UFC Fighter Trades PUNCHES With Bar Patron
Just hours after UFC fighter Michael Bisping dominated his opponent at UFC 127 -- dude went to a bar and got into a STOMACH PUNCHING contest with one of the locals ... and TMZ has the painful footage!!!!
Bisping was hanging out at a bar called Jackson's on George in Sydney, Australia around 1:00 AM on February 27 ... when a female patron recognized Michael from his fight and asked if she could punch him in the gut.
Bisping obliged -- and moments later, the woman asked if her boyfriend could punch the UFC fighter in the stomach too. Once again, he obliged ... but this time, he wanted to hit back.
Bisping let the guy hit him a couple of times -- and barely flinched. But when Michael hit back ... Bisping fired off a BRUTAL shot ... knocking the patron backwards. Then Michael punched the guy a second time.
In the end, the patron shook Bisping's hand and laughed it off ... but you KNOW he was HURTING the next day.
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Shaun White in Hawaii -- Board Out of His Mind
It's official, there's nothing he can't do -- pro-snowboarder, pro-skater Shaun White is ALSO a badass wave-crushing machine ... and he rubbed it in everyone's faces last week during a surf trip to Hawaii.
According to sources on the beach, Shaun DOMINATED the north shore of O'ahu on Saturday -- manhandling some mammoth waves alongside his entourage of young proteges like 13-year-old surf prodigy Kalani David.
Gotta say ... he's pretty swell.
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JaMarcus Russell -- Oakland Mansion in Foreclosure
JaMarcus Russell -- widely regarded as the greatest bust in NFL history -- is in danger of losing the $2.4 million mansion he purchased after signing with the Raiders back in 2007 ... TMZ has learned.
According to documents obtained by TMZ -- foreclosure proceedings have begun on the former #1 overall draft pick's house ... after he allegedly failed to pay $195,512.05 in mortgage payments.
Now, if the unemployed QB doesn't cough up the cash in the next 3 months, the bank will put the home on the auction block.
FYI -- Russell famously signed a RIDICULOUS contract worth around $60 mil in 2007 -- and then proceeded to only win 7 games in three pathetic seasons while gaining about 400 pounds.
25-year-old Russell was eventually released from the team -- and is currently out of professional football.
We called JM's rep for comment -- who told us he had yet to speak to JaMarcus about the situation.
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'Jersey' Angelina THROTTLED By Hot Lady Wrestler
Former MTV annoyance Angelina Pivarnick got her head BASHED in by one of the hottest professional wrestlers on EARTH ... and TMZ has the ruthless girl-on-girl footage.
It all went down in North Carolina last week -- when Angelina decided to talk a whole lotta smack to a she-wrestler named Velvet Sky during a taping of TNA iMPACT ... scheduled to air tonight.
As we previously reported, Angelina signed a deal with TNA to wrestle an entire match next week on Spike TV ... and if this footage is any indicator, she's gonna get WHOOPED ON.
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Oakland A's Coco Crisp -- DUI Arrest at Spring Training
Coco Crisp was hauled into jail this morning on suspicion of DUI in Scottsdale, Arizona -- and was cruising in a vehicle that costs more than $400,000 when the arrest went down.
The Oakland A's outfielder -- who's in AZ for Cactus League spring training -- was pulled over by Scottsdale PD while driving his 2009 Rolls Royce Phantom.
The A's tell TMZ, Coco "was arrested and detained early this morning under the suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol."
Team officials say Coco got out of jail this morning and showed up on time for pregame drills.
The A's didn't mention what, if any, disciplinary action Coco would face.
BTW -- A couple weeks ago Coco was in Los Angeles hanging with Charlie Sheen. It's not what you think though ... just a little batting practice.
UPDATE: Cops say Coco was stopped after officers noticed him "failing to stay in one lane of traffic."
Cops say, "After the stop, the officer observed signs of intoxication on the driver. After Mr. Crisp agreed to, and performed field sobriety tests, he was arrested without further incident."
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Serena Williams Hospitalized for Pulmonary Embolism
Serena Williams was rushed to an L.A. hospital yesterday to undergo emergency treatment for a pulmonary embolism ... this according to the 29-year-old tennis star's rep.
Williams' rep released a statement explaining, "Monday Serena Williams underwent emergency treatment at Cedars for a hematoma she suffered as a result of treatment for a more critical situation."
The statement continues, "Last week, Serena suffered from a pulmonary embolism [a blood clot in the lungs] which was discovered upon her return to L.A. She had been in New York for doctor appointments for the ongoing issues with her foot."
The rep added, "Doctors are continuing to monitor her situation closely to avoid additional complications."
