UFC Fight Night 58 Bonuses: Lyoto Machida, Renan Barao honored for top performances

There wasn’t a fight of the night at UFC Fight Night 58, but four fighters earned Performance of the Night bonuses Saturday night.

Former UFC champion Lyoto Machida was honored for his first-round TKO of C.B. Dollaway in the main event, while Renan Barao earned his bonus for his submission win over Mitch Gagnon in the co-main event.

Erick Silva and Vitor Miranda were the other two fighters to earn $50,000. Silva put Mike Rhodes to sleep with a first-round technical submission victory, and Miranda defeated Jake Collier via first-round TKO.

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UFC Fight Night 58 Bonuses: Lyoto Machida, Renan Barao honored for top performances

Morning Report: Jon Fitch says "stupid mistake" against Rousimar Palhares could sideline him for months

World Series of Fighting welterweight Jon Fitch lost out on the title Saturday night, but he might be missing the use of his right leg for a few months.

The former UFC contender was caught in a first-round kneebar by leglock master Rousimar Palhares Dec. 13 at WSOF 16.

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Morning Report: Jon Fitch says "stupid mistake" against Rousimar Palhares could sideline him for months

UFC on FOX 13 in Tweets: Pros react to Junior dos Santos" controversial win, Rafael dos Anjos dismantling Nate Diaz

Putting three heavyweight bouts on a single main card is always a bit of a gamble, but it paid off tonight in Phoenix. After Matt Mitrione and Alistair Overeem each scored impressive first-round knockouts, former heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos and rising contender Stipe Miocic had an absolute war in the night’s main event. Perhaps most impressively, No. 3 lightweight Rafael dos Anjos proved his worth in a three-round domination of Nate Diaz.

See how the pros called the action at UFC on FOX 13 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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UFC on FOX 13 in Tweets: Pros react to Junior dos Santos" controversial win, Rafael dos Anjos dismantling Nate Diaz

Morning Report: Joe Rogan and Brendan Schaub reflect on their contentious retirement discussion

A few days removed from their emotionally charged dialogue, UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub and commentator Joe Rogan each pulled away to their particular corners to reflect in the event.

Record an episode of Schaub’s podcast for FOX Sports earlier this week, Rogan was critical of the former’s recent first-round TKO loss to No. 3 heavyweight Travis Browne at UFC 181 on Dec. 6.

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Morning Report: Joe Rogan and Brendan Schaub reflect on their contentious retirement discussion

Rose Namajunas, Carla Esparza advance to first UFC girls"s strawweight title fight

The UFC’s first women’s strawweight title fight is placed.

Rose Namajunas will meet Carla Esparza in the key occurrence of The Ultimate Fighter 20 Ending on Friday in Las Vegas with the 115-pound belt in the line. Namajunas defeat Randa Markos by first-round entry and Esparza knocked off Jessica Penne via unanimous decision in the semifinals on Wednesday night’s final episode of The greatest Fighter 20.

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Rose Namajunas, Carla Esparza advance to first UFC girls"s strawweight title fight

Manager: Nate Diaz declined to fight Edson Barboza

Edson Barboza improved to 9-2 in the UFC using a unanimous decision victory over Bobby Green at UFC Fight Night 57, but Green was not the first competition the UFC needed next for the Brazilian lightweight.

Barboza, who had been coming off a first-round knockout over Evan Dunham in July, was offered a fight with Nate Diaz. The Brazilian lightweight accepted the challenge, but Diaz declined.

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Manager: Nate Diaz declined to fight Edson Barboza

Leandro Lo chokes out UFC lightweight Gilbert Burns at Copa Podio

Gilbert Burns’ return to the jiujitsu mats did not go as he anticipated.

Fresh off a first-round submission triumph over Christos Giagos at UFC 179, the Brazilian lightweight returned to Copa Podio on Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in a entry-only, no-time limitation jiu jitsu match against fellow BJJ world champion Leandro Lo.

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Leandro Lo chokes out UFC lightweight Gilbert Burns at Copa Podio

UFC Fight Night 57 bonuses: Paige VanZant vs. Kailin Curran wins Fight of Night

Two UFC newcomers earned an extra $50,000 on Saturday night.

