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• ONE WEEK AWAY: Sean Waltman’s Official Chicago Royal Rumble Party; VIP Kick-Off Party Package Info, More

  21-01-2018 23:45 via mandatory.com
  A limited number of VIP Kick-Off Party Tickets to this event are still available HERE and include:A signed Sean Waltman 8×10
  A photo with Sean Waltman
  An additional item signed by Sean Waltman
  A live Q&A and podcast recording with Sean WaltmanRelated: Sean Waltman Comments On The ‘All In’ Event, Rumors Of CM Punk Possibly Appearing, WWE’s Mixed Match Challenge Format
  Here is the full press release for the event:
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• Matt Hardy on “Woken” Steve Austin, Deleting Roman Reigns, Undertaker’s 4,000 Year Old “Soul” & More

  21-01-2018 22:56
  “Woken” Matt Hardy hosted a Q&A on Sunday afternoon on WWE’s official Facebook page to promote his involvement in this week’s historic Raw 25th Anniversary special. Of course, the leader of the Woken Warriors did the entire interview in character, so it’s every bit as ridiculous as you expect it to be.
  Among some of the more bizarre statements was a brief explanation for where the Woken Matt character actually came from. Well, at least in this WWE version of th
  
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• WWE Florence Live Event Results (1/20): AJ Styles vs Sami Zayn For WWE Championship, Shinsuke Nakamura vs Baron Corbin & More! (Photos)

  21-01-2018 21:32 via mandatory.com
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  WWE Florence Live Event Results
  January 20th, 2018
  Florence, South Carolina
  Results courtesy of PWInsider
  The fans in attendance last night for SmackDown Live’s house show in Florence were treated to a stacked card, which was main evented by AJ Styles vs Sami Zayn for the WWE Championship.
  The New Day defeated Rusev & Aiden English
  Tye Dillinger defeated Mike Kanellis
  The Bludgeon Brothers defeated The Colons
  
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• WWE State College Live Event Results (1/20): Reigns & Rollins vs Miz & The Miztourage, Finn Balor vs Elias & More! (Photos)

  21-01-2018 21:22 via mandatory.com
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  WWE State College Live Event Results
  January 20th, 2018
  State College, Pennsylvania
  Results courtesy of PWInsider
  The Raw roster put on an entertaining match in State College last night, which was headlined by Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins vs The Miz & The Miztourage.
  The Revival defeated Heath Slater & Rhyno
  Apollo Crews & Titus O’Neil defeated The Bar & Gallows and Anderson
  Goldust defeated Curt Hawkins
  
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• UFC Heavyweight Champion Comments On Possible Brock Lesnar Fight: ‘I’ll Fight Anyone’

  21-01-2018 20:39 via mandatory.com
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  Following his convincing victory at UFC 220 in Boston last night, UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic responded to a journalist’s question regarding a future fight with Brock Lesnar. Miocic, who defeated Francis Ngannou via unanimous decision in the main event at TD Garden, is now the most decorated heavyweight champ in UFC history with three title defences to his name.
  Stipe’s response to potentially fighting Lesnar:
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• The Miz Taunts Roman Reigns Over Twitter (Photo), Bayley Reacts To Raw 25’s Opening Video Package

  21-01-2018 20:13 via mandatory.com
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  The Miz Taunts Roman Reigns Over Twitter (Photo)
  The Miz & Roman Reigns continue to go back and forth at one another, with The Awesome One landing a huge blow by taunting Reigns after he was named Wrestler of the Year by Rolling Stone. The two are set to face off for the Intercontinental Championship tomorrow night at Raw 25.
  RELATED: 2012 Royal Rumble Match (Full Video)Fiction vs Reality #Raw25 pic.twitter.com/TrTUO3JFYt
  — The Miz (@mikethem
  
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• The New Day Take Part In Hilarious Training Skit Alongside Carmella (Video)

  21-01-2018 19:45 via mandatory.com
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  The amusing partnership of Big E and Carmella has already produced a fantastic montage of Carmella eating pancakes, and now, the entire New Day has taken part in a great training skit on Facebook. The duo is set to face off against The Miz and Asuka in their First Round match-up.
  RELATED: Mixed Match Challenge Teams React To Week 1 Results (Video) Teamwork make the dream work! ‍♂️
  For the full video click here: https://t.co/LSFGAFZzBt
  
