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• Brad Tavares Withdraws from Israel Adesanya Fight, Thiago Santos Offers to Step In

  07-06-2018 23:34 via sherdog.com
  The main event of “The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale” is set to change, as Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight contender Brad Tavares will be forced to withdraw due to injury.
  
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• Mickey Gall Gives His Pick For CM Punk vs. Mike Jackson

  07-06-2018 23:25
  This weekend former WWE Champion CM Punk makes his second-ever Octagon appearance when he takes on Mike Jackson. Both men currently hold 0-1 professional mixed martial arts (MMA) records, and they lost to the same man as well – Mickey Gall. Jackson suffered a first round submission loss to Gall back in 2016 in under […]
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• Covington Calls Woodley “Gutless, Coward B*tch,” Talks RDA Fight (Exclusive)

  07-06-2018 23:10
  With less than 48 hours to go before one of the most stacked pay-per-view lineups of 2018, UFC 225 is the talk-of-the-town in the combat sports community. One of the most talked about fights is for the interim UFC Welterweight Championship, as former UFC Lightweight Champion Rafael dos Anjos battles the brash, trash-talking Colby Covington […]
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• Jackson On Verbal Exchange With Punk, Trash-Talk During Build-Up (Exclusive)

  07-06-2018 22:51
  Leading up to Saturday’s UFC 225 pay-per-view at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, the focus in the CM Punk vs. Mike Jackson fight has been primarily on the former WWE Superstar. However, when talking with “The Truth” during UFC 225 media day this week, MMANews.com’s Tim Thompson discovered that Jackson feels that he is […]
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• CM Punk Says Loss to Mickey Gall Was Blessing in Disguise (Exclusive)

  07-06-2018 22:18
  CM Punk hopes to use his first loss as a learning experience that’ll help lead him to victory. This Saturday night (June 9), Punk will take on Mike Jackson in the first main card bout of UFC 225. The bout will take place in Punk’s hometown, Chicago. It’ll be his first bout since being submitted […]
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• Brad Tavares Pulled From TUF 27 Finale Main Event

  07-06-2018 22:05
  The card for the TUF 27 Finale has taken a big hit. One half of the original main event has fallen out. It was revealed on Thursday (June 7, 2018) that Brad Tavares suffered a broken foot in training. Thus, he has been forced out of his scheduled middleweight bout against Israel Adesanya in the […]
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• PFL’s Jack May brings basketball enforcer attitude to cage fighting

  07-06-2018 21:00
  When you’re 6-foot-8 and around 260 pounds, it’s only natural that you would be inclined towards pursuing athletic endeavors. They might even gravitate to you, but with those opportunities can come negative attention.
  That’s the reality that heavyweight fighter Jack May faced growing up, though a predilectionto confrontation certainly didn’t help things. May, one of 12 heavyweights competing for a $1 million prize in the Professional Fighters League’s inaugural sea
  
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• Video: UFC 225 media day staredowns

  07-06-2018 19:53
  CHICAGO — At UFC 225 media day, the top fighters at this Saturday’s event squared off Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Mike Jackson on CM Punk: ‘I Know He’s Going to Lack The Skills’

  07-06-2018 19:47
  Mike Jackson isn’t counting on CM Punk to pull out anything spectacular. This Saturday night (June 9), Jackson will make his second trip to the Octagon when he meets Punk. The bout will take place inside the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. It’ll also be Punk’s second appearance under the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) banner. […]
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• Lance Palmer discusses training camp switch from Team Alpha Male heading into PFL 1

  07-06-2018 19:00
  NEW YORK CITY — Lance Palmer has switched things up heading into his 16th professional MMA fight.The featherweight fighter did not do his training camp with Team Alpha Male in Sacramento, Calif. leading up to his co-main event fight with Bekbulat Magomedov, which makes part of the inaugural PFL 145-pound season. This will be the first time Palmer fights without having prepared under the Team Alpha Male roof.Heading into PFL 1, which goes down Thursday night at the Hulu Theater at Madison
  
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• One Championship to Host Renzo Gracie’s Retirement Fight, Nguyen-Belingon Scrap

  07-06-2018 18:57 via sherdog.com
  One Championship has booked some intriguing bouts for its July 27 card in Manila.
  
