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Darren Till has strong opinions about Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya.
Earlier this week, “The Gorilla” offered his thoughts on a game plan for “Stylebender,” advising Adesanya to feint a lot then catch Du Plessis coming forward. The English striker faced off with Du Plessis in December 2022 during the South African’s rise to contention back, so he does have some basis for his strategy. At the same time, Till coughed up his third-straight UFC defeat via third-round submission to “Stillknocks” (watch highlights), a fact Du Plessis was quick to point out when Till revealed his master game plan.
Well, Till is putting his money where his mouth is! The former UFC contender posted on social media that he put a $50k bet on Adesanya. “Dricus is getting rawdogged,” Till wrote. “Easy money.”
Dricus is getting rawdogged. Easy money pic.twitter.com/B8Iiz8a0kQ
— DT (@darrentill2) August 16, 2024
Hopefully, this is a case of genuine belief rather than sour grapes. After all, Till has long been friendly — in an awkward, competitive sort of way — with Adesanya, whereas Du Plessis ejected him from the UFC roster in an ugly loss. Ultimately, we’ll find out tomorrow night (Aug. 17, 2024) at UFC 305 if Darren Till’s prediction is on the money.
As for Till, his next step in combat sports in unclear. Last month, Till made his professional boxing debut against Mohammad Mutie and won via a second round technical knockout (watch highlights) … but also got taken down in the process. He’s called out Mike Perry several times, but he also sounds unwilling to face Perry without gloves.
Insomnia
I don’t think anybody is overly impressed by Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree. Obviously everyone will watch, myself included, but this is not a serious fight.
Can’t believe what I just saw announced!!! So a guy pulls out of a contender fight because of failed drug test for a banned substances and gets rewarded with a title shot?!! This is terrible for the sport and makes the rankings completely pointless!!!
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) August 16, 2024
legendary streak pic.twitter.com/eccaE7SEMO
— Dovy (@DovySimuMMA) August 16, 2024
With all due respect to Khalil but there are at least two higher ranked contenders who are ready to fight Poatan. He doesn’t need special protection.
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) August 16, 2024
All this clip tells me is that Dominick Cruz has access to a good lawyer and/or is friends with the local police.
Dominick Cruz put Jon Jones in his ‘Top 5 UFC fighters to have a beer with’ and Daniel Cormier couldn’t stop laughing
“You’re drinking with Jon Jones bro?!”
@UFC #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/o4gcJKAkri
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) August 17, 2024
Dricus Du Plessis is establishing himself as the meanest bastard in press conference history. Don’t banter with “Stillknocks!”
Come on guys stop crying at the press conferences it’s not that serious
— Dricus Du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) August 16, 2024
I win the screenshot game pic.twitter.com/lgxEBd5TvB
— Dricus Du Plessis (@dricusduplessis) August 16, 2024
DDP: “The photo he got, I’m assuming it came from his for you page because it was me as a teenager. Searching naked teen boys, if that’s on your search engine you need to check that sh*t out.”
Izzy: “Somebody’s mad. It must’ve been cold that morning.”
DDP: “It’s the authorities… pic.twitter.com/ctBA0uOhm1
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) August 16, 2024
Jiri Prochazka making friends with the Australian fauna.
Jiri Prochazka x Wombat #UFC305 pic.twitter.com/YyMvBdZcOG
— FULL SEND MMA (@full_send_mma) August 16, 2024
Social media star IShowSpeed is known for impressive athletic achievements, but out-punching “Poatan” — even on an untrustworthy machine — is quite the feat.
Ain’t NO WAY IShowSpeed just bodied UFC champion Alex Pereira’s punch score pic.twitter.com/abwlVAJtfr
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) August 16, 2024
Send Volk to the Olympics ASAP.
Paul Felder reflects on his wild war with Dan Hooker, an absolutely underrated banger.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
A picture-perfect overhand across the jab.
Biaggio Ali Walsh delivers a rocket straight to the dome and gets a quick 1st round stoppage!
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— PFL (@PFLMMA) August 17, 2024
If you have anyone besides Georges St. Pierre ahead of Matt Hughes on your all-time Welterweight list … you’re wrong!
These old school Eddie Alvarez highlights are awesome!
Random Land
Interesting inventions.
Midnight Music: Alternative, 1988
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.