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Cynthia Calvillo

Cynthia Calvillo vs. Carla Esparza Lands on UFC 219

UFC 219 in Las Vegas this December is starting to take shape. On Wednesday, the promotion announced the addition of a women's strawweight bout to the card. The surging Cynthia Calvillo will face former 115lb champ Carla Esparza at...
Francis Ngannou

Francis Ngannou vs. Alistair Overeem Official for UFC 218

Detroit's UFC 218 has a fearsome heavyweight bout lined up. The UFC announced Wednesday that Francis Ngannou, previously linked to a bout with Junior Dos Santos, will meet Alistair Overeem at the event, scheduled for December. Ngannou had been...
Michael McDonald

Michael McDonald Set to Make Bellator MMA Debut in December

Michael McDonald, one of Bellator MMA's bigger signings over the past year, has flown mostly under the radar in recent months. After asking for (and receiving) his release from the UFC, McDonald signed with Bellator in the Spring, but...
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Bellator 186: Phil Davis to Meet Leonardo Leite at Penn State

Phil Davis has his opponent for Bellator's big Penn State show in November. According to a report by Combate, Davis will meet Brazil's Leonardo Leite at Bellator 186, which takes place November 3 at the Bryce Jordan Center at...
Aspen Ladd

Lina Lansberg vs. Aspen Ladd Booked for UFC Gdansk

Former Invicta FC standout Aspen Ladd is set to take on Lina Lansberg at UFC Gdansk next month. The fight was confirmed by Lansberg via her official Instagram account on Tuesday. Ladd had been set to make her UFC...
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Professional Fighters League 2017 Finale Card Finalized

The final event on the PFL (Professional Fighter's League) calendar this year has been finalized. The promotion announced the news in a press release today. Joining already announced Blagoy Ivanov and Lance Palmer will be notable names like Mike...
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UFC Light Heavyweight Azamat Murzakanov Flagged by USADA

Another week, another potential doping violation flagged by USADA (U.S. Anti-Doping Agency). The UFC announced today that promotional newcomer Azamat Murzakanov has been informed of a possible anti-doping policy violation, in connection with an out-of-competition sample the fighter provided...
Paige VanZant UFC Brooklyn

Paige VanZant Injured, Fight with Jessica Eye Likely Off UFC 216: Report

Bad news for fans of the UFC's new women's flyweight division, and those attending or planning to watch UFC 216. According to a new report by MMA Fighting, the highly anticipated flyweight debut of Paige VanZant against Jessica Eye...
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UFC 217 Gains James Vick vs. Joe Duffy

Despite no Conor McGregor this time around, UFC 217 in New York City this November will have Irish fans represented. This time, it's Joe Duffy who will appear on the card, taking on James Vick in a key lightweight...
Rory MacDonald

Rory MacDonald to Fight Douglas Lima for Bellator Welterweight Title in January

After a hugely successful Bellator MMA debut where he choked out the always dangerous Paul Daley, Rory MacDonald is getting his first shot at a title in the promotion. MacDonald will face welterweight champion Douglas Lima at The Forum...

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More trouble is brewing in the PFL, as a second fight involving Vadim Nemkov for January's Road to Dubai card appears to have fallen...