This weekend is a brief recess for both the UFC and Bellator MMA, which offers another promotion an opportunity to step into the breach and grab the attention of fight fans. On this occasion, it’s the latest offering from Triller Fight Club, as the upstart company debuts its Triad concept, a series of bouts between MMA and boxing notables under a custom rule set. In a climate where the idea of “MMA versus boxing” has had a surprising resurgence, a venture like this seems obvious. However, Triad may be more brainless than a no-brainer.
Saturday night at the Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir will take on two-time boxing heavyweight title challenger Kubrat Pulev in the card’s headliner, while the undercard features the likes of Matt Mitrione facing Alexander Flores, and Mike Perry squaring off with Michael Seals.