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Israel Adesanya Vows To Regain UFC Middleweight Title

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The pressure is on former UFC Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya this weekend. Adesanya will be looking to overcome the biggest obstacle in his MMA career. Izzy will be looking to dethrone the man who took the gold from him, Alex Pereira. The pair’s last bout wasn’t the first time these two have met inside a ring. Periera owns a 2-0 record over Adesanya in Kickboxing. With one of his victories ending in a brutal knockout of Adesanya. However, the octagon is a different beast. Adesanya looked to be cruising to another title defense in their first MMA meeting. But one strike changed the entire landscape of the fight.

Periera is now the owner of the UFC Middleweight crown, as his star has never been brighter. However, Adesanya has been impatiently waiting for his rematch. What seems like an impossible hurdle will once again be staring at Adesanya across the cage. The two will go to battle one more time this weekend in the main event of UFC 287. A loss by Adesanya will all but end his lengthy rivalry with Perieria. But like any confident fighter, Adesanya sees this fight only going one way.

Israel Adesanya Knows What Is At Stake At UFC 287

Adesanya seems to be welcoming the pressure. “Pressure makes diamonds, and I’m going to shine.” It’s no secret to anyone just how big the stakes are this weekend in Miami. The pressure isn’t just on Adesanya. Periera now has the pressure of being a UFC champion. The new Middleweight king also has the pressure of knowing the last meeting between the two wasn’t exactly going his way. No matter the pressure either fighter feels currently, that all will change when the bell rings.

UFC 287 looks to be an amazing card this weekend. The Co-Main Event will feature the king of the 305, Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal became a crowd favorite with his bone-chilling knockout of Ben Askren. However, Masvidal will have his hands full with a tough challenge in Gilbert Burns. Don’t miss any of the action when the PPV. streams on ESPN+ this Saturday. For the latest MMA news, keep it locked in right here at HNHH.

WWE & UFC Set To Become One Massive Company

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Vince McMahon and the WWE had themselves an incredible weekend. Overall, WrestleMania proved to be a massive success. There were some great matches and the entertainment was off the charts throughout the entire weekend. Moreover, with Roman Reigns retaining his world title, a lot of fans got what they wanted. While it has been a turbulent year for the company, they are still making some massive moves.

A few months ago, it was rumored that the WWE would be sold to a group of investors from Saudi Arabia. However, that is no longer the case. Instead, it is being reported by TMZ that the WWE and the UFC are going to merge and form one massive sports entertainment company. This deal will feature the UFC owning 51 percent of the company, while the WWE will have the other 49 percent. It is a massive new venture that has unlimited potential. As you can imagine, McMahon is very excited.

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Vince McMahon attends WWE Superstars for Sandy Relief at Cipriani, Wall Street on April 4, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for WWE)

“Together, we will be a $21+ billion live sports and entertainment powerhouse with a collective fanbase of more than a billion people and an exciting growth opportunity,” McMahon said. “The new company will be well positioned to maximize the value of our combined media rights, enhance sponsorship monetization, develop new forms of content and pursue other strategic mergers and acquisitions to further bolster our strong stable of brands.” For now, it remains to be seen how this partnership will work. The UFC and WWE are very different, although there are some crossover stars.

One has to imagine that we will find out the ramifications of all this, very soon. No matter what, this could go a long way in solidifying the WWE as the biggest wrestling promotion in the world. As for Dana White and the UFC, they continue to dominate the combat sports space. Let us know what you think of this deal, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sports world.

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Endeavor Purchases WWE to Form New $21 Billion Company with UFC

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Endeavor has announced the acquisition of World Wrestling Entertainment, forming a new publicly listed company consisting of both WWE and the UFC brands. In ownership, Endeavor now has 51% controlling interest in the new company, with WWE shareholders maintaining 49%.

The deal creates a $21 billion live sports and entertainment conglomerate.

“This is a rare opportunity to create a global live sports and entertainment pureplay built for where the industry is headed,” said Ariel Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor. “For decades, Vince and his team have demonstrated an incredible track record of innovation and shareholder value creation, and we are confident that Endeavor can deliver significant additional value for shareholders by bringing UFC and WWE together.”

