Evan Wheeler

Kayla Harrison Warns Julianna Peña: “I Think She Needs To Be Careful About What She Says”

Undefeated, reigning PFL women’s lightweight champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, Kayla Harrison, responded to some of the recent comments new UFC champ Julianna Peña made about her. Harrison spoke with MMA journalist Ariel Helwani on the latest edition of The MMA…

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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Eagle FC Promotion Signs Kevin Lee, Introducing 165-Pound Weight Division

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov’s promotion Eagle Fight Club made a splash today signing former UFC title challenger Kevin Lee to a multi-fight deal. MMA journalist Ariel Helwani was the first to report the news of Lee’s signing, with…

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John Kavanagh Believes Conor McGregor Targeting Summer Return: “I’m Thinking Early Summer”

Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is targeting a summer 2022 date for his return to the Octagon, or so says his head coach John Kavanagh. Kavanagh spoke with MMA Junkie’s Danny Segura about the current progression of McGregor’s recovery…

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Gegard Mousasi vs. Austin Vanderford Targeted For February

Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi is scheduled to make his next title defense against Austin Vanderford on February 25 at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. MMA Junkie’s Farah Hannoun, John Morgan, and Nolan King were the first to report the…

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Julianna Peña Not Thinking About Potential Kayla Harrison Matchup: “She’s Been Fighting In The B-Leagues”

Newly crowned UFC women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Peña is not really thinking about a potential matchup with undefeated PFL women’s lightweight champion Kayla Harrison following UFC 269. Peña spoke with MMA Junkie’s Nolan King to reflect on her second-round submission…

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Rose Namajunas Continues Push For Carla Esparza Rematch: “Nothing Really Interests Me Other Than Carla”

UFC women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas reiterated her interest in wanting to face former champ Carla Esparza for her next title defense. Namajunas spoke with MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn on the red carpet of the 2021 World MMA Awards last…

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Ryan Bader vs. Valentin Moldavsky Heavyweight Title Unification Bout Set For Bellator 273 In January

Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader and interim heavyweight champ Valentin Moldavsky are set for a title unification bout at Bellator 273 on January 29 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Bellator President Scott Coker announced the matchup himself via…

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Charles Oliveira Unfazed By Doubters After Successful Title Defense At UFC 269: “I Don’t Care What People Say”

UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira doesn’t care what his critics and doubters think following his third-round submission victory over Dustin Poirier in the main event at UFC 269 on Saturday night. Oliveira spoke with the media during the post-fight press…

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Julianna Peña Hopeful For Valentina Shevchenko Rematch Following UFC 269 Win: “It Would Be Great To Be A Two-Division Champion”

Newly crowned UFC women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Peña already has another belt on her mind, following her second-round submission win over Amanda Nunes at UFC 269 on Saturday night. Peña spoke with reporters following her upset victory in the events…

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Dustin Poirier Unsure What’s Next Following UFC 269 Loss: “Do I Want To Go Down That Road Again?”

Former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier is unsure of what his fighting future holds following his third-round submission defeat to current champ Charles Oliveira at UFC 269 on Saturday night. Poirier spoke with the media in the post-fight press…

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