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Former Edmonton MMA fighter recovering from rare neurological disease
By Albert Delitala Digital Journalist
A former Edmonton mixed martial arts fighter is facing a new type of battle, after spending months in hospital with a rare neurological condition. Continue reading
Man’s attempt to rob UFC fighter Polyana Viana ends in predictably bloody fashion
A would-be mugger in Brazil was reportedly left battered and bruised after picking out a UFC fighter of all people as a target for an alleged robbery attempt. Continue reading
UFC 231 highlights Canadian fan base, proves Toronto is a moneymaker for UFC
In total, 19,039 fans took in the event, with the UFC earning $3.28 million, its most successful gate at the facility. That figure is before pay-per-view buys, not to mention the tens of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise and apparel sold inside the venue. Continue reading
Holloway defeats Ortega in UFC 231 as Canadian fighters go 3 for 6
A new champion was also crowned in the women’s flyweight division as Canadian fighters put forth a strong showing at UFC 231 in Toronto. Continue reading
From mechanical engineer to UFC fighter, Winnipeg’s Brad Katona living the dream
Winnipeg’s Brad Katona will face Matthew Lopez on the undercard of UFC 231 on Saturday. Continue reading
Full contact with Elias ‘The Spartan’ Theodorou ahead of UFC 231
Just before his Middleweight bout at UFC 231, Mixed Martial Artist Elias Theodorou talks medical cannabis and being a ring boy. Continue reading
Full contact with Olivier ‘The Canadian Gangster’ Aubin-Mercier ahead of UFC 231
Montreal MMA fighter Oliver Aubin-Mercier discusses everything from slingshot hunting to podcast hosting ahead of his lightweight bout at UFC 231. Continue reading
MMA fighter Cynthia Calvillo shaky, struggles to stand during UFC weigh-in
The strawweight MMA contender appeared shaky as she moved across the stage and once on the scale appeared to lose her balance. Continue reading
Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov to be suspended following UFC 229 post-fight brawl
A hearing is slated for Oct. 24. The Nevada Athletic Commission will vote at that time whether the two should be indefinitely suspended pending results of the investigation. Continue reading
Brawl breaks out after Khabib submits McGregor at UFC 229
A seminal moment in mixed martial arts was immediately overshadowed by a tawdry ending Saturday night when the UFC’s infuriated lightweight champion took his conflict with McGregor beyond their bout. Continue reading