Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Michael Chandler would seem to have a little bit of an issue on his palms.
“Iron” crossed over into the UFC late in his profession, already a well-traveled Light-weight very arguably previous his greatest years. Happily, he’s nonetheless actually rattling good, and by embracing leisure above all else, Chandler’s five-fight UFC run has been wildly memorable. He hasn’t received each battle, however Chandler has actually confirmed his legitimacy and made himself a fan favourite.
Extra importantly, he’s lined himself up for the largest cash battle of his profession. Chandler set himself up for a showdown vs. Conor McGregor, and training The Final Fighter (TUF) reverse him was supposed to assist solidify that reality (take a look at the newest episode recap).
Sadly, that’s wanting much less like a assure. McGregor stays absent from the USADA testing pool, which frequently pushes again his potential return date. Now, he might now not be eligible to battle on the ultimate pay-per-view (PPV) of 2023, which is nearly six months away.
The match up as a complete may get scrapped if one thing doesn’t change quickly. Whereas giving freely his personal blood and urine samples, Chandler issued a plea hours in the past, questioning “The place the fook is that man?”
“Alright guys,” an unusually sad-looking Chandler sighs. “You guys have all seen the information: Conor shouldn’t be in USADA. 179 days till December 16, which is meant to be the final pay-per-view of the yr. Comically, USADA reveals up at my door. At present! So as to add insult to harm.
The place you at boy?!?”
An excellent query.
Insomnia
Jon Anik was a bit too blown away by Marvin Vettori’s sturdiness. Comprehensible!
The official finish of an period.
❌ Fighter eliminated: Amanda Nunes
— UFC Roster Watch (@UFCRosterWatch) June 20, 2023
Yeah, everybody studying this most likely noticed Dustin Poirier vs. Dan Hooker when it occurred. Nonetheless, everybody studying this could take the time to rewatch these clips with the sound up, as a result of holy crap …
Is that this the worst UFC card but of the Apex period?
I’d moderately watch 1000 Jake Paul fights and a dozen Holly Holm most important occasions than see Mark Coleman be allowed to battle once more. Please, Athletic Commissions, do your rattling job.
There is not a fee – or human – on the planet who ought to enable Mark Coleman to battle once more in any capability.
“Superstar #boxing” or not, should you advocate for Coleman stepping right into a battle once more, you are only a dangerous one who desires to see an previous man get damage. #MMATwitter #MMA pic.twitter.com/GDhQBuobDV
— Talen Guzman (@TalenGuzman) June 20, 2023
Dave Bautista is formally a Cesar Gracie brown belt.
Does Jeremiah Wells not deserve a step up in competitors after a 4-0 UFC begin? It’s a enjoyable battle, however this strikes me as odd.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
A uncommon little bit of romance for the column!
Fully too entertaining heavyweight warfare between Manuel Garcia and Tim Cronk. Garcia will get the 2nd spherical TKO and proposes to his girlfriend afterwards. #BTC20 pic.twitter.com/qZTt5g2sbu
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) June 18, 2023
For my very own submissions to the “excellent knockout” immediate, I’ll provide up Michael Chandler’s proper hand vs. Patricky Freire, Dan Henderson vs. Michael Bisping (clearly), and Kevin Lee vs. Gregor Gillespie.
Polo Reyes doesn’t at all times win, however he’s a legendary member of the swang-n-bang crew.
An absolute warfare between Adam Assenza and Polo Reyes for the light-weight title within the BTC most important occasion.
You possibly can’t convey Reyes wherever with out chaos taking place. USA, Mexico, Canada, it simply follows him. #BTC20 pic.twitter.com/wSf1M6FiLC
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) June 19, 2023
Random Land
Frogs could be brutal, apparently.
Midnight Music: The brand new Queens of the Stone Age LP, In Occasions New Roman, launched final Friday, and it appears like a victory lap for among the best guitar bands of the final 30 years.
Sleep effectively Maniacs! Extra martial arts insanity is at all times on the way in which.
