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bjpenndotcom - July 15, 2017

Throughout the first three stops of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor world tour, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor was criticized for what many perceived to be racist comments. In New York, on the third stop of the tour, Conor McGregor attempted to address the criticism, stating that what many don’t know is that he is half black – “from the belly button down”. The joke fell a bit flat with those in attendance, however McGregor then proceeded to state that he loves black women, which then led to a sexual gesture on stage.

bjpenndotcom - July 14, 2017

Friday afternoon in London, Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor appeared in a boxing ring together for the first, and only, time ahead of their August 26th boxing match. The stop in London marked not only the 4th stop on the pair’s media tour, but also the final stop of the world tour ahead of their August 26th fight. Of course, with the stop being the last of the world tour, tensions were even higher than at previous stops. After Conor McGregor delivered an emphatic speech to those in attendance, which included him rubbing Floyd Mayweather’s head, Floyd Mayweather took the mic.

Chris Taylor - July 14, 2017

Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion and perennial middleweight contender Gegard Mousasi will make his Bellator MMA debut this October. Bellator officials broke the news during tonight’s broadcast on Spike TV stating that Gegard Mousasi (42-6-2 MMA) will make is promotional debut against former Bellator middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko (56-9 MMA) on October 20 live from the Mohegan Sun Casino.

Chris Taylor - July 14, 2017

Earlier this week UFC President Dana White announced that the promotion was aiming to have current UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway (18-3 MMA) make his first title defense against former lightweight title holder Frankie Edgar later this year. “We’re looking at Frankie Edgar, but we don’t know where.” White stated. “Absolutely. (it will happen before the end of the year)”.

Russell Ess - July 14, 2017

With all the buzz that Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor have been getting surrounding their world tour press conference promoting their mega money boxing match coming up on August 26, you know there were going to be a massive amount of GIFs, Memes, and highlights on the way.

bjpenndotcom - July 14, 2017

Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor face off again #MayweatherMcGregor #MayMacWorldTourpic.twitter.com/igGtLNZsmJ — Mike Dyce (@mikedyce) July 14, 2017

bjpenndotcom - July 14, 2017

Friday afternoon in London, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and undefeated legend Floyd Mayweather both appeared in a boxing ring in London for the final stop of their world tour before their August 26th fight date. Immediately, McGregor took aim at Mayweather for wearing platform shoes at the previous media stop in New York.

Russell Ess - July 14, 2017

The highly anticipated UFC debut of kickboxing star Gokhan Saki has been announced. Saki, who is considered one of the best kickboxers in the world announced on social media that he will be making his UFC debut in Japan at the UFC Fight Night 117 event at Saitama Super Arena, which takes place on September 23. The UFC announced that Saki will meet Henrique da Silva in the Octagon where Mauricio Rua and Ovince Saint Preux will fight in a rematch as the main event.

bjpenndotcom - July 14, 2017

Friday afternoon, Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather will appear onstage together for the last time for the fourth and final stop on their world tour. The event, which is set to take place in London, could very well be the final time the men appear onstage together prior to weigh-ins for their August 26th fight date. Above, you can tune in live to the final stop of the press conference!

bjpenndotcom - July 14, 2017

Thursday afternoon, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and undefeated boxing icon Floyd Mayweather appeared onstage together in New York for the third stop of their highly anticipated world tour. The press conference was certainly the most intense so far, with the two men getting in each other’s faces once again as tensions continued to build throughout the course of the third press conference. at one point, things got so heated that the UFC champion was just inches away from Mayweather, as he made sure he was included in Mayweather’s Periscope stream footage, going as far as to attempt to smack Mayweather’s hat off his head.

bjpenndotcom - July 14, 2017

Thursday night, the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather world tour hit Brooklyn New York, where the fighters hit the stage together for the third time. Following the event, UFC President Dana White took to social media to send a message to fans:

bjpenndotcom - July 14, 2017

It’s no secret that UFC President Dana White has been involved with boxing from an early age. White, who began boxing at an early age, then moved into the business side of the boxing world as a manger, where he frequently encountered Floyd Mayweather Jr. Mayweather recalled being involved with White early on in his career recently, saying:

bjpenndotcom - July 13, 2017

Thursday night in New York, both Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather appeared onstage for the third stop of their world tour. Once again, McGregor took the mic first, to address the crowd in attendance. Upon starting his speech, Conor McGregor stated:

Chris Taylor - July 13, 2017

The third stop of the Mayweather vs. McGregor world tour took place earlier this evening in Brooklyn. Tonight’s press conference, which took place from the Barclay’s Center in New York, failed to deliver when compared to the world tours two previous stops in Los Angeles and Toronto.

Chris Taylor - July 13, 2017

It was only a matter of time before it actually happened. UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather took to the stage again tonight, this time live from the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Chris Taylor - July 13, 2017

UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor turned heads this evening when he made his grand entrance to the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn wearing a white Gucci mink. Shortly after getting on stage, Conor McGregor took to the microphone where he paid homage to the late great Notorious BIG.

Chris Taylor - July 13, 2017

Former World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin Gaethje made his highly anticipated UFC debut earlier this month in Las Vegas where he scored a second-round TKO victory over perennial contender Michael Johnson in what many fans are deeming “fight of the year”. The undefeated lightweight contender, Gaethje (18-0 MMA), will now turn his talents to Season 26 of The Ultimate Fighter where he will coach opposite former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez (28-5 MMA).

bjpenndotcom - July 13, 2017

Wednesday afternoon in Toronto, UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and undefeated boxing icon Floyd Mayweather appeared onstage together for the second time in their second stop on their highly anticipated world tour. The press conference got off to a quick start as Conor McGregor led fans in attendance in a “f**k the Mayweather’s!” chant, which he then followed up with a callout of Showtime Exec Stephen Espinoza, who he blamed for having his mic cut out in the first press conference: