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• Joanna Jedrzejczyk Thanks Strawweight Peers for Proving She’s the Best

  27-07-2018 23:33
  Joanna Jedrzejczyk has never been short or confidence, nor has she been shy about broadcasting this attribute about herself. Even after losing to Rose Namajunas twice, the self-proclaimed strawweight queen has never seen a reduction in any of that self-belief that helped catapult her to where she has been. When Jedrzejczyk received word during UFC […]
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• Jedrzejczyk believes she will be UFC strawweight champion again ‘sooner or later’

  27-07-2018 23:00
  CALGARY, Alberta — Ever since the UFC announced that it would be forming a 125-pound division, the writing appeared to be on the wall that Joanna Jedrzejczyk would move up to that weight class.
  After all, the former strawweight champion has lost twice to current titleholder Rose Namajunas and she has had difficulty making the cut down to 115 pounds in the past. It would seem reasonable to set her sights on conquering a new division.
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• Antonio Carlos Junior and Elias Theodorou Reported for UFC São Paulo

  27-07-2018 22:52
  A middleweight bout has been verbally agreed to for UFC São Paulo between Antonio Carlos Junior takes on Elias Theodorou, first reported by Combate. Antonio Carlos Junior’s first choice for his next opponent was Paulo Costa after feeling slighted by the UFC rankings system, as Costa is now placed three spots above him in the […]
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• Alex Hernandez Predicts OAM Will Suffer Same Fate as Beneil Dariush

  27-07-2018 22:06
  After kicking down the door and trashing the body who was trespassing on his claimed property, Alex Hernandez has made himself quite comfortable in his new home. You can see it in his body language, the cadence of his voice, and the authenticity behind his words. When asked about his opponent for UFC Calgary, Olivier […]
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• Dustin Poirier Makes His Pick for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor

  27-07-2018 21:47
  Dustin Poirier has no doubt in his mind that he will be competing for a UFC title in 2019. The top five ranked lightweight hopes to secure his spot as the No. 1 contender with a victory over former champion Eddie Alvarez this weekend in Calgary at UFC on FOX 30. While nothing is guaranteed […]
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• Report: UFC 226 Brings in Estimate Buyrate of 380,000

  27-07-2018 21:42
  Estimates for the UFC 226 buyrate are in. Dave Meltzer of MMAFighting.com has revealed that the event looks to have brought in around 380,000 pay-per-view buys. UFC 226 was supposed to feature two title bouts. The featherweight championship bout between Max Holloway and Brian Ortega was scrapped when Holloway was pulled due to concussion-like symptoms. […]
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• Antonio Carlos Junior vs. Elias Theodorou agreed for UFC Sao Paulo

  27-07-2018 21:00
  An intriguing middleweight matchup is in the works for UFC Sao Paulo.
  Antonio Carlos Junior and Elias Theordorou have verbally agreed to a bout on the Sept. 22 event in Brazil. MMA Fighting’s Guilherme Cruz confirmed an initial report by Combate.
  The 28-year old Carlos Junior (13-1, 1 no-contest) has quietly put together one of the hottest runs in the UFC’s 185-pound weight class. The Rio native and American Top Team competitor has won five consecutive bouts, four of which have come
  
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• Michael Bisping Blasts Colby Covington For Missing Out on UFC 228

  27-07-2018 20:56
  It didn’t take long for Michael Bisping to rip Colby Covington. Covington is the interim Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title holder, but that won’t last. Once Tyron Woodley vs. Darren Till begins on Sept. 8 at UFC 228, Covington will be stripped of the gold. That’s because “Chaos” recently underwent nasal surgery. Heat on […]
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• Bubba Jenkins signs multi-fight deal with Brave

  27-07-2018 20:42
  Bubba Jenkins has a new place to call home in MMA.
  The former longtime Bellator featherweight, and 2011 NCAA Division I champion, has inked a multi-fight contract with Brave Combat Federation, promotion officials told MMA Fighting. The company has yet to set a date and opponent for his debut.
  Jenkins (12-4) competed 11 times inside the Bellator cage, going 8-3 between 2013 and 2016. “The Highlight Kid”, who scored his last Bellator win over Goiti Yamauchi, parted ways with the compa
  
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• UFC on Fox 30 Weigh-in Results & Video: Eddie Alvarez, Dustin Poirier Cleared for Rematch

  27-07-2018 20:39 via sherdog.com
  The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Calgary on Saturday with a much better offering the second time around.
  
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• Bellator Expands Roster With 22 Newly-Signed European Fighters

  27-07-2018 20:07 via sherdog.com
  Bellator MMA continues to expand its roster by investing in European talent. ESPN reported Friday that the promotion’s active roster has acquired 22 Europe-based fighters. Some of the better-known signings include former Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters Norman Parke, Jim Wallhead and recent TUF cast member Richie Smullen.
  
