Al Sharpton Not Done With Darren Wilson, Talks Plan To Continue Fight For Justice

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Al Sharpton reportedly isn’t ready to give up on seeking justice for Michael Brown. Now that the protests and riots have ended, the 60-year-old civil rights activist has re-emerged to continue the legal battle against former Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson.

“Let the record be clear,” said Sharpton. “You have broken our hearts, but you have not broken our backs. We are going to continue to pursue justice.”

On Tuesday, Nov. 25, the grieving family of Michael Brown was supposed to release a statement in regard’s to the grand jury’s decision, but ultimately decided to allow attorneys and Sharpton to speak publicly on their behalf. Sharpton and the family’s attorneys openly accused the prosecution of structuring and presenting a “biased” case to the grand jury.

“Let’s be very honest about this process,” said lawyer Benjamin Crump. “We have the local prosecutor, who has a very symbiotic relationship with the local police. We could foresee what the outcome was going to be.”

Although the controversial civil rights leader has stated his intentions, several media outlets have criticized his efforts in wake of the Ferguson riots. Apparently, Sharpton been missing in action over the past couple days.
As a matter of fact, liberal commentator Juan Williams definitely had no reservations about voicing his opinion of Sharpton on Fox’s The Five. He questioned his motives and whereabouts during all of the chaos since he reportedly showed up with cameras after all of the damage was done.

“I mean I first of all, when the trouble starts, where is Al Sharpton to say to people, “Rioting is not in the best interest of the black community. It’s going to take away from the discussion about justice and all the rest…” Williams said.
He continued, “But now he’s there when the cameras are there, and what’s he doing, but to my mind disparaging [Ferguson prosecutor Bob McCulloch] after the fact. I have arguments with McCulloch. But goodness gracious, at this point, I think he’s– self-serving?”

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Creed Singer Scott Stapp’s Fall From Grace: From 40 Million Albums Sold to Living in a Holiday Inn

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The rocker posted a rambling video on his Facebook page claiming he's broke and penniless. He also says the CIA and DEA are after him.

In the ballad “My Own Prison,” the first major hit from the Christian rock band Creed, singer Scott Stapp summoned his best Eddie Vedder impression and crooned, “I cry out to God / Seeking only his decision / Gabriel stands and confirms / I’ve created my own prison.”
Creed would go on to sell 40 million albums worldwide, earning it the distinction of being the ninth biggest-selling band of the ’90s, and took home a Grammy Award in 2001 for the tune “With Arms Wide Open.” But the band became a Nickelback-esque pop culture punch-line, derided for its shameless fusion of power balladry and Christian dogma, which was augmented by Stapp’s Jesus-like appearance, complete with shoulder-length brown hair and striking eyes.
Take a 2000 episode of the zeitgeisty sitcom Gilmore Girls, in which Brian (played by John Cabrera) is being grilled by his pals about being devout while still rocking out. “But no way are we playing Creed, man,” says one of his friends. “That’s where we draw the line,” replies another.

“Right now, I’m living in a Holiday Inn by the grace of God, because there’s been a couple of weeks that I’ve had to sleep in my truck,” said Stapp.

The constant derision seems to have gotten to the group’s frontman. In a disturbing, grainy video posted late Tuesday night on Facebook, a haggard-looking Stapp issued what he called “Public Statement #1,” addressing what he calls the “slanderous, libelous rumors over the last few weeks,” including a death hoax, allegations of drug use, and rehab rumors.

“I’m sober as can be,” said Stapp, 41. Eight weeks ago, he said, he began an audit of his finances and his record label, and discovered that “a lot of money was stolen from me, or royalties not paid, and that’s when all hell began to break loose.”
Stapp added, “In the last few years, I’ve rededicated myself to Christ.” He teared up talking about his young son Jagger, who he says is being hurt by all the rumors. “I want my son to know, Jagger, that your dad is sober. No drugs, and no alcohol. This is a vicious attack…over the last four or five weeks, all of a sudden the IRS has frozen my bank accounts two or three times to leave me completely penniless.”

Democrats name 3 finalists to host 2016 convention

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Democrats narrowed the list of contenders for their 2016 national convention to three cities on Monday, announcing the party's next presidential candidate will be formally nominated in New York City, Philadelphia or Columbus, Ohio.

