UFC Fight Night 58 results: Lyoto Machida knocks out C.B. Dollaway in 62 seconds

It hasn’t been “The Machida Era” in about half a decade. But “The Dragon” is still one of the best in the world.

Machida cemented his status as a major threat in the middleweight division by destroying C.B. Dollaway in just 62 seconds in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway on Saturday night in Barueri, Brazil. Machida landed a left kick to the body that clearly hurt Dollaway and Machida pounced with punches.

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UFC Fight Night 58 results: Lyoto Machida knocks out C.B. Dollaway in 62 seconds

Renan Barao feels ‘great’ after UFC 177 weight cut drama

SAO PAULO, Brazil — Renan Barao returns to action for the first time since passing out moments before UFC 177 weigh-ins in August, and he feels “great”. In an interview to MMAFighting.com, Barao discussed his preparation for a UFC Fight Night 58 bout with Mitch Gagnon in Barueri, the current state of the UFC bantamweight division and much more.

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Renan Barao feels ‘great’ after UFC 177 weight cut drama

TSN looks to be the new home for UFC programming in Canada

While no announcement has been made yet, The Sports Network (TSN) in Canada sent out schedule revisions for January to television listings services on Friday which included extensive UFC coverage.

TSN, the country’s equivalent to ESPN, was the leading candidate to get the UFC contract, which had been held by Sportsnet, a rival sports network run by Rogers Cable, since the sport’s popularity explosion.

UFC officials would not confirm the deal at this time.

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TSN looks to be the new home for UFC programming in Canada

Lyoto Machida interested in "Jacare" Souza fight, predicts knockout win over C.B. Dollaway

SAO PAULO, Brazil — Lyoto Machida faces C.B. Dollaway Saturday night in the main event of UFC Fight Night 58 in Barueri, Brazil, and he’s targets the top of the division next. In an exclusive interview, the former UFC light heavyweight champion broke down his match-up with Dollaway, how he expects to win on Dec. 20, why he called out Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and much more.

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Lyoto Machida interested in "Jacare" Souza fight, predicts knockout win over C.B. Dollaway

TUF: Brazil 3 winner Antonio Carlos Junior ‘saw some things’ on Patrick Cummins’ ground game

SAO PAULO, Brazil — The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 heavyweight winner Antonio Carlos Junior returns to the light heavyweight division after dominating in his reality show bouts, and he’s confident going into his UFC Fight Night 58 clash with Patrick Cummins on Saturday night. In an exclusive interview with MMAFighting.com, the Brazilian grappler explains why he’s called “Shoeface”, says why he will fight better at 205 pounds, breaks down Cummins’ game, his decision to train at Nova Uniao and much more.

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TUF: Brazil 3 winner Antonio Carlos Junior ‘saw some things’ on Patrick Cummins’ ground game

Jon Jones on explicit UFC 182 promotion: "A lot of people want me to be the bad guy"

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — By now it’s pretty clear the promotional angles for UFC 182 differ greatly from those of most other major UFC pay-per-views.

The biggest culprit for that is the chain of events that took place in early August, when a scuffle between light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier tumbled off the stage in the MGM Grand, then continued in expletive-laden form as the two bickered across a live (but assumedly off-the-record) television signal for a majority of the afternoon.

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Jon Jones on explicit UFC 182 promotion: "A lot of people want me to be the bad guy"

Morning Report: Daniel Cormier plans to "rid MMA of Jon Jones" at UFC 182

Daniel Cormier believes he’s destined to be the UFC’s light heavyweight champion.

Ahead of his title challenge to the sport’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter, Cormier envisions a grim future for Jon Jones after they tangle at UFC 182 on Jan. 3.

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Morning Report: Daniel Cormier plans to "rid MMA of Jon Jones" at UFC 182

Hacran Dias on ‘boring’ Darren Elkins: ‘He basically doesn’t do anything in his fights’

RIO DE JANEIRO — Darren Elkins has won seven out of nine fights since cutting down to the featherweight division, but Hacran Dias is not a fan of his fighting style.

Elkins, who recently defeated Lucas Martins at UFC 179 in Rio de Janeiro on Oct. 25, returns to Brazil on Dec. 20 to face Dias at UFC Fight Night 58 in Barueri, Sao Paulo, and the Nova Uniao fighter expects Elkins to do what he always does.

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Hacran Dias on ‘boring’ Darren Elkins: ‘He basically doesn’t do anything in his fights’

Cris Cyborg gives up on the idea of fighting at bantamweight

Cris Cyborg will not cut down to 135 pounds after all.

Two and a half months after announcing her decision to drop to the bantamweight division for a bout at Invicta FC 10, the first and only Strikeforce and Invicta FC featherweight champion confirmed she won’t try cutting the extra 10 pounds anymore.

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Cris Cyborg gives up on the idea of fighting at bantamweight

SB Nation welterweight rankings: Should Hendricks or MacDonald get next title shot?

Does former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks deserve an immediate trilogy fight against the man who lifted his title by the slimmest of margins at UFC 181, Robbie Lawler? Or should the UFC move forward with its original plan to give Rory MacDonald the next title shot?

Those are the questions upon which the entire welterweight division will hinge in 2015 (Okay, and also whether former champion Georges St-Pierre returns).

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SB Nation welterweight rankings: Should Hendricks or MacDonald get next title shot?

Dana White: Joanna Jedrzejczyk ‘probably’ gets first crack at champ Carla Esparza

PHOENIX, Ariz. — If Friday saw the crowning of the UFC’s first female strawweight champion, Saturday may have seen the crowning of the division’s first title contender.

Polish striker Joanna Jedrzejczyk showcased exceptional takedown defense and aggression to capture a split decision over heavy favorite and presumed number-one contender Claudia Gadelha on the preliminary card at UFC on FOX 13. Afterward, at UFC on FOX 13’s post-fight press conference, UFC President Dana White alluded to Jedrzejczyk being the first test for 115-pound champion Carla Esparza.

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Dana White: Joanna Jedrzejczyk ‘probably’ gets first crack at champ Carla Esparza

John Moraga was "caught slipping" during confusion over a low blow

PHOENIX — John Moraga talks about not letting the hometown crowd affect his performance at UFC on FOX 13, getting caught by Willie Gates after taking a low blow, being ready for anybody in the division, and more.

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John Moraga was "caught slipping" during confusion over a low blow

Rose Namajunas on title loss to Carla Esparza: "I kind of felt just like a child in there"

LAS VEGAS — It is potential Rose Namajunas got a little bit ahead of herself leading into her historical fight with Carla Esparza on Friday night.

Namajunas fell to Esparza by third-round entry (rear-naked choke) in the UFC’s initiative women’s strawweight title fight in The greatest Combatant 20 Ending here in the Pearl in the Palms. Namajunas was the smart pick to win the fight and end up being the surface of the recent section.

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Rose Namajunas on title loss to Carla Esparza: "I kind of felt just like a child in there"

UFC on FOX 13 weigh in results: Nate Diaz badly misses weight

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Friday’s UFC on FOX 13 weigh-ins went off with no hitch, except for one glaring exception.

Lightweight co-headliner Nate Diaz badly missed ahead of his scheduled fight against Rafael dos Anjos, tipping the scales at 160.6, more than four pounds over the section’s 156-pound limitation.

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UFC on FOX 13 weigh in results: Nate Diaz badly misses weight

The Ultimate Fighter 20 Ending forecasts

The UFC will crown their first-ever strawweight winner on Friday night as the end of the twentieth season of The Ultimate Fighter happens. Division powerhouse Carla Esparza takes on soaring competition Rose Namajunas for the strap while the remaining card features lighter weight fights along with bouts among combatants in the show.

What: The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale

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The Ultimate Fighter 20 Ending forecasts

Stefan Struve on Alistair Overeem: "He is different fighter he was"

PHOENIX — Stefan Struve talks about his long road back to the UFC, his fight against Alistair Overeem at UFC on FOX 13, how he is feeling, his place in the division, and a lot more.

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Stefan Struve on Alistair Overeem: "He is different fighter he was"

Junior dos Santos on Cain Velasquez: "A real winner do not decide adversaries"

PHOENIX — Junior dos Santos talks about his long layoff, shifting teams, his fight against Stipe Miocic at UFC on FOX 13, his position in the section, and much more.

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Junior dos Santos on Cain Velasquez: "A real winner do not decide adversaries"

TUF 20 Ending notes: Jeremy Stephens positive vs. Charles Oliveira since it "is not a submission grappling match"

LAS VEGAS — Charles Oliveira is among the most effective entry artists in the featherweight division, perhaps in the UFC. Jeremy Stephens understands all about that and it will not make him cautious.

Stephens meets Oliveira in the co-main event of The greatest Fighter 20 Ending on Friday night here at Palms Casino Resort. And “Lil’ Heathen” is quite certain he understands how things will go.

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TUF 20 Ending notes: Jeremy Stephens positive vs. Charles Oliveira since it "is not a submission grappling match"

Junior dos Santos UFC on FOX 13 scrum

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Former UFC heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos discusses his hand, his layoff, his training at Nova Uniao, his complete game, where he sees himself in the heavyweight section, and even more during his UFC on FOX 13 media scrum Monday.

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Junior dos Santos UFC on FOX 13 scrum

Rory MacDonald: "I could place anyone away in the division"

LAS VEGAS — Rory MacDonald spoke with all the media Saturday at UFC 181 and discussed his new “Red King” nickname, whether he considers Georges St-Pierre will come back to the UFC and his assurance which he could complete another combatant in the welterweight division.

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Rory MacDonald: "I could place anyone away in the division"