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Michael Chiesa offers to train Sage Northcutt in MMA grappling - 'Just pay for my flight and expenses'

While Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight youngster Sage Northcutt is one of the more talented prospects to come through the promotion in a long time, the 20-year-old kid has a lot of work to do if he ever wants to contend for a title. After beginning his UFC career with two-straight wins, "Super" has turned in a 1-2 record in 2016, most recently losing to Mickey Gall at UFC on FOX 22 earlier this month via second-round submission. It was the second time Northcutt has been forced to tap this year and proof that his grappling isn't on the same level as his Karate-driven striking.