Sugar Ray Leonard to Dance with the Stars
Three ICONS from the world of sports will crash the ballroom on the next season of "Dancing with the Stars" ... including Sugar Ray Leonard, Hines Ward and THE ORIGINAL KARATE KID!!
TMZ has learned ... Ray will be paired up with Anna Trebunskaya.
Meanwhile, Pittsburgh Steelers superstar Hines Ward will dance with Kym Johnson.
As for Ralph Macchio -- he's set to tango with Karina Smirnoff.
Common: Bieber Won the Battle, I Won the War
Common knows there is no "i" in "team" -- he told our photog yesterday that it doesn't matter if Justin Bieber crossed him up in the celebrity game during NBA All-Star Weekend, because his team ended up winning the game.
Whatever you say.
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Big Ben's Wedding Wish List -- Super Bowls!
Ever wonder what to get a guy who has everything (besides a Super Bowl XLV ring)? Well fear not -- 'cause Ben Roethlisberger and his fiancee have posted their wedding registry wish list!!!
From stemless wine glasses to a $175 salad bowl -- Ben's wedding guest are able to pick from a plethora of fabulous gifts for Ben and his wife-to-be to return enjoy!
With the July 23 date coming up fast -- Ben's guests better get a move on ... 'cause everybody knows the cheap stuff goes first!!
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Ben Roethlisberger Wedding -- A Summer Affair
Ben Roethlisberger will be involved in another legal situation with a woman he may or may not be sleeping with ... when he SIGNS A MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE ... and it's all going down in July.
TMZ has obtained a copy of Ben's "Save the Date" cards ... informing guests about his Summer marriage to Ashley Harlan.
Ben and Ashley are all set to tie the knot in Pittsburgh -- but they haven't revealed any specifics about where it will go down.
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UFC Honcho to Sheen -- You Can Fight In My Octagon!
Charlie Sheen already has a venue if "Two and a Half Men" creator Chuck Lorre agrees to fight him in the octagon -- because UFC boss Dana White has invited them to be the "co-main event" at this weekend's big fight.
White tells TMZ, "BJ Penn is fighting Jon Fitch on Saturday ... [Charlie and Chuck] are more than welcome to be the co-main event."
In fact, Dana's even made a prediction -- saying, "I have Charlie Sheen by brutal knockout."
How can you bet against a guy with "fire-breathing fists?"
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'Jersey' Angelina Boozing Before Wrestling Debut
Angelina from "Jersey Shore" was SO terrified of getting her ass whooped during her wrestling debut yesterday -- she tells TMZ, she downed a cocktail and popped an energy pill before getting in the ring.
Angelina told us she had no idea what to expect her first day on the job ... adding, "I'm gonna get my ass beat!"
Adding to her fear ... Angelina just got $500 hair extensions and she's worried they'll get torn out -- but she admits, “I signed up for this so I have no one to blame but myself”
Truth.
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NASCAR Prodigy Trevor Bayne -- On the Right Track
20-year-old Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne is more than a man who makes awesome left turns -- he's also the kind of guy who helps out orphans! Someone get Trev a cold beer ... oh wait.
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NASCAR Champ -- Cinnamon Toast Crunch RULES!
Screw Wheaties ... Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne says he's been running on Cinnamon Toast Crunch since taking the checkered flag in NASCAR's biggest race -- one day after his 20th birthday!
Trevor -- the youngest winner ever at Daytona -- flew into L.A. to meet his growing legion of fans ... and said he thrives on cereal, pizza, and burgers. Yep, just your run of the mill 20-year-old ... who just won a million dollars!
Trevor also told us what he plans to do with all that cash. Here's a hint: orphans.
You gotta love this kid!
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'Jersey' Angelina Signs Up for Wrestling Beatdown
Former "Jersey Shore" castmate Angelina Pivarnick is officially returning to TV next month ... but there's also good news -- she'll be in a wrestling ring! So ... she could catch a beating and stuff.
Sources close to Angelina tells us after a month of negotiations she finally signed a contract with TNA Wrestling earlier this week.
We're told the "Staten Island Dump" will make her debut in a tag team match involving TNA's Snooki-a-like ... "Cookie".
The Dump hits the mat on next week's episode of iMPACT on Spike TV. We're told Angelina only has a short term contract -- for now -- but long-term ... she'd like to settle her beef with Jwoww with a Pay-Per-View match.
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Supermodel Irina Shayk -- She's Got (Hairy) Legs
S.I. cover model Irina Shayk must've left her Lady Bic in Russia ... because her legs are hairier than her BF Cristiano Ronaldo's ENTIRE BODY! Not that anyone's kicking her out of bed for it...
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