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Wrestling
Gilbert Burns Not Underestimating Jorge Masvidal Ahead Of UFC 287: “That Guy Is Game”
UFC welterweight contender, Gilbert Burns, isn’t overlooking former two-time title challenger, Jorge Masvidal, despite his recent losing streak. Burns spoke with reporters at Wednesday’s media day ahead of this weekend’s UFC 287 event in Miami, Florida and explained why he only…
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Wrestling
Alexander Volkanovski-Yair Rodríguez Title Unification Bout Scheduled For UFC 290 In July
UFC featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski, and interim champ, Yair Rodríguez are scheduled to meet in a title unification bout at UFC 290 on July 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Journalist Ariel Helwani was the first to report the news of the matchup being…
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Wrestling
Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington Targeted For UFC 291 In July
A title fight between UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards and former interim champ Colby Covington is potentially being targeted to headline UFC 291 on July 22 in London, England. SI’s Justin Barrasso was the first to report the news of the matchup being in…
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Wrestling
Dan Ige vs. Nate Landwehr Booked For UFC 289 In June
UFC featherweight contenders, Dan Ige and Nate Landwehr have been booked to meet at UFC 289 on June 10. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck was the first to report the news of the matchup being in the works on Thursday, although the promotion…
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Wrestling
Josh Emmett vs. Ilia Topuria Scheduled To Headline UFC Event In June
Former interim UFC title challenger, Josh Emmett, and undefeated contender Ilia Topuria are scheduled to headline a yet-to-be-announced UFC Fight Night event on June 17. Journalist Álvaro Colmenero was the first to report the news of the matchup being in the works…
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Wrestling
David Benavidez Targeting Showdown With Canelo Álvarez Next: “He Needs These Fights”
Undefeated interim WBC super middleweight champion, David Benavidez, has his sights set on a matchup with current undisputed super middleweight champ, Canelo Álvarez. Benavidez spoke with reporters during the post-fight press conference in Las Vegas, Nevada over the weekend, following his unanimous…
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Wrestling
Vadim Nemkov-Yoel Romero, Sergio Pettis-Patrício Pitbull Title Fights Headline Bellator’s Return To Chicago In June
Bellator will be making its return to The Windy City this summer, as Bellator 297 is set to take place on June 16 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. NBC Sports Chicago’s Michael Allardyce was the first to report the…
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Wrestling
Dana White Confirms Promotions Plans To Make Leon Edwards-Colby Covington Title Fight Following UFC 286: “That’s The Fight That Makes Sense”
Former interim UFC welterweight champion, Colby Covington, appears to be the next challenger in line to face current welterweight champ, Leon Edwards. UFC President Dana White spoke with reporters at the UFC 286 post-fight press conference on Saturday night in…
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Wrestling
Multiple American Athletic Commissions Give Stances On Slap Fighting, Potential Regulation
The spectacle of slap fighting might have some difficulties getting widespread regulation in the United States. On the heels of a statement from the Alabama Athletic Commission which recently unanimously voted to keep slap-fighting events illegal in their state, Fightful…
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Wrestling
Leon Edwards Doesn’t Think Kamaru Usman Is Focused On Fighting Ahead Of UFC 286 Trilogy: “I Feel Like He’s On His Way Out”
UFC welterweight champion, Leon Edwards, see’s another win over former champion, Kamaru Usman, as the potential opening for his rival to consider retirement. Edwards spoke with reporters at Wednesday’s media day for tomorrow night’s UFC 286 event in London, England, ahead…
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