MMA News Round Up: Get ready for the latest buzz in the world of mixed martial arts! UFC 290 Weigh In Date, Conor McGregor Return Update and More.
GSP Returns
Georges St-Pierre, a highly successful UFC fighter, has surprised fans by announcing his return to competitive combat sports after a six-year break. He made the announcement during the UFC 290 media day on July 6th, stating that he would compete in grappling at the Fight Pass Invitational 6 on December 14th. Although he retired from MMA in 2019 due to health concerns, his fans have been eagerly waiting for his return to the octagon.
St-Pierre has only been announced for the grappling card, and no opponent has been named yet. This will be his second time competing in submission grappling competition, as he previously participated in the 2005 ADCC tournament.
During the media day, he mentioned that he missed the thrill of competition and was excited to participate in grappling, which he sees as an opportunity for fighters to have fun with fans and earn money while still competing. MMA fans are excited about his comeback and the potential for new developments in the sport.
UFC 290 Weigh In Date
The weigh-ins for the upcoming UFC 290 event will take place on July 7 at 12 p.m. ET. All 28 fighters, including the four title contenders, are expected to participate. UFC 290, featuring the Volkanovski vs. Rodríguez fight, is scheduled for July 8, 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, as part of the International Fight Week.
MAIN CARD
- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez
- Brandon Moreno vs. Alexandre Pantoja
- Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis
- Jalin Turner vs. Dan Hooker
- Bo Nickal vs. Val Woodburn
UNDERCARD
- Robbie Lawler vs. Niko Price
- Jack Della Maddalena vs. Josiah Harrell
- Yazmin Jauregui vs. Denise Gomes
- Jimmy Crute vs. Alonzo Menifield
- Tatsuro Taira vs. Edgar Chairez
- Vitor Petrino vs. Marcin Prachnio
- Cameron Saaiman vs. Terrence Mitchell
- Shannon Ross vs. Jesus Santos Aguilar
- Kamuela Kirk vs. Esteban Ribovics
Conor McGregor Return Update
The news of a potential fight between Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor has generated excitement among MMA fans. However, there have been doubts about whether the fight will actually happen.
Despite this, UFC president Dana White has expressed optimism about the fight, saying that he is “100%” hopeful. When asked about McGregor’s eligibility to fight due to USADA regulations, White declined to comment and said that he focuses on the present and not hypothetical situations. He also stated that he is not thinking about future events like UFC 300 and that the outcome of McGregor’s situation remains uncertain.
Robbie Lawler ‘just felt it was time’ to retire
Robbie Lawler has been focused on fighting since he was a teenager, but that will all come to an end after his upcoming bout at UFC 290 against Niko Price. Lawler, a former UFC welterweight champion and soon-to-be UFC Hall of Famer, has announced that he will retire from MMA after this fight, which will be his 47th in a career spanning more than 22 years. Lawler did not have a sudden realization that led to his decision to retire but rather came to the understanding that he was ready to move on from fighting.
“It’s just a feeling I got over time,” Lawler said during UFC 290 media day. “I’ve been doing this a long time, accomplished a lot, just felt it was time.”
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