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Simon Head
4 years
No doubt about it. Josh Allen should be the NFL MVP.
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Simon Head
2 years
This is top, top work. Goosebump-inducing stuff.
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Simon Head
4 years
This is unreal. Despite hitting the barrier head-on, his car being torn in half, and his half of the car bursting into flames, Romain Grosjean walked away from this massive crash. Respect to the marshals and medics on the scene.
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Simon Head
7 years
There’s more chance of seeing Trump's tax returns than there is of seeing unedited Conor-Malignaggi sparring footage.
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Simon Head
6 years
115-111 Wilder 114-110 Fury 113-113 Even It’s a split draw. Nah. Not having that. Also, someone needs to drug test the judge who gave that 115-111 to Wilder. #WilderFury
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Simon Head
6 years
This should have been a celebration of Nurmagomedov's ascent to the top of the lightweight mountain and the biggest win of his career. Instead, his actions have marred a fantastic event. Awful scenes. #UFC229
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Simon Head
5 years
WOW! Flying knee, connects flush, lights out. Jorge Masvidal by knockout. That might well be the fastest KO in UFC history. #UFC239
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Simon Head
2 years
Absolutely bonkers day in the NFL.
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2 years
It's not over 'til it's over.
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Simon Head
8 years
Great to see @GordonRamsay and @ZacEfron enjoying the fights at #UFC205 #UFCNYC last night. (pic by @MMAJunkiePer ).
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Simon Head
7 years
That’s the most devastating heavyweight KO I’ve ever seen in the UFC. Bar none. Francis Ngannou almost takes Alistair Overeem’s head clean off in the first. #UFC218
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Simon Head
13 days
Christian Jungwirth’s walkout is nuts. #OKTAGON62
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Simon Head
8 years
Claudio Ranieri takes a relegation candidate and wins the league. The following year, with the team now relegation candidates, he’s sacked.
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Simon Head
8 years
I’m hearing that second belt given to Conor was actually Tyron Woodley’s belt, and the whispers are he’s NOT happy about it. #UFC205 #UFCNYC
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Simon Head
4 years
Blachowicz has paid his dues, battled to the top the hard way, and just handed a P4P star his first defeat. If you don’t have respect for that, you’re just hating.
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. @JanBlachowicz says it's about time you put RESPECT on his name. #UFC259 | Full interview:
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Simon Head
6 years
After seeing how many fighters at #UFCPrague Media Day had their own translators, I asked @chrisweidman if he could stand in for my interview with @GPVillante . He crushed it (for @MMAjunkie - 📹 by @kammakaze )
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Simon Head
8 years
To recap, Lewis: - Needs a poo - Calls Browne a woman-beater - Says he’s getting a lot of sex - Doesn’t want to fight for 3 mths #UFCHalifax
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Simon Head
5 years
Make no mistake, Colby Covington is one hell of a fighter. His win over Robbie Lawler proved that, beyond any doubt. But his Matt Hughes reference in his post-fight interview was plan awful and way beyond any “heel persona” he has been cultivating over the last few years.
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Simon Head
7 years
Welterweight bouts I’d like to see in early 2018: Woodley vs dos Anjos Till vs Wonderboy Covington vs Usman Ponzinibbio vs Condit Perry vs Lawler
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Simon Head
6 years
That was the most insane finish to a fight I've ever seen. Fantastic fight between Yair Rodriguez and Chan Sung Jung finishes in the last second with an elbow KO out of nowhere. KO came at 4:59 of the fifth and final round. #UFCDenver
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Simon Head
7 years
As if it wasn't compelling enough before all this drama, a title fight between Khabib and Tony Ferguson probably has even more intrigue now. I know Dana White said otherwise, but the UFC surely has to make this fight. #UFC223
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“You’re Stripping Me Of A Title Because Of That Performance?” I See You Ninjas. #ufc223 Still My Mat. -Champ 👊😎 🇺🇸🏆🇲🇽
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Simon Head
3 years
F1 got the drama it wanted, but this is sport, not partially-scripted reality TV. I think that decision was entirely for the spectacle, rather than fairness. Hamilton’s hard-earned lead and cushion after passing the back-markers wiped out in the name of producing a TV “moment.”
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Simon Head
8 years
Michael @bisping has done it, and here's how he did it. Amazing knockout from our British UFC champion. #UFC199
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Simon Head
6 years
If you already follow @CaseyNeistat ’s stuff this’ll come as no surprise, but this vid in particular is ridiculously cool.
