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Shakiel Mahjouri

Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer set to headline UFC Fight Night in Seattle in March

Adesanya, the former UFC middleweight champion, looks to get back in the win column in Washington

UFC in 2026: Four burning questions surrounding the biggest Octagon stars heading into the Paramount+ era

Some of the sport's biggest names have huge questions attached to them heading into the next 12 months

Arman Tsarukyan says he hasn't been offered backup role for Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 324

The No. 1 contender at lightweight says he just wants his title shot and doesn't want to cut weight without a fight

UFC fights to make in 2026: Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria, Conor McGregor return at the White House

The new year has plenty of big-time options for the promotion to choose from

UFC Fan Guide: Understanding the important rules of the Octagon and how a fight is scored

From what constitutes a knockout vs. a TKO to illegal strikes, we take you through everything that can happen in the Octagon

UFC bold predictions for 2026: Women's bantamweight, men's heavyweight divisions heat up with big fights

The new year is set to kick off with plenty of interesting matchups that could see numerous champions dethroned

WWE bold predictions for 2026: Gunther retires another legend; The Vision falls apart

There are some interesting storylines developing to start the new year in WWE

UFC Fan Guide: Biggest fighters to know and watch when the action starts in January

The promotion boasts an incredibly deep roster brimming with talent at the top and in the championship ranks

2026 UFC event schedule: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 on tap

Check out a complete list of UFC pay-per-view and Fight Night events scheduled for 2026

UFC 324: Fight card, date, complete guide as Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett kicks off Paramount+ era

A pair of title fights tip the marquee in Las Vegas when the UFC begins its run on Paramount

Best of UFC in 2025: Petr Yan steals Fighter of the Year from Islam Makhachev with stunning upset

The Russian regained his title with a dramatic win over Merab Dvalishvili to earn the distinct honor

2025 AEW Worlds End live stream, how to watch online, start time, card, matches

All the information you need to watch the AEW World End live event in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Shakiel Mahjouri is a combat sports writer for CBS Sports. He has interviewed UFC champions like Israel Adesanya, WWE and AEW stars like CM Punk, and viral sensations like Jake Paul. With a background in entertainment - having interviewed stars from Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead and Doctor Who, plus Grammy nominees - Shakiel seeks to inject some enthusiasm into the combat sports world. Previous bylines include ET Canada and SB Nation. Cheese baskets are always welcomed.

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