Friday Link Dump: Elias Cepeda Crushes Latest Opponent in 38 Seconds, Dana White Considers Drastic Measures After Ear Surgery ‘Disaster’ + More

(The F.O.F.A. does it again! Congrats to Elias Cepeda for winning his latest fight against Brian Titus in Chicago on Wednesday, in epic fashion. Look out for the full story in an upcoming installment of The Travel Chronicles. Props: YouTube.com/EliasCepeda.)

After Surgical ‘Disaster,’ Dana White Contemplates Radical Procedure for Meniere’s Disease That Could Leave Him Unable to Walk (MMA Mania)

Dan Henderson vs. Lyoto Machida: 10 Things You Need to Know (FightDay)

Ronda Rousey, Bro Queen: Why Is The UFC So Stupid About Women? (Deadspin)

20 UFC Stars Who Have Never Been Knocked Out (BleacherReport)

This Jade Bryce photo is the cure for erectile dysfunction. (Facebook.com/TheJadeBryce)

Dana White on Joe Rogan Podcast: I Have to Make Silva vs. Jones Happen (MMAFighting)

Tito Ortiz Is All About Punishment (KillerFries)

50 Mistakes Guys Make While Getting Dressed (Complex)

The MH Interview: Danica Patrick (MensHealth)

Will ‘X-Men: Days Of Future Past’ Suck? (ScreenJunkies)

3 Absolutely Bizarre Sports You’ve Never Heard Of (DoubleViking)

25 People Who Were Born to Do Their Jobs (WorldWideInterweb)


(The F.O.F.A. does it again! Congrats to Elias Cepeda for winning his latest fight against Brian Titus in Chicago on Wednesday, in epic fashion. Look out for the full story in an upcoming installment of The Travel Chronicles. Props: YouTube.com/EliasCepeda.)

After Surgical ‘Disaster,’ Dana White Contemplates Radical Procedure for Meniere’s Disease That Could Leave Him Unable to Walk (MMA Mania)

Dan Henderson vs. Lyoto Machida: 10 Things You Need to Know (FightDay)

Ronda Rousey, Bro Queen: Why Is The UFC So Stupid About Women? (Deadspin)

20 UFC Stars Who Have Never Been Knocked Out (BleacherReport)

This Jade Bryce photo is the cure for erectile dysfunction. (Facebook.com/TheJadeBryce)

Dana White on Joe Rogan Podcast: I Have to Make Silva vs. Jones Happen (MMAFighting)

Tito Ortiz Is All About Punishment (KillerFries)

50 Mistakes Guys Make While Getting Dressed (Complex)

The MH Interview: Danica Patrick (MensHealth)

Will ‘X-Men: Days Of Future Past’ Suck? (ScreenJunkies)

3 Absolutely Bizarre Sports You’ve Never Heard Of (DoubleViking)

25 People Who Were Born to Do Their Jobs (WorldWideInterweb)

Gross Video of the Day: Who Wants to Watch Dana White Get His Ear Sliced Off?

(Fight week, barf week. Props: YouTube.com/UFC)

Answer: Nobody. Not even you. Watching this video might seem like a good idea at the time, but once that scalpel goes in at the 5:18 mark and they start separating the damn thing from its hinges, you’ll be like, “nah, it’s cool. I paid way too much for that McMuffin to lose it now.”

The good news is, Dana White‘s surgery for Meniere’s Disease last week — in which a plastic tube was inserted into his left ear, which will allow excess fluid to drain — was a success, although the procedure won’t cure the condition completely. The UFC president will be back in action this weekend at UFC on FOX 6: Johnson vs. Dodson, as will commentator Mike Goldberg, who is returning from an upper respiratory infection.


(Fight week, barf week. Props: YouTube.com/UFC)

Answer: Nobody. Not even you. Watching this video might seem like a good idea at the time, but once that scalpel goes in at the 5:18 mark and they start separating the damn thing from its hinges, you’ll be like, “nah, it’s cool. I paid way too much for that McMuffin to lose it now.”