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• Surprising Stars Never to Win the ROH World Title, Matt Jackson Reacts to TV Tapings, Young Bucks Dance Party (Video)

  21-01-2018 19:21
  ROH has released its latest 5 count feature, listing the top 5 stars to never win the ROH World Title, and they are as follows:
  5. Claudio Castagnoli, aka Cesaro in WWE.4. Matt Taven3. KENTA2. Colt Cabana1. AJ Styles
  Matt Jackson Reacts to TV Tapings
  Matt Jackson of The Young Bucks Tweeted the following after last night’s ROH TV tapings in Nashville. You can read complete spoiler results from the tapings at this link.I’m on a high from tonight. Nashville ruled.
  — The Young Buck
  
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• Miz’s Latest Shot at Roman Reigns, Pete Dunne Hypes Impact vs WWE Match Tonight, Tony Nese On 205 Live Event

  21-01-2018 19:14
  WWE 205 Live star Tony Nese Tweeted the following reaction to last night’s live event in Lowell, Mass:Thank you #205Lowell for the packed house and insane energy, plus you can count to 8…..impressive.
  You’re up next #205Poughkeepsie.#205Live #WWE
  — Tony Nese (@TonyNese) January 21, 2018You can check out more WWE 205 Live house show reactions from Ariya Daivari and Nia Jax in the videos below:After refereeing at #205lowell, Nia Jax talks teaming with Apollo Crews for the
  
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• Matt Jackson Reflects On Successful ROH Show, Tony Nese Comments On 205 Live’s Big Event Last Night

  21-01-2018 18:46 via mandatory.com
  Matt Jackson Reflects On Successful ROH Show
  Matt Jackson, one half of The Young Bucks, has praised last night’s Ring of Honor show in Nashville. ROH continues to grow in many different markets, with the Bucks being one of the company’s biggest draws.
  RELATED: The Young Bucks Promote Nashville Meet & GreetI’m on a high from tonight. Nashville ruled.
  — The Young Bucks (@MattJackson13) January 21, 2018Tony Nese Comments On 205 Live’s Big Event Last Night
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• Watch The Official Opening to WWE Raw 25 (Video), Sasha Banks In NYC For Meet-and-Greet, Matt Hardy Q&A Reminder

  21-01-2018 18:22
  WWE has released the following video, which will be the official opening to Raw 25 tomorrow night.
  Be sure to join ProWrestling.com for complete, LIVE coverage of WWE Raw 25 beginning tomorrow night at 8pm EST!You don’t have to wait until tomorrow to watch the OFFICIAL OPENING to #RAW25, because it’s RIGHT HERE!!! Don’t miss the historic #RAW25 telecast, airing tomorrow night at 8/7c on @USA_Network! pic.twitter.com/1LCtMrq93S
  — WWE (@WWE) January 21, 2018Sasha Banks In N
  
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• WWE Raw 25’s Opening Video Package Released

  21-01-2018 18:05 via mandatory.com
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  As revealed by WWE themselves on Twitter, the official opening for tomorrow night’s Raw 25 show has been released. WWE tend to go all out when it comes to these kinds of video packages, and they’ve managed to pull off yet again.
  RELATED: Sheamus & Cesaro Are Ready For Raw 25 (Video)You don't have to wait until tomorrow to watch the OFFICIAL OPENING to #RAW25, because it's RIGHT HERE!!! Don't miss the historic #RAW25 telecast, airing tomorrow night at 8/7c o
  
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• Shinsuke Nakamura vs Baron Corbin Live Event Match Footage, Impact Seeking Fan Feedback, Kofi & Uso Game (Video)

  21-01-2018 17:58
  UpUpDownDown has released the above video.
  In a superpowered battle for the ages that brings an on-screen and in-ring rivalry to the digital front, JIMMY USO a.k.a. Uce continues his fight with KOFI KINGSTON a.k.a. Mr. 24/7 in a Best of Five games matchup in Injustice 2! Plus MIKAZE a.k.a. Frank Castle returns as the Master of Punishments for Gamer Gauntlet, bringing in the “gross” foods that the loser must dine on!
  Shinsuke Nakamura vs Baron Corbin Live Event Match Footage
  WWE Smack
  
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• Complete List Of WWE DVD Releases Set For 2018, PW’s Royal Rumble Tournament Game Continues, How Old Is Maryse?

