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Welcome to Midnight Mania!
A couple nights ago, Diego Sanchez did his part in educating the world on the dangers of drinking and tweeting. The former “Nightmare” called out Dan Hardy, Conor McGregor, Jon Jones — or as Sanchez referred to him, “Bill Cosby Jones” — in a strange series of barely comprehensible tweets.
Well, a couple of the mentioned fighters have taken the bait. Sort-of-retired color commentator and former Welterweight title challenger, Dan Hardy, is among that number, though he did not exactly accept Sanchez’s offer to grant him a warrior’s death.
“You’re a funny guy, @DiegoSanchezUFC,” Hardy replied. “I can’t help but feel bad laughing at you though, when it’s clear that you need a serious psychological evaluation. Was calling me out your own idea, or did you get help from that mystical yoga teacher guy that you keep in your pocket?”
Well … it’s not exactly a no?
Sanchez (or possibly his infamous “coach” Joshua Fabia, as Hardy wonders) did find a more willing dance partner in Demian Maia. If there’s a silver lining in that match up, Maia is usually more focused on landing submissions than head shots, the latter of which Sanchez can ill afford.
Insomnia
I’ve trained with a lot of grinders over the years, but so far, Darren Elkins has the most absurd strength-to-size ratio. He may not be particularly muscly, but his smothering pressure and wrestling strength are crazy.
Another cool stat: Thiago Santos can set a record if he manages to drop another “Sledgehammer” tomorrow night!
Coach vs. Fighter!
A part of me would greatly enjoy seeing Jan Blachowicz continue to defeat larger/more promotable names and foil UFC plans … simply for the chaos of it all. “Polish Power” forever!
I greatly appreciate Khalil Rountree’s insight and honesty regarding a tough loss. That’s how you explain yourself without making excuses, Paulo!
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Almost!
Slips, rips, and BRAVE clips
This is the sneakiest sh*t I’ve ever seen. I love it!
Cleiton Silva stood a bit too tall in the pocket and took three clean left hooks as a result.
Shtepin threw this spin kick fast.
Random Land
Clips of gigantic waves crashing into ships will always amaze me.
Midnight Music: I listened to Japanese experimental rock band Boris’ latest LP, the concisely titled No. It’s real heavy, a pretty intense mix of doom and stoner metal!
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.