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Dan Lambert, American Top Team Fighters Crash AEW Event

Dan LambertDan Lambert was joined by Junior dos Santos, Andrei Arlovski and Jorge Masvidal as ATT made an appearance at AEW All Out over the weekend. Lambert is the owner and founder of American Top Team, and also happens to be a huge professional wrestling fan. He has made a number of appearances at All Elite […]

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Dan Lambert was joined by Junior dos Santos, Andrei Arlovski and Jorge Masvidal as ATT made an appearance at AEW All Out over the weekend.

Lambert is the owner and founder of American Top Team, and also happens to be a huge professional wrestling fan. He has made a number of appearances at All Elite Wrestling events since it’s formation, showing some impressive skills on the mic. His latest appearance took place this Sunday, at the company’s biggest pay-per-view event of the year.

Accompanied by his fighters and AEW stars Ethan Page and Scorpio Sky, Lambert cut a promo hyping up the mixed martial artists and wrestlers, perhaps teasing a nearby collaboration.

.@AmericanTopTeam’s #DanLambert is here in a skybox with @junior_cigano, @GamebredFighter, @andreiarlovski & #MenOfTheYear @ScorpioSky & @OfficialEGO and they are putting all of #AEW on notice.

While none of the ATT standouts Lambert has brought with him to AEW events have actually competed in the ring, it’s certainly helped them gain exposure and could potentially set them up for a new career once their MMA days are over. Arlovski and dos Santos both drew cheers, while Masvidal garnered the biggest reaction.

While all three men are still active in their MMA careers, they appeared to enjoy taking part in the event and could possibly make the transition later on. Appearing alongside Lambert certainly seemed to put their foot in the door.

All Out was a massive success for the fast-rising wrestling promotion. On top of a series of highly anticipated wrestling matches, it also saw the debut of a number of high-profile signings, including former WWE stars Ruby Soho (fka Ruby Riot), Bryan Danielson (fka Daniel Bryan), and Adam Cole.

AEW has continuously grown out their roster, and appear more than happy to take on some newcomers who can come in with same name value already behind them.

What did you think of Dan Lambert’s promo? Will we see any MMA fighters make the switch to pro wrestling?

Khabib Nurmagomedov Claims Ronaldo Told Him About His Man United Return One Month Ago

Khabib NurmagomedovFormer UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov knew about Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to return to Manchester United well before the rest of the world did. According to utdreport, Nurmagomedov said “A month ago he [Cristiano Ronaldo] told me that he was moving to MUFC. I expected this deal to take place. I think that Manchester United […]

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Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov knew about Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to return to Manchester United well before the rest of the world did.

According to utdreport, Nurmagomedov said “A month ago he [Cristiano Ronaldo] told me that he was moving to MUFC. I expected this deal to take place. I think that Manchester United is more suitable for him than Juventus. For me, the transition was not a surprise.”

Ronaldo spent six years with Manchester United from 2003-2009 where he won many trophies and awards while dominating the English Premier League. Now 13 years later Ronaldo is back and ready to dominate the league once again for Manchester United.

The greatest Lightweight fighter of all time Nurmagomedov was rumored to have signed with a football team recently. Rumor had it that Nurmagomedov was signing with FC Legion Dynamo, a football club out of Russia. The team is based out of Dagestan which is the hometown of the legendary Nurmagomedov and many other fighters. Those rumors were shot down and called “fake news” by ‘The Eagle’s’ manager Ali Abdelaziz.

Nurmagomedov has been speaking about many things recently including, the “uselessness of ring girls” and how Jose Aldo can’t have another peak in his career. Nurmagomedov has been nicknamed the ‘Karen’ of the MMA world (by up and coming star Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett) with how he has been speaking recently. Although he is not fighting anymore, ‘The Eagle’ is still making headlines and fight fans are eating it up. The more Nurmagomedov talks the more headlines and things we collectively have to talk about. Nurmagomedov has also made the MMA rounds as a coach this year and is a perfect 4-0 as a coach this season.

Do you think Khabib Nurmagomedov will ever play football professionally?

Video: Watch Brock Lesnar Make Surprise Return At WWE Summerslam

LesnarBrock Lesnar is back. The former UFC heavyweight champion made a surprise return at the WWE Summerslam pay-per-view event on Saturday night right after Roman Reigns defeated John Cena in the main event. Lesnar — who was sporting a new look with a full beard and ponytail — arrived just as Reigns was standing over […]

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Brock Lesnar is back.

The former UFC heavyweight champion made a surprise return at the WWE Summerslam pay-per-view event on Saturday night right after Roman Reigns defeated John Cena in the main event.

Lesnar — who was sporting a new look with a full beard and ponytail — arrived just as Reigns was standing over Cena as the crowd unsurprisingly erupted.

