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Conor McGregor’s Manager: Michael Chandler Was 1st Choice

According to Conor McGregor’s manager, Audie Attar, Michael Chandler was his first choice for his comeback fight, not Max Holloway.UFC president Dana White announced last week that McGregor will make his comeback to the Octagon after five years away when he battles Holloway in a rematch in the main event of UFC 329, which takes […] The post Conor McGregor’s Manager: Michael Chandler Was 1st Choice appeared first on HEAVY.

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Khamzat Chimaev Calls Out Sean Strickland Again

Khamzat Chimaev called out UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland again after the two had a close fight earlier this month at UFC 328. Chimaev lost the UFC middleweight title via split decision to Strickland in the main event of UFC 328. It was a very close fight, and some believe that Chimaev did enough to […] The post Khamzat Chimaev Calls Out Sean Strickland Again appeared first on HEAVY.

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Georges St-Pierre Reacts to Conor McGregor’s UFC Comeback

UFC legend Georges St-Pierre shared his reaction to hearing the news that Conor McGregor is making his comeback to the Octagon.UFC president Dana White confirmed a week ago that McGregor will return after five years away from competing to take on rival Max Holloway in a rematch at UFC 329, which takes place on July […] The post Georges St-Pierre Reacts to Conor McGregor’s UFC Comeback appeared first on HEAVY.

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Dana White Says Conor McGregor Return Announcement Timing Had Nothing To Do With Francis Ngannou

Did UFC president Dana White intentionally announce Conor McGregor‘s return to the company at the same time that former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou was walking out for his debut with the Paul brothers’ Most Valuable Promotions? That’s what the Paul brothers and many fans believe, and the outspoken influencers weren’t shy about sharing their feelings on the […] The post Dana White Says Conor McGregor Return Announcement Timing Had Nothing To Do With Francis Ngannou appeared first on BroBible.

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Johnny Manziel just ‘needed a cigarette’ after first, and likely last, MMA fight

Former Heisman Trophy Winner and NFL Quarterback Johnny Manziel made his MMA debut recently, taking a step into the world of combat sports in what will likely be his last appearance. His opponent was none other than online media personality Bob Menery who also made his combat sports debut. Brand Risk Promotions 14 is live! […] The post Johnny Manziel just ‘needed a cigarette’ after first, and likely last, MMA fight appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Johnny Manziel managed to win his MMA debut

Johnny Manziel made his MMA debut on Saturday night, and it actually went quite well for him. Manziel took part in an MMA event at the UFC Apex Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, taking on 38-year-old influencer Bob Menery. Manziel won in dominant fashion, scoring a first-round stoppage. While the quality of opposition was … The post Johnny Manziel managed to win his MMA debut appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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