Hague left brain dead after KO
During a fight with Braidwood at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Hague is knocked out in the second round. Hague, who had a 1-2 record as a pro boxer before the fight, falls heavily to the canvas, appearing to smack his head on the mat. He is able to get back to his feet and stumble backstage, but falls seriously ill just minutes later and is rushed to hospital. Close friend and fellow MMA fighter Cody Krahn wrote:
As many of you know Tim suffered a severe knockout in his boxing match. Once we got Tim backstage and with the doctor we could tell he needed to go to the hospital. Tim is currently in a coma. He had to have surgery to relieve pressure from his brain.
Holloway beats Aldo to become featherweight champion
In Rio de Janeiro, Holloway beats Aldo to become the undisputed featherweight world champion. Halfway through the third round Holloway puts Aldo on the mat and rains blows onto his opponent’s face. Jose is not able to get back up and after Hollway repeatedly hits the back of Aldo’s head the referee calls an end to the fight at 4m13s.
Dana White where’s my 50K? I want my check!
OHHHHHHHHHHH @BlessedMMA DROPS ALDO IN ROUND 3!!!!! #UFC212 pic.twitter.com/jCRYvEuHSo
— UFC (@ufc) June 4, 2017
Powell taunts Reyes, gets KO’d with head kick
In 53rd second of the first round of their light heavyweight bout at LFA 13, Reyes takes advantage of Powell’s taunt to land a leg kick to the side of his head, knocking Powell out.
Pffffff. Amazing head kick KO by Dominick Reyes. That head shake…. #LFA13 pic.twitter.com/jnoL6WEndq
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) June 3, 2017
Conlan will join McGregor camp ahead of Mayweather bout
Conlan says he will be joining McGregor’s camp in preparation for the fight with Mayweather.
[Conor] asked me would I come down and be a part of his camp. He would like me to be part of his camp for the fight if it happens. He didn’t even say if it happens, he said he would like me to be a part of the camp for the fight. I’m not saying I’m going to spar him or nothing. He wants me to come down and be part of it and experience it all with me. I think it’ll be a fantastic opportunity to go down and do that. I definitely bring something to the table. I’d definitely be able to spot things, if things are wrong, if he’s throwing punches wrong, little things people who aren’t in boxing do naturally. There’s a lot of things I’d be able to give him pointers on, or tips on…I’m not going to say I’m going to teach him how to beat Floyd Mayweather!
Beats by Dre announces McGregor sponsorship
Beats By Dre announces a sponsorship deal with McGregor on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/beatsbydre/status/867896186656743424
Price wins after double knockout floors him and Lecat
During Dorian’s bout against Lecat at Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand, both fighters land flush blows on each other at the same time, resulting in a double KO that knocks each man to the canvas. Price is the less hurt of the two and manages to rise from the canvas before the 10-count, winning the match.
https://twitter.com/Jolassanda/status/866302204621225984
Davis stops punching Malsam to tell ref fight is over
In the first round of a bantamweight bout at Centurion FC 1 Davis has to stop punching Malsam to tell the referee that the fight is over. Davis is awarded the fight via TKO. Davis:
Had to stop the fight myself because the ref seemed to want me to kill the guy.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BUEI1uEhFfq/
Joshua knocks out Klitschko
Joshua knocks out Klitschko in the eleventh round at Wembley to retain his world heavyweight title. At one point Joshua looked to be in serious trouble, and was dropped by the Russian in the sixth.
Cormier barely makes weight after second attempt
At the UFC 210 early morning weigh-in, Cormier requires two attempts to make weight. Cormier initially weighs 206.2-pounds, which would have likely caused his fight with Johnson to become a non-title bout. However, the New York State Athletic Commission allows Cormier a second attempt, where he weighs in at 205-lbs, losing almost a pound and a half in a few minutes. NYSAC officials deny Cormier was pushing down on towels to disperse his weight.
Rousey working with new coach
Garner, who says he is a strength coach & nutrition specialist, says that Rousey has joined his team.
