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Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather is going to have a press conference in just four days — July 11, 2017. The theatrics are going to be insane. Presumably this will kick off the multiple-city world tour, which will also see a stop in London ... but not Dublin. Enjoy the build up. The fight itself is not the point with this one. Tickets will cost as much as $79,000. I’m not sure I’ve made that much money in my lifetime.
Just Announced. @FloydMayweather vs @TheNotoriousMMA press conference on Tue, Jul 11. Tix avail tomorrow at 12pm. https://t.co/12BeKnX5OA pic.twitter.com/lbD3vYGf7d
— STAPLES Center (@STAPLESCenter) July 7, 2017
Insomnia
Justin Gaethje’s flex to middle finger here is masterful.
Justin Gaethje VS Michael Johnson #TUF25Finale pic.twitter.com/B4HhhSfQt0
— Zombie Prophet (@ZPGIFs) July 6, 2017
That’s pretty great cosplay. Too bad Angela Hill isn’t allowed to do that on stage.
Wasnt allowed to wear my weigh-in costume this time but the hunt is on tomorrow night! #TUF25Finale #BlackPantherCosplay #BlackPantherMovie pic.twitter.com/UnZXhB5yEt
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) July 7, 2017
That’s a pretty creative poster by Elias Theodorou. I’m noticing a common theme here with fighter’s creativity in self-promotion being stifled. Blame Reebok? Blame Reebok.
UFC won't let me come out with my "Breaking Brad" poster, so here's a post of me just before I walk out for the public weigh-ins! (SAD!) pic.twitter.com/5gTr9x4gva
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) July 6, 2017
Daniel Cormier echoes the sentiments of us all, especially after Jones continues to troll him.
Yo @JonnyBones congrats on ur suspension for steroid abuse getting lifted today. Only a few more weeks now, so please no fuck ups. Thanks DC
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) July 6, 2017
Diego Sanchez is just as insane as he ever was.
Great quote from Cris Cyborg: “I can take out teeth no problem.”
Cyborg says she'd be a veterinarian if she wasn't a fighter. Her mom wanted her to be a dentist. "Well, I can take out teeth no problem."
— Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) July 5, 2017
UFC 213’s headliner this Saturday night has some interesting statistics. Valentina Shevchenko is the best defensive striker at bantamweight, but can she withstand the onslaught of Amanda Nunes this time around? Andrew Richardson breaks down Shevchenko’s game:
10 UFC Women's Bantamweight championship fights so far, and 10 finishes.
— Fightnomics Reed (@Fightnomics) July 6, 2017
It's the only division with a 100% title fight finish rate.#UFC213 pic.twitter.com/RB8ajD8zeG
This Gabi Garcia fight is absurd and shouldn’t be sanctioned, but it’s Japan. The size difference is almost as stark as McGregor vs. Diaz.
Scary weight differ. pic.twitter.com/a6SLnxVBm6
— Go Yamamoto (@shiroobi) July 6, 2017
The only good option here involves fighting Cyborg, which means there are no good options.
Marry one, fight one, one night one, and BFF one. Go. pic.twitter.com/RmwP9siXzu
— Flyin' Brian J (@FlyinBrianJ) July 6, 2017
The story of Kazuki Sakuraba’s one UFC fight is an extraordinary one. Now he’s being inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame ...
The amazing @KS_SAKU39 is being inducted into the @ufc HOF tonight and will be part of the entire weekend here in Vegas #Legend pic.twitter.com/jHdd31lrG3
— Dana White (@danawhite) July 7, 2017
The newest #UFCHoF member! #TheGracieHunter pic.twitter.com/qWXun8UlTR
— UFC Fight Pass (@UFCFightPass) July 7, 2017
So is Joe Silva. If you ever wondered what UFC’s long-time matchmaking mastermind sounds like, wonder no more.
The GREATEST. MATCHMAKER. IN. COMBAT. SPORTS. HISTORY.
— UFC (@ufc) July 7, 2017
Welcome to the #UFCHoF, Joe Silva!! pic.twitter.com/H9a16o15Sx
Slips, Rips, KO Clips
Imagine doing this in a fight with a professional. Bud Crawford is on the boxing pound-for-pound list.
Knock knock: Have you voted for @budcrawford402 for #FighterOfTheYear at the @ESPYS? https://t.co/a074vsNNBB pic.twitter.com/DcWAOULVST
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) July 6, 2017
Classic guillotine:
Aliyar Sarkerov submits Jumabieke Tuerxun via guillotine in R3. AND NEW Kunlun featherweight champ. Tiger > Wolf pic.twitter.com/trMPoOM7CE
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 6, 2017
Yan Xibo KO's Alde de Zosa in R1. Them hammerfists #KLF pic.twitter.com/l0cMyne3OH
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 6, 2017
“Felony” doesn’t care.
Felony @felonyisme #KLF pic.twitter.com/tZdw9eXVWZ
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 6, 2017
Doesn’t mean he won the fight!
Balajin TAPs "Felony" Charles Bennett in 2R - Kunlun Fight 13 pic.twitter.com/VbJmglflzQ
— Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) July 6, 2017
Just keep swinging, just keep swinging, just keep swinging ...
Lin Heqin TKO's Elizabeth Vanessa in R1 #KLF pic.twitter.com/APBD53bPCK
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 6, 2017
That back kick looked like it hurt!
Spinning shit by Aliyar Sarkerov #KLF pic.twitter.com/mj2ck0t0Ag
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 6, 2017
This looks like one to watch ...
✅ 8 Cruiserweights @WBSuperSeries
— EditinKing Boxing (@EditinKing) July 6, 2017
Briedis WBC/IBO
Wlodarczyk
Perez
Dorticos WBA
Usyk WBO
Huck
Gassiev IBF
Kudryashov
WOW pic.twitter.com/dh8kvK3CTK
Wow that one IS nasty. The overhand right slept her.
Nasty KO from Tarciara Santos against Cris Macfer Saturday.https://t.co/apcmKikJUk
— Flying Mazzagatti (@RaceCarWill) July 6, 2017
Podcasts and Video
Don’t deny the fat boy within:
Look at the glee on @YoelRomeroMMA's face as he discusses his favorite Latin sweets and admits to being a fat kid at heart. pic.twitter.com/MLggmcq41g
— MMA on SiriusXM (@MMAonSiriusXM) July 6, 2017
Tommy Toehold’s show, Bushido Talk:
Yesterday's #BushidoTalk audio issues have been resolved. Check it out! https://t.co/qYtKuOoaVE
— Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) July 6, 2017
Jack Slack’s Fights Gone By:
Quick Hits
- Ronda Rousey’s burglars are revealed ...
- Nate Diaz and Andre Ward discuss McGregor-Mayweather.
- This is a good read by Jonathan Snowden: Sex, Drugs, Gangsters, and MMA: Remembering Pride, UFC’s wild predecessor.
Random Land
The Pygmy hippo is adorable and you can thank me in the comments.
This baby pygmy hippo is adorable as it's rare. pic.twitter.com/T0npTgKGeF
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) July 6, 2017
No, there isn’t.
There is nothing that Serena Williams can't do. pic.twitter.com/xDAX1md9IW
— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) July 5, 2017
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