matchmaker
noun
match·mak·er
ˈmach-ˌmā-kər 
: one that arranges a match
especially
: one who tries to bring two unmarried individuals together in an attempt to promote a marriage
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There's a good chance the UFC matchmakers will walk away from tonight's UFC 307 fight card knowing who will next compete for the UFC women's bantamweight title.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
The couple first met in 2022, after a few of their mutual friends played matchmaker.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
Jan reportedly met with a matchmaker who arranged a first meeting between Haidari and Halimi in June 2019.
—Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
However, an impressive victory over the fighter who many think should be the next title challenger will mean something to the UFC matchmakers.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
The couple first met in 2022, after a few of their mutual friends played matchmaker.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
Jan reportedly met with a matchmaker who arranged a first meeting between Haidari and Halimi in June 2019.
—Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
However, an impressive victory over the fighter who many think should be the next title challenger will mean something to the UFC matchmakers.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Matchmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchmaker. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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