Fight Night Portland: Official Weigh-in

Watch the official weigh-in for Fight Night Portland on Friday, Sept. 30 at 7pm/4pm ETPT live from the PT Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

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UFC 204 Free Fight: Vitor Belfort vs Yoshihiro Akiyama

Vitor Belfort added a Knockout of the Night bonus to his resume when he downed Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 133. Belfort returns to the Octagon against Gegard Mousasi at UFC 204 on Saturday, October 8.

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31: Dan Henderson: Rutten & Ranallo Podcast

Bas Rutten & Mauro Ranallo discuss the final episode of Inside MMA. The Combat Sports Carousel includes UFC 205, McGregor, Aldo, Cyborg, Roy Nelson, Glory 34 and WWE No Mercy. Can you feel #Hashtag?

Dan Henderson joins us to talk about his upcoming UFC 204 rematch vs Michael Bisping on Oct 8! We discuss his career from Olympic wrestling and PRIDE Championship, to his plan to retire as the UFC Middleweight Champion.

So much more, like the Feel Good 5, and Maurovation that’s a hard act to follow. Pig Roast Party at Hendo’s!

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Fight Society Podcast: Michael Bisping, John Dodson Talks UFC Portland

Fight Society Podcast: Michael Bisping, John Dodson (9/29/16)

FOX Sports Senior UFC Writer Damon Martin interviews: Michael Bisping (13:00) John Dodson (41:45 )

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On this week’s podcast, Middleweight champion Michael Bisping previews his upcoming fight with Dan Henderson at UFC 204 while John Dodson talks about his move to bantamweight and his main event battle with John Lineker.

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"The Predator" Don Frye UFC Hall of Fame Speech 2016

Don Frye UFC Hall of Fame Speech 2016

The Predator Don Frye’s Hall of Fame speech from July’s UFC Fan Expo before an episode of ‘Fightography. Frye was one of the pioneering fighter who blazed a trail for other to follow. From early UFC’s through to PRIDE Fighting Championships. Frye will always be remembered as one of the most charismatic and gutsy fighters the sport has ever known. Look up Alpha Male in the dictionary and you are sure to find a picture of the man himself. A true living Legend.

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Video: Valentina Shevchenko Training Kicks

Valentina Shevchenko Training Kicks

“I fear not the (wo)man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the (wo)man who had practiced one kick 10,000 times.”

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Surprised by UFC Release, Norman Parke Looking For a Finish at ACB 47 (Interview from OFT #37)

Norman Parke discusses UFC Release, Looking For a Finish at ACB 47 (Interview from OFT #37)

On episode #37 of Obviously Fight Talk, the lads interviewed TUF Smashes winner and former UFC lightweight “Stormin” Norman Parke who takes on Andrew Fisher at ACB 47 in Glasgow. He talks about his opponent, his surprising UFC release, his much-anticipated back on Irish soil against Decky Dalton at Cage Legacy Fighting, and more.

You can listen to the full episode on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Due to time restraints we couldn’t get the show released in video form in time.

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McGregor, Alvarez, Mind Games and UFC 205

Just like every other sports blogger, I tuned into the UFC Fightpass app at midnight last night to watch Conor McGregor and then have the blog written for me based on his performance. Again, he didn’t disappoint, but this time we could see the effect on the whole press conference, his opponent and the other fighters on stage.

Starting with the event itself. The Irish where in full swing, supporting the King of Ireland. Loud as only the Irish are in a sporting arena and it got under the skin of 2 champions that where on stage.

Tyrone Woodley, welterweight champion and the man who vanquished the beast of the UFC in Robbie Lawler, was rattled by the Irish. Eddie Alvarez, the man who beat the unbeatable Dos Anjos was rattled by the Irish and the ringmaster was in the centre of it all.

Going straight to Conor. He was in fine form. It is only when he is sitting amongst other champions in the UFC that you truly appreciate the charisma, the verbal skill and the overall presentation that he has. He is the perfect mix of Dublin, pro wrestler and fighter. He has kept the quick wit of his home town, added some character taken from the older school of professional wrestling and added that the being a legitimate great in the sport of fighting. The first 2 can be dismissed by opponents or people who do not like him, but the latter is undeniable. And that is the part that frightens his opponents.

The press conference and Alvarez reactions reminded me of what Frank Shamrock said about fighting Nick Diaz (more on the elder Diaz later). He said that he couldn’t believe that Nick was talking so much trash (not using the bad word here) to him that it got into his head. Alvarez was exactly the same. He has never been in this position before. Main event on the biggest card in MMA history is brand new ground for him. He has never been talked to the way McGregor is talking to him. It will take some getting used to. You could see him being rattled at different points.

Now onto the fight itself.

