Conor McGregor I'll Make $100 Million in Mayweather Fight
Conor McGregor believes he'll walk away with more than $100 MILLION after his fight with Floyd Mayweather ... and says Dana White was just being conservative with his $75 million prediction.
White told us earlier this week he believes McGregor vs. Mayweather WILL happen -- and told Colin Cowherd that Conor should make around $75 mil and Floyd will get around $100 mil.
But Conor just weighed in on social media saying White's numbers are low.
"How's that 75milli make your stomach feel? It's actually 100+ milli if we go by the non conservative numbers the fight will actually do and that's not including my endorsements and business ventures."
He added, "28 years of age. Fresh c*nt. Doubt me now."
Remember, back in November, Conor called his shot -- saying he wanted $100 million for the fight.
Ask, and you might receive ...
11/15/16
There's more ... Conor also released some footage of him giving boxing advice to one of his proteges.
He explained that he's been focused on boxing lately but "make no mistakes, the kicking and grappling aspects, and everything else got to do with unlimited free fighting, is still very much present in my thoughts."
He also suggests that if Floyd bails on their superfight, he could convince Manny Pacquiao to take his place.
"Floyd may crap his jocks after all and if so I will go back to true fighting or just pick another boxer like manny or something. But whatever that's another conversation."
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Cody Garbrandt Wants Demetrious Johnson Fight ... After KO'ing Dillashaw
Cody Garbrandt says Demetrious Johnson better ice up ... 'cause he's coming for the UFC legend right after he smashes through T.J. Dillashaw.
Cody and TJ are set to square off at UFC 213 in July -- it will be Cody's first fight since winning the UFC bantamweight championship back in December. The two hate each other's guts and are coaching opposite each other on "The Ultimate Fighter 25" which premiers tonight on FS1.
But after they square off in the Octagon, Cody tells TMZ Sports he wants Mighty Mouse -- and says meeting DJ at the 125 pounds won't be a problem.
And who would be the favorite in that fight? Cody's got some thoughts on that.
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Dana White Conor vs. Floyd 'Probably Going to Happen'
How's this for optimism ... Dana White says the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight is now "probably going to happen" ... and he's focused on getting a deal done ASAP.
UFC's Demetrious Johnson I'll Fight Conor McGregor ... And I'm Serious.
UFC superstar Demetrious Johnson says he's dead serious about a fight with Conor McGregor -- explaining that stepping up to The Notorious is his best chance of making a 7-figure payday.
Johnson just beat up Wilson Reis for his 10th title defense in a row -- but despite his UFC dominance, Demetrious still hasn't gotten that fat million dollar check.
Long story short, Mighty Mouse knows the road to riches is through Conor ... despite the significant weight difference.
Demetrious just fought at 125lbs. Conor's last fight was at 155.
DJ says he can't get all the way up to 155 -- but says he's confident the two sides could work something out ... and says it would be a much easier fight to make than Floyd Mayweather.
Fingers crossed!!!
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Rose Namajunas I Can Be the Next Ronda Rousey
With Ronda Rousey's MMA career seemingly over, there's another rising female fighter who believes she can be the next great UFC superstar ... Rose Namajunas.
The 24-year-old face-basher joined the guys on the "TMZ Sports" TV show on FS1 after her impressive victory over Michelle Waterson this weekend ... and didn't shy away from the Rousey comparison.
While she's not super into making a career turn into acting, there is one side of Hollywood she'd like to infiltrate ... and she'd be damn good at it too.
Catch "TMZ Sports" weeknights on FS1.
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Dana White Mayweather vs McGregor Still Not Close
Mayweather vs. McGregor ain't even close to happening ... so says Dana White.
With the UFC honcho recently vowing to try to make it happen, we asked Dana if there's been any movement -- but the answer ain't what we were hoping for.
Then again, we probably shouldn't expect much until after Conor's baby is born -- Dana has previously said they have plans to meet up after McGregor's girlfriend gives birth.
We also talked to White about Ronda Rousey -- and he reminds us that she hasn't officially retired yet.
Still, he doubts she ever fights in the Octagon again ... telling us she's made a ton of money in her career and is finally enjoying it.
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UFC's Tim Kennedy Re-Enlists With Green Berets ... Pumped for Trump!
Ex-UFC fighter Tim Kennedy says he's reenlisted in the U.S. Army Special Forces -- and he's FIRED UP about it ... thanks to President Donald Trump.
37-year-old Kennedy has a 24-6 record as a pro MMA fighter -- with impressive wins over guys like Michael Bisping and Robbie Lawler.
But he's also a U.S. Army soldier and tells TMZ Sports he decided to re-enlist with the Green Berets when Trump was elected to the White House back in November.
He's also a HUGE fan of Secretary of Defense Gen. James Mattis and National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster -- "I'm pumped to work for those guys."
Kennedy also gave us a quick tour of his home -- which is reinforced with bulletproof glass in case any bad guys try to mess with him.
Kennedy deploys within the next couple of weeks and, while he couldn't tell us the exact location -- he says it's a dangerous place and he'll be there to fight terrorists.
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Daniel Cormier Put Me On Floyd-Conor Card 'Life-Changing Money'
Daniel Cormier says he definitely wants in on the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight ... telling TMZ Sports he'd be cool taking 2nd billing in exchange for "life-changing money."
