MMA News Roundup: Darren Till unveils reason for UFC release, Andrew Tate may have lung cancer, Sean O'Malley threatens Aljamain Sterling
Welcome to today's edition of Sportskeeda's daily MMA News Roundup, where we present the biggest UFC updates and other stories from the world of mixed martial arts.
In today's issue, we talk about Darren Till's sudden but understandable release, Andrew Tate's health concerns, and more.
#3. Darren Till asked for UFC release to recover from knee issues
While most people thought the UFC had cut Darren Till for his poor performance, the reality is different. Turns out, Till himself requested to be released from the promotion to recover from health issues and pursue other interests.
In an interview with ESPN's Brett Okamoto, 'The Gorilla' revealed that he could no longer complete his lingering knee troubles. He needed to use certain medicines that might not pass the USADA screening, which is why he made the decision.
"I want to get some injections in my knee and really take care of my knees. Some of the stuff I want to inject into my knee, am I going to pass some of these [UFC anti-doping drug] tests? There are a lot of hurdles. Maybe I'll get [knee] surgery."
Till clarified that the UFC and Hunter Campbell supported him throughout his struggles.
Catch Till's comments below:
#2. Andrew Tate may have cancer, as per latest health update
Rumors of Andrew Tate having cancer first surfaced after the former kickboxer was taken out of custody for hospital visits in January. Tate's manager and friend, who goes by the moniker 'Sartorial Shooter,' recently confirmed that the rumors were true.
Journalist Sulaiman Ahmed has now procured Tate's health-related documents that show he was undergoing treatment for a malignant tumor in his lungs.
Check out the documents in Ahmed's tweet below:
Andrew Tate - Medical Update possible Cancer
The CT report is extremely alarming. Andrew Tate may have lung Cancer.
Urgent biopsy needed & a 6 month delay could be fatal
There are reports he lost 10kgs in weight which is also a sign of cancer.
Cancer could be incurable now https://t.co/AQd7oEnXRq
Ahmed added that delaying Tate's treatment due to prison detention could prove fatal for 'Top G.'
If it’s lung cancer its a death sentence. Waiting additional six months on top of that & it’s over.
Medical team have said URGENT investigations needed at start of January. It's now March.
That's catastrophic.
He’s not even been charged but given a possible death sentence. https://t.co/mypU0AE6lV
Read the full report here
#1. Sean O'Malley sends warning to Aljamain Sterling
Bantamweight prospect Sean O'Malley has sent a word of warning to champion Aljamain Sterling.
Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo has long been targeted for the next bantamweight title fight. The fight is reportedly set for UFC 288 on May 6, as per Sterling and Cejudo, but the promotion's website is yet to update the event.
O'Malley decided to take things into his own hands and give 'Funk Master' an ultimatum.
"As the president of the bantamweight division I demand a contract signed by Aljo by the end of the week or I will strip him from his title and book myself a title fight."
As the president of the bantamweight division I demand a contract signed by Aljo by the end of the week or I will strip him from his title and book myself a title fight.
O'Malley recently signed a new eight-fight contract with the promotion.