Is Ronda Rousey The Truth ?

Rousey Proves Shes The Best 

Without reasonable doubt we all know exactly who the best female fighter is on the planet. For the longest, the sports world believed the queen to the throne was none other than daughter of Muhammad Ali, Laila who finished her career undefeated. But as of lately there's a new queen who took the title by force..literally. 

Ronda Rowdy Rousey is hands down the best female fighter on the planet. Her last couple of fights proved  just how dominate she is. Not to mention her last five fights selling more tickets and more Pay-Per View purchases than that of some male UFC fighters.. Ronda Rousey hushed all naysayers this past weekend in her UFC 190 vs Bethe Correia on her own turf in just 34 seconds, by a nice combination of punches. It was such a great victory because UFC fans are used to seeing Rousey dominate her opponents and submitting them via armbar. Most articles include highlights of sports outings, but this highlight is actually the length of the entire fight so that just adds the cherry on top. 

Quite frankly, Rousey is a beautiful badass dominating the sport of mixed martial arts. She is the only female fighter undefeated and leads the UFC in the category of wins by armbar (including men). Many feel that her on screen character is too cocky and arrogant for a "women". But in many opinions, including her own, she carries herself in a unique way that helps her have that one up on her opponent. Similar to that of Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson, one can draw the similarities to their bold and in your face mentality. Mike Tyson in many interviews, explained just how important it is to get in your opponents head pre-fight and stay there because you've already won. Additionally, as a UFC fighter you have to have a different kind of swag to your character and added to that as a women you aren't taken as serious. So as a mere sex symbol, Rousey feels that she has to carry herself in a way that isn't like every other female celebrity.  

Her antics are also hilarious, in a interview she was asked whether or not she would ever fight boxer Floyd Mayweather, her response was "unless we ended up dating," an apparent reference to domestic violence allegations against him. Then again, recently at the ESPYS, Ronda won the award for the best fighter and she remarked, "I wonder how Floyd feels being beat by a woman for once."- CNN Sports . 

Its been nothing but pure excitement and watching Ronda Rouse fight. Not only as a female athlete but a woman inspiring others to find something they're good at and perfect it. Out of the ring, Rousey isn't always what she is portrayed to be.




Before the fight, Rousey stated that if she won she would give the belt to a youth Judo School in Brazil, and that's just what she did.

Ronda's next fight could potentially be her arch nemesis Miesha Tate. The two have a fun past of hate four letter word exchanges but Rousey ultimately had the last laugh defeating her for the title in 2013 at UFC 168. So the thought of a round 3 fight between the two is going to great! 

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NBA VS Medical Pot

Kevin Durant Sparks Movement!

With the recent video that exposed NBA All Star Kevin Durant dropping what appeared to be medical marijuana while leaving a club in LA, has sparked a movement for medical marijuana to be legalized in the NBA. 

Why ruin an athletes career? There are about 20 states, as well as the District of Columbia, that have legalized marijuana for recreational and/or medical purposes. Many feel if the NBA and NFL legalized the one thing that a large majority of their athletes participate in would save many careers and keep less African American athletes out of jail. 

For the NBA, under their terms players caught violating the anti-drug policy, having that they  test positive for marijuana are subject to a five-game suspension for their first offense and a mandatory entrance into league's substance abuse program.  

If players got legitimate prescriptions for medical marijuana many believe it would solve many problems because technically they could partake in smoking weed if it were legal from a NBA and state regulation perspective. According to TMZ, they talked to several NBA players and they all expressed their opinions saying, "players not only want to see the rule changed, but they want the league to legalize the use of medicinal marijuana." -TMZ

Heres the video of Kevin Dropping his medical marijuana…. 

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Famous Jameis In More Limbo

Things Getting Crabby For Jameis Literally 

As much as people say there's no such thing as bad publicity, former FSU QB Jameis Winston definitely creates a new bracket for himself. 

From scandal to scandal, the 2013 Heisman Trophy Winner, has been in the spotlight for almost all the wrong reasons, stemming from his off the field drama.

In light of the situation and scandal over the crab legs he faced at FSU, Jameis was featured on the annual NFL Draft Academy, which is a series of one on one interviews with the top mock draftees for the upcoming NFL Draft. 

Last night's episode dropped a bit of a bomb because, Winston changed up his story and explained that an employee from the store he was accused of stealing from, was actually given to him as a gift. 

