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The latest coverage from across combat sports.
NewsHunt pulled from UFC Fight Night 121 over medical concerns
“Due to medical concerns, heavyweight contender Mark Hunt has been removed from his UFC Fight Night main event bout against Marcin Tybura.”
NewsFollis: Weight cutting biggest health concern outside of head trauma
Robert Follis: “The biggest health concern for fighters outside of knockouts, and weight-cutting can also contribute to knockouts.”
NewsCejudo suffers burns escaping Nor Cal fire, fight will go on
Henry Cejudo: “I’m doing fine and my foot isn’t broken but I did burn my foot on the way down after jumping out the window.”
NewsHolobaugh suspended 9 months, win over Bessette changed to NC
The Nevada Athletic Commission unanimously voted to suspend featherweight Kurt Holobaugh for nine months for violating the prohibition on use of an IV to rehydrate.
NewsConor coach: The people want McGregor vs. Diaz, not Ferguson
Owen Roddy: “I think people would rather see Conor vs. Diaz. I just think it’s a more exciting fight for everybody.”
NewsCormier apologizes for insulting Johnson
Daniel Cormier: “I need to talk to Rumble and try to either apologize or make it right in some way, shape, or form. The reality is, I was wrong.”
NewsWhite: Jones couldn’t handle being rich, famous, world champion
Dana White: “Can he handle the pressure and all the stuff that goes along with being a world champion? With being famous? With being rich? And that question got answered.”
One of Burnett’s attackers got probation, shot two more people
Full card revealed for ONE: Hero’s Dream on Nov. 3
Muay Thai security guard utilizes art with FEROCIOUS shot
UFC star Kevin Lee in HEATED sparring session at Mayweather’s gym
Fighter unable to walk due to weight cut, allowed to fight
