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Johnny Eblen Addresses Possibility of Joining PFL Season at 205lbs

Bellator MMA middleweight champ Johnny Eblen has a tough fight on his hands on February 24, 2024 as he's been booked against Impa Kasanganay. Kasanganay, the PFL's 2023 light heavyweight champion, is moving back down to middleweight for the fight,...
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“My Time Is Now” — Kayla Harrison Makes First Comments Since Signing with UFC

Kayla Harrison's signing with the UFC took many by surprise, but the two-time PFL champ and two-time Olympic gold medal winner will make her promotional debut at UFC 300 in April. After Dana White made the surprise announcement of Harrison...
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Sodiq Yusuff vs. Diego Lopes Lands on UFC 300

The milestone UFC 300 in April continues to grow, with popular newcomer Diego Lopes booked opposite Sodiq Yusuff at the PPV event. Freak MMA was first to report news of the pairing, with Lopes later confirming the match-up on social...
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New Date Revealed for UFC’s Debut in Saudi Arabia

After scratching a date in March, the UFC has a new debut set for Saudi Arabia. On Wednesday, Saudia Arabia’s Chairman of General Authority for Entertainment Turki Alalshikh announced on social media that the card had shifted from March 2...
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Women’s Flyweight Arrives, 145, Challenger Series on Pause for PFL 2024 Season

The PFL is swapping women's divisions for its 2024 season, while the Challenger Series will press pause this year as the promotion onboards fighters from the newly acquired Bellator MMA. During a media scrum following Wednesday's PFL Champions vs. Bellator...
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Kayla Harrison Signs With UFC, Faces Holly Holm At UFC 300

UFC CEO Dana White announced a blockbuster signing and a massive fight at UFC 300 as Kayla Harrison has officially signed with the promotion and is set to make her debut on the April 13 PPV against Holly Holm. White...
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With Dominick Reyes Out, Alonzo Menifield Faces Carlos Ulberg at UFC Atlantic City

First, it was Carlos Ulberg getting hurt. Now, it's his originally scheduled opponent Dominick Reyes falling by the wayside, leaving their UFC Atlantic City date in need of a new opponent. That it has found, as Alonzo Menifield is stepping...
Sabah Homasi, Bellator

Josh Hill, Sabah Homasi Among New Free Agents Following PFL Purchase of Bellator

While the Professional Fighters League had been expected to pick up Bellator MMA's full roster with their purchase of the promotion late last year and honor existing contracts, that does not appear to be the case. On Tuesday, two notable,...
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Dana White Wants to Return to “Business As Usual” in Canada Following UFC 297

Toronto, ON — UFC CEO Dana White hopes to get back to "business as usual" in Canada following the promotion's return to Toronto this past weekend. And for good reason. During Saturday's (more accurately Sunday morning's) UFC 297 post-fight press...
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Canada’s Malcolm Gordon Retires Following UFC 297 Loss

UFC flyweight Malcolm Gordon has retired following this past weekend's UFC 297 in Toronto. Gordon (14-8) came out strong in the opening round of the card-opening fight, but soon found himself fending off submission attempts from fellow veteran Jimmy Flick....

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