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Wrestling
Jared Cannonier Expects Title Shot With Victory At UFC 271: “Who Else Is There?”
UFC middleweight contender Jared Cannonier believes he will be the definitive #1 contender at 185-pounds with a win over Derek Brunson at UFC 271 this Saturday night. Cannonier spoke with reporters during the media day for UFC 271 and doesn’t…
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Wrestling
Israel Adesanya, Kamaru Usman Shut Down Idea Of Potential Super Fight
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and welterweight champ, Kamaru Usman, showed solidarity in their stance on not wanting to fight one another in a potential super-fight one day. Adesanya recently spoke with TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter ahead of his rematch with…
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Wrestling
Curtis Blaydes vs. Chris Daukaus Scheduled To Headline UFC Columbus In March
UFC heavyweight contenders Curtis Blaydes and Chris Daukaus are scheduled to meet in the headlining bout of a yet-to-be-announced UFC Fight Night event on March 26 in Columbus, Ohio. Journalist Ariel Helwani was the first to report the news of…
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Wrestling
Yoel Romero vs. Melvin Manhoef Co-Headlines Bellator Paris In May
Yoel Romero will take on Melvin Manhoef in the co-main event of Bellator’s upcoming event in Paris, France on May 6. The promotion officially announced the booking themselves, confirming the 205-pound clash for the May event in Paris. Romero is…
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Wrestling
Report: Canelo Álvarez Finalizing Two-Fight Deal To Face Bivol, GGG In 2022
Undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Álvarez is set to return in 2022 in a big way. ESPN’s Mike Coppinger reported that the Mexican boxing superstar is close to finalizing a two-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn worth around $85 million that will…
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Wrestling
Israel Adesanya Re-Signs With UFC Ahead Of UFC 271
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has signed a new multi-fight contract with the promotion ahead of his rematch against former champ, Robert Whittaker, this Saturday night at UFC 271. According to a press release via Adesanya’s management team Paradigm Sports, the…
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Wrestling
John Lineker Tests Positive For COVID, Forced Out Of ONE FC Bantamweight Title Fight With Bibiano Fernandes
Friday’s ONE Championship bantamweight title fight between champion, Bibiano Fernandes, and John Lineker has been called off due to Lineker testing positive for COVID ahead of the bout. MMA Fighting’s Guilherme Cruz was the first to report the news of…
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Wrestling
Chris Weidman Planning On Return To Octagon In June: “I Am Coming Back In 2022”
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is targeting a return to the Octagon in 2022. Weidman spoke with MMA Fighting’s Damon Martin on his podcast The Fighter vs. The Writer and provided an update on the recovery process he’s been dealing…
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Wrestling
AJ McKee-Patricio Pitbull Rematch Targeted For April
Undefeated Bellator featherweight champion AJ McKee and former two-division champion, Patricio “Pitbull” Freire are expected to rematch in April. Journalist Ariel Helwani was the first to report the news of the matchup being in the works, although the promotion has…
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Wrestling
Amanda Nunes Explains Departure From ATT, Details Knee Injuries She Suffered Prior To UFC 269
UFC women’s featherweight champion Amanda Nunes explained the reasoning behind her decision to leave American Top Team. Nunes spoke with the reporters during the media day for The Ultimate Fighter 30 ahead of her coaching gig opposite current UFC women’s…
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