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Coronavirus in Sport LIVE: UFC 249 reaction, three Brighton players test positive, Premier League return LATEST


Coronavirus in Sport LIVE: UFC 249 reaction, three Brighton players test positive, Premier League return LATEST – The Sun

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ONLY HUMAN</strong></p>

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https://twitter.com/ToddCantwell_10/status/1259449711758458880</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589116798,”date_formatted”:”10th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:19 pm”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270775″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270775″,”content”:{“rendered”:”

AIRBRUSHED</strong></p>n</p>n

Roman Reigns was bizarrely edited out of WrestleMania footage on last night’s Raw as the mystery over his WWE status took a new twist.</p>n</p>n

The Big Dog was due to challenge Goldberg for the Universal Title at WrestleMania 36 last month but pulled out days before filming.</p>n</p>n

Reigns, real name Joe Anoa’I, deemed the health risks of competing during the coronavirus pandemic too great after twice bravely winning battles against leukemia.</p>n</p>n

The 34-year-old was replaced in the title match by Braun Strowman with the Monster Among Men going on to win the belt from his Hall of Fame foe.</p>n</p>n

WWE’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view takes place this Sunday and a video promo showing successful cash-ins from the past was shown on Monday Night Raw to hype the extravaganza.</p>n</p>n

It included Seth Rollins famously cashing-in his briefcase in the WrestleMania 31 main event between Brock Lesnar and Reigns, where he pinned the latter to become WWE champion.</p>n</p>n

But it seems WWE edited the clip, and rather than show Rollins covering Reigns, the screen cut to black instead.</p>n”,”raw”:”

AIRBRUSHED</strong></p>

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Roman Reigns was bizarrely edited out of WrestleMania footage on last night’s Raw as the mystery over his WWE status took a new twist.</p>

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The Big Dog was due to challenge Goldberg for the Universal Title at WrestleMania 36 last month but pulled out days before filming.</p>

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Reigns, real name Joe Anoa’I, deemed the health risks of competing during the coronavirus pandemic too great after twice bravely winning battles against leukemia.</p>

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The 34-year-old was replaced in the title match by Braun Strowman with the Monster Among Men going on to win the belt from his Hall of Fame foe.</p>

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WWE’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view takes place this Sunday and a video promo showing successful cash-ins from the past was shown on Monday Night Raw to hype the extravaganza.</p>

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It included Seth Rollins famously cashing-in his briefcase in the WrestleMania 31 main event between Brock Lesnar and Reigns, where he pinned the latter to become WWE champion.</p>

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But it seems WWE edited the clip, and rather than show Rollins covering Reigns, the screen cut to black instead.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589115024,”date_formatted”:”10th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”1:50 pm”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270764″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270764″,”content”:{“rendered”:”

CORM ON THEN</strong></p>n</p>n

Greg Hardy said he thoroughly enjoyed not having a crowd at UFC 249… as it meant he could listen to commentator Daniel Cormier’s advice.</p>n</p>n

Hardy, who beat Yorgan de Castro, said: “Thank God for not having the crowd.</p>n</p>n

“Shout out to DC. I heard him tell me to check him, so I started trying to check him. Game changer.”</p>n”,”raw”:”

CORM ON THEN</strong></p>

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Greg Hardy said he thoroughly enjoyed not having a crowd at UFC 249… as it meant he could listen to commentator Daniel Cormier’s advice.</p>

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Hardy, who beat Yorgan de Castro, said: “Thank God for not having the crowd.</p>

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“Shout out to DC. I heard him tell me to check him, so I started trying to check him. Game changer.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589113092,”date_formatted”:”10th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”1:18 pm”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270754″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270754″,”content”:{“rendered”:”

TRUMP CARD</strong></p>n</p>n

President Donald Trump was delighted with the spectacle provided by UFC 249.</p>n</p>n

In a pre-recorded statement which opened the event, he said: “Let’s play.</p>n</p>n