People are talking about Alvarez gas tank, his wrestling and his strong boxing. Let’s take these one at a time. The gas tank? Where is this gas tank? Alvarez has only been 5 rounds twice. He has lost 1 of those fights. There is zero evidence of a gas tank being present. There is no evidence of Alvarez having a chin capable of taking big shots. He has never been in there wilting under pressure and come back. Conor has a chin; he has taken big shots from the biggest punchers and walked forward. He has been put under serious pressure, wilted and come back. He has just gone through 5 hard rounds against Nate. Gas tank goes to McGregor.

The wrestling edge does go to Alvarez. He has a pedigree. But is he a better wrestler than Chad Mendes? No! Yes he is bigger, but so is Conor. If Alvarez gets Conor to the ground, what will he do aside from trying to hold him there? Nothing. He has a weak submission game, so he is looking for ground and pound, a one trick pony.

The boxing is interesting. Both fighters are very good strikers. Alvarez has a 54% KO rate. Average at best. No 1 punch knockout power. McGregor has dynamite in hands, superior movement and an 85% KO rate. This is above average. The level of opponents has been higher for Conor too. Alvarez beat Dos Anjos, but USADA is now in charge. That explains that.

There are people making Alvarez the favourite. For the reasons outlined above I just don’t understand it. He has no clear advantage in any area and his mind is in the process of being battered by McGregor. But this is all dependent on Conor showing up in top shape, trained well, injury free, focused and ready to implement a game plan.

If he does, he will have 2 belts and will be an even bigger pain for the UFC.

I’ll finish with a joke: Did you hear that McGregor is now officially known by the medical industry in Brazil as a form of contraception? Every time a Brazilian signs to fight him, they pull out.

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JacksonWink Vlog episode #4: Amateur MMA Program

JacksonWink Vlog episode #4

JacksonWink Vlog episode #4 featuring Coach Joey Villasenor talking about our amateur mma program.

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Rico Verhoeven vs. Badr Hari – Preview / Breakdown / Skill Study – Glory “Collision

After all the call-outs, and anticipation, “it’s on”. This fight, under the Glory banner, is the most anticipated HW Kickboxing match in years, and has intrigue based on the popularity of both pugilists,and largely on “where are they now?”, not only because of the inactivity of Badr, but the seemingly ever-improving ability and technique of Rico. The fight will be a three-round contest, December 2016, and will take place in Oberhausen, Germany, at the König Pilsener Arena. Verhoeven vs. Hari will be entitled “Collision”.

While I will try to avoid too much speculation, I do want to give some insight into what to potentially expect from both fighters, and cover technique, mental, and “x-factor” like strengths of each. Whether it’s Badr’s potential power advantage, or Rico’s cardio edge, we’ll look at technical efficacy and instinctual tendencies. Without further ado…

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Text at 0230 – “Pack. We’re on. Airport 10am”. Start the day with a 7 and half hour flight to NY. Fit in a coffee and a stroll. Head to press conference. Bit of craic. Head to airport and fly home. New York, it’s been emotional!

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UFC 205 Press Conference

Watch the UFC 205 press conference from Madison Square Garden in New York City on Tuesday, Sept. 27 featuring Conor McGregor, Eddie Alvarez, Tyron Woodley, and Joanna Jedrzejczyk.

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Video: Trying to get some strength back since I got cleared to do a little more...

Trying to get some strength back since I got cleared to do a little more with the ol paw. Still a lot of work to do but at least it’s a start. @grrrl_clothing

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Now that bullshit is done, No more running @josealdojunioroficial @danawhite @ufc

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New Periscope Just Out by BlessedMMA

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Dana White Talks UFC at MSG, Conor McGregor, Ronda & $$$

Dana White Talks UFC at MSG, Ronda, Conor, Trump, Money & more!!!

UFC president Dana White drops in to Hot 97 radio to talk all things Ultimate Fighting Championships. The upcoming huge fightcard at Madison Square Garden, the UFC’s fist jaunt into the great state of New York. He also talks about the former dominant women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey. As well as the current featherweight King Conor McGregor and his future as the champion in that division. He also discusses his support for current US Presidential nominee Donald Trump. Making $360 from the sale of the UFC & much more!!!

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Fight Night Portland: Tamdan McCrory – A Long Road Back

Tamdan McCrory went through a lot after being cut by the UFC in 2009 and ended up taking a five year break from professional fighting. McCrory earned another UFC contract in 2015 and is fighting in the UFC FIGHT PASS Featured Bout again Nate Marquardt at Fight Night Portland on Saturday.

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Fight Night Portland Free Fight: John Dodson vs Manvel Gamburyan

John Dodson made an impressive return to bantamweight with a first round TKO victory over Manvel Gamburyan at Fight Night Tampa earlier this year. Catch Dodson take on John Lineker in main event at Fight Night Portland on Saturday on FS1.

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Every now and then I get sent something very cool to the gym. Hard to believe this is done with a pen, good job Tom

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Joanna Jedrzejczyk First Day Training At American Top Team with Phil "Bam Bam" Daru

Joanna Jedrzejczyk First Day Training At ATT with Phil Daru

UFC strawweight Champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk on her first day of training at American Top Team. Alongside strength training coach Phil “Bam Bam” Daru who is putting her through her paces. As she prepares for her next title defense against fellow Pole Karolin Kowalkiewicz at UFC 205 New York on November 12th.
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Georges St-Pierre Shows His Friend What it Feels Like to Be Submitted

Side Note – His friend is in town for a bachelor party.

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Woke up and saw my brother Mirko win this morning. Going to be a great day!

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We make the walk again very soon! #andstill #grind #kingofthegrind #weareaka #letsgochamp @americankickboxingacademy

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Jeremy Stephens Reads Mean Tweets

UFC featherweight contender Jeremy Stephens Reads some mean tweets from mma fans and protagonists. Some hilarious and some down right rude. But he takes it all in his stride in true ‘Lil Heathen’ style.

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Jacare – “I’m going to beat Bisping that little chicken & I don’t care who wins at UFC 204”

Jacare Souza Fan Q&A – “I’m going to beat Bisping that little chicken & I don’t care who wins between Henderson vs. Bisping.” Jacare faces Luke Rockhold in Australia for a second time. As he looks to stake his claim to the UFC Middleweight number on contender spot.

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Conor McGregor Belongs In The Lightweight Division

Conor McGregor has provided us with it all during his time in the UFC. Wins, losses, world tours, comedy, broken records and even a water bottle infused mini riot with the Diaz brothers.

What more could we ask for, it’s been good, heck, it’s been great. But for everything he has already achieved, his next chapter potentially casts a slight shadow of irrelevance over it all.

Ireland’s favourite son is now heavily tipped to finally make the move to the lightweight division, the division he was always destined to settle at. And what lays in wait for him is a posse of hungry world class menacing savages.

The first of which ranks above them all, UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez. The two are hoping to slug it out for the gold in what promises to be a memorable and monumental UFC 205 in Madison Square Garden.

It will the first event in the city so good they named it twice since common sense prevailed and their MMA ban was lifted back in April of this year. Who else really could headline such an event but the notorious one.

Everyone knows his story. Taking out anyone with any relevance in the featherweight division before finishing José Aldo with a thunderous left hand in only 13 seconds to claim the title. The stage was then set for McGregor to move up and take on the then lightweight champion, another Brazilian, Rafael dos Anjos.

Dos Anjos was looking ferocious, riding a five fight win streak that included completely dominating Anthony Pettis to claim the title. He then went on to destroy the heavily touted Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone in one round.

So what we had here was a genuine superfight. A fight that would undoubtedly split opinion all across the MMA community, with logical arguments available on both sides of the fence.

But as we all know tragedy struck and dos Anjos was pronounced injured and unable to compete. This news set off an unbelievable barrage of chaotic matchmaking from MMA fans around the world.

I didn’t really care who Conor was matched against, but felt a number one contender fight while we wait on dos Anjos to heal was the logical option.

The UFC had bigger plans, and decided to cash in on the potential fireworks a Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor show should be. And low and behold, it didn’t disappoint.

The only real disappointment for me is the fact they had it at welterweight. I get the fact that Diaz was coming in on short notice, and McGregor’s confidence would have helped Diaz’ negotiations on that point.

But from a productive point of view the fight had an exhibition edge to it. Neither fighter was going to lose or gain anything significant in a title picture.

Anyway, his UFC lightweight debut to my regret would be delayed. Oh, and then again when Diaz decided to go Jiu Jitsu on McGregor’s ass and choke him out.

So we had to do the whole thing over again, exactly how MCGregor wanted it. The fact that you’re even reading this article tells me we obviously don’t need to go into that.

Don’t get me wrong, it was fun, exciting, and two great fights, but it’s back to business now. And while many believe that business should be the featherweight title defence rematch with José Aldo, I think different.

No disrespect to Aldo, he is one of the greatest champions the world has ever seen and undoubtedly deserves his rematch. But let’s face it, I make McGregor a heavy favourite in that fight just like I did in the first, and that’s largely down to his size and power in that division.

The lightweight division is the place to be and it’s the place where McGregor will earn respect in the UFC. There are few men ranked in that division that haven’t remarked on how the Irish man would be ‘found out’ moving up in weight. Alvarez even claims all his sparring partners are more talented than the featherweight champion.

That’s interesting, and heavy praise indeed if you’re doing some rounds with Eddie Alvarez these days. But I’d doubt the Philadelphia man truly believes that, and that’s all just an attempt to gain an edge with some psychological warfare perhaps.

As well as being a master at it, Conor seems to be a tough old nut to crack when it comes to the mind games. Nate Diaz did have some success in that respect but he too is a seasoned veteran, having been flicking the bird in opponents’ face for the best part of a decade now.

But it’s inside the octagon where the real business is done and that’s where I feel the clarity will be shed in the career of Conor McGregor.

He must be applauded for quickly realising his errors in the first Diaz fight and going back to the drawing board and making the correct adjustments to get the job done second time around.

