Issue 144
August 2016
Things we hear, things we see, things we know.
Money moves for 'Bones'
Though he’s attempting to land a lucrative fight against Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather wants UFC light heavyweight star Jon Jones to join The Money Team. The boxing great says he supported ‘Bones’ through his recent troubles and was keen to visit him in Albuquerque, New Mexico to sign him to his lifestyle brand.
Painful Story
Rick Story is back to his best – and climbing the rankings – after finally succumbing to surgery on his back. ‘Horror’ had to have two artificial discs fitted in his neck and the powerful welterweight admitted after he knew it was time to go under the knife when his girlfriend beat him at arm wrestling.
Cowboy comedy
Donald Cerrone appears destined to be the latest mixed martial artist to breakout as a crossover star. ‘Cowboy’ was spotted with Danny DeVito and the cast of comedy show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and is set to play a fighter in its 12th season. A big fan of the show, Cowboy says he jumped at the offer.
Say it ain’t so Joe...
Following spring rumors of a UFC sale, Joe Rogan teased that he could be coming to the end of his time on its mic. “I’ll always love it, but s**t, I’ve been working for the UFC for almost 20 years. I’d like to move on,” he says.