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Talk of the introduction of a 165-pound division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship isn’t seeming to go away, and it was again brought up by reporters at the recent UFC seasonal press conference, where UFC President Dana White forced to cool down any speculation.
Tony Ferguson recently came out issuing a warning to the Ultimate Fighting Championship 155-pound division, declaring he had been cleared to fight after recent personal issues. However, UFC President Dana White is still unsure of his return to action.
Robbie Lawler’s return to the Octagon last month at UFC 235 didn’t go as planned, as he lost via submission to a bulldog choke against undefeated newcomer Ben Askren.
Burt Watson, the man once dubbed as the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s “Babysitter to the Stars” by commentator Joe Rogan, is starting his own mixed martial arts promotion.
Burt Watson, the man once dubbed as the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s “Babysitter to the Stars” by commentator Joe Rogan, is starting his own mixed martial arts promotion.
The UFC 236 prelims attracted 893,000 viewers to ESPN, according to ShowBuzz Daily.
UFC veteran Leslie Smith has signed a contract with Bellator MMA.
The stakes have been raised for Invicta FC’s upcoming strawweight tournament.
Melvin Manhoef will face Kent Kauppinen in a light heavyweight duel at Bellator London on June 22.
UFC President Dana White continues to receive criticism for the promotion’s insistence on handing out interim belts while a division’s champion is sidelined, but he’s perfectly willing to explain the thought process behind the practice.