Tag: Fire

Alistair Overeem Escapes ‘Huge Explosion’ In Albuquerque

UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem had quite the scare this week as he prepares for Saturday nights showdown with Fabricio Werdum. The Dutch heavyweight apparently escaped his hotel room in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a fire broke out in the Residence Inn. “I heard a big boom,” Overeem told the Albuquerque Journal. “I thought it was […]

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UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem had quite the scare this week as he prepares for Saturday nights showdown with Fabricio Werdum.

The Dutch heavyweight apparently escaped his hotel room in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a fire broke out in the Residence Inn.

“I heard a big boom,” Overeem told the Albuquerque Journal. “I thought it was nothing going on, but one of my teammates came and got me ‘we need to get out of here now.’”

There was a huge black cloud,” Overeem said of the building next door. “It was a little hectic, but I think the situation is under control now.”

Overeem is set to rematch Werdum for the third time at UFC 213 this weekend. The Brazilian submitted him the first time around under the PRIDE banner, while Overeem avenged that loss during his stint as Strikeforce heavyweight champion in 2011.

Thankfully the fire at Overeem’s hotel didn’t affect his health, as the longtime contender assured fans he is fine and ready to compete on Saturday night.

Overeem is looking to pick up his second win in a row after knocking out Mark Hunt following his title shot loss to Stipe Miocic at UFC 203.

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Conor McGregor Spits Fire on UFC 189 Call, Says Win Makes Him Rightful Champ

The UFC 189 media conference call had one star. It’s Conor McGregor’s world, Conor McGregor says. And July 11 is a mere formality. The oddsmakers and, you know, real life will have their say on that, but there’s no question McGregor stole the show on a call with MMA reporters Wednesday. Chad Mendes—announced a day […]

The UFC 189 media conference call had one star. It’s Conor McGregor’s world, Conor McGregor says. And July 11 is a mere formality. The oddsmakers and, you know, real life will have their say on that, but there’s no question McGregor stole the show on a call with MMA reporters Wednesday. Chad Mendes—announced a day […]

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Ronda Rousey Spits Fire at Presser in Brazil to Promote Fight with Bethe Correia

Ronda Rousey and her UFC 190 opponent, Bethe Correia, showed just how much they don’t like each other when they appeared at a media event Friday in Brazil. At the UFC 189 media event, the two promoted their upcoming bout, alongside Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor. Fielding questions from reporters, Rousey flat-out vowed revenge on Correia. “I […]

Ronda Rousey and her UFC 190 opponent, Bethe Correia, showed just how much they don’t like each other when they appeared at a media event Friday in Brazil. At the UFC 189 media event, the two promoted their upcoming bout, alongside Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor. Fielding questions from reporters, Rousey flat-out vowed revenge on Correia. “I […]

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Brian Stann Says UFC Had No Other Option Than to Fire Chael Sonnen

Don’t expect Brian Stann to come to the defense of his former opponent and colleague Chael Sonnen. The retired middleweight and Fox UFC analyst was asked on Twitter Monday if he thought Sonnen’s firing was “just,” and he said he thinks it was. According to Shaun Al-Shatti of MMA Fighting, Sonnen, who tested positive for […]

Don’t expect Brian Stann to come to the defense of his former opponent and colleague Chael Sonnen. The retired middleweight and Fox UFC analyst was asked on Twitter Monday if he thought Sonnen’s firing was “just,” and he said he thinks it was. According to Shaun Al-Shatti of MMA Fighting, Sonnen, who tested positive for […]

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The Fighting Life: The Fire of Dana White

Backstage, far from the turnstiles, tucked away off the main concourse inside Chicago’s United Center, the UFC has corralled a small group of journalists for an impromptu gathering. With the official media-day hoopla over and done with, the man everyone is eager to mix it up with will soon enter this makeshift space and make […]

Backstage, far from the turnstiles, tucked away off the main concourse inside Chicago’s United Center, the UFC has corralled a small group of journalists for an impromptu gathering. With the official media-day hoopla over and done with, the man everyone is eager to mix it up with will soon enter this makeshift space and make […]

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Fight Night 32: The Fire and Passion of Vitor Belfort

Vitor Belfort truly believes the best is yet to come. With the caliber of resume he carries and the legendary status he’s already achieved, to think the latest—and possibly last—chapter of his career will be the definitive one seems a bit skewed. Nevertheless, words and optimism aside, the 36-year-old former champion is putting concrete validation […]

Vitor Belfort truly believes the best is yet to come. With the caliber of resume he carries and the legendary status he’s already achieved, to think the latest—and possibly last—chapter of his career will be the definitive one seems a bit skewed. Nevertheless, words and optimism aside, the 36-year-old former champion is putting concrete validation […]

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