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Wrestling
Sean O’Malley Expects Title Shot Opportunity With Victory Over Petr Yan At UFC 280: “I’m One Of The Biggest Draws In The UFC”
UFC bantamweight contender, “Suga” Sean O’Malley isn’t surprised that UFC President Dana White confirmed he’d get a title shot with a victory over former UFC bantamweight champion, Petr Yan, this weekend. O’Malley spoke with reporters during Wednesday’s media day for…
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Wrestling
Jéssica Andrade vs. Lauren Murphy Scheduled For UFC 283 in January
A matchup between former UFC strawweight champion Jéssica Andrade and top flyweight contender, Lauren Murphy, has been scheduled for UFC 283 on January 21 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. MMA Fighting’s Damon Martin and Mike Heck were the first to report the news of the…
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Wrestling
Islam Makhachev Plans To Out Grapple Charles Oliveira At UFC 280: “Nobody Can Stop My Wrestling”
UFC lightweight contender, Islam Makhachev intends on smothering former UFC lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira, on the ground in their lightweight title fight this weekend. Makhachev spoke with reporters during Wednesday’s media day for Saturday’s UFC 280 event in Abu Dhabi ahead…
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Wrestling
Charles Oliveira Interested In Alexander Volkanovski Matchup At UFC 284: “I Can Fight There In February, But For His Belt”
Former UFC lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira, is interested in facing UFC featherweight champ, Alexander Volkanovski, but only if the reigning 145-pound king puts his title up for grabs as well. Oliveira spoke with reporters during Wednesday’s media day for Saturday’s…
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Wrestling
Tyson Fury-Derek Chisora Trilogy Bout Booked For December
Undefeated WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury isn’t retiring after all, as he is set to take on former WBC heavyweight title challenger, Derek Chisora, in a trilogy bout on December 3 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. ESPN’s Mike…
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Wrestling
Josh Taylor-Jack Catterall Rematch Targeted For February
A rematch between undefeated, former undisputed junior welterweight champion, Josh Taylor, and contender Jack Catterall, has been scheduled for February 4 at a yet-to-be-announced venue in the United Kingdom. ESPN’s Mike Coppinger was the first to report the news of the…
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Wrestling
David Benavidez vs. José Uzcátegui Scheduled For January
Current interim WBC super middleweight champion David Benavidez is scheduled to take on former IBF super middleweight champ, José Uzcátegui, in a bout targeted for January. ESPN’s Mike Coppinger was the first to report the news of the matchup being in the works,…
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Wrestling
Daniel Cormier, Jon Anik, Paul Felder Headline Broadcast Team For UFC 280
The commentary team for this weekend’s UFC 280 pay-per-view in Abu Dhabi has been set, as UFC Hall of Famer, Daniel Cormier, Jon Anik, and former UFC lightweight Paul Felder will be on the call this Saturday. MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn was…
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Wrestling
Deontay Wilder Unsure Of Potential Oleksandr Usyk Matchup Happening: “I Think It’s Gonna Be Very Difficult”
Former WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder is definitely interested in a potential showdown with unified heavyweight champ, Oleksandr Usyk, but is doubtful it will happen anytime soon. Wilder spoke with the media this past Saturday night during the post-fight conference following…
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Wrestling
Teófimo López vs. José Pedraza Targeted For December
Former unified lightweight champion, Teófimo López, and former two-division world champ, Jose Pedraza, are scheduled to meet at a yet-to-be-announced ESPN Top Rank Fight Night event on December 10 in New York City. ESPN’s Mike Coppinger was the first to report the…
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