UFC 190 results: Ronda Rousey beats Bethe Correia; 'Shogun' Rua gets past Nogueira

 

Ronda Rousey defeated Bethe Correia in their bantamweight title fight Saturday at UFC 190 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 

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By TODD MARTIN

• Mixed Martial Arts

UFC 190 takes place Saturday night from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is headlined by a UFC women's bantamweight title fight between champion Ronda Rousey and challenger Bethe Correia. Rousey is one of the sport's biggest stars and seeks to settle a personal grudge against the massive underdog in Correia's home country. The co-feature matches a pair of Brazilian legends in Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira ... click for more >>> www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-ufc-190-live-updates-rousey-vs-correia-20150801-story.html#page=1

Why Ronda Rousey needs 'Cyborg'

No matter how good Ronda Rousey looks on Saturday in dismantling unbeaten challenger Bethe Correia at UFC 190 in Rio de Janeiro – and yes, the women's bantamweight champion will unquestionably dismantle her Brazilian rival – it's not going to be enough to silence her most ardent critics.

This is a case where Rousey is helpless...

Ronda Rousey (top) made quick work of Cat Zingano in February. (Getty)

Unless she faces, and defeats, Cristiane "Cyborg" Justino, there will always be an asterisk next to Rousey's record.

Rousey is so far ahead of the rest of the field, it's become something of a joke. The debate before her fights has become how quickly she'll end it, not whether she'll win…>>> click for more http://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-sn-ufc-190-live-updates-rousey-vs-correia-20150801-story.html#page=1

Anthony Johnson Gets Opponent Change, Faces Jimi Manuwa at UFC 191

On Thursday, the Ultimate Fighting Championship announced a big change to the UFC 191 pay-per-view card. Top ranked light heavyweight contenderAnthony Johnson will face seventh-ranked Jimi Manuwa in the co-main event ...

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Bernabe Concepcion KOs Tanzanian foe to win WBO regional title

Bernabe Concepcion's right hand power brought an early end to his fight with Juma Fundi

 

BACK ON TRACK. Bernabe Concepcion finished off his Tanzanian foe in short order. Could a world title shot be in his near future? File photo by Nissi Icasiano/Rappler

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino fighter Bernabe Concepcion made quick work of Tanzanian boxer Juma Fundi to capture the vacant WBO Oriental super bantamweight title on Friday, July 31 at the 12,000-seater Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City.

The 27-year-old native of Viga, Catanduanes finished the job at the 56 second mark of the second round when he clobbered his signature right hand on Fundi’s head.

“I am happy at what I saw with Bernabe Concepcion’s performance and handling Juma Fundi’s jabs. I also noticed that Fundi’s punches were hard,” Concepcion’s manager Ryan Gabriel said after the fight. Click for more >>> http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/boxing-mma/101179-bernabe-concepcion-kos-fundi

Romeo dazzles in Manila West win over Auckland in Fiba

Globalport guard Terrence Romeo dazzled and Manila West got the Philippines’ bid going with a 21-18 win over Auckland in the opening day of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Manila Masters at Robinson’s Place Manila.

The crowd-favorite Romeo was unguardable with his quickness and basketball wizardry while teammates Rey Guevarra of the Meralco, KG Canaleta and Aldrech Ramos of NLEX also had their moments for defending champion Manila West.  Click for more: http://sports.inquirer.net/188344/romeo-dazzles-in-manila-west-win-over-aucklan-in-fiba-3x3#ixzz3hYQsr3cm
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SERENA WITHDRAWS FROM STANFORD

Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Bank Of The West Classic in Stanford citing a right elbow injury. The World No.1 was set to be the top seed at the Premier-level event.

STANFORD, CA, USA - Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Bank Of The West Classic citing a right elbow injury. The World No.1 was set to be the top seed at the Premier-level event, and was on a 13-match winning streak there, winning the title on her last three tries in 2011, 2012 and 2014… click for more >>> http://www.wtatennis.com/news/article/4901774

Shaw optimistic on Kobe Paras' NBA chances

Former NBA player Brian Shaw is interviewed by reporters during his NBA Fit clinic at the Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong City on Wednesday. | Alder Almo

MANILA, Philippines – Former Denver Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw believes that top Filipino high school prospect Kobe Paras has what it takes to make it to the NBA someday. >>> click for more http://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/07/29/1482260/shaw-optimistic-kobe-paras-nba-chances

Pagaras going for KOs in Dubai

Albert (left) and Jason Pagara strike a pose during yesterday’s launch of the Pinoy Pride fight card.Philstar.Com        

The Pagara brothers, Jason and Albert, yesterday looked forward to their first fight overseas, and both expressed confidence in knocking out their Mexican foes.

“Excited na kami (We’re excited),” said Jason, at 23 the older one.

The Pagaras faced the media on the eve of their departure. At noon today they will board a plane to Dubai for the “Duel in Dubai Part 2” on Aug. 7.

It’s the first time Jason and Albert, both undefeated, are fighting on foreign soil. They both said they’re going to Dubai to impress the fans. >>> click for more http://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/07/31/1482917/pagaras-going-kos-dubai

Manny Pacquiao Biography, Boxer (1978–)

Manny Pacquiao has won world boxing titles in eight different weight divisions, and is considered one of the world's best boxers.

Synopsis

Born in the Philippines in 1978, Manny Pacquiao began boxing professionally at age 16. After beating Thailand's Chatchai Sasakul to win the WBC flyweight championship in 1998, he continued to overwhelm his era's top competitors en route to titles in eight separate weight divisions. Along with his boxing career, Pacquiao has twice been elected to the Philippine House of Representatives.- >>> click for more http://www.biography.com/people/manny-pacquiao-20851009

Mayweather calls out De La Hoya

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Floyd Mayweather told a group of reporters that he would be willing to fight Oscar De La Hoya for a second time. Click for more >>> http://sports.yahoo.com/video/mayweather-calls-la-hoya-180636015-cbs.html

Rousey roams to Brazil with plan to beat Correia at UFC 190

 

By GREG BEACHAM22 hours ago

GLENDALE, Calif. (AP) — Ronda Rousey is in charge now. The unbeaten bantamweight champion is the biggest star in the UFC, and she could have staged her next title defense anywhere in the world before she moves on to her next acting job or book tour stop or red-carpet appearance.

Rousey decided to fight Brazilian challenger Bethe Correia in a raucous arena at UFC 190 in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night.

Challenges don't scare Rousey. They're what keep her rocketing along this wild path.

"When I don't have the home-court advantage, that's another thing that really keeps me motivated," said Rousey, who hasn't fought outside Las Vegas or her native Southern California in three years. "I want the fans to know that even though I'm doing a lot of things, I want to be the most active champion out there as well.">>> click for more http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rousey-roams-brazil-plan-beat-correia-ufc-190-220941142--spt.html?soc_src=mediacontentstory&soc_trk=fb

Kobe Paras impressive in adidas Uprising All-American camp

Kobe Paras (left) rounds to form in the 2015 adidas Uprising All-American Camp. c/o adidas Uprising 

MANILA, Philippines -- Top Filipino high school prospect Kobe Paras continues his off-season build up with an impressive play in the adidas Uprising All-American Camp in Long Island, New York.

The UCLA-commit Paras is averaging 12 points on an impressive 61.3 percent shooting and connecting 40 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc through two days into the camp. He also normed three rebounds and 1.3 assists in 25 minutes per game as Team Teague split their first four games.- >>> click for more http://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/07/17/1478017/kobe-paras-impressive-adidas-uprising-all-american-camp

Aguilar, Lassiter ruled out of Gilas pool

MANILA, Philippines -- Brgy. Ginebra forward Japeth Aguilar and San Miguel Beermen shooter Marcio Lassiter are now ruled out to be part of the Gilas Pilipinas pool of players. 
Aguilar underwent a surgery to repair a broken left finger while Lassiter may stay longer in the United States after his mother was diagnosed with cancer. 
Both players' agent Marvin Espiritu confirmed the bad news to Philstar.com on Thursday night - >>> click for more http://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/07/31/1482749/aguilar-lassiter-ruled-out-gilas-pool

Dooley visits Tacloban

Visiting the Leyte capital last week on his own accord, Azkals coach Thomas Dooley recounted his trip where he toured the city and shared his thoughts about what the people of Tacloban had undergone when typhoon Haiyan destroyed much of the city last November.

"I cannot imagine what people went through," said Dooley. "Seven months later you could see that poor people how they have to live and working on a daily basis with those circumstances. It was so devastating to see the way it was." click for more >>> http://azkalsfootballteam.com/news.php?id=514

Norwood arrives from US, sets to join Gilas practice immediately

Gilas holdover Gabe Norwood will re-join the national pool on Thursday night. File Photo

MANILA, Philippines -- Fresh from his vacation trip in the United States, Rain or Shine forward Gabe Norwood will immediately join the Gilas Pilipinas practice on Thursday night. Norwood, who arrived in the country just last Wednesday, is the only player that Rain or Shine will lend to the national pool. "Yes, confirmed na si Gabe (Norwood) lang ang napagkasunduan ng management na ipapahiram," Atty. Mamerto Mondragon, Rain or Shine's board governor, told Philstar.com on Thursday  - >>> Pls. click for more http://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/07/30/1482635/norwood-arrives-us-sets-join-gilas-practice-immediately

Mayweather Flub Puts Boxing’s Next Big Money Fight in Manny Pacquiao’s Hands

By Dennis Cruz

Floyd Mayweather is so desperate to show the world that he (and he alone) calls the shots, that he’s willing to nix the biggest money fight currently available to him in favor of one reviled by all and likely to be an economic flop.

Recent reports have indicated that Mayweather is close to signing a bout with damaged-goods former welterweight titlist Andre Berto. Even more recent reports, however, indicate that Berto is the leading candidate for the September 12 bout because the logical leading welterweight candidate happened to anger the current pound-for-pound top dog. click for more >>> http://boxingtribune-news.com/posts/2931810/mayweather-flub-puts-boxing---s-next-big-money-fight-in-manny-pacquiao---s-hands.html

Why Andre Berto can do better against Floyd Mayweather than Manny Pacquiao

John Dennen speaks exclusively to Berto’s trainer Virgil Hunter about fighting Mayweather

ANDRE BERTO is the favourite to fight Floyd Mayweather on September 12. Mayweather has begun his training camp, though not yet announced an opponent. Berto has been in the gym training diligently for the last five weeks and is ready to fight in September.

Berto would be major underdog against the pound-for-pound ruler . But, speaking exclusively to Boxing News, Berto’s trainer Virgil Hunter explained why he thought Andre could do a better job against Mayweather than Manny Pacquiao did in May.

http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/why-andre-berto-can-do-better-against-floyd-mayweather-than-manny-pacquiao/

Messi, Suarez, Neymar trident to strengthen in second Barcelona season

Messi, Suarez and Neymar are arguably the best attacking trio in the world.

Luis Enrique is very fortunate to have arguably the most spectacular attacking trident in over 115 years of Barcelona history at his disposal. While the Catalans' much-improved defensive stability also played a considerable part, it is clear that the historical Champions League, Liga and Copa del Rey treble achieved last season would have been impossible without difference-makers Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar. Pls. click for more >>> http://www.espnfc.us/club/barcelona/83/blog/post/2541971/messi-suarez-neymar-trident-to-strengthen-barcelona

Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal playing in Manila

World No. 1 Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal headline a veritable galaxy of tennis superstars seeing action in the second edition of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) in December.
Williams, already the winner of 20 Grand Slam women’s singles titles, banners the Philippine Mavericks this time in the Dec. 6 to 8 showcase at Mall of Asia Arena.
“It’s bigger and better this year,” said Clementine Apacible, project leader of the IPTL Manila Leg, during the PSA Forum yesterday at Shakey’s Malate

ADVERTISE“We have 40 icons compared to 27 last year. It’s all for Philippine sports. We get inspiration with the level of play of these athletes.”

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Khan eyes possible Pacquiao fight in Dubai

Amir Khan. FILE PHOTO

Still chasing bigger named opponents, Amir Khan is now targeting a fight with Manny Pacquiao in Dubai.

In a report on BoxingScene.com, Khan was quoted by Sport360 detailing his possible plans to stage a fight in the Middle East against the eight division boxing world champion next year.

“A fight with Manny Pacquiao in Dubai could be massive. I’d love to take that fight. We’re friends but sometimes you’ve got to put friendship to one side,” he said.
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Bob Arum: ‘Pacquiao Could Be Back at the End of This Year’

 

ThaBoxingvoice.com got a chance to catch up with the CEO of Top Rank Boxing, Bob Arum, and we were able to touch upon a variety of topics going on currently with the veteran promoter’s company.

First off we talked about the proposed Sept. 26 PPV in Mexico that Top Rank and Zanfer Promotions will be working on together. The event will be done in a similar fashion as the old Latin Fury PPVs that Arum had put on in the past to help build his up and coming prospects. “We’re still working on it. Yeah HBO will be supporting it even they won’t be directly involved,” - >>> Pls. click for more http://thaboxingvoice.com/bob-arum-pacquiao-could-be-back-at-the-end-of-this-year/48397?var=no

  

A new theory explains why Floyd Mayweather is fighting such a weak opponent in his 'last fight'

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Floyd Mayweather's last fight may not actually be his last.
In recent weeks, the boxing world has heavily criticized Floyd Mayweather for reportedly picking Andre Berto, a low-level fighter who has lost three of his last six fights, as his September opponent in what Mayweather has claimed will be his final fight before retiring.

However, a new, and popular, theory has emerged explaining Mayweather's rationale — this won't actually be his last fight - Click for more >>> http://finance.yahoo.com/news/theory-explains-why-floyd-mayweather-153038216.html?soc_src=mediacontentstory&soc_trk=fb

WBC PRESIDENT SULAIMAN SAYS VILORIA VS GONZALEZ IS ACCEPTABLE TO THE WBC

World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman has said that former two division world champion Brian Viloria is "acceptable" to the WBC as a possible opponent of undefeated champion and pound for pound No. 2 Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez of Nicaragua who returns to the ring on October 17th at New York's famed Madison Squre Garden on the card highlighted by the battle between the popular, hard-hitting Gennady Golovkin and David Lemieux on October 17. Click for more >>> http://philboxing.com/news/story-110768.html