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The latest coverage from across combat sports.
NewsLab tests show McGregor is ‘elite compared to elite’
The Conor McGregor Effect: McGregor’s skills are put to the test as his speed, accuracy, and movements are measured at a professional sports lab.
NewsBarnett: JMMA is far from dead
Josh Barnett: “It’s tough to bring MMA back into the status that it was, but it isn’t dead. Far from dead. And pro wrestling being great right now is fantastic for the biz.”
NewsUFC Fight Night Boston Embedded, Episode 1
Back in Beantown, Conor McGregor rewards autograph entrepreneurs, then rewrites some promo scripts on the fly to inject his own unique personality.
NewsVanZant vs. Herrig booked for UFC on FOX 15
Today the UFC announced a fight in the newly created straw weight division as TUF alum Felice Herrig will fight Paige Van Zant at the UFC on FOX 15.
NewsJoe Lauzon: CM Punk signing is very good for the sport
Joe Lauzon: “There’s some people saying, oh he’s taking up a roster spot for someone else that’s has worked harder … that’s a bunch of crap.
NewsWhite: Gastelum could earn next title shot
Kelvin Gastelum: “Ever since he got to The Ultimate Fighter he looked like one of the least experienced fighters and keeps surprising us.”
NewsMcGregor: Why the promos are 99% me
Conor McGregor: “The promos are 99 percent me because the fight is going to be 99 percent me. The only one percent he gets is making his walk. The rest is me.”
Henderson first learned of Cerrone fight from Cerrone
McGregor: Don’t compare me to Ali
UFC on FOX 13 salaries; Diaz earns $16,000
Silva: Why I stopped taking pain pills, and switched to ice
Hendricks: Last cut so bad I contemplated retiring
