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We have a loaded issue of the Wrestling Observer this week, with business and history features.
We update WWE financials, with comments from Nick Khan, Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon and Kristina Salen talking about the state of the company, the state of sports business, what media companies are looking at right now, AEW, plus a look at WWE revenue and profits. We also look behind the numbers at what they mean, how every category is doing and what categories the company is no longer reporting on. We also look at the decline of WWE ratings as compared to that of cable television and network television.
KSW 60 preview: Narkun tries to be two-division champ in rematch with De Fries
Champion Phil De Fries fights to reign supreme at the top of the mountain this week.
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KSW 60 continues to make interdivisional matches that end up delivering, and they’ll be hoping that this weekend’s main event also hitting high marks.
Heavyweight champion Phil De Fries (19-6) attempts to beat back light heavyweight champion Tomaz Narkun (18-3), spoiling his dream of being dual champ. This will be a rematch of a prior bout from 2019 where De Fries won by decision. This time, they both hold gold, and Narkun will get more than just revenge with a win here.
The Weekend in Scraps: Cyborg Dominates, Badr Hari Returns, Deontay Wilder Wins Big
Every Monday, the Combat Press staff gathers its thoughts on the previous weekend’s fights and fight news. This feature isn’t a recap and it isn’t an editorial, but rather a bit of both worlds. We’ll scour the best from the combat-sports landscape and deliver it, with some commentary, right here. Let’s get started…
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Well, Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino sure is cleaning out the UFC women’s bantamweight division. It’s too bad that the Brazilian is a 145-pound fighter, though. While her victory over Yana Kunitskaya in the UFC 222 headliner was another impressive piece of work for the women’s MMA legend, it was one more defense against a fighter who typically competes a weight class below Cyborg’s featherweight division. Kunitskaya may have entered as the Invicta FC bantamweight queen, but she’s still no match for the likes of Cyborg. The Brazilian has very little competition l
Every week, Combat Press takes a look at three regional, developmental and international cards from the upcoming weekend, previewing from each a single fight to which people should pay close attention. We will also list other significant bouts from the card, as well as information on how to follow each promotion and watch the events.
Let’s discover those prospects that fight in obscurity, waiting for their shot at the bright lights and big stage of the UFC, and those veterans looking for one more chance at stardom.
It all begins here, from the small convention centers and high school gymnasiums to the developmental leagues that serve as a launching pad to the big show. It all begins with promotions such as these…