The Democratic National Committee said convention bids made by Birmingham, Alabama and Phoenix had been eliminated.

DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Florida congresswoman, announced the finalists in an email to Democrats and said the event would be held either the weeks of July 18, July 25 or August 22. She said the DNC expects to announce the host city in early 2015.

The three remaining cities could offer an appealing backdrop for Hillary Rodham Clinton, the leading Democratic presidential contender should she seek the White House again.

Clinton represented New York in the Senate and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, was first nominated at New York City's Madison Square Garden in 1992. The couple lives in nearby Westchester County and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has promoted the Brooklyn convention site as a popular option for the party's liberal base.

The Clintons have deep ties to Philadelphia's organizers, including Mayor Michael Nutter and former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell. The city was the site of the 2000 Republican convention and its East Coast location and patriotic heritage as the home of Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell could be a plus.

Columbus, meanwhile, would put Democrats in the center of the nation's top presidential battleground state and offer an in-state rebuttal to Republicans, who are holding their convention in Cleveland.

The winning bid is expected to be based on a number of factors, including the city's ability to raise an estimated $65 million or more along with the potential venues, hotels and transportation options for delegates, party activists and the media.

Birmingham, Alabama, and Phoenix, Arizona, had both offered out-of-the-box options. Alabama is a solidly Republican state and has not supported a Democratic presidential candidate since 1976, limiting its appeal. Democrats would like to turn Arizona into a presidential battleground state -- the party has not carried it since 1996 -- but some party activists have been critical of the state's approach to immigration enforcement.

Republicans are planning to hold their Cleveland convention beginning either June 27 or July 18. The DNC is keeping the July 18 week as an option but would hold it a different week if Republicans select a mid-July convention.

Malaysia Airways flight MH370, the Boeing 777 jet that disappeared – presumably in the South Indian Ocean – on March 8, 2014.

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Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370's engines are likely intact on the ocean floor and could play a key role in locating the missing jetliner, officials said Wednesday. Three specialized search ships have mapped 65,600 square miles of seabed — an area about the size of Florida — without finding a trace of the aircraft that vanished almost nine months ago. Investigators have now calibrated their search equipment to the specific size of the Boeing 777's giant turbofan engines — which are the largest of any commercial airliner.

"When we stipulated the requirements for the current search we thought about the smallest items that we would need to detect and we knew that the aircraft engines and the landing gear would remain relatively intact," Australian Transport Safety Bureau search coordinator Peter Foley told a press conference in Canberra. "The other possibility of course, if the aircraft is relatively intact, is we may see something a bit more complete in terms of the structure of the aircraft." The theory is based on Air France Flight 447. Its debris was discovered two years after it crashed in the Atlantic Ocean in November 2009. The doomed Airbus A330's engines were of a similar size to the 777

Ariana Will Sing Medley At 2014 AMA’s!

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ARIANA Grande who won the coveted “New Artist of the Year ” award last year, will sing a medley of hits from her My Everything album at the 2014 AMA’s! She will perform “Problem,” “Break Free,” and “Love Me Harder” at the show. Make sure to watch the AMA’s Sunday Nov. 23rd at 8 pm ET on ABC!

WWE SmackDown Spoilers: Complete Results and Analysis for November 28, 2014

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With The Authority no longer a factor and Daniel Bryan taking over control of World Wrestling Entertainment for the week, the company's Superstars and Divas rolled into Fort Wayne, Indiana for this week's SmackDown tapings.

Bryan wasted little time in continuing to book Team Authority in matches that would force them into action against members of Team Cena.
Dolph Ziggler, on the heels of one of the finest performances of his career at Sunday's Survivor Series, had the opportunity to wrest the intercontinental championship away from Luke Harper. Would he succeed or would the former Wyatt Family member make it two-in-a-row against the Showoff?
Ryback squared off with Seth Rollins, who was looking to rebound from a Monday Night Raw that saw him suffer an Attitude Adjustment at the hands of John Cena. Would the Big Guy end Rollins' week on a sour note? What role would Kane play in the contest?
The New Day faction consisting of Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods and Big E made its debut, new Divas champion Nikki Bella was in action and Big Show joined The Miz on Miz TV.
Here now are the results from Tuesday's show, courtesy of our friends at WrestlingInc.com.