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• Punk Reveals Advice He Gave Rousey Prior To Her WWE Debut At WrestleMania 34

  07-06-2018 18:45
  Prior to his Octagon return against fellow 0-1 fighter Mike “The Truth” Jackson in his hometown of Chicago at UFC 225 this Saturday night on pay-per-view, Phil “CM Punk” Brooks spent some time with members of the MMA media for a pre-fight media scrum on Wednesday evening. During the scrum, Punk spoke about former UFC […]
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• UFC announces show in Moncton for Oct. 27

  07-06-2018 18:30
  New Brunswick is set to get its first up-close-and personal look at the Octagon.
  UFC president Dana White announced Thursday that the promotion will be holding an event in Moncton at the Moncton Events Centre on Oct. 27.
  BREAKING: The Octagon debuts in New Brunswick for #UFCMoncton at @SMGMoncton on October 27!pic.twitter.com/VvYJv52gNm— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) June 7, 2018No fights were announced for the card as of yet.
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• CM Punk Finally Responds to Mike Jackson’s Trash Talk

  07-06-2018 18:12
  CM Punk has finally responded to Mike Jackson’s trash talk. Following his defeat to Mickey Gall at UFC 203, CM Punk fell off the proverbial grid, with nary a word heard from the Cult of Personality. Meanwhile, Mike Jackson has been doing enough talking for the both of them. Take this recent quote to reporters […]
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• Robert Whittaker Reconsiders Declining Fight if Yoel Romero Misses Weight

  07-06-2018 17:42
  Robert Whittaker is having second thoughts in terms of how to handle his opponent potentially failing to make weight. This Saturday night (June 9), Whittaker defends his middleweight title against a familiar foe. He’ll go one-on-one with Yoel Romero. The two competed back in July 2017 and Whittaker won the bout via unanimous decision. It […]
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• Report: Justin Gaethje-Al Iaquinta Fight Booked a Day After Dana White Said it’s Off

  07-06-2018 17:42 via sherdog.com
  It seems a potential Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight bout between Justin Gaethje and Al Iaquinta has been confirmed, according to reports.
  
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• Kamaru Usman Confident a UFC Event Held in Africa Would Sell Out a Stadium

  07-06-2018 17:38 via sherdog.com
  If the Ultimate Fighting Championship is looking to tap into new markets then they should look no further than Africa, according to UFC middleweight contender Kamaru Usman.
  
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• UFC 225’s Colby Covington: ‘This Isn’t The Feelings Business’

  07-06-2018 17:06
  Colby Covington isn’t worried about crossing the line. Covington is set to take on former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder Rafael dos Anjos this Saturday night (June 9). The bout will serve as UFC 225’s co-main event. Covington and dos Anjos will be competing for the interim welterweight gold. “Chaos” has turned to […]
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• UFC 225 open workout photos

  07-06-2018 17:00
  UFC 225 workouts were held at the Chicago Theatre on Wednesday.
  
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• CM Punk on his WWE advice to Ronda Rousey, why he can’t watch wrestling now

  07-06-2018 16:00
  CHICAGO — My how things have changed over the last few years.
  CM Punk, the former WWE champion and top star, is now a UFC fighter. Meanwhile, Ronda Rousey, she of the dominant UFC run and title reign, is now in WWE.
  The two have been friends for a long time, dating back to when they were each competing and performing in their previous mediums, and they have kept in touch. On Wednesday at UFC 225 workouts here at Chicago Theatre, CM Punk said he spoke with Rousey before she made her WWE in
  
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• ONE books Renzo Gracie’s return for July, Nguyen-Belingon for interim bantamweight title

  07-06-2018 15:30
  ONE Championship will return to Manila on July 27, and the card will feature Renzo Gracie in action versus fellow MMA veteran Yuki Kondo, ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong announced Thursday.
  The event also includes Martin Nguyen vs. Kevin Belingon for the interim bantamweight title and a match-up between Shinya Aoki and Shannon Wiratchai. According to Sityodtong, former champion Eduard Folayang is also expected to fight that night in Manila.
  Gracie (13-7-1, 1 no-contest) hasn’t fought since Apri
  
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• Yoel Romero open to moving up, challenging Daniel Cormier: ‘Why not?’