Of course, the fight would be Cormier vs. Jon Jones -- a rematch that would headline any other card.
Cormier says he hasn't been involved in any talks to appear on the card (probably because the main fight hasn't been made yet) ... but if it comes to fruition, he wants in.
"Any human being that gets part of the Pay-per-view would definitely want to be a part of that," Cormier says, "If you are on a card with Mayweather and McGregor, and me and Jon Jones. It would do ridiculous numbers. You'd get paid."
Regardless if the mega fight happens ... D.C. says there's 1 thing he's gotta do to cap off his career ... beat Jon Jones.
"I've won at every level. Beat some of the best guys in the entire world. And then, once I get through with Jones, I can do whatever I want."
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Tyron Woodley Yes, 'Rumble' Johnson Is 100% Done ... I Know His Next Move
Sorry, Anthony "Rumble" Johnson fans, your hero is NEVER coming back ... so says UFC Champ Tyron Woodley,who tells TMZ Sports he knows what Rumble's next move is, and it ain't fighting.
We got Tyron out and asked him if he thought Rumble was done for good, or if there was a chance he'd pull a Jay Z, Michael Jordan type deal and change his mind.
NOPE ... not according to Tyron, who says Rumble's mind had moved on from the UFC even BEFORE the fight, and hints he knows what Johnson's gonna do next.
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Daniel Cormier Snoop Hates Me? THAT SUCKS SO BAD!
Daniel Cormier says he was SUPER BUMMED when he heard Snoop trashing him on social media ... but says he'll win the Dogfather over after he beats Jon Jones' ass!
UFC's Bruce Buffer I'd Love to Call Conor vs. Floyd ... With My Bro!
APRIL 2017
It's time ... to rumble!!!!!
UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer says if Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather actually happens -- he'd love to do the fight with his famous ring announcer brother, Michael Buffer!!
Of course, you know Michael Buffer for famously busting out his signature catchphrase at some of the biggest boxing matches of all time ... "LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!"
So, if the two sports collide ... why not bring in the best from both sports to fire up the crowd??!
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Snoop Dogg Jon Jones Is 'Bad Motherf**ker' ... Best Fighter Ever
Snoop ain't mincing his words -- telling TMZ Sports his friend, Jon Jones, is the "baddest motherf**ker to ever walk in the Octagon."
Period.
The rap legend already vowed to walk Jones into the ring when he fights Daniel Cormier and tells us, "That's my homeboy."
On an unrelated note, Snoop's also pretty fired up about the possibility UFC fighters could be allowed to smoke weed some time in the near future.
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UFC's Michael Bisping GSP's Tiny Balls Are Holding Up Our Superfight
APRIL 2017
Michael Bisping says there are two little things holding up his superfight with Georges St-Pierre ... GSP's testicles.
The reigning UFC middleweight champ tells TMZ Sports he's ready to fight Georges RIGHT NOW -- but St-Pierre is holding up the process.
"I think he's waiting for his balls to grow," Bisping said ... "I think he's doing some bicep curls, taking some protein shakes and then when he's big enough, then maybe we can do the fight."
Meantime, Bisping's now in Thailand to shoot the action movie "Triple Threat" with Michael Jai White and Tony Jaa.
As for allegations Bisping's ducking other fighters like Yoel Romero and Jacare Souza -- The Count has some strong words for them too.
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UFC's Michelle Waterson Weighs In On Breast Implant Rules
UFC strawweight Michelle Waterson -- aka the Karate Hottie -- doesn't like that fellow UFC fighter Pearl Gonzalez had to jump through hoops to get cleared to fight with breast implants ... and says all women with fake boobs should be allowed to fight.
The NY State Athletic Commission conducted a review into Gonzalez before UFC 210 once they learned she had implants -- but ultimately cleared her to fight.
Waterson -- who's fighting Rose Namajunas this weekend at UFC on FOX -- says breast implants are no big deal ... and as long as the fighter makes weight, she doesn't think there's any real problem.
Of course, the commission says it is looking out for the health of the fighter (we're guessing to make sure there's no risk of the implant popping) ... but Michelle seems to think there's no real concern.
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Snoop to Daniel Cormier: Jon Jones Is Gonna Kick Your Motherf**kin' Ass!
Snoop Dogg has chosen sides in the Daniel Cormier vs. Jon Jones feud -- he's rollin' with Jon ... saying "Skinny Bones Jones is gonna kick your motherf**kin' ass!"
UFC Fighter Cleared for UFC 210 After Breast Implant Review
UFC fighter Pearl Gonzalez WILL fight at UFC 210 after the NY State Athletic Commission cleared her to participate despite having breast implants.
The NYSAC said it conducted a review into Gonzalez based on information that came to light at the weigh in Friday morning. MMAFighting.com said the information was that Gonzalez has breast implants.
But moments ago, the NYSAC issued a statement saying, "The Commission has completed its review and has cleared Ms. Gonzalez to participate in UFC 210."
She will make her UFC debut against Cynthia Calvillo on Saturday night as planned.
It's the second major UFC bombshell of the day ... following Daniel Cormier's mysterious weight cut at the UFC 210 weigh-ins ... when he lost 1.2 pounds in 2 minutes.