Deaths in Family from COVID-19 Forced Rose Namajunas Off UFC 249
Just days ago, word broke that Rose Namajunas had withdrawn from UFC 249. Today, we know why. Namajunas' management company, Sucker Punch Entertainment, released a brief statement regarding the matter. And it's clear that "Thug Rose" has been hit particularly...
UFC’s Dutch Broadcast Partner Refuses to Air UFC 249 on Ethical Grounds
Talpa pulls plug on PPV card, other events during pandemic. The UFC has come under heavy fire for its decision to push forward with UFC 249 in just over a week's time. While the coronavirus has shut down nearly all...
Former UFC Kings Cruz and Edgar Look to Replace Aldo at UFC 250
A couple of former UFC champions have emerged looking to capture an opportunity to go to battle with Henry Cejudo at UFC 250. That comes as Jose Aldo seems to be out of the May 9 title fight. It didn’t...
Bellator, WSOF Veteran Isaiah Chapman Killed in Ohio
Sad news for MMA fans, as Bellator MMA and World Series of Fighting veteran Isaiah Chapman has died. Chapman, 30, was reportedly killed Tuesday, shot in front of his Akron, Ohio home. Police responding to a call of shots fired...
Report: Rose Namajunas Out of UFC 249 Bout with Jessica Andrade
Brazilian outlet Combate reports that Rose Namajunas is out of her upcoming bout with Jessica Andrade at UFC 249 on April 18 due to undisclosed reasons. Former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is reportedly out of her bout with Jessica Andrade...
UFC 249 Location Set in California Tribal Land Casino
Dana White has pulled some strings to ensure UFC 249 takes place, securing the Tachi Palace Resort Casino in tribal land located in California. Jeff Sherwood, the founder of Sherdog.com, first reported the location of UFC 249. It was later...
UFC: Ion Cutelaba Set to Fight Ovince Saint Preux on April 25
The possible first UFC event on Fight Island has added an intriguing light heavyweight bout between Ion Cutelaba and Ovince Saint Preux. MMA Fighting first reported the addition to UFC Fight Night 173, the first fight night event expected to...
Anthony Smith Fends Off Home Invader, Suspect Charged
There are dumb criminals, and then there are ones dumb enough to break into the home of a UFC fighter. That was the case Monday, in a scary incident for Anthony Smith. All joking aside, Smith, a UFC light heavyweight...
Dana White Securing a Private Island, Keeps UFC 249 Location Secret
While the mainland venue for UFC 249 remains a secret, UFC President Dana White tells TMZ Sports that he is close to securing a private island to host international fights as well. UFC President Dana White, amidst the backdrop of...
Bellator Welterweight Erick Silva, Family Test Positive for COVID-19
Former UFC and current Bellator MMA athlete Erick Silva has tested positive for COVID-19. The fighter revealed the news to Brazil's Combate on Monday. Not only that, but his entire family, including his young children, are battling the disease. Silva,...
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