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• UFC 226 pay-per-view number and what it says about the sport

  27-07-2018 20:00
  According to industry sources, the current estimate for UFC 226 on pay-per-view is 380,000 buys, which is in line with how the early returns were trending.
  It would put the July 7 show in line with January’s UFC 220 for the biggest number so far this year.
  On one hand, the number feels disappointing. You had a rare champion vs. champion battle in the two heaviest weight classes, and a great story with Daniel Cormier’s quest to become a genuine legend of the sport.
  But as we’ve
  
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• Eddie Alvarez: Interim UFC Titles Are Meaningless

  27-07-2018 19:56
  Eddie Alvarez doesn’t see the value in interim Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) titles. Tomorrow night (July 28), Alvarez will take on Dustin Poirier in a rematch from their May 2017 bout. The two will clash inside the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Earlier today, both men made weight to make their bout official. Interim Titles in UFC […]
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• Dominick Cruz Medically Cleared; Eyes T.J. Dillashaw-Cody Garbrandt Winner

  27-07-2018 19:53 via sherdog.com
  Former Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight king Dominick Cruz is no stranger to injuries and extended layoffs. He spent three years on the sidelines between 2011 and 2014, and then another two years after that.
  
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• Renzo Gracie, Shinya Aoki Victorious at One Championship ‘Reign of Kings’

  27-07-2018 19:23 via sherdog.com
  Kevin Belingon capped off a triumphant night for Team Lakay at One Championship “Reign of Kings” when he defeated Martin Nguyen via unanimous decision to claim the interim bantamweight championship Friday in Manila.
  
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• Tecia Torres on Joanna Jedrzejczyk: “She’s Not Scary at All”

  27-07-2018 18:37
  Tecia Torres has faced off with Joanna Jedrzejczyk and she isn’t intimidated. Tomorrow night (July 28), Torres will go one-on-one with Jedrzejczyk on the main card of UFC Calgary. The action is set to take place inside the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This will be Jedrzejczyk’s first non-title bout since Dec. 2014. Joanna’s Climb Back to […]
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• One Championship results: Kevin Belingon, Renzo Garcie and Garry Tonon take wins in Manila 

  27-07-2018 18:26
  Kevin Belingon threw water on Martin Nguyen’s second attempt to claim his third divisional title with a unanimous decision win in their interim bantamweight title tussle, which took main event privileges at ONE Championship: Reign of Kings in Manila, Philippines on Friday.With divisional kingpin Bibiano Fernandes out with a foot injury, the newly crowned interim champion is set for a rematch with the Brazilian at a later date, following a loss in their initial meeting in January 2016.Foll
  
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• Tecia Torres says Joanna Jedrzejczyk told her ‘welcome to hell’ during UFC on FOX 30 faceoff

  27-07-2018 18:00
  CALGARY, Alberta — At UFC on FOX 30 media day, Tecia Torres discusses her intense staredown with Joanna Jedrzejczyk, if Rose Namajunas laid out the blueprint of beating Jedrzejczyk, whether she thinks this could be a title eliminator and more.
  
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• VIDEO: Renzo Gracie returns to action with a second-round submission win over Yuki Kondo

  27-07-2018 16:58
  Renzo Gracie took about five minutes to get going in his return bout against Yuki Kondo at One Championship: Reign of Kings in Manila, Phillipines on Friday.Both Gracie and Kondo were given yellow cards in the first round for inactivity, with the crowd verbalizing their discontent with the action from the rafters.The Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend found a new gear in the second round, however. He took Kondo down, quickly transitioned to the back and finished the bout with a rear-naked choke.Competi
  
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• UFC Calgary Weigh-ins Results: All Fighters Make Weight

  27-07-2018 16:58
  UPDATE: The UFC Calgary weigh-ins have concluded. All 26 fighters on the card have made weight. The early morning UFC Calgary weigh-ins are set to begin. The weigh-ins will begin today (July 27) at 11 a.m. ET. All fighters on the UFC Calgary card (see our predictions here) will tip the scales. That includes headliners […]
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• UFC On FOX 30 Staff Predictions

  27-07-2018 16:52
  The weekend is here and with it comes another exciting fight card, as UFC On FOX 30 goes down from the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. As is always the case before a big MMA event, we’ve got a few of MMANews.com’s finest here to bring you their expert analysis and predictions for the […]
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• Tyron Woodley Not Worried About Darren Till’s Weight Issues