“Given the incredible work that Ari and Endeavor have done to grow the UFC brand – nearly doubling its revenue over the past seven years – and the immense success we’ve already had in partnering with their team on a number of ventures, I believe that this is without a doubt the best outcome for our shareholders and other stakeholders,” said Vincent K. McMahon, Executive Chairman of WWE.

McMahon continued, “Together, we will be a $21+ billion live sports and entertainment powerhouse with a collective fanbase of more than a billion people and an exciting growth opportunity. The new company will be well positioned to maximize the value of our combined media rights, enhance sponsorship monetization, develop new forms of content and pursue other strategic mergers and acquisitions to further bolster our strong stable of brands. I, along with the current WWE management team, look forward to working closely with Ari and the Endeavor and UFC teams to take the businesses to the next level.”

The new company will place Emanuel as CEO and keep him in the same spot as Endeavor while also employing McMahon as Executive Charman of the Board and Mark Shapiro as President and COO of Endeavor and the new company. Dana White will continue as President of UFC, and Nike Khawn will be president of WWE.

You can learn more about the deal here.

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Conor McGregor Speaks On Latest School Shooting

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Conor McGregor gave his opinion on solving school shootings in America. After the recent tragedy in Nashville, many are looking for answers. A gunman entered The Covenant School in Nashville, killing six. The list of victims included three children and three adults. The gunman also died at the scene. Every time a situation like this happens, the American people demand answers. However, nothing has yet been done to create a safer environment for American children. But McGregor claims to have a solution.

The MMA legend believes that schools should have more armed guards. From TMZ, McGregor had a lot to say on the matter, “I have had my children at school here while stateside and have had my own armed guard present at the school. This was prior to the most recent school shooting also.” School shootings have continued to grow throughout the United States. With so many incidents happening as of late, these discussions have been popular on social media.

Conor McGregor Seeking Safer Environment For American Schools

Conor McGregor speaks with the fans following the face-off at the ceremonial weigh-ins at MGM Grand Garden Arena for UFC 285 -Jones vs Gane : Ceremonial Weigh-ins on March 3, 2023 in Las Vegas, NV, United States. (Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

McGregor wasn’t finished with thoughts on the situation. He also stated, “If she shot her way in to that school from the outside, my guard, who is tucked away, armed and unseen, would have seen her and taken her down. Saving those children’s lives.” The situation isn’t something that any family should have to go through. While many have their answers on how to solve the issue, McGregor believes in stronger security.

Mass shootings are a part of the culture in the United States. While politicians can’t seem to make a move on creating a safer space, citizens are taking it on themselves. Our thoughts are with those that had to deal with this horrifying incident in Nashville. No one ever wants to receive a call of this nature. How do you feel that America can solve this issue? Is there more than one correct answer? Let us know your opinions in the comment section below. For more of the latest news on sports and politics, stay with us here at HNHH.

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Conor McGregor Continues To Show Off His New Physique

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Conor McGregor is someone we have not seen in the Octagon for quite some time now. His last time in a UFC event was a complete disaster as he broke his ankle in a gruesome fashion. Overall, it was a pretty embarrassing ordeal that has had fans questioning the future of his career. However, McGregor has remained confident about returning to the UFC. In fact, he is now a coach on the latest season of The Ultimate Fighter. Subsequently, this will lead to a fight against Michael Chandler, and fans are very excited.

Interestingly, no one knows what division this fight will be held under. This is because McGregor has put on a ton of muscle throughout his recovery. Although McGregor is not used to fighting at a higher weight, there is a chance that we could see a massive weight class jump for the star. That ultimately depends on Michael Chandler, who also gets a say in all of this. Either way, fans are just interested to see what McGregor can do at this stage of his career.

Conor McGregor On The Gram

As it turns out, McGregor is certainly feeling himself right now. In his latest Instagram post, McGregor made sure to show people what his upper body looks like these days. Overall, his arms are much bigger than they used to be, and his chest area isn’t the lean McGregor we are used to. Furthermore, McGregor’s confidence is off the charts as he offered the caption “I smell so good you moan a little if I hug you.” One has to wonder what fragrance he wears for him to think he’s getting that kind of reaction out of people.

In terms of his upcoming return to the Octagon, there is no doubt that he will attract a ton of attention. McGregor knows how to promote a fight, and this is going to prove to be a whole lot of fun. Whether or not he can still win decisively, remains to be seen. Let us know what you think of McGregor’s chances, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.