“You do the social distancing and whatever else you have to do.</p>n</p>n

“But we need sports. We want our sports back.”</p>n”,”raw”:”

TRUMP CARD</strong></p>

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President Donald Trump was delighted with the spectacle provided by UFC 249.</p>

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In a pre-recorded statement which opened the event, he said: “Let’s play.</p>

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“You do the social distancing and whatever else you have to do.</p>

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“But we need sports. We want our sports back.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589111296,”date_formatted”:”10th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”12:48 pm”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270742″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270742″,”content”:{“rendered”:”

AD ENOUGH</strong></p>n</p>n

Adrien Rabiot has reportedly refused to return to Juventus after lockdown as he looks to force his way out of the club.</p>n</p>n

Manchester United have been heavily linked to the 25-year-old after sending scouts to watch him “several times” this season.</p>n</p>n

Serie A clubs have been given the go ahead from the government to return to training as of Monday.</p>n</p>n

A number of Rabiot’s Juventus team-mates have flocked back to Turin as they prepare for football to return.</p>n</p>n

Cristiano Ronaldo arrived back in Italy on Monday and has to spend 14 days in quarantine after being on lockdown in Madeira.</p>n</p>n

According to Sport, Rabiot has not even been in touch with his club to tell them when he will be back.</p>n”,”raw”:”

AD ENOUGH</strong></p>

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Adrien Rabiot has reportedly refused to return to Juventus after lockdown as he looks to force his way out of the club.</p>

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Manchester United have been heavily linked to the 25-year-old after sending scouts to watch him “several times” this season.</p>

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Serie A clubs have been given the go ahead from the government to return to training as of Monday.</p>

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A number of Rabiot’s Juventus team-mates have flocked back to Turin as they prepare for football to return.</p>

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Cristiano Ronaldo arrived back in Italy on Monday and has to spend 14 days in quarantine after being on lockdown in Madeira.</p>

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According to Sport, Rabiot has not even been in touch with his club to tell them when he will be back.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589109183,”date_formatted”:”10th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”12:13 pm”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270728″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270728″,”content”:{“rendered”:”

BREAKING NEWS</strong></p>n</p>n

Brighton have confirmed that a third player has tested positive for coronavirus.</p>n</p>n

The unnamed player, who will now self isolate for 14 days, was tested on Saturday while his teammates continue training individually at the training ground.</p>n</p>n

Premier League clubs are due to meet on Monday for more discussions about their proposed Project Restart plan.</p>n</p>n

Brighton chief executive Paul Barber told Sky Sports: “It is a concern.</p>n</p>n

“Despite all of the measures that we’ve been taking over the past few weeks, where the players haven’t been involved in any significant training at all, we’ve still suffered another player testing positive for the virus.”</p>n”,”raw”:”

BREAKING NEWS</strong></p>

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Brighton have confirmed that a third player has tested positive for coronavirus.</p>

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The unnamed player, who will now self isolate for 14 days, was tested on Saturday while his teammates continue training individually at the training ground.</p>

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Premier League clubs are due to meet on Monday for more discussions about their proposed Project Restart plan.</p>

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Brighton chief executive Paul Barber told Sky Sports: “It is a concern.</p>

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“Despite all of the measures that we’ve been taking over the past few weeks, where the players haven’t been involved in any significant training at all, we’ve still suffered another player testing positive for the virus.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589107445,”date_formatted”:”10th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:44 am”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270724″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270724″,”content”:{“rendered”:”

KNOCK IT OFF</strong></p>n</p>n

Anthony Knockaert called for the season to be scrapped — and branded it “absurd” players are not being consulted.</p>n</p>n

The Brighton winger, on loan at Championship Fulham, fears he could infect a loved one if he catches the virus on returning to play.</p>n</p>n

And as clubs prepare to discuss Project Restart tomorrow, Knockaert said: “Every player will be different in these situations.</p>n</p>n

“I don’t think it would be the best decision to keep playing in the sense that we are going to be taking a risk.</p>n</p>n

