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Welcome to Midnight Mania! Tonight, we have Nick and Nate Diaz, along with Gilbert Melendez, discussing their vegetarian diet with Anthony Bourdain on his TV show, “Parts Unknown.” Tim Elliot announces he is willing to get crazy in Thailand, Joshua-Klitschko highlights, more knockouts from the weekend, and much, much more.
Insomnia
Nick Diaz and Nate Diaz appeared on Anthony Bourdain’s food show, “Parts Unknown,” along with Gilbert Melendez. Bourdain is an avowed Brazilian Jiu Jitsu disciple, training under the Gracies in New York City. They discuss going vegan, their food as children (mostly Ramen, hot dogs and macaroni and cheese), favorite food joints in Los Angeles, and Anthony Bourdain discusses his love for In-N-Out Burger.
“I ain’t surprised motherfucker ” @NateDiaz209 @gilbertmelendez @nickdiaz209. pic.twitter.com/Wg6tMoaJnf
— Anthony Bourdain (@Bourdain) September 18, 2016
Bobs and Weaves
Well ...
@FitnessByBlue I'll fuck everyone in Thailand! Guys and girls!!
— Tim Elliott (@TElliott125) May 1, 2017
That tattoo life!
Tattoo Life @CactusTattoo @rootsoffight pic.twitter.com/Rk9ySnEEe3
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) May 1, 2017
This is an intense workout:
Got after it with @FilthyTomLawlor over the weekend. 205lbs in each hand for about 35 yards each way. #farmerswalk pic.twitter.com/Oyb3CSM0mc
— Kyle Kingsbury (@Kingsbu) May 1, 2017
Joshua-Klitschko
Not a whole lot was going on in mixed martial arts (MMA) over the weekend, but thankfully boxing was there to fill the combat sports void. A new Heavyweight star came of age when Anthony Joshua knocked out Wladimir Klitschko in a barnburner of a fight (watch highlights here).
Anthony Joshua stops Wladimir Klitschko in the 11th round. Huge moment for AJ. What a performance #JoshuaKlitschko pic.twitter.com/VNYqyjxupi
— Chisanga Malata (@Chisanga_DStar) April 29, 2017
LEFT: Anthony Joshua standing over Wladimir Klitschko last night.
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) April 30, 2017
RIGHT: Muhammad Ali's celebration as he beat Sonny Liston in 1965. pic.twitter.com/6Rqfjh2SiG
Wladimir appreciated someone putting him in a firefight for once ... even if he didn’t win.
Really enjoyed the fight, I hope you did too. Thank you for your amazing support. I can truly feel it. Respect&congrats to @anthonyfjoshua
— Klitschko (@Klitschko) April 30, 2017
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyfjoshua) April 30, 2017
One last look at that glorious uppercut, which may or may not have “revived” the Sweet Science:
This was the uppercut by Anthony Joshua that basically was the beginning of the end for Wlad Klitschko in the 11th. pic.twitter.com/5sDEVEJXJl
— Josh Katzowitz (@joshkatzowitz) April 29, 2017
Tyson Fury just has to lose 100 pounds and this fight will be awesome!
Wellldone @anthonyfjoshua good fight, you had life & death with @klitschko & I played with the guy, let's dance pic.twitter.com/alLRHPb513
— TYSON2FASTFURY (@Tyson_Fury) April 29, 2017
Bobs and Weaves (Continued)
Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones will feud all the days of their lives.
Funny that u would use that word lol "pop" like "pop" positive, "pop" a molly "pop" a cialis. I could go on for days lol https://t.co/T0yfUcIuyA
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) April 30, 2017
Amanda Nunes’ little dog is adorable.
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) April 30, 2017
Top level hustling from the former Fight Pass executive:
Friends are over for drinks; just bet one $250 that Joshua TKOs Klitschko late. Tough guy thinks the HBO replay is live #JoshuaKlitchsko https://t.co/r8bnQUQccE
— Eric Winter (@elwinter) April 30, 2017
Al Iaquinta went full “alternate timeline” this weekend, announcing his fictitious takeover of UFC and picking a fight with Cub Swanson (and eventually Justin Gaethje, which is actually a fight I want to see):
As new president of the UFC I'm announcing cub Swanson vs me at Nassau colliiseum
— Al Iaquinta (@ALIAQUINTA) April 30, 2017
@ALIAQUINTA @Jbro22 @Stagecoach You can come by my gym and we can have a go any time
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) April 30, 2017
You can meet Dana White serving beers and hot dogs at the main entrance
— Al Iaquinta (@ALIAQUINTA) April 30, 2017
Cub Swanson injured! Very unfortunate... We will be reaching out to Justin Gaethje... tremendous fighter!
— Al Iaquinta (@ALIAQUINTA) April 30, 2017
He is taking cues from the most hilarious Twitter account of all time, Donald Trump.
Is pairing the quote with the picture supposed to be ironic?
#StayHumble pic.twitter.com/5U1jUEth03
— Demetrious Johnson (@MightyMouseUFC) April 30, 2017
“He said his fight IQ’s higher than mine. Don’t matter.” Matt Serra says he has seen that clip of Garbrandt knocking out Dillashaw.
