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UFC Singapore Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - October 26, 2019
A key welterweight bout featuring division standouts 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.
Dan Hardy ranks the 10 baddest motherf***ers in UFC history
Thomas Taylor - October 25, 2019
Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal were expected to battle for the UFC’s first and only BMF title at UFC 244, scheduled for November 2 in New York. Regrettably, Diaz has had a run-in with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), which has cast doubt on this main event contest. While this bout is now in jeopardy, former UFC welterweight contender Dan Hardy — a notable BMF in his own right — has decided to rank the 10 baddest motherf**kers in UFC history.
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.
ONE: Dawn of Valor results and highlights - John Lineker wins debut, Kiamrian Abbasov captures title
Tom Taylor - October 25, 2019
On Friday, ONE Championship returned to our screens with ONE: Dawn of Valor out of Jakarta, Indonesia. The card boasted a number of interesting attractions, including the promotional debut of John Lineker, who took on the ferocious Muin Gafurov, as well as a ONE lightweight kickboxing title rematch between champ Regian Eersel and challenger Nieky Holzken, and a ONE welterweight title fight between champ Zebaztian Kadestam and challenger Kiamrian Abbasov.
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.
Justin Gaethje rips 'little coward' Conor McGregor after comeback announcement
Tom Taylor - October 25, 2019
On Thursday, former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor laid out plans for a comeback, starting on January 18. While McGregor didn’t specify an opponent for his next fight, ESPN reporter Ariel Helwani subsequently clarified that Donald Cerrone is the most likely option for the Irishman’s next fight, while Justin Gaethje is also a possibility. Gaethje has caught wind of this news, and doesn’t seem happy that he’s the second priority after Cerrone. He did, after all, beat Cerrone just a few weeks ago.
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.
Maycee Barber responds to Paige VanZant turning down fight
Adam Martin - October 24, 2019
UFC women’s flyweight contender Maycee Barber has responded to the reports that Paige VanZant has turned down a fight against her. Maycee Barber posted a video on her Instagram where she explained to PVZ why she wants to fight her. Here’s what Barber said.
MMA pros send their well-wishes to Randy Couture following heart attack
Adam Martin - October 24, 2019
The MMA world was shaken on Thursday when news broke that UFC legend Randy Couture had suffered a heart attack on Wednesday after a workout in Los Angeles. Couture is expected to fully recover from the scare, but nevertheless his fellow fighters took to social media to send their well-wishes to the UFC Hall of Famer. Below is a snippet of what some of the support Randy Couture received today on social media.
UFC Singapore: How And When To Watch
Natasha Hooper - October 24, 2019
UFC Singapore takes place this weekend on Saturday, 26 October 2019. In the main-event, expert grappler Demian Maia will be squaring off against the former Bellator and ONE champion, Ben Askren.