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Simon Head
8 years
. @TheLastLeg is essential viewing right now.
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Simon Head
5 years
OK. Askren is sitting up now. But he was down and not too responsive for a long time. Good to see him up and on a stool now. #UFC239
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Simon Head
8 years
Here's a little #TuesdayMotivation , courtesy of the creative genius that is @CaseyNeistat : 'Do What You Can't'.
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Simon Head
6 years
Brock Lesnar is standing directly opposite me on the other side of the octagon. There’s the potential prize for the winner. A colossal heavyweight title fight and a huge payday. #UFC226
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Simon Head
4 years
Maradona at Mexico ‘86: The best tournament performance by a single player in World Cup history.
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Simon Head
8 years
#WWE star @BrockLesnar tells @HeymanHustle ‘I’m one in a million’ ahead of #UFC200 return.
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Simon Head
7 years
Reminiscent of @RichFranklin 's KO of Nate Quarry, here's @AaronCGShore 's KO of Alex Thompson. Gone in 30 seconds.
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Simon Head
7 years
The Nevada State Athletic Commission votes against their own rules to allow #MayweatherMcGregor in 8oz gloves.
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Simon Head
5 years
Resurfacing briefly during my hols with some personal news. I’m delighted to share that I’m joining the team at @MMAjunkie . I’m thrilled to be joining such a talented squad and can’t wait to get started. Along with my other ongoing work, 2019 just got busier!
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6 years
Nurmagomedov arrives at the post-fight presser and, after a brief apology to the commission, goes on the offensive, seemingly attempting to justify his actions by referring to the McGregor trash talk and bus attack in Brooklyn. Then he leaves without answering questions. #UFC229
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Simon Head
6 years
I understand I may be an outlier here, but I found Conor so much more interesting and engaging when he was talking calmly and thoughtfully about the sport (like he did when discussing Diaz-Poirier) than when he was hurling abuse at Khabib. #UFC229
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Simon Head
1 year
Paul Gascoigne’s brilliant goal against Scotland at Euro 96. What a player. What a summer. What a goal. Happy birthday, Gazza.
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Simon Head
1 year
Best MMA promo of 2023? Look no further, courtesy of @KSW_MMA . Heavyweight champ @phildefriesmma was born for the role.
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Simon Head
4 years
What a career it’s been for Khabib Nurmagomedov ( @TeamKhabib ). The sport of #MMA will miss “The Eagle.” His #UFC rivals? Maybe not so much. (🎥: @btsportufc )
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Simon Head
5 years
Jared Cannonier was booed out of the building for the heinous crime of legitimately and fairly defeating Anderson Silva, then checking on his wellbeing before starting his post-fight interview. Zero respect from the Rio fans for a guy who showed no disrespect whatsoever. #UFC237
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Simon Head
3 years
Russian fighters go 5-0 at #Bellator263 , with Usman Nurmagomedov doing the business in fine style to complete the clean sweep with a first-round TKO of Manny Muro. Nurmagomedov is 13-0, and he's going places.
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Simon Head
6 years
Huge round for Nurmagomedov, quite possibly a 10-8. He's 20-17 up on my card after two rounds, but he expended a LOT of energy looking for the finish and didn't get it. Can McGregor bounce back in the third? #UFC229
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Simon Head
8 years
Breaking: @danhardymma just told me he has documentation from the best cardiologists in the UK clearing him to fight again.
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Simon Head
2 years
Molly McCann ( @MeatballMolly ) may be heading into #UFCLondon off the back of her biggest win to date, but she told me she's keeping her feet firmly on the ground ahead of her next octagon test.
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Simon Head
7 years
On a night full of bad decisions and regrettable actions, it’s refreshing to see @darrentill2 and @GunniNelson trying to respectfully make a match for #UFCLiverpool or #UFCLondon
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Simon Head
9 years
Commentator @joerogan on @TheNotoriousMMA : “If you’re a promoter, he’s Christmas” #UFC196
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Simon Head
7 years
Great recap by @btsportfootball of the crazy night at Anfield as Liverpool beat Roma 5-2 in the first leg of their #UCL semi. #NoFilterUCL
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Simon Head
8 years
#WWE star @BrockLesnar tells @HeymanHustle ‘I’m one in a million’ ahead of #UFC200 return.
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Simon Head
7 years
50-44 on all three scorecards. That’s a shutout. @stipemiocicufc makes history as the most successful UFC heavyweight champion of all time. #UFC220
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2 years
#UFC has just announced a new multi-year media rights deal with BT Sport for the UK and Ireland. Great news for #MMA fans, and for the team at @btsportufc , who have done a superb job with the @UFC / @UFCEurope rights over the years.