This is the quintessential Cody Garbrandt clip. pic.twitter.com/mNdmoMWJ1C
— The Naked Gambler (@NakedGambling) April 30, 2017
Sage’s quads are the real star!
With my crew at Jamba Juice Katy! @JambaJuice pic.twitter.com/HDFKJIFt6p
— Sage Northcutt (@sagenorthcutt) April 29, 2017
Dillashaw gets to work with all the best boxers:
Thanks @budcrawford402 for letting me come work out with you. Everyone check him out May 20th. @TheGarden pic.twitter.com/MHOVMYj7Qm
— TJ Dillashaw (@TJDillashaw) April 28, 2017
Slips, Rips, and KO Clips
Matt Hamill knocked out another UFC veteran this weekend:
Matt Hamill KO's Luiz Cané at Fight2Night 2 pic.twitter.com/O5Jdl9MIGM
— Streetfight Bancho (@streetfitebanch) April 29, 2017
This is a delicious stoppage!
Not a bad way to close prelim action, as Ladarius Miller stops Jesus Gutierrez late in their 8-round bout. We now move over to #PBConFS1! pic.twitter.com/DtbAPTen6U
— PBC (@premierboxing) April 30, 2017
WOW! It took less than 2 minutes for Claudio Marrero to officially announce his presence in the 126-lb world title picture. #PBConFS1 pic.twitter.com/78XWn5qjLd
— PBC (@premierboxing) April 30, 2017
Senegalaise wrestling is a crazy sport!
If a dude is gonna fight you with a cast, he is probably crazy. Also, he hit someone so hard with that hand that he broke it. Maybe reconsider your stated intention of fisticuffs in such a case.
Never fight a dude with a cast pic.twitter.com/LEisDPVC5t
— Thirty Sec Fights (@ThirtySecFights) May 1, 2017
Young Jae Song ices Dae Young Kim 35 seconds into the fight #AngelsFighting3 pic.twitter.com/qZZv58LcCL
— MEGATON (@BasedDongeezus) April 30, 2017
Pop idol Lee Daewon from the group OFFROAD #AngelsFighting3 pic.twitter.com/3uzlPap4CI
— MEGATON (@BasedDongeezus) April 30, 2017
Lerdsila Chumpaitour KO's Jacob Hebeisen #LionFight36. Listen to this kick. pic.twitter.com/RV2CeH7PIQ
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) April 29, 2017
Paulo Thiago submits Fayçal Hucin at Fight2Night. Kimura counter to armbar. pic.twitter.com/NVOxqXQiqM
— Streetfight Bancho (@streetfitebanch) April 29, 2017
Knight Fighting (the whole event)!
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— Suzanne Davis (@SoozieCuzie) April 29, 2017
Podcasts and Video
MMAmania.com’s own Flyin’ Brian J answers fan questions from Fight Nerds on the YouTube channel (which you can subscribe to here):
“The MMA Hour,” which lasted four hours 18 minutes and 21 seconds:
The Naked Godcast, with the Naked Gambler and periodic interruptions from Jed Meshew Esq.:
Myself and @JedKMeshew are back to discuss rotund GSP, Garbrandt, Tim Kennedy, and ISIS plants within the UFChttps://t.co/GWsmUp8Z5E
— The Naked Gambler (@NakedGambling) April 29, 2017
The Co-Main Event Podcast!
Not much going on? Perfect time for the CME to consider all questions. Even the long-winded ones. https://t.co/54QiycoE8A
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) May 1, 2017
The Three Amigos:
Three Amigos Special: Frank Mir v USADA, Al Iaquinta rants, ESPN firings https://t.co/gfoHoZnafU pic.twitter.com/lKHUrJ9LzM
— Stephie Haynes (@CrooklynMMA) April 29, 2017
The Severe MMA Podcast:
EPISOSE 115!!
— SevereMMA Podcast (@SevereMMAPod) April 30, 2017
We talk @peterqueally's big win in Russia, #JoshuaKlitchsko & answer all your questions https://t.co/JW8NW4Xd4i pic.twitter.com/5MFmoPatZI
Quick Hits
- Anderson Silva wants Yoel Romero in an interim title fight, or he’s retiring. This is what happens when no one listens to me and books GSP-Bisping instead of GSP-Silva and Bisping-Romero.
- Paige VanZant posted -- and quickly deleted -- a “provocative” video that quickly drew criticism from other fighters.
- Timothy Bissell interviewed the infamous “Just Bleed” guy for BloodyElbow.com and it was a fascinating, wide-ranging story,
- Huge Mantis wrote about how UFC is America’s sport. It’s a worthwhile think piece.
- Conor McGregor is in trouble with his rich neighbors,
- Megan Anderson is up for a fight with Cris Cyborg at UFC 214.
Random Land
The UFC ever since the new owners took over pic.twitter.com/pYZAHSUYd4
— MMA GIFS (@mma_gifs_) May 1, 2017
Did you see this?
"In order to avoid males bothering them for sex, female dragonflies fake their own deaths until the suitor goes away."
— Ninja Economics (@NinjaEconomics) April 30, 2017
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