UFC’s Jeff Molina Comes Out As Bisexual After Oral Sex Video Leaks

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After a video of him and another man engaging in oral sex leaked onto the Internet, UFC fighter Jeff Molina came out as bisexual via an emotional Twitter message. Moreover, he lamented the fact he couldn’t choose when or if he wanted to share his truth with the world. However, his unfortunately forced statement makes him the first openly LGBTQIA+ male member of the UFC. Not only that, but the response from the community is accepting on one hand, yet bigoted on another.

“Not the way I wanted to do this,” his message began. “But the chance to do it when I was ready was taken from me. I’ve tried to keep my dating life private from social media. I’ve dated girls my whole life and suppressed feelings I had throughout high school being on the wrestling team, throughout college pursuing MMA, and even after making part of the dream happen and getting into the UFC. The thought of my buddies, teammates and ppl I look up to looking at me different let alone treating me different for something I can’t control was something I couldn’t fathom.

Jeff Molina Comes Out As Bisexual After Video Leak

Furthermore, Molina was also criticized for wearing pants with a pride flag on them in matches during Pride Month. Moreover, he’s currently 11-2 and 3-0 in the UFC, though he’s currently suspended for allegedly participating in a betting scheme. As such, many people criticizing him for that are making a distinction between his actions that require accountability and his personal life, which does not deserve the onslaught it’s received.

“To the awful disturbed person that decided to post this ishh,” he included in his message. “I hope it was worth it. At the end of the day I know my character, morals, and who I am as a person. As much as I’m getting hated/s***ted on I’m getting an equal amount of support & it means a f**k ton.” Hopefully the community can support him in this journey and make that important distinction when his name is brought up. Regardless, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest from the MMA world and Jeff Molina.

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Conor McGregor Gets NSFW On Fox News

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Conor McGregor is certainly one of the most entertaining people when it comes to the fighting world. Although his actions and words have gotten him into trouble, he still continues to be himself. Overall, fans just want to see him back in the octagon. He will be fighting Michael Chandler soon, however, the UFC is trying to get the logistics down first. It will be a huge fight for McGregor, who desperately needs to get back in the win column, and fast.

In the interim, McGregor has been working on his charitable efforts. McGregor is someone who likes to give back, and there are a whole host of charities that he is interested in. One of these charities is Tunnels to Towers. For those who don’t know, this is a charity that donates to families of emergency workers who die while performing their job. It was created by Frank Siller, whose brother Stephen passed away while trying to save people on 9/11. Last night, McGregor was presenting Siller with a $1 million donation, and he did so while on Hannity.

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Overall, it was a fun appearance that certainly had the FCC ready to issue out some fines. In the clip above, McGregor had the Fox News censors working overtime as he dropped an f-bomb while speaking to Siller. “Frank, I’m honored to support you,” McGregor began. I wanted to say, your brother Stephen is a f***ing — excuse me, is a hero. He’s a hero. You’re a hero.” McGregor subsequently apologized, although Siller and Hannity didn’t seem to care all that much. After all, Fox News doesn’t exactly care too much for censorship, especially as it pertains to their own network.

As TMZ reports, McGregor has already donated a whole lot to this organization. In fact, he has raised about $3.7 million since the start of his career. Needless to say, this is a cause that is near and dear to his heart. Moving forward, we hope to see McGregor excelling in the octagon. If he does not win this upcoming fight against Chandler, then his career may be over. Stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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Drake & Tom Brady Show Huge Support To Jon Jones Before UFC Win

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Tom Brady and Drake just showed their support to Jon Jones ahead of his UFC 285 victory on Saturday (March 4) in differing ways. On one end, the 6 God made two massive bets on Jones, one to win by knockout and another to win by submission. As Jones won by the latter, the Canadian artist nabbed an estimated $1,700,000 in his total payout. Moreover, he shared the bets on Instagram ahead of his showdown against Ciryl Gane to claim the heavyweight title. Overall, it seems like the good luck paid off, with even Conor McGregor calling it a “nice bet.”

On the other hand, the NFL star proclaimed Jones was the best to ever do it in a video ahead of the match. “Hey Jon, I wanted to say welcome back to the main stage,” he expressed in a video shared by UFC. “It’s great to see the GOAT doing what he does best and doing what he’s meant to do. I thought seven titles was a lot, you doubled it man. I know tonight’s not gonna be easy with Ciryl Gane standing on the other side of that octagon, he’s a bad man. It’s gonna be an incredible fight.”

