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• UFC heavyweight Mark Godbeer announces retirement

  25-09-2018 23:00
  After 17 professional fights, and four inside the UFC Octagon, Mark Godbeer is hanging up his four-ounce gloves for good.
  The British behemoth, also a former BAMMA champion and Bellator MMA veteran, made the news official on his Facebook page early Tuesday morning.I'd like to thank you all for making the last ten years of my life an epic journey,, but now it's time to give my time...Posted by Mark Godbeer on Tuesday, September 25, 2018
  This career change comes a little more than a month after G
  
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• Donald Cerrone Posts Photo of Visit to Doctor’s Office, Heavily Wrapped Left Arm

  25-09-2018 22:54 via sherdog.com
  Based on image alone, Donald Cerrone’s status for his UFC Fight Night 139 showdown with Mike Perry could be in jeopardy.
  
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• Jon Jones Expresses Interest in Gustafsson Rematch

  25-09-2018 22:25
  With Jon Jones being cleared to make his Octagon return as early as next month, naturally, many have speculated on whom “Bones” will face in his first bout back. One name that has emerged more often than the other is that of Alexander Gustafsson, who himself has been lobbying for a rematch with Jones. Jones […]
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• Charles Oliveira says he’s a ‘legend’ after breaking Royce Gracie’s UFC record

  25-09-2018 22:00
  SAO PAULO, Brazil — Charles Oliveira had a perfect night at UFC Sao Paulo.
  The 28-year-old lightweight submitted Christos Giagos at the Ibirapuera gymnasium Saturday night, breaking Royce Gracie’s record for most submissions in UFC history and pocketing another post-fight bonus, his 12th in the company.
  ”I will never forget tonight. To surpass Royce at age 28, I will never forget this moment,” Oliveira told the media after his win. “Man, I’ve surpassed Royce,
  
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• UFC Sao Paulo Medical Suspensions: Five Fighters Facing Potential 6-Month Terms

  25-09-2018 21:32 via sherdog.com
  Five fighters from this past weekend’s UFC Fight Night 137 card could be facing lengthy layoffs.
  
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• Four-Time UFC Veteran Mark Godbeer Announces Retirement from MMA

  25-09-2018 21:13 via sherdog.com
  British heavyweight Mark Goodbeer has announced his retirement from mixed martial arts following a 17-fight career.
  
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• UFC Sao Paulo Medical Suspensions: Five Fighters Face Lengthy Layoffs

  25-09-2018 20:44
  With every decision comes a consequence and for those fighters who took part in battle at UFC Sao Paulo, it’s their time to faces those consequences in the form of medical suspensions. Eryk Anders vs. Thiago Santos in a light heavyweight bout served as the main event, which saw Santos scored a third-round TKO win. […]
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• McGregor Bus Attack Accomplice Cian Cowley Re-Signed By Brave CF

  25-09-2018 20:33
  Conor McGregor wasn’t the only one punished for his bus attack in New York in April. Fellow mixed martial artist Cian Cowley also took part in the action at the Barclays Center during UFC media day. McGregor smashed a dolly through one of the fighter buses, shattering glass that cut fighters inside the bus. Several fights […]
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• Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Jose Pedraza Set For MSG Unification Bout

  25-09-2018 20:11
  A massive match-up in the world of boxing has finally been announced. The Los Angeles Times is reporting that a 135-pound unification bout between Vasyl Lomachenko and Jose Pedraza is official for December 8th. The fight will go down from Madison Square Garden in New York City. Lomachenko’s WBA lightweight title will be on the line, […]
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• Rafael dos Anjos Wants 165-Pound Division in UFC

  25-09-2018 20:04
  Rafael dos Anjos wants the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to add a 165-pound division. There has been a lot of talk over the addition of new weight classes in the UFC. One popular division is at 165 pounds. UFC president Dana White has dismissed the idea of a 165-pound weight class, but more fighters are […]
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• UFC Sao Paulo medical suspensions: Five fighters potentially out six months

