BMF time is almost upon us at the top of a stacked UFC 244 fight card on Saturday. Belts tend to matter in the UFC, perhaps why they hand out interim ones like candy, and we’ll get our first taste soon to see if fans are cool with a fake, albeit glorious, one for entertainment value.
There’s no exact science to star building in combat sports. Some great, fun athletes just don’t seem to click. Some become overnight sensations. There’s lots of work that promoters, PR reps, and well placed media appearances can do to help the whole process along, but often an athlete either has ‘it’ or they don’t.
It’s time for another early UFC card for the North American audience as UFC Singapore kicks off at a start time of 5:00am ET for the prelims, and 8:00am ET for the main card. Join us this morning on Bloody Elbow for results, discussion and play-by-play for the main card portion of the event.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez and lineal boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury have signed with the WWE to perform at a show in Saudi Arabia.
Velazquez and Fury will take part in WWE Crown Jewel, which will be held at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh on October 31st. Undefeated heavyweight boxer Fury will face Braun Strowman, whilst Velasquez faces former opponent Brock Lesnar, whom he won the UFC heavyweight title against back in 2010.
