Sherdog News April 2021
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Bellator 257 ‘Nemkov vs. Davis 2’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
By: Ben Duffy
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Sherdog's live Bellator 257 coverage kicks off Friday at 6 p.m. ET. -
Bellator 257 Weigh-in Results: Grand Prix Quarterfinals Set, Wilson Misses Weight
By: Tyler Treese
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The Bellator MMA light heavyweight championship is on the line in the main event of Bellator 257. -
Christian Lee Routs Timofey Nastyukhin in 73 Seconds, Retains One Championship Title
By: Brian Knapp
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Stock in Christian Lee continues to surge under the One Championship flag. -
One Championship ‘One on TNT 2’ Play-by-Play & Results
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Sherdog's live One on TNT 2 coverage will begin at 8:30 p.m. ET. -
Eddie Alvarez Reveals 'Serious Talks' for Boxing Match with Oscar De La Hoya
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Eddie Alvarez could move on from a disappointing disqualification loss under the One Championship banner to a potentially lucrative bout against... -
Dustin Poirier Admits ‘Mistake’ in Calling Out Conor McGregor Over Unreceived Charity Donation
By: Tristen Critchfield
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When Dustin Poirier publicly shamed Conor McGregor for not following through on his promised $500,000 donation to his charity, The Good Fight Foundation, it sparked some... -
Boxing Standout Claressa Shields to Face Brittney Elkin in MMA Debut at PFL Event on June 10
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Two-time Olympic gold medalist and world champion boxer Claressa Shields has an opponent for her first mixed martial arts bout. -
Jan Blachowicz to Defend Light Heavyweight Crown vs. Glover Teixeira at UFC 266 on Sept. 4
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Jan Blachowicz will make his second light heavyweight championship defense against Glover Teixeira at UFC 266 on Sept. 4. -
Triller Acquires Fite.TV Ahead of Ben Askren-Jake Paul Boxing Pay-Per-View Event
By: Tristen Critchfield
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TrillerNet, the parent company of social app Triller, announced on Wednesday that it has acquired combat-sports and entertainment streaming... -
UFC 264 Official for ‘100 Percent Capacity’ Crowd at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
By: Tristen Critchfield
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UFC 264 is official for a full capacity crowd at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on July 10. -
UFC on ABC 2 Ratings Fall Short of Promotion’s Debut on Network
By: Tristen Critchfield
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UFC on ABC 2 averaged 859,000 viewers for its main card on Saturday, according to ShowBuzz Daily. -
UFC on ABC 2 Medical Suspensions: Arnold Allen, Mackenzie Dern Facing 6-Month Terms
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Arnold Allen and Mackenzie Dern are among six athletes from UFC on ABC 2 who are facing six months on the sidelines following their bouts at... -
UFC on ESPN 24 Update: Lightweights Diego Ferreira, Gregor Gillespie to Clash on May 8
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A lightweight showdown pitting Diego Ferreira against Gregor Gillespie has been added to the UFC on ESPN 24. -
Claressa Shields Set for Professional Fighters League Debut on June 10
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Boxing champion Claressa Shields will make her first MMA foray at a Professional Fighters League event on June 10. -
After Flick Retirement, J.P. Buys Agrees to Fight Francisco Figueiredo at UFC on ESPN 24
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Francisco Figueiredo has a new opponent at UFC on ESPN 24. -
Prosecutors Dismiss Rape Charges Against MMA Veteran, Jiu-Jitsu Coach Rafael de Freitas
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Prosecutors dropped rape charges against Albuquerque jiu-jitsu coach and MMA veteran Rafael de Freitas on Friday. -
Kevin Holland Doesn’t Plan on Changing Fighting Style After Back-to-Back Defeats
By: Tristen Critchfield
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After being taken down a combined 17 times in back-to-back five-round losses against Marvin Vettori and Derek Brunson, it’s clear that defensive wrestling is... -
Natan Levy Out, Austin Hubbard Now Faces Newcomer Dakota Bush at UFC on ESPN 22
By: Tristen Critchfield
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There has been a change to one of Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 22 bouts, as Austin Hubbard will now face Dakota Bush instead of Natan Levy. -
Markus Perez Details Sparring Session with Social Media Star Jake Paul: ‘He is Not a Fighter’
By: Marcelo Alonso
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One month after being released from the UFC, middleweight American Top Team fighter Markus Perez accepted an invitation from Jake Paul´s team to help him with sparring to prepare for his boxing match... -
Eduard Folayang Replaces Sage Northcutt, Meets Shinya Aoki at One on TNT 4
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Lingering COVID-19 symptoms have forced Sage Northcutt out of a proposed clash with Shinya Aoki at One on TNT 4. -
Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor Have Twitter Dispute Regarding Promised Charity Donation
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Tensions are rising between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor heading into their trilogy bout at UFC 264. -
Scott Coker: Bellator ‘Most Likely’ Putting Together Interim Heavyweight Title Bout Soon