  25-09-2018 20:00
  Five fighters received 180-day suspensions by the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA) medical team following last Saturday’s UFC Sao Paulo, the commission announced Tuesday.
  Thales Leites and Hector Lombard, who met in a middleweight bout at the Ibirapuera gymnasium, were given six-month medical suspensions after the 15-minute fight.
  Lombard, who lost via unanimous decision, could return to action sooner if cleared by doctor of a potential orbital bone fracture. Leites, who retired
  
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• Referee, Judges Assigned for Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229

  25-09-2018 19:22
  A veteran crew will be overseeing the highly anticipated showdown between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor at UFC 229 in Las Vegas on Oct. 6. On Tuesday, the Nevada State Athletic Commission voted unanimously to approve the referee and judges who will be working the lightweight title fight taking place at the T-Mobile Arena. Herb […]
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• Miesha Tate Booked for Commentary Duties at Quintet 3

  25-09-2018 19:19
  Miesha Tate is set to do some commentary duties for an upcoming grappling event. Tate has been happily retired since losing to Raquel Pennington at UFC 205. The former women’s bantamweight champion walked away from the sport and recently started a family as she welcomed her first daughter into the world. Back in 2016 at […]
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• Eryk Anders Offers Update After Grueling UFC Sao Paulo Main Event

  25-09-2018 19:19
  Eryk Anders had a rough night during his latest fight under the UFC banner inside of the Octagon. Thiago Santos was able to score a TKO win over Anders at the end of the third round due to referee stoppage at UFC Sao Paulo that went down on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Ginásio do […]
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• Referee, Judges Selected for Nurmagomedov-McGregor Title Fight at UFC 229

  25-09-2018 18:40 via sherdog.com
  Veteran official Herb Dean will be the third man in the cage when Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor square off in the UFC 229 headliner.
  
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• Judges, referee Herb Dean selected for UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor main event

  25-09-2018 18:15
  The judges and referee have been selected for the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor grudge match.
  Judges Derek Cleary, Sal D’Amato and Junichiro Kamijo will be responsible for scoring and veteran official Herb Dean will oversee the lightweight championship main event of UFC 229, which takes place on Oct. 6 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
  The assignments were made official at a meeting of the Nevada State Athletic Commission in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
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• Eryk Anders talks grueling UFC Sao Paulo main event: ‘I’ve never been so exhausted in my life’

  25-09-2018 18:00
  When Eryk Anders collapsed in the cage at the conclusion of his UFC Sao Paulo main event scrap with Thiago Santos this past Saturday, it made for a dramatic sight.
  Fortunately for Anders, the visual was a lot worse than the actual consequences and Anders was able to return to the backstage area with only minimal assistance from his team, which included his wife Yasmin who was cornering him for the first time. Anders spoke to MMA Fighting on Monday to give an update on his health following the t
  
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• Tyron Woodley’s Coach: ‘Everything Colby Covington Does is Very Slow’

  25-09-2018 17:38
  Tyron Woodley’s coach believes that Colby Covington is simply slow inside the Octagon. It’s clear that the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) wants to book Woodley vs. Covington as soon as possible. While UFC 230 looked to be a possibility, “The Chosen One” has to get surgery on his right hand. Woodley will be out of […]
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• Jon Jones’ Manager Insists That Fighter Didn’t ‘Snitch’ to Get USADA Suspension Reduced

  25-09-2018 17:28 via sherdog.com
  Malki Kawa made the media rounds on Monday, telling anyone who would listen that Jon Jones wasn’t a “snitch.”
  
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• Gegard Mousasi Explains How To Beat UFC Champ Robert Whittaker

  25-09-2018 16:28
  Gegard Mousasi is one of the best middleweight fighters in the world. He’s currently the 185-pound champion of the Bellator MMA promotion. Mousasi will defend his title this weekend against welterweight champion Rory MacDonald at Bellator 206. He recently took part in a media call to promote the event. Despite being, arguably, the greatest middleweight […]
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• Former Conor McGregor Training Partner Helping Khabib For UFC 229 Camp

  25-09-2018 16:16
  Khabib Nurmagomedov has some mind games of his own. The Russian prepares to defend his UFC lightweight title against Conor McGregor next month. They’ll headline UFC 229 on pay-per-view (PPV) on October 6th from the T-Mobile Arena. There are some serious personal issues between the two 155 pounders. McGregor did his best to get into […]
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• Cowboy Wearing Cast Ahead of Mike Perry Fight

