James Haskell to make MMA debut on card headlined by Irish fighter Gallagher

Former England rugby union international James Haskell will make his professional mixed martial arts debut on May 16.

James Haskell to make MMA debut on card headlined by Irish fighter Gallagher
Thu, 20 Feb, 2020 - 15:20
Press Association

Former England rugby union international James Haskell will make his professional mixed martial arts debut on May 16.

Haskell called time on his 17-year rugby career in May 2019 before signing with American MMA promoter Bellator three months later.

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