These lightweights won’t go down as easy as the featherweights did. And I’m pretty sure his fights with Diaz will have helped him come to terms with that.

Ironically, even though the Diaz saga postponed his eventual arrival to the division, I feel he is better prepared now having gone through that. Conor will have to evolve to compete at this weight efficiently, a process I’m sure that has already begun. I expect a less direct version, more prepared to fight on the back foot with counter combinations, making that left hand still a very dangerous weapon in his arsenal.

This Alvarez fight should be fascinating, and win loose or draw McGregor is in the lightweight ranks to stay. Meaning plenty more stylistically fascinating match ups down the line.

Khabib Nurmagomedov, Rafael dos Anjos, Tony Ferguson, Edson Barboza and even the Nate Diaz rubber match are all exciting potential fights. So without further ado, let the games begin.

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Dana White confirms several fights for UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden – ‘UFC Tonight’

The huge upcoming card that is UFC 205 is not too far away. UFC President Dana White was on UFC on Fox to discuss that and a number of other things inclusding, when Eddie Alvarez will defend his title. And the fights he has confirmed so far for UFC 205 in Madison Square Garden New York.

UFC ON FOX content includes clips from UFC Tonight, UFC Ultimate Insider, The Ultimate Fighter and the best from the top athletes in MMA from Ronda Rousey, Anderson Silva, Cain Velasquez, Rashad Evans, Anthony Pettis, UFC President Dana White and more.

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H2Z2: The Mighty Betrayal

UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson appears to have a team killing problem among the mighty squad. How does he go about righting this ship?

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Cris Cyborg UFC Fight Night 95 Q&A UFC Brasilia

Cris Cyborg fights this weekend at UFC Fight Night 95 live from Brasilia Brazil. The women’s phenom fighter comes in at 145lbs and faces Lena “Elbow Queen” Lansberg. Who is hoping to become the first women to beat Cyborg inside the since 2005.

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Roy “Big Country” Nelson Fan Q&A UFC Fight Night 95 UFC Brasilia

UFC heavy hitter Roy “Big Country” Nelson doing his Fan Q&A. Before this coming weekends fight at UFC Fight Night 95 in Brasilia Brazil. He faces Antonio Silva on the main card, headlined by the one and only Cris Cyborg. Roy answers questions relating to the fight itself. As well as his thoughts on some of the latest goings on within the sport.

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Thank you #California, you were just what I needed. I feel balanced, inspired, and excited about the future. What more could I possibly need!? #ChargeUp #FeetInTheSea #HeadInTheClouds #EyesOnThePrize 👊🏼

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UFC Fight Night 95 Preview, Chael Sonnen to Bellator, BRAVE Presser (OFT#36)

On this episode the lads recapped UFC Fight Night 94: Poirier vs. Johnson and talk early stoppages. They also speak about the Bellator MMA signing of Chael Sonnen and what this means for the promotion and fighter. Brave Combat held a press conference in Dublin. Carl was in attendance and interviewed CEO Mohammed Shahid about the promotions plans. They also made their picks for the upcoming UFC Fight Night 95 card in Brazil.

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JacksonWink Vlog episode #3 Diego & Dodson

JacksonWink Vlog episode #3

We go behind the scenes at JacksonWink MMA in Albuquerque. To view the daily operations and practices inside one if the worlds most successful gyms. Today we get a guided tour and walkthrough of their website. Plus a look inside one of their striking classes with coach Gibson and UFC veteran Diego Sanchez. John Dodson pops in for a short cameo towards the end.

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UFC 204: Extended Preview

It's a legendary night when the UFC heads to Manchester, England for UFC 204 on Oct. 8. Icons Michael Bisping & Dan Henderson clash for middleweight title in rematch years in making. Plus legends Vitor Belfort & Gegard Mousasi hook up in co-main event.

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Claudia Gadelha Intense Training Footage

Claudia Gadelha UFC Strawweight Training Footage

Some training footage of top strawweight contender Claudia Gadelha. Gadelha is one of those fighters who finds herself in an awkward position. Now having had two title shots in relatively quick succession against Joanna Jedrzejczyk. She risks falling into the role of gatekeeper in the division. With no sign of another in the near future. She may find herself in no man's land. Until perhaps we see a definitive change at the top. Whether that come via a loss or vacating of the title. Something which Joanna has already eluded to for a move up in weight. Until then we can just admire the skills of the Brazilian.

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Interview with Karim Gajji Current Bellator KB Champion

Karim Gajji Current Bellator KB Champion Interview

During the week I caught up with Bellator KB Champion Karim Gajji, who defends his Welterweight crown against Zoltan Laszak in the main event of Bellator KB3 tonight in Hungary. See what Karim has to say on his preparation for the fight, making the move to MMA, how he feel's headlining Bellator KB3 and what makes him different from his opponents.

Q: How has preparation gone for your World Title defense against Zoltan Laszak this Saturday at Bellator KB3?

