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• Andre Pederneiras Relinquishes Position as Nova Uniao Leader

  30-06-2018 23:48
  Andre Pederneiras has stepped down as the leader of Nova Uniao. For over 20 years, Pederneiras was the leader and head coach over at Nova Uniao. Former world champions such as future UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo, Renan Barao, and Eduardo Dantas have emerged thanks to the help of Pederneiras. Andre Pederneiras’ Statement While Pederneiras still plans […]
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• Daniel Cormier: Jon Jones & Anderson Silva Eliminated Themselves From GOAT Conversation

  30-06-2018 22:21
  Daniel Cormier believes Jon Jones and Anderson Silva have eliminated themselves from the “Greatest of all Time” discussion. Cormier will attempt to make history on July 7. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title holder will challenge Stipe Miocic for the heavyweight gold. Cormier would become the first fighter to hold the light heavyweight […]
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• As fights get tougher, BJJ star Rodolfo Vieira seeks evolution before ACB return

  30-06-2018 22:00
  Rodolfo Vieira improved to 4-0 as a mixed martial artist with another finish at ACB 88 in Brisbane, submitting Jacob Holyman-Tague in the opening round on June 16, but it didn’t go as smooth as his ACB debut.
  Competing in MMA for the first time outside of Brazil, the five-time jiu-jitsu world champion experienced new things despite the quick finish in Australia. Before Vieira shot for a takedown early, Holyman-Tague caught him with a punch and a knee that opened a deep cut under his left
  
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• Ilima-Lei Macfarlane Wants Next Bellator Title Defense in Hawaii

  30-06-2018 20:53
  Ilima-Lei Macfarlane hopes to go back home for her next title defense. Last night (June 29), Macfarlane defended her Bellator women’s flyweight title against Alejandra Lara in the main event of Bellator 201. The action took place inside the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California. This was Macfarlane’s first title defense. Lara was tough in the early going. […]
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• Andre Pederneiras Steps Down as Head Coach of Brazilian Camp Nova Uniao

  30-06-2018 20:40 via sherdog.com
  Andre Pederneiras will step down as head trainer at Brazilian camp Nova Uniao after more than two decades in that role.
  
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• Attorney: Leslie Smith case against UFC now in ‘holding pattern’ after change

  30-06-2018 20:00
  Not so fast.
  On Friday morning, Leslie Smith’s attorney Lucas Middlebrook told MMA Fighting that he was informed by a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) regional investigator that Smith’s case against the UFC was deemed to have merit and the NLRB would be filing an official complaint.
  As it turns out, it won’t be that cut and dried.
  Middlebrook said things changed just hours later, after news broke about the impending complaint. The labor lawyer said that the NLRB Region 4
  
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• Donald Cerrone Was Willing to Fight Mike Perry on Short Notice

  30-06-2018 19:29
  Donald Cerrone continues to live up to his reputation. Cerrone is coming off a close but unanimous decision loss to Leon Edwards in the main event of UFC Singapore. While “Cowboy” made the fight competitive, in the end he is now 1-4 in his last five outings. The good news for Cerrone is that two […]
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• Matt Brown turning attention to coaching during injury absence from UFC

  30-06-2018 19:00
  BURBANK, Calif. — At the new MusclePharm gym, Matt Brown discusses coaching at the facility, his ACL surgery and timetable for UFC return, getting ankle surgery and more.
  
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• Coach: Conor McGregor Can Exploit GSP & Khabib’s Flaws

  30-06-2018 18:15
  Conor McGregor’s boxing coach believes his fighter would solve the puzzles of Georges St-Pierre and Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor vs. Nurmagomedov is the fight many fans are anticipating. “The Eagle” is the current Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder. He captured the gold with a unanimous decision win over Al Iaquinta. The bout headlined UFC […]
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• Uriah Hall blames ‘pride,’ digestive issues for nearly fatal weight cut before UFC St. Louis

  30-06-2018 18:00
  LAS VEGAS — At a UFC media day, Uriah Hall discusses his frightening weight-cutting mishap in January, why he feels he’s ready to fight again despite that, his opponent Paulo Costa and much more.
  
