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Darren Till Says People On Social Media Need To Stop Making Their ‘Life Out To Be Perfect’

UFC Rankings UpdateDarren Till believes people need to stop posting only positives on social media. The UFC middleweight contender is one who posts funny memes, and recently showed off his belly he has gotten while in quarantine. It helps give everyone a laugh which he says is what everyone should do, as no one’s life is perfect. […]

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Darren Till believes people need to stop posting only positives on social media.

The UFC middleweight contender is one who posts funny memes, and recently showed off his belly he has gotten while in quarantine. It helps give everyone a laugh which he says is what everyone should do, as no one’s life is perfect.

“People only want to broadcast the positivity on social media, which is fine by me. I think there should be more positive than negative, and I do get a lot of negatives,” Till said on ESPN MMA’s Instagram Live (via MMA Junkie). “But in your life, do not make your life out to be perfect. Do not make yourself out to have this and have that and be doing this and all of this as if your life is the greatest.”

Why Till thinks people need to post negative stuff on social media is given the fact people who are less fortunate think their lives are worse.

“I see people, girls and boys, getting depressed because they’re comparing their own lives to these people’s lives,” Till said. “I don’t want to directly attack anyone, but bloggers and influencers and famous celebrity people, they’re coming across with this great life. They’ve got lots of money, the best watches, they’re always away, they’re eating the best food and all of that. But, at the end of the day, it’s all (expletive).

“I’ve been a poor man, and I’ve been a guy who’s OK financially. There’s no real difference, only that you can enjoy pleasures that you can buy yourself a buggy, buying a nice watch, but it’s not what it’s made out to be.”

Darren Till hopes the way he uses social media is something other celebrities can do to show that they aren’t any better than anyone else.

“People could see me on Instagram on the buggy, all chills, having a great time. But I still have my own problems in house, problems with life, as we all do. Posts like pushing my fat belly, that’s real life. That’s what every fighter’s doing. They’re sat there, they’re bored, they’re eating (expletive). They are still training, but everyone sees me training all the time anyway. … So I’m going to post what else I’m doing. I’m on the buggy, nearly dying, I’m eating so much (expletive), watching (expletive) Netflix while my underpants are all wet – we all know what from. That’s what’s happening. This is the real life.”

What do you make of Darren Till’s thoughts on social media?

Artem Lobov: Conor McGregor Beats Khabib Nurmagomedov In Rematch

Artem Lobov, Conor McGregorArtem Lobov thinks his training partner and friend Conor McGregor will beat Khabib Nurmagomedov now that he is fully focused on fighting. The Irishman first fought the undefeated Russian at UFC 229 back in October 2018. Nurmagomedov retained his lightweight title in emphatic fashion, submitting McGregor in round four after dominating the fight. Since the […]

Artem Lobov, Conor McGregor

Artem Lobov thinks his training partner and friend Conor McGregor will beat Khabib Nurmagomedov now that he is fully focused on fighting.

The Irishman first fought the undefeated Russian at UFC 229 back in October 2018. Nurmagomedov retained his lightweight title in emphatic fashion, submitting McGregor in round four after dominating the fight.

Since the bout ‘Notorious’ has admitted he didn’t train correctly and wasn’t focused against his bitter rival. In an interview with Bleacher Report he promised to be in much better shape for the rematch, McGregor said.

“I will admit that the fight before UFC 246, I did not train
properly and was not in perfect condition.”

“I will simply say I was not fully prepared,” McGregor added.
“It proves that anything can happen in the fight game. You can trust that I
will not make the same mistakes next time. I came out well, and in an instant,
things changed. It’s as simple as that.”

Lobov seemingly agrees with him, the Russian by way of Dublin, Ireland said as much during a recent interview with BJPenn.com.

