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Ex-UFC fighter Josh Grispi pulled from MMA return due to ‘legal complications’

BAD MMA News — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:02:42 +0000

Josh Grispi ’s return to mixed martial arts competition has been cancelled. A former UFC and WEC fighter, Grispi (14-5), who was at one time considered a rising start in the featherweight division, was scheduled to compete against Bruce Boyington on Feb. 8 at New England Fights 42 in Portland, Maine

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Ex-UFC fighter Josh Grispi books first fight since 2014 domestic violence arrest

BAD MMA News — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 16:52:55 +0000

Josh Grispi has been booked to compete in his first fight since his 2014 arrest for domestic violence. A former UFC and WEC fighter, Grispi (14-5) will compete at “NEF 42: Symphony of Destruction” on Feb. 8 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. At an event held Friday, the promotion announced Grispi, 31, will be taking on Bruce Boyington (17-11) for its featherweight championship.

Josh Grispi speaks to Dr. Phil from jail as wife defends him on show

BAD MMA News — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 20:04:51 +0000

Filed under: News , Videos Josh Grispi called in Thursday during an episode of the “Dr. Phil” show as his wife defended him in an extended interview with the talk show host. Grispi, 26, declined to comment on multiple occasions when asked by Phil McGraw about the documented injuries Kaitlyn Grispi suffered during multiple alleged incidents of domestic abuse for which he has been indicted. However, Grispi, a former UFC and WEC fighter, drew gasps among the studio audience when he justified abuse under circumstances described by McGraw, who listed a series of statements made by Kaitlyn Grispi as the cause of previous fights. “But it takes two,” he said. “Me and my wife have known each other for our whole lives.

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Video: Josh Grispi, wife Kaitlyn, discuss domestic abuse on Thursday’s ‘Dr. Phil’

BAD MMA News — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 23:35:29 +0000

Former UFC and WEC fighter Josh Grispi and his wife, Kaitlyn, are set to speak on the domestic abuse allegations that have plagued them both in recent months during a Thursday appearance on “Dr. Phil.” According to an announcement from CBS officials: ‘Dr. Phil’ profiles the story of former professional UFC fighter Josh Grispi and the allegations he physically abused his wife Kaitlyn. He made headlines after being arrested this summer for allegedly assaulting her on two separate occasions over one weekend.

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Dana White: War Machine, Josh Grispi assault cases are ‘horrifying’

BAD MMA News — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 22:28:09 +0000

BANGOR, Maine – UFC President Dana White is disgusted by the alleged domestic assault cases at the hands of MMA fighters War Machine and Josh Grispi . At one point in their careers, both War Machine (14-5) and Grispi (14-5) fought under the UFC banner, though it has been several years since either man graced the octagon. Even though both are now former UFC fighters, White has kept up with the latest news regarding the two athletes, and he’s horrified by the allegations pointed toward War Machine, who has been accused of a vicious assault on ex-girlfriend and adult film star Christy Mack. “It’s crazy,” White told MMAjunkie on Friday following weigh-ins for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 47 in Bangor, Maine. “What I can’t believe is that they haven’t caught him yet.

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Despite alleged abuse, Josh Grispi’s wife doesn’t want a separation

BAD MMA News — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 22:41:43 +0000

Kaitlyn Grispi said she will not throw husband Josh Grispi out of her life despite multiple abuse charges and horrific allegations of violence. The 25-year-old woman told Wicked Local Middleborough that she loves her husband and wants him back after he gets help. She also wants back the pitbull terrier he reportedly trained to attack her. An emotional Kaitlyn Grispi, who has two children with the 25-year-old former UFC fighter, said her husband is a “great father” despite clear evidence of abuse. “My kids miss him so much,” she said of their children, ages 1 and 3

Trading Shots: Does MMA create violent people?

BAD MMA News — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 19:04:42 +0000

In this week’s Trading Shots, former UFC/WEC fighter Danny Downes joins MMAjunkie columnist Ben Fowlkes to discuss violence outside the cage, and what role our sport plays in that, if any. * * * * Downes : Ben, we all know that you make a living covering fighters, but what do you really think of them?

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