Constantin Eckner
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Wrestling
Yoel Romero: The Cuban Oddball Strikes Once Again
Yoel Romero might be every promoter’s biggest nightmare and simultaneously the subject of their wettest dreams. The 40-year-old athletic specimen from Cuba delivers memorable moments at every event he is a part of, be it with barely comprehensible statements about…
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Wrestling
Francis N’Gannou Was Doomed to Fail
It was supposed to be his star-making performances, the last step towards global fame. But one of the few well-rounded heavyweights in the sport outclassed Francis N’Gannou and spoiled what was expected to be his coronation as the baddest man…
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Wrestling
The Rich History Of The Tokyo Dome Stretches Past New Japan Pro Wrestling
Legacy under the Eggshell On January 4, New Japan Pro Wrestling will hold its 45th event at the Tokyo Dome. The organization has been associated with the venue since its opening 30 years ago. There is something majestic about athletes…
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Wrestling
Despite Losing Conor McGregor Emerges Victorious
Multiple winners have come out of the weekend's superfight in Las Vegas. Floyd Mayweather delivered a great show on the verge of retirement, broke Rocky Marciano's record and collected another huge paycheck. The sport of boxing showed superfights can be…
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Wrestling
The History Of Freakshow Fights
The History Of Freakshow Fights Professional sports always has an entertainment component to it. Fans want to be entertained. Not knowing the outcome of a duel between athletes is part of it, as is watching displays of outstanding athletic abilities.…
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Wrestling
A Look At The Future Of Jon Jones
Like him or not, Jon Jones has made his return in formidable fashion. The 30-year-old, considered by many the best mixed martial artists of all time, beat his arch rival Daniel Cormier via TKO in the third round of the…
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Wrestling
Derrick Lewis’ Retirement: Going Out On A Low Note?
“I don’t want to keep putting my family through this [anymore].” That is what Derrick Lewis said moments after he had lost the main event bout at UFC Fight Night 110 against Mark Hunt last Saturday. His run in the…
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Wrestling
McGregor vs. Mayweather: The Freak Show Is Going To Happen
Conor McGregor confirmed it. Floyd Mayweather confirmed it. Dana White confirmed it. What many believed would never going to happen is going to happen on August 26 in Las Vegas. McGregor, the Irish superstar and one of the most charismatic…
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Wrestling
Baby Slice: I Want To Take My Father’s Legacy To The Next Level
His father was beloved by mixed martial fans around the world. Now Kevin Ferguson Jr., the son of Kimbo Slice and known as “Baby Slice”, tries to carry the legacy. In his second professional fight, he scored his first career…
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Wrestling
Post-Fight Scuffle May Be The Precursor for the Bellator Main Event in London
Bellator president Scott Coker was probably reminded of the infamous Nashville brawl, which happened back in the Strikeforce days, when Paul Daley and Michael Venom Page were causing a scuffle after the main event fight of Bellator 179 in London…
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