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• Happy New Year From WrestleZone! (New Year’s Day WZ Coverage Notes)

  31-12-2017 21:27 via mandatory.com
  YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA – JANUARY 01: Fireworks illuminate the city’s skyline during New Year’s Eve celebrations of 2018 on on January 1, 2018 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images)
  Happy New Year’s Eve from all of us at WrestleZone!
  It’s been an incredible year for WrestleZone as a site and we thank you for your continued support.
  We’ve got some big plans for 2018 and look forward to bringing you better coverage than ever before!
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• Dean Ambrose at UFC 219, What Is Daniel Bryan’s Worst ‘Yes’ Chant Experience?, Former Diva On Jessie Godderz TV Show

  31-12-2017 19:59
  As noted, WWE Smackdown GM Daniel Bryan dropped the puck before this weekend’s Springfield Thunderbirds hockey game, and the above video has been released, featuring Bryan revealing his worst ‘Yes’ chant experience.
  The Springfield Thunderbirds hosted former WWE champion Daniel Bryan at the MassMutual Center, where he got a chance to meet fans and show off how to perform his “Yes!” chant just right.
  Dean Ambrose at UFC 219
  As seen in the Tweet below, injured WWE sta
  
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• Randy Orton Trolls Zack Ryder, Undertaker On ‘Canvas 2 Canvas’ (Video), Nikki Bella Attends WWE Live Event (Photo)

  31-12-2017 19:22
  WWE has released the above video.
  Artist Rob Schamberger ends his run of paintings in 2017 the same way he rang in the year, with The Phenom himself!
  Randy Orton Trolls Zack Ryder
  As noted, WWE star Zack Ryder is in a relationship with Impact Wrestling Knockouts Champion Laurel Van Ness, aka Chelsea Green, and Ryder Tweeted the following to Van Ness as she apparently did not respond to his text message:Back in AmericaThe land where nobody’s heard of ‘Thank You’ or ‘You&rs
  
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• ROH Star Silas Young On Overcoming a Heroin Addiction, Who He Thinks Is the Face of ROH, Goal as TV Champion

  31-12-2017 19:12
  ROH star Silas Young recently spoke with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard, and below are some interview highlights:
  On overcoming a heroin addiction:
  “There are certain situations in life that are character-building, and I feel like that was one of those moments in my life,” said Young. “Sometimes, the battles with yourself are the hardest battles, and that goes for a lot of people. Our own worst enemies are often ourselves, so it takes a lot of menta
  
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• Daniel Bryan Drops the Puck Before Hockey Game (Video), Kevin Nash Happy to Say Goodbye to 2017, Y2J Podcast News

  31-12-2017 19:05
  As seen in the video above, WWE Smackdown GM Daniel Bryan dropped the puck before the Springfield Thunderbirds hockey game:
  Former WWE champion Daniel Bryan was the guest of honor Friday night as the Springfield Thunderbirds hosted the Hersey Bears.
  Read Also: Bryan Talks Potential WWE Mixed Match Challenge Tag Teams
  Kevin Nash Happy to Say Goodbye to 2017
  WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash, who underwent several surgeries this year, is not sad to see 2017 go, as he Tweeted the following:Happy new yea
  
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• How Has John Cena’s New Movie ‘Ferdinand’ Performed at the Box Office?, Sasha Banks On Goals for 2018

  31-12-2017 18:20
  John Cena’s new animated movie “Ferdinand” is expected to take in another $15.9 million at the box office, bringing the movie’s total so far to $58 million. Considering the movie’s budget was $111, it still has a long way to go before it recoups its investment.
  Read Also: How Are Initial Reviews For ‘Ferdinand’?
  As of now, the movie aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes has the film scoring a 72% rating with critics, which is good, however the movie is only sco
  
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• Curt Hawkins Reaches Losing Streak Milestone, Balor Comments, WWE Star Still Wants to Team with Asuka (Video)

  31-12-2017 18:07
  Curt Hawkins’ WWE losing streak continues, as he racked up his 150th consecutive loss at the WWE Hartford Live event on December 28th. On the “achievement”, Hawkins and Finn Balor Tweeted the following:Tonight was HISTORIC!0-150.#WWEHartford
  — Brian Myers (@TheCurtHawkins) December 29, 2017
  One of the highlights of 2017The streak of @TheCurtHawkins0-152 pic.twitter.com/4AeyTwxiAa
  — Finn Bálor Forever (@FinnBalor) December 31, 2017WWE Raw Star Still Campaignin
  
