Author: By Matt Parrino

 
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Ronda Rousey is the face of the women’s MMA movement, a transcendent star who has captivated the rapidly growing sport.With her worldwide notoriety and exposure growing at a phenomenal pace, Rousey has taken things to the next level and is now arguably the face of women’s sports in general.That widely recognized face is now on full display in Rousey’s hometown of Venice, Calif., as Brazilian artist Bicicleta Sem Freio from JUSTKIDS created a breathtaking mural commissioned by the UFC in honor of the UFC women’s bantamweight champion.

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Since Joe Duffy walked through the Octagon door, it’s been hard to find his name in print without the name of fellow countryman and interim UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor nearby.Duffy is the last man to beat McGregor, who has since taken over the MMA world while bringing his entire nation along for the ride. So it’s easy to see why the two men are linked.RELATED CONTENT: UFC Breakdown – Joe Duffy | Joe Rogan previews Dublin main event | Duffy has Poirier, not McGregor, in sights | Joe Duffy fighter profileBut UFC president Dana White thinks Duffy … Read the Full Article Here

Joe Duffy sat quietly as his fellow countryman Conor McGregor went on a verbal rampage during the UFC’s “GO BIG” press conference on Sept. 4.That’s because Duffy is the antithesis of McGregor. Whereas the “Notorious” is loud and brash, Duffy is typically mild-mannered and reserved.More from UFC Fight Night Dublin: Bigger is better for Poirier | Kavanagh opens up on rise of SBG and Irish MMA | Bubba Bush bringing Texas spirit to Dublin | Breese is the UK’s new breed | Daly not missing the partyMcGregor exchanged words with severa … Read the Full Article Here

HOUSTONAlexander Gustafsson didn’t make it to the post fight press conference after UFC 192.Following a split decision loss to Daniel Cormier Saturday night, Gustafsson, who was transported to the hospital for precautionary reasons, didn’t get to comment on his role in another legendary title fight.

 
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So Cormier did it for him. “He had a fight of the year candidate in 2013 with Jon Jones, and him and I just had one of the best fights of the year tonight,” Cormier gushed. “There aren’t many guys in this world that can say they fought Jon and … Read the Full Article Here

 
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HOUSTONHe looks like Mr. Universe and fights like a superhero out of a comic book.On Saturday night at UFC 192, expectations were high for “Super” Sage Northcutt and the 19-year old delivered, finishing Francisco Trevino in under a minute in his UFC debut.More from UFC 192: Full results | Fight Night Blog | Northcutt impressive in debut | Lewis, S. Pettis win earlyNorthcutt came out and threw a pair of head kicks with bad intentions, and after Trevino slipped on a kick attempt of his own, Northcutt pounced. He landed a barrage on the fence tha … Read the Full Article Here

HOUSTONDaniel Cormier and Alexander Gustafsson vie for the top spot in a division shrouded in haze. Saturday night, their main event clash at UFC 192 should provide some clarity.To claim the vacant light heavyweight title, Cormier beat Anthony Johnson, who bludgeoned Alexander Gustafsson, who gave former pound-for-pound king Jon Jones his toughest fight to date. And it was Jones who beat Cormier convincingly at UFC 182 before being stripped of the title later in 2015 because of legal troubles.

 
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Any murkiness could lift in the near future, as Jones’ return looms follow … Read the Full Article Here