  07-06-2018 15:00
  CHICAGO — A battle of legendary wrestlers and former Olympians? Yoel Romero wouldn’t turn it down.
  During a Q&A on Wednesday at UFC 225 open workouts, a fan asked Romero how he’d feel about moving up to challenge Daniel Cormier for the UFC light heavyweight title in the future. Romero replied that he’d do it.Of course, in order for that to make any sense Romero would have to beat Robert Whittaker to win the UFC middleweight title here at United Center on Saturday. Th
  
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• Watch The MMA Beat live at 12 p.m. ET

  07-06-2018 14:00
  On today's episode, the panel will look ahead to the emerging UFC 225 storylines involving Robert Whittaker, Yoel Romero, Colby Covington, Holly Holm and others. We'll also discuss the numerous times Conor McGregor almost fought, weigh-in changes and much more.
  Watch "The MMA Beat" live today at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT / 5 p.m. GMT.
  Subscribe to the show on iTunes: audio | video or Soundcloud here. Stream it on Stitcher here.
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• Morning Report: Tyron Woodley wants to clean out welterweight division, then go after middleweight title

  07-06-2018 14:00
  On Saturday night, Rafael dos Anjos and Colby Covington will face each other for the UFC interim welterweight title, and ostensibly, the next shot at Tyron Woodley’s undisputed championship. That might be tricky for the winner though as Woodley is finally recovered from his shoulder injury and looking to get back into the cage in early August. He’s not all that concerned if the new interim champ won’t be ready for such a quick turnaround.
  Speaking with MMAJunkie Radio recently
  
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• “I like the earlier weigh-ins.” Robert Whittaker

  07-06-2018 09:21
  The UFC 225 open workouts took place tonight at the Chicago Theatre in downtown Chicago, IL. All other fighters seemed to go through the motions, if they even worked out at all. Champion Robert Whittaker would have none of that. Going through the longest and hardest workout by far. In the scrum Whittaker talks about […]
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• “When things get rough he calls police.” – Rafael Dos Anjos

  07-06-2018 09:06
  The UFC 225 open workouts took place tonight at the Chicago Theatre in downtown Chicago, IL. Rafael Dos Anjos took the stage with 100% of the Chicago crowd support. With many screaming for RDA to “KILL COVINGTON”. RDA was all business throughout and while he did acknowledge fans, he seemed nothing but focused. In the […]
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• “My goal right now is just this Saturday night.” – Holly Holm

  07-06-2018 09:03
  The UFC 225 open workouts took place tonight at the Chicago Theatre in downtown Chicago, IL. Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm took the stage and put on a show for the crowd. Along with the kicks and punches, Holly brought a few young fans on stage for a dance contest and some punching practice. […]
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• “There’s a little bit of added pressure” – CM Punk

  07-06-2018 08:59
  The UFC 225 open workouts took place tonight at the Chicago Theatre in downtown Chicago, IL. UFC Welterweight and former wrestling superstar CM Punk took the stage and held court by taking questions from fans. Punk said there was a “scheduling conflict” that kept him from actually working out at the open work out. The […]
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• “I am not thinking about my retirement” – Yoel Romero

  07-06-2018 08:56
  The UFC 225 open workouts took place tonight at the Chicago Theatre in downtown Chicago, IL. Middleweight Title Contender Yoel Romero decided not to work out due to some eye issues after his medicals, but he took time to sign autographs and answer questions from the fans. “I LUH YOU!” were shouted on a consistent […]
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• “I’m looking for people to hate me” – Colby Covington

  07-06-2018 08:46
  The UFC 225 open workouts took place tonight at the Chicago Theatre in downtown Chicago, IL. Welterweight bad boy and title contender Colby Covington took the stage to roar of boo’s. A surprise to no one. Covington has embraced, and maybe embellished, his bad boy persona over the last couple years. In the scrum Colby […]
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• “She wasn’t knocking anyone out with her hands at 135” -Megan Anderson

  07-06-2018 08:43
  The UFC 225 open workouts took place tonight at the Chicago Theatre in downtown Chicago, IL. Woman’s Featherweight contender and UFC newcomer Megan Anderson took the stage first with coach James Krause. After almost choking Krause unconscious, and fixing her hair, Anderson spoke with the media. In the scrum Megan address what she thinks about […]
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• PFL 1 Results: Harrison vs. Tuerxun

