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• Alan Patrick on how moving full-time to Orlando helped land UFC 229 fight

  05-10-2018 23:00
  Alan Patrick was a homeless kid who used to shine shoes in the streets of Brasilia to make a living. Decades later, he’s able to provide a completely different reality to his young son.
  The 15-1 Brazilian lightweight talent, who holds a 5-1 record under the UFC banner, has decided to move full-time to Orlando with his wife and four-year-old son ahead of Saturday night’s UFC 229, when he faces Scott Holtzman at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
  Living in the United States and training
  
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• UFC 229 Embedded, Episode 5: ‘If you’re late, this is his problem’

  05-10-2018 22:43
  In the fifth episode of UFC 229 Embedded, the fighters participate in media day, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor have their press conference and more.
  
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• UFC 229 official weigh-in photos

  05-10-2018 21:41
  The UFC 229 official weigh-in photos are from Friday’s UFC event in Las Vegas.
  
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• Dricus Du Plessis questions if Roberto Soldic is ‘clean’ ahead of KSW 45 rematch

  05-10-2018 21:00
  Dricus Du Plessis thought he would be looking at a new opponent for his first KSW welterweight title defense, but when Roberto Soldic was the only man who would step forward to face him in London he was happy to accept a rematch.“[KSW] said I didn’t need to take the fight, and I could do it in December instead, and they would have another opponent for me,” the KSW welterweight champion told MMA Fighting. “I didn’t want to wait that long. I said, ‘There’
  
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• UFC 229 ‘Nurmagomedov vs. McGregor’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring

  05-10-2018 20:25 via sherdog.com
  Sherdog's live UFC 229 coverage kicks off Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET.
  
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• UFC 229 Weigh-in Results: Headliners Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor Cleared for Combat

  05-10-2018 20:12 via sherdog.com
  UFC 229 and Conor McGregor’s long awaited return is nearly upon us, with “Notorious” having been out of action since defeating Eddie Alvarez for the lightweight belt at UFC 205 back in 2016.
  
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• PFL 8 Sets Josh Copeland-Philipe Lins, Lance Palmer-Steven Siler Tournament Finals for Dec. 31

  05-10-2018 20:12 via sherdog.com
  There was nothing cuddly about Josh Copeland.
  
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• KSW 45 Weigh-ins: Two Title Fights Official for Saturday

  05-10-2018 20:04 via sherdog.com
  All is set for Saturday’s KSW heavyweight title fight.
  
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• Nurmagomedov successfully makes weight for UFC 229 fight vs. McGregor

  05-10-2018 19:06
  Khabib Nurmagomedov is on point for his first title defense.
  The unbeaten UFC lightweight successfully made championship weight on Friday for his main event bout with Conor McGregor, which takes place at UFC 229 on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
  Nurmagomedov’s official weight was 155 pounds, while McGregor later weighed in at 154.5 pounds to make the UFC 229 main event official.
  Any cause for concern about Nurmagomedov having any problems with the scale were alleviated early whe
  
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• Quintet 3 competitors want you to give submission grappling a second chance

  05-10-2018 17:00
  LAS VEGAS -- Kazushi Sakuraba has done it all in his Hall of Fame career. The mixed martial arts O.G. went 90 minutes with Royce Gracie in PRIDE, won a UFC tournament, and has carried on from the sport’s beginnings all the way to the big corporate era.
  Throw in a start as a standout collegiate wrestler and a lengthy history in professional wrestling, and there’s nothing Sakuraba hasn’t done or seen.
  So when the ageless wonder has something to say about the state of a particula
  
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• UFC 229 weigh-in video at 12 p.m. ET

  05-10-2018 16:43
  At the UFC 229 weigh-ins, all 24 fighters taking part in Saturday night’s UFC 229 fights will step on the scale Friday, and we’ll have the live video here at MMA Fighting.
  In the main event, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor will have to make championship weight at 155 pounds.
  The UFC 229 official weigh-in video will happen at 12 p.m. ET, and MMA Fighting will carry it live. The UFC 229 ceremonial weigh-in video will be at 8 p.m. ET.
  Check out UFC 229 weigh-in results below.
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• Lukasz Parobiec Steps Up On Two Days' Notice To Face Wagner Prado At KSW 45

  05-10-2018 16:15 via sherdog.com
  There has been a last-minute change to the KSW 45 card this Saturday, as heavyweight contender Wagner Prado will now face Poland’s Lukasz Parobiec, who steps up for Max Nunes.
  
