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LIVE! Watch the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather press conference
Tuesday afternoon, Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather will hit the stage for their highly anticipated first press conference prior to their showdown on August 26th at the T-Mobile Arena. The fight is being dubbed the ‘Fight of the Century’ and has led to both men predicting that they will finish the fight early, with Mayweather’s […]
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TUF 25 salary report: Justin Gaethje tops payroll in UFC debut
This past Friday in Las Vegas, fight fans tuned in to an action packed night of fights in Las Vegas for the ‘Ultimate Fighter: Redemption’ Finale, where TUF 25’s Jesse Taylor was crowned the winner of TUF nine years after earning his way to the Finale for the first time. In addition, the main event […]
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Ariel Helwani removed from working with Showtime for leg of Mayweather vs McGregor tour
It seems that the UFC still has beef with Ariel Helwani. On Tuesday, just hours prior to the start of the Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor world tour press conference kicking off in Los Angeles at the Staples Center, Helwani tweeted that he was removed from working with Showtime for the event as a specific […]
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Yoel Romero shares friendly exchange with new Bellator fighter Gegard Mousasi
Earlier this week, we learned that former Strikeforce light heavyweight champ and long-time UFC middleweight contender Gegard Mousasi had signed with Bellator MMA, this after failing to agree to the terms of a new UFC deal. Since the announcement of his move to Bellator, Mousasi has been welcomed to the fold by a number of […]
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BREAKING | Kevin Lee says he’s accepted TUF coaching job against Justin Gaethje
On Monday night, Ariel Helwani reported that the UFC was considering Eddie Alvarez as the next opponent for former World Series of Fighting lightweight champ Justin Gaethje, who made his UFC debut on Friday with a wild, TKO defeat of Michael Johnson. Apparently, Gaethje and Alvarez were also being seriously considered as the coaches for […]
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Dillon Danis candidly discusses rift with Marcelo Garcia
Since being brought into Conor McGregor’s training camp as a JiuJitsu coach and partner, Dillon Danis’ stock has continued to rise in not only the JiuJitsu world, but also in the MMA world, despite the fact that Danis has never competed in an MMA bout. The BJJ champion has continued to make headlines for his […]
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‘Mystic Mac’ gave Dana White a pretty bold prediction for his battle with Mayweather
Earlier this week, UFC President Dana White posted to Instagram, sharing a photo of himself and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor. The two crossed paths on the tarmac at LAX. McGregor was arriving from Ireland to partake in the first of the four stops on his multi-city press tour with Floyd Mayweather, who he will […]
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Chael Sonnen gives Conor McGregor ‘zero’ chance against Floyd Mayweather
Conor McGregor‘s blockbuster boxing match with the undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. is now just a month and a half away, and it seems to be all anybody is talking about. The latest member of the MMA Community to weigh in on this groundbreaking showdown was three-time UFC title challenger and current Bellator light heavyweight star, […]
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Max Holloway wants Frankie Edgar, fans want Conor McGregor rematch
Earlier this year, interim UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway stepped into the Octagon with Jose Aldo to fight for the undisputed featherweight championship. After weathering an early storm, Holloway managed to defeat Aldo via 3rd round TKO to cement his place as the king of the UFC’s 145 pound division. Following the fight, all signs […]
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MMA community reacts to Gegard Mousasi signing with Bellator
Monday afternoon, the MMA community was shocked to learn that top ranked UFC middleweight Gegard Mousasi had signed with Bellator MMA after being unable to reach a deal with the UFC. Mousasi broke the news, which immediately hit social media, setting off a chain of reactions from members in the MMA community. Mousasi was of […]
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Valentina Shevchenko doesn’t believe Amanda Nunes’ excuses
If things had gone according to plan, Valentina Shevchenko would have battled Amanda Nunes for UFC bantamweight gold in the main event of UFC 213 last Saturday. Unfortunately, Nunes was forced out of the bout with an illness at the last minute – at least, that’s her story. Shevchenko is not so sure about Nunes’ […]
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UFC targets Justin Gaethje vs. Eddie Alvarez, frustrated Dustin Poirier goes off
Shortly after his thrilling TKO win over Michael Johnson – which marked a successful UFC debut – former World Series of Fighting champ Justin Gaethje called out Tony Ferguson. Ferguson, however, didn’t appear to be interested in the fight, and UFC President Dana White later stated that the UFC is still hoping to pair Ferguson […]
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VIDEO | Conor McGregor says Mayweather “should have paid his taxes and stayed retired”
On Monday, ESPN revealed that Mayweather filed a Tax Court petition on July 5. This petition asks the IRS to give him a reprieve until his August 26 mega fight with UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor, which could see both men pocket north of $100 million. The petition also asks for the IRS to reduce the penalty […]
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Fabricio Werdum to appeal UFC 213 loss to Alistair Overeem
Last Saturday, on the main card of UFC 213, former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum gave up a razor close decision to former Strikeforce champ Alistair Overeem. This outcome was immediately controversial, as many members of the MMA Community argued that Werdum had done enough to win, and others argued the fight should have been […]
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VIDEO | Floyd Mayweather skating through fight camp on Sunday Funday
The mega money fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor is less than two months away and the world tour press conference kicks off the first of four stops on Tuesday. However, on Sunday, the undefeated boxing great didn’t let the fight or any promotion get in the way of his family time as he […]
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Did Floyd Mayweather need the Conor McGregor fight to pay off tax debt?