Paige VanZant and Kailin Curran, two women’s strawweights both making their UFC debuts, earned ‘Fight of the Night’ honors for their clash on UFC Fight Pass. VanZant won the fight via third-round TKO.

Frankie Edgar earned a Performance of the Night bonus for his fifth-round submission win over Cub Swanson.

Oleksiy Oliynyk earned the night’s final performance bonus for his efforts when he rallied past Jared Rosholt to deliver a first-round KO.

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UFC Fight Night 57 bonuses: Paige VanZant vs. Kailin Curran wins Fight of Night

Bigfoot Silva vs. Frank Mir slated for UFC 184

A heavyweight showdown between Bigfoot Silva and Frank Mir is set for UFC 184 on Feb. 28 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, according to UFC Tonight on Wednesday night.

Silva (18-6-1) hasn’t picked up a win since UFC 156. He lost via first-round KO to Andrei Arlovski at UFC Fight Night 51 this past September.

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Bigfoot Silva vs. Frank Mir slated for UFC 184

Dhiego Lima "felt all the pressure" at UFC Fight Night 56 after losing TUF 19 final

UBERLANDIA, Brazil — Dhiego Lima returned to his first weight class having a unanimous decision win over Jorge Oliveira at UFC Fight Night 56, also it was more difficult than he anticipated. The Brazilian possibility, who endured a first-round TKO loss to Eddie Gordon in the TUF 19 middleweight final in July, talked to MMAFighting.com about his triumph in Brazil, the reversal of competitions six days prior to the fight, fighting under pressure and much more.

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Dhiego Lima "felt all the pressure" at UFC Fight Night 56 after losing TUF 19 final

Glover Teixeira attributes "harsh" weight cut for UFC 179 loss to Phil Davis: "I understand I will overcome this man"

UBERLANDIA, Brazil — Glover Teixeira was expecting to add another first-round knockout to his record at UFC 179, but his fight against fellow light heavyweight challenger Phil Davis did not go as he anticipated on Oct. 25. Disappointed using the unanimous decision loss, Teixeira talked to MMAFighting.com in regards to the fight, why he needed to cut 30 pounds on fight week, his need to rematch Davis and much more.

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Glover Teixeira attributes "harsh" weight cut for UFC 179 loss to Phil Davis: "I understand I will overcome this man"

One FC"s Luis Santos shows storyline behind his TUF: Brazil 2 fight

Leonardo Santos won the second season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil in 2013, but things might have done another way it if was not for a contentious fight that few people know about.

Among The greatest and most seasoned welterweights in the Brazilian MMA circuit, Luis Santos earned a shot in the reality show among 28 combatants. He was set to confront Team Nogueira’s Paulo Goncalves Dias in the preliminary fight, and scored a crushing first-round knockout. Nevertheless, his triumph never aired on Globo.

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One FC"s Luis Santos shows storyline behind his TUF: Brazil 2 fight

Leandro Ataides plans to end Igor Svirid "as fast as you possibly can," win One FC title

Leandro Ataides and Igor Svirid are set to collide for the empty One FC middleweight title on Friday night in Singapore, as well as the undefeated Brazilian desires to bring another important MMA title to his nation having a fast end.

Ataides, a jiu jitsu black belt who earned a shot in the gold after scoring some of first-round knockouts beneath the One FC banner ad, intends to set a finish on Svirid’s nine-fight winning streak.

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Leandro Ataides plans to end Igor Svirid "as fast as you possibly can," win One FC title

Dustin Poirier: "I still believe I could overcome [Conor McGregor]"

From the time it is all said and done, the fight week Dustin Poirier experienced at UFC 178 could very well turn out to be the worst of his career.

With Las Vegas devoured in Irish green, Poirier’s grudge match against Conor McGregor efficiently propelled itself to the unofficial main event of the pay per view card. By the finish of it, the cocksure Irishman took the air of a soothsayer, his forecast of a first-round knockout validated within just two minutes, while Poirier was left shell shocked and heartbroken, being forced to pick up the bits from a mostly anticlimactic operation.

