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VIDEO | Anthony Pettis and Ali Abdelaziz allegedly separated by police
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis and Dominance MMA owner Ali Abdelaziz were forced to be separated at last night’s PFL event in Las Vegas. Late yesterday evening reports surfaced that there had been a physical altercation between Ali Abdelaziz and First Round Management Vice President Abe Kawa.
Cain Velasquez details retirement conversation with UFC President Dana White
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez shocked fans by appearing on WWE Smackdown and then announcing his retirement from MMA. Velasquez (14-3 MMA) arrived on the popular pro-wrestling program to confront his former UFC rival Brock Lesnar over recent actions involving ‘The Beast’ and Rey Mysterio.
Henry Cejudo takes aim at Conor McGregor, Max Holloway and Vasiliy Lomachenko
Adam Martin - October 12, 2019
UFC flyweight and bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo has set his aim high, calling out Conor McGregor and throwing shade at Max Holloway and Vasiliy Lomachenko. In a recent interview on ESPN’s Now or Never, Cejudo said that he wants to fight “Notorious.” Here’s what Cejudo said.
Report | Santiago Ponzinibbio forced out of UFC 245 fight with Robbie Lawler
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
December’s UFC 245 event has already taken a hit as Santiago Ponzinibbio has reportedly been forced out of his scheduled fight with Robbie Lawler. The news comes from MMAJunkie’s Mike Bohn who took to Twitter with the following information.
Report | Two of MMA's top managers involved in physical altercation
Chris Taylor - October 12, 2019
Two of the most prominent fighter managers in the sport of MMA were involved in a physical altercation in which battery was committed during Friday night’s PFL Event. Abe Kawa, who is the Vice President of First Round Management, told ESPN earlier today that Ali Abdelaziz, the CEO of Dominance MMA, approached him at Mandalay Bay and proceeded to slap him across the face.
Breaking! Cain Velasquez officially signs with WWE, retires from MMA
Adam Martin - October 11, 2019
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has officially signed a big-money, multi-year contract with the WWE. The deal will be announced at a press conference Friday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Marc Raimondi of ESPN confirmed the news.
Weili Zhang has US visa approved
Adam Martin - October 11, 2019
UFC women’s strawweight champion Weili Zhang has finally had her US visa approved, paving the way for her next fight to be in the United States. It was recently revealed that Zhang was having issued acquiring a US visa due to the recent conflicts in China. It looked like Zhang was going to have issues getting a visa, but according to Damon Martin of MMAFighting.com, that won’t be a hurdle any longer.
Israel Adesanya's coach says he will do what Jon Jones hasn't done and fight Stipe Miocic
Adam Martin - October 11, 2019
Israel Adesanya’s coach Eugene Bareman said “The Last Stylebender” will do what Jon Jones hasn’t done and that’s move to heavyweight to fight Stipe Miocic. Speaking to Submission Radio, Bareman criticized Jones for his reluctance to move up to the UFC heavyweight division despite fans and media calling him to move up in weight for years now. He said Adesanya would be willing to move up two weight divisions and take on Miocic if Jones doesn’t want to do so.
Conor McGregor appears in court over assault case, proceedings adjourned until November 1
Mike Pendleton - October 11, 2019
Former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor appeared in a Dublin court on Friday to face the assault charge stemming from a pub incident earlier this year. Last week, McGregor was served with a summons to appear in court over the charge. According to a report from the Irish Independent, McGregor’s stay in court lasted just a few minutes and by the request of his legal team, the proceedings were adjourned until November 1. Conor McGregor will now have just over three weeks to decide whether he would like to plea or have a trial if he chooses to contest his assault charge, which carries a maximum sentence of six months in prison, a fine, or potentially both.
Bibiano Fernandes motivated as ever for fourth fight with Kevin Belingon
Tom Taylor - October 11, 2019
ONE bantamweight champion Bibiano Fernandes is about to fight Kevin Belingon for the fourth time. The pair will collide with the bantamweight title on the line at ONE: Century this Sunday in Tokyo, Japan. Despite the fact that he’s once again preparing for a familiar foe, Fernandes says his focus hasn’t wavered.
Gilbert Burns wants another short notice fight in 2019
Harry Kettle - October 11, 2019
UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns has confirmed that he would be interested in another short notice fight before the end of 2019. Burns (17-3) has already fought three times this year and four times within the last 10 months, winning all four contests in the process. His most recent success came back at UFC Copenhagen just a few short weeks ago, where he was able to outwork Gunnar Nelson en-route to a unanimous decision victory.
Max Holloway and Stephen Thompson jokingly bid for 'NMF' title showdown
Harry Kettle - October 11, 2019
Max Holloway and Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson have had a little bit of fun with fans on social media by teasing the idea of an ‘NMF’ championship showdown. The back and forth started when Holloway channeled his inner Nate Diaz by imitating his now-famous speech directed at Conor McGregor from a few years back. Holloway took exception to Vicente Luque and Stephen Thompson fighting it out for the ‘Nicest Guy in MMA’ title, which was an obvious joke in response to the fact that on the same card at UFC 244, Nate Diaz will fight Jorge Masvidal for the baddest motherf***** championship.