Why Hagel was tight with Israel

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The consensus among observers of Israeli politics is that Hagel was well-loved among the Israeli leadership.

"It is a real shame Hagel is leaving — he was great with us," an Israeli official told Israeli reporter Barak Ravid.
"The Israeli defense establishment, with which Hagel maintained excellent ties, may be the most sorry to see him go," Ha'aretz's Chemi Shalev says. Channel 2's Udi Sagal writes that Hagel's departure is "is bad news for Israel," citing Hagel's close personal relationship with Ya'alon.
It makes sense that Hagel would be Israel's favorite American: he's basically the Israeli military's Santa Claus. The US gives Israel about $3 billion worth of aid every year; it's overwhelmingly military aid. Hagel's office is in charge of that.
US defense officials also cooperate with Israelis in other ways, including information sharing and joint research and development. "During my nearly three years at the Pentagon, I traveled to Israel 13 times and participated in more than 100 meetings with senior Israeli civilian and military officials," former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Colin Kahl recalls. "Although Israel was only one of 14 countries in my portfolio, no other country received that level of attention."
The point, then, is that Hagel got to supervise some of the most positive elements of the US-Israel relationship. Unlike President Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry, whose political positions forced them to work on contentious disputes such as the Israel-Palestine peace process and Iran nuclear talks, Hagel merely had to give Israelis what they wanted. Which he did — and the Israelis loved him for it.

Why Israel was Chuck Hagel's biggest fan

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Pop quiz: aside from Chuck Hagel himself, who is most mourning the Defense Secretary's just-announced departure from the Obama administration? This week's reporting suggests a somewhat surprising answer: Israel, a country that seemed to oppose Hagel when he was first nominated just two years ago. In an effusive statement, Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon called Hagel a "true friend of Israel" whose "dedication to ensuring Israel's security has been unwavering."
On the surface, this would seem to make little sense. US-Israel relations are currently on the rocks: just this October, Ya'alon was denied permission to meet with Secretary of State John Kerry and Vice President Joe Biden during a Washington visit, punishment for having repeatedly trashed Kerry's Israel-Palestine diplomacy. What's more, Hagel gained a bit of a rep as a critic of Israel during his time as a Senator. After Hagel was nominated for Defense Secretary, former Bush official Elliott Abrams labelled him a flat-out anti-Semite, part of a larger wave of accusations from the pro-Israel right. So how did Hagel end up becoming one of the Israeli government's favorite Americans?

Despite all of the political controversies, the truth is that the US and Israeli militaries cooperate very closely. Supervising that cooperation was Hagel's job, and put him and his Israeli counterparts on the same page. And that's why the so-called crisis in US-Israel relations is only skin-deep: the US-Israel alliance is sustained by forces well beyond the control of any one American president or Israeli prime minister.

McCall-Lineker Back On for UFC 183

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The highly-anticipated flyweight bout between top contenders Ian McCall and John Lineker is back on and ready to go for January 31 in Las Vegas as

The matchup was originally scheduled for UFC Fight Night in Uberlandia, Brazil on November 8, but a fight week illness suffered by McCall forced him out of the bout. Now ready for battle once more, the number three-ranked "Uncle Creepy" is eager to square off with "Hands of Stone" Lineker, who is currently ranked seventh at 125 pounds.

In the UFC 183 main event, future Hall of Famer Anderson Silva returns to face Nick Diaz. Tickets are on sale now.
part of the stacked UFC 183 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

The 50 greatest stars in WCW history

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WCW is the greatest rival WWE has ever faced.

 The Monday Night War is one of the most pivotal battles in the history of sports-entertainment. WCW’s success rested on the shoulders of experienced competitors and high-flying young ring warriors. With WWE's new show The Monday Night War heating up on WWE Network, WWE.com lists the Top 50 WCW Superstars of all time.
But before you pose quesitons like "What about Tully Blanchard???," take a moment to read the guidelines the WWE.com team followed when compiling this list.
1. Eligibility begins with Ted Turner’s purchase of WCW in 1988. Anything from Jim Crockett Promotions and NWA predating this is ineligible. We think Magnum T.A. is a boss, but he was never part of WCW from 1988-2001.
2. Competitors were rated only on their accomplishments while in WCW, so the achievements of Bret “Hit Man” Hart in WWE, for example, had no bearing on his placement.
3. Rankings were based on everything from longevity to cultural impact. Personal biases may have also crept in, as witnessed by a heated discussion over the significance of Glacier.
Okay, now that that's out of the way, here are the 50 greatest Superstars in WCW history as decided by a team of editors, a WWE Hall of Famer and the simple, widely-known fact that Sid is the ruler of the world.

