What was supposed to be an exciting battle at strawweight between Alexa Grasso and Claudia Gadelha, ended up being footage left on the cutting room floor as Grasso missed weight by 5 and a 1/2 pounds and the Nevada Commission pulled the fight because at strawweight there cannot be more than a 3-pound disparity between competitors. Gadelha wanted to make sure that everybody … [Read more...] about Claudia Gadelha Issues Statement On UFC 246 Cancellation
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UFC 246: Gadelha vs. Grasso Cancelled As Grasso Missed Weight By 5.5lbs
The strawweight bout between Alexa Grasso and Claudia Gadelha has been scrapped from tomorrow night's card by the Nevada State Athletic Commission due to the major mishap by Grasso on the scale this morning Where she hit the scale 5 and a 1/2 pounds over the strawweight limit of 116lbs. Under the Nevada athletic commission rules, there can be no more than a 3-pound … [Read more...] about UFC 246: Gadelha vs. Grasso Cancelled As Grasso Missed Weight By 5.5lbs
UFC 246 Official Weigh-In Results: Alexa Grasso Misses The Target By 5.5 Pounds
The UFC 246 weigh-in is finally here! 12 fights have been booked to start the new year for the UFC, with the main event featuring the winningest fighter in the history of the promotion Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone taking on the biggest star in the sport in former Featherweight and Lightweight champion "The Notorious" Conor McGregor who returns from a 15-month layoff. Alexa Grasso … [Read more...] about UFC 246 Official Weigh-In Results: Alexa Grasso Misses The Target By 5.5 Pounds
Can The ‘New’ Conor McGregor Fight Like The Old Conor McGregor?
Yesterday the UFC held a press conference for this Saturday night's UFC 246 and the guests of honor were the two fighters in the main event Donald Cerrone and Conor McGregor. Yesterday's press conference had a strange feel around it including the fact that it started on time which is not something we are used to with McGregor. He was actually in the building 20 minutes ahead … [Read more...] about Can The ‘New’ Conor McGregor Fight Like The Old Conor McGregor?
UFC 246 Bout Between Chas Skelly and Grant Dawson Cancelled
Earlier today on social media Grant Dawson announced that his bout this Saturday night with Chas Skelly was canceled due to circumstances out of his control. I'm heartbroken to report I won't be fighting this weekend at UFC 246 due to circumstances out of my control. I'd like to apologize to everyone who was looking forward to this fight. We are working with the UFC to … [Read more...] about UFC 246 Bout Between Chas Skelly and Grant Dawson Cancelled