MMA News Roundup: UFC contender weighs in on James Krause, Kevin Holland's coach explains corner stoppage, Dana White unveils Power Slap belt
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 Kevin Holland's coach explaining the corner stoppage at UFC Orlando, Dana White unveiling the championship belt for the new Power Slap League, and more.
#3. Sean Strickland wants James Krause ousted from UFC if found guilty in betting scandal
Middleweight contender Sean Strickland recently shared his thoughts on the betting scandal involving UFC fighter-turned-coach James Krause.
Strickland admitted that he doesn't know Krause personally, but 'Tarzan' believes that the coach should be ousted if proven guilty. During an interview with MMA Junkie's Mike Bohn, Strickland said:
"I don't know what the f*** happened with Krause. I don't even f***ing know Krause. But if there is any fight-throwing or any bullsh*t, f*** Krause. The f***ing guy should never be allowed to be in the UFC. Now if it's all bullsh*t and it's just some guys being a**holes, then you know, move on, let the guy have a life. But if what they are saying is true and he was throwing fights and changing fights, f***ing give that guy the boot, he don't belong here."
Watch Sean Strickland's comments below (7:10):
#2. Kevin Holland's coach explains corner stoppage
Kevin Holland suffered a technical knockout loss to Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson at UFC Orlando this past weekend.
Days after the card went down, Holland's manager Oren Hodak told ESPN that the fighter had broken his hand during the fight.
Providing more details on the incident, Holland's coach Bob Perez explained the decision behind the corner stoppage ahead of the fifth round. During an interview with MMA Junkie, Perez stated:
“My primary job there is to protect him. People can die in there, man. I think as fans, we tend to forget that. They can die in there. It could’ve been career-ending or permanent, permanent damage that could’ve been done to his hand. Thankfully, it’s not that bad.”
#1. UFC boss Dana White unveils brand new belt design for his Power Slap League
Dana White's Power Slap League has publicly revealed the design for what could become one of the most prestigious titles in the world of slap-fighting.
On social media, MMA reporter John Morgan recently uploaded an image of the championship belt, including insights into the design.
Listed below are the details of the belt design:
- BELT STRAP: Made of genuine PVC leather. The Power Slap brand elements (bolt, bullseye, and triangle) are incorporated throughout the belt design. The 'SLAP' logo featured on the belt was specifically developed for the same.
- WEIGHT CLASS DESIGNATION: Side plate can be changed out to reflect specific weight class.
- MAIN PLATE: Composed of cast zinc alloy with nickel and silver, the reverberation of the slap is visualized in the detail of the main plate.
- "SLAP" LOGO: Specifically developed for the Power Slap championship belt, this special process plating gives the "SLAP" logo its unique blue appearance.
Check out the post below: