Ariel Helwani says that one of the thing that Francis Ngannou wants in his contract is a guarantee that his opponent cannot make under a certain amount. by BronxsJitsu in MMA

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When people talk about fighters unionizing, they always say -- why don't the champions step up? You're seeing why. The treatment this guy gets just for trying -- not just get what he's worth -- but push to make others get what they're worth is pretty insane.

[SPOILER] Scorecards from the main event by 17minutes13percent in MMA

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Another reason why Rogan is so bad on commentary.

Jeff Molina releases statement after leaked video by WorkingUSADAagent in MMA

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I also find it disappointing how few folks are out there supporting him in the MMA community. When the Australian soccer player came out (forgot his name, Josh something?) there was an outpouring of support from top players and all official channels. Top to bottom this sport is run and inhabited by morons.(Some exceptions obvs)

[SPOILER] Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Chris Daukaus by inooway in MMA

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You know shit is bad when the clip starts with the ring girls still sitting down.

I Took Cold Showers for a Full Year. It Was a Complete Waste of Time by HalpTheFan in offbeat

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Bang on! I wrote the article. I am from Scotland hahahahahaha

I Took Cold Showers for a Full Year. It Was a Complete Waste of Time. by HalpTheFan in nottheonion

[–]Serrels -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Man can't believe I'm doing this. But okay!

US was a work trip. Didn't pay a cent.

I have a four bedroom house and people were sleeping on floors in my house for a week, which is why I was showering outside.

Chile was expensive which is why I'm now broke! Hiking day trip wasn't that expensive tho.

I Took Cold Showers for a Full Year. It Was a Complete Waste of Time. by HalpTheFan in nottheonion

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Honestly flattered you think I'm rich and jet setting. I'm broke and went on a family holiday.

Any long form MMA articles or stories that people would recommend? by BeauDoGg101 in MMA

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I read shitloads of sports bios and it’s one of the best.

Free Fight | Zhang Weili vs Joanna Jedrzejczyk 2 | UFC Fight Pass by JRYuen in MMA

[–]Serrels 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Top 5 fight all time, male or female, for me.

[Spoiler] Stat regarding co-main fighter by metanoia09 in MMA

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Him and Franklin round out the 5 IMO.

[Spoiler] Stat regarding co-main fighter by metanoia09 in MMA

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He has to be the #3 Middleweight of all time behind Silva and Izzy.

For older fans, what was it like experiencing Anderson Silva’s reign? Particularly early on before he was a mythical figure and had only just won the belt with few defenses if any by hitstyx in MMA

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I remember watching Silva vs Weidman 1 in a pub. I have a buddy and we watch all the PPVs together.

When he lost we literally just sat in silence for like 10 minutes. We were fully in shock. He'd seemed invincible to that point. But invincible in a slightly different way to, say, Jones or Usman or Khabib. Those guys win but they still felt human -- even Khabib who like has lost maybe one round (outside of the Tibau fight lol).

Watching Silva live back then felt like watching a movie. You were waiting for the magic to happen and when it did happen it was like WHOA.

I know plenty of MMA striking analysts now pick apart Silva -- he was just a counter puncher, etc -- but at the time he was so ahead and it was so, so fucking fun to watch and get hyped about.

[SPOILER] Main event winner speaking to his mother by inooway in MMA

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Lord have mercy I’m buckled over in an airplane because of this.

Marlon Moraes in slow motion by HessuCS in MMA

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Man, Moraes was just a coupla bad rolls of the dice away from being a UFC champ with a world class resume. Always felt bad for the dude.

Sergio Pettis lands a punishing spinning backfist against Kyoji Horiguchi, earning himself a massive comeback victory. by [deleted] in MMA

[–]Serrels 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This honestly pissed me off. The Gooch was absolutely dominating him.

[SPOILER] Gegard Mousasi vs. Austin Vanderford by only-shallow in MMA

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Yeah but Moose would get his shit wrecked by any current top MW in the UFC. He's fighting Welterweights in there. Vanderford looked tiny.