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• At UFC 229, there are a lot of people walking around with belts

  05-10-2018 16:00
  One of the special treats going on in Las Vegas this week is the feeling that the inmates are truly running the asylum. Khabib Nurmagomedov couldn’t be talked out of his punctuality at the UFC 229 press conference, knowing damn well that Conor McGregor — nothing if not insubordinate — would be late. He stormed the stage at exactly 3pm local time, forcing Dana White, like a reluctant father figure, to traipse out there after him, forgoing the big introduction video and everythi
  
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• UFC 229: Pros predict Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor

  05-10-2018 15:00
  LAS VEGAS — The moment is nearly upon us.
  On Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, years of bad blood will culminate in a fight that very well could be the biggest in the history of mixed martial arts. UFC 229’s main event, a blockbuster meeting between UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former two-division beltholder Conor McGregor, pits two of the most domineering forces in the game against one another. Nurmagomedvov, the undefeated sambo savant from Dag
  
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• Morning Report: On ‘snitch’ accusations, Jon Jones says he didn’t give up info ‘on anyone in the sport’

  05-10-2018 14:00
  Last month, Jon Jones was finally handed down his suspension from USADA for failing an in-competition drug test at his rematch with Daniel Cormier at UFC 214: 15 months retroactive to last July. While that is a long suspension, it’s considerably less than the four years he could have received as a repeat offender and still shorter than the two-year suspension most envisioned would be forthcoming. But Jones availed himself of a little-used loophole to knock off approximately 30 months, a c
  
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• Dan Hardy Medically Cleared To Compete, Considering Return To Fighting

  05-10-2018 13:58 via sherdog.com
  Former Ultimate Fighting Championship title challenger Dan Hardy has settled into his role as an analyst quite well since retiring from competition back in 2013, but he never took his eye completely off a return to competition.
  
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• Anthony Smith Confident That a Win Over Volkan Oezdemir Will Earn Him a Title Shot

  05-10-2018 13:45 via sherdog.com
  Surging Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith believes he’s one win away from competing for UFC gold with a win over his next opponent, Volkan Oezdemir.
  
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• Dana White: Khabib Leaving Press Conference 'The Perfect Counter-Punch'

  05-10-2018 13:30 via sherdog.com
  The official UFC 229 pre-fight press conference took place on Thursday with much fanfare although it could be considered an anti-climax as both fighters were not present at the same time.
  
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• UFC 229 weigh-in video

  05-10-2018 13:00
  At the UFC 229 weigh-ins, all 24 fighters taking part in Saturday night’s UFC 229 fights will step on the scale Friday, and we’ll have the live video here at MMA Fighting.
  In the main event, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor will have to make championship weight at 155 pounds.
  The UFC 229 official weigh-in video will happen at 12 p.m. ET, and MMA Fighting will carry it live. The UFC 229 ceremonial weigh-in video will be at 8 p.m. ET.
  Check out UFC 229 weigh-in results below.
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• Michelle Waterson: ‘I have more tools in my toolbox’ than Felice Herrig

  05-10-2018 07:20
  LAS VEGAS — At UFC 229 open workouts, Michelle Waterson discussed her upcoming fight against Felice Herrig, why her fight against Herrig felt inevitable, the fued between JacksonWink and Donald Cerrone, and much more.
  
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• Dominick Reyes says in-cage mentality is ‘destruction,’ ‘tear apart everything’

  05-10-2018 07:06
  LAS VEGAS — At UFC 229 media day, Dominick Reyes discusses the opportunity of fighting Ovince Saunt Preux on a big card, his unique mindset when entering the cage, his former job as an IT professional and more.
  
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• TUF Blog: Marciea Allen Part 6

  05-10-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  If you’re reading this right now I would bet that your life is pretty good.As you continue to read this, smile more, you’re an inspiration and people look up to you even if you don’t know it.Take responsibility for your actions and do good, do more, but smile. Life is good. pic.twitter.com/loeaJHlomI— Marciea Allen (@MarcieaAllen) October 4, 2018Team Gastelum is now on a three-fight losing streak, but the team morale is still at an all-time high, despite the setbacks. Up
  
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• TUF Blog: Josh Parisian Part 6

  05-10-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Tonight was the best fight of the season thus far, in my opinion. Both girls were throwing some serious leather and landing. Bea caught Leah early on with some brutal elbows across the forehead, splitting her open and turning the fight into a bloodbath. I had the pleasure of getting a real good look at the cut on Leah’s head after the fight and it was one of the most horrifying cuts I’ve ever seen in person.But Leah was relentless, pushed forward, and got some solid takedowns during
  
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• Sergio Pettis Knows Why He Is Fighting, And He Is Just Getting Started

  05-10-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  It took me nearly five years, but I finally got around to asking Sergio Pettis about the following line in his UFC bio:“When I was about 13 I used to have pretend fights in my front room when nobody was there, pretending I was fighting for the UFC.”So, Mr. Pettis, what did those fights look like?“They always ended up with me winning,” he laughs. “It was pretty much like the little kid who played basketball and was visualizing and visualizing, but never really knew t
  
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• Pain-Free Lewis Hoping For Best Career Fight Vs Volkov

  05-10-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  Derrick Lewis and Alexander Volkov face off during the UFC 229 Ultimate Media Day (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)" align="center" />Derrick Lewis is back in Las Vegas for the first time in three months – the first time since “that night” – and plenty of things feel different.“Vegas is looking a little different today,” Lewis says upon arriving in the desert in advance of his UFC 229 showdown with Alexander Volkov. “It doesn’t feel like it did w
  
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• Khabib intent on giving McGregor master class in trash talking

  05-10-2018 07:00 via ufc.com
  For a professional prizefighter known for a punishing and swarming style that has garnered him a 26-0 record and the UFC lightweight championship, Khabib Nurmagomedov gives off a distinct impression that he’s a compassionate man and not someone hardened by life in the fight game.His visits to his friend, former pro boxer Magomed Abdusalamov, who was permanently injured in a 2013 bout with Mike Perez, are one example. Another is his insistence on keeping his circle small with friends he doe
  
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• Derrick Lewis promises ‘real fun’ UFC 229 first round after Francis Ngannou dud

  05-10-2018 06:51
  LAS VEGAS — At UFC 229 media day, Derrick Lewis discusses his upcoming fight against Alexander Volkov, how he’s been dealing with his back injuries, the heavyweight title picture, Daniel Cormier vs. Brock Lesnar, and much more.
  
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• Alexander Volkov ‘can understand’ why Brock Lesnar will get next UFC heavyweight title shot

  05-10-2018 06:49
  LAS VEGAS — At UFC 229 media day, Alexander Volkov discusses his fight with Derrick Lewis, why he doesn’t mind if Brock Lesnar gets the next heavyweight title shot, Fabricio Werdum’s two-year suspension and much more.
  
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• Felice Herrig goes off on ‘cult leader’ Conor McGregor, ‘little minions’ who follow him

  05-10-2018 06:40
  LAS VEGAS — At UFC 229 media day, Felice Herrig discusses her fight with Michelle Waterson, her disdain for Conor McGregor and his fans, the strawweight division and much more.
  
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• Tony Ferguson ‘absolutely’ ready to step into main event if Khabib vs. McGregor falls through

  05-10-2018 05:45
  LAS VEGAS — At UFC 229 media day, Tony Ferguson discussed his upcoming fight against Anthony Pettis, why he brought his UFC belt to media day, signing a contract to fight Conor McGregor, proper handshake etiquette, being ready to step into Saturday’s main event, and more.
  
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• Sergio Pettis thought Demetrious Johnson vs. Henry Cejudo was ‘a draw’

  05-10-2018 05:42
  LAS VEGAS — At UFC 229 media day, Sergio Pettis discusses fighting on the same card with his brother Anthony, his bout with Jussier Formiga, his win over Joseph Benavidez, his thoughts on Demetrious Johnson vs. Henry Cejudo and much more.
  
