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World Champion Boxer Claressa Shields To Make MMA Debut In 2021
Two-time Olympic gold medalist boxer Claressa Shields will make her professional debut in mixed martial arts in 2021. The world champion boxer has signed a contract with the Professional Fighters League and targets the 2022 title to become the first woman to win both MMA and boxing titles. Claressa said, "I’m really going to strengthen the things that I’m weak at," and has added she is serious on her decision.
Tags: Claressa Shields, Mixed Martial arts, Olympics, Boxing
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UFC 257: Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier Officially Set to Clash
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has officially signed an agreement to face the former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier at UFC 257. Reportedly, the bout has been scheduled for January 23. Besides, it will be contested at 155 pounds in the welterweight division. UFC President Dana White hinted the game would be hosted at Fight Island, Abu Dhabi. Earlier, at UFC 178 in 2014, McGregor had defeated Poirier through first-round TKO.… read-more
Tags: UFC, Conor McGregor, Dustin poirier, Mixed Martial arts
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Ritu Phogat Scores Hatrick In MMA Career After Winning ONE Championship
India's Mixed Martial Arts fighter Ritu Phogat won her third back-to-back MMA championship title after defeating Nou Srey Pou in the ONE Championship in Singapore. The unbeaten 26-year-old took the Cambodian down with a technical knockout win in the second round. The wrestler turned Mixed Martial Arts fighter said, "It feels ecstatic to have a hat-trick in my MMA career with this win."
Tags: Ritu Phogat, MMA, Mixed Martial arts, SINGAPORE
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ONE Championship Signs Indian Mixed Martial Artist Kanthraj Agasa
Kanthraj Shankar Agasa nicknamed as "Kannadiga" is an Indian Mixed Martial Artist, hailing from Karnataka's Shimoga. Agasa fights in the Bantamweight division and is affiliated to Indian Combat Sports Academy (ICSA). Agasa is arguably the best Mixed Martial Artist in India and is ranked in top five in the South Asian rankings according to various lists.
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Tags: Mixed Martial arts, ONE Championship, UFC, India
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