StingBio

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Often dubbed “The Franchise of WCW,” the man called Sting is one of the most recognizable and unique faces in sports-entertainment history. It was that distinction that made him the backbone of the Atlanta-based organization throughout the late 1980s until the end of WCW in 2001.

Beginning with his NWA debut in 1987, Sting brought an enormous amount of charisma to the ring with his bleach-blond hair, colorful face paint and neon ring gear. However, at the inaugural Clash of the Champions, a 45-minute time limit draw against NWA World Champion Ric Flair proved The Stinger was on his way to becoming one of sports-entertainment’s elite. Eventually, Sting defeated Flair for the NWA Title, and would later add six WCW World Titles, three WCW Tag Team Championships, two WCW International World Titles and two United States Championships to his resume throughout his career.
While the charismatic competitor was wildly popular with WCW fans, it was a shocking transformation in 1996 that made Sting even more memorable. With The New World Order imposing their will over WCW, The Stinger adopted a darker personality with white and black face paint and attire. He became a silent warrior who lurked in the rafters of arenas all over the country, ready to strike The nWo at a moment’s notice. For more than a year, Sting never spoke or competed in the ring, captivating audiences until finally he squared off and defeated WCW Champion and nWo leader, “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan.
Sting escalated his efforts against The nWo by joining longtime friend Lex Luger as part of The nWo Wolfpac, changing his white visage to red. However, when The nWo began to disband for good, Sting retained his dark look, but adopted an attitude more in line with his flashy "surfer" days.
As WCW’s days became numbered, Sting remained loyal to the organization, engaging in memorable rivalries with Bret “Hit Man” Hart and Vampiro. Fittingly, Sting and Ric Flair squared off in the final match on the last episode of WCW Monday Nitro.
Remembered for his colorful charisma and struggle with The nWo, Sting has become synonymous with the Atlanta-based organization. Although he has never competed in a WWE ring, more than a decade since the demise of WCW, he remains one of the most popular and respected competitors of all-time.
At Survivor Series 2014, The Authority was pulling out all the stops to prevent Dolph Ziggler from defeating Seth Rollins in the Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team Match. When it appeared that Rollins would secure the victory for Team Authority and ensure they remain in power, Sting appeared and confronted Triple H.
Following a tense staredown, The Game attacked The Stinger, who countered by executing his patented Scorpion Death Drop. Sting then pulled Ziggler on top of Rollins, giving Team Cena the win and dethroning The Authority.
What does this mean for the future of Sting? As he says, "the only thing sure about Sting is that nothing is for sure."

Halfords revamp to put cycling in the spotlight.

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As Halfords prepare to open a string of Cycle Republic stores across the country, their original shops are set to undergo a revamp to make them more cyclist-friendly.

One of the retailer’s flagship stores in Evesham, Worcestershire, was used for a testing ground for making the cycling services offered in store more ‘front of house’, and now around 35 stores have been upgraded across the country.
The cycle department in Evesham moved downstairs, while car maintenance items are now housed on the mezzanine floor, with the repairs desk now in a prime location and a ‘we repair bikes’ sign placed outside the shop.
“We had low market share in repairs. People didn’t know we did it,” Craig Marks, head of investor relations and corporate communications, told BikeBiz.

“We were so far behind. We had a lot of catching up to do.”
Halfords have also decided to replace the ‘cyclist-trap’ swing doors with sliding doors to make it easier for cyclists to bring their bikes in to the store.
CW reported in July that Halfords were looking to recruit 500 ‘cycling experts’ to boost their reputation in the marketplace, while the retailer also acquired Boardman Bikes and unveiled its ‘13’ range of bikes in September.

