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Before Mayweather vs. McGregor was Ali vs. Inoki. Remembering 1st big combat-sports crossover event

BAD MMA News — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 17:58:09 +0000

Aug 11, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Conor McGregor warms up in the ring during a media workout in preparation for his fight against Floyd Mayweather, Jr. at UFC Performance Institute. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Aug 11, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Conor McGregor speaks with reporters after a media workout in preparation for his fight against Floyd Mayweather, Jr. at UFC Performance Institute.

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MGM Resorts offering the only Mayweather-McGregor closed circuit viewing on Las Vegas Strip

BAD MMA News — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 12:46:25 +0000

Jul 13, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; during a world tour press conference to promote the upcoming Mayweather vs McGregor boxing fight at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports July 11, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor stare down one another during a world tour press conference to promote the upcoming Mayweather vs McGregor boxing fight at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports July 11, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Conor McGregor reacts during a world tour press conference to promote the upcoming Mayweather vs McGregor boxing fight at Staples Center

Chael Sonnen responds to Tito Ortiz’s callout on Twitter just how you’d expect

BAD MMA News — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 23:40:15 +0000

UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz recently provided an update this week on his post-neck surgery condition, posting an Instagram video in which he specifies details the procedure and how he’s feeling while also thanking friends, family and Bellator for their support. Ortiz, who retired more than six months ago, closed out the video with this: “I’m alive.

Jon Jones recognizes Brock Lesnar could be using him for leverage in WWE contract negotiations

BAD MMA News — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 17:47:00 +0000

July 29, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; UFC president Dana White puts the championship belt on Jon Jones following his victory against Daniel Cormier during UFC 214 at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports July 29, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Jon Jones before the match against Daniel Cormier during UFC 214 at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports July 29, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Jon Jones lands an elbow hit as Daniel Cormier defends during UFC 214 at Honda Center.

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MMAjunkie’s ‘Fight of the Month’ for July: A long-awaited debut meets expectations

BAD MMA News — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 21:22:18 +0000

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMAjunkie looks at the best fights from July. Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMAjunkie’s “Fight of the Month” award for July. At the bottom of the post, let us know if we got it right by voting on your choice. * * * * The nominees Justin Gaethje def

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10 reasons to watch UFC Fight Night 114, where lighter fighters are set for Mexico City’s altitude

BAD MMA News — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 17:52:16 +0000

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4621179066001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAABvaL8JE~,ufBHq_I6FnxR-PQW_F3sm5QdUbP7D6E9&bctid=5530137069001 Filed under: News , UFC On Saturday the UFC heads back to the rarified air of Mexico City, which sits 7,200 feet above sea level. Perhaps as a nod to that high altitude, the promotion has stacked the card with lighter-weight competitors, with the majority of the bouts taking place at bantamweight or lighter. One of those sub-135-pound battles gets top billing. Young rising flyweight stars Brandon Moreno and Sergio Pettis headline this event

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Overhead raw footage of dazed Daniel Cormier after UFC 214 knockout is painful to watch

BAD MMA News — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 23:39:15 +0000

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Overhead raw footage of dazed Daniel Cormier after UFC 214 knockout is painful to watch – MMA Junkie

Brock Lesnar warns Jon Jones in response to UFC 214 callout

BAD MMA News — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 06:58:11 +0000

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UFC 214 play-by-play and live results

BAD MMA News — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 22:59:16 +0000

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4621179066001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAABvaL8JE~,ufBHq_I6FnxR-PQW_F3sm5QdUbP7D6E9&bctid=5525292976001 Filed under: Featured , News , UFC ANAHEIM, Calif. – MMAjunkie is on scene and reporting live from today’s UFC 214 event, and you can join us for live play-by-play and official results beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT). The event takes place at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. It airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FXX and UFC Fight Pass.

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UFC 214 discussion thread

BAD MMA News — Sat, 29 Jul 2017 12:43:17 +0000

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4621179066001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAABvaL8JE~,ufBHq_I6FnxR-PQW_F3sm5QdUbP7D6E9&bctid=5525292976001 Filed under: News , UFC ANAHEIM, Calif. – MMAjunkie is on scene and reporting live from today’s UFC 214 event at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., which kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT)

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