Evan Wheeler
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Wrestling
Three-Time NCAA Champion Bo Nickal Making Transition To MMA
Three-time NCAA Division I National Champion wrestler Bo Nickal is making the transition to mixed martial arts. Nickal spoke with My MMA News’ John Eric Poli at the opening of the latest American Top Team gym in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania,…
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Wrestling
Jared Cannonier On UFC Fighter Pay: “I Should Have Six Figures In My Account That I Don’t Even Need To Touch”
UFC middleweight contender Jared Cannonier would like to get paid more, following his most recent victory over Kelvin Gastelum in the main event of UFC Vegas 34. Cannonier spoke with Ariel Helwani on the latest edition of The MMA Hour…
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Wrestling
Alistair Overeem To Make GLORY Debut Against Heavyweight Champ Rico Verhoeven In October
Alistair Overeem will make his GLORY kickboxing debut against the promotion’s heavyweight champion Rico Verhoeven. The former Strikeforce heavyweight and K-1 World Grand Prix champion announced the matchup against Verhoeven on the latest edition of The MMA Hour with Ariel…
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Wrestling
Jose Aldo Not Interested In Conor McGregor Rematch: “No, I Don’t See Myself Fighting Conor. Never, I Think.”
Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo doesn’t have any interest in a potential rematch with former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor. Aldo spoke with MMA Fighting’s Guilherme Cruz and made it clear that while he hopes for nothing but the…
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Wrestling
Francis Ngannou Talks Recent Treatment From UFC: “Sometimes I’m Not Even Sure If I’m Really The Champ Or Not”
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou feels disrespected by the way he’s been treated recently from the promotion. Ngannou spoke with GQ’s Tyler R. Tynes about his feelings on the UFC’s decision to host an interim title fight between Cyril Gane…
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Wrestling
Jorge Masvidal On UFC Fighter Pay: “I Want Every Single Guy That’s On The Roster To Get What They Deserve”
UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal gave his opinions on the current state of UFC fighter pay. He spoke with Ariel Helwani on the latest edition of The MMA Hour and discussed what he believes needs to happen in order for…
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Wrestling
Report: Canelo Alvarez vs. Caleb Plant Set For November
Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant have finally agreed to terms on an undisputed super-middleweight title unification bout. ESPN’s Mike Coppinger was first to report the news that after the pairing’s initial September 18 matchup fell through, they’ve now gone back…
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Wrestling
Texas MMA Pioneer And Longtime Coach Saul Soliz Passes Away At 55
The MMA world has suffered a great loss as longtime coach and a pioneer of the mixed martial arts scene in Texas, Saul Soliz, has tragically passed away at the age of 55. One of Soliz’s close friends John Gomez…
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Wrestling
Kayla Harrison On Future With PFL: “They’re Going To Have To Offer Me Life-Changing Money”
Kayla Harrison arguably has become the face of the Professional Fighters League and says the promotion will have to pay to keep her from pursuing bigger fights for her legacy. The two-time Olympic gold medalist and 2019 PFL women’s lightweight…
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Wrestling
Yancy Medeiros And Justin Jaynes Cut By UFC
The UFC has decided to part ways with lightweight Yancy Medeiros and featherweight Justin Jaynes. UFC officials confirmed the news with MMA Fighting’s Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz. Medeiros was a five-time bonus winner during his Octagon run, while also…