  07-06-2018 08:00
  MMA Fighting has PFL 1: Harrison vs. Tuerxun results from the Professional Fighters League event June 7 at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, N.Y.
  In the main event, PFL featherweight champion Andre Harrison will square off against UFC veteran Jumabieke Tuerxun in a featherweight contest. Former WSOF featherweight champion Lance Palmer meets Bekbulat Magomedov in the co-main event.
  Check out the PFL 1 results below.
  Main Card (NBC Sports Network, 9 p.m. ET)
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• Whittaker's goal isn't to be champ, it’s to be the best

  07-06-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Being a bit delusional isn’t a bad thing for a fighter.Just ask UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker, who fights Yoel Romero this Saturday in the main event of UFC 225.While he points to his father as a role model in his personal life, “The Reaper” says there is nobody he looks up to as a fighter. At least, nobody who really exists.“In my adult years I’ve definitely drawn a lot of inspiration from my father; I think he was a great figure for me and my brother
  
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• Unfiltered: CM Punk, Colby Covington, Kamaru Usman In-Studio, and a UFC 225 Preview

  07-06-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  CM Punk calls in and talks to Jim and guest co-host Phoenix Carnevale about his return to the Octagon in his hometown of Chicago at UFC 225, winning the $4 million defamation lawsuit against him, improving in all areas since his loss to Mickey Gall, Mike Jackson as an opponent, and a lot more. Then, "The Nigerian Nightmare" Kamaru Usman joins in-studio to discuss his UFC Chile win over Demian Maia, the UFC Welterweight title picture, who he feels he should fight next, RDA vs. Colby Covington, th
  
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• UFC Returns to Atlantic Canada with Moncton Debut

  07-06-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  BREAKING: The Octagon debuts in New Brunswick for #UFCMoncton at @SMGMoncton on October 27! pic.twitter.com/VvYJv52gNm— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) June 7, 2018Toronto, Canada – UFC® announced today that it will stage its inaugural event in Moncton, New Brunswick at the brand new Moncton Events Centre on Saturday, October 27. Moncton will become the 11th Canadian city to host a UFC card. A special UFC FIGHT NIGHT® microsite – UFC.com/moncton – launches today, providing r
  
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• UFC 225: Fight by Fight Preview

  07-06-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  ROBERT WHITTAKER VS YOEL ROMEROThe first time Robert Whittaker and Yoel Romero locked horns last year, it was a nip and tuck battle won by Whittaker via three scores of 48-47. Expect more of the same on Saturday, but while Romero looked scarier than ever in knocking out Luke Rockhold, Whittaker will be a lot more dangerous himself, considering that he fought most of the first fight with an injured knee. Bottom line, enjoy this one between the two best middleweights in the game.RAFAEL DOS ANJOS V
  
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• Roufus on Punk: "I knew he wasn't quitting"

  07-06-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Duke Roufus was always certain that CM Punk would fight again.Following the blockbuster news of his signing and a lengthy build-up to his promotional debut, the former WWE superstar finally made his Octagon debut at UFC 203 in Cleveland against young hopeful Mickey Gall.It lasted a little over two minutes and ended with Punk lumped up and tapped out, much to the delight of MMA diehards who strenuously objected to the interloper from the world of professional wrestling being granted the opportuni
  
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• Reasons To Watch UFC 225

  07-06-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  The phrase “stacked card’ is overused so much in combat sports that it tends to lose its meaning. However, if one needed a reminder of what such a card actually looks like, look no further than the slate headed for the Windy City Saturday night at UFC 225.On the early FIGHT PASS prelims alone, for crying out loud, Chicago gets legends like Rashad Evans, Clay Guida, and the return of No. 1 flyweight contender Joseph Benavidez. The prelims (the prelims!) score matches like Alistair Ove
  
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• Holm can relate to the expectations surrounding UFC newcomer Anderson

  07-06-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Once upon a time @HollyHolm was set to make her much-anticipated UFC debut. Now it's @MeganA_mma's turn. The former champ spoke about those expectations and the matchup vs. Anderson today at #UFC225 media day. pic.twitter.com/XPeZRNujeE— UFC News (@UFCNews) June 8, 2018Holly Holm knows all about dealing with the pressure and expectations that come with making your UFC debut. She would go on to win her first three UFC showdowns, including an epic second-round knockout of the seemingly invin
  
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• Even at 36, Guida never lets foot off the gas pedal