A: My preparation was done as usual, with hard workouts so I can be the most effective in the ring.

Q: How do you see the fight going, what parts of Zoltans game have you focused on the most?

A: Zoltan is a technical fighter who uses his legs well, there was much work done in the gym. We are confident.

Q: How excited are you to be in the main event defending your title on such a big card for Bellator KB?

A: It is an honour to be in the main event of this event and this is the result of a lot of sacrifice, so I am very happy.

Q: What holes have you seen in Zoltans game that you will look to exploit this Saturday?

A: I do not know him but I respect his career, I'll find out Saturday when we fight.

Q: What makes you the fighter you are and separates you from the other fighters in the Welterweight division?

A: What makes me different is that I manage to overcome insurmountable obstacle's. I never give up.

Q: You have accomplished so much in your career, but at 35 is there anything else you would like to accomplish in the sport before you hang up the gloves?

A: Yes I would like have an MMA fight and prove to the fans, I am a real complete fighter.

Q: France is not far from Hungary only a train journey in fact. Do you expect your French fans to travel in large numbers to support you this weekend?

A: I have great fans who fly to Hungary to come and support me, I thank them because their motivation spurs me on physically.

Q: Should you get through this Saturday still holding your title, who would you like to face next?

A: I have no one in sight, I train very hard and I am ready to defend my title against anyone .But they better be prepared.

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CALL OF DUTY Infinite Warfare Story Trailer Conor Mcgregor and Kit Harington

Conor Mcgregor and Kit Harington CALL OF DUTY Infinite Warfare Story Trailer

UFC featherweight champion now turned video game character Conor McGregor. Appears in the new trailer for Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. McGregor who was already a huge fan of the game, recently opened up about how he would spend many sleepless nights playing Black Ops until the crack of dawn. Now just a few short years later he finds himself sitting at the pinnacle in the sport of mixed martial arts. And in the actual game he spent so much of his time playing before finding stardom. "I pinch myself everyday" he said when discussing his new role and the position he now finds himself in his life. Now it's on to his next challenge and achievement in the sport to see where his journey takes him.

But what we want to know is when will we see the featherweight king. Alongside another avid gamer and kingpin in mma. That of Demetrious Johnson the flyweight champion and many peoples p4p fighter. Surely some savvy marketers out there will put these two elite athletes together. In a format and genre that both they and their fan base can relate. Mightmouse and The Notorious One in COD team mode, oh yeah! Let's make it happen.

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Exclusive! Tim Kennedy: I Will Dominate Rashad Evans at UFC 205

Tim Kennedy: I Will Dominate Rashad Evans at UFC 205

In an exclusive interview with Infowars.com. UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy announces his upcoming bout against former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans. Although Evans had announced the fight the previous day. Tim was yet to fill out the bout agreement. Something he does live on air alongside host Alex Jones.

And why you might ask announce the fight on a show which has been described by some mainstream media as a platform for conspiracy theorists? Well actually Tim is very much on board with the message the show is trying to get out to the world. And very much aligns himself, his beliefs and his way of life along those very same lines. So announcing his upcoming fight at Madison square Garden New York live on infowars. Is if anything more about engaging people in the movement and introducing them to it's message. Oh and in case you are interested! Tim also said that he will dominate Rashad Evans at UFC 205...

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UFC Champ Demetrious Johnson is a Terrible Driver!!

UFC Champ is a terrible driver!!

The UFC flyweight king Demetrious Johnson getting up to no good with his sidekicks for another h1z1 compilation gaming session on Twitch. Outside of being one of the very best in the world at punching, kicking and submitting people via a myriad of techniques. Demetrious spend much of his free time online, fighting the goodies and baddies with his trusty accomplices by his side.

This time we join him as he goes full Robin Hood in the Hood mode. Next he hits the city streets for a driving Miss Daisy session, which has to be seen to be believed. Not being satisfied with that, Mighty Mouse takes in a healthy dose of napalm first thing in the morning. Top all that off with some cop shootouts and redneck trucking. And it's just another memorable day in the online life of the champ.

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Headbutts, Sure, but Grabbing the Cage is Bullshit: September Podcast: Strange Wolves

September podcast: Strange Wolves

Tom's back!
September's episode of the Strange Wolves podcast sees the return of Travellin' Tom Hogan after a long absence.

Marcus Field's musical intro neatly sums up the entire show, so really there's no need to listen past the first 5 minutes.

Tom steps into Chris' shoes and takes over the Top 5. Hogan's inaugural top 5 concerns moves that should be legal in the UFC. Headbutts, sure, but grabbing the cage is bullshit, Tom!
Vinny recalls an epic fight from the early years of Irish MMA, between Rodney Moore and Emmet McNally, despite not being able to remember either man's name.