  21-01-2018 17:36
  In today’s pro wrestling birthday news, Maryse Mizanin turns 35 years old. As noted, Maryse is currently pregnant with her and her husband The Miz’s first child.
  PW Royal Rumble Tournament Continues
  As noted, PW has launched a new Royal Rumble tournament game on Facebook, and you can check out match one of the tournament at this link.
  Give us a like on Facebook and play match two below along with other readers!Complete List Of Confirmed 2018 WWE DVD Releases
  According to PWInsider.co
  
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• Complete Ring of Honor TV Tapings Results From 1/20 *Spoilers*

  21-01-2018 17:27
  Ring of Honor TV Taping Results1/20/17Nashville, TennesseeResults courtesy of PWInsider.com
  In a Future of Honor match, the Dawgs beat a team I did not catch the names of.
  In an ROH Tag Team Championship match, the Best Friends’ attempt to defeat The Motor City Machineguns went to a no contest after the Briscoes attacked the champs. They zip tied Shelly to the ropes and forced him to watch Sabin get hit with a Jay Driller on a chair.
  Marty Scurll beat Shane Taylor after throwing powde
  
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• One Day Before Quitting Impact Wrestling Chris Adonis Speaks On Why He Returned, Numerous Changes In Management

  21-01-2018 17:22
  As noted, Chris Adonis, fka Chris Masters in WWE, finished up with Impact Wrestling rather unexpectedly at the last set of TV tapings. We reported yesterday that Adonis’ abrupt departure from Impact left officials scratching their heads, and just one day before he quit the company, Adonis spoke with Scott Fishman of Channel Guide Magazine. Below are some interview highlights.
  On returning to Impact:
  “It kind of happened almost by accident,” he said.
  “I was with Global For
  
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• WWE MMC Teams Mic’d Up During First Match, Bellas vs Paige & Natalya Rumble Match, The Bar On Raw 25 (Videos)

  21-01-2018 17:14
  WWE MMC Teams Mic’d Up During First Match, Bellas vs Paige & Natalya Rumble Match
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  Find out exactly what competing tandems Finn Bálor & Sasha Banks and Shinsuke Nakamura & Natalya had to say during the first-ever WWE Mixed Match Challenge. Don’t miss Mixed Match Challenge, Tuesday nights at 10 ET/7 PT on Facebook Watch.
  “Total Divas” stars, Nikki & Brie Bella clash with Paige & Natalya: Courtesy of the
  
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• Curt Hawkins Loses Twice In One Night, The Rock On Triple H & Stephanie Lip Synch Battle, Goldust On His Time in WWE

  21-01-2018 17:09
  Curt Hawkins’ “impressive” losing streak continues, as Hawkins lost to both Goldust and Braun Strowman in one night this past Friday night. That brings Hawkins to 0-161, and he Tweeted the following:Somehow I managed to lose twice tonight…I don’t know if that’s awesome or absolutely pathetic.Oh, well.0-159.#WWEReading
  — Brian Myers (@TheCurtHawkins) January 20, 2018
  Read Also: The Rock Has a Great Idea For Hawkins’ Losing Streak
  Goldust On His Tim
  
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• First Confirmed WWE DVD Release Dates & Potential Future Additions Revealed

  21-01-2018 17:03 via mandatory.com
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  As reported by PWInsider, the official list of WWE DVD release dates for the first half of the year has been revealed. In addition to that, PWInsider has also noted some of the other features that WWE may release in the near future.
  1/23 – WWE Clash of Champions 2017
  2/6 – Best of Raw and Smackdown 2017
  3/6 – 2018 WWE Royal Rumble
  3/20 – Best of WWE NXT 2017
  4/3 – Raw 25th Anniversary
  4/17 – WWE Elimination
  
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• Sasha Banks Prepares For Meet & Greet, Sheamus & Cesaro Are Ready For Raw 25 (Video)

  21-01-2018 16:47 via mandatory.com
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  Sasha Banks Prepares For Meet & Greet
  Sasha Banks has promoted her meet & greet appearance today at the StubHub Store in New York City. Despite being one of the most popular female superstars on the roster, Banks isn’t considered to be one of the favourites for the upcoming 30-woman Royal Rumble.
  RELATED: WWE Mixed Match Challenge: Who Won The 1st Match?Hola NYC https://t.co/p68PtoFC7h
  — $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) January 21, 2018Sh
  