  27-07-2018 16:11
  Tyron Woodley isn’t worried about Darren Till making weight. On Sept. 8, Woodley will defend his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title against Till. The championship bout will serve as UFC 228’s headliner. Interim champion Colby Covington couldn’t make the pay-per-view due to sinus surgery. He will be stripped of his title once Woodley vs. […]
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• Garry Tonon improves to 2-0 with late submission of Rahul Raju at ONE: Reign of Kings

  27-07-2018 16:11
  Garry Tonon improved to 2-0 on Friday at ONE Championship: Reign of Kings in Manila, Philippines, this time using his signature submission ability to stop Rahul Raju in the third round of their lightweight clash.The five-time EBI champion got clipped several times in the opening exchanges before forcing his opponent to the ground on the two-minute mark.Shortly after the fight hit the ground, Tonon wrapped up a signature heel hook, but Raju managed to escape and didn’t accept the Renzo Gra
  
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• Dominick Cruz says he’s cleared to return to action, hopes to fight before end of year

  27-07-2018 16:00
  CALGARY, Alberta — Dominick Cruz’s latest health update is a positive one.
  Cruz and fellow Fox Sports analyst Michael Bisping held court at a media event Thursday evening here at the Fairmont Palliser, and the former UFC bantamweight champion was asked if a possible matchup with top contender Marlon Moraes could be in store for him with the winner potentially facing the winner of next weekend’s UFC 227 main event between current bantamweight titleholder T.J. Dillashaw and riva
  
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• Joshua Pacio taps Pongsiri Mitsatit with a ridiculous reverse arm lock at ONE: Reign of Kings

  27-07-2018 15:46
  Joshua Pacio labeled his sensational finish of Pongsiri Mitsatit as a “passion lock” in his post-fight interview, but beforehand there was a great debate between the ONE Championship commentators as to whether the correct term for the submission was a “reverse kimura” or a “reverse chicken wing.”
  Whatever it was, Pacio elicited a huge roar from the Manila crowd when he brought a stop to the strawweight contest in the first round. He dominated the fight with h
  
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• ‘They’re meaningless’: UFC on FOX 30 fighters sound off on interim titles

  27-07-2018 15:00
  CALGARY, Alberta — Eddie Alvarez has won several titles in his career, so he knows better than most which belts are worth their weight in gold. That leaves him uniquely qualified to discuss the current trend of UFC interim titles being handed out and then seemingly reduced to symbolic trinkets at the drop of a hat.The issue isn’t going away anytime soon, with interim welterweight champion Colby Covington being passed over for a shot at undisputed champion Tyron Woodley in favor of D
  
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• Morning Report: Tyron Woodley says he’ll fight Darren Till at UFC 228 even if Till misses weight

  27-07-2018 14:00
  Earlier this week, the UFC announced that welterweight champion Tyron Woodley would be defending his title against Darren Till at UFC 228 this September. The announcement came as a shock since it was expected that Woodley’s next defense would be a unification bout with interim title holder Colby Covington. Unfortunately for Covington, he was unable to compete on the timeline the UFC wanted so instead, the UFC stripped him of his interim belt just weeks after he won it. And while in the af
  
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• Mike Brown: UFC is ‘Devaluing’ Interim Belts With Latest Welterweight Title Fight Announcement

  27-07-2018 13:08 via sherdog.com
  Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight contender and renowned trash talker Colby Covington defeated Rafael dos Anjos last month to claim the interim welterweight belt and a presumptive shot at current champion Tyrone Woodley to unify the belts later in the year.
  
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• UFC on FOX 30 weigh-in video

  27-07-2018 13:00
  At the UFC on FOX 30 weigh-ins, all 26 fighters taking part in Saturday night's UFC on FOX 30 fights in Calgary, Alberta.In the main event, Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier will have to make the lightweight limit of 155 pounds.The UFC on FOX 30 official weigh-ins will be at 11 a.m. ET, and the UFC on FOX 30 ceremonial weigh-ins will be at 8 p.m. ET.
  Check out the UFC on FOX 30 weigh-in results below.Main card (FOX at 8 p.m. ET)
  Eddie Alvarez vs. Dustin Poirier
  Jose Aldo vs. Jeremy Stephens
  Joann
  
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• Eddie Alvarez Insists a Win Over Dustin Poirier at UFC Calgary Earns Him the Next Title Shot

  27-07-2018 12:57 via sherdog.com
  Two of the best lightweights in the world go head-to-head on Saturday night when former Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez takes on Dustin Poirier at UFC on Fox 30 inside the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
  
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• One Championship Results: Reign of Kings

  27-07-2018 12:45
  MMA Fighting has One Championship results of the Reign of Kings fight card Friday from the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines.
  In the main event, Martin Nguyen will square off against Kevin Belingon for the One Championship interim bantamweight title.
  Check out One Championship results below.
  Main cardMartin Nguyen vs. Kevin Belingon
  Shannon Wiratchai vs. Shinya Aoki
  Renzo Gracie vs. Yuki Kondo
  Eduard Folayang vs. Aziz Pakhrudinov
  Garry Tonon vs. Rahul Raju
  Joshua Pacio vs. Pongsiri Mits
  