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Simon Head
3 years
Manny Akpan just unleashed one of the best KOs I've seen so far this year. Stunning finish at #CW136
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Simon Head
7 years
Cormier looked as good as we’d ever seen him, but Jones still found a way to put him away. Huge statement victory for JBJ. #UFC214
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Simon Head
6 years
The UFC PR staff at the #UFCLondon weigh-ins just surprised ⁦ @MMAjunkieJohn ⁩ with a birthday cake to celebrate him turning 41 today. Top gesture to the OG of MMA reporting.
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Simon Head
7 years
Best ad of the #SuperBowl was by the #NFL themselves. This, featuring Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr, is brilliant.
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Simon Head
6 years
A jubilant Darren Till bounces past press row after his stunning win over No. 1 contender Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson at #UFCLiverpool
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Simon Head
3 years
These are so well done. No spin, no slant, no agenda. Just the facts.
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3 years
Currently the most watched video on the @BBCNews website.
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Simon Head
5 years
I’m calling it six months early. This is the Twitter video of the year.
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5 years
Dude deciding to breakdance during this melee is my favorite guy ever...🤣🤣🤣
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Simon Head
3 years
Five years ago tonight, Michael @Bisping made history by becoming the first U.K. fighter to become a #UFC champion. He stepped off a movie set on two weeks’ notice to knock out Luke Rockhold at #UFC199 and become undisputed middleweight champion. He predicted the KO win, too.
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Simon Head
3 years
Raufeon Stots is the total package at 135 pounds. Speed, power, athleticism and charisma for days. If @BellatorMMA didn't know before (and I'm sure they did), they have a bona-fide star on their hands. #Bellator279
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Simon Head
6 years
Fenati should be banned from racing for the rest of the season, at least. No place for road rage in racing.
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6 years
Have you EVER seen anything like this?! Romano Fenati attempts to grab the brake of another rider at 140mph 😳 Incredibly dangerous. Unbelievable... #SanMarinoGP
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Simon Head
2 years
If you were hanging great #MMA commentary moments in the Louvre, this would have to be right up at the top of the list. From @Jon_Anik ’s mic to @Leon_edwardsmma ’s leg, this was the perfect synergy of word and deed, captured in a split second.
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UFC on TNT Sports
2 years
"𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙪𝙩..." The commentary as @Leon_edwardsmma pulled it out the fire made it feel even more like a movie 🤯 #BestOf2022
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Simon Head
2 years
@BillSimmons Seven men. How many complete sentences?
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Simon Head
4 years
A little personal news...
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Simon Head
8 years
. @GeorgesStPierre announces his intention to return to the #UFC – and wants to face @bisping
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Simon Head
7 years
British boxing legend @ChrisEubank won a legion of new fans after a memorable appearance on #TheMMAHour last night.
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Simon Head
5 years
When you have a former champion who walks out to the "Rocky" theme and a contender whose fighting moniker is “Drago”, you book the fight. Simple as that.
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Junior dos Santos ( @junior_cigano ) vs. Alexander Volkov ( @AlexDragoVolkov ) set to headline #UFCMoscow
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Simon Head
8 years
VIDEO: Watch @Michaelpage247 's stunning flying-knee KO of Evangelista 'Cyborg' Santos at #Bellator158
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Simon Head
6 years
Great news. A mixed martial arts section is now up and running on @BBCSport . Look forward to seeing this grow in the weeks and months ahead.
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Simon Head
8 years
Must say, I've huge respect for @amirkingkhan for his response to his loss to Canelo. A class act. British sport should be proud.
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Simon Head
3 years
Charles Oliveira is a pure finisher, and he did it again as he submitted Dustin Poirier to retain his lightweight title in the main event of #UFC269 . Superb performance. Another former interim champion, Justin Gaethje, is surely next for "Do Bronxs."
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Simon Head
7 years
Confirmed: @SkySports Box Office will show @FloydMayweather vs @TheNotoriousMMA on Aug 26. £19.95 UK / €24.95 Ireland. #MayweatherMcGregor
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Simon Head
9 years
The great @HeymanHustle knows where it's at.
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Paul Heyman
9 years
#UFC194 @UFC How H U G E of a global superstar is @TheNotoriousMMA NOW!!!???
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Simon Head
2 years
This is great.
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2 years
Anderson Silva wants to know why Chael Sonnen skipped the BBQ. 😂
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Simon Head
7 years
This is phenomenal.