If you know a victim of violence help break their silence! White Ribbon Day 25 November 2014

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White Ribbon Day

White Ribbon Day
 is inspired by The White Ribbon Pledge lead by men who campaign to stop domestic violence against women.  Women might be the primary victims of this type of assault, but there is no reason why men can’t take a share of the responsibility in putting an end to it. Clearly, many are committed to doing so.
Domestic violence statistics show that 70% of incidents result in injury and that on average, two women in England and Wales are killed by a partner every week.  But what does wearing a white ribbon really mean? It says loud and clear that you will never condone, take part in or remain silent about domestic abuse against women.
The men involved in White Ribbon Day and the White Ribbon Pledge do not believe that violence is inherent in men carrying out the abuse. Instead they believe that it is became a learned of expressing anger and to some extent has become acceptable to behave in this manner. Interestingly, research has shown that previous cultures showed no or very little evidence of violence.
The effects of domestic violence affects everyone.   If you think about how many people are touched by one person - whether it's at work, a relative or someone else you know, it's an issue that ends up affecting first our communities, society and then places all over the world.  A domino effect.
So what can you do to help stop this cruelty?   Well, the white ribbon campaign urges you to start with one of the 10 suggestions given on their website.  You can take action in just 5 minutes, a few hours or a longer amount of time if this is something you feel strongly about changing.  Find a list of all the ways you can get involved depending on a time frame that suits you at the official White Ribbon Day website

Ford Mustang Fastback with Cammer Engine

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Swapping a high horsepower V-8 engine into a classic 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback is a fairly common occurrence - unless, of course, you're talking about a modern Ford Racing Performance Parts (FRPP) 5.0-liter "Cammer" crate engine. So that's precisely what FRPP engineered to wow show goers at this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show: a fully restored 1965 Mustang 2+2 powered by a special version of FRPP's hot new 5.0-liter, four-valve "Cammer" crate engine producing 420 horsepower. It's the perfect marriage of Ford's Mustang performance heritage and the very latest in advanced modular V-8 engine technology. The idea behind the project was to show that an all-new version of Ford's 5.0-liter V-8 can find itself right at home in the engine bay of America's original pony car. It also demonstrates that even something as central to the Ford enthusiast community as the first-generation Mustang can enjoy the performance potential engineered into the long-awaited "Cammer" crate engine offering. A vintage 'Stang was chosen because it is a car that any automotive hobbyist can relate to - and one that many FRPP customers already own, modify and enjoy. After the introduction of the 5.0L "Cammer" at last year's SEMA show in the FR100 pickup truck, many hot rod enthusiasts were not looking forward to dealing with the modern-day electronic fuel injection system, so Ford Racing engineers took note, and this year's Mustang "Cammer" crate engine features a classic downdraft carburetor setup, with four, two-barrel Webers sitting atop a custom Ford Racing intake. Using the carburetors also necessitated a switch from a fully electronic to an MSD distributor ignition system.

J. Crawford, Heath To Have Surgery Wed.; Several Cowboys Nicked Up

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Texas – The Cowboys came out of Sunday’s win against New York with several new injuries – none of them seemingly too serious.
Most noteworthy of several new problems are thumb injuries to both Jeff Heath and Jack Crawford. Both players are expected to have surgery Wednesday morning after sustaining those injuries in the 31-28 win.
“I don’t necessarily anticipate Heath and Jack necessarily being ready for this week with those thumb injuries. We’ll keep you guys informed with what we do with those guys,” said Cowboys coach Jason Garrett.
The prognosis on how long the two will miss isn’t certain at this point, but it’s an issue worth keeping an eye on as the Cowboys approach the final month of the season. Dallas will only have four games to play when this week is over – which puts the coaching staff in a time crunch when considering moving players to injured reserve.
“I think you’re always kind of doing the math,” Garrett said. “How long is he going to be out? How many more games do we have? The value of the player matters.”
Heath has been one of the Cowboys’ special teams standouts and has 15 tackles on the year, while Crawford has two sacks this season. Heath said if it comes down to pain tolerance, he doesn’t plan on missing any action.
“If it comes down to just a pain thing and I can wear a cast, then that’s what I plan on doing,” he said.
Terrance Williams suffered a broken finger in the win, though it doesn’t look likely to hold him against the Eagles. Garrett said the second-year receiver doesn’t need surgery and will be able to wear a splint this week.
Neither Williams nor newly-acquired linebacker Dekoda Watson, who hurt his hamstring against the Giants, practiced on Monday. Garrett said both players will be monitored as the Cowboys continue their preparations for Thursday’s game.
“We’ll see what those guys are able to do the next couple of days,” he said.
Tyler Patmon sat out of Monday’s practice, as he continues to recuperate from the knee and ankle injuries he suffered against Jacksonville. The recovery time for the rookie corner was set at roughly four weeks, which makes him an unlikely candidate to play Thursday.
Tony Romo sat out of practice, but Garrett said he expects the veteran quarterback to work back into the routine on Tuesday – despite the shortened week.
“It’s a different week for everybody in terms of how strenuous the practice is,” Garrett said. “It felt a little like walkthrough, like you would do on a Wednesday morning. I anticipate him doing something tomorrow in practice.”