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• Manager: ‘Conor McGregor Would Be Much Safer in Jail’ than Fighting Khabib Nurmagomedov

  27-07-2018 07:45
  Conor McGregor avoided jail on Thursday as he reached a plea agreement with prosecutors over his assault on a bus in Brooklyn back in April but he may face a far harsher penalty now that he’s free to fight again. That’s coming directly from Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager, who issued a statement regarding McGregor being cleared […]
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• Poirier not done until he gets the gold belt

  27-07-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Dustin Poirier used to be predictable on fight night. Think of a soldier ripping his helmet off and running into battle with a machine gun under each arm. Today, though, even before he’s reached his 30th birthday, Poirier is a different guy. Now, he’s the sniper picking off foes from high in the sky.“Exactly, you know it,” he laughs when discussing his evolution. “And that’s exactly what it is. It’s maturing as a fighter, but not just fighting, but in li
  
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• Jeremy Stephens: Media Day Q&A

  27-07-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  When Jeremy Stephens enters the Octagon Saturday night in Calgary, it will be his third fight in under seven months; and they weren’t just any fights. They were decisive statement KO/TKO victories over Dooho Choi and Josh Emmett that put his entire division on notice. At only 32 years old, he’s still among the most tenured UFC stars, starting in the promotion back in 2007 at UFC 71. He’ll find himself standing across from another decorated featherweight in Jose Aldo in a co-mai
  
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• Hernandez focused on constantly evolving as a person and fighter

  27-07-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  After calling his shot before his short-notice UFC debut against Beneil Dariush and scoring a shocking 42-second knockout of the lightweight contender in March, don’t expect Alexander Hernandez to tone anything down the second time around as he prepares to face Olivier Aubin-Mercier on Saturday.“I do see myself knocking him unconscious in the first two minutes,” Hernandez said. “It’s just like the Dariush fight.”When the 25-year-old Texan gives his prediction
  
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• Fight Night Calgary Official Weigh-In Results

  27-07-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Here are the official weigh in results for Fight Night Calgary, which features a pivotal lightweight bout in the five-round main event between Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier. The co-main features two veteran UFC featherweights: Jose Aldo and Jeremy Stephens.Five early FIGHT PASS prelims will kick off the action at 4pm/1pm ETPT before the action moves over to FOX at 6pm/3pm ETPT.Lightweight Main Event Bout, 5 Rounds Eddie Alvarez (155) vs Dustin Poirier (156)Featherweight Co-Main Event Bou
  
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• Former champion Rafael Carvalho volunteers to welcome Lyoto Machida to Bellator

  27-07-2018 03:00
  CURITIBA, Brazil — Lyoto Machida is the latest addition to the Bellator middleweight division, and a former Bellator champion wants to be the first to face him.
  Rafael Carvalho recently lost the 185-pound championship to Gegard Mousasi after a 6-0 run in the company, and is offering to welcome “The Dragon” to the Bellator cage later this year.
  ”I went to the barbershop today to get a haircut and people asked me about Lyoto signing with Bellator, and I said it would be co
  
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• Erick Silva Aims to Get His Career Back on Track Following LFA 45 WIn

  27-07-2018 02:10
  Erick Silva doesn’t plan to be complacent following his first victory since Sept. 2016. Silva went one-on-one with Nick Barnes in the main event of LFA 45 last Friday night (July 20). Silva turned the tables on Barnes to pull off a first-round submission win via armbar. The victory improves Silva’s professional mixed martial arts […]
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• Erick Silva aims to ‘restart my career in a smart way’ after post-UFC win

  27-07-2018 01:00
  Erick Silva entered the UFC in 2011 as a former Jungle Fight champion and immediately caught the attention of company president Dana White with impressive finishes. But an inconsistent run over the next six years cost him his contract.
  At age 34, and with an 8-8 record in the UFC, Silva chose to sign with LFA. Seven months after his last Octagon appearance, Silva entered the cage to fight Nick Barnes at LFA 45, scoring a late first-round armbar victory after getting knocked down early.
  “I
  
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• TJ Dillashaw Claims Demetrious Johnson Verbally Agreed to Fight Him

  27-07-2018 00:04
  T.J Dillashaw is 10 days out from one of the biggest challenges of his career, defending the bantamweight champion against the young, hungry, and ferocious former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt, whom Dillashaw defeated for the crown last November at UFC 217. Since then, it wasn’t a rematch that Dillashaw has been lobbying for over the […]
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