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Hail to the record breaking heavyweight king!!! Undisputed baddest man on the planet @stipemiocicufc #UFC220
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Simon Head
8 years
I'm really not sure what else @bisping could have done to earn a @BBCSPOTY nomination. His @UFC achievements in 2016 stack up pretty well.
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Simon Head
7 years
The Brits took gold in the third-fastest 4x100m relay time in history. Let that sink in. Simply amazing performance from Team GB.
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Simon Head
7 years
To Nicholas I say this: “Defend or vacate!” #WrestleMania
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Simon Head
8 years
Two #UFC209 posters. One official, one by designer @Bosslogic . The difference is pretty stark. Make the posters special. Hire the man.
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Simon Head
6 years
The result aside, what a horrible outcome for Velasquez. Another injury to deal with after years of battling back from a succession of them. #UFCPhoenix
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Simon Head
2 years
The man @KyleBrandt dropping gold on @gmfb . Q: What 80's movie should get the next prequel treatment? His answer: Spaceballs. "Spaceballs: The Rise of Helmet" Take a bow, KB.
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Simon Head
7 years
“Joshua just smoked Klitschko like a Monte Cristo!” Tip of the hat to you, @mauroranallo . Brilliant comms.
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Simon Head
6 years
How on earth hasn’t @GamebredFighter been given a concerted push by the UFC? He’s 100% authentic, as seasoned as they come and, most importantly, the man can fight. Fascinated to watch him versus Darren Till at #UFCLondon this weekend.
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2 years
Delighted to share that I’m moving back into MMA full-time as the Global Head of Content for @FightersOnly . I’ve joined at the most exciting time in the company’s history and I'm looking forward to being a part of the evolution of the iconic Fighters Only brand. Watch this space!
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Simon Head
6 years
Rematch in Manchester, please.  #WilderFury
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8 years
This #ISL #EURO2016 promo from @Icelandair is fantastic.
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Simon Head
7 years
One stupid question, then 24 words, four facts, two of them wrong. Good to see the Mail on Sunday have MMA nailed. @UFC (pic via @trisdixon )
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UFC lightweight contender @DustinPoirier tells @lthomasnews on #TheMMAHour that a recurring hip problem forced him out of #UFC230 . He's seeking a second opinion on the injury, but is hopeful of a relatively swift return, perhaps even later this year.
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Simon Head
8 years
Great goals are always better with commentary. #FRA #EURO2016
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Simon Head
3 years
Outstanding.
@ufcontnt
UFC on TNT Sports
3 years
Killer Cub! 🐻 @CubSwanson finishes it in the first round! 💥 #UFCVegas45
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Simon Head
8 years
The Irish fans have arrived at the @MGMGrand for the #UFC202 weigh-ins. #ConorMcGregor is on fire!
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Simon Head
6 years
Max is lighting up Ortega like a Christmas tree in the fourth. The challenger’s left eye is a mess, but somehow he’s still in there. #UFC231
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Simon Head
7 years
Good to see the #MayMac PPV pricing was kept realistic for the UK/Ireland market. No overblown price hikes on this side of the pond.
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Simon Head
8 years
WOW! Cormier returns to the scale and hits 205! He’s official for the title fight. Incredible! #UFC210
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Simon Head
4 years
Great night of fights, but a word for @Jon_Anik , whose lightness of touch during some emotional post-fight interviews gave the fighters the space to tell their stories and get fans even more invested in their journeys. Kudos. #UFCVegas4
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Simon Head
3 years
There was some real embarrassing stuff at the #UFC268 press conference last night, and I’m not talking about anything said by the fighters on the stage.
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Simon Head
8 years
Conor McGregor jumps the cage and embraces Lobov as the crowd goes absolutely bananas. Everyone on their feet here at #UFCBelfast .
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Simon Head
7 years
Roy Finch from the car park to the end zone. Great stuff on @BTSport ESPN right now. #CFLGameDay @CFL
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Simon Head
5 years
Me when I arrived at @BWWings with @MMAjunkieJohn during #UFC245 fight week last week.
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NO CONTEXT KHABIB
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Simon Head
9 years
Judging by the replies to his tweet, it seems Sepp's uniting the football world after all:
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Joseph S Blatter
9 years
Congratulations @FCBarcelona on winning the #UCLfinal 3-1 in Berlin, qualifying again for FIFA Club World Cup in Japan, in December.
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Go on, @TheGillsFC . You know it makes sense. #Gills
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