The world of MMA has seen significant events in recent hours. Therefore, we are back with another edition of the MMA news roundup to keep you updated with the latest happenings in the MMA world. The famous ONE championship fighter, victoria lee, said goodbye to this world on December 26, 2022, at just 18 years old. This serious news shocked the MMA world and noted the likes of ONE Championship CEO and President Chatri Sityodtong and even UFC President, Dana White, offered their condolences to Lee’s loved ones. The famous former UFC lightweight champion. Khabib Nurmagomedovown MMA promotion, “Eagle FC” had to go through a major tragedy. Eagle FC COO “Kevin Alires” breathed his last recently which saddened many names in the MMA community. Khabib NurmagomedovThe complete retirement from MMA surprised many fans. His trainer, Javier Mendez, has revealed the reason for Nurmagomedov’s abrupt decision to end all things MMA.
UFC and ONE Championship big bosses remember MMA star Victoria Lee
Famous ONE Championship fighter Victoria Lee made her way to the Eternal Abode on December 26, 2022, causing a huge shock to MMA fans. Recently, the news of his death was announced by his older sister and ONE Atomweight World Champion, Angela Lee. The passing of ‘The Prodigy’ has drawn sincere condolences from leading men at both MMA giants, the UFC and ONE Championship.
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ONE Championship CEO and Chairman Chatri Sidtyodtong had known Victoria Lee for a long time. He to express condolences by a Facebook post that said in part, “I am heartbroken by the passing of Victoria Lee. I first met Victoria when she was 11”.
‘The ONE boss’ also wrote“Victoria had the purest heart of gold and a brilliant mind. She cared for others before herself. She wanted to use her life to help the world. I will always remember Victoria for the beautiful soul and precious as she was.
UFC President Dana White also expressed his sorrow over the untimely passing of “The Prodigy”. White shared the official post from the ONE Championship Instagram account like her own instagram story.
Dana White wrote, “RIP Victoria Lee”expressing his sorrow at this unfortunate incident.
Eagle FC have lost their COO – Kevin Alires
The MMA world hasn’t been going very well lately. Following Khabib’s retirement, the COO of his own fighting promotion, “Eagle FC”, recently bid farewell to this world. The death of “Kevin Alires” was mourned by some of the most well-known personalities in the world of MMA. Alires had also served as VP of Operations for the famed MMA promotion, “PFL.”
“Dominance MMA” chief Ali Abdelaziz took to Twitter and expressed his best wishes for Alires’ afterlife.
‘Former Eagle coach Javier Mendez has revealed the reason for his retirement
The MMA world has recently received a shock as a famous fighter, Khabib Nurmagomedov, announced his premature retirement. Nurmagomedov had his last fight on October 24, 2020. After the fight, he said he would never return to the Octagon. But, he had been fine in the UFC cornering the current UFC lightweight champion, Islam Makhachevbefore his abrupt retirement from all of MMA.
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His longtime coach Javier Mendez recently revealed the reason for Khabib’s premature retirement. Mendez said, “He just doesn’t want to miss being a father. He spoke to me about three weeks ago and told me about his plan and told me that he planned to speak to the team and let them know of his decision.”
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Therefore, it can be said that Mendez was already aware of Nurmagomedov’s retirement plan.
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Some MMA news
- UFC likely planning lightweight clash between Thiago Moises and Melk Costa for UFC 283 card
- Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo plans to make his boxing debut after his successful MMA career. “Junior” is ready to step into the ring on February 10 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.