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Al Bernstein Talks McGregor vs. Mayweather, Says It’s Intriguing

Al Bernstein Talks McGregor vs. Mayweather, Says It’s Intriguing

Boxing broadcasting legend Al Bernstein is feeling the buzz surrounding Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather.

Bernstein will call the “super fight” along with Mauro Ranallo and Paulie Malignaggi. The fight will air live on Showtime pay-per-view. The bout has been criticized by many as McGregor has never competed in a professional boxing match.

During a recent appearance on MMA Junkie Radio,…

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Report: Anderson Silva vs. Kelvin Gastelum in The Works For Shanghai

Report: Anderson Silva vs. Kelvin Gastelum in The Works For Shanghai

It appears Anderson Silva vs. Kelvin Gastelum may take place after all.

At UFC 212 back in June, Silva and Gastelum were set to compete inside the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The bout was going to be featured on the event’s main card. Gastelum was pulled due to a violation of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) policy.

Damon Martin of Flo Combat   reports that Ultimate Fighting…

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Bob Arum on McGregor-Mayweather: ‘It’s Not a Fight For Christ’s Sake’

Bob Arum on McGregor-Mayweather: ‘It’s Not a Fight For Christ’s Sake’

Bob Arum doesn’t appear enthusiastic about Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather.

On Aug. 26, McGregor and Mayweather will do battle inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This will be McGregor’s first professional boxing match. As for Mayweather, he’ll go for a perfect 50-0 record to close his career. Speaking to TMZ Sports, boxing promoter Arum expressed his dismay over the bout (via…

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Floyd Mayweather: I Didn’t Like When McGregor Called us Monkeys

Floyd Mayweather: I Didn’t Like When McGregor Called us Monkeys

Floyd Mayweather is changing his tune on Conor McGregor’s “racial” jokes.

Mayweather is set to do battle against McGregor inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Aug. 26. McGregor caught fire  for telling “Money” to “dance for me boy” during their tour and saying he was black from the waist down.

What drew the ire of Mayweather was a recent appearance from McGregor on Jimmy Kimmel Live.…

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Andre Berto: Conor McGregor Could Stop Floyd Mayweather

Andre Berto: Conor McGregor Could Stop Floyd Mayweather

Andre Berto isn’t ruling out a wild finish to Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather.

Berto has held boxing titles before and is Mayweather’s last opponent. While Berto gives “Money” his due, he isn’t ready to count out “Notorious.” On Aug. 26, McGregor and Mayweather will do battle inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

During a recent appearance on MMAFighting.com `s “The MMA Hour,” Berto…

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Report: Mamed Khalidov Offered UFC Bout With Lyoto Machida

Report: Mamed Khalidov Offered UFC Bout With Lyoto Machida

Mamed Khalidov may be on the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) roster, but it’s still far from a done deal.

Khalidov has long been regarded as one of the best mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters to never compete under the UFC banner. He is renowned for his stand-up abilities and his ground game in Russia. He hasn’t suffered a loss since March 2010.

Russian reporter Adam Zubayraev claimed that…

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Ellerbe: Conor McGregor Has an Awkward Style & Great Timing

Ellerbe: Conor McGregor Has an Awkward Style & Great Timing

The CEO of Mayweather Promotions continues to be impressed by Conor McGregor.

On Aug. 26, McGregor will step inside the boxing ring for the first time in his fighting career. He’ll do battle against Floyd Mayweather inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Money” will be looking to end his career with a perfect 50-0 record.

Speaking with Fight Hub TV, Ellerbe said Mayweather’s team is…

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Conor McGregor Plans to Destroy ‘Brittle Hands’ Mayweather

Conor McGregor Plans to Destroy ‘Brittle Hands’ Mayweather

Conor McGregor isn’t worried about glove size before he steps inside a boxing ring with Floyd Mayweather.

On Aug. 26, McGregor and Mayweather will meet inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The ” super fight ” is set to air live on Showtime pay-per-view. As part of the agreement, “Notorious” and “Money” will fight with 10 oz. gloves on.

