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Welcome to Midnight Mania! Tonight, Bellator raises the curtain and shares the dramatic tale behind Fedor’s “Glorious Sweater of Absolute Victory,” Max Holloway will finally face off against Jose Aldo at UFC 213 in Brazil, UFC 208’s Nik Lentz contemplates metaphysical questions of existence, LFA3 knockouts and highlights, Khabib Nurmagomedov answers questions, and much more.
Insomnia
Ever catch a glimpse of “Last Emperor” on television and wonder where his sweater came from? Wonder no longer, Maniacs. Bellator took a deep dive into the origins, the story, and the overlooked influence of the sweater on mixed martial arts (MMA). It is a tale that will by turns shock, surprise and delight you. Without further ado, I present to you:
The Glorious Sweater of Absolute Victory
What is the real story behind Fedor’s “Glorious Sweater of Absolute Victory?” @adamcarolla & others help solve the mystery. #Bellator172 pic.twitter.com/rFUOkGRW3D
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) February 10, 2017
This is good marketing.
Bobs and Weaves
MAX HOLLOWAY AND JOSE ALDO ARE FINALLY BOOKED TO FIGHT IN BRAZIL … and it’s not until UFC 212 … on June 3, 2017. That’s about 20 months away. Can you feel my excitement ebbing as I pack it up and put it on a high shelf in my closet?
It’s time to put up or shut up #teamblessedmma
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) February 10, 2017
This has got to be embarrassing … especially after the effects of a dehydrating weight cut.
Lentz looks to be questioning existence and purpose after the towel is dropped while he’s weighing in. pic.twitter.com/wwdodsygqX
— esther lin (@allelbows) February 10, 2017
It wasn’t let go, actually — Lentz knocked the towel out of official’s hands when he moved to flex.
@ekc proof, Ratner’s hand is still closed, as if holding the towel. pic.twitter.com/vyJaEzUlyG
— esther lin (@allelbows) February 10, 2017
Podcasts and Video:
UFC 208 “Embedded,” episode five:
Here’s Khabib Nurmagomedov answering questions earlier this afternoon (McGregor’s name may or may not have come up)
Khabib “the Eagle” Nurmagomedov Q&A ahead of his title fight at #UFC209
Posted by MMAFighting.com – The Mixed Martial Arts News Website on 10hb Februari 2017
Jack Slack did a mini Friday podcast. That is evidently a cheeky thing to do.
This still looks like an interesting program:
Bronson, an amateur Navajo MMA fighter, explains the importance of his people’s history and what it means to be a “warrior.” RISE tonight at 9.
Posted by VICELAND on Friday, February 10, 2017
Quick Hits
- Dana White says that Woodley is not booed because he is black. He also calls Woodley a drama queen. He also mispronounced Woodley’s first name. Even I know his name is Tyron. None of which hurts Woodley’s claim that he is the worst-treated UFC champion in history (as overblown as that sounds):
5: The number of times Dana White calls him “Tyrone” in this interview. https://t.co/11StOKpsiI
— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) February 11, 2017
- UFC 208 Preview, Predictions, and Analysis!
- Brock Lesnar is among those removed from the UFC’s roster.
Slips, Rips and KO Clips
Legacy Fighting Championships 3 is tonight — enjoy the .GIFs!
How did @trevingiles survive this?! We’re on to the 3rd round. #LFA3 @LFAfighting @Superman_Spann pic.twitter.com/UP3OfiVBjf
— AXS TV Fights (@AXSTVFights) February 11, 2017
Brendan Allen vs Jon Kirk #LFA3 What was the ref thinking? pic.twitter.com/LPbmqKHlvS
— Zombie Prophet (@ZPGIFs) February 11, 2017
Me right now #LFA3 @LFAfighting pic.twitter.com/m9aW7nhRLJ
— Pia (@piacoronado) February 11, 2017
Don’t kick with a kicker! @ThanhLeMMA with a HUGE finish at #LFA3! @LFAfighting pic.twitter.com/XlHJ0sONXO
— AXS TV Fights (@AXSTVFights) February 11, 2017
That moment when you find the opening! #LFA3 @LFAfighting @rayblodget pic.twitter.com/x1DjQj6tdL
— AXS TV Fights (@AXSTVFights) February 11, 2017
Ray Blodgett vs Josh Davila #LFA3 Nice shot of the Knockdown pic.twitter.com/cACS2o7FLV
— Zombie Prophet (@ZPGIFs) February 11, 2017
Joel Scott vs Carlos Vera #LFA3 at the bell pic.twitter.com/QhBEumzGCB
— Zombie Prophet (@ZPGIFs) February 11, 2017
He definitely paid for that missed kick… #LFA3 @LFAfighting pic.twitter.com/JtGtD8AqHd
— AXS TV Fights (@AXSTVFights) February 11, 2017
Joel Scott vs Carlos Vera Takedown #LFA3 pic.twitter.com/22k9d5JhAn
— Zombie Prophet (@ZPGIFs) February 11, 2017
This was many nights ago:
Forgotten Freshness pic.twitter.com/mEpMq3HwVH
— Zombie Prophet (@ZPGIFs) February 11, 2017
This was last night!
Ev Ting vs Kamal Shalorus #ONEFightNight #ONEGifs pic.twitter.com/GUjSusKPcZ
— Zombie Prophet (@ZPGIFs) February 10, 2017
Anderson Silva is tomorrow night:
#UFC208
Retweet and follow every MMA fan who participates.#MMAfollowback #MMAsquad pic.twitter.com/RjSj5Zgd8N— Flyin’ Brian J (@FlyinBrianJ) February 10, 2017
That covers all the nights!
Random Land
Legend says Chuck Norris has no chin. Indeed, beneath his beard is a third fist.
@patmiletich pic.twitter.com/MVzzOgrDJq
— Zombie Prophet (@ZPGIFs) February 11, 2017
Google eviscerated this man.
I’m teaching my Google home to talk like me, but I created a monster ?. She too much, these machines is out of line they will run the world. She did call me fat and handsome though
Snapchat: floodhp
#googlehomePosted by Travis Cee on Thursday, February 9, 2017
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