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UFC on FX: Belfort v Rockhold

UFC on FX 8: Belfort vs. Rockhold Aftermath — The Debate Rages On

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Bellator 93 Recap: Dave Jansen and Michael Page Earn Victories in Night of Quick Stoppages, Controversy

Last night's Bellator 93 event in Lewiston, Maine, turned out to be a mostly-satisfying affair, with eight of the ten scheduled matches ending within the first-round. But two unfortunate moments cast a shadow on the event.

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WTF?! of the Day: Former Super Fight League Co-Owner Sanjay Dutt Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Role in 1993 Mumbai Blast

May Vishnu show no mercy on this d-bag's soul.

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Hot Potato: 12 Photos of World Series of Fighting Ring Girl Jessica Sutton

Now making her home in Las Vegas, the self-described "hustler" also works as a rental property owner, licensed hair-stylist, and cocktail waitress.

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CagePotato Ban: MMA Fighters Announcing Their Retirement, Then Immediately Unretiring

Retirement: It's a concept usually signifying that an MMA fighter's best years have passed them by, and one that is seemingly foreign to those very fighters nowadays.

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Four Reasons to Be Moderately Excited for Tonight’s Bellator 93 Event

It might not be the most stacked card (even by Bellator standards), but tonight's Bellator 93 event has plenty of reasons to tune in. Here are the top four.

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St-Pierre vs. Diaz Expected to Top 800,000 Pay-Per-View Buys, Making It UFC’s Second-Best Showing in Two Years

Predictable or not, UFC fans are still happy to open their wallets for the privilege of watching Georges St. Pierre thoroughly dominate his opponents for 25 minutes.

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Once Again, Paulo Filho Is In Full-Blown Panic-Attack Mode

MMAFighting passed along that news last night, adding the following: "On Wednesday, though, Filho confirmed that he was on a plane headed to New Jersey, so as of Wednesday night, the Filho vs. Branch fight is still on." Oh, Filho confirmed it? Well, then. Crisis averted.

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‘The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen’ Episode 9 — Complete Video & Recap

Last night's episode featured a wild card matchup between Bubba McDaniel and Kevin Casey. Was the notorious McDaniel's able to score redemption?

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‘UFC on FUEL 8′ Drug Tests Nail Alex Caceres (Marijuana) and Riki Fukuda (Stimulants)

Damn...steroids, weed, and uppers in the same day — or as we like to call it, "The Tijuana Triathlon." Get your shit together, UFC fighters.

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With Her Original Opponent Injured, Cris Cyborg to Smash Fiona Muxlow at Invicta FC 5

Does anyone give Muxlow a decent chance against Cyborg, or should we just start prepping the hospital bed?

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We Just Came Heartbreakingly Close to a Third Double-Knockout in a Single Month [VIDEO]

As Ace Rothstein might say, "the probability on one [double-knockout] is a million-and-a-half to one. On three [fights in a single month] it's in the billions. It cannot happen, would not happen, you fuckin' mo-mo, whatsa matta wit you??"

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Lavar Johnson’s Post-UFC 157 Drug Test Comes Back Positive for Elevated Testosterone

A follow-up carbon isotope ratio test "confirmed the testosterone was consistent with the administration of a steroid." No word yet on what that steroid was specifically or how high his T-levels were, but damn Lavar, you in troubllllllle.

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CagePotato PSA: Attention Male & Female Bantamweights, TUF 18 Will Be Holding Tryouts on April 15th

The UFC will be holding auditions starting at 8 a.m. PT on Monday, April 15th in Las Vegas to kick off the highly anticipated 18th season of The Ultimate Fighter.

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Joe Rogan’s Rant Against Transgender Fighter Fallon Fox Is Based on Prejudice, Not Science

"Get the fuck out of here. You’re out of your mind. You need to fight men, you know? Period. You need to fight men your size because you’re a man. You’re a man without a dick."

