Midnight Mania! Stickland Slams ‘Suga’ For 6ix9ine Ink

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Sean O’Malley is no stranger to controversy, but he’s really made waves with his latest move, working with viral rap star Tekashi69 to tattoo “69” on his shoulder. Whether one thinks it’s a bold maneuver to gather more Internet fame or a genuine expression of fandom, there are serious reasons to avoid linking one’s name to 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez.

In 2015, Hernandez pleaded guilty to use of a child in a sexual performance, a felony count. He was nearly added the sex offender registry but was awarded some leniency due to his age, but Hernandez again encountered serious charges of racketeering and drug charges in 2019. Facing up to 47 years in prison, the rapper traded information on fellow Nine Trey gang members for the alternative sentence of probation.

UFC Middleweight Sean Strickland, who headlines next weekend (Sat. July 31, 2021) against Uriah Hall, has an issue with the showing of support and thinks something should be said.

“You know what I’d like to say man, and no one is talking about this, but how much of a bitch is Sean O’Malley?” Strickland told James Lynch (via BJPenn.com). “I feel like no one is talking about that. He got a f*cking tattoo of like ’69’ on his shoulder. What a f*cking bitch, man. Like f*ck bro, you got a tattoo of a rapper’s name who was convicted of videotaping an underage girl. Like Sean O’Malley, what the f*ck is wrong with you bro? Have you been hit in the head too much, or are you just that much of an idiot? I just wanted to rant in a public forum and just tell him to f*ck himself. I don’t like to insult people that aren’t van-sized, but that needed to be said.”

O’Malley has yet to respond.

Insomnia

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Brandon Royval seems to be recovering well from his shoulder surgery, which can be a tough rehab. The Flyweight division is more fun with “Raw Dog” involved!

A lovely piece of news: knees to grounded opponents are coming to the US of A!

Big ol’ Olympic wrestlers are definitely a problem for the Heavyweight division — Slim Trabelsi is one to keep an eye on!

Coach Khabib is an icon, living his best life in retirement.

Brandon Moreno working with Canelo is a pretty cool collab!

Slips, rips, and KO clips

Big knee vs. big overhand almost always ends in disaster for SOMEBODY!

Stood him up with the jab starting low, put him down with the follow up right hand:

When in doubt, just run at dudes with your forehead. It worked for Henry Cejudo!

Random Land

Perhaps this is the preparation required for a successful fourth meeting?

Midnight Music: Some metal cover of “Dirty Diana” came on today at the gym — it was awful.

Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.