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Wrestling
Dustin Poirier Unsure Of Future Title Shot Chances Going Into UFC 281: “Nothing Is Ever Clear In This Sport”
Former interim UFC lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier, is unsure if a victory over Michael Chandler puts him in line for another title shot at 155 pounds. Poirier spoke with reporters at the media day for this Saturday night’s UFC 281…
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Wrestling
Michael Chandler Excited About Potential Islam Makhachev Matchup Ahead Of UFC 281: “I Think I Can Take Him Down”
UFC lightweight contender, Michael Chandler, is excited about a potential matchup with newly crowned lightweight champ, Islam Makhachev. Chandler spoke with reporters at the media day for this Saturday night’s UFC 281 pay-per-view event in New York City ahead of his…
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Wrestling
Carla Esparza Shrugs Off Zhang Weili’s Dismissal Of Her Skills Ahead Of UFC 281: “I’m Going In There With My Best Game”
UFC strawweight champion, Carla Esparza, isn’t worried about former champ, Zhang Weili, dismissing her skills. Esparza spoke with reporters at the media day for this Saturday night’s UFC 281 pay-per-view event in New York City ahead of her matchup with Weili…
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Wrestling
Zhang Weili Not Threatened By Carla Esparza’s Skills Ahead Of UFC 281: “I Don’t Fear Anything From Carla Esparza”
Former UFC strawweight champion, Zhang Weili, doesn’t see an area of the game where current strawweight champ, Carla Esparza, is going to cause her problems. Weili spoke with reporters at the media day for this Saturday night’s UFC 281 pay-per-view event in…
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Wrestling
Beneil Dariush Picks Dustin Poirier Over Michael Chandler At UFC 281: “I Think Chandler Right Now Is So Focused On Being Exciting”
UFC lightweight contender Beneil Dariush is picking former interim UFC lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier, to defeat Michael Chandler in their showdown at UFC 281 this weekend. Dariush recently spoke with Morning Kombat’s Luke Thomas and explained while he believes that…
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Wrestling
Israel Adesanya Addresses Fan Criticism Ahead Of UFC 281: “It Takes Two To Tango”
Reigning UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, knows some fans haven’t been fond of some of his recent performances. Adesanya spoke with journalist Ariel Helwani on his show The MMA Hour on Monday ahead of his showdown with Alex Pereira at UFC 281 this…
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Wrestling
Joe Rogan Returns To Commentary Booth For UFC 281
The broadcast team for this Saturday night’s UFC 281 pay-per-view in New York City, New York has been set and will include the return of Joe Rogan. MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn was the first to report the news of Rogan’s return to…
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Wrestling
Alex Pereira Believes Israel Adesanya Is Mentally Shook Ahead Of UFC 281: “He Knows I’m Different”
Top UFC middleweight contender Alex Pereira doesn’t believe that reigning middleweight champion Israel Adesanya wants to face him again. Pereira spoke with journalist Guilherme Cruz on his podcast Trocação Franca and explained why he believes Adesanya is mentally shaken ahead of their main…
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Wrestling
Caleb Plant vs. David Benavidez Targeted For January
Former IBF super middleweight champion, Caleb Plant, and current interim WBC super middleweight champ David Benavidez are scheduled to clash in January. Boxing Scene’s Jake Donovan was the first to report the news of the matchup being in the works, with ESPN’s Mike…
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Wrestling
Kayla Harrison Won’t Be Competing In Promotion’s Season-Style Format In 2023: “This Will Be My Last Season”
Undefeated PFL women’s lightweight champion, Kayla Harrison, revealed that the 2022 PFL Finals on November 25th would be her last appearance in the promotion’s season-long tournament format. Harrison recently spoke with MMA Fighting’s Damon Martin and confirmed that she wouldn’t be…
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