Don’t be too surprised if you see another Northcutt competing under the UFC’s banner soon. UFC welterweight and lightweight competitor Sage Northcutt has made quite the name for himself in the promotion after being discovered on UFC President Dana White’s ‘Lookin For A Fight’, and his older sister, Colbey, may soon get that same opportunity.
Don’t be too surprised if you see another Northcutt competing under the UFC’s banner soon.
UFC welterweight and lightweight competitor Sage Northcutt has made quite the name for himself in the promotion after being discovered on UFC President Dana White’s ‘Lookin For A Fight’, and his older sister, Colbey, may soon get that same opportunity.
Colbey Northcutt is all set to make her professional mixed martial arts (MMA) debut this June for the Legacy Fighting Alliance, per a report from MMA Fighting. Colbey’s opponent has yet to be announced and it is not yet known which of the four cards LFA has set for June will play host to Northcutt’s debut.
Since the age of seven-years-old Colbey Northcutt has been training MMA. Her father, Mark, stated that his daughter has won multiple titles in both point and continuous fighting, in addition to being named Black Belt Magazine’s Competitor of the Year in 2009
To complement her seasoned striking game, Northcutt is also a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and has amassed a 4-1 record as an amateur fighter. Northcutt, however, hasn’t competed since 2014 after taking some time off to focus on her academic career.
For those Sage Northcutt fans out there, “Super” isn’t feeling all too super right now. Northcutt’s father, Mark, told MMA Fighting that his son will need to have his tonsils removed after they were damaged during a bout with strep throat. “His tonsils were damaged from the first (strep throat illness) and had little pits […]
For those Sage Northcutt fans out there, “Super” isn’t feeling all too super right now. Northcutt’s father, Mark, told MMA Fighting that his son will need to have his tonsils removed after they were damaged during a bout with strep throat. “His tonsils were damaged from the first (strep throat illness) and had little pits […]
Max Holloway and Sage Northcutt formed a formidable tag-team partnership on Thursday night. ‘Blessed’ and ‘Super’ were guests of the Houston Rockets’ during their Thursday night broadcasted NBA game against Atlanta Hawks. The Rockets’ mascot [Clutch] felt the impact of dealing with the two, taking a beating in the process. Both fighters are not exactly experiencing a parity in fortunes in the […]
Max Holloway and Sage Northcutt formed a formidable tag-team partnership on Thursday night. ‘Blessed’ and ‘Super’ were guests of the Houston Rockets’ during their Thursday night broadcasted NBA game against Atlanta Hawks. The Rockets’ mascot [Clutch] felt the impact of dealing with the two, taking a beating in the process. Both fighters are not exactly experiencing a parity in fortunes in the […]
Sage Northcutt is returning to the only weight class he’s found success in the UFC. After two submission losses in his last two fights – both of which occurred at 17 pounds – the touted prospect confirmed on this week’s The MMA Hour he would be returning to lightweight for his next fight, a division he
Sage Northcutt is returning to the only weight class he’s found success in the UFC.
After two submission losses in his last two fights – both of which occurred at 17 pounds – the touted prospect confirmed on this week’s The MMA Hour he would be returning to lightweight for his next fight, a division he called his natural home in MMA:
“You know, obviously, anytime you lose you learn from it,” he said on Monday. “Not that you regret it but it’s a learning experience, and I’ll be back down at 155 now. I’m a natural 155er. So, that’ll be a good weight class for me.”
Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada for USA TODAY Sports
Northcutt most recently faltered in his heavily hyped bout with fellow “Looking For A Fight” product Mickey Gall at last December’s UFC on FOX 22, a bout where “Super” Sage got fans buzzing about his in-cage trash talk online before getting dropped and choked out yet again. Northcutt lost his first 170-pound bout to late replacement Bryan Barberena, prompting a move back to lightweight for a decision win over Enrique Marin at 2016’s UFC 200.
Many were quick to slam his lack of submission defense after both fights, pointing out that he seems to tap out rather quickly and would benefit from a camp change from his scattershot approach to training in Texas to a more respected and established MMA camp. That has recently lead to the 20-year-old heading to frigid Milwaukee to train with UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley for his next bout, a move that can only help his chances to fulfill the supposedly massive potential he displayed in his first two UFC bouts.