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• Andre Pederneiras steps down as Nova Uniao leader

  30-06-2018 17:30
  After more than two decades as the leader and head coach of one of Brazil’s top MMA teams, Andre Pederneiras has officially stepped down from his role.
  “Dede” coached former champions in top MMA promotions over the past 21 years, including UFC stars Jose Aldo and Renan Barao and Bellator bantamweight Eduardo Dantas, and announced his decision on social media after an interview to Combate.
  According to Pederneiras, “the decision to step down as Nova Uniao leader happened
  
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• Why CM Punk is the Ultimate Good Guy in MMA

  30-06-2018 17:03
  We are exactly three weeks removed from the conclusion of CM Punk’s MMA story. And in the end, the good guy died a tragic death. CM Punk knows what it’s like to be the bad guy. During his WWE career, Punk had been successful as a babyface and a heel, even serving as both during […]
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• Fightweets: What is Johny Hendricks’ legacy?

  30-06-2018 17:00
  It’s one final, quiet-ish weekend before International Fight Week kicks in. But that doesn’t mean there was a lack of news. So let’s get right into another edition of Fightweets.Johny Hendricks’ retirement@chjobin: With your magic powers, tell us what really happened with Hendricks... Going from gassing early to pushing GSP, from a UFC champion to a fading middle-aged athlete. Please... Enlighten us!
  @Screenplaya: Will Jonhy Hendricks stay retired?Let’s hope so. An
  
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• Owen Roddy confident Conor McGregor can exploit both Khabib Nurmagomedov and GSP’s ‘flaws’ 

  30-06-2018 16:57
  Owen Roddy has a familiar feeling with regard to a future matchup between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov.At the launch of the all-new SBG Charlestown gym, Roddy compared the fan interest in a clash between the Irishman and “The Eagle” with last year’s boxing event that pitted Floyd Mayweather against “The Notorious”.As far as Roddy is concerned, what the fans want to see is always a good indicator as to what fights will come to fruition.
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• Donald Cerrone’s coach says ‘Cowboy’ was in for short-notice fight with Mike Perry at UFC 226

  30-06-2018 16:30
  Donald Cerrone is known for his “Cowboy” attitude toward fighting but the last week has taken it to another level.Last Saturday, Cerrone headlined UFC Singapore against Leon Edwards, losing a competitive unanimous decision. After the bout, Cerrone revealed that he came down with a sudden illness the day of the event that almost forced him out of the fight. Ultimately, Cerrone chose to fight anyway because, according to his coach Brandon Gibson, “Cowboy” is a competitor.
  
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• Brad Tavares explains why he thinks Dana White ‘jumped the gun’ announcing injury news

  30-06-2018 16:00
  LAS VEGAS — At a UFC media day, Brad Tavares discusses why he believes Dana White said he was out of the TUF 27 Finale main event against Israel Adesanya, what his actual injury is, what he thinks of Adesanya and much more.
  
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• Lance Palmer vs. Jumabieke Tuerxun to Headline PFL 4, Full Card Announced

  30-06-2018 15:37
  The headliner and full card for PFL 4 have been set. The featherweights and heavyweights will take the stage to shine their talents under the recently rebranded promotion. The Professional Fighters League announced on Friday, June 30, 2018 that the lineup for their next event had been finalized. PFL 4 is slated to go down […]
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• Video: Owen Roddy on Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov, ‘emotional’ Ali Abdelaziz and new gym 

  30-06-2018 15:04
  DUBLIN — Speaking at the opening of his all-new SBG Charlestown facility in Dublin Ireland, coach Owen Roddy discussed Conor McGregor’s return, the potential of a bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov and responded to Ali Abdelaziz’s comments that linked him to the bus incident in Brooklyn.
  
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• After the Fight: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane at Bellator 201

  30-06-2018 09:05
  TEMECULA, Calif. — Take a look behind the scenes with Ilima-Lei Macfarlane in the aftermath of her successful Bellator women’s flyweight title defense against Alejandra Lara Friday night in the main event of Bellator 201 at Pechanga Resort & Casino.
  
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• Bellator 201 photos

  30-06-2018 08:49
  Check out Esther Lin’s Bellator 201 photos from the Bellator event at Pechanga Resort & Casino on Saturday night.
  
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• Bellator 201 highlights

  30-06-2018 07:25
  With Bellator 201 in the books, check out the highlights for the main card, including Ilima-Lei Macfarlane’s title defense against Alejandra Lara in the main event Friday night.
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• Bellator 201 fight night weights: Nine fighters come in 10 percent or more above weight class

  30-06-2018 06:55
  A fighter came in well over the recommended fight-night weight at Bellator 201 on Friday night, per the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC).Andy Murad weighed in Friday at 199.4 pounds — 16.6 percent over the contracted welterweight division, according to a commission document obtained by MMA Fighting. Murad weighed in Thursday morning at 170.8 pounds. Nine fighters in total at Bellator 201 came in above 10 percent of their weight class on fight night, including Valerie Letourneau
  
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• Bellator 201 results: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane retains flyweight title with third-round armbar

  30-06-2018 05:25
  The belt is staying in Hawaii.On Friday night at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, Calif., Bellator flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane successfully defended her title against Alejandra Lara. It was a fight that was primarily contested on the ground where Macfarlane got the better of the grappling, threatening with submissions and keeping Lara perpetually on the defensive. Finally, in the third round, Macfarlane was able to lock on an armbar and elicit the tap from Lara despite th
  
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• Ilima-Lei Macfarlane Executes Armbar, Retains Flyweight Championship in Bellator 201 Headliner

  30-06-2018 05:24 via sherdog.com
  Ilima-Lei Macfarlane taps Alejandra Lara with a third-round armbar to retain the Bellator MMA women’s flyweight title.
  
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• Bellator 201 Results: Macfarlane vs. Lara

  30-06-2018 02:32
  MMA Fighting has Bellator 201 results for the Macfarlane vs. Lara fight card Friday night at the Pechanga Resort and Casino at the Temecula, Calif.
  In the main event, Bellator flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane will defend her title against Alejandra Lara.
  Check out the Bellator 201 results below.
  Main card (Paramount at 9 p.m. ET)
  Ilima-Lei Macfarlane vs. Alejandra Lara
  Saad Awad vs. Ryan Couture
  Valerie Letourneau vs. Kristina Williams
  Juan Archuleta vs. Robbie Peralta
  Undercard (MMA Fig
  
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• Josh Burns and Former UFC Champion Allegedly linked to Medicare Scam

  30-06-2018 02:21
  The federal government has just scored another powerful takedown, this time worth $112 million, in a Medicare scam allegedly orchestrated by Dr. Frank Patino of Woodhaven, Michigan. Several names were implicated in the scheme, including former Bellator figher Josh Burns, as well as a former champion and  UFC Hall of Famer according to reports. Court records […]
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• PFL 4 lineup announced for July 19 card

  30-06-2018 01:30
  The featherweights and heavyweights of the Professional Fighters League will soon learn their playoff fates.
  On Friday, the league announced its lineup for PFL 4, which takes place at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on July 19 in Long Island, N.Y.
  The PFL is using a points-based system to determine who will qualify for their playoffs later in the year, with the winners in each weight class competing for a seven-figure prize. Points are awarded for wins, finishes, and the round in which th
  
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• Early weigh-ins will still be in effect for UFC 226, TUF 27 Finale

  30-06-2018 00:30
  UFC fighters will still hit the scale in the morning. For now.
  UFC 226 and the TUF 27 Finale, both in Las Vegas next week, will have morning official weigh-ins, MMA Fighting confirmed Friday with UFC officials following a report by ESPN. A memo was sent out by UFC vice president of health and performance Jeff Novitzky to fighters informing them Thursday, the report stated.
  UFC president Dana White said earlier this month at UFC 225 in Chicago that the promotion would be scrapping the early weig
  
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• Ilima-Lei Macfarlane: I am The Best Women’s Flyweight in The World

  30-06-2018 00:25
  Ilima-Lei Macfarlane believes she has the crown for best women’s flyweight in mixed martial arts. Tonight (June 29), Macfarlane will defend her women’s flyweight title at Bellator 201. Her challenger is Alejandra Lara. “Azul” has a professional mixed martial arts record of 7-1. She’s riding a three-fight winning streak. She’ll look to give Macfarlane her first […]
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