Senaste nytt
This Morning’s MMA News In Short: Conor McGregor narrowly avoids jail
Photo: USA Today Sports and Instagram
Get updated with the latest MMA news from the world of combat sports on Frontkick. We will provide the morning’s news in short!
McGregor avoids jail for dangerous driving incident
In March 2022, UFC superstar Conor McGregor was arrested for dangerous driving in Dublin. Police reportedly drove 160 km/h (99 mph) to catch him.
On Tuesday, a judge imposed punishments, but no jail time, on the former UFC champion. That’s according to the Irish Mirror.
Page wants Burns
Michael Page would like to fight one more time before the end of the year.
“One hundred percent I want to try and get back towards the end of the year,” Page said during a recent fan Q&A. “I’m not sure exactly when, but towards the end of the year I definitely want to try and get one more in before the start of the new year. Who? Who did you say? Let’s go, Gilbert Burns.”
Former UFC fighter makes Muay Thai debut
Former UFC fighter John Lineker will make his muay Thai debut on September 7 at ONE 168. He will face Asa Ten Pow at Ball Arena in Denver. Ten Pow is a former Glory Kickboxer.
Eddie Hearn cismisses claims of easy matchup
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn insists that Canelo Alvarez isn’t choosing an easy fight with his selection of Edgar Berlanga for his next title defense. He claims Berlanga is mandatory for Canelo’s WBA and is the best option around.
Vera: Going to make ”an example” of Figueiredo
Former bantamweight title challenger Marlon Vera is ready to his rebuild his career on Saturday’s UFC event. He comes from a title fight loss to Sean O’ Malley.
“He’s a great fighter,” Vera said. “He seems like he punches hard, seems like he’s a strong guy. He’s been using a lot of his jiu-jitsu and wrestling lately, so maybe he feels that the power and size difference is too much.”
