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CagePotato Presents: MMA Impressions, With Jade Bryce [VIDEO]

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Afternoon Video Dump: Ronda Rousey Judo-Throw Highlight Reel, Chael Sonnen Gets the Girl + More

Surely you have time to watch some videos on the Internet? Follow us down the YouTube rabbit hole for today's best viewing...

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Gambling Addiction Enabler: ‘UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen’ Edition

We're not saying Chael has no chance; you all are. We're simply agreeing here.

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UFC on FOX 8 Adds Demetrious Johnson vs. John Moraga Headliner; Matt Mitrione Comes Off Suspension to Fight Brendan Schaub

Moraga's two-fight stint in the UFC has produced stoppage victories over Ulysses Gomez and Chris Cariaso...and that's pretty much all it takes to get a title-shot at 125 pounds these days.

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Pro-Wrestling-Style Finishing Move of the Day: Anderson Ramos Wins Via Back Suplex Side Slam [VIDEO]

This quick 'n' nasty video was taken two Saturdays ago at a regional Brazilian promotion called Hawk Fight Championship, and features a dude named Anderson Ramos knocking out his opponent with the kind of high-altitude body-slam that you don't usually see outside of a pro-wrestling match.

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Spencer Fisher vs. Yves Edwards, Michael Chiesa vs. Reza Madadi Booked for UFC on FOX 8 in July

Who do you like for this pair of lightweight battles, Potato Nation?

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Picking Five Rivalries Better Suited for the Next Season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ Than Canada vs. Australia

Why the UFC decided to go with this rivalry is anyone's guess, but here are a few rivalries we think would have better suited the next international season of The Ultimate Fighter...

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The 25 Most Essential MMA Twitter Feeds: 2013 Edition

Twitter was practically invented with MMA in mind. Here's who you need to follow.

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Miesha Tate vs. Liz Carmouche Targeted for UFC on FOX 8, Pending Medical Clearance

Following her loss to Cat Zingano at the TUF 17 Finale, Miesha Tate was slapped with a medical suspension due to a busted nose that would put her on the sidelines for up to six months.

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Chael Sonnen’s WWE Shtick Now Includes Swearing on Sportscenter and Feeling Up Their Anchors [VIDEO]

We still found the interview to be leagues below any of Jon Jones' Sportscenter interviews in terms of awkwardness.

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Dead Cat Alert: Ronda Rousey Opened Up as a -825 Betting Favorite Against Zingano

If you think Zingano has a shot in this one, consider laying down some cash, and quickly. Personally, we'll stick with our usual investment strategy of flushing $20 bills down the toilet when we find them hidden in our stack of $100s.

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According to Bec Hyatt, Fallon Fox is a Real Dick [RIMSHOT] and Got in Her Grill Before Invicta FC 5

"A Fallon Fox mean mug makes Jasminka Cive's look child's play ;)"

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In No-Man’s-Land After Latest Loss, Nate Diaz Calls for Intermediate Weight Classes

The UFC turns 20 years old this year, and despite all the evolution that the sport has seen along the way, we're still at the point where there are 15- and 20-pound gaps between the lightweight and light-heavyweight classes. There's something primitive about that.

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Erik Perez Out of UFC 159 With Staph Infection; Bryan Caraway to Replace Against Johnny Bedford

No word yet on a timetable for Perez's return; let's just hope his infection hasn't reached Randleman or McFedries levels of grossness.

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Armchair Matchmaker: ‘UFC on FOX 7: Henderson vs. Melendez’ Edition

We set 'em up, they knock 'em down. Come inside to see who we think the biggest winners (and losers) of UFC on FOX 7 should face next.

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Photo of the Day: Alistair Overeem & Badr Hari are InstaFriends/Training Partners Now, Apparently

We hear Hari only agreed to train with Overeem on the condition that Alistair disposed of "some bloody clothes I need to get rid of."

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Rose Namajunas Returns Against Tecia Torres at Invicta FC 6 in July

It's a solid step up in competition for Rose — and we have total faith that Thug will be able to give the Tiny Tornado all she can handle.

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In Case You Missed It: Yoel Romero Opens UFC on FOX 7 With a Flying Knee KO Over Clifford Starks

Not a bad way to kick off your UFC career, but if you ask us, having the last name Romero without some sort of zombie pun for your nickname is downright criminal.

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Man, Isn’t Boxing Corrupt? Anyway, The Judge Who Scored UFC on FOX 7 Main Event for Melendez Runs a Cesar Gracie Affiliate School

When judging controversies happen in MMA, fans usually chalk it up to ignorance rather than corruption. But when ignorance from MMA judges and commissions is allowed to exist indefinitely, that *is* corruption — it's a corruption of the sport's legitimacy, even if nobody's directly profiting from it.

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UFC on FOX 7 Video: Benson Henderson Proposes to His Girlfriend, Is Loudly Booed

Henderson definitely miscalculated the goodwill of the San Jose crowd, who booed the fight's decision as soon as it was read, and booed even harder when Bendo dropped to one knee, furious at seeing the enemy walk away with a title belt *and* a fiance.

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UFC on Fox 7 Salaries: Frank Mir Earns as Much as Benson Henderson? Frank Mir Earns as Much as Benson Henderson.

Yes, Frank Mir took away as much disclosed money as Benson Henderson.

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The Winner of Gray Maynard vs. TJ Grant at UFC 160 Next in Line for Lightweight Title Shot

“Gray Maynard is ranked number three. TJ Grant is ranked number seven. Those guys are gonna fight at UFC 160 on May 25. The winner of that fight is gonna fight Ben Henderson next.”

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UFC on Fox 7 Aftermath: Nasty Finishes & A Disputed Decision

Eight bouts finished inside of the distance, and the main event was five close-fought, damaging rounds long.

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UFC on FOX 7: Henderson vs. Melendez — Live Results and Commentary

Will the latest batch of Strikeforce crossovers make the grade or will they go up in smoke? Find out here starting at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.

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Cyborg vs. Coenen II Set to Headline July 13th Invicta FC 6 Card

Invicta FC has announced their latest main event - a rematch between Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos and Marloes Coenen

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Wai Kru MMA Sets The Record Straight About Tamerlan Tsarnaev

Tamerlan Sarnayev was not now, or ever a member of the Wai Kru MMA facilities.

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Throwback Fight: Jordan Mein Brutally Knocks Out Some Poor Bastard Named Hollis Huggins

SPOILER ALERT: Hollis Huggins does not put up much of a fight.

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Dumbest Idea Ever of the Day: Nate Diaz is Headed Back to the Welterweight Division, Y’all

Pardon my language, but buy, you have smoked yourself retarded.

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Stretch of the Day – The Boston Marathon Bombers Trained MMA (As If That Matters)

It's a stretch to say either suspect trained MMA, which is fitting since it was a stretch for an MMA website to talk about them in the first place.

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Gross Photo of the Day: Man Grapples With Wedding Ring On, Literally Skins Himself Alive

No. Just no.

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The UFC’s New Code of Conduct Will Keep Fighters In Line (When It’s Convenient)

While the UFC's code of conduct marks a progressive effort on the part of the UFC in establishing ethical guidelines for fighters, it’s still prone to the some criticisms.

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