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It’s not the first time it’s happened, but it might be the friendliest. Nate Diaz came face-to-face with a Conor McGregor lookalike and he was pretty amused by the incident.
McGregor clone: “Nate! Can I get a photo man?”
Nate: “You are hilarious! Get the fuck outta here! You’re Mexican, huh?”
“Hell yeah!”
What the fuck, motherfucker? Dude, you’re hilarious.”
Just another incident showing just how chill Diaz is in real life, when he’s not fighting in a cage. He usually has some cannabis assistance (and sponsorships), which tends to help with the chill factor.
Insomnia
Max Holloway is a prankster! Here’s hoping he gets his contract situation sorted out and fights again soon.
Sup dawg @smashboy125 pic.twitter.com/Q4ZkiWzKNr
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) September 24, 2017
Joe Rogan is a comedian, but why would you complain about not being able to drop the N-word? In what situation would that ever help you be funnier?
Joe Rogan Drops Hard R N bomb on JRE While Discussing Free Speech https://t.co/FnlnYyoplu
— Fancy Combat (@FancyCombat) September 25, 2017
Rory MacDonald is a much deadlier nerd … at least in a cage.
Rory MacDonald at #Bellaror183 dressed like Steve Jobs pic.twitter.com/iyAxD8gS3A
— Fury’s Fight Picks (@FurysFightPicks) September 24, 2017
Can’t wait for his fight with Douglas Lima!
If you’re not sure who the guy fighting Rory MacDonald is then watch this. Douglas Lima is a beast #Bellator183 https://t.co/c2cn4PuetF
— Brandon The Truth (@Brandon_Nocaute) September 24, 2017
Wow:
lol pic.twitter.com/7woAvpok5e
— David Bixenspan (@davidbix) September 24, 2017
Quick Hits
- UFC fighters reacting to the NFL protests about police brutality are … well, mixed. Some good, some bad, some downright ugly.
- If the political discussions haven’t, this is guaranteed to make you angry. A referee waits so long to stop a choke that the cornerman literally jumps into the cage to stop the fight, igniting a brawl. That should never, ever happen.
- Joe Duffy vs. James Vick is a perfect match up.
- Rockhold wants Whittaker over Romero, but it doesn’t matter, because (hot take) they would both knock him out.
Slips, Rips, and Awesome Clips
Enjoy the violence past and present. This weekend saw some quality martial arts, mixed and otherwise …
Nice axe kick to the chest!
Flying heel stomp to the chest by Wanderson Psicopata #ShootoBrazil pic.twitter.com/ObdcKNZA8w
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 24, 2017
Diego Borges KO’s Dewis Espantalho at Shooto Brazil 75 pic.twitter.com/DkYVI8Dlfp
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 24, 2017
I love a well-laid submission …
#twister #kamikaze #heelhook #deadorchard in only 3 matches. #NAGASeattle that’s a wrap. Next up @SUG_Grappling #sug5 #Oct1 #10thplanet pic.twitter.com/GNeVNCXOVp
— Micah Brakefield (@micahbrakefield) September 24, 2017
Sumo is good grappling, too.
Day14 makushita crowd fav former sekitori Toyonoshima [R] vs Akinohana. Both 4-2. #Sumolingo #septbasho pic.twitter.com/D5FFidce6p
— SumoSoul (@TheSumoSoul) September 23, 2017
Yunier Dorticos KO’s Dmitry Kudryashov pic.twitter.com/THOSIi7MDs
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 24, 2017
The moment of regret:
“I’ve made a huge mistake.” #ROADFC42 pic.twitter.com/rnNOEd06ck
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 23, 2017
Regret turns to more regret:
Aorigele TKOs Yusuke Masuda in 3R (RoadFC) pic.twitter.com/eMJNAm3X0s
— Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) September 23, 2017
Nice sweep!
Yall don’t know about Petr Yan.. but you will pic.twitter.com/GMuSWPri19
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 26, 2017
Brutal knee to the liver by Edilson Santos Jr. #ShootoBrazil75 pic.twitter.com/k9pG7Nfrlz
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 24, 2017
Xiaonan “Fury” Yan lives up to her nickname. Throws a mean hook kick. #UFCShanghai pic.twitter.com/4uDY1ToB1G
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 25, 2017
Not what that hashtag normally means…
#TakeTheKnee pic.twitter.com/2B4N77fMDH
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 24, 2017
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