When he does return, he knows it’s going to be at his original, more natural weight class – and he hopes it will be coming in the next few months:
“[I don’t have an] exactly a set date, but maybe sometime in the next three months, four months, and back at 155. So I’ll be learning the most I can until then, and improving.”
When Sage Northcutt entered the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), he did so with some buzz. The fighter who was first mistaken for a model by UFC President Dana White and former champion Matt Serra, earned a UFC contract on “Lookin’ For a Fight.” While “Super” was successful in his first two bouts, both of them […]
When Sage Northcutt entered the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), he did so with some buzz. The fighter who was first mistaken for a model by UFC President Dana White and former champion Matt Serra, earned a UFC contract on “Lookin’ For a Fight.” While “Super” was successful in his first two bouts, both of them […]
Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) stalwart Dillon Danis is no stranger to headlines. Danis has had his share of media attention despite not stepping foot inside the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Octagon. If you didn’t know him for his championship wins in Abu Dhabi, World No Gi, and Pan American, then you knew him when current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor enlisted his services for UFC 202.
Danis raised some eyebrows when he told Ariel Helwani he’d be willing to fight Nate Diaz in mixed martial arts (MMA) back in August. You can see the interview from that edition of The MMA Hour above.
It’s no secret that Danis is confident in his abilities. The BJJ black belt has his sights set on the UFC despite not having an MMA bout on his resume. He visited Helwani once again (via MMAFighting) to discuss his future plans and potential opponents. One name that stuck out to him was Sage Northcutt.
“That would be an easy fight (against Northcutt). Just to get in there. That would be a good, easy one to just get out of the way. Beat someone that has a decent name.”
Northcutt has been under the microscope following his submission loss to Mickey Gall at UFC on FOX 22. He’s lost two of his last three bouts, and his win at UFC 200 against Enrique Marin was anything but “Super.” With both his losses coming by submission, it’s hard to imagine his next bout will be against a BJJ master.
While the BJJ skills of Danis can’t be denied, many questions loom. Fans and analysts wonder if he can grasp the stand-up, wrestling, fight IQ, and many other aspects of professional MMA. One thing that Danis has going for him is time. He’s only 23 and trains with the No. 2 ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
Danis likes his chances and says he can make an impact immediately.
“I honestly think I can go my first fight in the UFC, and I think I would dominate. I say that 100 percent being fact. I’m not a stupid person and I know what I’m capable of. I know who I’ve trained with, and I know what I’ve seen.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lp6q-VoARU
Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) stalwart Dillon Danis is no stranger to headlines. Danis has had his share of media attention despite not stepping foot inside the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Octagon. If you didn’t know him for his championship wins in Abu Dhabi, World No Gi, and Pan American, then you knew him when current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor enlisted his services for UFC 202.
Danis raised some eyebrows when he told Ariel Helwani he’d be willing to fight Nate Diaz in mixed martial arts (MMA) back in August. You can see the interview from that edition of The MMA Hour above.
It’s no secret that Danis is confident in his abilities. The BJJ black belt has his sights set on the UFC despite not having an MMA bout on his resume. He visited Helwani once again (via MMAFighting) to discuss his future plans and potential opponents. One name that stuck out to him was Sage Northcutt.
“That would be an easy fight (against Northcutt). Just to get in there. That would be a good, easy one to just get out of the way. Beat someone that has a decent name.”
Northcutt has been under the microscope following his submission loss to Mickey Gall at UFC on FOX 22. He’s lost two of his last three bouts, and his win at UFC 200 against Enrique Marin was anything but “Super.” With both his losses coming by submission, it’s hard to imagine his next bout will be against a BJJ master.
While the BJJ skills of Danis can’t be denied, many questions loom. Fans and analysts wonder if he can grasp the stand-up, wrestling, fight IQ, and many other aspects of professional MMA. One thing that Danis has going for him is time. He’s only 23 and trains with the No. 2 ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
Danis likes his chances and says he can make an impact immediately.
“I honestly think I can go my first fight in the UFC, and I think I would dominate. I say that 100 percent being fact. I’m not a stupid person and I know what I’m capable of. I know who I’ve trained with, and I know what I’ve seen.”
