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Nick Diaz on potential boxing match with Canelo: 'I'm a better fighter, I'm a bigger draw'
Cole Shelton - October 21, 2018
Ever since Conor McGregor transitioned to boxing to fight Floyd Mayweather, other MMA fighters have been calling out boxers. One of the latest to do so is former Strikeforce welterweight champ Nick Diaz, who is now calling out decorated boxing champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. The payday associated with this potential fight would be huge for Nick Diaz. He also believes it’d be an easy night of work.
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David Branch issues deep statement on cancelled 'Jacare' fight, new matchup with Jared Cannonier
Tom Taylor - October 21, 2018
Former World Series of Fighting middleweight and light heavyweight champ David Branch campaigned long and hard for a fight with former Strikeforce middleweight champion Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza. While Souza didn’t initially take the bait, the Brazilian grappling ace ultimately agreed to meet Branch in the cage at UFC 230 on November 3 in New York. At long last, David Branch had received the opportunity he’d been chasing. Unfortunately for him, this UFC 230 scrap with Jacare was not meant to be. Just weeks ahead of the event, Luke Rockhold was forced out of his co-main event rematch with Chris Weidman. Jacare was then summoned from his bout with Branch and assigned as Weidman’s new opponent. Branch, who is riding high on an impressive KO of Thiago Santos, was then given a new opponent in former light heavyweight and heavyweight Jared Cannonier.
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Daniel Cormier not worried about Jon Jones stealing Lesnar fight: 'I know I’m going to fight him'
Tom Taylor - October 21, 2018
UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier is set to defend his title opposite Derrick Lewis in the main event of UFC 230 on November 3. If Cormier wins this fight, he’s expected to compete in an ultra-lucrative showdown with former champ and current WWE star Brock Lesnar in his next fight. That being said, any number of cruel twists of fate could deprive Daniel Cormier of this chance. He could lose his fight with Derrick Lewis. Worse still, his arch rival Jon Jones could defeat Alexander Gustafsson this December and move up to heavyweight for his own fight with Lesnar. Jones, after all, has campaigned for a fight with Lesnar in the past.
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Daniel Cormier reveals he's in talks for WWE commentary gig
Tom Taylor - October 21, 2018
UFC heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier is set to defend his title against Derrick Lewis in the main event of UFC 230 on November 3 in New York. Cormier accepted this fight on short notice, agreeing to headlining honors after the UFC struggled for weeks to lock down a suitable main event for the card. Apparently, Daniel Cormier actually had some pretty interesting stuff going on too — stuff he put off to take this UFC 230 fight with Derrick Lewis.
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Chris Weidman sends injured rival Luke Rockhold a classy message after UFC 230 withdrawal
Chris Taylor - October 20, 2018
Chris Weidman and Luke Rockhold were expected to rematch in the co-headliner of next month’s UFC 230 event in New York City. Unfortunately for fight fans, the key middleweight bout was recently cancelled after Luke Rockhold was forced to withdraw due to injuries.
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Luke Rockhold details the injuries that forced him out of UFC 230
Chris Taylor - October 20, 2018
Former UFC middleweight Luke Rockhold details the injuries that forced him out of his UFC 230 rematch with Chris Weidman. Speaking with ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, Luke Rockhold revealed that he’s currently dealing with a plethora of different injuries.
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Challenge Accepted: Anderson Silva agrees to fight Conor McGregor at a catchweight
Chris Taylor - October 20, 2018
In the lead up to his highly anticipated octagon return against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229, Conor McGregor stated that he would be interested in a future fight with former middleweight kingpin Anderson Silva. “You know what would be another great one? Anderson Silva.” Conor McGregor told ESPN when asked about potential future opponents.“I would be interested in an Anderson Silva bout. I swear to God. Anderson is a legend in the game. What’s the difference between him and Georges? Same damn thing. I’m going to do fights that interest me or have meaning.”
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A moment of clarity stopped Daniel Cormier from using his fists during UFC 229 brawl
Chris Taylor - October 20, 2018
UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier was cage-side when all hell broke loose following the conclusion of UFC 229’s main event fight between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Immediately after forcing Conor McGregor to tapout in the fourth-round with a neck crank, “The Eagle” proceeded to leap out of the octagon in an attempt to attack the Irish stars teammate Dillon Danis.
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After co-main event shakeup, David Branch now fights "The Killa Gorilla" at UFC 230
Chris Taylor - October 20, 2018
After two co-main event changes in the past ten days, David Branch will now fight “The Killa Gorilla” Jared Cannonier at UFC 230. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto was first to report the news.