“Right now, if I had to return to the league and return to work, I would give it my all. But if I could give my opinion, I would be against it.</p>n</p>n

“For me, the best decision in this case is that players have the right to speak and say what they want.</p>n</p>n

“It’s absurd not to take into account the opinions of the players.”</p>n”,”raw”:”

KNOCK IT OFF</strong></p>

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Anthony Knockaert called for the season to be scrapped — and branded it “absurd” players are not being consulted.</p>

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The Brighton winger, on loan at Championship Fulham, fears he could infect a loved one if he catches the virus on returning to play.</p>

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And as clubs prepare to discuss Project Restart tomorrow, Knockaert said: “Every player will be different in these situations.</p>

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“I don’t think it would be the best decision to keep playing in the sense that we are going to be taking a risk.</p>

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“Right now, if I had to return to the league and return to work, I would give it my all. But if I could give my opinion, I would be against it.</p>

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“For me, the best decision in this case is that players have the right to speak and say what they want.</p>

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“It’s absurd not to take into account the opinions of the players.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589106781,”date_formatted”:”10th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:33 am”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270715″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270715″,”content”:{“rendered”:”

PAUL OVER</strong></p>n</p>n

Paul Pogba had his summer move away from Manchester United “arranged” before coronavirus put plans on hold.</p>n</p>n

Clubs have had to tighten the purse strings due to the pandemic – which has left his dream move to Real Madrid on the rocks.</p>n</p>n

According to AS, Pogba had reached an agreement with his club that he would leave in the summer.</p>n</p>n

The wantaway midfielder had everything in place – until the Covid-19 crisis left the sporting world at a standstill.</p>n”,”raw”:”

PAUL OVER</strong></p>

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Paul Pogba had his summer move away from Manchester United “arranged” before coronavirus put plans on hold.</p>

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Clubs have had to tighten the purse strings due to the pandemic – which has left his dream move to Real Madrid on the rocks.</p>

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According to AS, Pogba had reached an agreement with his club that he would leave in the summer.</p>

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The wantaway midfielder had everything in place – until the Covid-19 crisis left the sporting world at a standstill.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589105460,”date_formatted”:”10th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:11 am”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270709″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270709″,”content”:{“rendered”:”

BEING FRANC</strong></p>n</p>n

Mike Tyson tipped Francis Ngannou to be a future UFC champion after his incredible win over Jairzinho Rozenstruik.</p>n</p>n

It took the hard-hitting heavyweight just 19 seconds to knock his opponent out cold at the behind closed doors event in Florida.</p>n</p>n

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Resounding … vicious …. future champ. #FrancesNyngonu</a> 20 second knockout 2nite #UFC249</a></p>n

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BEING FRANC</strong></p>

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Mike Tyson tipped Francis Ngannou to be a future UFC champion after his incredible win over Jairzinho Rozenstruik.</p>

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It took the hard-hitting heavyweight just 19 seconds to knock his opponent out cold at the behind closed doors event in Florida.</p>

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https://twitter.com/MikeTyson/status/1259329458172919808</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589104310,”date_formatted”:”10th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”10:51 am”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270702″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270702″,”content”:{“rendered”:”

FROM THE OCTAGON TO THE RING</strong></p>n</p>n

Henry Cejudo has admitted that he would love to do a WWE appearance following his announced retirement from UFC.</p>n</p>n

He said: “I would love to do an appearance, but the stuff they do in WWE, sh**, I would love to beat up on Rey Mysterio. He can bend the knee too. And Kurt Angle.”</p>n”,”raw”:”

FROM THE OCTAGON TO THE RING</strong></p>

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Henry Cejudo has admitted that he would love to do a WWE appearance following his announced retirement from UFC.</p>

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He said: “I would love to do an appearance, but the stuff they do in WWE, sh**, I would love to beat up on Rey Mysterio. He can bend the knee too. And Kurt Angle.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589103196,”date_formatted”:”10th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”10:33 am”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270695″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270695″,”content”:{“rendered”:”

