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      Paige VanZant shows off gruesome injury after Elle Brooke fight as OnlyFans star reveals location for Misfits rematch

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      PAIGE VANZANT was left with battered knuckles as a result of her epic fight against Elle Brooke – with a rematch already in the works. The ex-UFC contender was floored in the first round by OnlyFans star-turned boxer Brooke in their Misfits Boxing headliner in Texas.Paige VanZant was left with battered knuckles as a result of her epic fight against Elle BrookeCredit: @paigevanzantThe OnlyFans stars are heading for a rematchBut VanZant recovered well to claw back a draw on the judges scorecards. Both agreed to a “big money rematch” after the scorecards failed to split them over five rounds. And Misfits co-founder Mams Taylor – also manager to KSI – revealed the rematch was heading for the UK. VanZant, who showed off her bruised hands, is up for the challenge and ready to return the favour by heading to Brooke’s back yard this time. READ MORE IN BOXINGShe said on Instagram: “Obviously, we didn’t get the result that we predicted last night. “I really thought that I did enough at the end. My whole team thought we did enough. “I think a lot of people did. The judging: a little bit nuts. But it looks like it sets up the perfect rematch.”I’ve just got to go on her turf and take the belt there. So I’ll see all of you guys in London.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Thank you guys, Misfits this was an incredible experience. Obviously not hurt or injured. I do think that my jab was landing a little bit. “So I’m just waiting for the bruise to heal, but should be back to camp and I’m excited. Let’s do this one more time.”Ebanie Bridges slams Elle Brooke’s ‘bulls’ draw against Paige VanZant but hails her ‘baby’ for epic fight More

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      Conor McGregor called out for history-making title fight by UFC champ at America’s most iconic fight arena

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      LEON EDWARDS has proposed giving Conor McGregor a history-making UFC title fight at Madison Square Garden. McGregor became the first UFC champion to ever holds two-division belts at the same time when he knocked out Eddie Alvarez in 2016. McGregor is currently a two-division UFC champCredit: GettyHe added the 155lb lightweight strap to his 145lb featherweight belt at the iconic MSG – but no one has ever been a three-weight ruler. So Edwards – who defends his welterweight title against Belal Muhammad on July 27 – is ready to give McGregor a crack at history. He said on The MMA Hour: “Why not? Let’s give him the opportunity to become three-division world champion. “Give me the opportunity to take out a guy like Conor McGregor. New York, that would be perfect. That is the fight. READ MORE IN b”I feel like he’s got to take out Michael, I take out ‘No-one-remembers-his-name’ and we’ll go from there. We’ll go to New York, MSG, let’s go!“That’s the fight. We’ve got business to take care of, but that’s the fight. That’s what needs to happen and it should happen.”McGregor, 35, returns after three years out on June 29 against Michael Chandler, 38, at UFC 303. A month after, Edwards, 32, defends his 170lb gold against challenger Muhammad, 34, at UFC 304 three years on from their no-contest bout. Most read in BoxingInside McGregor’s Notorious lifestyleWith more sides to his personality than an Octagon, Conor McGregor’s rise has been an enthralling watch.
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEdwards backs himself and McGregor to emerge victorious to help set up the super-fight at the most famous American arena of all time. He said: “I heard a little noise but nothing to get excited about. Conor McGregor and Dana White announce huge Dublin UFC event for early June – with extra Irish twist“Like I said, we’ve both got fights on our hands that we need to get past first before getting that far in. “I have to go out there and take of Belal, he goes out there and takes care of what he needs to take care of, and we’ll go from there.”Leon Edwards proposed giving Conor McGregor a history-making UFC title fightCredit: Getty More

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      Ebanie Bridges gives her ‘baby’ Elle Brooke a kiss but fumes at ‘bulls***’ draw against Paige VanZant

