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Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr., commonly known as Snoop Dogg, enjoys watching organized fighting, including MMA. He is a longtime weed-smoking friend of Nick Diaz, and even commentated Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender series show as part of the “Snoopcast” alongside former WEC champion Urijah Faber. He took a good deal of heat from professional fighters for that commentary, which was perceived by a number of fighters as disrespectful. What really ticked off a number of fighters, though, most notably Matt Brown, was a video he posted mocking Conor McGregor after Mayweather knocked him out.
The 49-year-old rapper is putting his hands where his mouth is, getting in the gym and training his boxing. While he doesn’t look great, exactly, he certainly looks better than a lot of 49-year-old strapping on gloves for the first times. He clearly has some understanding of boxing and is throwing his punches in combination, moving his head away from return punches. I’m not about to disparage anyone for going out there and actually training.
He probably shouldn’t take Matt Brown’s challenge at any time though, now or six months from now.
Insomnia
This is true. Covington has never really been about it.
Dos Anjos: You said you’re gonna say something to Joe Rogan’s face? You’re a fraud. You don’t say anything when you see someone in person. You just look down. #UFC225
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) May 31, 2018
Joe Duffy is back in sparring… tentatively
Cat Zingano relates heavily to this kid
Ouch
Junior Dos Santos’ physical preparation for UFC Boise appears to be going well
The martial arts life chose you
Dustin Poirier is speaking the reality he wants.
July 28th I will defeat Eddie Alvarez.
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) May 31, 2018
It’s all good I’ll tag him July 28th
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) May 31, 2018
Mads Burnell may have fallen to a comeback ninja choke by Arnold Allen but he showed off some impressive skills- he’s one to watch at featherweight
Quick Hits
My notes on stories from today: Darren Till should be a middleweight; 165 is the only new weight class I support; Cyborg taking anger management classes could be sketch comedy gold; Good on Till and Thompson for drawing the numbers and absolutely wowing the watching crowds; and anyone who didn’t think the Mountain could crush McGregor is sipping something strong.
Slips, Rips, and KO Clips
Rico Verhoeven and Marat Grigorian seem like terrifying human beings inside a ring.
Rico Verhoeven #GLORY54 pic.twitter.com/zibw9yQ9Po
— Bestrafer7 (@Bestrafer7) June 1, 2018
Rico Verhoeven #GLORY54 pic.twitter.com/ttPzSvpRVf
— Bestrafer7 (@Bestrafer7) June 1, 2018
Marat Grigorian #GLORY54 pic.twitter.com/vJdB6Uc1i4
— Bestrafer7 (@Bestrafer7) June 1, 2018
Marat Grigorian #GLORY54 pic.twitter.com/RCOVW0yR2p
— Bestrafer7 (@Bestrafer7) June 1, 2018
Look at this kick
nice kick KO by Yuttajak Aor.Samila
(MAX-The Global Fight) pic.twitter.com/XbC4hayeyp— Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) May 31, 2018
Look at this kick
kids on a big show
Kumaanhong Jackgym KOs Rerngsak Sitlungdang
(MAX-The Global Fight) pic.twitter.com/5RGnpTWE2o— Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) May 31, 2018
Podcasts and Video
Andrew Richardson’s MMA debut documentary, the final episode! Follow MMA Mania on Youtube
Jimmie Rivera’s left hook explained
Marlon Moraes’s use of the heel hook
Why doesn’t Dana promote any more?
Random Land
I heard there was a basketball game tonight
“Wait, we wasn’t winning?” pic.twitter.com/vdCQlzsMbo
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 1, 2018
This made me laugh out loud
— “Playoff B” (@_BWD_) June 1, 2018
If your team lost in overtime let this heal your soul or at least distract you from your pain at coming so close
The race is on. pic.twitter.com/op9PvbdMX5
— W (@WWarped) May 30, 2018
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