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Chuck Liddell thinks Chael Sonnen is an easy match up. He was chased down by TMZ, who asked him what he thought of Sonnen hyping the potential matchup. Liddell said he hasn’t talked to anyone about the matchup, but he told Chael to keep doing what he is doing. Liddell said if he were to come out of retirement, the payday would have to be big. If the fight happened, it would be in Bellator, where Sonnen last competed against Wanderlei Silva, winning a decision against him in NYC. Liddell agreed with the fans on Chael’s fighting style, calling it boring. He also called Chael an easy matchup When asked how quick he thought the fight would be, Liddell simply responded,
“He ain’t gonna take me down and lay on me, so ...”
The knockout was inferred.
Insomnia
Watch Brock Lesnar go full beast mode in WWE.
Pre camp preparation training for Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Will Brooks, and Colby Covington. Jedrzejczyk is rumored to be defending her title at UFC 217 in NYC in November.
@joannamma @ILLxWillBrooks & @ColbyCovMMA pre camp preparation training! #Att #strengthcoach pic.twitter.com/dbOFexjba9
— Phil Daru (@DaruStrong) August 8, 2017
Not the first McGregor/ Game of Thrones mashup we’ve seen. See, I told you he would make an appearance on the show.
️ #MayweatherMcGregor Is Coming... #GameOfThrones pic.twitter.com/H7ud3ySBiO
— The Sportsman (@TheSportsman) August 7, 2017
How McGregor avoided the Irish Drug War
UFC 214 PPV estimates far exceeded the expectations of many
Sources: Current estimate for UFC 214 is 850,000 PPV buys. Includes US, Canada Australia + digital platforms like https://t.co/9GinuIEOk8
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) August 7, 2017
It’s not MMA, but Guillermo Rigondeaux vs. Vasyl Lomachenko would be a technician’s dream matchup in boxing
Dproblem is not that Loma can't fight. We all know HE CAN!!!. Dproblem is that he is fighting someone that is not fighting back and I will!!
— Guillermo Rigondeaux (@RigoElChacal305) August 6, 2017
Max Holloway enjoying his Hawaii lifestyle
You can take the boys out of Waianae but not the Waianae out the boys. pic.twitter.com/VHKQe9XKBm
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) August 6, 2017
Slips, Rips, and Knockout Clips
Timing a knockout spinning elbow is one of my favorite achievements to watch in martial arts
spinning hellbow
— Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) August 6, 2017
Ricardo Alvarez KOs Petchburapha Sor.Sangchai pic.twitter.com/mNqHKGuZGv
Pacome Assi KOs Kudo Yuki in 2R - Krush pic.twitter.com/U3UjkutfzY
— Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) August 6, 2017
Lomachenko out here ducking under body punches... pic.twitter.com/m47QrJWXkA
— Boxing Memes (@Boxing_Memes) August 6, 2017
Head kick properly executed
— Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) August 6, 2017
Jakub Benko KOs Petchmanee Dabrunsarakham (MAX MT) pic.twitter.com/Kzd3tZJwfH
Calf slicer
Jadison “Tita” da Costa Taps Jefferson “Brother” - WOCS 46 pic.twitter.com/LL8SfbPIX9
— Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) August 6, 2017
Not sure what’s going on with this walkout but...
here he comes - Max Lima Magnum pic.twitter.com/h0KNnb9iYM
— Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) August 6, 2017
Ever seen a fighter throw up mid-fight?
The #ContenderSeries should be interesting. We have fighters that have won by a flying knee, a banana split, and this vomit-inducing kick pic.twitter.com/oOiP3yzQbB
— Bestrafer7 (@Bestrafer7) August 8, 2017
One of the more unique submissions you’ll see
Jamelle Jones hit this banana split submission at CFFC 31 in his second pro fight pic.twitter.com/ZwOFnatUGg
— Bestrafer7 (@Bestrafer7) August 8, 2017
Everyone loves a flying knee
The flying knee knockout is courtesy of Mike Rodriguez during a CES MMA event. He headlines the show tomorrow night pic.twitter.com/SfcZTpuxnd
— Bestrafer7 (@Bestrafer7) August 8, 2017
Actual head movement
If you don't remember REBEL FC, here's a quick reminder. pic.twitter.com/gEVdfEvPQW
— Bestrafer7 (@Bestrafer7) August 6, 2017
Invicta is a good Twitter follow, especially for the next 25 days
#24 is Australia's @MeganA_mma who continued her march through the featherweight division, stopping Peggy Morgan in round one! pic.twitter.com/4R1OZEf8jB
— Invicta FC (@InvictaFights) August 6, 2017
To celebrate our 25th event, we're counting down the "Top 25 Finishes in Invicta History!" #25 is @AshleyYoderMMA's armbar over Brown! pic.twitter.com/Yqk8uiGfYx
— Invicta FC (@InvictaFights) August 5, 2017
Good Reads
- Stipe Miocic says he’s not sure why Jon Jones thinks he isn’t relevant, but he agrees with Jones that he’s a bad style matchup for the light heavyweight GOAT.
- Rousey teases major news
- What’s next for Sergio Pettis?
Podcasts and Video
The MMA Hour
McGregor and Malignaggi’s beef explained
The CME where we are forced to ask if we're all being played by McGregor and Malignaggi. https://t.co/zN1PpnrZhp
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) August 7, 2017
This new podcast looks fun
Here is the YouTube version of @FightStrength_ Podcast with guest @CamJosse https://t.co/em081gmwcD
— Phil Daru (@DaruStrong) August 6, 2017
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