The good news is, Dana White‘s surgery for Meniere’s Disease last week — in which a plastic tube was inserted into his left ear, which will allow excess fluid to drain — was a success, although the procedure won’t cure the condition completely. The UFC president will be back in action this weekend at UFC on FOX 6: Johnson vs. Dodson, as will commentator Mike Goldberg, who is returning from an upper respiratory infection.

CagePotato PSA: Everyone Wish Dana White the Best of Luck on His Upcoming Surgery. No, Seriously.


(An approximation of Dana’s reaction when we asked him the minimum number of dicks we would have to suck to get a press pass back.) 

Yes, you read that title correctly. No, it is not sarcasm and no, this is not a feeble attempt to get back into Dana’s good graces on our part. There are some bridges that are simply meant to be burned and we are willing to accept that. But we think you all should know that The Baldfather is finally expected to undergo surgery to combat the Meniere’s Disease he has publicly struggled with for some time now, and we should all be willing to put our personal issues with the guy aside for the moment and wish him the best of luck and a smooth recovery.

Dana made the announcement this morning via his Twitter:

Taking off right now for UFC RIO!! Anderson Silva vs Stephan Bonnar, pumped for Erick Silva vs Fitch too. Here I come BRAZIL!!!!!! 🙂
Saw the Dr today about my menieres and I’m getn the surgery when I get home from Brazil!!!!! 🙂 #getmyfuknlifeback

If you are unfamiliar with the disease, head after the jump for a full breakdown.


(An approximation of Dana’s reaction when we asked him the minimum number of dicks we would have to suck to get a press pass back.) 

Yes, you read that title correctly. No, it is not sarcasm and no, this is not a feeble attempt to get back into Dana’s good graces on our part. There are some bridges that are simply meant to be burned and we are willing to accept that. But we think you all should know that The Baldfather is finally expected to undergo surgery to combat the Meniere’s Disease he has publicly struggled with for some time now, and we should all be willing to put our personal issues with the guy aside for the moment and wish him the best of luck and a smooth recovery.

Dana made the announcement this morning via his Twitter:

Taking off right now for UFC RIO!! Anderson Silva vs Stephan Bonnar, pumped for Erick Silva vs Fitch too. Here I come BRAZIL!!!!!! :)
Saw the Dr today about my menieres and I’m getn the surgery when I get home from Brazil!!!!! :) #getmyfuknlifeback

If you are unfamiliar with the disease, head below for a full breakdown.


(via DrBobShow1.) 

Ménière’s (“men-YEERS”) disease is an inner ear problem that affects your hearing and balance.

Ménière’s disease affects 50,000 to 100,000 people per year. The disease usually occurs in people ages 40 to 60. It affects both men and women. Children also can have Ménière’s disease. 

The cause of Ménière’s disease is not known. It may be related to fluids that build up in the inner ear.

Ménière’s disease can cause symptoms that come on quickly. During a Ménière’s attack, you may have:
Tinnitus, a low roaring, ringing, or hissing in your ear.
Hearing loss, which may be temporary or permanent.
Vertigo, the feeling that you or your surroundings are spinning.
A feeling of pressure or fullness in your ear.

An attack can last from hours to days. Most people have repeated attacks over a period of years. Attacks usually become more frequent during the first few years of the disease and then come less often after that.

An attack can last from hours to days. Most people have repeated attacks over a period of years. Attacks usually become more frequent during the first few years of the disease and then come less often after that. (via WebMD)

As Dana White has stated in the past, he and his doctor have been battling over which option of treatment to undergo. While he has been gung-ho about the surgery from the get-go, his doctors have insisted that he go the route of prescription medication, believing that the surgical risks (permanent hearing loss, for starters) vastly outweigh the benefits. The only problem is that the medication they offer only works for about 50% of the people that receive it. Dana White is not one of those f*cking people.

So hear’s to Dana (get it? Hear’s. I swear to God, I just came up with that.) in the hopes that he has a smooth recovery. Because we couldn’t fantasize imagine what the UFC, or the MMA world for that matter, would be like without him. Well, except for 12oz, but you can’t take anything that drunk says seriously.

J. Jones