Next 1 of 8 Prev post Use your ← → (arrows) to browse The movie industry has long tried to capture the appeal of a real-life fight. These movie characters could carve out a place in MMA. Nearly every weekend there’s a mixed martial arts competition in which fighters from all walks of life present what is considered the closest amalgamation between sports and a “real” fight. The movie industry also works to present a representation of what we think a “real” fight should be. In doing that, there’s a wealth of action heroes and heroines who have blossomed into icons of the industry. But what if we lived in a world where we could take that a step further? A world where those characters from our favorite action movies stepped into the mixed martial arts arena to compete against the biggest names in the sport today. Think about it. John Wick 3: Parabellum is one of the most anticipated movies of 2019 and is the newest standard of … [Read more...] about 8 fictional characters we’d love to see in MMA
Conor McGregor says he’d beat Floyd Mayweather in the rematch
UFC fighter, Conor McGregor, says he’d beat Floyd Mayweather in the rematch … if it ever happens. Former two-division champion, Conor McGregor, shocked the world when he lasted almost 10 full rounds with boxing icon Floyd Mayweather in 2017. Though he would go on to lose the super fight it was clear that many didn’t give McGregor enough credit in the ring. Now, years later, McGregor is still anxious for a rematch — and he thinks this time he’d win. “I would like to rematch him under boxing rules, again,” McGregor said to Tony Robbins during a YouTube podcast between the athlete and motivational speaker. “I believe I would win. Actually, there I go again with that fake humbleness. I know I would win.” McGregor went on to explain how the fight went from his perspective. “When I went into the fight in the early rounds I was whooping him in the early rounds,” Conor said. “I went back to my corner after the … [Read more...] about Conor McGregor says he’d beat Floyd Mayweather in the rematch
Four incredible records which only Cristiano Ronaldo possesses
Top 5 / Top 10 60 // 22 May 2019, 14:18 IST SHARE At 34 years of age, Cristiano Ronaldo is still going strong, and even in a season which has been below par by his Herculean standards, he has still achieved incredible things.From anecdotes by his old Manchester United teammates, it is clear that even at a young age, Ronaldo wanted to be the best player in the world.He became one of the best players in the world, but that wasn't enough and his obsession has metamorphosed into fighting to become the greatest player of all time.Whilst many regard Lionel Messi as superior, Ronaldo has equal claimant to the prize and his staggering bounty of records are one indicator of that.Due to playing at such an incredibly high standard of football so consistently over the last decade or so, Ronaldo has broken countless footballing records.This article will look through four incredible records which only Cristiano Ronaldo possesses.#1 Winning the Serie A, La Liga … [Read more...] about Four incredible records which only Cristiano Ronaldo possesses
Subrata Pal believes India’s forward line is in good hands
Former India goalkeeper Subrata Pal has stated that the Indian football team has some very good strikers to take the team to a good place during international matches. Pal also stated that Indian football needs more work at the grassroots level to develop the sport in the country. The Indian team will play the first international game since the exit from the AFC Asian Cup in the upcoming King’s Cup in Thailand. The tournament will be the first assignment for the newly-appointed coach Igor Stimac as well and the Indian team will definitely want to do well against the Caribbean team Curacao in June. Speaking the Indian team, former India international Subrata Pal said that the team can back on the current players forwards for next four to five years. "Sunil will be there for a few more years and Jeje is also young. We can also count on Balwant. So for the coming four to five years we can count on these boys," Pal told IANS. "There are two-three good strikers in the Indian … [Read more...] about Subrata Pal believes India’s forward line is in good hands
5 fighters that should be on September’s UFC Mexico City card
In advance of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first stop south of the border in over two years, we take a look at who should be featured on the card. A lot has changed in the world of MMA in the past couple of years. One thing that remains, is the UFC’s loyalty to the Mexican market. Sure, a two year absence can seem a bit lengthy to some, but the organization nevertheless will return to Mexico’s capital city for the first time in over two years on September 21. There are some obvious names that stick out when brainstorming who might just fill this card, along with some high-profile omissions for the Irene Aldana’s and Alexa Grasso’s of the world seeing that both fighters are currently booked for fights on different dates. Regardless, we bring you a five-pack of fighters you might end up seeing featured on the UFC’s fight night offering come late September. 5. Melissa Martinez (6-0) – Strawweight The lone fighter on this list that has yet … [Read more...] about 5 fighters that should be on September’s UFC Mexico City card