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Wrestling
Zhang Weili Excited About Potential Matchup With Carla Esparza Ahead Of UFC 275: “I’m Really Looking Forward To It”
Former UFC strawweight champion, Zhang Weili, is excited about a potential matchup with current strawweight champ, Carla Esparza. Weili spoke with reporters at the media day for this Saturday night’s UFC 275 pay-per-view event in Singapore ahead of her rematch…
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Wrestling
Joanna Jedrzejczyk Talks Title Shot Stakes In Rematch With Zhang Weili At UFC 275: “I’m Not Surprised”
Former UFC strawweight champion, Joanna Jedrzejczyk, expected a title shot to be on the line in her rematch with fellow former strawweight champ, Zhang Weili, at UFC 275 this Saturday night. Jedrzejczyk spoke with reporters at the media day for this…
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Wrestling
Michael Bisping Replaces Joe Rogan In Commentary Booth For UFC 275
The broadcast team for this Saturday night’s UFC 275 pay-per-view event in Singapore has been determined and it won’t include Joe Rogan. MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn was the first to report the news that UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping will step…
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Wrestling
Devin Haney Unsure If Immediate Rematch With George Kambosos Jr. Is Next: “This Is A Business”
Newly crowned undisputed lightweight champion, Devin Haney is interested in an immediate rematch with former champ, George Kambosos Jr. but only if it makes sense for him and his team. Haney spoke with the media at the post-fight press conference following his…
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Wrestling
Marlon Vera vs. Dominick Cruz Scheduled For August
UFC bantamweight contender, Marlon “Chito” Vera and former bantamweight champion, Dominick Cruz, are set to clash at a yet-to-be-announced UFC Fight Night event on August 13. ESPN Deportes’ Carlos Contreras Legaspi was the first to report the news of the matchup being in…
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Wrestling
Kayla Harrison vs. Julia Budd Headlines PFL’s 2022 Season Finale In July
Undefeated two-time PFL women’s lightweight champion Kayla Harrison will headline the promotion’s 2022 regular-season finale on July 1 at the OTE Arena in Atlanta, Georgia when she takes on former Bellator women’s featherweight champion, Julia Budd. The promotion officially announced the news via the following tweet, also…
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Wrestling
UFC Contender Paulo Costa Allegedly Assaulted Nurse Over COVID-19 Vaccination Card
Former UFC middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa has been accused of striking a nurse with his elbow Monday evening in Contagem, Brazil after a quarrel over a COVID-19 vaccination card. Globo’s Carolina Caetano reported that both Costa and the 26-year-old nurse were…
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Wrestling
Ryan Garcia vs. Javier Fortuna Set For July
Lightweight contenders Ryan Garcia and Javier Fortuna will meet on July 16 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Golden Boy Promotions officially announced the matchup via a tweet on Tuesday, while ESPN’s Mike Coppinger was the first to report…
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Wrestling
Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori Rescheduled For UFC Paris In September
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker and former UFC title challenger Marvin Vettori are now expected to compete in a bout on September 3 when the Octagon heads to Paris, France for the first time. The promotion officially announced the…
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Wrestling
Claressa Shields-Savannah Marshall Title Unification Bout Targeted For September
A middleweight title unification bout between undefeated champions Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall has been set for September. Boxing promoter Ben Shalom confirmed the news to Sky Sports, revealing that both fighters have signed on for the matchup with a target date…
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