“I think if you look at when Conor lost to Diaz he made the
necessary changed and dominated that fight with three knockdowns. He overcame
the issues he had. You have to give the rematch to Conor,” he explained. “It
won’t be an easy fight but it will be a win for him. Look at round three,
Khabib wasn’t able to score any takedowns. Look at how good Conor did, you have
never seen any fighter do that. There are clear reasons, now that he’s focused,
with another training camp for Khabib that he will win.”

The 155lb champion Nurmagomedov is due to face Tony Ferguson
at UFC 249 on April 18 at a location yet to be confirmed. If he wins Dana White
has previously promised to make the rematch with McGregor as soon as possible.

Will Conor McGregor beat Khabib Nurmagomedov if
they rematch?

Henry Cejudo Thinks Postponing The Olympics Is The Right Thing To Do

Henry CejudoUFC bantamweight champion and Olympic gold medallist Henry Cejudo believes postponing this summer’s event was the right thing to do. The games were due to be held in Tokyo, Japan 24 July to 9 August 2020. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that is no longer the case and the games have been pushed back […]

Henry Cejudo

UFC bantamweight champion and Olympic gold medallist Henry Cejudo believes postponing this summer’s event was the right thing to do.

The games were due to be held in Tokyo, Japan 24 July to 9 August 2020. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that is no longer the case and the games have been pushed back until 2021. Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe announced the news on Tuesday, he said.

“We agreed that a postponement would
be the best way to ensure that the athletes are in peak condition when they
compete and to guarantee the safety of the spectators.”

Cejudo famously claimed gold in wrestling at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. In a statement to MMA Fighting he offered his thoughts on delaying the games, it read.

“I think postponing the Olympics is the right thing to do. I mean if you don’t postpone the Olympics, there’s 10,000 athletes that compete, that are at the Olympic village from all over the world. I just think it’s the right thing to do right now.

“They’re going to have it. They’re going to have it in 2021 it seems like but I just think for the sake of the world, it should be postponed. For those athletes who are possibly hurt or need more time, I mean they’re going to have it now, which is such a good deal for a lot of people that go through injuries and what not. So, it’s a tough decision but it’s the right decision. I’m just glad I got my gold in ‘08 without no problems.

“Sincerely,
the greatest of all time, King Triple C.”

Cejudo is set to defend his 135lb belt against featherweight great Jose Aldo at UFC 250 on May 9. Although the event may face the same fate as the Olympics and be pushed back to a later date.

Is postponing
the Olympics the right decision?

Fighters React To Jon Jones Latest Arrest

Jon JonesUFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones has again found himself in trouble with the law. The 32-year-old was found intoxicated behind the wheel at the scene were gunshots had been reported. This is the third time Jones has been involved in some type of motor vehicle incident which has ended in his arrest. The news broke […]

Jon Jones

UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones has again found
himself in trouble with the law.

The 32-year-old was found intoxicated behind the wheel at the scene were gunshots had been reported.

This is the third time Jones has been involved in some
type of motor vehicle incident which has ended in his arrest.

The news broke yesterday evening and professional fighters were quick to react on Twitter.

Jon Jones Arresting Officers Provide Troubling Details Of The Scene

Jon Jones arrestedIn the early hours of Thursday morning UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones was arrested for driving while intoxicated and negligently using a firearm. Officer Jason Brown and officer Brian Johnson of the Albuquerque Police Department, where the responders at the scene. Both have now provided their reports (obtained by MMA Junkie) on what happened, […]

Jon Jones arrested

In the early hours of Thursday morning UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones was arrested for driving while intoxicated and negligently using a firearm.

Officer Jason Brown and officer Brian Johnson of the Albuquerque Police Department, where the responders at the scene. Both have now provided their reports (obtained by MMA Junkie) on what happened, and they make for pretty grim reading.

