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Conor McGregor talks smack to Floyd Mayweather
Whenever Floyd Mayweather is in the news, you cant’ help but feel that Conor McGregor isn’t far behind. Recently, Mayweather was in a post-press conference brawl with Logan Paul’s brother Jake. Making a name for himself in the combat sports world, Jake stole Mayweather’s hat, prompting Mayweather to attack the brother of the man he is fighting in June. McGregor, who lost to Mayweather in a boxing match years ago, ending up calling Mayweather out on how it went down.
Claressa Shields makes her walk to the cage
In preparation for Claressa Shields’ MMA debut, the PFL was able to give her a taste of the experience. Boxing’s undisputed middleweight champion teased her entrance on social media as she entered and circled around the PFL cage. Shields will fight Brittney Elkin on June 10.
Mandy Bohm signs with the UFC
After being let go by Bellator, Mandy Bohm announced that she has signed with the UFC. Bohm, who has won seven straight fights, won her Bellator debut in October. She was one of several stars who were recently cut by the promotion.
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Ich darf euch mit stolz verkünden das ich ab jetzt für die @ufc Kämpfe.Happy to announce that I signed with UFC #daznfightclub #ufc #mma #wmma #germmany pic.twitter.com/urQ8FYnj9S
— Mandy_Monster_Böhm (@mandy_boehm_mma) May 6, 2021
Giga Chikadze calls out Jake Paul
Jake Paul continues to get the attention of MMA stars. He recently made fun of the fact that MMA fighters want to face him, a current boxer, but only in a cage. Someone who isn’t afraid to fight him anywhere is Giga Chikadze, who is on an eight-fight win streak. Chikadze challenged Paul to a fight in any format.
LOL! I’m 145-er and can beat you in Boxing, Kickboxing or MMA in any weight devision! #ForFREE @ufc @danawhite @AliAbdelaziz00 @espnmma
— GIGA CHIKADZE (@giga_chikadze) May 6, 2021
Dustin Poirier prepares for Conor McGregor
There appears to be no resting for Dustin Poirier, who will look to go 2-1 against Conor McGregor at UFC 264 on July 10. “The Diamond”, who beat McGregor in January, posted a picture on social media of him training for the fight.
Let hard work be thy medicine.#ElDiamante #PaidInFull pic.twitter.com/XdHv1Hhio0
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) May 6, 2021
Valentina Shevchenko honored
One of the most dominant athletes in MMA today, Valentina Shevchenko is on a roll. “The Bullet” beat Jessica Andrade via TKO at UFC 261 to defend the UFC flyweight title for the fifth time. On a seven-fight win streak, Shevchenko announced that she will be honored by Sports Illustrated.
Kamaru Usman gives fans a look at fight v. Gilbert Burns
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is looking to provide some insight into one of his most dominant performances to date. In February, Usman jabbed away at Gilbert Burns, beating him via TKO at UFC 258. Usman announced he will be sharing on his YouTube channel a mini-series surrounding the fight.
I’m taking you Inside #UFC258: Usman vs Burns in this 3 part mini-series. Episode 1 available Friday at 10amET on my YouTube channel ———- https://t.co/AgupLm9CIj pic.twitter.com/wztNTLAvuk
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) May 6, 2021
Dana White helps Chris Weidman celebrate Cinco de Mayo
After undergoing surgery, Chris Weidman is looking to head back to the octagon as soon as possible. For now, however, he must heal and enjoy the little things. Weidman, who snapped his tibia and fibula at UFC 261, got a gift from UFC President Dana White that coincided with Cinco de Mayo.
Aljamain Sterling celebrates some family time
The life of an athlete consists of a nonstop grind. UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling recently underwent surgery to fix a nagging injury. Looking to make the most of his time off, Sterling finally got to meet with family he has not gotten to be around in years.
Tecia Torres reflects on her journey
One of the top strawweights in the UFC, Tecia Torres took a moment to look back on her amateur days. On a two-fight win streak, Torres, who fights in an octagon in packed buildings, talked about fighting in bars.
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