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Dustin Poirier: "I still believe I could overcome [Conor McGregor]"

Roger Gracie returns to light heavyweight, meets James McSweeney at One FC 23

One FC has added four new matchups to the approaching card in Manila, Philippines, on Dec. 5, including the promotional introduction of UFC and Strikeforce expert Roger Gracie.

Roger Gracie (6-2), who has not fought since a unanimous decision loss to Tim Kennedy in his UFC debut in July 2013, returns to the light heavyweight division against fellow UFC expert James McSweeney (14-11). “The Hammer” is 2-0 below the One FC banner ad with first-round stoppages over Chris Lokteff and Cristiano Kaminishi.

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Roger Gracie returns to light heavyweight, meets James McSweeney at One FC 23

Robert Drysdale suspended one year for failed drug test at TUF 19 Ending

The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) on Monday handed down a one-year suspension to UFC light heavyweight Robert Drysdale for his unsuccessful post-fight drug test following his introduction fight with all the promotion in July.

Drysdale, a adorned 33-year old jiujitsu specialist, tested positive for elevated rates of testosterone following his first-round rear-naked choke triumph over Keith Berish at The Ultimate Fighter 19 Ending on July 6, 2014.

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Robert Drysdale suspended one year for failed drug test at TUF 19 Ending

UFC 179 medical suspensor: Phil Davis possibly out six months

Phil Davis returned to the win line at UFC 179, however he could stay out of actions for quite a long time.

Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA) declared on Monday that two of the 22 UFN 179 combatants are suspended six months pending medical clearance after Saturday night’s fights. Phil Davis, who scored a unanimous decision victory over Glover Teixeira in the co-main event, needs headroom of his right hand before stepping back in the Octagon again. Scott Jorgensen, who endured a first-round loss to Wilson Reis, may additionally be out 180 days using a rib injury.

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UFC 179 medical suspensor: Phil Davis possibly out six months

Jordan vs. Cannonier, Horiguchi vs. Gaudinot added to UFC 182

A heavyweight competition comparing Shawn Jordan and Jared Cannonier, and a flyweight competition between Kyoji Horiguchi and Louis Gaudinot, happen to be added to UFC 182 on Jan. 3, according to UFC officials Thursday.Jordan (16-6), who has won three of his previous five fights, is returning to the Octagon after a third-round TKO of Jack May at UFC Fight Night 47 this past August.Cannonier (7-0) is making his UFC debut. He’s three knockout and three entry wins on his record. Horiguchi (14-1) is 3-0 in the UFC , and it has won eight straight fights. He conquered Jon Delos Reyes via first-round TKO at UFC Fight Night 52 on Sept. 20.Gaudinot (6-3, 1 no-contest) is returning to the Octagon for the first time since his entry win against Phil Harris was overturned because of a failed drug test for a diuretic. Jon Jones will defend his UFC light heavyweight title against Daniel Cormier in the main event.

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Jordan vs. Cannonier, Horiguchi vs. Gaudinot added to UFC 182

James Thompson out, Virgil Zwicker in against Houston Alexander at Bellator 129

Houston Alexander is now scheduled to fight Strikeforce veteran Virgil Zwicker in a 215-pound catchweight bout at Bellator 129, as Alexander’s original opponent, James Thompson, has withdrawn due to injury. Bellator officials announced the switch on Sunday.

Zwicker (12-4), a knockout artist with over a decade of experience in the game, has split his two career Bellator appearances. The 32-year-old finished Nick Moghadden via first-round TKO in his promotional debut, but succumbed to a 67-second rear-naked choke at the hands of upcoming title challenger Linton Vassell in his follow-up effort.

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James Thompson out, Virgil Zwicker in against Houston Alexander at Bellator 129

Todd Duffee"s battle with Parsonage-Turner syndrome helps him bring "different perspective" in UFC return

Todd Duffee’s run in mixed martial arts and the UFC hasn’t followed the most linear of paths.

He roared into the heavyweight division and the organization in August of 2009, stopping Tim Hague with a seven-second, first-round knockout, which remains a record for fastest KO. He followed up that performance in May of 2010 with a dominating beating of Mike Russow, only to lose via KO himself deep into the third round in what appeared to be the flukiest of outcomes.

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Todd Duffee"s battle with Parsonage-Turner syndrome helps him bring "different perspective" in UFC return