The big show this month has UFC 203, so naturally it forms the basis for lots of discussion.
CM Punk's inauspicious debut (and probably last fight) get the abuse it deserves, with the boys not mincing their words about his lack of fighting ability.
"Wank of the highest order" and "A disgrace" according to John Burke.
Mickey Gall earns some new fans though, the potty mouth.

Fabricio Werdum vs Travis Browne (and his coach) gets some better reviews. Don't every change Fabricio, you utter lunatic.

Stipe Miocic holds on to the title, and Marcus honours him with a spot on impersonation. Spooky.
Vinny has some harsh truths for Alistair Overeem and his team of 'apple polishers'.

Jon Jones gets his obligatory mention, with Marcus calling him "a slippery gypsy".
Jon's looking for a shot at the heavyweight title, despite not having earned it.

In a first for the podcast, the classic Jean Claude Van Damme movie 'Bloodsport' is reviewed, a mere 28 years too late.

John and Vinny recall a recent amateur MMA competition in Cork, with two thumbs up from the boys.
They have some advise for some advice for the young competitors out there.
There's no shame in tapping folks.

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Headbutts, Sure, but Grabbing the Cage is Bullshit: September Podcast: Strange Wolves

September podcast: Strange Wolves

Tom's back!
September's episode of the Strange Wolves podcast sees the return of Travellin' Tom Hogan after a long absence.

Marcus Field's musical intro neatly sums up the entire show, so really there's no need to listen past the first 5 minutes.

Tom steps into Chris' shoes and takes over the Top 5. Hogan's inaugural top 5 concerns moves that should be legal in the UFC. Headbutts, sure, but grabbing the cage is bullshit, Tom!
Vinny recalls an epic fight from the early years of Irish MMA, between Rodney Moore and Emmet McNally, despite not being able to remember either man's name.

The big show this month has UFC 203, so naturally it forms the basis for lots of discussion.
CM Punk's inauspicious debut (and probably last fight) get the abuse it deserves, with the boys not mincing their words about his lack of fighting ability.
"Wank of the highest order" and "A disgrace" according to John Burke.
Mickey Gall earns some new fans though, the potty mouth.

Fabricio Werdum vs Travis Browne (and his coach) gets some better reviews. Don't every change Fabricio, you utter lunatic.

Stipe Miocic holds on to the title, and Marcus honours him with a spot on impersonation. Spooky.
Vinny has some harsh truths for Alistair Overeem and his team of 'apple polishers'.

Jon Jones gets his obligatory mention, with Marcus calling him "a slippery gypsy".
Jon's looking for a shot at the heavyweight title, despite not having earned it.

In a first for the podcast, the classic Jean Claude Van Damme movie 'Bloodsport' is reviewed, a mere 28 years too late.

John and Vinny recall a recent amateur MMA competition in Cork, with two thumbs up from the boys.
They have some advise for some advice for the young competitors out there.
There's no shame in tapping folks.

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The Champ Is Here! @StipeMiocicUFC On The Mats In !

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UFC 203 Embedded: Vlog Series – Episode 5

On Episode 5 of UFC 203 Embedded, bantamweight Jessica Eye throws the first pitch for her hometown Indians. Arriving for the press conference, welterweight CM Punk revisits some familiar ground inside Quicken Loans Arena. Heavyweight title challenger Alistair Overeem offers advice to welterweight Mickey Gall, heavyweight opponents Travis Browne and Fabricio Werdum exchange words on stage, and the fighters analyze their staredowns afterward. Gall, heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and Eye keep the energy high during their final hours of cutting weight. At Friday morning’s weigh-in, everyone hits the target number on the scale, but Overeem is fined for missing the one on the clock. Then it’s one more round of face-offs at the public weigh-in for fans. UFC 203 Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the world heavyweight championship at UFC 203, taking place Saturday, September 10 on Pay-Per-View.

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Teruto Ishihara’s Reaction to Getting Photobombed / Videobombed by Conor McGregor

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29: Greetings from Trenton, N.J.: Rutten & Ranallo Podcast

Bas Rutten calls up Mauro Ranallo, who’s on the road again! He’s in New Jersey for Glory, then off to Virginia for WWE Backlash, then Florida for CWC… MAMMA MIA!

What’s Up, Bas shares a powerful message after a tragedy.

#Hashtag covers UFC 203, Josh Barnett, Stipe Miocic, Alistair Overeem, CM Punk, Glory 33, Rico Verhoeven, Anderson “Braddock” Silva, Badr Hari, Chi Lewis-Parry, Dutch Kickboxing, Boxing, Golovkin vs. Brook, WWE Backlash, CWC, NFL, drone delivery, Apple, Drake, Narcos, Bruce Springsteen and the Roast of Rob Lowe!

Vicky Pezza asks Bas & Mauro your questions, and The Feel Good 5 goes to the dogs!

