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MMA glossary

mandatory challenger

Official mandatory challenger to a world champion, designated by an organization such as the WBC, whom the champion is required to face to defend his belt, even though the timing of the obligation may vary.

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Fiorot, Jourdain, Cissokho, Adiguzel and Chaumont in Interviews!
October 29, 2025 · Interview · 28 k views

Fiorot, Jourdain, Cissokho, Adiguzel and Chaumont in Interviews!

« So mandatory, for those who follow this show and are more into MMA than boxing, means you are the official mandatory challenger. You must face the champion but sometimes it is called right away, sometimes it is called further down the line. »

Animateur · at 1:29:44
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