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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s young fan explains why she’s so into MMA and how she came to wear the traditional papakha given to her by Khabib. It turns out she has been to a LOT of UFC events, starting at five years old.
People always ask how I became such a huge mma fan at such a young age so I thought I would share my story. Hopefully this answers any questions and explains my love for the sport and my appreciation to everyone who supports the sport .#ufc #khabibtime #UFC25YEARS pic.twitter.com/onntFlZnF1
— Mini Khabib (@Mini_Khabib) April 25, 2018
Insomnia
Siyar Bahadurzada details his lengthy and fraught journey back from a horrific shoulder surgery.
Will > Skill! pic.twitter.com/uPOtchEjnZ
— Siyar The Great (@Siyarized) April 25, 2018
I’m happy Nick Newell gets a shot on Dana White’s Contender Series.
Nick Newell is getting the shot he has long desired. Dana White has an extended an offer to compete on his Contender Series show this summer. A win there would open the door to a UFC debut. First reported by @bokamotoESPN.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 26, 2018
Here’s @NotoriousNewell’s first comments on the deal, provided to @mmafighting:
“I want to thank Dana White, Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard for believing in me and giving me a shot. I still have to go out there and deliver. I’m grateful for the opportunity.”
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 26, 2018
Georges St. Pierre practices his karate rush and yes, karate is a weird sport.
This is exactly what I expected Ronda Rousey to do in the WWE and she is doing it.
Arrive. Break arms. Leave.
Mickie, meet @RondaRousey! pic.twitter.com/baxTrtl9V9
— TDE Wrestling (@totaldivaseps) April 24, 2018
I’m happy for Ray Borg and his son, who made it through brain surgery.
Thank you to everyone for their positive thoughts and prayers during this time and much thank you to the Children’s hospital of Colorado and all of their staff. Anthony’s surgery was a success. pic.twitter.com/vOMyel78Sg
— Ray Borg (@tazmexufc) April 25, 2018
It hurts because it’s accurate
— Petey Passguarté (@PeteyandJia) April 24, 2018
Animals attacking humans is a reminder how small we all are.
Andrei Arlovski and Alexey Oleynik ripping their shirts open for some reason.
I’m not sure how much this bar weighs but it looks like Jones is maxing out around 400 or thereabouts on the squats.
Wrestling is a tremendous sport
Watch your ankles if you’re wrestling 2016 European champion, G. RASHIDOV (RUS) at #kaspeuro2018 pic.twitter.com/Uahl4apFjA
— United World Wrestling (@wrestling) April 25, 2018
The way Canelo rolls away from the right hand is something to behold
He’s like a human version of this learning robot
How to break up a school fight
TJ Dillashaw working his boxing skills with the ropes
How narrowly the difference between consciousness and unconsciousness, victory and defeat.
How to open your car without keys
Gokhan Saki and Ilir Latifi are an iconic duo.
#UFC226 Damage. pic.twitter.com/rwAxw5pH8y
— Gökhan Saki (@gokhantherebel) April 25, 2018
Rampage Jackson and Rashad Evans are friends now, apparently.
Podcasts and Video
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If I Did It
Random Land
I’ve been ignoring Kanye on Twitter but this was peak online brand interaction, which means it’s funny in a depressing way, or depressing in a funny way, not sure which.
Online is the best pic.twitter.com/yWQ1cwMsPq
— Eric Geller (@ericgeller) April 25, 2018
This is mesmerizing- a trip through NY in 1911 by way of meticulously restored film.
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