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• Bayley Features In WWE Superstar Superfan, Charlotte Flair vs Bayley: Royal Rumble 2017 (Videos)

  31-12-2017 17:53 via mandatory.com
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  Bayley Features In WWE Superstar Superfan (Video)
  Former Raw Women’s Champion Bayley recently appeared in the new YouTube series WWE Superstar Superfan, where she sat down with Peter Rosenberg and discussed her pro wrestling obsession.
  RELATED: Who Does Bayley Want To Eliminate In The Rumble? (Video)
  Charlotte Flair vs Bayley: Royal Rumble 2017 (Video)
  Speaking of Bayley, WWE has also uploaded her full match against Charlotte Flair from Jan
  
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• Update on Woken Matt Hardy’s WWE Entrance Theme, What Were WWE’s 10 Most Viewed GIFs of 2017?

  31-12-2017 17:48
  As noted, Woken Matt Hardy used his old “Broken Matt Hardy” TNA entrance theme at the WWE MSG live event this past week, however at the WWE Albany live event which took place this weekend, he was back to using his classic Hardy Boyz entrance theme.
  Read Also: WWE Albany Live Event Results (12/29): Reigns vs Cena Title Match, Steel Cage Match, Hardy vs Wyatt & More (Photos)Matt Hardy’s entrance with the Hardyz theme #WWEAlbany pic.twitter.com/JakVeXnQ0H
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• Fan Selling Sasha Banks Hair On eBay, Former WWE Diva Kaitlyn’s Return Opponent Set, Y2J Hypes ‘Goat vs Cleaner’

  31-12-2017 17:40
  In an odd piece of news, a fan recently won a WWE auction for a ring worn Connor’s Cure shirt, and when the fan received the item he discovered two of Banks’ hairs still on the shirt. The fan actually decided to sell the hair via eBay, and you can check out the listing here.
  Former WWE Diva Kaitlyn’s Return Opponent Revealed
  As noted, former WWE Diva Kaitlyn will be returning to the ring at Coastal Championship Wrestling’s Breaking the Chains event, and it has been reveal
  
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• Sasha Banks Is Ready For 2018 (Photo), Most Memorable Debuts Of 2017 (Video)

  31-12-2017 17:31 via mandatory.com
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  Sasha Banks Is Ready For 2018 (Photo)
  Despite a thoroughly successful 2017, Sasha Banks still hasn’t really been given the ball to run with. Despite that, The Boss is still in good spirits heading into the New Year – as evidenced by the following tweet. Banks will be hoping to make a big impression in January when she competes in the first-ever women’s Royal Rumble.
  RELATED: Sasha Banks On Potential For The Women’s Royal RumbleRea
  
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• Have Alexa Bliss and The New Day Found Their WWE MMC Partners? (Video), Photo of Cena & Styles at WWE Live Event

  31-12-2017 17:25
  Thr following video has been released, featuring The New Day sending pancakes to Carmella in an attempt to woo her into being their partner for the WWE Mixed Match Challenge. After Carmella reminds them that the fans will decide their partner, the New Day demands that the WWE Universe make it happen:pic.twitter.com/jEawXXHH7z
  — ShinigamE (@WWEBigE) December 31, 2017Alexa Bliss to Walk With Elias?
  In related news, WWE has released the following video, featuring Nia Jax helping Alexa Bliss f
  
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• Sami Zayn Talks Facing AJ Styles Next Week, Watch Charlotte vs Bayley Royal Rumble 2017 Match (Videos)

  31-12-2017 17:17
  WWE has released the above video.
  “The Queen” defends her Raw Women’s Championship against Bayley in the first match of the 30th annual Royal Rumble event.
  Sami Zayn Talks Facing AJ Styles Next Week
  WWE has released the following video, featuring Sami Zayn hyping his match against AJ Styles on Smackdown Live Tuesday night. Zayn says that he will set the tone for 2018 with his non-title bout against Styles, to make up for the lackluster 2017 he had thanks to Shane McMahon:@samiz
  
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• CWE Pick Your Poison Results (12/30): Jake Roberts Appears As Special Guest Enforcer