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UFC 203 Embedded 4: The Land of the Heavyweights

UFC 203 Embedded 4: Heavy heads, Long Arms & Punk

UFC 203 Embedded 4 and the heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic does a night session in his home gym, which is also playing host to welterweight CM Punk and his coach Duke Roufus. Heavyweight Fabricio Werdum gets a questionable haircut, as opponent Travis Browne does an underwater workout. The next day, title challenger Alistair Overeem embraces the festival aspect of open workouts, where Miocic receives a spirited hometown welcome. Also at the arena, a focused Punk gets a pep talk from bantamweight Urijah Faber, and opponent Mickey Gall makes the most of his opportunity. Then the heavyweight champ returns to the gym after the sun goes down. UFC 203 Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the world heavyweight championship at UFC 203, taking place Saturday, September 10 on Pay-Per-View.

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UFC 203: Pre-fight Press Conference

Watch the UFC 203 pre-fight press conference on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 2pm/11am ETPT live from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Max Holloway Knocks out Mighty…in one Round

Top UFC featherweight contender Max Holloway knocks out the UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson in one round! Just one round.. out of how many is the question? Check out his KO at 5:39, making Blessed the only fighter to stop Might Mouse. It’s a day which will live on in the annals of history for Millennia.

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Conor McGregor hosts pool party at Encore Beach Club after UFC 202 Victory #TheMacLife

Conor McGregor celebrates UFC 202 victory by hosting a pool party at Encore Beach Club after UFC 202.

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Another week and another massive MMA weekend lays ahead of us

I’ll be honest; I am getting burnt out with the big shows one after another. It is a real first world problem isn’t it?

This weekend we get to see Stipe Miocic defend again ‘the Reem’ Alistair Overeem. Along with seeing CM Punk take on Mickey Gall. 1 fight is legitimate, interesting and will produce the goods. And the other is a freak show fight that was booked during a downturn.

Starting with the main event. I really like Miocic. He is an animal, fierce competitor and could be in line to challenge Cain Velasquez as the scariest man in the UFC. Overeem on the other hand has the most accolades in terms for fighting sports, but most of those where won while on a heavy diet of ‘horse meat’. Most of you know what I mean when I say ‘horse meat’. Attempts at humour aside, this will be fantastic. Miocic is fierce on his feet, great on the ground and has decent take down defence.

Overeem on the other hand probably won’t attempt a take down between now and the time he passes on. It is all about the striking with these two this weekend. Who connects with the first shot and who hits the last punch? For me I think Overeem hits and connects first, but Miocic withstands the barrage and puts Overeem to the sword, moving on the fighting the fearsome Velasquez next. If I was in this weekend’s main event, I would hope for a draw so no one has to fight Cain. Miocic wins by stoppage.

And then we get on to the emotional main event. When I mentioned CM Punk above, you had a reaction. You either said ‘fair play to him, trying to be a fighter’ or you said ‘he doesn’t deserve it, he’s a fake wrestler’. You are all correct. Using logic, he doesn’t deserve to be in the UFC when there are fighters all around the world who are more deserving of that opportunity.

But also, fair play to him for stepping up and doing it. A lot of us (and you reading) who say ‘I could do that’ never get off the couch and actually try. So for Punk to do this it takes a huge amount of guts. It is not for money, he is a multi-millionaire who doesn’t have to leave the house ever again. He wants a challenge and he will certainly get it this weekend. That is a great example to set for people. It is not Punks fault that UFC called him and offered him a contract during a time when they were suffering from massive injuries and limited main event fights.

Mickey Gall on the other hand knows what is ahead of him. He is legit. He is a silky mixed martial artist very young in his career. He performed on the regional circuit and was unbeaten. He looks to be a far better athlete and a far better fighter in all footage we have seen.

The logical conclusion is that Gall wins inside 2 rounds. But you just never know. Will the bright lights and the pressure get to him?

Either way, it is another exciting weekend for MMA fans. On a side note, I got notice of my next fight in November so I will be blogging about that in future.

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Saturday night is getting closer…what’s your prediction for how the fight ends? – Posted by #TeamAO

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UFC 203 Embedded: Vlog Series – Episode 2

On Episode 2 of UFC 203 Embedded, welterweight CM Punk takes an ice bath in his high-end home facility. Heavyweight Travis Browne trains outdoors, while his opponent Fabricio Werdum works in his gym and visits an old haunt. Divisional champ Stipe Miocic spends his Sunday judging hot rods, and title challenger Alistair Overeem goes for a high-altitude hike in New Mexico. UFC 203 Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the world heavyweight championship main event at UFC 203, taking place Saturday, September 10 on Pay-Per-View.

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UFC 203: Inside The Octagon – Fabricio Werdum vs. Travis Browne

In the second Inside The Octagon of the week, Dan Hardy and John Gooden analyse the UFC 203 co-main between Fabricio Werdum vs. Travis Browne as well as Jessica Andrade vs. Joanne Calderwood.

