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Shaun Al-Shatti

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Shaun Al-Shatti is a combat sports writer for MMAFighting.com. His work has been featured in such publications as MMA Nation, Bloody Elbow and SB Nation.

MOST RECENT POSTS

Gray Maynard ignoring critics, believes Benson Henderson isn't the division's best

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Gray Maynard doesn't care if you think his UFC 160 bout against T.J. Grant shouldn't be a No. 1 contender fight. He's on a mission to reclaim what he believes is rightfully his.

Morning Report: John Cholish retires from MMA, urges UFC to raise low fighter compensation

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John Cholish retired from MMA over the weekend, but not before kicking the door down and criticizing the low wage scale the UFC demands of its fighters.

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Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold fight video highlights

Watch Vitor Belfort's ridiculous first-round knockout of Luke Rockhold, plus highlights of Jacare Souza and the rest of UFC on FX 8's main card here.

UFC on FX 8 in Tweets: Pros react to Vitor Belfort's spectacular knockout, 'Jacare' vs. Camozzi, more

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The mixed martial arts community reacts to Vitor Belfort's spectacular knockout of Luke Rockhold, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza's impressive UFC debut, and more.

UFC on FX 8 Undercard Live Blog: Dias vs. Lentz, Trinaldo vs. Rio, More

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Keep up with the UFC on FX 8 undercard live blog for the early action from UFC on FX 8 in Brazil.

Morning Report: Nate Diaz to either be 'fined, suspended, or cut' for homophobic slur, manager responds

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Nate Diaz could either be "fined, suspended or cut" by the UFC this morning. Regardless, Diaz's manager Mike Kogan defended his client and urged his followers to look up the offending slur on Urban Dictionary.

Brandon Vera returns to heavyweight, battles Ben Rothwell at UFC 164

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Following an inconsistent run a light heavyweight, Brandon Vera returns to heavyweight for the first time in five years to take on "Big" Ben Rothwell at UFC 164.

Morning Report: Chris Weidman imitates Anderson Silva; Nick Diaz's War MMA targeting summer debut

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Chris Weidman imitates Anderson Silva, Cat Zingano joins Black House, and Nick Diaz's new fight promotion, War MMA, targets its summer debut.

MMA Roundtable: Title talk, Bellator vs. Eddie Alvarez, UFC roster cuts, more

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Shaun Al-Shatti and Luke Thomas peruse the UFC cut list, analyze the latest in the Bellator vs. Eddie Alvarez case, debate which UFC champion will be the next to lose their title, plus more.

Morning Report: Wanderlei Silva wants to suck and smell Chael Sonnen's blood

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Wanderlei Silva finally responded to Chael Sonnen. And believe me, folks, this was a good one.