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Ryan Bader is moving on in Bellator’s light heavyweight grand prix, and that means the heavyweight division could be moving forward – at least... -
Aljamain Sterling to Undergo Neck Surgery, Expects to Defend Title Later This Year
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Aljamain Sterling will have neck surgery this week to repair on issue that has plagued him for approximately 10 years. -
Mike Perry Laments Recent UFC Slump: ‘I Used to Be Great’
By: Tristen Critchfield
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For a period of time, it looked as though Mike Perry would have a long-term place in the UFC based on his reputation as an action fighter alone. -
Despite Eight-Bout Winning Streak, Arnold Allen Acknowledges ‘Pressure’ to Earn Finish
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Arnold Allen might be the most underrated talent in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s featherweight division. -
Marvin Vettori Pleads Case for UFC Title Shot, Rematch with Israel Adesanya
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Marvin Vettori wasn’t in much danger against Kevin Holland in the UFC on ABC 2 headliner on Saturday, but it wasn’t the type of performance... -
UFC Flyweight Jimmy Flick Makes Surprising Retirement Announcement
By: Tristen Critchfield
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In just a few weeks, Jimmy Flick was supposed to square off against Francisco Figueiredo at UFC on ESPN 24. -
UFC on ABC 2 Bonuses: Marquez, Alvey, Dern, Gamrot Receive $50K Checks
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Julian Marquez and Sam Alvey gave the ABC audience an entertaining brawl on Saturday, and the middleweights are now $50,000 richer for their efforts. -
Marvin Vettori Overpowers Short-Notice Foe Kevin Holland in UFC on ABC 2 Headliner
By: Tristen Critchfield
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There’s a blueprint for defeating Kevin Holland, and Marvin Vettori followed it perfectly on Saturday afternoon. -
UFC on ABC 2 ‘Vettori vs. Holland’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
By: Jay Pettry
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Sherdog's live UFC on ABC 2 coverage will begin Saturday at 11:30 a.m. ET. -
UFC on ABC 2 Prelims: Joe Solecki Neutralizes Jim Miller, Takes Unanimous Decision
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Joe Solecki just added a significant name to his burgeoning mixed martial arts resume at UFC on ABC 2. -
Ryan Bader Dominates Lyoto Machida in Bellator 256 Main Event, Advances in Grand Prix
By: Tyler Treese
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Ryan Bader is the first fighter to advance in the Bellator MMA light heavyweight grand prix. -
Bellator 256 ‘Bader vs. Machida 2’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
By: Ben Duffy
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Sherdog's live Bellator 256 coverage kicks off Friday at 6 p.m. ET. -
Curtis Millender Joins PFL 2021 Tournament, Faces Rory MacDonald on April 29
By: Jay Pettry
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The Professional Fighters League 2021 season has been shaken up weeks before its kickoff. -
UPDATED UFC on ABC 2 Weigh-in Results: Main Event Set; Dumont vs. Blanchfield Nixed
By: Tyler Treese
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The move to bantamweight for Norma Dumont has been anything but successful, as her second bad weight miss in a row caused a bout cancellation. -
Full Metal Dojo: Fight Circus 3 Postponed Due to COVID-19
By: Jay Pettry
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Full Metal Dojo’s Fight Circus 3 is off the books for now, but it should be back again soon. -
Citing Heart Problems, David Michaud Withdraws From 2021 PFL Season
By: Jay Pettry
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2019 Professional Fighters League welterweight finalist David Michaud may be forced to retire for health reasons. -
Valerie Loureda Takes on Hannah Guy at Bellator 258 in May
By: Jay Pettry
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A popular young Bellator MMA up-and-comer has her next fight booked in a month. -
Bellator 256 Weigh-in Results: Main Event Set; 1 Fighter Misses Weight
By: Tyler Treese
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It's all systems go for the start of Bellator MMA's light heavyweight grand prix. -
Adriano Moraes Shocks Demetrious Johnson, Retains Flyweight Crown at One on TNT 1
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Adriano Moraes did what no one in the UFC was ever able to do: finish Demetrious Johnson. -
Andrei Arlovski Replaces Parker Porter, Meets Chase Sherman at UFC on ESPN 22
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Andrei Arlovski will step in for Parker Porter and fight Chase Sherman at UFC on ESPN 22. -
One Championship ‘One on TNT 1’ Play-by-Play & Results
By: Ben Duffy
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Sherdog's live One on TNT 1 coverage will begin at 8:30 p.m. ET. -
UFC on ABC 2 Loses Kyle Daukaus-Aliaskhab Khizriev Bout Due to COVID-19 Protocols
By: Tristen Critchfield
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UFC on ABC 2 is down to 14 fights after a middleweight bout between Kyle Daukaus and Aliaskhab Khizriev was pulled from the card due to COVID-19... -
Geoff Neal vs. Neil Magny Nearly Finalized for UFC on ESPN 24
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A showdown between welterweight contenders Geoff Neal and Neil Magny has been targeted for UFC on ESPN 24. -
Video: Former UFC Champ Ronda Rousey Commemorates MMA Wins with Tattoo
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Ronda Rousey recently took a trip down memory lane, commemorating her MMA victories in permanent fashion.
