MMA News
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Sacrificial lamb? – PFL #6: Kayla Harrison vs Cindy Dandois preview, weigh-in results
PFL has an odd one for us this week, with heavyweights, women’s lightweights and some extra bouts set to shut the door on the regular season, and it’s win or go home for a good chunk of the people on this card. But first, we have to talk about this…
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PFL 2021 #5: MacDonald vs Tibau preview, weigh-in results
PFL starts to heat up as the light heavyweight and welterweight divisions aim to rack up their scores in hopes of making it to the playoffs and securing a spot for the million dollar jackpot. The real meat on this bone is at welterweight. 205 has some interesting matchups and…
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RIZIN 28: Bantamweight Grand Prix preview
RIZIN’s previously announced bantamweight tournament was postponed due to COVID spikes in Japan, but the wait should absolutely be worth it. But before we dive into that, we need to talk about the main event. Mikuru Asakura (14-2) takes on what is perhaps the best BJJ specalist not named Brian…
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Fabricio Werdum not medically cleared for next PFL fight, card reshuffled
PFL’s upcoming event for June 25th is taking a significant hit. The card was set to feature former UFC champion Fabricio Werdum (24-9-1-1) in his return after a very controversial loss in his last outing, a result that was overturned to a no-contest. While he was scheduled to return against…
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Invicta announces Phoenix Rising tournament to determine number one contender at atomweight
Phoenix Rising is getting another iteration, and it’s time for the smaller side of the roster to shine. After atomweight champion Alesha Zappitella defended her belt less than two weeks ago, she’s already getting a new challenger lined up. And the solution to finding someone to fit the bill is…
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PFL 2021 2: MacDonald vs Millender preview, weigh-in results
PFL kicks off their light heavyweight and welterweight divisional season openers this week, with another group of competitive and compelling bouts lined up. There were some adjustments made with replacements needed, but the card will otherwise remain a good one on paper. The main event was scheduled to be former…
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ONE on TNT 3: Lineker vs Worthen preview
ONE Championship rolls on with their third consecutive show of 2021 aimed at U.S. audiences, with another event mostly for the more dedicated fan. While it’s not a poorly-structured event, cancellations managed to hit this one pretty badly. Wrestling powerhouse Amir Aliakbari was supposed to face Russian workhorse Anatoly Malykhin,…
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John McCarthy on reffing in Eddie Alvarez debacle: ‘You’re not using your brain‘
One of the biggest developments from last week was the disappointing finale at ONE Championship where former Bellator and UFC champ Eddie Alvarez was disqualified via an odd decision by the referee. After taking down submission specialist Iuri Lapicus, Alvarez began to use his grapevine position to land punches on…
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Sage Northcutt out of Shinya Aoki fight due to ongoing COVID symptoms
Another major roadblock has hit Sage Northcutt’s MMA career. The former UFC lightweight & welterweight competitor has been forced to withdraw from his upcoming bout against Japanese submission boogeyman Shinya Aoki for later this month. ‘Super’ Sage was scheduled to return to MMA for the first time after his devastating…
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MMA Rundown, March 27-28: ACA, Titan and LFA bring the goods this weekend
Yes, the UFC heavyweight title is being defended this week and Bellator’s massive return is around the corner. Doesn’t mean there isn’t much more to enjoy out there this weekend. First up we’ve got ACA, setting up a major, major event with a lot of compelling fights. The featherweight belt…
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