  25-09-2018 16:04
  Fight fans are eager to see Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and Mike Perry throw down. The pair will co-headline UFC Fight Night 139 in Denver, Colorado from the Pepsi Center. Some personal beef has brewed between the pair due to the nature of the situation at their gym. Perry recently joined Cerrone’s longtime home at Jackson-Wink […]
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• Agent Malki Kawa says Jon Jones is ‘not a snitch;’ USADA offers clarification

  25-09-2018 16:00
  Jon Jones is no snitch, according to his longtime agent.
  Malki Kawa told Luke Thomas on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour that Jones did not get a reduced suspension in his anti-doping case because he was informing USADA about performance-enhancing drug use by his teammates.Jones was suspended 15 months, retroactive to July 2017, in the case due to what USADA described as “substantial assistance” and the belief by arbitrator Richard McLaren that Jones was not knowingly cheating
  
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• Francis Ngannou Reveals The Last Time He Spoke To Dana White

  25-09-2018 15:52
  The friction between UFC heavyweight Francis Ngannou and UFC President Dana White hasn’t seemed to dissolve. Ngannou lost to Stipe Miocic back in January after earning the opportunity to challenge for the title. He was bested by Miocic via unanimous decision. Ngannou returned in July against fellow knockout artist Derrick Lewis. In turn, they delivered […]
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• Khabib Nurmagomedov Thinks Conor McGregor is a Poor Role Model

  25-09-2018 15:48
  Khabib Nurmagomedov is not a fan of Conor McGregor’s press conference antics. The current UFC lightweight champion recently commented on last week’s UFC 229 press conference where McGregor controlled most of the microphone time to promote his whiskey and take shots at Nurmagomedov. “The Eagle”, believes athletes should be better role models. TMZ caught up […]
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• Dana White Says Conor McGregor is Worth Dealing With Shenanigans

  25-09-2018 15:18
  Dana White says Conor McGregor is worth any headaches he may cause the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). McGregor dialed up his antics during the UFC 229 press conference. With his usual swag and tardiness, McGregor didn’t hesitate to promote his new Proper No. Twelve Irish whiskey while blasting Khabib Nurmagomedov and calling him a coward […]
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• Stephen Thompson Eyeing Fight With Robbie Lawler Early Next Year

  25-09-2018 15:02 via sherdog.com
  Fans will have to wait to see the next title fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight division after the champ Tyron Woodley was forced to withdraw from his fight with Colby Covington due to a thumb injury he suffered in his win over Darren Till. However, there could be another high profile welterweight bout joining them in early 2019 between former champion and knockout artist Robbie Lawler and two-time title challenger Stephen Thompson.
  
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• Former SBG fighter Myles Price helps Khabib Nurmagomedov for UFC 229, calls out Peter Queally 

  25-09-2018 15:00
  A former SBG fighter, Myles Price, who spent many rounds sparring Conor McGregor before the Dubliner rose to superstardom, says he’s now helping Khabib Nurmagomedov prepare to fight “The Notorious” in their all encompassing lightweight title clash at UFC 229.Price, who was a national lightweight champion during his time at SBG, detailed why he left the Irish gym a number of years ago and revealed that he had a somewhat fractured relationship with McGregor during his time at th
  
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• Miesha Tate: Amanda Nunes 'Hits Like a Man,' Has The Power to Knock Out Cris Cyborg

  25-09-2018 14:48 via sherdog.com
  A highly anticipated superfight takes place on Dec. 29 at UFC 232 in the Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s featherweight division when 145-pound champion and arguably the best women’s pound-for-pound fighter on the planet, Cristiane Justino, takes on bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes.
  
