Al Iaquinta has filled in for Max Holloway to take on Khabib Nurmogomedov after it was determined that Holloway could not make the required weight of 155 pounds. Holloway, filling in on less than a week’s notice, was unable to make the weight according to officials. One has to wonder whether having Holloway come to […]
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McGregor detained by NYPD and more fallout from UFC 223 media day
Conor McGregor has been detained by the New York Police Department according to MMA Junkie as of Thursday night which brings an end to a tumultuous day for UFC 223. Three bouts have been cancelled due to McGregor’s actions at the Barclay’s Center. The UFC has issued a statement in light of the incident: “During […]
Conor McGregor sought after by NYPD after UFC 223 media day incident
Conor McGregor made his presence known at UFC 223 media day as he attacked a bus carrying UFC fighters as they were leaving the arena. Michael Chiesa was injured and is reportedly off the card this Saturday. McGregor and his entourage which included UFC fighter Artem Lobov made their way through the Barclays Center in […]
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No foolin’: Ferguson out, Holloway in to fight Khabib at UFC 223
Tony Ferguson is out of this Saturday’s main event against Khabib Nurmogomedov and Max Holloway has replaced the former interim champ on 6 days’ notice to vie for the UFC 223 lightweight title. Ferguson suffered an injury to his knee in what appears to be a non-training accident. The news comes on April 1st, which […]