Month: September 2020

After ‘being put through hell,’ Dequan Townsend putting tragedies aside until after UFC on ESPN 16 Dequan Townsend almost quit fighting altogether before UFC on ESPN 16. Throughout his life, Townsend (21-11 MMA, 0-3 UFC) has battled various levels of adversity. From losing his son to cancer to entering a drug program after testing positive […]

Dana White: Khabib pulled plug on coaching ‘TUF 29’ vs. Conor McGregor after message leak Dana White says he had his coaches set for the revival of “The Ultimate Fighter” – until Khabib Nurmagomedov pulled the plug over leaked direct messages. According to the UFC president, the promotion had pegged Nurmagomedov (28-0 MMA, 12-0 UFC) […]

Daughter of Frank Mir signs with First Round Management, set for pro MMA debut at age 17 Bella Mir, the daughter of former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir, has signed with First Round Management and is set to make her MMA debut. Just 17 years old, Bella Mir has officially signed her deal with FRM, […]

Conor McGregor announces “martial arts sparring match” with Dustin Poirier Conor McGregor has announced a December 12 “martial arts sparring match” with fellow UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier. McGregor and Poirier have been linked in recent days after the Irishman invited his American rival to Dublin to compete in a charity exhibition match. December 12th […]

Dana White on Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier: “We offered them a fight” UFC President Dana White claims that he’s offered UFC lightweight contenders Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier a fight. McGregor and Poirier have been linked this week after the Irishman invited his American rival to Dublin to compete in a charity exhibition match. […]

Carlos Condit welcomes rematch with Nick Diaz to “settle the score” Former UFC interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit says he is open to a rematch with former rival Nick Diaz to “settle the score.” Condit returns to the Octagon this Saturday at UFC on ESPN 16 when he takes on former TUF winner Court McGee. […]

Christian Edwards, Kyle Crutchmer Among Additions to Bellator 249 Preliminary Card Unbeaten prospects Christian Edwards and Kyle Crutchmer are among the notable additions to the Bellator 249 preliminary lineup. https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Christian-Edwards-Kyle-Crutchmer-Among-Additions-to-Bellator-249-Preliminary-Card-175397