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Flyweights Maycee Barber, Miranda Maverick Agree to July 24 Matchup
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A matchup of female flyweight prospects will go down on July 24. -
22-Bout MMA Veteran Tyler East Shot, Killed During Domestic Dispute in New Mexico
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Former MMA fighter Tyler East was shot and killed in a domestic dispute in Los Lunas, N.M., on Monday, according to New Mexico State Police. -
Combate Global Announces Full Fight Card for April 9 Event on Univision
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Combate Global has revealed the full fight card for the kickoff event of its partnership with Univision, and a championship bout is at the top... -
Julia Budd vs. Dayana Silva, Pedro Carvalho vs. Jay-Jay Wilson Added to Bellator 257 Bill
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Two more bouts are official for Bellator 257, as Julia Budd will face Dayana Silva at featherweight, and Pedro Carvalho will lock horns with Jay-Jay... -
Johnny Case Pulled from PFL’s Season-Opening Event After Domestic Battery Arrest
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Alex Martinez will step in for Johnny Case and face Loik Radzhabov in a lightweight bout at the Professional Fighters League’s season premiere... -
Aspen Ladd to Meet Macy Chiasson at UFC Event on July 24
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Aspen Ladd will return to the Octagon after a year-and-a-half absence when she meets Macy Chiasson at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on... -
Erik Perez to Face Brian Moore at Bellator 258 on May 7
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Erik Perez will clash with Brian Moore in a bantamweight bout at Bellator 258. -
Two Late Changes Made to Wednesday's One on TNT 1 Lineup
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Oumar Kane will face an adversary who was originally scheduled to take part in a kickboxing match at Wednesday’s One on TNT 1 card. -
Video: UFC Officially Unveils Venum Fighter Kits
By: Tristen Critchfield
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The Venum era has officially begun in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. -
UFC Champ Alexander Volkanovski Shares Difficult Experience with COVID-19
By: Tristen Critchfield
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The COVID-19 infection that forced Alexander Volkanovski from a title defense at UFC 260 proved to be a difficult experience for the reigning... -
Tristan Connelly to Face Pat Sabatini at UFC 261 on April 24
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Tristan Connelly will return for the first time in more than a year and a half when he meets Pat Sabatini at UFC 261. -
Bellator 259 Update: Fabian Edwards vs. Austin Vanderford Targeted for May 21 Event
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Fabian Edwards is likely to face Austin Vanderford in a middleweight tilt at Bellator 259. -
Pedro Rizzo: Daniel Cormier a Worse Matchup for Francis Ngannou Than Jon Jones
By: Marcelo Alonso
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Pedro Rizzo has been doing his part to help further combat sports among Brazilian youth. -
Bellator 256’s Cat Zingano Launches $10,000 Scholarship to Help Students Overcome Loss
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Just a few days ahead of her next Bellator MMA appearance, Cat Zingano has started a $10,000 scholarship fund with Bold.org. -
Amanda Ribas vs. Angela Hill Targeted for UFC on ESPN 24 on May 8
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A strawweight tilt between Amanda Ribas and Angela Hill is in the works for UFC on ESPN 24. -
Charles Rosa vs. Justin Jaynes Booked for June 26 UFC Card
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Charles Rosa will lock horns with Justin Jaynes at a UFC event on June 26. -
Aaron Pico Pulled from Bellator 257 on April 16 Due to ‘Medical Issues’
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A featherweight showdown at Bellator 257 pitting Aaron Pico against Aiden Lee has been postponed. -
Heavyweights Juan Espino, Alexander Romanov to Meet at UFC on ESPN 22
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A heavyweight showdown pitting Juan Espino against Alexander Romanov is slated for UFC on ESPN 22. -
UFC Fight Night on June 26 Gets Raoni Barcelos-Timur Valiev Bantamweight Showdown
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Raoni Barcelos will clash with Timur Valiev in a bantamweight matchup at UFC Fight Night on June 26. -
Demian Maia Returns to Face Belal Muhammad at UFC 263 on June 12
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Demian Maia is back for a potential farewell bout, as he will square off against Belal Muhammad at UFC 263. -