FIGHTING FIT</strong></p>n</p>n

Dominick Cruz was not happy with his stoppage decision against Henry Cejudo.</p>n</p>n

He said: “I mean, I am not happy with the stoppage obviously because I specifically asked the Ref to let me go until I went out.</p>n</p>n

“And I was standing up so.. if I had stayed on the floor, I get it. But I’m working my way up.</p>n</p>n

“I was definitely still aware of what was going on and I get that there were unanswered shots but that is part of a fight.</p>n</p>n

“You know, if I am standing up to my feet, I’m in the fight.</p>n</p>n

“If I’m staying on the ground and continually getting chopped down I get it. But hats off to Henry Cejudo.</p>n</p>n

“I don’t have any excuses. I shouldn’t have got caught with that knee.”</p>n”,”raw”:”

FIGHTING FIT</strong></p>

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Dominick Cruz was not happy with his stoppage decision against Henry Cejudo.</p>

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He said: “I mean, I am not happy with the stoppage obviously because I specifically asked the Ref to let me go until I went out.</p>

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“And I was standing up so.. if I had stayed on the floor, I get it. But I’m working my way up.</p>

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“I was definitely still aware of what was going on and I get that there were unanswered shots but that is part of a fight.</p>

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“You know, if I am standing up to my feet, I’m in the fight.</p>

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“If I’m staying on the ground and continually getting chopped down I get it. But hats off to Henry Cejudo.</p>

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“I don’t have any excuses. I shouldn’t have got caught with that knee.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589102377,”date_formatted”:”10th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”10:19 am”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”270680″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11524786″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-joe-brophy even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-270680″,”content”:{“rendered”:”

“I PREPARED FOR KHABIB”</strong></p>n</p>n

Tony Ferguson accepted he was beaten by the better man at UFC 249, but did point out that his training had been for a different style of fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov.</p>n</p>n

Ferguson commented: “It was a long camp.</p>n</p>n

“The weight cut had nothing to do with it. Justin’s a tough son of a b***h, I’ll be real.</p>n</p>n

“I prepared for Khabib; not too much of a striker.</p>n</p>n

“But s**t happens, man. What can you do? I would’ve much rather got finished instead of having somebody step in.”</p>n”,”raw”:”

“I PREPARED FOR KHABIB”</strong></p>

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Tony Ferguson accepted he was beaten by the better man at UFC 249, but did point out that his training had been for a different style of fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov.</p>

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Ferguson commented: “It was a long camp.</p>

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“The weight cut had nothing to do with it. Justin’s a tough son of a b***h, I’ll be real.</p>

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“I prepared for Khabib; not too much of a striker.</p>