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• Morning Report: Tyron Woodley: A fight with Conor McGregor ‘makes sense’ if McGregor wins at UFC 229

  25-09-2018 14:00
  Since winning the welterweight title at UFC 201, Tyron Woodley has been angling for a superfight with former champion Georges St-Pierre. Recently though, St-Pierre explained why he is uninterested in a fight with Woodley at the moment, saying that it doesn’t do enough for his legacy. But that’s alright with Woodley who recently revealed that he has his sights set on bigger (smaller?) fish.
  Speaking on his TMZ show, The Hollywood Beatdown, recently, Woodley admitted that he will be w
  
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• Win Or Lose, Jordan Espinosa Is Comfortable In the Octagon And Living His Best Life

  25-09-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Jordan Espinosa celebrates after his submission victory over Nick Urso in their flyweight bout during Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series at the TUF Gym on August 22, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/DWTNCS)" align="center" /> The dream opportunity went just as planned for Jordan Espinosa. Not only did he defeat a heated rival in Nick Urso, but he did it in 83 seconds in front of UFC President Dana White and matchmakers Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard.But there would b
  
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• Unfiltered: Aljamain Sterling In-Studio and Sao Paulo Recap

  25-09-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  "The Funkmaster" himself, Aljo Sterling, joins JIm and Matt in-studio for the whole show and discusses his UFC 228 win over Cody Stamann, landing his "Funk-Strudel" kneebar, wanting fights with Jimmie Rivera and Dominick Cruz, and a lot more. Plus, the guys break down the action from Sao Paulo this past weekend and talk about Jon Jones's imminent Octagon return after USADA's fifteen-month suspension, the Khabib-Conor UFC 229 Radio City Music Hall press conference, Joanna vs. Valentina for the UF
  
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• UFC Partners With Bixler To Launch New Collection Of UFC & Athelete-Inspired Jewelry

  25-09-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Las Vegas and Montreal, Canada – UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, today announced a new multi-year licensing agreement with BIXLER, North America’s First Jeweler™. The partnership, negotiated by IMG, grants Bixler the rights to manufacture and distribute UFC and MMA athlete-inspired jewelry in the United States and Canada, as well as globally via UFC Store.com.“As America’s First Jeweler with more than 230 years of experience prov
  
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• Super Six Fights - Tony Ferguson

  25-09-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  On October 6 in Las Vegas, former interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson begins his road back to the belt when he faces another former champ, Anthony Pettis, at T-Mobile Arena. But before the featured UFC 229 co-main event takes place, it’s time to take a look at six of the most memorable performances turned in by “El Cucuy.”2011Ramsey Nijem (Watch on UFC FIGHT PASS)After a tumultuous run through season 13 of The Ultimate Fighter, Ferguson had his opportunity to close o
  
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• Souza Calls Her Shots After An Impressive UFC Debut

  25-09-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Livinha Souza of Brazil celebrates after submitting Alex Chambers of Australia in their women's strawweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Ibirapuera Gymnasium on September 22, 2018 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)" align="center" /> Livia Renata Souza, 12-1, made her UFC debut short and sweet with an 81-second submission victory over veteran Alex Chambers, and now she’s calling for heads.Literally.In Souza’s Invicta FC debut in 201
  
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• Moraes Teaches Saunders The Move That Beat Saunders In Brazil

  25-09-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Ben Saunders congratulates Sergio Moraes of Brasil after Saunders was defeated by submission in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Ibirapuera Gymnasium on September 22, 2018 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)" align="center" />After a loss, most fighters would want to move on to whatever is next, whether that be a new opponent, working on new skills to improve their game or taking a break before getting back into the grin
  
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• Flashback: Making McGregor

  25-09-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Those who followed the early career of Conor McGregor on the European MMA circuit knew that he had talent and charisma, but who could have predicted that 2013 would be a year that changed the sport forever? Well, “The Notorious” one did just that. Today, that’s not a surprise, but five years ago, as the Irishman prepared to face Max Holloway, his boasts seemed far-fetched at best. Then he went on to deliver on all of them.Today, as McGregor’s UFC 229 main event against li
  
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• Woodley Wants McGregor To Win At UFC 229 So He Can “Smash” Him

  25-09-2018 04:36
  UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley has his eyes on the money fight. And what bigger target to go after than Conor McGregor? McGregor has the opportunity to win back the lightweight title. He’ll challenge Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 next month. Should he win, the thought of chasing a third and record-breaking title might entice […]
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• Francisco Trinaldo Tried To Cancel UFC Sao Paulo Fight Due To Tooth Pain