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[VIDEO] Anthony Johnson is a Round Mound of Ground-n-Pound in Extended ‘WSOF 2′ Preview

Featuring a heavyweight contest between Andrei Arlovski and Anthony Johnson, check out an extended preview of this weekend's WsoF 2 right here.

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[VIDEO] And Now, Your Double Knockout of the Day…

One more of these and we will officially have an epidemic on our hands.

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Despite His Hatred of MMA, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard Will Sign Bill to Create State Athletic Commission

"Would I like this kind of thing to not occur at all in South Dakota? I would, yes. It doesn’t deserve the word sport in my mind."

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UFC 158: Carvalho v Elkins

After Winning Fifth-Straight Fight at UFC 158, Darren Elkins Makes Quick Turnaround to Face Chad Mendes at UFC on FOX 7

If his name isn't ringing a bell, it's probably because every single one of Elkins's UFC fights have been relegated to the prelims; when somebody says that a fighter has "quietly amassed an impressive win streak," this is exactly the kind of thing they're talking about.

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So What Was the Big Deal With Georges St. Pierre’s Hand Wraps at UFC 158, Anyway?

In the lead up to UFC 158, Georges St. Pierre -- and specifically, his hand wraps -- came under fire from the Diaz camp. Go figure.

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Oh, The Irony: Ben Askren Not Impressed by GSP’s Performance, Is “100 Percent Sure” He Could Beat Him

Now that Askren is a bona fide finisher (hehe), does anyone find his criticism of GSP's recent performance valid?

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Non-MMA Knockout of the Day: Austin Street Fight Goes From Amusing to Depressing in Record Time [VIDEO]

Why does the drunk start demonstrating his bird-calls at the 0:09 mark? Why is the white dude's reaction to getting jabbed in the face (0:25-0:28) the funniest thing I've seen all month? And seriously, what the hell is wrong with young people today?

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Armchair Matchmaker: ‘UFC 158: St. Pierre vs. Diaz’ Edition

Join us as we break down the potential futures of last weekend's biggest winners (and some of the losers) in an effort to once again bail out Joe Silva and get ourselves back into the UFC's good graces. LOL!

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UFC 158 Video Highlights: St-Pierre vs. Diaz, Hendricks vs. Condit, Ellenberger vs. Marquardt

Hendricks and Condit both picked up $50,000 Fight of the Night bonuses for their performance, while Ellenberger took home the same amount for Knockout of the Night. / Thumbnail image via Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports.

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Photos: Nick Diaz Detained by Police Last Night, Probably for Some Bullshit That Wasn’t Even His Fault [UPDATED]

Unfortunately, we don't have any details about what led to Diaz being sat down on a sidewalk by some cops, or exactly where this happened, but I think we can assume it had something to do with marijuana smoke comically pouring from the windows of Vic's 1982 El Dorado as he slowly completed a left turn at a red light with his hazard lights on.

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Yes, Ronda Rousey Will Be Coaching the Next (Co-Ed!) Season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’

This new season will potentially have a larger impact on the UFC for one reason: It will feature fighters in two divisions that are still (relatively) new to the UFC, both of which are desperate for new talent.

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[VIDEO] Nick Diaz’ Battle Against Humility And Class Rolls on at UFC 158 Post Event Press Conference


(You are a great champion and you hit like a girl. I want to retire and I want a [...]

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UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz — Live Results and Commentary

Catch live, round-by-round results for UFC 158 right here, as we foolishly attempt to count each Stockton Heybuddy.

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What, You Don’t Want to Read About the Time Vince McMahon Challenged Dana White to a Fight?

Dana White vs. Vince McMahon...IN A STEEL CAGE!

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[VIDEO] Mirko Cro Cop Gets His Cro Cop On, Wins 2013 K-1 Grand Prix

Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic has finally achieved something he never had up this point in his legendary fight [...]

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Check Out the ‘UFC 158: St. Pierre vs. Diaz’ Weigh-Ins Right Here [VIDEO w/Results]


(One day left to wait, folks. Just one day. Photo courtesy of MMAMania.)

The UFC 158 [...]

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