CM Punk sent out a tweet last night during RAW, apparently about WWE’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness campaign with Susan G. Komen. Punk called Susan G. Komen “a scam.”
Punk’s tweet caused a stir with wrestling fans, so Punk clarified that his remarks has nothing to with “fake wrestling,” his remarks was about people collecting money for themselves in the name of breast cancer.
An exciting match up in the Strawweight division has been made for the main event of UFC fight night 80 on December 10th
It’ll feature the #6 ranked Paige VanZant vs the #8 ranked Joanne Calderwood.
Both VanZant and Camderwood are huge upstarts in the Strawweight division and eventual title contenders.
VanZant who is (6-1) is coming off a 3rd round submission victory over Alex Chambers from UFC191. Calderwood who is (10-1) is also coming off a victory that she earned via unanimous decision when she defeated Cortney Casey back in July
The fight will take place live and exclusively on UFC Fight Pass
MMA fighting is reporting In a shocking decision, Nevada commissioners voted Monday to levy an unprecedented five-year suspension on the outspoken UFC contender Nick Diaz, stemming from a failed post-fight drug test due to THC on Jan. 31 at UFC 183. Diaz was also fined $150,000 — 33-percent of his $500,000 UFC 183 fight purse.
Diaz’ attorney Lucas Middlebrook informed reporters after the hearing that Diaz plans to appeal the decision. If the suspension stands Diaz will be 37 when he is allowed to return to competition
Variety is reporting that UFC Bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will star in the reboot of the classic action film from the 1980’s Road House that the late great Patrick Swayze made famous.
Released in 1989, the original film starred Swayze as a bouncer hired to clean up one of the rowdiest, loudest bars in Missouri, The Double Deuce. A gentleman with a degree in philosophy, Swayze’s character’s calm is put to the test when he needs to protect the town from a corrupt businessman.
Rousey embraced the idea of having the staring role but said she wanted to be respectful before perusing the project so she reached out to Swayze’s widow Lisa Neimi for her blessing which she gladly gave.
Sources say that MGM are currently talking to screenwriters and that production is likely to begin in 2016 with Rousey playing the roll Swayze did in the original. Previously having roles in The Expendables 3, Furious 7 and Entourage this project is sure to be Rousey’s biggest role up to date.
you may recall sometime ago we did a story about MMA veteran Shayna Baszler making her in ring debut as a professional wrestler for a promotion called QPW. Well today we have more news for you about the event.
If you wish to attend this event you can purchase your tickets through PayPal by contacting Alan at danque2@yahoo.com Fromt row tickets are $20 and GA tickets are $15 people who purchase front row tickets will be let into the venue first
There will also be a FREE meet and greet as doors open at 7 where fans will be able to meet Shayna Baszler and Jessamyn Duke. Also on the card are
Thornstowe vs. Mac vs. Spencer vs. Hero
Matthews vs. CVE
Luster vs. Lush
Savoy vs. James
The event will take place at the Evelyn mount community center in Reno Nevada on September 26th. Opening bell will be at 8pm
Not going to lie I’m extremely envious of anyone attending this event but for those of you attending I hope you all have a fantastic time.
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
What Dana White wants Dana Whie gets. When he sat down with New York Times late last month he said he wanted Rousey and Jedrzejczyk both defending their titles on the same card. That card in question was suppose to be UFC195 but thanks to Lawler and Condit getting scraped Rousey and Holm were brought in as a replacement to headline the UFC193 card in Melbourne Australia.
A card that was already expected to break an all time attendance record just got all the more interesting. Today at the UFC Go big press conference in Vegas it was announced that UFC Straweight Champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk will be defending her title for the 2nd time against challenger Valerie Letourneau in the co main event.
Jedrzejczyk’s original opponent was suppose to be Claudia Gadelha but due to a thumb injury she sustained in her last fight she’s unable to compete. Both Letourneau and Jedrzejczyk are coming off wins in their last fight. Letourneau who is (8-3) is coming off a Unanimous decision win over Marya Maroz from this last month. As where Jedrzejczyk who is (10-0) is coming off a 3rd round TKO victory against Jessica Penne from June
With this fight added Austrailia looks to be in for a treat. UFC193 will be the first event in the company’s history to have two women’s titles defended on a card. UFC193 takes place November 14th, 2016 from Melboene Australia and live on PPV
Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
Former UFC and PRIDE Fighting Championships heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has officially announced his retirement from the sport of mixed martial arts.