Heavyweights Alexander Volkov, Ciryl Gane Top UFC Event on June 26
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Alexander Volkov will square off against Ciryl Gane in the featured bout of an Ultimate Fighting Championship card on June 26. -
UFC 264 Update: Gilbert Burns, Stephen Thompson to Meet on July 10
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A pivotal welterweight showdown pitting Gilbert Burns against Stephen Thompson is on tap for UFC 264. -
‘Korean Zombie,’ Dan Ige to Clash in UFC Fight Night Main Event on June 19
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Chan Sung Jung will lock horns with Dan Ige in a featherweight main event at UFC Fight Night on June 19. -
Alexander Volkanovski, Brian Ortega to Serve as Coaches for ‘The Ultimate Fighter 29’
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega will serve as opposing coaches for “The Ultimate Fighter 29.” -
Cris ‘Cyborg’ Defends Featherweight Title vs. Leslie Smith in Bellator 259 Headliner
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Cristiane Justino will defend her featherweight crown against Leslie Smith in the Bellator 259 main event. -
Bellator 255 ‘Pitbull vs. Sanchez 2’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
By: Ben Duffy
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Sherdog's live Bellator 255 coverage kicks off Friday at 6 p.m. ET. -
Patricio Freire Guillotine Short-Circuits Emmanuel Sanchez in Bellator 255 Main Event
By: Brian Knapp
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Patricio Freire chokes Emmanuel Sanchez unconscious in Bellator 255 headliner on Friday in Connecticut. -
Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3 Set for UFC 264 Headliner on July 10
By: Jay Pettry
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It’s on. -
Michel Prazeres Returns From Suspension Against Shavkat Rakhmonov on June 26 UFC Card
By: Jay Pettry
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After over two years away, Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight Michel Prazeres is ready to get back in action. -
Khetag Pliev Loses Finger at CFFC 94, Has Emergency Surgery for Reattachment
By: Jay Pettry
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Just when you think you’ve seen it all in the great sport of MMA, something new happens – and on April Fools’ Day, no less. -
Fight Circus 3 to Air April 9; Features ‘Trinity Rules’ Match, ‘Phone Booth Fight’
By: Jay Pettry
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If you thought Full Metal Dojo would run out of wild ideas for its “Fight Circus” series of events, you haven’t been paying attention. -
Bellator 255 Weigh-in Results: Featherweight Title Fight Set; 3 Fighters Heavy
By: Tyler Treese
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After the weigh-ins took place, everything is set asBellator MMA returns for both its first event of 2021 and its first on Showtime. -
Jarrah Hussein Al-Silawi Chops Down Ismail Naurdiev, Defends Belt at Brave CF 50
By: Tudor Leonte
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The judges put in overtime at Brave Combat Federation’s jam-packed card on Thursday. -
Kevin Holland Gets Wish, Headlines UFC on ABC 2 Against Marvin Vettori
By: Jay Pettry
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A standout Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight has embraced the old adage of “ask and ye shall receive.” -
Erin Blanchfield Steps Up to Take on Norma Dumont at UFC on ABC 2
By: Jay Pettry
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Another talented Invicta Fighting Championships competitor has been plucked to compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. -
Lupita Godinez Replaces Hannah Goldy Against Jessica Penne at UFC on ESPN 22
By: Jay Pettry
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An unbeaten prospect is stepping up on short notice to join the ranks of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. -
UFC Releases Venum Pay Scale, Promising Additional $1 Million to Athletes Per Year
By: Jay Pettry
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship is on paper boosting the dollar amount it will pay fighters under its outfitting policy, but fighters should... -
PFL Releases 2021 Season Video, Announces Rule Changes for Weight and Playoffs
By: Jay Pettry
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The Professional Fighters League is making game changing alterations to its 2021 season. -
UFC 260 Earns Lowest Ratings of 2021 for Pay-Per-View Prelims
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Though the event was headlined by a heavyweight championship bout, the UFC 260 prelims didn’t do a huge number in the ratings department.
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