  31-12-2017 16:41
  CWE Pick Your Poison12/30/2017Prince Albert, SKResults Courtesy of PWInsider.com
  CWE Canadian Unified Jr Heavyweight Championship Match
  1) “Tornado” Tony Kozina def. Chayse Britton to retain
  2) “The Crazed Cowboy” Jacob Creed def. The Big Chief
  3) Brian Logan def. The Canadian Cougar.
  4) Kevin Lee Davidson def. “The Canadian Crusher” AJ Sanchez via DQ after outside interference from Brian Logan and Jacob Creed.
  5) Kevin Lee Davidson, The Big Chief, & Chays
  
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• Chris Jericho Hypes His Match Against Kenny Omega, Randy Orton Mocks Zack Ryder

  31-12-2017 16:32 via mandatory.com
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  Chris Jericho Hypes His Match Against Kenny Omega
  With his Wrestle Kingdom 12 bout against Kenny Omega being just a few days away, Chris Jericho continues to hype up the contest over social media.
  RELATED: Kenny Omega Wants His WK12 Match w/ Jericho ‘To Be A Wake-Up Call To New Japan & WWE’ #Jan4 is almost here! Will you be watching? #AlphaVsOmega #TokyoDome @njpwworld_official (graphic by @blxc
  
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• IPW Invade Defiant Wrestling (Video), Matt Riddle Misses Flight, Joseph Conners 2017 Highlights

  31-12-2017 16:16
  During the latest Defiant Wrestling show the event ended when Austin Aries, the current Defiant Wrestling Champion brought out the entire IPW roster to attack wrestlers and break the ring.Matt Riddle Misses His Flight
  Matt Riddle posted a video on social media of him at the airport after missing his flight, admitting that making 6 am flights is something he sucks at.I suck at life sometimes and I suck at making 6am flights #bro #stallion #kingofbros #splx #standby #standbro pic.twitter.com/xOe5W
  
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• On This Day In 2011: Brock Lesnar Retires From MMA

  31-12-2017 16:06 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  Six years is a long time in professional sports, especially when it comes to someone like Brock Lesnar. The Beast Incarnate seemed to be in the prime of his mixed martial arts career back in 2011, despite losing the UFC Heavyweight Championship, with many believing that he had a good chance of beating Alistair Overeem at UFC 141.
  RELATED: WWE Hypes Brock Lesnar On New Year’s Day RAW (Video)
  Unfortunately, that didn’t come
  
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• WWE Tampa Live Event Results (12/30): WWE Championship Triple Threat Match, Rusev Day Runs Wild & More! (Photos)

  31-12-2017 15:47 via mandatory.com
  (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  WWE Tampa Live Event Results
  December 30th, 2017
  Tampa, Florida
  Results courtesy of PWInsider
  SmackDown Live said goodbye to 2017 last night with their final event of the year in Tampa, which was main evented by an entertaining WWE Championship triple threat match.
  The Usos defeated New Day, English & Rusev and Benjamin & Gable to retain SD Live Tag Team Championships
  Mojo Rawley defeated Zack Ryder
  Sarah Logan & Liv
  
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• Watch: Latest Being The Elite, Bloopers & Deleted Scenes, Travis Banks Recaps 2017, James Storm Confirmed For UK Show

  31-12-2017 15:34
  The final episode of Being The Elite for 2017 has been posted, showcasing lots of behind the scenes footage of the group as well as deleted scenes and bloopers throughout 2017.Travis Banks Recaps 2017
  Current PROGRESS Wrestling Champion, Travis Banks has recapped his 2017 on Twitter, posting images that showcase his major moments.
  Thanks 2017 you were the absolute best year of my career. Can’t wait to see what 2018 brings! Have a good one everyonepic.twitter.com/7LngJJhadm
  — Travis B
  
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• WWE Reveals WWE Universe’s Ten Most Viewed Gifs Of 2017

  31-12-2017 15:16 via mandatory.com
  As 2017 draws to a close WWE is keen to remember some of the year’s highlights, with the latest top 10 coming in the form of the WWE Universe’s most viewed gifs. While it may seem like a silly thing for them to focus on it certainly shows that they’re more in touch with these kinds of things than we thought, or at the very least, their social media team is.As you can see, we're pretty pleased about the @WWEUniverse's ten most-viewed @WWE GIFs of 2017! @GIPHY @TripleH https://t
  
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• Will Ospreay Comments On PROGRESS Return, Jodie Marsh Wants To Be A Wrestler, PCW Tag Tournament Announcement

