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Dominick Cruz says even though he lost to Cody Garbrandt at UFC 207 ... he's still in his head, claiming the new champion can't get on with his life because Dominick is still haunting him.

Cruz co-hosted with the gang on the "TMZ Sports" TV Show and talked about his rivalry with Garbrandt ... one that you'd think would've ended after Cody got his hand raised.

Turns out Cody is still thinking about Cruz -- including when we saw him on the street in NYC today -- which Dominick says is because he knows no one cares about him without Cruz in the mix.

Cool moment in the TMZ offices when Boosie Badazz met Metta World Peace -- and bro'd out right on the "TMZ Sports" TV show.

Turns out, the Louisiana rap legend is a HUGE Lakers fan -- and told Metta he remembers watching him hit that famous 3 pointer in Game 7 of the '10 NBA Finals while he was locked up in prison.

At the time, Boosie was locked up in the Louisiana State Penitentiary on drug charges ... and says Metta's shot was a bright spot during his incarceration.

Metta was equally stoked to meet Boosie ... saying the Lakers are always bumping his music in the locker room. Metta also told Boosie he was a "champion" for turning his life around after prison.

There's A LOT more on the "TMZ Sports" show Tuesday night on FS1 -- including Metta's take on the new George Karl video, Lamar Odom's possible coaching move and Mike Tyson's diss track.

Ronda Rousey sucks at acting ... so says Chael Sonnen, who says if Ronda stops fighting, her Hollywood career is over.

The Boy George vs. Vince Neil war on 'Celebrity Apprentice' was VERY REAL and almost came to blows on set ... so says Chael Sonnen.

Amanda Nunes can't understand why so many people LOST to Ronda Rousey -- telling TMZ Sports the UFC star is incredibly overrated and the fight was WAY EASIER than she thought it was gonna be.

Nunes joined the guys on the "TMZ Sports" TV show (airs tonight on FS1) -- and said she's always thought Ronda was overhyped -- "I knew I could beat Ronda Rousey since I saw her first fight."

In fact, Nunes says she trained way harder to fight Miesha Tate ... who she also demolished.

There's A LOT more in the full interview which airs Wednesday on FS1.

Cody "No Love" Garbrandt says he was MERCIFUL to Dominick Cruz -- claiming he could've knocked him out "multiple times" at UFC 207 ... but was having too much fun toying with the guy.

Cody joined the guys on the "TMZ Sports" TV show (airs Tuesday night on FS1) -- and said he could pinpoint the moment he knew he had the fight locked ... but carried Cruz to the 5th round "for fun."

Garbrandt says he had such a great time beating Cruz he wants a rematch -- and says next time, Cruz won't make it past the 2nd.

Down to your last million bucks and needing a sure way to make more dough?

Your best bet is Alabama football, according to Buffalo Bills star Marcell Dareus ... who says the Tide is a LOCK to roll to a national title.

Dareus -- who won a championship with Alabama in 2010 -- was on the "TMZ Sports" TV show when he told us to BET THE FRIGGIN' FARM on Saban's boys taking the crown this year.

"All of it."

Buffalo Bills star Marcell Dareus was in shock when he found out the team plans to sit QB Tyrod Taylor next week ... and it all went down on the "TMZ Sports" TV show.

Dareus was telling the guys how the team is handling the sudden departure of head coach Rex Ryan -- "It's not going over very well" -- when we asked about reports that EJ Manuel will start next week so the team wouldn't be on the hook for a FAT payout in case Tyrod got hurt.

The 2-time Pro Bowler had no idea about the QB change ... and couldn't believe it ... especially after Tyrod played so well last week.

NBA great Gary Payton will remember the late Craig Sager for his positive personality, courage, and, of course ... his flashy suits.

The Glove -- who grew close to Sager throughout his career in the Association -- says he was heartbroken when he heard that Sager lost his battle with cancer at age 65.

"Craig was always funny. He always wanted to be jokeful ... he was so genuine about us. He liked the players and we liked him. That's what made him so close to us."

Former WWE superstar Shad Gaspard body slammed a gun wielding armed robber this weekend ... and now TMZ Sports has the surveillance video.

As we reported ... Gaspard was at a gas station convenience store when a man pulled out a hand gun ... and pointed it at the 6'5", nearly 300lb. wrestler.

What happens next is crazy ... Gaspard rushes the would-be robber and takes the gun away (it turned out to be a BB gun).

S.G. then grabs the man by the neck and forces him outside ... before BODY SLAMMING him on the concrete.

Gaspard held the assailant down while police rolled to the gas station ... and placed the man under arrest.

BTW, Shad joined the guys on "TMZ Sports" and gave a play-by-play of the scary situation.

Odell Beckham's cousin, Terron Beckham, says he pivoting from his NFL dream ... and trying to pursue a career in the WWE as a jacked up pro wrestler!!!

Terron famously earned himself a tryout with the NY Jets earlier this year -- and although coaches were impressed, he didn't get a contract.

Still, Beckham has been training like a maniac to pursue a career in pro sports -- and says he's recently been in contact with the WWE.

In fact, he joined the guys on the "TMZ Sports" TV show (airs Thursday night on FS1) -- and talked about his possible wrestling name and finishing move!!

Look out, AJ Styles ... Terron's comin'.

Le'Veon Bell is firing lyrical shots at any other athletes daring to pick up a mic ... saying there can be only one king of the rapping athlete scene ... and he wears BLACK & YELLOW.

No, not you Roethlisberger.

Bell joined the guys on the "TMZ Sports" TV show and talked all about his second love of hip-hop ... and when we asked if he was a better spitter than rapping baller Damian Lillard ... he didn't hesitate.

Check out each of their skills below ... and you be the judge ... can you say BATTLE?

He's gearing up for a Thanksgiving showdown with the Colts, but Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell found some time to join the guys on "TMZ Sports" and spit a quick verse.

Bell opened up about his rap career, his Cincinnati Bengals diss and working with Snoop ... it's all on the "TMZ Sports" TV show (airs Wednesday on FS1).

We also asked him straight-up -- who's the better rapper ... you or Damian Lillard?? Wait'll you see what he says.

Catch "TMZ Sports" weeknights on FS1.

Conor McGregor has a message for Floyd Mayweather -- if you wanna talk smack, "SAY IT TO MY FACE!"

We just shot the UFC superstar on the streets of NYC -- where he's still getting all sorts of love from fans -- and told him about the comments Mayweather made about him Monday.

McGregor called full B.S. on Floyd's claim that he didn't watch UFC 205 -- and then Conor straight-up called him out.

Tyron Woodley says he's done Twitter beefin' with Conor McGregor -- and if the UFC superstar really wants to settle their score with their fists, Ty has a message -- "I'll be your huckleberry."

Woodley appeared on the "TMZ Sports" show (airs Monday night on FS1) -- and told the guys he knows McGregor doesn't want "real beef" ... he just acts like it for the cameras.

Of course, the two have been going at it ever since an icy encounter at the UFC 205 weigh-ins.

Long story short ... Tyron says Conor knows he'd get wrecked if they really did meet in the Octagon.

Sounds like fightin' words to us.

So, this is cool ... when Iman Shumpert and Teyana Taylor tied the knot, there was no tux and gown -- it was all about the leather biker jackets!

Teyana joined the guys on the "TMZ Sports" TV show on FS1 -- and revealed just how casual it was when they got hitched.

In case you were wondering how Teyana got her wedding physique -- she says it's all about Fade 2 Fit -- her dance fitness program.

And you can see in the clip ... our celebrity co-host, Master P, was all about it!!!