Announces partnership with HR Owen
McGregor announces a partnership in Ireland with HR Owen, the high-end car dealer.
I am now officially teaming up with @HROwen and @hrowenvipservices to change that! We are in the process of building a network here where we will bring multiple high end luxury motor vehicles on to Irish shores for sale and supply!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BSDvZOegWr1/
Dillashaw, Lomachenko sparring video
Ahead of his clash with Cody Garbrandt in the Ultimate Fighter finale, Dillashaw has a sparring session in California with Lomachenko.
Fighter chokes referee after KO
At the lightweight KnockOut Promotions (KOP) fight between Nehm and Brink in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Brink gets a knockout, and Nehm goes down. In a dazed state Nehm starts to choke the referee. Nehm’s cornermen are able to intervene and stop their fighter, before the referee loses consciousness. Brink is awarded the win, his third in the tournament.
Fight ends in double knockout, badly broken nose
The Shamrock FC 285 bout between Vasquez and Cazares ends with both fighters knocking each other out, and Vasquez getting a badly broken nose. Despite the injury, Vasquez is declared the winner as he was able to get to his feet first.
Atawal beats Golaszewski with ‘helicopter’ guillotine
At Octagon Fighting Sensation 11 Atalwal secures a guillotine on Golaszewski from the clinch, before picking him up and spinning him around several times like a helicopter. After several seconds the referee steps in and saves Golaszewski, giving Atalwal the win.
https://twitter.com/Jolassanda/status/838075320196612097
Confirmed: GSP returns to UFC
Dana White confirms St-Pierre has officially signed his new contract with the UFC. The news follows reports that St-Pierre and the promotion were in the process of finalizing a multi-fight contract which the terms of had already been agreed upon.
Dana White just made it official to me: @GeorgesStPierre is back in the UFC. Signed deal. More soon at @latimessports …
— Lance Pugmire (@pugboxing) February 17, 2017
Harding knocked out after taunt
At BCMMA 18, Harding taunts Segas only to find himself on the receiving end of a head kick that knocks him out.
GOD DAYUMMMM. Johan Segas KTFO's Joe Harding at BCMMA 18. When showboating goes wrong. Savage head kick. pic.twitter.com/pPkOPmdmOf
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) February 18, 2017
Santa Cruz beats Frampton on points
Frampton loses for the first time in his professional career as Santa Cruz beats him on points at the the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas to regain the WBA featherweight title. One judge scored the fight a draw, but the other two favoured Santa Cruz 115-113. Frampton asks for a rematch in Belfast. Santa Cruz:
He is a great fighter and a great counter-puncher. It was tough to change my style. In my head I wanted to go for it, but I was told to box him and that’s what I did. I am a man of my word. Let’s go again.
Frampton:
Leo probably deserved it. It was my fault and I want to apologise to the travelling fans. I hope we can do it again – we need to do it again…My feet were a bit slow. I needed to let my hands go a bit more when I got close. We had a fantastic training camp, I felt completely prepared. I feel like I’ve let the people down.
Garret knocks out Heron in 1.13 seconds
Garrett records the world’s fastest knockout, with a head kick that flattens Heron in 1.13 seconds.
Garabrant defeats Cruz
In a unanimous decision Garbrandt beats Cruz after five rounds to become the UFC bantamweight champion. Garbrandt ends the first round with a cut over his right eye. In the third round a headbut leaves Cruz bleeding from a deep cut over his left eye. In the fourth round Garbrandt drops Cruz four times.
It sounds amazing. I’ve been waiting to hear that and visualise that since I was 12years old…I thrive on that [trash talking] environment. Hats of to Dominick. He’s the champion for a reason.
Garbrandt then gives the belt to a young fan.
The new bantamweight champ @Cody_NoLove fulfills a promise to his No. 1 fan #UFC207 pic.twitter.com/1w0gU3ZC3j
— UFC (@ufc) December 31, 2016