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Marc Raimondi and Shaun Al-Shatti host The A-Side Live Chat where today’s topics include the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Conor McGregor press conference, the UFC 230 main event, Herb Dean’s controversial stoppage at UFC Moscow and more.

By Marc Raimondi and Shaun Al-Shatti Sep 19, 2018, 9:29am EDT

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Kid Forever

By Mike Chiappetta Sep 19, 2018, 9:00am EDT

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The first man to hit a Suloev Stretch in a UFC fight, Kenny Robertson, reflects on ripping hammies

Kenny Robertson is a Suloev Stretch expert, having used the move during his collegiate days wrestling at Eastern Illinois and later tapping Brock Jardine with it at UFC 157. What did he think about UFC 228, where two kneebars were pulled off? That he’s jonesing to get back in there.

By Chuck Mindenhall Sep 19, 2018, 11:00am EDT

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UFC Sao Paulo open workout video

Thiago Santos and three other fighters will work out for the fans and media Wednesday.

By MMA Fighting Newswire Sep 19, 2018, 11:42am EDT

Conor McGregor teases public admission for UFC 229 press conference

Conor McGregor is indeed back.

By Jose Youngs Sep 18, 2018, 8:38pm EDT

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Overcoming anxiety was the catalyst for Philip De Fries’ KSW title capture

Phil De Fries believes overcoming anxiety played massive part in his KSW heavyweight title win.

By Peter Carroll Sep 18, 2018, 10:00am EDT

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Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz to be drug tested out-of-competition before third fight

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Melvin Manhoef vs. Chidi Njokuani to headline Bellator 210

Veteran Melvin Manhoef will fight Chidi Njokuani in a middleweight main event in Thackerville, Okla.

By Alexander K. Lee September 19

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Morning Report: Cris Cyborg says Amanda Nunes is traitor, let teammate Colby Covington call Brazilians ‘filthy animals’

Cris Cyborg had harsh words for her opponent, Amanda Nunes, regarding Nunes’ teammate, Colby Covington.

By Jed Meshew September 19

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UFC flyweight Justine Kish to undergo surgery for fourth major knee injury

An all-too-familiar foe has kept UFC flyweight Justine Kish out of action for most of 2018.

By MMA Fighting Newswire September 18

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Patricky Freire gunning for first-round KO over Roger Huerta to secure another Bellator title shot

Patricky Freire meets MMA veteran Roger Huerta at Friday’s Bellator 205, and predicts a first-round victory in Boise.

By Guilherme Cruz September 18

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Henry Cejudo reunited with lost UFC championship belt

After eight days apart from his beloved UFC flyweight championship belt, Henry Cejudo has finally reunited with his favorite 12 pounds of gold.

By Jose Youngs September 18

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Dan Hardy: Herb Dean did C.B. Dollaway a ‘disservice’ with late stoppage at UFC Moscow

The UFC commentator believes Herb Dean could have saved Dolloway at ‘least 10 seconds of punches."

By Dave Doyle September 18

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Coach: Amanda Nunes’ cardio will be ‘even better’ at featherweight

Amanda Nunes will compete as a featherweight for the first time since 2011 when she meets fellow champion Cris Cyborg at UFC 232.

By Guilherme Cruz September 18

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Jimi Manuwa issues statement on injury, UFC Sao Paulo withdrawal

Light heavyweight contender Jimi Manuwa was forced to withdraw from the main event of UFC Sao Paulo due to an injury.

By MMA Fighting Newswire September 18

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Santiago Ponzinibbio isn’t buying Rafael dos Anjos’ ‘excuse’ not to fight him at UFC Argentina

Santiago Ponzinibbio is not buying Rafael dos Anjos’ reason for not fighting him in the main event of UFC Argentina.

By Marc Raimondi September 18

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Morning Report: Colby Covington says he has ‘real dirt’ on Tyron Woodley that would ‘ruin his life’

"Chaos" once again takes aim at the UFC welterweight champion.

By Jed Meshew September 18

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Pros react to the death of Norifumi ‘Kid’ Yamamoto

Those around the mixed martial arts world paid tribute to the departed legend over social media.

By Dave Doyle September 18

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Japanese legend Norifumi ‘Kid’ Yamamoto dies at age 41

Legendary Japanese fighter Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto passed away on Tuesday at the age of 41.

By Dave Meltzer September 18

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Erik Perez vs. John Castaneda to headline Combate Americas: Mexico vs. USA in title eliminator

UFC veteran Erik ‘Goyito’ Perez will face off against John Castaneda to determine Combate Americas’ No. 1 contender at 135 pounds.

By Jose Youngs September 17

UFC hosting Times Square viewing party for McGregor vs. Nurmagomedov press conference

UFC 229 is taking over New York this week in more ways than one.

