO win over Sultan Aliev, his dislike of Colby Covington, his next step, and much more.
  
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