UPDATE, THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 4:41 P.M.: UFC 249 was canceled Thursday after ESPN and parent company Disney stopped UFC President Dana White’s plan to keep fighting amid the coronavirus pandemic. After defiantly vowing for weeks to maintain a regular schedule of fights while the rest of the sports world halted,...
Report: Tachi Palace Set to Host Major MMA Event Despite Coronavirus Rules
Tachi Palace casino in Lemoore will host UFC 249, a Pay Per View ultimate fighting event on April 18, despite California's statewide stay-at-home order, according to a report in the New York Times. UFC President Dana White has been steadfast about holding the event in less than two weeks amid the...
MMA Star Conor McGregor Pleads Guilty in Melee Case
NEW YORK — This time, Conor McGregor didn't put up a fight. The mixed martial arts star pleaded guilty on Thursday to disorderly conduct and will perform five days of community service to resolve charges stemming from a backstage melee at a New York City arena in which he was...