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Controversy continues to surround former UFC champion BJ Penn.
The Hawaiian legend has lost seven straight inside the Octagon, although it would be eight losses if one considers his recent bar fight. Unfortunately, the latest news is not positive, as Penn is suspected of driving drunk per BigIslandNow.
If there’s a silver lining, Penn was driving alone and did not hit anyone else. Per the report, Penn was speeding when he lost control of the vehicle and flipped it off the road. Due to new regulations, the police were unable to test Penn’s blood alcohol content (BAC) that night, as a search warrant is required.
Regardless, Penn was sent to the hospital, and doctors there did draw and test Penn’s blood for alcohol. Though the results are not yet available to the public, they were sent to the police.
Stay tuned to MMAmania for the latest updates regarding Penn’s case.
Insomnia
Andrea Lee suffered a pretty wonky decision herself at UFC 247, and its rumored the judge wasn’t even watching her fight!
I hate to say it, but this is not exactly the most surprising USADA bust. Michel Prazeres will be unable to return until he’s 40 years old, which means this may just be the end for him.
Michel Prazeres has accepted a two-year sanction from USADA after a positive test for exogenous boldenone.
Details via USADA: pic.twitter.com/l3cImISOzx
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) February 11, 2020
Darren Till and Israel Adesanya are good pals who may someday punch each other in the face.
Visaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa issuesssssssss pic.twitter.com/h8mukIlpZM
— Darren Till (@darrentill2) February 11, 2020
Flying “Black Beast” is terrifying at any speed — can you blame Latifi for ducking?
Can confirm: Derrick Lewis and Latifi in slow motion is as amazing as I thought it would be pic.twitter.com/MBOA5qAtNh
— Connoisseur of Combat (@ConOfCombat) February 11, 2020
Gordan Ryan is a bit annoying, sure, but the man’s jiu-jitsu is simply beautiful.
Grappling is generally pretty safe, but still be careful out there friends.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Lapicus appears a pretty special physical talent — every section of this clip looks POWERFUL.
Iuri Lapicus (14-0) makes an incredible statement, steamrolling and becoming the first to sub former ONE and M-1 champ Marat Gafurov! The Moldovan has stopped each of his foes, 13 in round one, and 10 by sub. Team Petrosyan has its first MMA star. #ONEChampionship #WarriorsCode pic.twitter.com/isAJ8OhvXL
— Kyle Johnson (@VonPreux) February 7, 2020
My team mate and wrestling coach, Alexander Munoz, makes his UFC debut in a few weeks. Here’s him scoring what I believe is the fasted knockout in Texas history:
It is EXTREMELY frustrating when an opponent is repeatedly able to place a teep in the center of the chest, it disrupts everything.
Random Land
It’s a wild time in the sport’s world, but then, hasn’t it always been?
Fuck the XFL when is slamball coming back? pic.twitter.com/ToUsRKf6Bd
— TigersJUK (@TigersJUK) February 8, 2020
Midnight Music: MMAmaniac Perturbator posted this song in the comments of last night’s Midnight Mania. I had never heard it previously, but I can also appreciate ‘70s soul.
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.