  07-06-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Clay Guida and Charles Oliveira of Brazil face off during the UFC 225 Ultimate Media Day at the United Center on June 7, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)" align="center" />At 36 years old and after 48 pro fights – 25 of them in the UFC – Clay Guida should be slowing down. Yet after impressive back-to-back wins over Erik Koch and Joe Lauzon in his return to the lightweight division, “The Carpenter” is showing prime f
  
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• Al Iaquinta and Justin Gaethje Reported for August 25th

  07-06-2018 05:45
  A day after Dana White shot down talks of Justin Gaethje and Al Iaquinta facing off, it looks like we will get to see this highly requested matchup after all. Brett Okamoto of ESPN reported Wednesday evening that Gaethje and Iaquinta has been agreed to and will take place in Lincoln, Nebraska on August 25th: […]
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• The Ultimate Fighter 27, Episode 8 results: Diamond vs. Perry

  07-06-2018 05:00
  “I am as concerned with Dulani Perry as I am with the one fly that I’ve seen in the six weeks living in this 10,000 square-foot mansion.”
  Those were the words of Team Cormier’s number one featherweight pick Tyler Diamond ahead of his fight with Dulani Perry on episode 8 of The Ultimate Fighter 27 and they proved to be prophetic as he cruised to a submission victory and a spot in this season’s semifinals.While it was Perry who scored first with a pair of stiff body
  
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• RDA on Conor McGregor: ‘If the Irish boy wants to try for his third belt, I will be there’

  07-06-2018 04:28
  CHICAGO — Rafael dos Anjos discusses his UFC 225 interim title fight against Colby Covington, Conor McGregor claiming that he was supposed to fight dos Anjos at UFC 224, his success at welterweight, Covington’s trash talk, Tyron Woodley, and much more.
  
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• Robert Whittaker explains why the title of champion actually ‘doesn’t mean anything’ to him

  07-06-2018 04:03
  CHICAGO — UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker discusses his UFC 225 title defense against Yoel Romero, his long layoff, meeting Romero in back-to-back fights, his thoughts on doing a shoey, and much more.
  
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• CM Punk talks winning WWE lawsuit, UFC 225, possible return to wrestling and more

  07-06-2018 03:06
  CHICAGO — CM Punk discusses his UFC 225 return against Mike Jackson, winning his defamation lawsuit against WWE doctor Dr. Christopher Amann, making a potential return to pro wrestling, and more.
  
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• Megan Anderson was ‘more nervous’ for last Invicta FC fight than UFC 225 debut

  07-06-2018 02:38
  CHICAGO — Megan Anderson discusses her UFC 225 fight against Holly Holm, making her long-awaited Octagon debut, Cris Cyborg, Holm’s lack of success at 145 pounds, and much more.
  
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• Colby Covington plans on handing interim title to President Trump at White House after UFC 225

  07-06-2018 02:20
  CHICAGO — Colby Covington discusses his interim welterweight title fight against Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 225, the reception he’s gotten in Chicago, Tyron Woodley, his plans to visit Donald Trump at the White House, and much more.
  
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• UFC Bantamweight Sean O’Malley Eyeing October Return

  07-06-2018 02:07
  Sean O’Malley is looking to get back inside the Octagon this fall. O’Malley last competed against Andre Soukhamthath back in March. “Sugar” won the bout, but suffered a foot injury that left him in pain near the end of the fight. Luckily, the foot wasn’t broken and O’Malley believes he’ll be ready to return this year. […]
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• PFL 1 2018 Regular Season Debut Weigh-ins: Andre Harrison, Jumabieke Tuerxun on Target

  07-06-2018 01:33 via sherdog.com
  Undefeated prospect Andre Harrison is ready to lock horns with China’s Jumabieke Tuerxun in the much-anticipated Professional Fighters League inaugural regular season debut.
  
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• Undefeated Andre Harrison believes he’s ‘the best featherweight, period’

  07-06-2018 01:00
  Not all undefeated MMA records are recognized equally.Darren Till is considered to be on the verge of breakthrough stardom after pushing his record to 17-0-1 with a UFC Liverpool victory over Stephen Thompson on Sunday.
  Andre Harrison? He’s been blazing a path of his own. The Long Island native, who was the final World Series of Fighting featherweight champion, boasts a 17-0 record, but hasn’t gotten nearly Till’s level of attention.
  But that’s been slowly changing, and
  
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