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      Real Madrid ace Sergio Ramos impresses Conor McGregor with version of the ‘Billi strut’ after scoring rocket in training

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      CONOR McGREGOR was impressed by Sergio Ramos’ version of his ‘Billi strut’, which he busted out after smashing a shot home during training.
      The Dubliner hailed his ‘bro Sergio’ after Ramos shared the clip and asked for McGregor’s feedback.

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      The Real captain has been banging in some crucial goals during their title run-inCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      McGregor and his famous ‘Billi strut’Credit: AP:Associated Press

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      Credit: @thenotoriousmma
      While the pair compete in different sports, they share similarly brash approaches with both men being fond of winding up opponents.
      While Ramos has played a central role in Madrid’s title winning efforts, scoring a ridiculous ten goals in the process (albeit many of them were from the penalty spot), McGregor has been away from his sport since January when he destroyed Donald Cerrone.
      He even announced his retirement from MMA last month, although few expect that to stick with him having done so on two previous occasions.
      The latest hint fans received that he would be back in the octagon before too long came from his longtime coach John Kavanagh.

      He shared a throwback photo of the two partying together from 2015 along with their partners Dee Devlin and Orlag Hunter.
      And alongside that he captioned the pic: “5yrs ago. Book ain’t finished.”
      However, he previously admitted that he ‘can’t do s**t’ to convince McGregor to come back to the UFC.

      He said: “Is Conor retired? Yes, he is as far as I can tell. That’s what he said, isn’t it?

      “I can’t convince Conor to do s**t. Conor will tell Conor what he’s gonna do.
      “And who knows? Who knows what’s gonna happen in the future. But, as for now, he’s retired.” More

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      Conor McGregor admits he ‘shivers’ when watching old boxing technique he used in build-up to Floyd Mayweather fight

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      CONOR McGREGOR admitted he “shivers” in embarrassment at the boxing technique he displayed before fighting Floyd Mayweather.
      The UFC superstar made his ring debut in 2017, losing in 10 rounds to all-time great Mayweather.

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      Conor McGregor ‘shivers’ at his old boxing technique

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      McGregor during his open workout before fighting Floyd MayweatherCredit: Alamy Live News
      But in the open workout before the fight McGregor was ridiculed for his unusual warm up in the ring before hitting various bags for 12 rounds at the UFC’s Performance Institute in Las Vegas.
      The Irishman has since returned to his first ever boxing coaches at the Crumlin amateur club, with former Olympian Phil Sutcliffe, for the first time ever, cornering the 32-year-old on his octagon comeback in January.
      Before he beat Donald Cerrone in just 40 seconds, the now-retired McGregor was filmed back at the UFC’s PI, and admitted he cannot bear to look at the way he was punching in the lead-up to his boxing debut.
      He said: “I actually look at the Mayweather [fight], the shots on the bag and the way I was punching and I actually can’t even watch that.

      “I shiver when I see the way I was throwing my punches back then. I just wasn’t sitting right on them, just floating through the air.

      “Now I’m getting into positions and sitting in. Got to go through everything to learn, to truly learn. Experience is the best teacher of all.”
      McGregor neglected to bring in a boxing coach before his loss to Mayweather, with striking trainer Owen Roddy instead leading the camp alongside John Kavanagh.
      The former two-time UFC champion has eyed a return to boxing, calling for a rematch against Mayweather, 43, or super-fight against 41-year-old Manny Pacquiao.

      Back under the guidance of those who first taught McGregor how to box, he believes he is more prepared to perform in the ring.

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      Despite Floyd claiming he would “whip McGregor’s ass again”, the Irishman told ESPN in January: “I wasn’t sinking into my shots like I am now, [with] what my boxing coaches are drilling, specific boxing things they’re drilling into me again.
      “I know I beat Floyd, I’d beat Floyd if we rematched, when we rematch. I would like to box him. I think that would be a good rematch.
      “But also, I would be open to other boxing bouts. You know, Manny. We’re actually close to signing Manny. There’s been talks about the Manny fight as well.”

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      McGregor wants to rematch Mayweather in the boxing ringCredit: Getty – Contributor

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      Watch Mike Tyson slap UFC boss Dana White, kick him out of his seat on private jet and write ‘d***’ on his head in prank

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      UFC president Dana White felt the wrath of Mike Tyson when the heavyweight legend pranked the promoter by slapping him and kicking him out of his seat on a private jet.
      In a throwback clip, Tyson – who continues to impress with his training clips at the age of 54 – walks up to White and says, “Hey, come on, move it” after slapping his pal on the shoulder.

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      Mike Tyson slaps UFC president Dana White on the shoulder

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      Tyson makes White give up his seat on a private jet

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      White looks a little shocked as he shrugs his shoulders

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      Heavyweight legend Tyson writes ‘D***’ on White’s forehead
      The UFC boss replies: “I like this seat.”
      But Tyson sharply responds: “I like it better.” He then moves into the seat and gloats, “Ah, this is nice.”
      White, looking a little shocked, shrugs his shoulders as he takes up a seat next to the two-time world champion.
      But Tyson – who was recently called out by Riddick Bowe – was not done with having fun at White’s expense.

