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Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Conor McGregor’s new documentary is out, “Doubt Me Now”.
My favorite part is how many Irish boxing enthusiasts admit that Conor has virtually no chance against Mayweather, despite Eddie Alvarez’ take. I also appreciated Dan Hardy’s breakdown of the differences between boxing distance and MMA, although Hardy oversells Conor’s chances by a wide margin.
The official poster has been released. They really got creative and artistic with this one. Maybe tone it down next time.
Here’s the official fight poster for Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor. #MayweatherMcGregor #MayMac pic.twitter.com/aSxmqnstaI
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) July 21, 2017
Well, he said he’d give Paulie a knock for the trash Paulie was talking.
They say I’ve got no hands. pic.twitter.com/FJfvj5qjKi
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 21, 2017
Why does he pose like this? Does he think it makes him look better to hold his arms out like that?
Sparring today. The shorts are Gucci. pic.twitter.com/5lNW9M3L34
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 21, 2017
Insomnia
Jon Jones celebrates his birthday with four workouts a day! He is sure victory is not just a probability, but an eventuality.
Celebrated my 30th birthday with four grueling workouts. I’m excited to show the world what my prime looks like #Champion2017 pic.twitter.com/QqZ37mVU5m
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 21, 2017
Daniel says the only reason I defeated him the first time is because I must have been on steroids, wonder what his excuse will be this time pic.twitter.com/HMCFQBoBR4
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 21, 2017
Stipe Miocic clowns Chris Weidman today during the media scrum.
I truly don’t understand Kelvin Gastelum’s insistence on trying to make a weight class he clearly cannot make. Just give it up, man.
Gastelum: I’m the future of MW division.
Me: So, you’re finally putting WW to bed?!
Gastelum: No, I still want WW, too.
Me: (Ah, so close).— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) July 21, 2017
Let’s hope Robert Whittaker returns quickly so we don’t have to hear about that inane GSP vs. Bisping idea again.
Spoke to Robert Whittaker’s manager. Confirmed knee strain but did not rule out a 2017 return. Said those discussions are still to come.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) July 22, 2017
What the blue blazes is this?? Josh Thomson jumping in to help his teammate DC trash Jon Jones? File this under one of the more bizarre attempts at trash talk I’ve seen.
Aw damn, @JonnyBones at it again! pic.twitter.com/IrpgrExmve
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) July 21, 2017
Garbrandt fears his mother. Appropriate.
#RealTalk pic.twitter.com/EniubETiqt
— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) July 22, 2017
This is awesome sparring footage.
Michael Chandler Showtime Punches Michael Johnson in Sparring Session https://t.co/z28ItqR66W
— Zombie Prophet (@ZPGIFs) July 20, 2017
From all accounts Chris Leben is actually a really good coach. If you are an aspiring fighter, call him up.
Larry Merchant thinks the UFC found a way to market street fights, which was basically true in the early days.
Slips, Rips, and KO Clips
I am stoked for this one tomorrow.
Thomas Almeida fights in roughly 31 hours. I don’t give a shit who you’re picking. #UFCLongIsland pic.twitter.com/RNUsbHlF1E
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 21, 2017
Didn’t see this coming.
#M1Challenge81 pic.twitter.com/ddz7FSi3j2
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 21, 2017
Come on man.
Oh, Allan … pic.twitter.com/LA6UXxQ1W2
— Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) July 21, 2017
…
you know where to hit
(if it was a real fight ) pic.twitter.com/1NA1fJVpEz— Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) July 22, 2017
Boom Gordon punished Chandler Cole, but what the referee punishment for? (LFA 17) pic.twitter.com/UYatKl5DRL
— Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) July 22, 2017
Referees were having a hard time today.
happens, not a big deal pic.twitter.com/xoBQgVcr9x
— Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) July 21, 2017
Choked out.
Niceee, John Sweeney sleeps Shelton Sales in 1R (LFA 17) pic.twitter.com/hja84hhRri
— Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) July 22, 2017
Beautiful finish.
Here is Spencer Brown from Scotland
(and his KOd victim Peemai Por.Kobkua) – MX pic.twitter.com/WHNf410yoZ— Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) July 21, 2017
This remains my favorite knockout of all time.
One of the nastiest knockouts you’ll ever see pic.twitter.com/0OSjkDAYaf
— UFC Insiders (@UFCInsiders) July 21, 2017
Good Reads
- The Naked Gambler writes about why Conor’s ignorant racial comments are just bad trash talk period
- Its not a read, but it is a good watch: See the latest Jones-Cormier 2 promos and get hype.
- Aldo is going back to his roots– competing in jiu jitsu in Brazil
Random Land
Wait for it. #DriveByDunkChallenge (via sheloveslatch/Instagram) pic.twitter.com/jfJhYWpQFQ
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 21, 2017
Stay woke, Maniacs!