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Wrestling
Ryan Bader vs. Cheick Kongo Rematch Set For Bellator Paris Event In May
Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader will rematch Cheick Kongo in the promotion’s return to Paris, France on May 6 at the Accor Arena. The promotion officially announced the booking during the broadcast of Saturday night’s Bellator 273 event, following Bader’s unanimous decision…
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Wrestling
Benson Henderson Supportive Of Francis Ngannou In Ongoing Contract Dispute With UFC: “I Think It’s Smart For Francis To Do It”
Former UFC and WEC lightweight champion, Benson Henderson, put his support behind current UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in his ongoing contract dispute with the promotion. Henderson spoke with reporters ahead of his fight with Islam Mamedov in the co-main event of…
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Wrestling
Kayla Harrison Provides Update On Free Agency Process: “PFL Is Definitely The Frontrunner”
Undefeated PFL women’s lightweight champion, and two-time Olympic gold medalist, Kayla Harrison, provided an update on her ongoing free agency. Harrison spoke with MMA Junkie’s Danny Segura at Friday night’s Eagle FC 44 event and revealed the Professional Fighters League remains the…
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Wrestling
Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon Scheduled For April
UFC lightweight legends Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon are set to finally meet at a yet-to-be-announced UFC Fight Night event on April 30. MMA Junkie’s Nolan King was the first to report the news of the matchup, although the promotion has…
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Wrestling
Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte Targeted For April
After weeks of laborious negotiations, undefeated WBC and The Ring heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte are officially set for a matchup. Queensbury Promotion headman Frank Warren has won the rights to the Fury-Whyte bout, after bidding $41 million…
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Wrestling
Paddy Pimblett vs. Kazula Vargas Scheduled For UFC London In March
UFC lightweights Paddy Pimblett and Kazula Vargas are set to meet at the UFC’s return to London, England on March 19. MMA Fight Club was the first to report the news of the matchup via a tweet, but the promotion…
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Wrestling
Jake Paul Wants To Create Fighters Union For MMA: “This Is My Goal To Really Impact The Whole Entire Sport”
Jake Paul continued to bring up the issue of fighter pay in MMA, specifically the UFC and revealed his hopes to bring a fighters union to the sport. Paul spoke with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith on his show First Take…
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Wrestling
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano Superfight Set For April
Undisputed lightweight champion and 2012 Olympic gold medalist, Katie Taylor, will finally face seven-division world champ Amanda Serrano on April 30 from the Madison Square Garden arena in New York. Both of the pair’s promoters, Matchroom Boxing Chairman Eddie Hearn, and…
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Wrestling
UFC Champ Francis Ngannou To Undergo Knee Surgery
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will undergo surgery to repair a torn MCL and damaged ACL in his right knee. Ngannou’s manager Marquel Martin revealed the news to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto and said the following about the plans for the operation. The 35-year…
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Wrestling
Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje Scheduled For UFC 274 In May
UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is set to make the next defense of his title against former interim UFC lightweight champ, Justin Gaethje, at UFC 274 on May 7. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto was the first to report the news of…
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