Jason Brown on Jon Jones arrest

“On 3-26-20 at about (12:58 a.m.), I was at
3rd and Central in the parking lot. I heard a single gun shot to the west on Central.
I drove west on Central and observed a black Jeep on the south side of the
street parked in front of 312 Central. I observed a male in the driver’s seat
and a subject on the sidewalk by the passenger side door. I observed no other
subjects in the area. I pulled up behind the vehicle and turned on my overhead
lights. The vehicle was running. I contacted the driver and asked him to roll
down the vehicle windows. I observed an open bottle of alcohol on the floor
behind the passenger seat. It was a 1/4 full bottle of Recuerdo, 40 percent
alcohol. I asked the driver to hand me the bottle. I also observed that he had
green leafy substance on his shirt and pants, consistent with marijuana. I
identified the driver as Jonathan Jones. I asked Jones about the gun shot and
he stated he did not know. I asked him why he was out and he stated he wanted
to go for a drive. I asked him for his vehicle registration and proof of
insurance. Jones fumbled with his documents and was not able to locate proof of
current insurance. I also observed that Jones had an odor of alcohol coming
from his facial area. I requested the assistance of a DWI officer. Officer
(Brian) Johnson was working a DWI saturation patrol and responded to my
request. After Officer Johnson completed his investigation, he placed Jones
under arrest for DWI. I had the vehicle towed from the scene. During an
inventory of the vehicle subject to arrest and tow I located a loaded handgun
under the drivers seat. I also located a spent round just outside the drivers
side door. The spent round was the same caliber as the firearm that was
located. A video of my investigation will be uploaded to APD evidence. The
handgun was tagged into APD evidence.”

Brian Johnson on Jon Jones arrest

“On 03/26/20 at (1:01 a.m.), Officer Brown and Officer Heshley heard a gun shot in the 3rd St. NW/Central Ave. NW area. Officers arrived on scene approximately 10-15 seconds later. Officer Brown noticed a black 2019 Jeep vehicle parked facing eastbound in front of 312 Central Ave. SW. Officers noticed a black 2019 Jeep vehicle and two unknown homeless subjects. The vehicle engine was on and the vehicle was in park. Officer Brown engaged his emergency equipment and conducted a traffic stop. He made contact with the black 2019 Jeep vehicle driver Jonathan Jones. Officer Brown asked him about the gun shot and Jonathan said he didn’t know anything. Officer Brown observed signs of intoxication and asked for a DWI saturation unit. I was working DWI saturation and was dispatched to the traffic stop. I made contact with Jonathan Jones. I observed that he had bloodshot, watery eyes and a strong odor of alcohol coming from his facial region. He admitted to driving earlier and had the intention to drive now. I asked him to exit the vehicle. Jonathan did field sobriety tests and performed poorly on all three of them. He also performed poorly on two out of three alternative tests. He was searched and arrested. He was transported to the (Prisoner Transport Center) where he was read the N.M. implied consent advisory and given the Intoxilyzer 8000 breath test. He was given a deprivation period from (1:02 a.m.) until (1:48 a.m.). Prior to administration of the aforementioned breath test, his mouth was checked at (1:02 a.m.) and found to be clear of any foreign objects. Test results were at or above twice the legal limit. He was checked through (Motor Vehicle Department) and found to have one prior DWI arrest. During the tow inventory of the vehicle, a black handgun was found underneath the driver seat. A 1/2 empty bottle of Recuerdo 750ml was found behind the passenger side of the vehicle. The handgun was tagged into evidence. Jonathan was unable to provide the vehicle’s valid insurance paperwork. He was booked on the listed charges. His vehicle was towed. A copy of the lapel camera was tagged into evidence.”

Do these detailed statements change your opinion on the Jon Jones arrest?

Israel Adesanya Takes Aim At Jon Jones Following DWI Arrest

It wasn’t hard to picture Israel Adesanya firing shots at Jon Jones following his DWI arrest and here we are. On March 26, Jones was arrested in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Police responded to a criminal complaint of gunshots. They ended up finding …

It wasn’t hard to picture Israel Adesanya firing shots at Jon Jones following his DWI arrest and here we are. On March 26, Jones was arrested in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Police responded to a criminal complaint of gunshots. They ended up finding Jones inside a car with the engine on in the area of 3rd Street […]

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