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Wrestling
UFC Veteran Shane Burgos Signs With PFL
UFC veteran Shane Burgos has signed with the PFL. Burgos made the announcement on the latest edition of journalist Ariel Helwani’s show The MMA Hour on Monday and explained his decision to join the Professional Fighters League, with his expected promotional debut…
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Wrestling
Former UFC Title Challenger, Bellator Champ Rory MacDonald Retires From MMA
Former UFC title challenger and Bellator welterweight champion, Rory MacDonald, has decided to officially retire from the sport of MMA. MacDonald made the announcement following his first-round TKO defeat to Dilano Taylor in the 2022 PFL welterweight semi-finals this past Saturday…
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Wrestling
Jiri Prochazka-Glover Teixeira Rematch Scheduled For UFC 282 In December
One of the best fights of 2022 is expected to get an immediate sequel. MMA Fighting’s Guilherme Cruz reported on Thursday that UFC light heavyweight champion, Jiri Prochazka and former champ, Glover Teixeira have verbally agreed to a rematch at a…
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Wrestling
Patricky Pitbull vs. Usman Nurmagomedov Targeted For November
Bellator lightweight champion, Patricky “Pitbull” Freire is set to make his first title defense against undefeated contender Usman Nurmagomedov at a yet-to-be-announced Bellator 288 event on November 18. The social media user MMA Fight Universe was the first to report the matchup…
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Wrestling
Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland Booked For October
Former UFC title challenger, Jared Cannonier, is set to take on Sean Strickland in the headlining bout of a yet-to-be-announced UFC Fight Night event on October 15 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Journalist Ariel Helwani was the…
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Wrestling
Molly McCann vs. Erin Blanchfield Scheduled For UFC 281 In November
Meatball Mania is set to take over New York City this fall. On Thursday, it was revealed that women’s flyweight contenders “Meatball” Molly McCann and Erin Blanchfield are set to clash at UFC 281 on November 12 when the Octagon…
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Wrestling
UFC Announces New Broadcast Deals In Brazil; Rio de Janeiro Set To Host UFC 283 In January
The UFC is set to make its return to Brazil for the first time since March 2020. The promotion officially announced via an official press release on Wednesday that the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro would be hosting UFC 283 on…
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Wrestling
Deontay Wilder vs. Robert Helenius Targeted For October
Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is set to make his long-awaited return to the ring this fall. Boxing Scene’s Keith Idec was the first to report the news that Wilder is scheduled to take on Robert Helenius on October 15…
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Wrestling
Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn Set For October In London
Former IBO super-middleweight champion, Chris Eubank Jr. and undefeated welterweight prospect, Conor Benn, are set to reignite one of British boxing’s legendary rivalries when they clash this fall. The Sun Sports’ Chisanga Malata reported back in July that a matchup between Eubank…
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Wrestling
Dustin Poirier vs. Michael Chandler Booked For UFC 281 In November
Former interim UFC lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier, and top contender Michael Chandler have been booked for a bout on November 12 at a yet-to-be-announced UFC 281 event that is scheduled to take place from Madison Square Garden in New York City,…
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