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Daniel Cormier believes teammate Khabib would get 'beat up for 12 rounds' against Floyd Mayweather
Cole Shelton - October 20, 2018
Khabib Nurmagomedov scored a dominant fourth-round submission win over Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 229. Immediately following his emphatic victory, the undefeated UFC lightweight champion proceeded to send shockwaves through the MMA world by leaping out of the octagon and attacking Conor’s teammate Dillon Danis.
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Dana White Says "Don't Pay Any Attention" To Potental Khabib vs. Mayweather Boxing Match
James Lynch - October 20, 2018
Following the biggest win of his career over Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov was immiedatly linked to Floyd Mayweather as the undefeated UFC lightweight champion set his sights on a bigger payday in the boxing ring. “The Eagle” first sent a challenge out to Mayweather following his dominant win at UFC 229, to which the boxing star accepted. It appeared as though fans were going to see yet another crossover bout, simliar to the Mayweather vs. McGregor super fight which took place in August of 2017. However UFC President Dana White was quick to shut those rumors down in a recent interview with ESPN.
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UFC 230: Daniel Cormier vs. Derrick Lewis Fight Card and Start Time
Chris Taylor - October 20, 2018
The octagon will return to Madison Square Garden Arena next month for the promotions UFC 230: Daniel Cormier vs. Derrick Lewis pay-per-view event. The UFC 230 fight card, which takes place November 3 in New York City, is headlined by a heavyweight title fight featuring reigning champion Daniel Cormier taking on surging division contender Derrick Lewis.
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Dustin Poirier fires right back at Nate Diaz calling him a "fake ass gangster" and a "ho"
Christopher Taylor - October 19, 2018
Dustin Poirier wasted little time in responding to former UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz tonight on social media. The two lightweight contenders have been trading barbs online ever since it was announced ten days ago that “The Diamond” had been forced out of their scheduled UFC 230 co-headliner with an injury.
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Nate Diaz blasts Dustin Poirier and announces that he is "going back out on tour till the game mans up"
Christopher Taylor - October 19, 2018
Nate Diaz took to social media once again today where he blasted Dustin Poirier for mysteriously pulling out of their scheduled fight at UFC 230. Ten days ago, news broke that “The Diamond” had been forced out of his slated bout with “The Stockton Slugger” due to an undisclosed injury.
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USADA says 26-year suspension by Italian Anti-Doping Agency won't affect Mara Romero Borella's UFC career
Drake Riggs - October 19, 2018
The wild story surrounding UFC flyweight Mara Romero Borella seems to be coming to a conclusion as we now know that her 26-year suspension by the Italian Anti-Doping Agency will not be affecting her UFC career. Last month Borella had her already 15-year suspension extended after violating contravention of article 4.12.3 of the Italian Anti Doping Code (NSA) which prohibits competing while suspended and violation of article eight of the same code which prohibits the use of Italian sporting facilities while serving a suspension.
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Daniel Cormier knows he isn't just 'going to hang my chin out' for Derrick Lewis to connect
Cole Shelton - October 19, 2018
At UFC 230, Daniel Cormier will defend his heavyweight belt for the very first time against Derrick Lewis. Lewis is coming off of a knockout win against Alexander Volkov at UFC 229. ‘The Black Beast’ took a beating against Volkov but is promising he is healthy ahead of his title fight against Cormier. Following his win, Lewis said ‘his balls was hot’ which made him gain hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram. With his star as bright as it will ever be, the UFC pounced on the opportunity and booked Lewis vs. Cormier to headline the Madison Square Garden card on November 3.
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Jacare Souza to fill in for Luke Rockhold vs Chris Weidman at UFC 230
Drake Riggs - October 19, 2018
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BREAKING | Luke Rockhold injured out of UFC 230 rematch with Chris Weidman
Drake Riggs - October 19, 2018
Believe it or not, UFC 230 has taken yet another hit as the rematch of former middleweight champions has now been canceled. After several shufflings have already been made atop the UFC’s return to Madison Square Garden on November 3, yet another is now taking place as Luke Rockhold has suffered a leg injury that has forced him out of his co-main event bout with Chris Weidman.
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Dana White wants Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson next, dismisses talk of Mayweather, McGregor fights
Tom Taylor - October 19, 2018
Ever since UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 229 earlier this month, there’s been talk of a potential rematch between the two stars. That being said, UFC President Dana White claims this is not the current plan. “I haven’t even thought about a [McGregor] rematch,” White told ESPN. “Obviously, I know Conor wants a rematch. We need to do what’s right and what’s fair. We’ll see how it plays out. We literally haven’t thought about it yet.”