  31-12-2017 15:08
  Will Ospreay returned to PROGRESS Wrestling yesterday at its Chapter 60: Unboxing show as a surprise opponent for the PROGRESS Championship against current champion, Travis Banks.
  Ospreay was defeated in his return match, but he took to Twitter to state how he needed that match and gave some major praise to Banks as a wrestler, claiming he sets the standard in the UK.2 Era.’s 1 Love.
  @travis_banks13 is the standard in the UK. Either work to raise the bar he set. Or quit. SimpleHappy to be
  
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• The New Day Wants Carmella To Be Their Partner, Kofi Kingston Jokes About Not Holding MITB Briefcase (Video)

  31-12-2017 14:55 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Getty Images
  In an amusing video posted by Big E, The New Day ‘formally’ asked Money in the Bank holder Carmella if she would like to be their partner for the upcoming Mixed Match Challenge. The skit, which was hilariously awkward for the duration of the video, concluded with Kofi Kingston asking to hold the MITB briefcase before taking a jab at WWE for not giving him the chance to hold it at any point throughout his career.
  RELATED: WWE Madden 18 Superstar Finals:
  
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• WWE Tampa Live Event Results (12/30): John Cena vs AJ Styles vs Jinder Mahal, Rusev Day & More (Photos)

  31-12-2017 14:38
  WWE Tampa Live Event Results12/30/2017TampaResults Courtesy of PWInsider.com
  WWE SmackDown Live Tag Team Championship Match
  (1) The Usos def. The New Day, Rusev & Aiden English & Shelton Benjamin & Chad Gable to retain
  (2) Mojo Rawley def. Zack Ryder
  (3) Sarah Logan & Liv Morgan (w. Ruby Riott) def. Naomi & Becky Lynch
  (4) Randy Orton, Shinsuke Nakamura & Bobby Roode def. Baron Corbin, Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens
  (5) The Bludgeon Brothers def. Breezango
  WWE SmackDown Live
  
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• Finn Balor Admires Curt Hawkins’ Streak (Photo), Emma Preparing New Merch & Entrance Music

  31-12-2017 14:37 via mandatory.com
  (Photo credit: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty Images)
  Finn Balor Admires Curt Hawkins’ Streak (Photo)
  Finn Balor, aka everyone’s favourite Twitter troll, has taken to the social media platform in order to praise Curt Hawkins’ 152-match losing streak. Judging by the below image, it seems as if the two may even ride to shows together.
  RELATED: Curt Hawkins Hits 150th Consecutive WWE LossOne of the highlights of 2017The streak of @TheCurtHawkins0-152 pic.twitter.com/4AeyTwxiAa
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• WWE Toronto Live Event Results (12/30): Samoa Joe vs Roman Reigns, Was Bray Wyatt Deleted? (Photos)

  31-12-2017 14:18
  WWE Toronto Live Event Results12/30/2017Toronto, CanadaResults Courtesy of PWInsider.com
  (1) Finn Balor def. Karl Anderson (w/Luke Gallows)
  (2) Rhyno, Heath Slater, Goldust Titus O’Neil & Apollo Crews def. Curt Hawkins, The Revival, Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel
  Elias Concert- Elias sang ‘Hotline Blin’ from Drake, he was then interrupted by Kane. The pair sang a song together but the segment ended with Elias being Chokeslammed after he told Kane he was a terrible sing
  
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• WWE Toronto Live Event Results (12/30): Samoa Joe vs Roman Reigns, Matt Hardy vs Bray Wyatt & More! (Photos)

  31-12-2017 13:33 via mandatory.com
   
  (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Bongarts/Getty Images)
  WWE Toronto Live Event Results
  December 30th, 2017
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  Results courtesy of PWInsider
  The Raw roster visited the Great White North last night for a live event in Toronto, which was main evented by a bout between Roman Reigns and Samoa Joe.
  RELATED: WWE Toronto Main Event Between Roman Reigns & Samoa Joe Stopped Due To Blood
  Finn Balor defeated Karl Anderson
  Rhyno, Slater, Goldust, Titus & Crews 
  
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• WWE Toronto Main Event Between Roman Reigns & Samoa Joe Stopped Due To Blood

  31-12-2017 13:17 via mandatory.com
  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
  During last night’s WWE live event in Toronto, the main event between Samoa Joe and Roman Reigns was stopped due to a gash above Joe’s eye. According to the below footage and actual reports from ringside, Joe claimed that he was okay to go on but the officials decided that he was unable to continue and therefore made the decision to stop the match. Samoa Joe & Forrest GriffinSamoa Joe of TNA and Forrest Griffin of UFC during GameStop's Charity Chal
  