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      EBANIE BRIDGES hit out at Elle Brooke’s “bulls***” draw against Paige VanZant. Brooke dropped the ex-UFC fighter in round one but VanZant rallied to claw back a draw. Elle Brooke with Ebanie Bridges after the fightCredit: @ebanie_bridgesElle Brooke dropped Paige VanZant but drew on the cardsCredit: @thedumbledongFormer world champion Bridges – a mentor and training partner of Brooke’s – was ringside in Texas. And she fumed at the decision after linking up with her boxing best friend backstage and giving her a kiss. Bridges, 37, said: “We are here with Elle. F***ing smashed it, I’m so proud of her. I think she f***ing won, I think the draw is bulls***. “They just wanna make money. They just wanna make money because they wanna see it again. Aw, my baby! You’re the best.” READ MORE IN BOXINGBoth Brooke and VanZant did agree to a rematch after the judges failed to split them over five round in Houston. VanZant, 30, said: “I said it would be a tough fight, the whole camp. I knew how tough she was, I took the fight for a reason.”I was excited, I watched her past fights, I knew it would be tough. It is what it is, it sets up the perfect rematch.”And Brooke, 26, said: “I mean it’s one of those things, you have to rewatch it because when you’re in there you’re getting hit but you’re also hitting.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I don’t think I’m experienced enough to think, ‘I’m 100 per cent winning this.’ “But because of the knockdown I can see me winning it but I’ll have to watch it back.”I was just saying to Paige, we now get a big money rematch! This is perfect.”VanZant, formerly of the UFC and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, hinted the rematch was heading for Dubai. But Misfits Boxing co-founder Mams Taylor – manager to YouTuber-turned boxer KSI – revealed it will be run back in the UK. Taylor confirmed: “We’re going to see them back in the ring in the UK. “Elle came out here on Paige’s turf now Paige is going to return the favour in the UK.”It was decided in that very ring moments after the announcement of it being a draw. They both want it. Let’s run it back.” More

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      Elle Brooke controversially DRAWS against Paige VanZant after knocking down ex-UFC star in thrilling OnlyFans battle

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      ELLE BROOKE fought to an epic draw against Paige VanZant despite scoring a big knockdown. The pair of OnlyFans stars headlined on Misfits 15 in Houston, Texas and put on a thriller over five rounds. Paige VanZant was dropped by Elle BrookeCredit: @thedumbledongBrooke, 26, got off to the perfect start by putting VanZant, 30, on the seat of her pants with a huge right hand in the opener. But ex-UFC contender VanZant used her experienced to claw back to a split-decision draw. – which was slammed by Brooke’s boxer pal Ebanie Bridges who was ringside.VanZant said afterwards: “I said it would be a tough fight, the whole camp. I knew how tough she was, I took the fight for a reason.”I was excited, I watched her past fights, I knew it would be tough. It is what it is. it sets up the perfect rematch.”READ MORE IN BOXINGBrooke believed she did enough to nick a win on the cards but credited former bare-knuckle boxer VanZant for her resilience. She said: “I think I started strong but one of Paige’s best assets is she doesn’t let a bad round affect the next one. I think if anything she got stronger at the end of the fight whereas I dipped.”After being floored in round one, VanZant came out in the second and landed a big left hook, but took one in exchange.Brooke scored with a flurry of shots in the third round to leave VanZant needing to turn things around in the final four minutes. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut the American rallied back in the fourth and fifth with the busier work between the two to take the bout to the cards. And after all three judges failed to separate the pair, both called for a rematch.EXCLUSIVE: I make hundreds of thousands on OnlyFans but now I want to become a world champion after boxing changed my lifeVanZant said: “I signed a multi-fight contract for a reason, so yeah it looks like we’re going to do it one more time in Dubai, it sounds like.”And Brooke added: “I mean it’s one of those things, you have to rewatch it because when you’re in there you’re getting hit but you’re also hitting.”I don’t think I’m experienced enough to think, ‘I’m 100 per cent winning this.’ “But because of the knockdown I can see me winning it but I’ll have to watch it back.”I was just saying to Paige, we now we get a big money rematch! This is perfect.”Misfits Boxing co-founder Mams Taylor – manager to YouTuber-turned boxer KSI – revealed the rematch will be run back in the UK, not Dubai, as VanZant believed.Taylor confirmed: “We’re going to see them back in the ring in the UK. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Elle came out here on Paige’s turf, now Paige is going to return the favour in the UK.”It was decided in that very ring moments after the announcement of it being a draw. They both want it. Let’s run it back.” More

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      Elle Brooke vs Paige VanZant LIVE RESULTS: OnlyFans stars meet for HUGE Misfits middleweight title bout – updates

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      ELLE BROOKE and Paige VanZant meet in the ring TONIGHT for a blockbuster Misfits middleweight title bout in Houston.Current MFB Women’s Middleweight champion Brooke will defend her belt against former UFC fighter and fellow OnlyFans star VanZant in a massive contest for both women.VanZant is still looking for her first win in boxing after losing her first two bouts in the sport while Elle Brooke boats an impressive record of 4-1 and most recently stopped former Love Islander AJ Bunker in January.
      Event start time: 7pm ET / 12am BST
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      Tyson Fury and UFC legend Conor McGregor compared, with one living in Morecambe and another splashing cash around world