      The iconic puncher then wrote ‘D***’ in capital letters on the American millionaire’s forehead as he fell asleep on the jet.
      Despite the pranks, Tyson – who once refereed an MMA match in Manchester 14 years ago – has actually formed a close friendship with White.
      White – who grew up in boxing before managing UFC fighters and eventually transitioning into promoting – has invited Tyson octagon side for some of the company’s biggest fights.
      And Iron Mike, who walked away from boxing in 2005,  admitted in 2012 that, had MMA been as prominent then as it is today, then he may have chosen the cage over the ring.

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      He told ESPN eight years ago: “When I came up, my trainer was a boxing guy. If my guy was in UFC, I’d probably go that way.
      “I love UFC, big time. How could you not? They play UFC so much, you see it year round, and you just have to want to be a fan. If you’re not a fan, you’re not cool.
      “I would love to do that stuff.”

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      Mike Tyson with UFC boss Dana White in 2015 watching a Ronda Rousey workoutCredit: Getty More

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      Dereck Chisora confirms switch to MMA with Bellator later this year but will still face Usyk in boxing ring before

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      DERECK CHISORA has confirmed he will debut in MMA but only after facing Oleksandr Usyk in the ring.
      The London powerhouse was meant to fight ex-cruiserweight king Usyk, 33, at the O2 Arena in May but the coronavirus pandemic KO’d those plans.

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      Dereck Chisora has confirmed he will debut in MMA

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      Chisora could debut in MMA after facing Oleksandr Usyk in the ring
      Promoter Eddie Hearn wants to still stage the heavyweight headliner in front of a crowd and currently has October as a planned date.
      Chisora previously revealed he could fight for Bellator before boxing Usyk to keep busy.
      But it appears he will instead focus on fighting the Ukrainian in the ring before embarking on a career in the cage.
      Chisora told iFL TV: “With Bellator and my fight with Usyk, a hundred percent it’s happening, it’s gonna happen.

      “I’m definitely going into Bellator, this year.
      “I don’t even know who’s in Bellator, I can’t really say much.
      “I’m not going to let it fizz-out, I’m on it a hundred percent.”
      Chisora, like his manager David Haye did before fighting the heavyweight in 2012, has been training at MMA gym Shootfighters to work on his clinch skills.

      But it soon turned into full-blown MMA training as Chisora sparred with kicking involved.
      Last month he urged Bellator promoter Scott Coker to let fight his best heavyweights.
      Chisora told Sky Sports: “I’ve told [him] give me your best heavyweight and I will knock his lights out!

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      “I’m ready. I said to [manager David Haye] the other day: ‘Can you get me in to a cage fight because I’m ready to go’.
      “So I think we’re working on that now, an MMA fight.
      “I love fighting, I don’t want to look back when I finish, I want to look back and be happy.”

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      Chisora has been training at London Shootfighters

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      Watch Masvidal and Usman exchange words at end of UFC 251 fight as Gamebred calls for rematch after Fight Island defeat

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      JORGE Masvidal and Kamaru Usman exchanged words at the end of their UFC 251 title fight in what appeared to be a show of respect.
      Usman retained his welterweight title on Fight Island after a dominant display over the challenger.

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      The pair shook hands at the end of the fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Respect = earned 👊Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman exchange words after the final buzzer.They’re not going to be friends, but they definitely respect each other after sharing the Octagon 👏 #UFC251 pic.twitter.com/SKRtZpfXy6
      — UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) July 12, 2020

      There had been fierce words between the rivals in the build up to the fight, with Masvidal telling his opponent during the weigh-in: “I’m gonna have fun with your a**.”
      But the American fighter showed nothing but respect after their clash.
      The duo shook hands at the end, and when the points victory was confirmed, Masvidal clapped his rival.
      He also took the opportunity to ask for a rematch.

      As they waited for the judges scores, Masvidal told Usman: “We’re gonna run it back.”
      Whether fans will want to see a rematch remains to be seen after Usman was so clearly the better fighter.

      The 33-year-old got the decision with all three judges after suffocating Gamebred.

      Masvidal only took the fight on six days’ notice and it told as, after a decent first round, he began to look sluggish.
      Usman is now 12-0 in UFC and has stretched his unbeaten run to 16.

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      Usman dominated MasvidalCredit: Handout – Getty

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      Conor McGregor, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in top five for money earned per day’s work, but which sports star is No1?

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      FOOTBALLERS often get a bad rap for their astronomical earnings. Alexis Sanchez rakes in £505,000 a week from Manchester United, while Mesut Ozil is paid £350,000 per week to warm the bench. Boxing and UFC earn the most money per game, match or race Canelo Alvarez earned the most money per game, fight or race […] More

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      Mike Tyson thinks UFC is ‘sexy’ but says Conor McGregor and Co will NEVER earn millions like boxers do

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      MMA STARS will never earn as much as boxers, according to legend of the ring Mike Tyson. The popularity of mixed martial arts has never been higher, with hordes of fans looking forward to the upcoming action on UFC’s Fight Island. Mike Tyson has had his say on UFC pursesCredit: AP:Associated Press McGregor earned around […] More