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Marc Ray

Marc Ray is a proud University of Houston alumnus. He was born and raised in “H-Town” and is an MMA enthusiast. You can follow him on Twitter @marcraysports. 

Mike Tyson gives prediction for Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia super fight

Boxing great Mike Tyson has picked Gervonta Davis to beat Ryan Garcia in their highly anticipated bout on Saturday. 

Watch: UFC's Amanda Nunes, Julianna Peña trade verbal blows

There’s no denying that the war of words between Nunes and Peña has added to the hype surrounding their highly anticipated trilogy bout on June 10 in Vancouver.

Curtis Blaydes wants shot against UFC champion Jon Jones

UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes isn’t shying away from a potential fight with champion Jon Jones and believes he has the characteristics that make him the toughest matchup for the champ.

Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul boxing match set for Aug.5

Diaz (21-13, MMA) and Paul (6-1, boxing) have exchanged words on multiple occasions, including a backstage scuffle between their respective teams last October. 

Watch: Gilbert Burns apologizes to Jorge Masvidal for greasing allegations

UFC welterweight Gilbert Burns has apologized to Jorge Masvidal after accusing the 170-pound star of cheating this past Saturday at UFC 287.

UFC 289 marks return to Great White North for first time in four years

Come June 10, the UFC will head back to Canada for the first time in four years.

Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodríguez title fight in the works for UFC 290

The 145-pound title unification bout is expected to take place in Las Vegas during the UFC's 11th Annual International Fight Week. 

Watch: Bad Bunny gets slammed through table at WWE Raw

Bad Bunny, a three-time Grammy Award winner, was in the stands for Monday Night Raw, but was quickly subjected to some wrestling action in revenge for his antics at Wrestlemania.

Conor McGregor and Paul Heyman get into heated exchange amid UFC-WWE merger

McGregor posted an image holding the UFC and WWE world titles simultaneously, in which Paul Heyman called the MMA star a “Roman Reigns wannabe.”

Sean O'Malley looking toward UFC bantamweight title shot

Sean O'Malley said on his podcast that he has already been told that he will have a chance at the UFC bantamweight title upcoming.

Jeremy Pena to lead off for Astros in place of injured Jose Altuve

During his eight times in the leadoff spot last season, Peña struggled, batting .129 with one home run and a .432 OPS in 31 plate appearances. 

UFC lightweight Justin Gaethje calls for late 2023 rematch with Dustin Poirier

UFC lightweight Justin Gaethje wants a rematch with Dustin Poirier as he looks to build up his resume for another eventual title bout.

Fight between two of the best in boxing set for May 20

Devin Haney will defend his undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO lightweight world titles against three-weight world champion Vasiliy Lomachenko on May 20, Top Rank Boxing announced on Tuesday.

A UFC PPV return to Mexico is inevitable

It’s been three years since the UFC hosted an event in Mexico but with a trio of Mexican-born champions on the roster, it’s a no-brainer that the world’s mixed martial arts leader must return to Mexican soil. 

Former UFC champion Holly Holm must find win as she eyes second world title

Former UFC champion Holly Holm is hoping to jump-start another title chance this weekend.

UFC lightweight Matt Frevola says UFC should 'respect' friendship of Aljamain Sterling, Merab Dvalishvili

UFC lightweight Matt Frevola supports his teammates Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili in refusing to fight each other.  

Texans land two key offensive free agents

The Houston Texans continue to add weapons to their offense in advance of drafting a new quarterback. Per Ian Rapaport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Texans are reportedly signing former Bills running back Devin Singletary and former Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz to their roster.

Leon Edwards retains welterweight title at UFC 286

The judges scored the fight 48-46, 48-46, 47-47 for the first ever Jamaican-born champion. 

Anderson Silva to be enshrined in UFC Hall of Fame

Anderson Silva, one of the greatest middleweights of all-time, will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer, joining a 2023 class which will

Leon Edwards could enter GOAT discussion with UFC 286 win

A lot is at stake for welterweight champion Leon Edwards at UFC 286 on Saturday in London. With a second straight win over former titleholder Kamaru Usman, Edwards could go down as one of the best welterweights of all time, earning a place alongside Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre.

UFC 286 headliners relish bout against Conor McGregor

A potential matchup between McGregor and the winner of Edwards-Usman would be one of the biggest fights in mixed martial arts history. 

What Jimmie Ward pickup means for Texans

Houston, which finished 3-13-1 last season, is looking for a spark. One player won’t turn the franchise around, but Ward's addition is a huge positive for the Texans.

Texans must bolster offensive line in advance of drafting quarterback

The Houston Texans need to focus on locking down their offensive line in advance of their expected selection of a quarterback with the No. 2 overall selection in April's NFL Draft.

Texans need to draft an offensive playmaker with their No. 12 draft pick

The Texans have a pair of early draft picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, and what they do with the latter of those picks may be almost as important as what they do with the earlier one.

Texans reportedly interested in signing Jimmy Garoppolo

There is a push within the Houston Texans organization to sign impending free-agent QB Jimmy Garoppolo.