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      TYSON FURY and Conor McGregor are two of the highest-ever paid fighters in combat sports.The duo, both 35, have raked in millions of pounds thanks to their exploits inside the boxing ring and the UFC octagon.Brit boxing champion Tyson Fury is one of the richest athletes on the planetCredit: REXUFC and MMA superstar Conor McGregor is right up there with Fury on the rich listCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAFury lives a relatively modest life with his wife Paris and their seven kidsCredit: SPLASHMcGregor, on the other hand, loves to splash the cashCredit: GETTYFury, who faces Oleksandr Usyk for all the heavyweight marbles on Saturday night, pocketed close to £50million for his crossover clash with Francis Ngannou last October.And McGregor memorably took home a whopping £100m for his 2017 venture into the boxing world to take on Floyd Mayweather Jr.It’s no secret that the pair – who have watched one another fight in person – are equally as loaded as each other.But when it comes to how they spend their riches, they couldn’t be any more different.READ MORE ON FURY VS USYkUFC icon McGregor lives perhaps one of the most lavish lifestyles of all athletes.The Notorious has dropped millions on plush homes in Marbella, Lamborghini yachts and an incredible car and watch collection.WBC heavyweight champion Fury, however, lives a far more modest life in the sleepy town of Morecambe.Despite boasting an impressive fleet of motors, Fury and his family lived in a modest home worth a mere £550,000 up until 2021.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTHere’s how the two compare in the lifestyle stakes.PROPERTYThe sleepy seaside resort Morecambe is home for Tyson Fury and has been for over 13 years.Boxing legend Colin Hart has his say on Fury vs Usyk – and reveals who he thinks will winIn the last few years, he spent £1.7million on a new Lancashire home but beforehand was happy to live with wife Paris and their children in a five bedroom, £550,000 property.Speaking on a three-part ITV documentary in 2020, he said: “People say to me, ‘Why don’t you live in California or America?’ – why would I?”Why would I abandon my own country for a bit of money and some fame?”I love it. I would never leave Morecambe. It’s true beauty. If the weather was better, every house here would be a million quid.”The same can’t be said for former plumber’s apprentice Conor, who loves spending money. He told US TV host Jimmy Kimmel as much.”I mean you’ve got to enjoy it [money], right? It’s only paper,” McGregor told Kimmel on his chat show.Fury did live in a £550,000 five-bedroom home in MorecambeIn 2019 McGregor splashed £2m on this stunning home in IrelandMcGregor also spent around £1.3m on a holiday pad in Marbella in 2018Credit: The HeightsThe house is in The Heights, a luxury development that boasts wonderful views of the MediterraneanCredit: The HeightsHe added: “I need to stop fantasising about the materialistic things but I do enjoy them. I have to be honest with myself.”That’s why, when McGregor does retire, he has the pick of three homes – in Ireland, Spain and the USA.In 2019, he paid £2m for a beautiful five bedroom mansion in The Paddocks near Straffan, Co Kildare, that sits behind an elite gated Ladycastle community at the K Club, famed for being host to the Ryder Cup in 2006.The MMA star also has a £1.3million holiday home in the exclusive Marbella development called The Heights, where Cristiano Ronaldo is a neighbour.CARSWhen it comes to fast cars, McGregor has some of the best around.It is believed he has a garage worth around £3million and has been seen behind the wheel of a number of flashy motors.In the past, he’s shown off two Lamborghinis, including a £280,000 Aventador.McGregor’s also got a fleet of Rolls-Royces, like a £300,000 Phantom, a £250,000 Wraith and a £280,000 Dawn.And least we not forget McGregor’s £2.7million Lamborghini yacht, and he’s believed to own a private jet.Notorious loves luxury cars and owns a fleet of Rolls-RoycesCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmmaMcGregor is also known to drive a Lamborghini AventadorCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAFury has been seen behind the wheel of a £250,000 Ferrari GTC4LussoCredit: BackGridAlthough Fury has admittedly scaled down on his car collectionFury has also been seen squeezing his 6ft 9in his frame into a £10,000 1993 Mini CooperCredit: Refer to CaptionInside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport.

