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		<title>10 featherweights you can expect to see on Dana White&#8217;s Contender Series, Season 4</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2020 23:17:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Dana White’s Contender Series has become a focal point for fighters on the regional scene. Since its inception in 2017, the UFC Fight Pass-turned-ESPN+ summer original removed some of the guesswork for up-and-comers trying to make it big. With UFC president Dana White and matchmakers Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby cageside, the stakes are high. Have an impressive, exciting win on the show, and you’re in. Rumored for a late-June start date, DWCS Season 4 is almost here]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Dana White’s Contender Series has become a focal point for fighters on the regional scene. Since its inception in 2017, the UFC Fight Pass-turned-ESPN+ summer original removed some of the guesswork for up-and-comers trying to make it big. With UFC president Dana White and matchmakers Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby cageside, the stakes are high. Have an impressive, exciting win on the show, and you’re in. Rumored for a late-June start date, DWCS Season 4 is almost here</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/03/10-featherweights-you-can-expect-to-see-on-dana-whites-contender-series-season-4/" title="10 featherweights you can expect to see on Dana White's Contender Series, Season 4">10 featherweights you can expect to see on Dana White&#8217;s Contender Series, Season 4 &#8211; MMA Junkie</a></p>
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		<title>MMAjunkie’s ‘Submission of the Month’ for August: Absolute domination of an ex-champ</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2016 13:41:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BAD MMA News</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMAjunkie takes a look at the best submissions from August. Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and the winner of MMAjunkie’s “Submission of the Month” award for August. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting for your choice. * * * * The Nominees Anthony Avila def. ]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMAjunkie takes a look at the best submissions from August. Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and the winner of MMAjunkie’s “Submission of the Month” award for August. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting for your choice. * * * * The Nominees Anthony Avila def. </p>
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<p>Go here to see the original:</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://mmajunkie.com/2016/09/mmajunkies-submission-of-the-month-for-august-absolute-domination-of-a-former-title-contender/" title="MMAjunkie’s ‘Submission of the Month’ for August: Absolute domination of an ex-champ">MMAjunkie’s ‘Submission of the Month’ for August: Absolute domination of an ex-champ &#8211; MMA Junkie</a></p>
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		<title>RFA 42 video highlights: Do you dig submissions? If so, watch these highlights</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2016 13:43:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BAD MMA News</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Filed under: AXS TV Fights , Featured Videos , News , Videos Friday’s RFA 42 card proved a solid night of fights, especially if you’re fond of submissions. The event took place at Visalia Convention Center in Visalia, Calif., and the main card aired on AXS TV. In the main event, Christos Giagos (13-5) strengthened his case for a UFC return and again made a plea to UFC officials for the opportunity after earning a unanimous-decision victory over fellow lightweight Arthur Estrazulas ]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Filed under: AXS TV Fights , Featured Videos , News , Videos Friday’s RFA 42 card proved a solid night of fights, especially if you’re fond of submissions. The event took place at Visalia Convention Center in Visalia, Calif., and the main card aired on AXS TV. In the main event, Christos Giagos (13-5) strengthened his case for a UFC return and again made a plea to UFC officials for the opportunity after earning a unanimous-decision victory over fellow lightweight Arthur Estrazulas </p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/rfa-42-video-highlights-do-you-dig-submissions-if-so-watch-these-highlights/" title="RFA 42 video highlights: Do you dig submissions? If so, watch these highlights">RFA 42 video highlights: Do you dig submissions? If so, watch these highlights &#8211; MMA Junkie</a></p>