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• Lana Discusses Her Relationship With Natalya, Women’s Royal Rumble, Ronda Rousey & More! (Video)

  21-01-2018 16:28 via mandatory.com
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  During a recent interview with Adrian Hernandez of 101.1 FM The Beat, WWE superstar Lana spoke about several issues relating to both her own career and the upcoming women’s Royal Rumble. Lana has already been confirmed as an entrant for the historic match, but she isn’t considered to be one of the favourites at this stage.
  RELATED: Lana Practices Shepherding Skills (Video)
  On being put on the main roster with Rusev:
  “I was only in NXT
  
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• Natalya Comments On Paige’s Reported Career Ending Injury

  21-01-2018 07:04
  As noted, WWE Raw star and Absolution leader Paige was recently informed by WWE officials that she will not be cleared to return to the ring, effectively ending her in-ring career in WWE.
  Fellow WWE star Natalya recently spoke with Brian Fritz of Sporting News, and offered the following comment on Paige’s injury and subsequent disqualification from WWE in-ring competition:
  “I don’t know the particulars of exactly what happened with Paige. I know, obviously, she had surgery and
  
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• Triple H On Why WWE Repeatedly Touts Its Successes, Laurel Van Ness On Possible WWE Return, Undertaker Raw Video

  21-01-2018 06:57
  WWE has released the above video.
  Relive some of the most incredible moments from The Undertaker’s time on Raw ahead of the historic Raw 25 special, airing on USA Network this Monday night at 8/7 C!
  Laurel Van Ness On Possible WWE Return
  Laurel Van Ness, who recently left Impact Wrestling, spoke with The Orlando Sentinel following her Impact departure and had the following to say on potentially returning to WWE. Van Ness recently appeared in WWE as Chelsea Green:
  “I’d be crazy
  
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• Top Coach Appears with Titus Worldwide, Photos From Tonight’s AAW Event, Play PW’s Royal Rumble Tournament

  21-01-2018 06:40
  PW has launched a new Royal Rumble tournament via Facebook, and it will continue in the days leading up to next weekend’s big WWE Royal Rumble PPV. Give us a like on Facebook and play along with our other readers!
  Football Coach Appears with Titus Worldwide,
  As noted, WWE held a live event on Saturday night at the Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State University, and during Titus Worldwide’s match, the team was joined by Penn State Football Head Coach James Franklin..@TitusONeilWWE, @coa
  
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• Bobby Roode Talks First U.S. Title Defense, Nia Jax On Teaming with Apollo Crews, Kalisto & Metalik Celebrate (Videos)

  21-01-2018 06:07
  As noted, WWE Raw star Nia Jax was the special guest referee for tonight’s WWE Cruiserweight Title match between Enzo Amore and Cedric Alexander at the WWE 205 Live house show event in Lowell, Massachusetts.
  Jax assisted in Enzo retaining the Title at the live event, as she hit Cedric Alexander with a Samoan Drop, allowing Enzo to score the pin fall victory.
  The following backstage video has been released featuring Jax reacting to tonight’s Title match, and offering her thoughts on t
  
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• WWE 205 Live Event Results (1/20): Enzo vs Cedric Title Match, Nia Refs, Hardy vs Wyatt, How Was Attendance? (Videos)

  21-01-2018 04:15
  WWE 205 Live Event Results1/20/18Lowell, MassachusettsReport Courtesy of PWInsider.com
  The attendance was reportedly between 800 and 900 fans.
  JoJo is handling the ring announcing.
  They opened with the same video that accompanies the weekly TV show.
  1. Hideo Itami vs. Jack Gallagher. Excellent 12 minute match win by Itami with his new version of the diamond cutter.
  2. Kalisto and Gran Metalik vs. TJP and Drew Gulak. Excellent 17 minute match. These guys are holding nothing back. Gulak is an
  
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• 205 Live Lowell, MA Results (1/20): Nia Special Referees Enzo’s Match, Did ‘Woken’ Matt DELETE Wyatt?, More

  21-01-2018 04:11 via mandatory.com
  Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage
  Thank you to Big Donnie B for the following results and insight from the inaugural 205 Live stand alone event that happened tonight in Lowell, MA:I was at the 205 Live show tonight. It was quite hot and drew better than expected. I’d guess 900-1000 people.Hideo Itami def. Jack Gallagher. Crowd popped big for Hideo
  Kalisto and Gran Metalik def. TJP and Drew GulakDrew got no mic work. Second best match of the night.
  Matt Hardy def. Bray WyattBray Wyatt did a s
  