      Fury has scaled down his car collection of late. He was seen behind the wheel of a £250,000 Ferrari GTC4Lusso, but seems to have ditched the Italian supercar.He also sold his Rolls-Royces when he suffered with depression and his life spiralled out of control.The Wythenshawe boxer even posted an emotional video on YouTube waving goodbye to a £300,000 Cullinan as it left his drive.He claimed to have swapped it for a used Volkswagen Passat that cost him £500.Fury has also been spied cruising around Morecambe Bay in a tiny Mini Cooper valued at £10,000.FASHIONWhere Fury catches up with McGregor is in the clobber he wears.The pair share a love of a bespoke statement suit. Tyson favours a Claudio Lugli number, often with a message that he shows off at press conferences before a big fight.McGregor too isn’t afraid of saying something with his whistle, once donning a suit that had ‘F*** you’ written in very small writing on it.He regularly teams up with tailor David August, who he has a fashion label with, for a new look.Fury is not afraid to wear a statement suitCredit: The Mega AgencyTyson showed off his £590 slippers and a £375 bathrobeCredit: Twitter @Tyson_FuryDapper Conor McGregor says a good suit is like wearing a plate of armourCredit: Splash NewsFamously, McGregor had a message for Floyd Mayweather on his suit before they foughtCredit: Getty”A good suit is like a plate of armour,” he once told fashion mag GQ.Amusingly, before Fury likes to go into battle, and when he’s in training camps, he lives in swanky robes.He was seen wearing a £375 Versace dressing gown before fighting Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas, matching them with £595 Gucci slippers.JEWELLERYDiamonds can also be a man’s best friend.Although he’s not as bling as McGregor, Fury has been spotted wearing a £500,000 Richard Mille Rose Gold watch, as well as a Rolex.And matching that Versace robe, wrapped around his neck, he wears a diamond-encrusted necklace.McGregor has a thing for watches too. Astonishingly, he has amassed a watch collection worth £2.2million.He has a Jacob & Co’s Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette, which is valued at a jaw-dropping £730,000.However, it’s another Jacob & Co timepiece that is his rudest. The Rasputin boasts blue hands and a naughty secret.Tyson flaunts his Richard Mille Felipe Massa Ivory Rose Gold Chronograph, which costs a staggering £500,000Credit: Instagram/gypsyking101Tyson also showed off a rainbow-themed Rolex on social mediaCredit: Twitter, @Tyson_FuryThe diamond-encrusted watch hides a naughty secret behind a shimmering doorMcGregor showed off his £730k Jacob & Co Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette watch on social mediaBehind a shimmering door of his Rasputin Jacob & Co watch that cost £1.5m is a saucy imageInside McGregor’s Notorious lifestyleWith more sides to his personality than an Octagon, Conor McGregor’s rise has been an enthralling watch.
      With the touch of a button, a hidden sex scene emerges from behind a shimmering door.How much did it cost, you ask? £1.5million.THEIR WAGSFury and McGregor were in long-term romances before they became household names.Dee Devlin met the Irishman in 2008 in a nightclub, just as he decided to go into MMA.And she’s always been supportive of him before a big fight – once revealing she prepares his meals to keep an eye on the calories he’s consuming.She also loves her designer clothing like her fiancé. When McGregor stepped into the ring to face off against Floyd Mayweather, she was spotted in the crowd wearing a £1,750 D&G leopard print dress.And like Conor, jewellery is important to Dee – who has been seen wearing Cartier, including a £31,000 watch and £40,000 bracelet.With her flowing blond locks and taste for expensive clothes, Paris Fury is glam, as well. The fashionable mum-of-six has a particular soft spot for Chanel, flashing a pair of stylish gold metallic trainers, £750, on Instagram.Paris Fury cuts a glam figure and loves designer wearCredit: InstagramParis owns SEVEN of these stylish Chanel 2.55 bags, worth £4,362 eachCredit: InstagramDee Devlin was McGregor’s side before his epic riseDevlin was snapped at the Floyd Mayweather fight wearing a £1,750 D&G leopard print dressCredit: Getty Images – GettyShe has previously dazzled followers with a £180 Moschino belt and Fendi Mama Baguette bag, worth £1,850.READ MORE SUN STORIESHer enviable handbag collection includes seven Chanel 2.55 bags in black, white, green, pink, yellow, blue and red, each of which retail for around £4,362.Clearly, it’s the Wags who are more comparable than their sporting partners. More

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      Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal 2: Date, TV channel, start time and live stream for huge boxing match