You can watch it below:

It was revealed last year that Lesnar — who hadn’t appeared on WWE since April 2020 — was notably out of contract with Bellator president Scott Coker reaching out to him over a potential fight with Fedor Emelianenko.

In the end, it looks like Lesnar decided to stay with the WWE similar to all the other times where his contract expired and rumors of a return to mixed martial arts resurfaced.

For those who still have hope, it looks highly unlikely with Lesnar having just turned 44 last month. Then again, anything can happen in combat sports.

Do you think we’ll ever see Lesnar in MMA again?

VIDEO | Karate Fighter Wins Gold Despite Getting Knocked Out

KarateSajad Ganjzadeh won karate gold at the Tokyo Olympics despite being knocked out by Tareg Hamedi in the men’s 75-kilogram weight class on Saturday. Hamedi was ahead by three points when he let a fight-ending head kick fly. The Saudi Arabian knocked Ganjzadeb out cold before wheeling away in celebration after he seemingly secured himself […]

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Sajad Ganjzadeh won karate gold at the Tokyo Olympics despite being knocked out by Tareg Hamedi in the men’s 75-kilogram weight class on Saturday.

Hamedi was ahead by three points when he let a fight-ending head kick fly. The Saudi Arabian knocked Ganjzadeb out cold before wheeling away in celebration after he seemingly secured himself an Olympic gold medal.

Unfortunately, Hamdei was disqualified for using “excessive” force. In the Olympic version of karate, fighters are not allowed to follow through with their strikes.

Ganjzadeh didn’t realize he’d actually won gold until he woke up in the medical room backstage. The Iranian admitted it was somewhat bittersweet to have won the gold medal on a technicality.

“The last thing I remember was that I was behind by scores and then that incident happened and I don’t remember much after that, and what I remember was that in the medical room I woke up and I heard from the coach that I won the match,” Ganjzadeh said. “I’m very happy that I achieved this gold medal but I’m sad that it had to happen like this.”

Do you think Tareg Hamedi was robbed of his Olympic gold medal after he knocked out Sajad Ganjzadeh?

Ronda Rousey Hits Out At The Critics Of Simone Biles

Ronda RouseyRonda Rousey has leaped to the defence of Simone Biles who is in the firing line after quitting the Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health. The 24-year-old gymnast competed at just one event at the games before announcing her withdrawal that was not related to an injury. Biles remains eligible to compete in […]

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Ronda Rousey has leaped to the defence of Simone Biles who is in the firing line after quitting the Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health.

The 24-year-old gymnast competed at just one event at the games before announcing her withdrawal that was not related to an injury. Biles remains eligible to compete in the individual all around later in the week.

“No injury thankfully, and that’s why I took a step back because I didn’t want to do something silly out there and get injured,” Biles said, via Olympics.com. “I thought it was best that these girls took over and did the rest of the job, which they absolutely did — they’re Olympic silver medalists. They should be really proud of themselves for how well they did.”

“It’s been a really stressful Olympic Games as a whole; not having an audience — there are a lot of different variables going into it [the Games],” Biles added. “It’s been a long week; it’s been a long Olympic process/year. I think we’re a little bit too stressed out. We should be out here having fun, and sometimes that’s not the case.

Biles has received some criticism for bailing on her teammates who eventually went on to claim a silver medal.

Former UFC bantamweight champion and Olympic bronze medallist, Rousey, took to social media to put those critics on blast.

“Everyone judging @Simone_Biles doesnt know their foot from their asshole when it comes to being in her position,” Rousey wrote on Twitter. “Shes on the Olympic team while you’re on Twitter.Whatever is going on cannot be grasped from outside.She’s doing the absolute best she can given the situation she’s in.”

Do you agree with Ronda Rousey? Is Simone Biles receiving unfair criticism for quitting the Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health?

MMA Stars React To The Death Of Black Panther Actor Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick BosemanThe news of the death of actor Chadwick Boseman has brought grief to his army of fans. The 43-year-old star of Marvel’s “Black Panther,” passed away yesterday after a long battle with colon cancer – it was announced on his Instagram account late last night. “It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing […]

Chadwick Boseman

The news of the death of actor Chadwick Boseman has brought grief to his army of fans. The 43-year-old star of Marvel’s “Black Panther,” passed away yesterday after a long battle with colon cancer – it was announced on his Instagram account late last night.

“It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman. Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV.  A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much. From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more, all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther. He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side. ? The family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.”

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It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman.? ? Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV. ? ? A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much. From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more, all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. ? ? It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther. ? ? He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side. ? ? The family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time. ? ? Photo Credit: @samjonespictures

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After hearing the news, a bunch of MMA fighters took to their own social media accounts to pay tribute to the late, great actor.