Tag: Michael Chiesa

‘UFC 223 Embedded’ Video Shows New Angles of Conor McGregor Bus Attack

UFC released behind-the-scenes footage of Conor McGregor’s bus attack at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Thursday that showed the scene inside and outside of the vehicle when the Irishman …

UFC released behind-the-scenes footage of Conor McGregor’s bus attack at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Thursday that showed the scene inside and outside of the vehicle when the Irishman …

Dana White: UFC Will Pay Fighters Who Lost Bout After Conor McGregor Attack

The UFC 223 fight card is in total disarray after the Conor McGregor incident during Thursday’s media event, but UFC President Dana White said those who are no longer fighting will be paid…

The UFC 223 fight card is in total disarray after the Conor McGregor incident during Thursday’s media event, but UFC President Dana White said those who are no longer fighting will be paid…

Dana White Confirms Al Iaquinta Can Also Win Lightweight Title At UFC 223

Earlier today, the main event for tomorrow’s (Sat., April 7, 2018) UFC 223 from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, was thrown into an outright mess when featherweight champion Max Holloway was forced out of his short-notice lightweight title fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov. The UFC worked through many twists and turns to find a replacement […]

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Earlier today, the main event for tomorrow’s (Sat., April 7, 2018) UFC 223 from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, was thrown into an outright mess when featherweight champion Max Holloway was forced out of his short-notice lightweight title fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov.

The UFC worked through many twists and turns to find a replacement for “Blessed,” and after much consideration, No. 11-ranked ‘Ragin” Al Iaquinta was chosen as “The Eagle’s” unlikely rival.

The catch was, however, that he could not win the title considering he had weighed in for his scheduled fight with Paul Felder at 155.2 pounds – 0.2 over the title bout limit – with his underwear on because he thought he had to be under 156 for a non-title fight.

Only Khabib could win the belt, but UFC President Dana White refuted that notion at the outset of today’s UFC 25th-Anniversary Presser, revealing that Iaquinta made weight when the commission weighed his underwear:

“The problem with Al was, he was 155.2, which isn’t fight, that was with his underwear on. The commission literally weighed his underwear, and they were .2, so he made weight.”

Pressed if that meant “Ragin’ Al” could also win the title, White said he could – even if it wasn’t necessarily sanctioned by the commission – because if he beat the undefeated Nurmagomedov, everyone would know he was the one and only champion:

“It is on the line, so the title is on the line. As far as the commission goes, Khabib is the one who is eligible for the title, but obviously, if “Ragin Al” wins this fight, he’s the champ. If you beat the man, you are the man, so.

“We as fans, and as fight fans, and as the people, know who the champ is if you win the fight. I mean if you win the fight, you’re the champ. To be the man, you beat the man, and if you beat the man, it’s hard to deny that he’s not the champion, so all technicalities, we will figure out after the fight.”

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Conor McGregor Arraigned Friday After Arrest; Next Court Date June 14

Conor McGregor was arraigned at a Brooklyn courthouse on Friday after he was charged with three counts of assault and one count of criminal mischief stemming from Thursday’s bus attack at Barclays Center…

Conor McGregor was arraigned at a Brooklyn courthouse on Friday after he was charged with three counts of assault and one count of criminal mischief stemming from Thursday’s bus attack at Barclays Center…

Khabib vs. Al Iaquinta Finalized For UFC 223

Following an all-out soap opera that was set into motion earlier today when featherweight champion Max Holloway was forced out of his short-notice lightweight title fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov at tomorrow’s (April 7, 2018) UFC 223 from Brooklyn, New York, “The Eagle” finally has a new opponent for the featured bout. First, it was former […]

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Following an all-out soap opera that was set into motion earlier today when featherweight champion Max Holloway was forced out of his short-notice lightweight title fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov at tomorrow’s (April 7, 2018) UFC 223 from Brooklyn, New York, “The Eagle” finally has a new opponent for the featured bout.

First, it was former champion Anthony Pettis who was tabbed to replace Holloway, but the UFC reportedly would not agree to “Showtime’s” asking price. Next up was rising contender Paul Felder, who was scheduled to meet Al Iaquinta at the pay-per-view event, but that fight was denied by the NYSAC because Felder was unranked.

The event was running low on viable 155-pound competition after Pettis’ original foe Michael Chiesa was forced off the card due to lacerations suffered in Conor McGregor’s bus attack at Barclays Center yesterday, leaving only Iaquinta, who weighed in at 155.2 pounds – 0.2 of a pound over the championship limit – at early weigh-ins.

But apparently, that wasn’t enough to keep him from stepping into the main as an unlikely challenger.

Word arrived via Ariel Helwani his afternoon (Fri. April 6, 2018) that Iaquinta will face Khabib in the UFC 223 main event tomorrow night, signifying a wholly unexpected rise for the Long Islander:

Iaquinta won’t be able to win the belt, however, as he weighed in at 155.2 pounds earlier in the day, albeit with his underwear on.

Nurmagomedov will be able to win the gold, however:

According to Helwani, Iaquinta definitely would have made the title fight weight, as we only 0.2 over in his underwear and weighed in early, but no one could have seen the necessity unfolding:

UFC 223 finally has a main event, even if it took what can legitimately be called the most hectic week in UFC history.

I guess it’s all part of the fight game, fans. Stay tuned for what will certainly be more big news surrounding UFC 223 tonight.

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Conor McGregor Bail Set After Assault Arrest; Allowed to Return to Ireland

After being arrested for his actions during UFC 223 media day, Conor McGregor will, in fact, be allowed to return to Ireland as part of his bail package. Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting…

After being arrested for his actions during UFC 223 media day, Conor McGregor will, in fact, be allowed to return to Ireland as part of his bail package. Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting…