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Gilbert Burns tells UFC not to cut Ben Askren so he can fight him instead
Adam Martin - October 26, 2019
UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns is pleading with the UFC matchmakers not to cut Ben Askren in the wake of his third-round submission loss to Demian Maia at UFC Singapore. Gilbert Burns and Ben Askren have spoken about a potential grappling superfight in the past, but Burns seems much more interested in facing Askren in the Octagon. After losing to Maia, Askren is now just 1-2 in the UFC and at a very real risk of being released. Burns hopes that doesn’t happen, at least until he gets a chance to put his hands on him.
Ben Askren reflects after submission loss to Demian Maia at UFC Singapore
Chris Taylor - October 26, 2019
Ben Askren was hoping that a win over submission ace Demian Maia at today’s UFC Singapore event would put him right back into welterweight title contention. Unfortunately for ‘Funky’, things did not go according to plan against the Brazilian submission specialist.
Pros react to Demian Maia stopping Ben Askren at UFC Singapore
Chris Taylor - October 26, 2019
A welterweight bout between Ben Askren and Demian Maia headlined today’s UFC Singapore event. Askren was returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering the first loss of his career in devastating fashion to Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239 in July.
UFC Singapore Results: Demian Maia sleeps Ben Askren (Video)
Chris Taylor - October 26, 2019
A key welterweight bout between Ben Askren and Demian Maia headlines today’s UFC Singapore event. Askren will be returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering the first loss of his career in devastating fashion to Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239 in July.
Pro fighters react after Nate Diaz gets exonerated by USADA
Chris Taylor - October 25, 2019
Earlier this evening it was announced that USADA had cleared Nate Diaz of any wrongdoing and the Stockton native was now eligible to compete at UFC 244. Diaz had taken to Twitter earlier in the week claiming that he was no longer fighting in New York because he had been flagged by USADA. However, UFC President Dana White assured fans tonight that the fight between ‘The Stockton Slugger’ and ‘Gamebred’ is still a go for UFC 244.
Breaking! Nate Diaz cleared by USADA, expected to fight at UFC 244
Christopher Taylor - October 25, 2019
Nate Diaz has been cleared of any wrongdoing by USADA and is expected to fight Jorge Masvidal as scheduled at UFC 244. The terrific news come from ESPN’s Brett Okamoto who took to Twitter with the following information.
MMA Community reacts to Frank Mir's decision win over Roy Nelson
Cole Shelton - October 25, 2019
Frank Mir and Roy Nelson collided in the main event of Bellator 231 with both fighters on a recent losing skid. Frank Mir (18-13) is on a four-fight losing streak and is 2-8 in his last 10. He is also searching for his first Bellator win after losing by TKO to Fedor Emelianenko and Javy Ayala. His last win was a knockout over Todd Duffee in 2015.
Bellator 231 Results and Highlights
Cole Shelton - October 25, 2019
Frank Mir and Roy Nelson are looking to snap their respective losing streaks in the main event of Bellator 231. Tonight’s event headliner will serve as a rematch, as Mir and Nelson first collided in 2011, with the former UFC champion emerging victorious. Since their fight in the UFC, both fighters have had mixed results, especially as of late.
VIDEO | Fan throws bottle at Conor McGregor at Moscow event
Tom Taylor - October 25, 2019
Conor McGregor has received a warm welcome in Moscow — for the most part. During an engagement at the Ritz-Carlton hotel, McGregor was berated by an angry fan who eventually threw a bottle at him. Flaunting the reflexes he’s owned over a lifetime in the fight game, however, McGregor deftly avoided this attack. See it below (via RT Sport).
Randy Couture issues statement following heart attack scare: 'I have not kicked the bucket yet'
Adam Martin - October 25, 2019
UFC legend and Hall of Famer Randy Couture has issued a statement following a heart attack he suffered on Wednesday in Los Angeles. In the statement, Randy Couture told fans he was feeling better following the scare. Check out the full statement from “The Natural” below (h/t MMAFighting.com).
Kevin Lee gives prediction for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson matchup
Cole Shelton - October 25, 2019
One fight many fans want to see is Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson. Many believe “El Cucuy” is the toughest fight for the undefeated Dagestani champion in Nurmagomedov. Yet he bout has still yet to happen despite being scheduled four times.
Adult film star Orion Starr set for Bellator MMA debut
Harry Kettle - October 25, 2019
Adult film star Orion Starr is set to make her professional mixed martial arts debut at Bellator 231 later tonight. Starr, whose real name is Rebecca Bryggman, first made the announcement back in late September. However, the story only seems to have gained traction in the last few days as we get closer and closer to her debut.
Nick Diaz goes after Dustin Poirier for taking shots at his brother Nate
Tom Taylor - October 25, 2019
Not long after Nate Diaz announced that an adverse United States Anti-Doping Agency test result had forced him out of his UFC 244 main event battle with Jorge Masvidal, Dustin Poirier took to social media to share his thoughts on the situation. Poirier, who was briefly targeted to fight Diaz late last year, was fresh out of surgery. Despite his condition, he did not hold back.
Leon Edwards claims he isn't backup fighter for Masvidal-Diaz
Tom Taylor - October 25, 2019
Yesterday evening, news surfaced that Nate Diaz is likely out of his UFC 244 main event battle with Jorge Masvidal. Shortly after that news surfaced, it was reported the English welterweight contender Leon Edwards could be on tap to replace Diaz against Masvidal. Been told the UFC have had a replacement on standby in case of injury or unforeseen circumstances scuppering Jorge Masvidal vs Nate Diaz.
Report | Bellator signs Sergio Pettis
Adam Martin - October 25, 2019
Bellator MMA has reportedly signed former UFC flyweight and bantamweight contender Sergio Pettis to a multi-fight contract. Sergio Pettis recently became a free agent when his UFC contract ran out. He decided to test the free-agent market, and evidently Bellator came up with the best offer for his services.
Walt Harris asks public for help finding missing daughter
Adam Martin - October 25, 2019
Aniah Blanchard, the daughter of UFC heavyweight contender Walt Harris is missing, and “The Big Ticket” is asking the public for help finding her. On Friday, Walt Harris posted a message on his social media channels pleading with the public for help finding his missing 19-year-old daughter Aniah, who is missing in Auburn, Alabama.
Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren join forces to bash Kamaru Usman
Tom Taylor - October 25, 2019
Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren have never gotten along, but that doesn’t mean they can’t come together to roast a mutual nemesis. The enemy of my enemy is my friend, as they say.
Jon Jones offers USADA advice to Sean O'Malley
Harry Kettle - October 25, 2019
Controversial UFC star Jon Jones has offered some advice to Sean O’Malley regarding the United States Anti-Doping Agency. Jones has taken it upon himself to use the ongoing USADA situation with Nate Diaz in order to give his own thoughts on the organization, once again claiming that he considered himself to be innocent despite a series of past indiscretions.