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Many involved within the sport of boxing figured American boxer Andre Dirrell would finally realize his dream of becoming a world champion.

Sherdog.com’s KSW 31 play-by-play kicks off at 1 p.m. ET.

Sherdog.com will have live play-by-play of Saturday’s PBC on NBC card at 4:30 p.m. ET.

One of the most legendary of the old-school fighters in mixed martial arts history, Bas Rutten is known to fight fans the world over. The comedic commentator and colorful personally was a fierce striker in his day, culminating with the title King of Pancrase and, eventually, the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight title.

Andre Dirrell knows what it’s like to climb the ladder up the ranks in boxing and finally land a shot to capture a world championship. He also knows what it’s like to come up short … to have a lifelong dream shattered.

Held at the Outdoor Amphitheatre at Sunset Station in Henderson, Nev., Lion Fight 22 was loaded with entertaining battles throughout the entire main card. But the two featured bouts, both for vacant championships, saw one-sided clubbings that proved that both new champs are at the top of their respective games.

Two title bouts form the foundation of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s annual Memorial Day weekend extravaganza.

Scottish striker Joanne Calderwood’s next fight will be on home soil.

The middleweight title clash between Michal Materla and Tomasz Drwal is official for KSW 31, as both fighters made weight ahead of their headlining encounter.

Glory 22 “France”, which takes place Friday, June 5 in the city of Lille, France, will air live in the United States on Spike TV, the organization confirmed Friday.