In a recent social media post , Mayweather claimed…

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Tyron Woodley & Dana White Have ‘Squashed The Beef’

Tyron Woodley & Dana White Have ‘Squashed The Beef’

The latest chapter of the on/off feud between UFC President Dana White and welterweight title holder Tyron Woodley appears to have been ended…

Woodley, coming off the back of a much criticized  (albeit winning) performance over Demian Maia at UFC 214 on Saturday, demanded a public apology from White following comments made about his display in Anaheim, Calif.

“The Chosen One” spoke to Ariel…

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Frank Mir Discusses Cormier’s Emotional Post-Fight Interview at UFC 214

Frank Mir Discusses Cormier’s Emotional Post-Fight Interview at UFC 214

Frank Mir has thrown in his two cents on Daniel Cormier’s emotions following his UFC 214 loss.

This past Saturday night (July 29), UFC 214 took place inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. In the main event, Cormier defended his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title against Jon Jones.

Following two competitive rounds, Jones rocked “DC” with a head kick and that…

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Jon Jones: Stipe Miocic is Relatively Unknown to The General Public

Jon Jones: Stipe Miocic is Relatively Unknown to The General Public

Jon Jones isn’t entertaining the idea of a bout against Stipe Miocic.

Jones is once again taking the mixed martial arts world by storm. Last night (July 29), he recaptured the Ultimate Fighting Championship ( UFC ) light heavyweight title. “Bones” knocked out Daniel Cormier in the third round.

After the bout, Jones called out Brock Lesnar in hopes of a “super fight.” This has left many fans…

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Jon Jones Knocks Out Daniel Cormier to Recapture UFC Title

Jon Jones Knocks Out Daniel Cormier to Recapture UFC Title

Daniel Cormier (19-2) has been stopped for the first time in his career courtesy of Jon Jones (23-1).

The stage was set for the main event of UFC 214. Cormier defended his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title against Jones. The action took place inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

The two touched gloves surprisingly. Jones was loose with kicks early. An…

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Tickets for Mayweather-McGregor Not Moving As Well As Expected?

Tickets for Mayweather-McGregor Not Moving As Well As Expected?

  It’s the cross-over sporting event of the century, if you choose to buy into the hype. The Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor boxing match has been heavily promoted, complete with a whirlwind press tour of three countries in four days earlier this month.

Despite that, it seems fan interest at the box office isn’t what was hoped for. At least, after five days of tickets being on sale, there are…

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Dana White Says Ronda Rousey’s MMA Career is Anything But Sad

Dana White Says Ronda Rousey’s MMA Career is Anything But Sad

Dana White isn’t buying into the narrative that Ronda Rousey’s career plight is a sad fall from grace.

Ronda Rousey was the most dominant women’s mixed martial arts fighter in the world. She was finishing opponents in a matter of seconds. Her quick finishes in championship matches made her a star that crossed over into the mainstream media.

Her career took a turn when she was brutally knocked out…

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Conor McGregor Snaps Back in Response to Mike Tyson Comments

Conor McGregor Snaps Back in Response to Mike Tyson Comments

Conor McGregor has responded in ice cold fashion to Mike Tyson following the heavyweight champion’s assertions on his chances against Floyd Mayweather  on Aug. 26

McGregor ,who also claimed that his detractors will “eat their words” come the conclusion of his boxing debut against Mayweather next month, compared himself to Tyson’s nemesis Don King in response to the comments.

King, who was accused…

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Brock Lesnar on Facing Jon Jones: ‘Anytime, Anywhere’

Brock Lesnar on Facing Jon Jones: ‘Anytime, Anywhere’

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar responded to Jon Jones’ request for a future fight during an interview with the  Associated Press on Tuesday.

“Would I fight Jon Jones? Anytime, anywhere,” Lesnar said. “Right now he should be worried about (Daniel Cormier) on Saturday night.”

Lesnar showed that he is at least still paying attention to the UFC in noting that Jones meets Cormier for the…

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Mike Tyson: McGregor is Going to Get Killed Boxing Mayweather

Mike Tyson: McGregor is Going to Get Killed Boxing Mayweather

Mike Tyson is certain that Conor McGregor made a mistake taking a boxing match with Floyd Mayweather.

Tyson is regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers to ever compete. He’s certainly one of the most controversial figures in sports. Two men who aren’t short of controversy are McGregor and Mayweather.

The popularity surrounding both men has made them cash in. On Aug. 26, “Notorious” and…