Inside The Octagon: Stipe Miocic vs. Alistair Overeem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHs55H9kpaY

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UFC 203 Embedded: Vlog Series – Episode 1

On Episode 1 of UFC 203 Embedded, debuting welterweight CM Punk ends his camp with an emphasis on wrestling. California-based heavyweight opponents Fabricio Werdum and Travis Browne reveal their unusual hobbies: piloting drones and bow hunting. UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic ribs his wife and works the mitts, while opponent Alistair Overeem takes in the action of Fight Night Hamburg. Punk does the same during a basement workout in Chicago. UFC 203 Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the world heavyweight championship bout at UFC 203, taking place Saturday, September 10 on Pay-Per-View.

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Unseen Backstage Footage of Conor McGregor during UFC 202’s Fight Week #TheMacLife

Exclusive footage of Conor McGregor during UFC 202’s Fight Week in Las Vegas.TheMacLife

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Mickey Gall: Understated Pressure

This Saturday night, the world will watch on as CM Punk makes his long awaited UFC debut. I’m not going to delve too deep into this whole situation as honestly, everyone’s given an opinion so mine isn’t all that relevant. I think it’s ridiculous that he’s in the premier promotion but regardless, I admire his seemingly pure intentions. Nonetheless, the focus will be, understandably, all on Punk due to his fame and popularity. Opposite him though, is a very different story.

Mickey Gall is just 24 years of age, he’s had only two professional fights and yet due to unforeseen circumstances finds himself on a PPV main card in a huge fight. The reality is that Saturday night is likely to shape the rest of Gall’s career. I hate the phrase ‘must win’ but let’s be honest here, if Gall loses to CM Punk it’s going to be hard for him to shake that from being forever linked to his name. Saturday night basically decides the difference between Gall being a regional fighter known for losing to Punk or a fledgling prospect who gained notoriety by beating him.

Usually when there’s a big, defining fight, we as fans consider how the fighters involved will handle the pressure. However, it’s pretty difficult to do in this scenario. I understand that Punk has performed in front of huge crowds but this is his first MMA fight, he doesn’t even have any amateur experience. There’s no way to know how he’ll react. Gall is also a mystery, even if a lesser one. The only example of Gall having to fight with real pressure thus far is his last fight, his UFC debut against Mike Jackson.

The preliminary bout would decide who would get the Punk fight and considering Gall’s inexperience heading in, he handled the situation perfectly. Gall was aggressive from the start and dropped Jackson very early in the first round before finishing the fight with a rear naked choke, all in 45 seconds. Now I’m not going to sell Gall like he’s an emerging superstar. However, he was confident and assured, that’s always going to bode well for him against a debutant. It’s also important to note that whilst Jackson was making his MMA debut, he had kickboxing and boxing experience, which is more than can be said for Punk.

Although, it should be remembered that while there was certainly pressure on Gall heading into that fight back in February, this is a whole different scenario. This is a main card fight on a PPV, it’s been heavily advertised and it’s going to take place in front of a huge crowd. Gall isn’t prepared for this kind of an event, he simply can’t be at this point of his career. That’s definitely a factor to keep an eye on as we go through fight week. However, if Gall can replicate his approach in the Jackson fight, it shouldn’t have much an impact.

I must concede that when the UFC signed Punk I expected an opponent with a losing record. That’s not a criticism either, he has no experience so there’d be nothing wrong with that kind of opposition. Now I reiterate, I’m not saying Gall’s the prospect of the year, but he does seem different. He has his own ambitions, his own motivations and his own career. That’s the part so many are forgetting, the result of this fight doesn’t just lie on Punk’s shoulders. There’s a chance that Punk surprises us, looks competent, comfortable and yet still loses. Why? Because Gall has a say in the matter. We genuinely don’t know how good Gall is, which makes his place as Punk’s opponent even stranger.

There’s a lot of questions to ask as we head into this Saturday night. It’s nothing if not intriguing. I guess time will tell, it’s virtually impossible to know what to expect. Nevertheless, I wanted to stress this: I have respect for what Punk is doing here, he’s throwing himself into a new world and taking a big risk. Though I don’t love everything about it, I can appreciate that aspect of it at least. On the other hand, Gall’s young career depends on what happens here, that’s quite a scary thought for such an inexperienced fighter. Either way, Saturday night, we find out the answers.

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UFC 203: Inside The Octagon – Stipe Miocic vs. Alistair Overeem

John Gooden and Dan Hardy go in-depth and analyse the heavyweight title clash between Stipe Miocic and Alistair Overeem at UFC 203.

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UFC 203 Countdown – Full Episode

UFC 203 Countdown takes you inside the lives and training camps of Stipe Miocic and Alistair Overeem. After ending Cleveland’s 50-year title drought, Miocic gets a high-pressure first defense in his hometown against veteran challenger Overeem. Also, Heavyweights Fabricio Werdum and Travis Browne seek an emphatic win in a rematch of their 2014 main event and former pro wrestler CM Punk grapples with the reality of his long-awaited Octagon debut, as young but experienced opponent Mickey Gall prepares to step into the spotlight.

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