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Steve-O may be retired from his “Jackass” days, but the entertainer remains a glutton for punishment. He’s also a huge mixed martial arts (MMA) fan — Steve-O broke the news of “Shogun” vs. Nogueira 3! — and once again, his love of suffering and MMA fandom have crossed paths.
Steve-O visited the famed Jackson-Winkeljohn Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico to challenge some of its premier athletes. First up, Jon Jones can consider this his first victory since his abrupt retirement.
Naturally, Steve-O giggles through the manhandling.
Steve-O took on another former champion in Holly Holm. Did he perform any better against a much smaller foe? Well, he at least managed to attempt a brief takedown … that immediately saw him reversed and put into a terrible position.
That’s title shot worthy grappling from “The Preacher’s Daughter!”
Insomnia
Is there a more unintentionally hilarious person than Tito Ortiz?
Holy Mary, Mother of God… pic.twitter.com/NTnndyZ8WR
— Juice (@Juice_MMA) June 16, 2020
Justin Gaethje does not like Dan Hooker’s chances opposite Dustin Poirier in their June 27 main event.
This dude is getting merked.
— Justin Gaethje (@Justin_Gaethje) June 16, 2020
The future of RIZIN does not look bright, which is a pretty bad sign for Japanese MMA as a whole.
RIZIN CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara talks about the promotions bleak future amidst the pandemic. pic.twitter.com/4GRYjoqM0z
— Beyond Kickboxing (@Beyond_Kick) June 17, 2020
Ever wonder how certain fighters look so quick on pads and then fight like they’re moving underwater? Much of the time, their coaches are meeting them at least halfway with the mitt.
Muay Thai legend John Wayne Parr goes 2-0 against Internet dorks, who seem to think they have great insight for the multiple-time champion.
Ha ha love it.
Yes I’ll make sure to study on how to high kick.
But first, let me have a little stretch because at my age I don’t want to tare something .
Appreciate your concern on my fighting ability https://t.co/zw5IBWsp2w— John Wayne Parr (@johnwayneparr) June 17, 2020
There is literally zero chance that Shane Burgos vs. Josh Emmett is not a ridiculously good fight.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
A Jorge Masvidal throwback to his Kimbo Slice street fight days! The idea that “Gamebred” doesn’t want to fight is goofy.
Liam McNeill demonstrates one way to let an opponent provide a majority of the force:
A brutal bare knuckle exchange in the pocket ends with a big left hook.
Random Land
Water angels!
Midnight Music: The final song recorded by legendary songwriter John Prine, who passed back in April from COVID-19.
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.