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“But s**t happens, man. What can you do? I would’ve much rather got finished instead of having somebody step in.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1589100183,”date_formatted”:”10th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”9:43 am”},”author”:”Joe Brophy”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee29b3db0d40a7e41df1be8fc10cd2c5?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}}]},”pageMeta”:{“activeCarouselIndex”:0,”articleId”:11524786,”articleMountId”:”main-content”,”section”:{“slug”:”football”,”id”:339,”sectionName”:”sport/football”,”type”:”customiserV1″,”theme”:”theme-football”},”spotId”:”sp_5v3VPY0c”,”pushlyKey”:”KtL4100XTLLEgUtYDKtO1stRdc1XNxnLUb5i”,”commentsAllowed”:true,”pageType”:”article”,”isSection”:false,”pageTags”:[“Sport Live Blogs”],”renderedArticleId”:11524786,”sharingEnabled”:true,”socialHeadline”:””,”socialSharingServices”:[“twitter”,”facebook”],”urlAbsolute”:”https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/11524786/coronavirus-sport-live-ufc-249-souza-premier-league/”,”cssManifest”:{“adsDesktop.css”:”/assets/client/adsDesktop.b5a6c3a03d9639e9dcac.1.css”,”adsMobile.css”:”/assets/client/adsMobile.b5a6c3a03d9639e9dcac.1.css”,”article.css”:”/assets/client/article.b5a6c3a03d9639e9dcac.1.css”,”articleSocial.css”:”/assets/client/articleSocial.b5a6c3a03d9639e9dcac.1.css”,”boxout.css”:”/assets/client/boxout.b5a6c3a03d9639e9dcac.1.css”,”brightcoveDesktop.css”:”/assets/client/brightcoveDesktop.b5a6c3a03d9639e9dcac.1.css”,”brightcoveMobile.css”:”/assets/client/brightcoveMobile.b5a6c3a03d9639e9dcac.1.css”,”comments.css”:”/assets/client/comments.b5a6c3a03d9639e9dcac.1.css”,”core.css”:”/assets/client/core.b5a6c3a03d9639e9dcac.1.css”,”coreMobile.css”:”/assets/client/coreMobile.b5a6c3a03d9639e9dcac.1.css”,”customiser.css”:”/assets/client/customiser.b5a6c3a03d9639e9dcac.1.css”,”liveblog.css”:”/assets/client/liveblog.b5a6c3a03d9639e9dcac.1.css”,”oembed.css”:”/assets/client/oembed.b5a6c3a03d9639e9dcac.1.css”,”opta.css”:”/assets/client/opta.b5a6c3a03d9639e9dcac.1.css”,”page-404.css”:”/assets/client/page-404.b5a6c3a03d9639e9dcac.1.css”,”pagination.css”:”/assets/client/pagination.b5a6c3a03d9639e9dcac.1.css”,”rails.css”:”/assets/client/rails.b5a6c3a03d9639e9dcac.1.css”,”section.css”:”/assets/client/section.b5a6c3a03d9639e9dcac.1.css”},”cssBundles”:[{“src”:”article.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”articleSocial.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”liveblog.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”adsDesktop.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”comments.css”,”lazy”:true},{“src”:”opta.css”,”lazy”:false}],”siteContext”:{“site”:”sun”,”lang”:”en-gb”,”articleDateFormat”:”D MMM YYYY,H:mm”,”timezone”:”Europe/London”,”sourcepoint”:{“enabled”:true,”accountId”:”259″,”siteId”:”5048″,”mmsDomain”:”https://cmp.thesun.co.uk”,”privacyManagerId”:”5d9f9b096ea62d2769efe589″},”isProd”:true},”site”:”sun”,”isProd”:true},”siteLinks”:{“help”:”https://help.thesun.co.uk”,”login”:”https://login.thesun.co.uk”,”profile”:”https://home.thesun.co.uk”},”articleTeaser”:[{“content”:{“kicker”:”AUBA’S FAMILY VOW”,”headline”:”Arsenal rebel Aubameyang ‘promised grandad he would play for Real Madrid’”,”lead”:”THE striker is wanted by Real Madrid in a summer transfer with his Arsenal career set to come to an end. And if he does make the switch to his family’s beloved Los Blancos, he would come good on the vow he made before his grandfather passed away.”,”url”:”https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11589073/arsenal-aubameyang-promised-grandad-play-real-madrid/”},”theme”:”theme-sport”},{“content”:{“kicker”:”TRIPPING POINT”,”headline”:”Trippier will cost £20m if Prem clubs want to bring him back to England”,”lead”:”EX-SPURS star Kieran Trippier will cost £20million if Premier League clubs want to bring him back to England. The right-back, 29, joined Atletico Madrid last summer for an initial fee of £20m.”,”url”:”https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11586480/trippier-20million-premier-league-atletico-madrid/”},”theme”:”theme-sport”},{“content”:{“kicker”:”PARTEY POOPERS”,”headline”:”Arsenal blow as Atletico offer Partey to Liverpool in Chamberlain swap”,”lead”:”SPANISH giants have resigned themselves to losing their Ghanaian midfielder. 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