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Category: Mixed Martial Arts
Tyron Woodley chooses smarts over slugfest, keeps UFC belt
Tyron Woodley understood the booing that thoroughly drowned out his words when he spoke to the fans following his tactical victory over Stephen Thompson at UFC 209. “I know this is a sport where you guys love to see knockouts,” Woodley said.
Anderson Silva, Roy Jones Jr. start campaign again for boxing match
Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather is far from being a done deal, but two fighters are already campaigning to face each other in the co-main event of a possible event. Former boxing world champion Roy Jones Jr. suggested on his social media on Wednesday that adding a bout with former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva to the event would make it the “biggest event” in history.
Roy Jones Jr wants to fight Anderson Silva
… on numerous occasions, but UFC boss Dana White has previously shown disapproval at the idea of fighters crossing sports. Jones said: ‘It was so big when it was talked about back then with me, it would have been the biggest fight of my career by far. …
Floyd Mayweather & Dana White Deny Fight With Conor McGregor Is Booked
On Monday, The Irish Sun reported UFC star Conor McGregor and boxing’s biggest star, Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather , had finally reached an agreement to fight. After months of intense negotiations, representatives for the Notorious have thrashed out a money-spinning contract with ‘Money’ Mayweather’s camp in recent days.
NSAC would ‘certainly’ approve Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor bout
… of a mega fight for months. Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Bob Bennett told USA TODAY Sports on Tuesday evening that he doesn’t “anticipate any issues” in regards to the sanctioning of the possible Mayweather-McGregor bout. …
Germaine de Randamie beats Holly Holm for UFC featherweight title
Germaine de Randamie is the first UFC female featherweight champion. And Holly Holm is 0-3 since her stunning knockout of Ronda Rousey .
UFC boss offers Mayweather, McGregor $25 million each to fight
The possibility of a duel between boxer Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor got another boost Friday as Ultimate Fighting Championship boss Dana White said he’d pay each $25 million to meet. UFC president Dana White said he would pay Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor $25mn apiece and a cut of pay-per-view proceeds to fight / MANILA BULLETIN White, president of the popular UFC mixed martial arts brand in which Ireland’s McGregor stars, seemed to indicate in his comments on a Fox radio broadcast that the two would meet in a boxing ring, not the UFC octagon.
UFC’s White says he’ll pay Mayweather and McGregor $25 million each to fight
Eternally mythical or not, the subject of a Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Conor McGregor fight was jolted Friday when UFC President Dana White said he’s willing pay each man $25 million plus a cut of pay-per-view proceeds for a match that White indicated would be a boxing, not mixed martial arts, affair. White, speaking to broadcaster Colin Cowherd on Fox Sports 1, scoffed at Mayweather’s suggestion this week that he’d pay McGregor $15 million for a bout.
Judy Murray believes ‘it would be hard to top this year’ after sons …
LIVE: Watford v Tottenham – Kane and Alli run riot at Vicarage Road with deadly doubles to put Pochettino on course for top four LIVE: Arsenal v Crystal Palace – Follow the New Year’s Day action from the Emirates as hosts seek to keep up with title pace Rousey breaks silence to admit she’s contemplating UFC retirement: ‘I need to take some time to think about the future’ Messi’s family swim, Bale suited and booted and Mayweather dressed like Michael Jackson… how stars rang in the New Year Martial celebrates start of 2017 with his girlfriend after starring against Boro… but Mourinho urges youngster to listen to his advice to end mercurial form Sturridge, Van Dijk, Schneiderlin… and more! The 10 big deals that could make a difference in the January transfer window ‘It’s not Usain Bolt is it?’: The moment stunned MUTV presenter realised Olympic sprint king HAD called in to show to … (more)
Rogers: Coach may have doomed Rousey’s fight, career
Rogers: Coach may have doomed Ronda Rousey’s fight, career Many will hold Edmond Tarverdyan accountable for a failure to sharpen Rousey’s striking. Check out this story on mynorthwestnow.com: http://usat.ly/2iOF5h8 It took just seconds after Ronda Rousey was battered to defeat against Amanda Nunes on Saturday night for public scorn to turn immediately to the man who accompanied her to the octagon.
Ronda Rousey answers questions during media day in
… California. Ronda Rousey has used her terrifying armbar to become one of the biggest stars in the UFC and the greater sports world. Rousey is 12-0 and the UFC women’s bantamweight champion. Rousey’s focus is razor-sharp as she approaches the octagon …
UFC 207 Amanda Nunes vs. Ronda Rousey: Matter Over Mind
After a yearlong hiatus from the sport, Ronda Rousey will face Amanda Nunes in an attempt to reclaim the UFC Bantamweight title in which she held for so long. The backlash of Rousey’s first MMA loss certainly hit hard.