By MMA Fighting Newswire September 17

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‘King Mo’ vs. Liam McGeary added to Bellator Hawaii

Muhammed Lawal will take on Liam McGeary in Bellator’s first show in Hawaii, promotion president Scott Coker announced Monday.

By Marc Raimondi September 17

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Johny Hendricks set to return in bare knuckle fight against Brennan Ward

Former UFC champ Johny Hendricks may be retired from MMA, but that doesn’t mean he’s done with the fight game entirely.

By Shaun Al-Shatti September 17

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Conor McGregor unveils his ‘Proper Twelve’ Irish whiskey brand

The former two-weight-class UFC champion will donate up to $1 million of the annual proceeds to first responder organizations.

By MMA Fighting Newswire September 17

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TUF winner Ryan Hall explains reason for two-year layoff ahead of B.J. Penn fight

Two years have passed since TUF 22 winner Ryan Hall fought. So what gives? Why all the time away?

By Shaun Al-Shatti September 17

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Missed Fists: Yaotzin Meza calls it a career, a heated main event in Slovakia, more

MMA Fighting’s Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew take a look back at the weekend’s overlooked battles, including the last hurrah for veteran Yaotzin Meza, highlights from the Slovakian MMA scene, and some crushing counter KOs.

By Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew September 17

Brock Lesnar returns to WWE, but still eyes UFC heavyweight title

Brock Lesnar appeared to finish up with WWE in August for his return to UFC competition, but the lure of a major payday in Saudi Arabia brought him back Sunday night to set the new matchup.

By Dave Meltzer September 17

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Morning Report: Joanna Jedrzejczyk says stripping Nicco Montano was ‘fair,’ is ‘very open’ to fight with Valentina Shevchenko

The former UFC strawweight champion is ready for 125 pound title fight with Valentina Shevchenko.

By Jed Meshew September 17

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Eryk Anders replaces injured Jimi Manuwa, faces Thiago Santos in new UFC Sao Paulo main event

UFC Sao Paulo has a new main event. Again.

By Guilherme Cruz September 16

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Kazushi Sakuraba discusses upcoming Quintet 3 match against ‘strong’ Urijah Faber

MMA legend Kazushi Sakuraba discusses Quintet 3, his upcoming grappling match against Urijah Faber, the unique team-oriented format of Quintet, and pro wrestling. He also issues a challenge to Renzo Gracie, plus much more.

By MMA Fighting Newswire September 16

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Ray Borg’s fight getting moved to Denver ties emotional 2018 together

Ray Borg will fight Joseph Benavidez in Denver — the same city where his son battled a brain disease.

By Marc Raimondi September 16

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Shevchenko open to Jedrzejczyk fight: ‘Why not?’

Valentina Shevchenko is interested in a UFC bout with past Muay Thai adversary Joanna Jedrzejczyk.

By Alexander K. Lee September 16

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The Weekly Grind: Sean O’Malley beats Woodley’s punching power record, Sterling breaks down Suloev Stretch

Catch the best of the week that was in MMA social media.

By Danny Segura September 16

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Rory MacDonald says he won’t use GSP method of moving up in weight: ‘I think he learned a lesson’

Rory MacDonald said he will not be moving from welterweight to middleweight for his title fight against Gegard Mousasi the way his teammate Georges St-Pierre did to face Michael Bisping.

By Marc Raimondi September 16

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Nicco Montaño says she believes ‘deep down’ Valentina Shevchenko didn’t want to fight her at UFC 228

Valentina Shevchenko predicted Nicco Montaño wouldn’t make it to the cage at UFC 228 and Montaño says that’s because that’s what Shevchenko wanted all along.

By Marc Raimondi September 16

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Jessica-Rose Clark says she offered Andrea Lee free flight, room after alleged domestic abuse incident

Jessica-Rose Clark will fight Andrea Lee at UFC on FOX 31 later this year, but before knowing that, Clark said she reached out a helping hand after learning Lee was allegedly abused by her husband.

By Marc Raimondi September 16

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Referee Herb Dean didn’t do C.B. Dollaway any favors out there in Moscow

Normally dependable referee Herb Dean let C.B. Dollaway take about a dozen extra punches from Khalib Murtazaliev at UFC Russia. Was he deep in reverie? Was he really believing Dollaway could recover? What was he thinking?

By Chuck Mindenhall September 16

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Canelo vs. GGG 2 scorecard

Check out the razor-thin Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin 2 scorecard Saturday night.

By MMA Fighting Newswire September 16

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Canelo vs. GGG 2 results: Live updates of the undercard and main event

Get Canelo vs. GGG 2 results for the latest action on the Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady "GGG" Golovkin 2 fight card Saturday night in Las Vegas.

By Alexander K. Lee September 16