Iggy Azalea Dissed Eminem In Her AMAs Acceptance Speech

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 Eminem caught our attention when he rapped about raping Iggy in a shocking new song, but it was the ‘Fancy’ singer who had the last laugh when she took the stage to accept AMA awards for best rap artist and best rap/hip-hop album. You tell him, Iggy!

 

Iggy Azalea, 24, proved her prowess in the rap game when she picked up not one but two American Music Awards at LA’s Nokia Theatre on Nov. 23. And while she was dominating the night, she couldn’t resist taking a subtle but effective dig at rap rival Eminem, 42. Who’s the realest now, Slim?

Iggy Azalea Disses Eminem In Her AMAs Acceptance Speech — Who’s The Realest Now?

Iggy totally rocked the 2014 AMAs, where she performed her singles “Fancy” and “Beg For It” before closing the show with a sexy rendition of “Booty” with Jennifer Lopez. But she was never more badass than when she took the stage to accept the awards for best rap artist and best rap/hip-hop album, shutting out her male counterparts Drake, 28, and Eminem.

Paige Vanzant, 20, in shock over UFC debut win and Fight of the Night bonus

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UFC women’s strawweight Paige Vanzant couldn’t be a member of "The Ultimate Fighter: 20" cast to determine the inaugural women's 115-pound champion because of her age. With alcohol present in the fighter house, the 20-year-old wasn’t able to participate in the “A Champion Will Be Crowned” season.

She was initially signed by the organization in December 2013 to be part of the reality series. Instead, she made her promotional debut at UFC Fight Night 57 against Kailin Curran on Saturday. While their fight didn’t make the FOX Sports 1 broadcast, it won Fight of the Night honors.

A $50,000 bonus in your UFC debut is roughly the equivalent of hitting a grand slam in your first at-bat in the majors. Vanzant, who broke down in tears following her TKO win, was still in shock during the post-fight press conference.

“Going into it, I always get nervous before I perform,” said VanZant. “Once I walk out to the cage, all the nerves set in. I’m used to being under pressure. Luckily, I perform really well under pressure. And what a way to kick off my UFC debut with a bonus.

“I’m completely in awe still. I’m in shock,” she added.

The win moved Vanzant’s record to 4-1. Her only loss is to TUF 20 contestant Tecia Torres by unanimous decision in January 2013 at Invicta FC 4. An opportunity to avenge that loss interests Vanzant.

“I definitely proved myself in this fight. I proved that I didn’t need to be on The Ultimate Fighter to make a name for myself. And I’m really excited to fight whoever comes out of the The Ultimate Fighter house as soon as possible,” said the Nevada native.

“There are a lot of girls in that house that I’d match myself up with. One of the standout fighters was Tecia Torres, and she’s my only loss. So I’m excited to maybe get that rematch with her or whoever comes out of The Ultimate Fighter house,” continued Vanzant.

The 20-year-old prospect thinks, looking back on it, that not being able to be on the reality show benefited her.

“I think it’s been great for me. I found my new training camp and I’ve really been able to set myself on the tracks that I needed to be on to win my fights. I have a much better mindset going into the fights now. I feel like I’ve had the best training camp of my life. And I wouldn't have changed it for the world,” she said.

“It was bittersweet not being on The Ultimate Fighter. I was really fortunate that I was considered for such a great thing. But this ended up being the best thing for me.”