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Mike Perry could have gotten smoked by Jake Paul (watch highlights), however “Platinum” nonetheless has choices.
Not solely does he stay the face of Naked Knuckle Preventing Championship (BKFC), however Perry began his personal promotion simply previous to squaring off with Paul. His Soiled Boxing promotion is a Karate Fight-esque mixture of MMA-style placing with restricted floor work. The promotion is planning a September debut, however its inception vastly angered Conor McGregor, who’s a part-owner of BKFC.
Following Perry’s loss to Paul, McGregor exploded on Twitter and claimed to fireplace Perry. “Platinum” already refuted McGregor’s firing as soon as and advised McGregor attempt boxing Paul himself. Now, Perry has elaborated additional on his podcast, and he appears to consider he’s extra of a BKFC proprietor than McGregor.
“Nicely thanks bro,” Perry mentioned in response to McGregor’s firing tweet. “I don’t actually need to combat proper now. My rib hurts! I don’t actually need to f—king combat, so thanks for the break day. I’ll let you know what, when individuals need to watch BKFC once more, they’ll be calling me. They’re already calling me, however I’m not taking calls presently … He’s my worker!”
Most probably, Perry will return to the BKFC squared circle following his Paul defeat. Nevertheless, he did additionally focus on going through Paul within the Skilled Fighter’s League (PFL) good cage, which will surely be fascinating as nicely. In the meantime, McGregor continues to be anticipated to face Michael Chandler someday this yr, although his return has already been delayed not less than as soon as.
Insomnia
Other than his improved hand pace, Belal Muhammad’s capacity to persistently get his fingers locked when capturing was probably the most spectacular a part of his championship efficiency.
I undoubtedly thought this combat had already occurred in some unspecified time in the future within the final 5 years.
Wrestlers are a few of the greatest athletes on the planet supplied you don’t pressure them into ball sports activities.
Nate Maness’ launch has generated some main consideration. Maybe it’ll end in a UFC return or not less than higher supply from a special promotion?
The @ufc has been in touch with us a pair totally different instances because the submit was put up. It is clearly making a distinction they usually do not like the sunshine that has been casted on them. No trash discuss. Simply fact. @danawhite
Thanks guys for all of the likes, shares and help pic.twitter.com/OdsFQekHbZ
— Nate Maness (@MayhemManess1) July 30, 2024
When you’re questioning what UFC Bantamweight Casey Kenney has been as much as in his three years away from the Octagon, it doesn’t look like something good.
DEVELOPING: Footage surfaces of police conducting a wellness verify on UFC fighter Casey Kenney’s Arizona dwelling after his girlfriend’s mom calls the police to report a home violence declare.
In one of many movies, you possibly can see the mother knock on Kenney’s door on the lookout for her… pic.twitter.com/hnUWt7rxcE
— Parry Punch (@ParryPunchNews) July 30, 2024
Cory Sandhagen provides his ideas on his major occasion opponent, Umar Nurmagomedov.
Cory Sandhagen thinks that Umar Nurmagomedov is a greater striker than wrestler.
“Simply coming from that area [Dagestan], in fact, all individuals anticipate you to be an important grappler. Probably the most distinctive factor about him is his placing type. His grappling is fairly by-the-book… pic.twitter.com/kAbDe3MI5S
— Dwelling of Battle (@Home_of_Fight) July 30, 2024
5 years is a lifetime in MMA.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Ducking right into a knee is a foul method to go.
A fast clip highlighting the Soviet type boxing of Dmitry Bivol.
An ideal proper excessive kick.
Random Land
A extremely cool story from Paris 2024.
First-time Olympian at age 58:
> 18yo: Considered one of China’s high desk tennis gamers and headed for Olympics> 20yo: A rule change affected her recreation and he or she determined to show> As much as 34yo: Moved to Chile and educated performed there> Subsequent 20yrs: Retired> 54yo: Buys a ping pong desk… https://t.co/LlyxqC4YJT
— Trung Phan (@TrungTPhan) July 29, 2024
Midnight Music: Blues, 1955
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