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      UFC legends Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are set for a long-awaited rematch, but there is a twist.Diaz, 39, and Masvidal, 39, fought at UFC 244 back in 2019, with the latter coming out on top to win the BMF (Baddest Mother F****r) title.Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are set for a rematch after the latter won at UFC 244Credit: Splash NewsMasvidal will meet his MMA rival in a boxing fight next monthCredit: The Mega AgencyDiaz has only had one boxing fight that saw him lose to Jake PaulCredit: GettyMany called for a rematch between the two lightweight foes and their prayers have finally been answered, however this will not be an MMA fight.Instead, the American bruisers will lock horns in a 10-round boxing bout.The two fighters have only ever boxed once professionally throughout their celebrated careers.Masvidal stepped inside a boxing ring back in 2005 when he beat Joseph Benjamin whereas Diaz lost to YouTuber Jake Paul last year.Read More on BoxingWhen does Diaz vs Masvidal take place?Masvidal and Diaz are scheduled to clash on June 1 at the Kia Forum in California.The card kicks off from 10pm UK time with the main event expected to get underway from 2am the following morning.How can I watch?Masvidal vs Diaz is a pay-per-view event that will be shown on Fanmio in the UK for £63.99.And of course you can follow all the live action at SunSport’s live blog coverage.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDiaz vs Masvidal undercardThe undercard has yet to be completed with only one fight confirmed so far.Here’s what’s been pecilled down, of course everything is subject to change:UFC legend Jorge Masvidal ‘breaks fan’s leg’ with lethal kick that leaves recipient writhing in agony before running away
      MAIN EVENT: Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal
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      ‘Going to get hurt’ – UFC fans all say same thing after Conor McGregor has final night out before Chandler fight camp

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      CONOR MCGREGOR’s final night out before his latest training camp has raised concerns among fight fans.The Notorious will make his eagerly-anticipated return on June 29 in the main event of UFC 303 in Las Vegas.Conor McGregor will make his long-awaited UFC return on June 29Credit: GETTYThe Irishman has enjoyed the fruits of his labour and several Forged Irish Stout pints during his octagon hiatusCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAThe Notorious enjoyed a final night on the sauce last weekendCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAMcGregor plans to ditch the booze for his eight-week training camp for Michael ChandlerCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAMcGregor, 35, has enjoyed the fruits of his labour during his injury-enforced octagon hiatus and had many a tipple of his Proper No.12 Whiskey and Forged Irish Stout.And he enjoyed a few drinks last weekend, just NINE weeks before his comeback clash with fellow fan favourite Michael Chandler.The Notorious was seen drinking some of his Forged Stout at a launch party at the Nanny’s of Duleek in County Meath.According to Bloody Elbow, McGregor didn’t overindulge on the dark stuff as he’d taken part in a hard day of training with his sparring partners.READ MORE IN MMAHis keeping a lid on things, however, didn’t stop him from making sure the paying punters got their fill of Forged Stout.McGregor shared footage of the night with his 47 million Instagram followers, some of whom were quick to express their concerns.One commented: “Nine weeks out from his first fight in just under three years.”Another said: “The odds of having him as favourites are crazy. [Put the] house on Chandler.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd another said: “Do you remember when he took fighting seriously?”One remarked: “He’s going to get hurt against Chandler! Is there nobody but yes men in his camp telling him this is still 2015?”Inside Conor McGregor’s Glam LifeAnother chimed in: “Yeah, now I’m really worried about his next fight.”One commented on the video saying: “Too many distractions, TBh. I’m worried about June 29.”Former two-division champion McGregor has imposed a booze ban on himself now that he has just over eight weeks until his octagon return.He wrote on Instagram earlier this month: “My brother Justin Bieber, the Mac has your back for life!“From Beverly Hills to the Bahamas! See you in Vegas bro, it’s game on, the Mac is back!“Five more nights on the delicious and then that be that see ya’s tonight I’M NOT F***NG LEAVING.”McGregor hasn’t set foot inside the octagon since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier nearly three years ago.Inside McGregor’s Notorious lifestyleWith more sides to his personality than an Octagon, Conor McGregor’s rise has been an enthralling watch.
      And he plans to get back into the win column by with a viral head-kick KO of Chandler.The UFC’s first simultaneous two-weight world champion recently told James Corden: “I am Terminator now.”I have a titanium rod that goes into the knee and down to the bone, right down to my ankle. “It’s unbreakable.”I wish for and I will work for landing this kick with this steel bar in my leg against an opponent and getting them out of there.”READ MORE SUN STORIESHe added: “I want to see a picture of myself in the octagon with my leg broken.”And then I want to see a picture of myself in the octagon with my leg wrapped around my opponent’s neck or head and putting him out and side by side.” More