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UFC champ Jose Aldo left an impression on his hometown Rio crowd with a spectacular knockout of Chad Mendes.

Jose Aldo reminded everyone why he’s one of the world’s best with a memorable finish to UFC 142.


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Isaac DeJesus remains a lightning rod for controversy, but Georgi Karakhanyan can now call himself a champion following Friday night’s “Tachi Palace Fights 11: Redemption” card in Lemoore, Calif.

DeJesus, who has in the past battled with making weight (not to mention passing drug screens), came in more than a pound under for his featherweight championship fight with Karakhanyan.

Unfortunately, his powerful striking wasn’t enough to overcome Karakhanyan’s slick submissions, and DeJesus appeared to tapout on several occasions, despite refusing to acknowledge any of them.



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ANAHEIM, Calif. – Surprisingly snubbed from the lineup that marked the UFC’s network-television debut, Benson Henderson and Clay Guida proved why they belonged on the broadcast.

In an action-packed fight that left the crowd buzzing, Henderson topped his frantically paced opponent and staked claim to a lightweight title shot.

The fight was the featured undercard attraction of UFC on FOX, which took place Saturday at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.



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HOUSTON — Pete Spratt did all he could in the cage to shake his rep as easy submission fodder.

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Chad Ochocinco just can’t seem to help himself. The recent addition to the New England Patriots is at it…

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Chad Ochocinco just can’t seem to help himself.

The recent addition to the New England Patriots is at it again calling
out MMA athletes, and his most recent target is Georges St-Pierre.

Ochocinco, who plays wide receiver, this past month signed a deal to rep
TapouT gear and in passing called the welterweight champion out.



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In the weeks leading up to his Saturday night matchup with Japanese
superstar Tatsuya Kawajiri, Strikeforce lightweight champ Gilbert Melendez made bold
claims about his status in the ranks of the world’s best 155-pounders.

Following a scintillating victory over “Crusher” in the co-main event of
Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley,” Melendez isn’t backing down.

“I know I’m not the UFC champion, but I’ve been around this sport a lot
longer than Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard,” Melendez said. “If you look
at the past and what I’ve accomplished, I’ve accomplished more.”



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Former EliteXC Vice President Jared Shaw says Frank Shamrock offered to work a bout against Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson, but Shamrock denied the allegation as “silly” Monday on the Sherdog Radio Network’s “Savage Dog Show.”

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Two years ago, Gray Maynard beat Frankie Edgar. Next Saturday, he’ll try to do it again.

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Recent reports indicated that Strikeforce middleweight and MTV’s “Bully Beatdown” host Jason “Mayhem” Miller may have assault charges filed against him for a physical altercation are not true. Read More >>

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