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• Full Audio Of Sid Vicious Blaming Event No-Show On Travel Ban, Top Impact Wrestling Star Dresses As Sid For Signing

  31-12-2017 07:31
  As noted, Absolute Intense Wrestling issued a statement last night noting Sid Vicious, who had been announced to appear at an event in Cleveland, Ohio, no-showed the event and blamed his inability to travel on President Donald Trump’s travel ban.
  AIW has since released audio from the phone call featuring Sid offering the excuse, and you can listen to it in full in the player above.
  Additionally, as seen below, Impact Wrestling star EC3 actually dressed as Sid during last night’s
  
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• WWE Toronto Main Event Ends Quickly After Samoa Joe Bleeds Heavily (Photos and Videos)

  31-12-2017 07:23
  The main event of tonight’s WWE Toronto live event saw Roman Reigns face Samoa Joe, and at one point in the bout, Joe was legitimately busted open. Despite Joe not wanting the match to end, the referee eventually called for the bell, ending both the match and the event.
  Joe and Reigns were brawling on the outside of the ring when Joe was busted open over his eye, and after being checked on by WWE officials, the call was made to end the bout. You can check out photos and video below.
  The in
  
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• Tye Dillinger Heel Turn Possibly in the Works, First Image From Transformers Spinoff Starring John Cena

  31-12-2017 06:22
  First Image from BUMBLEBEE Revealed
  The first photo from the upcoming Transformers spin-off BUMBLEBEE has been released, featuring lead actress Hailee Steinfeld with a distinctly ’80s looking Volkswagon Beetle. You can check it out down below. The film, which is tentatively set for release in December 2018, will also star 16-time WWE world champion John Cena in currently unknown role.
  BUMBLEBEE will be directed by Travis Knight, a somewhat unique pick given his role as a key member of the
  
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• Emma Gearing Up For 2018 In-Ring Comeback Following WWE Release, TNA Power Couple Reunites For Amazon Series

  31-12-2017 04:34
  Tenille Dashwood, formerly known as WWE Superstar Emma, announced via Twitter this weekend that she is “in the process of creating new entrance music and merch” for her return to wrestling in 2018.
  The Australian wrestler was released from her WWE contract back in October, and has already announced several international bookings beginning in February. She will face Deonna Purrazzo at Wrestlefest XXII in the United States on March 2nd, before working the UK promotion IPW on April 29th
  
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• PROGRESS Ch. 60 Results: Holiday Mystery Card Revealed, WWE Star Makes Surprise Appearance & More

  31-12-2017 03:20
  PROGRESS Wrestling returned to the Electric Ballroom in Camden this weekend for their annual New Years event, returning to their unique “Unboxing” format for the second year in a row. There were no matches or even wrestlers announced for the show, as the entire card was presented as a complete surprise to the fans in attendance.
  PROGRESS Chapter 60: Unboxing Live! December 30, 2017Camden, London, England
  8-Man Elimination Tag Team Match– Tyler Bate, Mark Davis, James Drake
  
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• WWE Star Makes Surprise Appearance at PROGRESS 60, JR Hosting “Slobberknocker Sessions” During Rumble Weekend

  31-12-2017 02:21
  Gentleman Jack Shocks London
  WWE Superstar “Gentleman” Jack Gallagher made a surprise appearance at this weekend’s PROGRESS Chapter 60: Unboxing Live event in London, England. The 205 Live roster member challenged “The Bruiserweight” Pete Dunne in an unsuccessful attempt to take the WWE United Kingdom Championship.
  JR Brings “Slobberknocker” to Philly
  WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has announced his new VIP meet and greet experience, the “Slobberknocke
  
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• UFC 219 Results (12/30): Cyborg v Holm, Nurmagomedov v Barboza, Hooker v Diakiese, Condit v Magny, More

  31-12-2017 01:30 via mandatory.com
  LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 29: (L-R) Cris Cyborg of Brazil and Holly Holm face off during the UFC 219 weigh-in inside T-Mobile Arena on December 29, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  Tonight UFC presents UFC 219 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
  Our friends at our MMA sister site Sherdog will be featuring the live results all night long.
  You can find Sherdog’s results HERE
  Related: Update On Ronda Rousey Appearing At Th
  
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