There is no doubt that the super fight between undefeated boxing great Floyd Mayweather and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will generate a ton of money. Floyd Mayweather is expected to make upward of $100 million for his role in the boxing match while McGregor is expected to make a bit less than his undefeated […]
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Report: Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor price for pay-per-view set
What are you willing to dish out to watch Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor meet in the boxing ring on August 26? According to Los Angeles Times Sports Reporter, Lance Pugmire, the prices for the Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor fight have been set. Pugmire tweeted on Monday, “The @FloydMayweather @TheNotoriousMMA pay per view price […]
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If Justin Gaethje doesn’t get “not smart” Tony Ferguson, he has another opponent in mind
Shortly after his thrilling, back-and-forth TKO defeat of Michael Johnson, former World Series of Fighting lightweight king Justin Gaethje made a dynamite callout of top UFC lightweight Tony Ferguson. While this prospective matchup immediately had fans drooling, we know that the UFC – and Ferguson – are still keen on an interim title fight between […]
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BREAKING| Gegard Mousasi confirms he’s signed with Bellator, shares details of deal
Earlier this morning, reports began to swirl that former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion and long-time UFC middleweight contender Gegard Mousasi had abandoned the UFC ship and signed with Bellator MMA. I’m hearing from a reliable source that Gegard Mousasi has signed with Bellator MMA. It’s one source but I’m trying to get confirmation now. — […]
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Amanda Nunes’ coach goes off on “dumb people” who criticized fighter for UFC 213 withdrawal
Originally, UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes was expected to take on challenger Valentina Shevchenko in the main event of last Saturday’s UFC 213. Regrettably, Nunes was forced out of this contest on the very day it was supposed to happen with an illness. Nunes’ UFC 213 withdrawal generated a tidal wave of controversy, as […]
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New free agent Frank Mir seeking fights with Fedor Emelianenko, Brock Lesnar
Former UFC heavyweight champion and long-time heavyweight contender Frank Mir is now a free agent. After failing a USADA test – and failing to prove the failed test was not his fault – he and the UFC agreed on an amicable divorce. Now that he’s free to fight elsewhere, Mir is setting his sights on […]
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VIDEO | Yoel Romero responds to Michael Bisping ripping up the Cuban flag
Last weekend, in the main event of UFC 213, Cuba’s Yoel Romero stepped onto the canvas with Australia’s Robert Whittaker in a bid to capture UFC interim middleweight gold. Had he won, he would have earned a fight with the undisputed middleweight champion – and his biggest rival – Michael Bisping. Regrettably for Romero and […]
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Report | Gegard Mousasi has found a new home
Gegard Mousasi’s impressive – if controversial – UFC 210 TKO defeat of former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman marked the final obligation on his UFC contract. With his contract completed, Mousasi then entered a renegotiation period with the UFC. Despite the fact that Mousasi holds the number-four spot in the UFC middleweight rankings, the promotion […]
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Cub Swanson reacts to news of Max Holloway vs. Frankie Edgar
Back in June, streaking Hawaiian talent Max Holloway shook up the featherweight division by thrashing once-dominant champion Jose Aldo to a TKO victory. With the belt firmly around his waist, Holloway then shifted his focus to two men: Frankie Edgar and Cub Swanson, both of whom stand out as top contenders in the UFC featherweight […]
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Michael Johnson breaks silence after action packed loss to Justin Gaethje
On Friday night, in the main event of The Ultimate Fighter season 25 finale, former World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin Gaethje made his UFC debut against the UFC’s fifth-ranked lightweight Michael Johnson. It was a war for the ages that saw Johnson control the early moments, and Gaethje ultimately surge back to score […]
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“Boss” Nate Diaz blasts “little b*tches” Conor McGregor and Dana White
On August 26, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will step into the boxing ring with undefeated great Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a fight that will see both men pocket north of $100 million. While this boxing mega-bout draws ever closer, the fiercest rival of McGregor’s MMA career thus far, Nate Diaz, is watching on from […]
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WWE Great Balls of Fire Results: Brock Lesnar vs. Samoa Joe
WWE Great Balls of Fire Results: Brock Lesnar vs. Samoa Joe A Universal Title fight between current WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and top contender Samoa Joe headlined tonight’s WWE “Great Balls of Fire” pay-per-view live from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Brock Lesnar became the WWE’s Universal Champion this past April at Wrestlemania […]
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UFC 213 Fighter Salaries – Alistair Overeem leads the way
UFC 213 Fighter Salaries – Alistair Overeem leads the way Robert Whittaker became the first Australian fighter to capture UFC gold last night in Las Vegas, defeating Yoel Romero via unanimous decision to capture the promotions interim middleweight title. Whittaker took home $350,000 for his historic victory, as did his opponent Cuban sensation Yoel Romero. […]