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Vitor Belfort Wants Pro Wrestling Tag Match with Mike Tyson in AEW

Well, this one is a little out of left field. Over the weekend, "Iron" Mike Tyson was on-hand in Jacksonville, Florida at All Elite Wrestling's Double or Nothing PPV. The AEW crew is backed by Tony Khan — the Khan...
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Boom! Brian Kelleher Makes Quick Turnaround, Joins UFC 250 Against Cody Stamann

Fresh off a win over Hunter Azure earlier this month at UFC Jacksonville, Brian Kelleher is getting right back to work. "Boom" will be making a quick turnaround, fighting for the second time in less than a month when...
Shamil Abdurakhimov UFC 242

UFC: Ciryl Gane vs. Shamil Abdurakhimov Moved to July 11

Ciryl Gane and Shamil Abdurakhimov are set to throw down in July. The question is, where? French-language radio show/podcast La Voix des Guerriers was first to report the news that the pair will compete July 11. That's potentially the date that...
Andre Pederneiras

Jose Aldo’s Longtime Coach Tests Positive for COVID-19

Andre Pederneiras, the renowned coach of UFC fighters like Jose Aldo and Renan Barao, has announced that he is battling COVID-19. The storied Brazilian trainer announced the news on social media, following an interview with Combate. However, while the 53-year-old will...
Ariane Lipski

UFC: Mariya Agapova vs. Melissa Gatto, Luana Carolina vs. Ariane Lipski Set for June...

A previously announced women's bantamweight match-up for the UFC's June 13 event, originally planned for Kazakhstan, will still take place — in a new venue. Combate was first to report that Mariya Agapova vs. Melissa Gatto will go forward on...
Matt Frevola UFC

Frank Camacho vs. Matt Frevola Headed to UFC’s June 20 Event

UFC lightweights Frank Camacho and Matt Frevola are set to throw down on June 20. As first reported by MMA Junkie, Frank Camacho and Matt Frevola are expected to square off on the UFC's upcoming card on June 20. The...
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UFC: Frankie Edgar vs. Pedro Munhoz Targeted for July 11

Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will finally be making his move down to bantamweight as a bout between himself and Pedro Munhoz is being targeted for July 11 on Fight Island. First reported by MMAFighting.com, Fight Island is close to...
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Report: Jessica Eye and Cynthia Calvillo Targeted for June 13 Headliner

The UFC is targeting a bout between flyweight contenders Jessica Eye and Cynthia Calvillo to headline their event on June 13. https://twitter.com/bokamotoESPN/status/1264326341773516800?s=20 Per Brett Okamoto of ESPN, a fight between flyweight contenders Jessica Eye and Cynthia Calvillo is being targeted for...
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Report: Dustin Poirier vs Dan Hooker Targeted for June 27

A bout between former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier and New Zealand's Dan Hooker is being targeted for June 27. Per Brazilian outlet Combate, a bout between top lightweight contenders Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker is being targeted for a...
Felicia Spencer, UFC

Canada vs. Brazil the Story as UFC 250 Poster Released

With barely two weeks to go until the event, the UFC has released the official poster for UFC 250. And the battle of nations between Canada and Brazil looms large. UFC 250 is, of course, headlined by double-champ Amanda Nunes,...

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Kai Kamaka III Returns, Faces Dakota Hope at UFC Vegas 115

Kai Kamaka III is returning to the UFC on short notice. Hawaii's Kamaka (17-7-1), who had a four-fight stint in the company in 2020-21, will...