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• Anthony Pettis ‘ballooned up’ to 205lbs after disastrous cut for Max Holloway fight

  05-10-2018 05:18
  LAS VEGAS — At UFC 229 media day, Anthony Pettis discussed his upcoming fight against Tony Ferguson, his prediction for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor, his weight cut, ballooning up to 205 pounds after his fight against Max Holloway, and much more.
  
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• Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor UFC 229 press conference reaction

  05-10-2018 03:18
  LAS VEGAS — MMA Fighting’s Marc Raimondi, Shaun Al-Shatti and Chuck Mindenhall break down all the storylines coming out of Thursday’s UFC 229 pre-fight press conference at Park Theater, including Khabib Nurmagomedov leaving before Conor McGregor’s late arrival.
  
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• The best trash talk from the UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor press conference

  05-10-2018 03:00
  The UFC hype machine was in full gear Thursday even if all of the parts weren’t in perfect alignment.
  Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former two-division champion Conor McGregor were scheduled for a press conference at the Park Theater in Las Vegas to hype up their upcoming main event clash at UFC 229 this Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. The presser was scheduled for 3 p.m. local time.
  Nurmagomedov showed up at three o’clock. McGregor didn’t.
  What followed was essenti
  
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• Khabib Nurmagomedov sees Conor McGregor’s tardiness as ‘big disrespect,’ leaves UFC 229 press conference

  05-10-2018 01:51
  Everyone in attendance at the Park Theatre in Las Vegas on Thursday — including UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and UFC president Dana White — knew what was coming.
  The odds of Conor McGregor arriving on stage for the UFC 229 press conference at the appointed 3 p.m. local time start were so slim, Vegas itself wouldn’t take odds on it.
  But while many a fighter over the years has sat around and waited for the former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion’s
  
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• Conor McGregor expects ‘breathtaking’ $50 million payday at UFC 229

  05-10-2018 01:36
  Conor McGregor is adamant that money is not his primary motivation for taking on lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229, but he still expects to make a pretty penny from the T-Mobile Arena bout.
  McGregor gave a financial forecast to the media and fans gathered at the UFC 229 press conference in Las Vegas on Thursday, claiming that the event is trending to sell as much as 3.5 million pay-per-views.
  “We’re estimating around 3 to 3.5 milllion [pay-per-view buys], I’d
  
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• Sergio Pettis: 'I Have To Go Out There And Be Brutal'

  05-10-2018 00:53 via sherdog.com
  On Saturday night, Sergio Pettis will fight on the same card as his brother, former Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, for the fourth time.
  
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• Tony Martin: Moving Up To 170 Has Been 'Life Changing'

  05-10-2018 00:23 via sherdog.com
  Tony Martin is one of the rare fighters who aren’t literally sweating it out the week of a fight. Having moved up from lightweight, Martin will continue his run at welterweight on Saturday against Ryan LaFlare at UFC 229, and he claims the change thus far has been life changing.
  
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• Mike Perry Picking McGregor to Win, Would Love to Fight Him at Welterweight

  05-10-2018 00:12 via sherdog.com
  Count Mike Perry as a Conor McGregor fan. The two men are both brash trash talkers, each with his own distinct style. With “Notorious” always a teasing a return to welterweight, “Platinum” would love nothing more than a chance at what McGregor famously termed “red panty night.”
  
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• Professional Fighters League Weigh-ins: All Fighters on Weight for Playoffs Opening Round

  05-10-2018 00:06 via sherdog.com
  After an exciting debut season, the playoffs have finally arrived for Professional Fighters League. Ten fights are set to kick off the playoffs Friday night in New Orleans. Before the playoffs commence, 20 fighters weighed in in order to have a chance at the million dollar prize.
  
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• UFC 229 pre-fight press conference video live now

  05-10-2018 00:04
  At the UFC 229 pre-fight press conference, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former UFC champion Conor McGregor, along with UFC president Dana White, will answer questions from the media Thursday evening at the Park Theater in Las Vegas. The UFC 229 pre-fight press conference is expected to begin at 6 p.m. ET.
  
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