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		<title>RFA 42 results: Christos Giagos beats Arthur Estrazulas, calls for title shot or UFC return</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2016 05:12:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BAD MMA News</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Christos Giagos pleaded for an opportunity to return to the UFC after beating Arthur Estrazulas in the RFA 42 main event. However, his performance was on the less than thrilling side, so he might have some more work to do. Giagos (13-5), who was cut from the UFC in June 2015 after going 1-2 in the octagon, remained perfect in RFA competition when he bested Estrazulas (8-3) by unanimous decision in Friday’s lightweight headliner at Visalia Convention Center in Visalia, Calif. The event aired on AXS TV. ]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Christos Giagos pleaded for an opportunity to return to the UFC after beating Arthur Estrazulas in the RFA 42 main event. However, his performance was on the less than thrilling side, so he might have some more work to do. Giagos (13-5), who was cut from the UFC in June 2015 after going 1-2 in the octagon, remained perfect in RFA competition when he bested Estrazulas (8-3) by unanimous decision in Friday’s lightweight headliner at Visalia Convention Center in Visalia, Calif. The event aired on AXS TV. </p>
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<p>The rest is here: </p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/rfa-42-results-christos-giagos-beats-arthur-estrazulas-calls-for-title-shot-or-ufc-return/" title="RFA 42 results: Christos Giagos beats Arthur Estrazulas, calls for title shot or UFC return">RFA 42 results: Christos Giagos beats Arthur Estrazulas, calls for title shot or UFC return &#8211; MMA Junkie</a></p>
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		<title>WSOF, Bellator vet Cody Bollinger in for Padilla vs. Anthony Avila at Friday&#8217;s RFA 42</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2016 13:42:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Friday’s RFA 42 event has had a change, and a WSOF and Bellator veteran will fight for the first time in more than a year as a result. Chris Padilla (7-1) has been forced out of his featherweight fight against Anthony Avila (12-4) with a broken hand, a promotion official confirmed to MMAjunkie. Stepping in for Padilla on short notice is Cody Bollinger (17-5)]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Friday’s RFA 42 event has had a change, and a WSOF and Bellator veteran will fight for the first time in more than a year as a result. Chris Padilla (7-1) has been forced out of his featherweight fight against Anthony Avila (12-4) with a broken hand, a promotion official confirmed to MMAjunkie. Stepping in for Padilla on short notice is Cody Bollinger (17-5)</p>
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<p>The rest is here:</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/wsof-bellator-vet-cody-bollinger-in-for-padilla-vs-anthony-avila-at-fridays-rfa-42/" title="WSOF, Bellator vet Cody Bollinger in for Padilla vs. Anthony Avila at Friday's RFA 42">WSOF, Bellator vet Cody Bollinger in for Padilla vs. Anthony Avila at Friday&#8217;s RFA 42 &#8211; MMA Junkie</a></p>
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		<title>RFA 42 gets new headliner as Arthur Estrazulas replaces Zach Juusola</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2016 14:16:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ This month’s RFA 42 event has a change to the top of the card, officials recently announced. Arthur Estrazulas (8-2) has replaced Zach Juusola (11-3) and now meets fellow lightweight Christos Giagos (11-5). ]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> This month’s RFA 42 event has a change to the top of the card, officials recently announced. Arthur Estrazulas (8-2) has replaced Zach Juusola (11-3) and now meets fellow lightweight Christos Giagos (11-5). </p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/rfa-42-gets-new-headliner-as-arthur-estrazulas-replaces-zach-juusola/" title="RFA 42 gets new headliner as Arthur Estrazulas replaces Zach Juusola">RFA 42 gets new headliner as Arthur Estrazulas replaces Zach Juusola &#8211; MMA Junkie</a></p>
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		<title>Paul Bradley vs. Chris Honeycutt rematch, three prelims added to Bellator 148</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2015 22:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Chris Honeycutt Following a no contest in their first meeting, Paul Bradley (22-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) and Chris Honeycutt (6-0 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) will meet for a second time at January&#8217;s Bellator 148 event. Bellator officials today announced the welterweight matchup, which will appear in the evening&#8217;s main card, as well three preliminary matchups with Anthony Avila (12-4) vs. John Reedy (11-6), Javy Ayala (8-4) vs. ]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Chris Honeycutt Following a no contest in their first meeting, Paul Bradley (22-6 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) and Chris Honeycutt (6-0 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) will meet for a second time at January&#8217;s Bellator 148 event. Bellator officials today announced the welterweight matchup, which will appear in the evening&#8217;s main card, as well three preliminary matchups with Anthony Avila (12-4) vs. John Reedy (11-6), Javy Ayala (8-4) vs. </p>
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