Publix however, stands by their original statement that Jameis stole the crab legs and walked out. But its a little shady of a situation because Winston is now saying that it's not the first time he's received handouts from the mystery Publix employee. 

But of course now that the truth maybe being aired, Publix is saying, "after the 2014 arrest, they launched an internal investigation and "never came across any evidence that suggests there was an arrangement that Mr. Winston or any other FSU athlete had with an employee." -TMZ

Another item that sticks out is the surveillance video shown in court and online. From a simple viewpoint, it looks like Winston simply walked into the grocery store and picked up an order of crab legs.One could only imagine that if someone was in fact stealing from a store of that size, that they would have walked out a bit more concealed or walked at a quicker pace in fear of being caught... But we'll leave that to the courts.

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Manny Pacquiao Using New Bag?

Pacquiao's Camp Adds New Special Speed Bag to Gym

With the fight coming up on May 2, there has been a great deal of media attention directed towards the fighters.

For Mayweather, he's been seen in the media on a different note. The Undefeated World Champion has switched from his usual cocky and arrogant mindset to a focused and humbled one. He's been noted in interviews to giving genuine respect to his opponent Manny Pacquiao and his camp. 

But Manny Pacquiao took a different route with Floyd's face....

 

Some may feel its not a big deal because typically some fighters or athletes will use the image of their opposition as motivation during training leading up to the competition.. but for a boxing bout of this level, it seems like that little stab Manny Pacquiao took today adding the new Floyd Speed Bag might add additional fire to the fight itself. 

The funny thing fact is that the 'Mayweather Bag'  happens to be a gift given Manny Pacquiao.  So deliberate or not, it definitely makes it interesting that he wasn't hesitant to use it during a morning speed bag session because the bag isn't just for looks it was painted with  a special varnish that can withstand most if not any kind of beating. 

Of course, Floyd's camp wasn't going to not take a punch back at Pacquiao saying, "Have fun with your 'Mayweather' punching bag because its the only way your going to beat up Floyd's face."-TMZ

Floyd Maywetaher's Money Team made it clear that yes it was humorous item but the stunt is just sparking more animosity towards Manny Pacquiao.

May 2nd will truly be a spectacular day when the bell rings for the start of the first round, because the entire world will be able to see what this fight means to the two camps. 

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The Game Pushing the Limits Literally

The Game Might Face Big Charges

Rapper the Game might be facing battery charges after punching on off duty police officer in a basketball game. 

TMZ covered the story, states that The Game and the cop were going back in forth during the game but matters quickly escalated when the Game says the cop threatened to get his firearm from his bag. 

Moments later, the Game then punched the officer. Police were called to the scene and investigated the incident.

The funny thing is that celebrities in general, are so quick to flare their tempers and react to situation in irrational ways. Little did Game know who he had punched. Game was under the impression that the individual his attacked was a typical person but it happened to be a L.A.P.D off-duty officer.

On the flip side, the off-duty officer also has issued a statement saying that it was The Game whom issued the threat and punched him and fled the scene.

If the first year officer was actually the one doing the threatening, he could be facing some extreme legal trouble and be in danger of losing his job to say the least. This story could pan out to be extremely interesting.. 

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Michael Sam Back At Again

Michael Sam Claims He's Not Alone

With as much controversy that has around the National Football League in the past two years, nothing trumped the moment of its first openly gay player reaching the media on a large scale. 

When the news broke that the former SEC Defensive Player of the year was openly gay, it had the sports world shocked because not only was Michael Sam from one of the hardest college football conferences in the nation, he had a great chance to get drafted into the NFL. Some felt that Michael Sam coming out may have hurt his chances of being drafted higher but after his performance at the NFL combine, many felt it showcase he got taken right where he should have been in the 7th round. 

During the draft process, the media was undeniably only focused on Michael Sam being the first openly gay football player. They had little interest in his skills that brought him the title of SEC Defensive Player of the player. The obvious issue was that the NFL isn't a place to be mixed up with the idea of homosexuality and it stirred up huge controversies because of the NFL broadcasting Sam being drafted by the rams and his emotional reaction with his partner.

But this past Friday, Michael Sam hit the sports world with another jaw dropper. Sam in an TMZ interview claimed that he obtained information from a handful of players stating their sexual preferences. 

Michael Sam in the interview stated that, "there are a lot of gay players in the NFL, including some famous people." But Sam says he is swore to secrecy and wont give up any names. -TMZ

He stands behind his claim that there are numerous players in the NFL that have hidden their sexuality for the longest in fear be being ripped by the media and belittled as men. 

