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Props at weigh-ins are an interesting move. Yves Edwards used to bring snacks for his opponents and then kick their ass the next day; awesome! Henry Cejudo dressed up like a stage magician because Marlon Moraes appreciates alliteration and chose “Magic” as his nickname … less awesome.
This story is a whole different level.
At the High League promotional event in Poland last weekend, former WBO boxing champion Ewa Brodnicka made her professional MMA debut. Boxing and MMA crossovers are hardly a headline at this point though — what makes this story interesting is Brodnicka’s decision to a sex toy in the face of her opponent, Aniela Bogusz (h/t NY Times).
A bit perturbed, Bogusz chucked the dildo back in the face of her foe. The situation devolved farther, as a slap and front kick were exchanged before the two were separated. Check out the goofy video below:
This was happen last weekend in High League promotion in Poland.
In that fight, Ewa Brodnicka lost to Aniela “Lil Masti” Bogusz by TKO in R3 https://t.co/0z0vaowyyj pic.twitter.com/4ZbtLoSRTH
— Bruno Massami (????? ???????) (@BrMassami) August 31, 2021
Ultimately, Bogusz scored her revenge, securing a third-round stoppage via punches from the crucifix. Now undefeated at 3-0, perhaps Bogusz could find a home for her many talents at Fight Circus?
Keep it classy MMA — this isn’t a Bills game!
The Return Of Shameless Self-Promotion
A bit over one week into awkwardly plugging myself, and I’d like to send a major thanks to the 56 (at this time of writing) people who have supported the cause. Glad to have you on the team, and there’s still room on board!
As with all my pro fights, I raise funds to cover camp costs/actually make a profit via the fight banner. $5 or more gets your name/screen name/nickname on the fight banner, and it enters you into a raffle to win the banner itself. Payment options include venmo: AndyLRichardson (1572), PayPal, or the latest GoFundMe page. Complete details are HERE!
And, for those that don’t care for my fight career and its associated e-begging, all the coming Midnight Manias will have the same amount of content as usual. Simply skip this section each night and it’s like nothing happened!
Insomnia
I wonder what Diego Sanchez is up to?
IS NORMAL pic.twitter.com/RyVWBpjpRO
— Chungus Supreme (@FightsCameraPod) September 1, 2021
UFC 269 is booking up quickly!
Maycee Barber will fight Montana De La Rosa at #UFC269 on December 11th. (per @montanamarie211 to @mma_kings on @MMAjunkie IG Live) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN pic.twitter.com/Q5Od1voCYC
— Marcel Dorff (@BigMarcel24) September 1, 2021
In classic UFC fashion, Al Iaquinta vs. Bobby Green was announced before it was a done deal.
.@ALIAQUINTA tells @arielhelwani he had no idea the #UFC was going to announce his #UFC268 fight:
“I’m seeing they announced the fight and I’m like ‘What the f*ck? I haven’t signed the contract.’ I hate when they do that.”
WATCH #TheMMAHour: https://t.co/2GyRihHss5 pic.twitter.com/6PrvJm78ek
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) September 1, 2021
No shock: Vicente Luque is still down to fight Nate Diaz!
Can’t imagine a more exciting fight right now!!! I’m in
— Vicente Luque (@VicenteLuqueMMA) August 31, 2021
Dillon Danis is pissing off people left and right as of late. I mean, that’s not a new habit, but it’s been especially bad in the last couple weeks.
Nothing brings the MMA and jiu jitsu community together more then making fun of Dillon Danis
— Jake Shields (@jakeshieldsajj) September 1, 2021
Sean Strickland is absolutely insane.. these are messages he sent Dillon Danis pic.twitter.com/nVqNusX7nR
— Shore’s Load (@_MMAMindset) September 1, 2021
Why is every unranked Lightweight match up so good? This is an incredible fight.
A lightweight fight between Damir Ismagulov (20-1) and Magomed Mustafaev (14-4) has been added to #UFC267 on Oct. 30, per UFC officials. pic.twitter.com/FFSGFXxTbD
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) September 1, 2021
Impressive hip mobility results in piercing knees:
Matt Brown shoots his shot for a Jake Paul payday:
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Block the overhand, fire the left:
Roberto @Soldic_MMA‘s fastest KO in KSW!!
Left hand cemetery! #KSW63 pic.twitter.com/rYBknulHSa
— KSW (@KSW_MMA) September 1, 2021
This Julian Jackson highlight was passed across my desk (thanks CB), and it’s worth a watch!
A beautifully angled knee!
WOW second body of the night. Ren Ito multi time Seidokaikan open champion + bare knuckle champion DESTROYS Kazuya with a jumping knee. Letting this guy punch the face is a scary prospect in these rules. pic.twitter.com/IIt2ofdyRM
— xkaratepathfinderx (@xKaratepath) August 29, 2021
Random Land
Hugh Jazz.
Midnight Music: For my readers who miss the rock-n-roll of yore, Sound & Color may be a good (relatively) recent to check out.
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.