  25-09-2018 04:23
  It was a glorious past weekend in Brazil for longtime UFC lightweight competitor Francisco Trinaldo. Trilando picked up a big knockout win to end Evan Dunham’s career at UFC Sao Paulo. After the fight, Trinaldo declared his intentions to rematch his 2017 defeat against Kevin Lee. Almost none of that happened. Trinaldo told reporters after the […]
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• Nina Ansaroff Almost Retired After UFC 195

  25-09-2018 03:17
  Nina Ansaroff is heading into the biggest fight of her mixed martial arts (MMA) career. Ansaroff has an opportunity to break into the top rankings of the 115-pound division when she takes on former title challenger Claudia Gadelha at UFC 231 in Toronto. Ansaroff is currently riding a three-fight win streak since suffering her last […]
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• Sam Alvey Claims He Won’t Lose Again

  25-09-2018 03:05
  Sam Alvey had a rough night in Sao Paulo over the weekend. “Smile’n Sam” was knocked out by mixed martial arts (MMA) legend Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. While such a loss might bring down the spirits of most fighters, Alvey is only seeing this as a minor setback. He took to his Instagram and released a video […]
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• Cian Cowley re-signs with Brave CF, set to return in November

  25-09-2018 03:00
  Cian Cowley has re-upped with Brave CF.
  The promotion confirmed the news during the Brave 16 broadcast, while announcing Cowley was set to return at upcoming Brave 18 event in November. An opponent has yet to be named.
  Cowley was part of the group of individuals, lead by Conor McGregor, that stormed the Barclay’s Center during UFC 223 media day in April in search of Khabib Nurmagomedov. During the incident, McGregor was seen smashing a dolly through the a bus window in an attempt to get a
  
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• Miesha Tate Says Amanda Nunes Has The Power To KO Cyborg

  25-09-2018 02:55
  One of the biggest fights in female mixed martial arts (MMA) history is approaching. At UFC 232, women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg will defend her title against 135-pound queen Amanda Nunes. The action goes down live on pay-per-view (PPV) on December 29, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate joined Ariel […]
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• USADA Responds To Jones’ Manager Claiming ‘Snitching’ Wasn’t Part Of Suspension Reduction

  25-09-2018 02:41
  There seem to be some discrepancies in Jon Jones’ camp and the United States Anti Doping Agency’s (USADA) understanding of “Bones'” suspension reduction. Recently, it was reported that Jones was handed a 15-month suspension retroactive to when his failed drug sample was collected. As it stands, Jones is eligible to return on October 28th. It […]
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• Gustafsson Says He’ll Give Jon Jones a Beating Even if he Cheats

  25-09-2018 01:51
  Alexander Gustafsson says Jon Jones is in for a world of hurt if they have a rematch. Jones recently learned that his suspension has been reduced to 15 months by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). This means he is eligible to return on Oct. 28. Gustafsson wasted little time in calling for a rematch with […]
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• Light heavyweight, lightweight playoffs set for PFL 9 in Long Beach

  25-09-2018 01:00
  The Professional Fighters League playoffs are heading to California.
  On Monday, officials announced via press release that the light heavyweight and lightweight finalists of the league’s inaugural season will be determined at PFL 9 on Oct. 13 at the Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, Calif. Fighters will compete twice at the event for the chance to book their spot at the season finale on Dec. 31, where the playoffs champion will emerge with a $1 million prize.
  Top light heavyweight seed Vinn
  
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• Augusto Sakai thanks referee for late stoppage vs. Chase Sherman: ‘He deserved that beating in the end’

  25-09-2018 00:00
  SAO PAULO, Brazil — Augusto Sakai made the best of his UFC debut.
  Taking on experienced UFC heavyweight Chase Sherman Saturday night at UFC Sao Paulo, Sakai went for a brawl for three rounds before he got the stoppage victory in the final minute.
  Very emotional in his post-fight interview with the media at the Ibirapuera gymnasium, Sakai was worried about a hand fracture he may have suffered early in the fight, and thinks that ended up preventing him from finishing Sherman earlier.
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