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Bellator MMA Signs UFC, RIZIN Veteran Kiichi Kunimoto

Scott Coker's Bellator MMA continues to shore up its impressive welterweight division with the addition of Japanese standout Kiichi Kunimoto. Bellator has added another experienced name to its welterweight ranks. One of the deepest divisions in the promotion, the 170lb...
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Conor McGregor Has Charges Reduced for Phone Incident

Conor McGregor recently was charged with two felonies for smacking a phone out of a fan’s hand. Those charges, and his possible maximum sentence, have been reduced. USA Today reported the case update. Several weeks ago, Conor McGregor was charged with...
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UFC Fort Lauderdale: Jack Hermansson Agrees to Short Notice Main Event Against Jacare Souza

After Yoel Romero came down with pneumonia and was forced out of the main event of UFC Fort Lauderdale. Jack Hermansson has stepped up to take on Jacare Souza on short notice. ESPN's Brett Okamoto first reported the change to...
Shinya Aoki

Sage Northcutt Debuts, Shinya Aoki Defends Lightweight Title Against Christian Lee at ONE Championship:...

Shinya Aoki will make the first defense of his newly won lightweight championship when he meets Christian Lee at ONE Championship: Enter the Dragon in May. There are cool names for MMA events, and then there's Enter the Dragon, which...
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UFC 238: Aljamain Sterling vs. Pedro Munhoz, Petr Yan vs. Jimmie Rivera Agreed Upon

Huge bantamweight fights have been added to UFC 238 (already headlined by the division's title fight), with Aljamain Sterling vs. Pedro Munhoz and Petr Yan vs. Jimmie Rivera verbally agreed to for Chicago's pay-per-view. ESPN's Ariel Helwani reported both additions...
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Louis Taylor vs. Chris Curtis, Lance Palmer vs. Alex Gilpin, Philipe Lins vs. Satoshi...

Professional Fighters League (PFL) have announced their first three fight cards dating from May 9 to June 6. Louis Taylor vs. Chris Curtis, Lance Palmer vs. Alex Gilpin, and Philipe Lins vs. Satoshi Ishii all headline separate cards. PFL 1: For...
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UFC 237: Jessica-Rose Clark Injured, Replaced by Melissa Gatto Against Talita Bernardo

Jessica-Rose Clark has injured her foot and will not be fighting Talita Bernardo at UFC 237. Instead, Melissa Gatto will step in to make her promotional debut. Combate first reported the change to UFC 237, while Jessica-Rose Clark posted details of...

Invicta Champion Virna Jandiroba Replaces Livia Renata Souza, Fights Carla Esparza at UFC Fort...

Undefeated Invicta FC champion Virna Jandiroba signs with the UFC, replaces Livia Renata Souza to fight former champion Carla Esparza at UFC Fort Lauderdale. Virna Jandiroba will make her long-awaited UFC debut on short notice later this month. The 30-year...
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UFC Fort Lauderdale: Yoel Romero Reportedly Out of Main Event with Pneumonia, Promotion Seeking...

The Yoel Romero vs. Jacare Souza rematch will, unfortunately, have to come at a later date as Romero has pulled out of UFC Fort Lauderdale with pneumonia. The promotion has yet to find a replacement. Ag Fight first reported the...
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Chael Sonnen vs. Lyoto Machida Targeted for Bellator’s Return to MSG

Sonnen vs. Machida is on tap for Bellator's return to Madison Square Garden this June, according to a report by ESPN. Chael Sonnen and Lyoto Machida have been linked for a fight for a bit. Now, it appears they have...

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LFA 230: Bartling vs. Cleveland Full Results

Heavyweight action was set for the main event of Friday's LFA 230. Headliner Nyle Bartling appeared on The Ultimate Fighter Season 30, but came up...