Issue 146
October 2016
News round-up from the world of MMA.
New generation
Chris Weidman and Frankie Edgar’s kids are following in their fathers’ footsteps and wrestling together. Talk about a Tri-state talent pool.
Girl power
Both the UFC’s women’s strawweight and bantamweight classes are producing some of the most thrilling Octagon action at almost every event.
Rizin tournament
Mikro Cro Cop and Wanderlei Silva join the Japanese promotion’s openweight grand prix. It’s like stepping into a time machine to 2006.
Bones crushed
Just when we thought he’d turned a corner, Jon Jones’ career hit a new low with his pre-UFC 200 positive drugs test. Is this the end of the road?
Smashed skull
Cyborg’s injury in London was one of the most horrifying we’ve ever seen. Let’s just hope it was a one-off and the Brazilian banger recovers quickly.
Brock busted!
A long-awaited return to the Octagon that offered so much, yet was ultimately tainted by a positive test for banned substances.
