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Wrestling
Fedor Emelianenko Set To Face Ryan Bader In Retirement Bout At Bellator 290 In February
MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko will fight one final time, as he’s set to take on Bellator heavyweight champion, Ryan Bader, in a rematch at Bellator 290 on February 4 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California which also will air on…
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Wrestling
Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia Set For First Half Of 2023
One of the biggest matchups in boxing appears to be set for next year. Undefeated lightweight stars, Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Ryan Garcia have signed a deal to face one another in a 136-pound catchweight bout, set to take place…
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Wrestling
Dana White Confirms UFC Targeting Wales For Leon Edwards-Kamaru Usman Trilogy: “I Love The Idea Of Cardiff”
UFC President Dana White revealed that the promotion is targeting Cardiff, Wales as the host location for the anticipated trilogy bout between UFC welterweight champion, Leon Edwards, and former champ, Kamaru Usman. White spoke with reporters during the UFC 281…
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Wrestling
Dustin Poirier Welcomes Beneil Dariush Matchup After UFC 281 Win: “Beneil’s Earned His Stripes”
Former interim UFC lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier, would welcome a matchup against top contender Beneil Dariush. Poirier spoke with the media at the UFC 281 post-fight press conference on Saturday night following his third-round submission win over Michael Chandler and…
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Wrestling
Michael Chandler Responds To Dustin Poirier’s Cheating Accusations Following UFC 281: “I Don’t Cheat”
UFC lightweight contender, Michael Chandler, pushed back against former interim lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier’s claims that he cheated during their fight this past weekend. Chandler spoke with reporters at the UFC 281 post-fight press conference on Saturday night following his…
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Wrestling
Zhang Weili Hopeful To Defend Title In China Following UFC 281 Win: “I Hope I Can Defend My Title Next Year In China”
Newly crowned UFC strawweight champion, Zhang Weili, is hopeful she can make the first defense of her title next year in her home country of China. Weili spoke with the media at the UFC 281 post-fight press conference this past Saturday…
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Wrestling
Yair Rodríguez vs. Josh Emmett Interim Title Fight Set For UFC 284
Yair Rodríguez and Josh Emmett are set to meet in a bout that will be for the interim UFC featherweight title at UFC284 on February 12 in Perth, Australia. ESPN Deportes’ Carlos Contreras Legaspi was the first to report the news of the…
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Wrestling
Aljamain Sterling Not Interested In Henry Cejudo Matchup: “That Fight Doesn’t Really Move Me”
UFC bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling, doesn’t have much interest currently in facing former two-division champ, Henry Cejudo. Sterling spoke with reporters during a press conference on Thursday for UFC 281 fight week in New York City and explained why he believes…
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Wrestling
Israel Adesanya Understands Why Promotion Granted Alex Pereira Quick Title Shot Ahead Of UFC 281: “Let Him Enjoy His 15 Minutes”
Reigning UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, understands why the promotion pushed Alex Pereira into a title shot so fast. Adesanya spoke with reporters at the media day for this Saturday night’s UFC 281 pay-per-view event in New York City ahead of…
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Wrestling
Alex Pereira Prepared For Israel Adesanya Trying To Grapple With Him At UFC 281: “Anything Can Happen”
If their fight heads to the mat, UFC middleweight contender, Alex Pereira, is prepared to grapple with middleweight champ, Israel Adesanya. Pereira spoke with reporters at the media day for this Saturday night’s UFC 281 pay-per-view event in New York…
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