Nogueria made the announcement today during a UFC press conference in Brazil. Nogueria came up short in his last bout against Stefan Struve who won by unanimous decision at UFC190
During the UFC190 post fight press conference Dana White said he felt like Nogueria was done and that he was going to talk to him about retirement. White also went on to say he would offer Nogueria a position as brand ambassador for fighters and fans.
Nogueria accepted the position and will begin work within the company immediately. Throughout the past 16 years, Nogueira has been a stalwart in the heavyweight division, well known as one of the most ferocious submission fighters to ever compete in the sport. He became PRIDE heavyweight champion in 2001 after defeating Heath Herring and would win his next five fights in a row before being dethroned by Fedor Emelianenko.
On behalf of MMA fans everywhere that you Big Nog for all the moments and memories
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
Tonight on Sports center UFC president Dana White made the announcement that Ronda Rousey will be defending her Batemweight title against Holly Holm at UFC193 from Melbourne Australia.
The fight was originally set to take place at UFC195 for the UFC’s New Years card on January 2nd in Las Vegas NV.
The original main event for UFC193 was scheduled to be Robbie Lawler vs Carlos Condit. However due to an injury Lawler will be unable to compete. Rousey and Holm are being brought in as a replacement to break what looks to be an all time attendance record.
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
You may remember sometime last month we did a story on Ronda Rousey landing an endorsement deal with global fast food chain Carl’s Jr & Hardee’s
The newest commercial promoting the Cinnamon Swirl French Toast Breakfast Sandwich features clips of the champ sparing in the ring, then clips of her eating the sandwich causing her to smile with glee. The tag line for the sandwich is “The knockout sandwich with a sweet side”
What makes the ad all the more awesome is that you have the voice of the octagon Bruce Buffer doing his infamous Ronda Rousey introduction.
Haven’t seen the commercial yet? Never fear because you can do so here:
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
Ronda Rousey’s last title defense against Bethe Corriea in Rio De Jenero at the beginning of this month lasted a grand total of 34secs
The match up was highly anticipated not only because Rousey would be defending the belt for the 6th time but the opponents also shared some bad blood. Corriea had two wins over Rousey’s closest friends Jessamyn Duke and Shayna Baszler. Corriea also did her fair share of hyping the fight with her tasteless trash taking. Fans knew this bout would be interesting but the questioned remained, how would the numbers do???
Current estimates have the show doing a little more than 900,000 buys on pay-per-view, the largest number for a UFC show since UFC 168, on Dec. 28, 2013, the show headlined by the second Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva fight and the second Rousey vs. Miesha Tate fight.
It would give the company three shows so far this year that have topped 800,000 buys. The Dec. 12 show, with two title matches, Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor for the featherweight title, and Chris Weidman vs. Luke Rockhold for the middleweight title, barring a key injury, would figure to top that number as well
But the Rousey fight’s success at that level was hardly expected. While Correia did her part to hype the fight, and there were a number of storylines in place, UFC 190 had little in the way of what would be considered strong undercard support. The show was also held in Rio de Janeiro, and in the past, shows outside North America have not done big numbers on pay-per-view. When Anderson Silva was considered UFC’s top fighter, he twice headlined shows from Rio de Janeiro, and both did less than 350,000 buys.
Another key to the company’s biggest modern pay-per-view draws is bringing in a unique fan base. Lesnar brought in the pro wrestling audience. St-Pierre was a mainstream Canadian sports superstar. Liddell was the company’s superstar fighter when it first appeared on national television. With Rousey, she brings in a female fan base as well as a casual fan audience that doesn’t even follow the sport on a regular basis.
There you have it folks not only is Rousey the most dominate female athletes but she puts asses in seats and brings in the money. Are you surprised?
One would have to wonder with Rousey and Holm not having the grudge factor will the UFC 195 card do as good as the UFC190 Card?? Only time will tell.
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
source MMA fighting.com
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