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Bantamweight Standout Michael McDonald Announces His Retirement

After suffering yet another hand injury following his latest win, Bellator and former UFC bantamweight standout Michael McDonald has decided to call it a career. Just over a month ago, Michael McDonald got the bad news. Yet again, he'd need...
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Mike Tyson: “I Think the Kumite 1 League Format is Awesome”

Former heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson is backing Indian MMA upstart Kumite 1 League, and while in India, 'Iron Mike' spent a little time talking up its format. Kumite 1 League will be going for a grand opening on September...
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Kumite 1 League: Agasa and Elshnshoury Trade Barbs

The debut of Kumite 1 Leauge, backed by legendary boxer and known MMA aficionado Mike Tyson, draws nearer, with promotion going into full swing with a press conference Thursday. Things got heated between undefeated bantamweight Kantharaj Agasa and Amer Mohammed...
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Leslie Smith’s Complaint Against UFC Dismissed by NLRB

Former UFC fighter Leslie Smith's efforts against the promotion have fallen short after the National Labor Relations Board dismissed her complaint. Brett Okamoto of ESPN reported that the NLRB ruled against Leslie Smith. The board ruled that the UFC did...
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Mark Hunt to Face Justin Willis at UFC Adelaide

Mark Hunt may very well be making the walk to the octagon for the last time when he faces Justin Willis at UFC Adelaide in December. Mark Hunt, submitted earlier this month in the main event of UFC Moscow, it...
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Michael Chiesa vs. Carlos Condit Targeted for UFC 232

Michael Chiesa has a date and opponent set at long last for his first foray into the welterweight division under the UFC banner. Following an initial report by Damon Martin of MMANYTT, it appears Michael Chiesa finally has an opponent...
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UFC, Bellator Heavyweight Mark Godbeer Retires

UFC heavyweight, and former BAMMA heavyweight champion Mark Godbeer has announced his retirement from MMA. UFC heavyweight and former Bellator MMA fighter Mark Godbeer has announced his retirement. Godbeer, with the amusing nickname 'Hand of' (as in, Mark 'Hand of'...
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UFC Welterweight Abdul Razak Alhassan Indicted for Two Counts of Sexual Assault

Abdul Razak Alhassan, who knocked out Niko Price earlier this month at UFC 228, has been indicted on two counts of sexual assault following an incident in March, when he allegedly raped two female patrons of a bar he...
Shogun Rua

Shogun Rua vs. Tyson Pedro in the Works for UFC Adelaide

Shogun Rua will look to bounce back from a crushing loss to Anthony Smith when he takes on Tyson Pedro in enemy territory at UFC Adelaide. Pride legend and former UFC light heavyweight champion Shogun Rua isn't ready to call...
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Are Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier Really Fighting for the UFC’s Inaugural 165lb Title?

UFC 230 may or may not have a main event, but Nate Diaz vs. Dustin Poirier for a 165lb title certainly would be an interesting option. Well, things just got a little more interesting as far as UFC 230 is...

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UFC 18 Vet, Wrestling Champ Darrell Gholar Dead at 63

A one-time UFC fighter with an 11-fight career starting in the late 90s, national wrestling champ, and Illinois Medal of Courage recipient has died. Darrell...