Drake Makes Big Bets

Furthermore, Jones made a stellar return to the octagon after three years off. Many consider him one of the greatest in mixed martial arts, and this face-off marks the fulfillment of a long process of seeking transition into the heavyweight class. Moreover, his last stoppage victory came against Alexander Gustafsson back in 2018 in a fourth-round knockout. Against Gane, he landed an early attack and performed a guillotine choke that made him submit.

Meanwhile, Drake’s bets could’ve actually resulted in some bad luck, instead. While the rapper’s a big better, he faced a lot of criticism for backing losers and giving the “Drake Curse,” most recently with Jake Paul. Drizzy bet on Paul to knock out Tommy Fury, which ultimately didn’t pan out. Still, at least he placed his winning bets on one of the MMA’s icons and not one of the more controversial recent figures in contact sports. Regardless, check out Brady’s message below and return to HNHH for the latest on Drake, Jon Jones, and Tom Brady.

Tom’s Message To Jon Jones

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Greg Hardy Destroyed In First Bare Knuckle Fight: Watch

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Greg Hardy is someone who has gone through various different careers. Overall, he started out his athletic career as a football player with the Dallas Cowboys. Although he was successful, a domestic violence case had some people demanding his banishment from the league. Eventually, Hardy fizzled out of the NFL and decided to pursue other opportunities. For instance, Hardy went on to become a fighter in the UFC. He started off in the lower ranks and tried to work his way up.

At first, Hardy was actually able to secure some wins here and there. However, there were a few occasions where he got disqualified due to cheap shots. Furthermore, every time he would fight someone of a higher stature, he would lose. His last fight in the UFC ended up being a loss, which led to his contract not being renewed. With his fighting future up in the air, Hardy decided to seek out the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. This is a boxing promotion in which combatants do not use gloves. It can be a brutal sport, although Hardy wanted to give it a shot.

Greg Hardy Knocked Out

According to TMZ, Hardy was fighting against Josh Watson this weekend. At the start of the fight, it seemed like Hardy may have a shot to win. Although things took a turn for the worse almost immediately as Hardy got forced into the ropes thanks to a huge punch. Consequently, Hardy didn’t have much in the tank once the fight reached the second round. Near the beginning of the round, Hardy got knocked out hard, and the referee ended the match. Needless to say, it was not a good start to this BKFC career.

Now, it remains to be seen whether or not Hardy will get another fight in this promotion. After his first appearance, it will be extremely difficult to place him. However, the XFL and the USFL are back, so perhaps he could always just go back to football. No matter what, you never want to get knocked out in your first appearance in a new fighting league. Stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sports world.

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Lil Wayne Walks Back Claim To Quit Watching UFC: ‘Wait, Bones Jones Komin Bak?!’

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Lil Wayne almost vowed never to watch UFC again.  But then he looked at the upcoming matchups.  Last week, Islam Makahachev faced off against Alexander Volkanovski in the UFC 284 main event.  By unanimous decision, Makahachev defeated his opponent for the lightweight gold belt.  Along with legendary UFC fighter Nate Diaz, the Cash Money rapper did not like the outcome of the match either.  He took to Twitter to vent his frustrations.

“Not sure if I’ll ever watch UFC again.  Did Volk bad bad.”

Volkanovski aka “The Great” was looking to become the fifth-ever dual-weight UFC champion, but took the L.  After watching the film, he thought he won the fight and is now looking for a rematch.  Wayne agreed but soon went back to Twitter to change his mind after realizing who would be fighting soon.

“Wait, Bones Jones komin bak?! Ok I lied and u know I kant miss dat Pereira v Stylebender!!!! And Connor bak right?? Yeah I lied.”

The 40-year-old rapper has always shown his love for sports throughout his career.  He is a big fan of the Los Angeles Lakers, especially Kobe Bryant, as the two were good friends.  In 2009, Wayne released the song, Kobe Bryant, in honor of the five-time NBA Champion after he won his fourth ring.  In 2020, Wayne added more verses to the song after Bryant passed.   He is also a huge fan of Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers.  The Dedication rapper created the theme song for the NFL team titled, “Green & Yellow” back in 2011 after they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV.  He released a new version in 2021 at the request of the organization.

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