Tag: fighting

Brandon Moreno Confirms Pre-Existing Knee Injury Entering UFC 283

Brandon Moreno Confirms Pre-Existing Knee Injury Entering UFC 283

Fighters entering fights with undisclosed injuries is nothing new, but their opponents aren’t always aware of the injury so soon. In the opening round of UFC 283, Brandon Moreno was attacked by Deiveson Figueiredo on a compromised knee. In the first quadrilogy, Moreno defeated Figueiredo by 2-1-1 doctor stoppage in the third round. The fight was generally controlled by Moreno, but he found himself threatened by Figueiredo’s heel hook late in Round 1. Despite its name, the heel hook has devastating effects on knee ligaments.

Rajon Rondo Accused of Pulling Gun on
Former Partner

Rajon Rondo Accused of Pulling Gun on
Former Partner

Cavaliers star Rajon Rondo allegedly pulled a gun on his former partner, Ashley Bachelor, and threatened to kill her in front of their two kids. According to reports from TMZ, Rondo’s partner Ashley Bachelor filed a protective emergency order against Rondo after the 36-year-old allegedly pulled a gun on her and threatened to kill her. TMZ sports reported that Bachelor stated “I am extremely fearful for my safety and for the safety of my children.

Why “The Interview” Is Something To Watch Again

Why “The Interview” Is Something To Watch Again

I first watched The Interview movie a few years ago after it debuted in 2014. Since then I’ve watched it again on Hulu. Watching this movie again for a laugh, during the pandemic, I found it very intriguing how much it relates to now, six-years later. The Interview is about a TV-show host, Dave Skylark, […]

Mayweather vs Pacquiao?? FINALLY??

Mayweather vs Pacquiao?? FINALLY??

Will the match we have all been waiting for since 2009 finally happen? Pacquiao made an appearance on Huffington Post this past Friday where he stated that the only thing that separates him from the LONG-AWAITED fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. is Mayweather’s signature on the infamous contract. Pacquiao stated he agreed to ALL terms […]

Alabama Slammer!!

Alabama Slammer!!

On January 7th, the No. 1 Notre Dame Fighting Irish took on the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide for a chance to win the NCAA BCS National Title. This matchup was not only the biggest game of the college football season but one that was 25 years in the making. The last time these two […]

Fists up!

Fists up!

 Last week Chris Brown was spotted partying in one of NYC’s hottest nightclubs- WIP. Or should I say brawling? The NYPD received a call about the hip-hop star and his friends attacking Drake around 3-4 am. When the police arrived, both celebrities were already gone.Brown tweeted the picture above, attaching the following message: “How u […]

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