Michael Sam's solicitation definitely raises more eyebrows around the league. Now one must ponder if their favorite QB or Defensive Lineman have something big to hide.. Many understand that in life to each its own, but as a huge sports fan, I know personally and worldwide, fans would look at their favorite athlete much differently if they were to come out.. but that's just the society we live in.

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Laila Ali Claims Shes The Goat!

Ali Claims There Is No Match For Her

Daughter of the legendary Muhammad Ali, stated TMZ that no female fighter could possibly take her down... Not even the viscous Ronda Rousey.

She told TMZ reporters this morning... "there's NO WOMAN ALIVE who could beat her in a fight ... and that includes UFC superstar Ronda Rousey.

Coming from a undefeated great like herself, Laila Ali's statement may hold some actuality. But after hearing who she claimed couldn't beat her, some definite eye brows were raised.

Ronda Rousey is hands down one of the best if not best fighters of her time. 

In her short but victorious season, Ronda only has a few knockouts...But for her sport that only means shes dominating on the mat.

Ronda Rousey is known for her dominant fighting style. Unlike her counterparts who try and duke it out till the finish standing up, Rousey has a fondness of taking her opponent to the ground and ending the fight in submission.

Either Laila Ali hasn't seriously watched Ronda Rousey fight, or she must have the same ascendent cockiness as her father, to realize Ronda Rousey is greatness !

Ali is saying that she could take Rousey or any UFC fighter because of her size. AT 5'10, Laila Ali said that the Ronda Rousey only being 5'7 is comparable to the tininess of her 3 year old daughter. - TMZ

This just might have added more fuel to Rousey's  fierceness in the octagon...coming from an Ali

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Snoop Doggy Dog Goes All Out!

Snoop Dog Throws a Birthday Bash For All-star Son

With all the media attention that stems from being the son of the California Rap Legend Snoop Dog, his All-Star son Cordell Broadus got more limelight thrown his way this weekend. 

Following Cordell Broadus, he just signed his National Letter of Intent to attend UCLA on a football scholarship. Some people feel that it was a publicity stunt, solely because of the other teen mogul Justin Combs, Son of Diddy, who also attends UCLA..But Cordell wanted to start his own way instead of staying so close to home to attend to USC.

Fast forwarding to this weekend, Snoop felt it was only necessary to trow the party of the year for his imminent son of the year. To celebrate Cordell's success, snoop threw a "Coming to America," themed party, based off the Eddie Murphy comedy classic. 

The party was decked out with a lavish dancers, crazy lighting, peddle throwers and a impeccable throne. 

This certainty tops any party most people have seen.  The President of the United States gets a few bottles of nice wine..

Here's the TMZ footage..

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Ray Rice Exposed

During the off season of this past year, Baltimore Ravens All-Pro Running back Ray Rice was reportedly arrested for domestic abuse of his fiance, now wife, Janay Palmer during an altercation in Atlantic City. 

 After the Ravens and Rice addressed the matter it seemed like Ray Rice got off a little too easy. Rice was only suspended for the first two games of the 2014 season. To some, two games seems very light for the serious issue of domestic battery. NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell, has admitted he messed up and didn't handle the issue properly. He felt that he didn't have too much to go off of besides the police reports. 

So he did what he thought was reasonable at the time by only giving a Rice a suspension. Goodell didn't undo the damage he did to himself and his brand with his original and weak sanctions for Rice, but he did admit to making a mistake like this in front of his sport, and in front of the country. 

With the media and fans demanding more punishment for Ray Rice's actions, it seems like the releasing of the TMZ video was perfectly timed in some sense. It leaves many people to wonder why we just were exposed to video today? This whole Rice case is a media frenzy and nightmare for the NFL because they had no other option than to cut an All-Pro, Superbowl Champion Ray Rice. 

Rice, 27, whom just reached terms with the Ravens for a 5-yr/$40 million contract is out of a job, out of the NFL and stuck at a cross roads. Just after the Baltimore Ravens terminated his contract, NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell decided that he was suspending Ray Rice indefinitely. 

To make matters worse, for most players stricken from the NFL or out of a job, they tend to turn to the Canadian Football League. Although, for Ray Rice, he is out of luck. CFL Commissioner Mark Cohon, released a statement saying,"he informed CFL teams that they will be honoring the NFL's suspension of Ray Rice." 

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