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Conor McGregor makes public appearance accompanied by bodyguards
bjpenndotcom - May 10, 2016
It wasn’t too long ago that UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor found himself threatened on social media by a man wielding an AK-47. The threat was serious enough that the FBI began investigating into the incident. During a recent appearance at an event alongside his girlfriend, Dee Devlin, McGregor was accompanied by two bodyguards according to ‘Sweeny and Moran’ who received an eyewitness account of the situation:
PHOTO | TJ Dillashaw training with Georges St-Pierre at Tristar
Russell Ess - May 10, 2016
Former Team Alpha Male all star TJ Dillashaw has been in Canada getting some training in with Georges St-Pierre and Tristar head coach Firas Zahabi. After a great training at @tristargym today with @TJDillashaw and @Firas_Zahabi! pic.twitter.com/S1jMDe68eL
VIDEO | Fastest KO in K1 KickBoxing history?
Russell Ess - May 9, 2016
K1 Kickboxing has a new star that was unleashed in the ring over the weekend.
Tim Kennedy blasts the UFC 198 Brazil card
Russell Ess - May 9, 2016
UFC 198 takes place this coming weekend as the stacked card features some of Brazil’s greatest fighters showcasing their skills in Curitiba, Brazil. While many fans are excited about the fights on the card, UFC middleweight Tim Kennedy is upset with some of the fighters that are being featured on the main card.
Miesha Tate explains why Holly Holm's manager is 'an idiot'
Russell Ess - May 9, 2016
Miesha Tate is a big fan of Holly Holm’s polite character and they have been friendly to one another even after Tate put Holm to sleep with a rear-naked choke at UFC 196. However, Tate revealed on Joe Rogan’s podcast last week that she has a problem with Tate’s manager Lenny Fresquez.
UFC Fight Night 87 Reebok pay ranges from $2,500 to $15,000, totaling $117,500
Russell Ess - May 9, 2016
$117,500 was the total payout by Reebok for the exclusive uniform deal with the UFC for the UFC Fight Night 87 event that took place in Rotterdam over the weekend. The payout from Reebok is in addition to each fighter’s contracted fight pay with the UFC. The full UFC Fight Night 87 UFC Athlete Outfitting payouts report via MMA Junkie:
Vitor Belfort says he and other fighters are 'living in slavery' due to the Reebok deal
Russell Ess - May 9, 2016
The uniform deal that Reebok has locked in with the UFC has upset a lot of fighters under the promotion. While some have gained some income with Reebok’s deal, others have had a lot of money fly out the window. Vitor Belfort spoke with Sportv (transcribed by Bloody Elbow) about the Reebok sponsorship as his fight with Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza is coming up at UFC 198.
Jeff Monson explains getting into fight with Russian promoter after being set up at event
Russell Ess - May 9, 2016
https://youtu.be/H7xf5TegFDs Jeff Monson just tasted what could be the most bitter loss of his career.
VIDEO | Rafael dos Anjos looking like a savage training for bout against Eddie Alvarez
Russell Ess - May 9, 2016
UFC Lightweight World Champion Rafael Dos Anjos | Evolve Vacation
VIDEO | Floyd Mayweather talks about fight with Conor McGregor
Russell Ess - May 9, 2016
While UFC President Dana White says that a boxing match between UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor and retired boxing star Floyd Mayweather Jr. is not happening, McGregor and Mayweather keep fueling the hype.
VIDEO | Tonya Evinger wins championship fight, throws up, kisses announcer
Russell Ess - May 9, 2016
Tonya Evinger with that yuck-mouth, "I just threw up" kiss to seal the night.#InvictaFC17 #AndStill pic.twitter.com/aniQNsOn5b — Lee Michaels (Liam) (@HowardK_Plop) May 8, 2016
VIDEO | Gunnar Nelson reveals why he does not wrap his hands when fighting
Russell Ess - May 9, 2016
Gunnar Nelson got back to his winning ways at UFC Fight Night 87, which took place in Rotterdam over the weekend.
UFC Fight Night 87 Bonus Report
Chris Taylor - May 8, 2016
‘UFC Fight Night 87’ in Rotterdam delivered some memorable fights and solid finishes. With that said, UFC President Dana White handed out four “Performance of the night” awards at tonight’s post fight press conference.
Bigfoot Silva says he will "be back" despite suffering another KO loss
Chris Taylor - May 8, 2016
Former UFC heavyweight title challenger Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva suffered his second consecutive knockout loss in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 87 at the hands and elbows of Stefan Struve. The setback served as Silva’s fifth loss in his past seven octagon appearances, with all five of those losses coming by form of TKO/KO.
McGregor on teammate Nelson's win: "The result of complete focus throughout training camp"
Chris Taylor - May 8, 2016
Gunnar Nelson scored an impressive submission victory over Albert Tumenov earlier today at UFC Fight Night 87 in Rotterdam. UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor went on Twitter to congratulate his “SBG” teammate, while adding that the victory was the result of having “complete focus” during his fight camp:
Video | UFN 87 Alistair Overeem vs. Andrei Arlovski Highlights
Chris Taylor - May 8, 2016
Check out the highlights from tonight’s UFC Fight Night 87 event headliner between Alistair Overeem and Andrei Arlovski. http://youtu.be/xdGWQxTaTwg
Video | UFN 87 Antonio Silva vs. Stefan Struve Highlights
Chris Taylor - May 8, 2016
Check out the highlights from today’s UFC Fight Night 87 co-main event fight between former title challenger Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva and Stefan “The Skyscraper” Struve (via FOX Sports): https://twitter.com/UFCONFOX/status/729403673441275904
UFN 87 Results: Stefan Struve destroys Antonio Silva in round 1
Chris Taylor - May 8, 2016
A heavyweight tilt between former title challenger Antonio Silva (19-9-1 MMA) and Stefan Struve (27-8 MMA) served as the co-main event for today’s UFC Fight Night 87 card in Rotterdam. Round one begins and Struve lands a right hand and then an uppercut. He follows up with a huge knee while Silva is coming in. Struve with some big elbows from the top. Silva looks to be out. It’s all over!