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• Yet Another Sign EC3 Is Headed to WWE, Ariya Daivari Reacts to WWE 205 Live Event (Video), Ryder’s Anniversary

  21-01-2018 04:09
  In yet another move which will continue fueling speculation that EC3 is headed to WWE, the official NXT Twitter account is now following the recently released Impact Wrestling Champion.
  Ryder Celebrates Anniversary
  As seen in the Tweet below, WWE star Zack Ryder is celebrating one year with his girlfriend and recently released Impact Wrestling star Laurel Van Ness. Van Ness is formerly known as Chelsea Green in WWE, where her and Ryder met:I went on my first date with @ImChelseaGreen exactly 1 y
  
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• Samoa Joe Reveals Whether Or Not His Injury Will Require Surgery

  21-01-2018 03:27
  WWE star Samoa Joe, who is currently out of action with a foot injury, recently appeared on Booker T’s “Heated Conversations” podcast and addressed his current injury status.
  On his injury, Joe noted that he is currently week-to-week, but fortunately, he will not require surgery. Joe added he is receiving ultrasound therapy, and while his return timeframe is currently unknown, he will be missing the Royal Rumble PPV.
  We reported last week that WWE has Joe scheduled off live eve
  
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• Shayna Baszler Segment Set For NXT, New Sheamus Video, JR Bringing ‘Slobberknocker Sessions’ to Rumble Day

  21-01-2018 03:13
  Above is the latest “Celtic Warrior Workouts” video featuring Sheamus.
  WWE Superstar Sheamus aka The Celtic Warrior here… Dynamic High Reps Low Weight Leg Day with Rob MacIntyre at Hard Nocks South, Tampa. Brave Change.
  Shayna Baszler Segment Set For NXT
  WWE has announced a sit-down interview with both Shayna Baszler and WWE NXT Women’s Champion, prior to their NXT Takeover Philadelphia match, will take place on NXT next week.
  Also set for the show is Johnny Gargano
  
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• Matt Hardy On His Recent Agreement With Impact Wrestling, Bray Wyatt Returning As A ‘Disgusting’ Husky Harris

  21-01-2018 03:02
  WWE star Woken Matt Hardy recently appeared on The Mansplaining Podcast, and below are some interview highlights via Uproxx:
  WITH SPANDEX: Now, the first question I have for you is that it looks like you have reached an agreement with Anthem and The Owl. Is there anything you can tell us about that?
  Matt Hardy: Really the only detail I can go into there is that, you know, we’re, you know, starting with the Woken universe in the WWE, and recently you’ve only seen a sliver of [it]. And
  
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• Update On Alberto El Patron’s Impact Wrestling Contract Status, Impact Officials Unaware of Recent Talent Departure?

  21-01-2018 02:56
  As we noted earlier this week, Impact Wrestling star Chris Adonis, aka Chris Masters, was one of the talent departures which took place at the last set of Impact Wrestling TV tapings.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Impact officials were reportedly unaware of Adonis’ plans to leave Impact, and were surprised when Adonis informed them after the third night of tapings that he was leaving the company. Adonis had been scheduled to appear at every night of the tapings, however h
  
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• WrestleMania 35 Announcement Coming Soon?, Samoa Joe Recounts His First Year on the WWE Main Roster

  21-01-2018 02:48
  As noted, Samoa Joe will be making his comic book writing debut with the new BOOM! Studios comic book, and he recently spoke with CBR.com to promote the issue. On his first year with WWE, Joe had the following to say:
  It’s funny. I tell this to a lot of people who ask me this — if I were to have stopped wrestling a year ago, I would have said I had a fantastic career. A very, very fulfilling career. And I think most people would agree with me. But I’ve found myself here on Raw,
  
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• UFC 220 Results & Discussion Thread: Miocic v Ngannou, Cormier v Oezdemir, Burgos v Kattar, More

  21-01-2018 01:15 via mandatory.com
  BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 19: (L-R) Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou of Cameroon face off during the UFC 220 weigh-in at TD Garden on January 19, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
  Tonight UFC presents UFC 220 from the TD Garden in Boston, MA.
  Our friends at our MMA sister site Sherdog will be featuring the live results all night long.
  WrestleZone encourages you to keep your UFC 220 discussion going in the comments section below.
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