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Wrestling
Sean Strickland vs. Alex Pereira Targeted For UFC 277 In July
UFC middleweight contenders Sean Strickland and Alex Pereira are scheduled to meet at UFC 277 on July 30. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto was the first to report the news of the matchup, although the promotion has yet to officially announce anything…
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Wrestling
Nate Diaz Requests Release From UFC
Former UFC title challenger Nate Diaz has publicly requested his release from the UFC. Diaz made the request via the following tweet posted this past Saturday afternoon, revealing he has grown tired of waiting for the promotion to give him…
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Wrestling
George Kambosos Jr. vs. Devin Haney Undisputed Lightweight Title Fight Set For June
Undefeated lightweight champions George Kambosos Jr. and Devin Haney, are scheduled to meet in an undisputed title unification bout on June 5 at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. ESPN’s Mike Coppinger was the first to report the news of the matchup,…
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Wrestling
Bellator Unveils Updated Bantamweight World Grand Prix Bracket
With Bellator bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis and contender James Gallagher being forced out of the upcoming Bantamweight World Grand Prix with injuries, the promotion has revealed an updated bracket for the tournament. CBS Sports and Morning Kombat’s Luke Thomas was the…
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Wrestling
Conor McGregor Arrested On Dangerous Driving Charges In Dublin
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor was arrested Wednesday in Dublin, Ireland on dangerous driving charges. The Irish Independent’s Robin Schiller was the first to report the news of the Irish combat sports superstar’s arrest, revealing McGregor had been pulled…
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Wrestling
Jorge Masvidal Arrested On Multiple Charges Following Alleged Altercation With Colby Covington
Former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Jorge Masvidal was arrested Wednesday night in Miami, Florida. TMZ Sports and WPLG Local 10 News in Miami were the first to report the news of Masvidal’s arrest, revealing the 37-year old had been booked…
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Wrestling
Former UFC Champ Benson Henderson Re-Signs With Bellator, Faces Peter Queally At Bellator Dublin Event In September
Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson has re-signed a new multi-fight deal with Bellator. The promotion officially announced the news via a tweet, confirming the new deal for Henderson but not revealing specific details regarding the contract. It was also…
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Wrestling
Michael Page-Logan Storley Interim Title Fight Set For Bellator 281 In May
Undefeated Bellator welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov will not be defending his title against Michael “Venom” Page on May 13 at Bellator 281 in London, England. The promotion officially made the announcement today via a tweet, revealing that Logan Storley would be stepping…
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Wrestling
Juliana Velasquez vs. Liz Carmouche Headlines Bellator 278 In April
Undefeated Bellator flyweight champion Juliana Velasquez and former two-time UFC title challenger Liz Carmouche are set to headline Bellator 278 on April 22 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii. MMA Junkie’s Nolan King was the first to report the news…
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Wrestling
Injury Forces Bellator Champ Sergio Pettis Out Of Bantamweight World Grand Prix
Bellator bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis has been forced to withdraw from the promotion’s upcoming Bantamweight World Grand Prix due to an undisclosed injury. CBS Sports’ Brent Brookhouse was the first to report the news of Pettis’ injury, as well as revealing that…
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