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Bellator NYC co-headliner Fedor Emelianenko will face Matt Mitrone

Heavyweight Legend Fedor Emelianenko Slams Brother Alexander in Open Letter

Usually a silent, stoic figure, Fedor Emelianenko has lashed out at younger brother Alexander after the latter told sovsport.ru that the Last Emperor was surrounded by "sycophants." Heavyweight legend and current Bellator fighter Fedor Emelianenko has penned an open letter,...
Khabib Nurmagomdedov added to UFC 219 against Edson Barboza UFC 228

Edson Barboza vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov Official for UFC 219

Khabib Nurmagomedov is at long last returning to the UFC octagon, in a fight with title implications. The UFC on Friday officially confirmed a booking reported over a week ago for December's UFC 219. After Edson Barboza himself lets the...
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First Governmentally Recognized MMA Association Formed in Bangladesh

The sport of MMA continues to make strides globally, as Bangladesh now has it's first federally recognized MMA association. MMA as a sport has come a long way. Once banned in New York for being far too violent, the sport...
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New York State Athletic Commission Adopts Instant Replay for MMA

The New York State Athletic Commission is finally taking steps to ensure a repeat of UFC 210 does not happen. Outside of Daniel Cormier defeating Anthony Johnson for the second time, and sending "Rumble" into retirement, UFC 210 in Buffalo...
UFC MMA Dana White disputes Demetrious Mighty Mouse Johnson's claims

Dana White Talks UFC Boxing, Bob Arum Responds by Comparing White to Donald Trump

Could the charismatic Dana White lead the UFC into the boxing realm? Top Rank founder Bob Arum doesn't think so — and says like Donald Trump, White's charisma is a con. Given that once upon a time, Dana White was...
Jennifer Maia will headline invicta fc 26

Invicta FC 26 Official for Kansas City in December, Jennifer Maia vs. Agnieszka Niedźwiedź...

Invicta FC will host their final show of 2017 in their familiar stomping grounds at the Scottish Rite Temple in Kansas City, Mo. The promotion announced today via press release that Invicta FC 26 would take place at the...
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Bellator 189: Sam Sicilia Debuts Against Marcos Galvao, Alexis Dufresne Meets Amber Leibrock

Another former UFC fighter is set to make his debut in Bellator, and he has drawn a sizeable name to welcome him. Former UFC combatant Sam Sicilia has his debut date set for Bellator MMA, and it's a big one....
Mark Hunt, among the bonus winners at UFC Auckland

UFC: Mark Hunt Has A New Message for Dana White

Mark Hunt is not taking his removal from UFC Sydney laying down. After the promotion pulled Hunt from the November event citing health concerns following the publication of an article attributed to Hunt himself in Australia's Player's Voice, Hunt...
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Three “Huh?” Moments in MMA Last Week: Oct. 23 Edition

A questionable pre-fight requirement was made for some female fighters in Massachusetts, a former flyweight contender is (maybe) returning to MMA, and idiot soccer fans played a role in UFC scheduling. Huh? Finding the proper response to much of the...
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Bellator 185: Undefeated Prospect Jordan Young On Move to Light Heavyweight

Jordan Young picked up yet another win last night at Bellator 185, which seems to be par for the course for the talented American Top Team fighter. Submitting opponent Alec Hooben via triangle choke in the first round, Young...

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UFC Tampa’s Miranda Maverick Wants Ranked Opponent, Despite “Worst Victory I’ve...

Tampa — UFC Tampa flyweight Miranda Maverick was blunt and to the point about her performance against Jamey-Lyn Horth on Saturday's Fight Night card. "Worst...