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Any individual may need to test in on Michael Chandler, as a result of Conor McGregor’s prolonged UFC absence has no finish in sight.
After Tuesday’s (Aug. 13, 2024) episode of Contenders Sequence (full outcomes right here), UFC CEO Dana White addressed the media and took questions. When requested a few potential McGregor reserving, White revealed that the 2 had spoken however wasn’t optimistic concerning the Irish expertise combating in 2024.
“We talked,” White admitted. “We didn’t meet up however we talked. He desires to battle, so we’ll determine it out … not this yr, he gained’t battle this yr.”
It’s a significant bummer that the game’s largest star continues to remain sidelined, however why? Final we heard, McGregor hoped for a fast return after pulling out of UFC 303. He solely broke his pinky toe, so there’s no medical rationalization for why McGregor ought to be sat for AT LEAST 4 extra months.
Possibly Hollywood got here calling once more?
Right here’s another concept: UFC’s contract with ESPN runs up early subsequent yr. The promotion is about to enter negotiations, and having a McGregor pay-per-view on deck may equal severe leverage transferring ahead … Or maybe Conor McGregor simply continues this track and dance endlessly and by no means truly fights once more.
There’s no choice however to attend and see.
Insomnia
Muay Thai within the move state:
Trying over this card, I’d fee it higher than the standard Apex card. Hopefully it doesn’t lose many fights within the subsequent few weeks …
The UFC have introduced their full September 7 card going down on the UFC Apex headlined by Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady with Jessica Andrade vs. Natalia Silva serving because the co-main occasion.
The remainder of the cardboard pic.twitter.com/LcDgq93KS0
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) August 13, 2024
Shakur Stevenson fights are typically not identified for his or her pleasure, however good protection highlights are all the time spectacular to me.
Denis Tiuliulin’s loss to Sedrique Dumas at UFC Vegas 95 sees him launched from the roster.
❌ Fighter eliminated: Denis Tiuliulin
— UFC Roster Tracker (@RosterTracker) August 12, 2024
Sadly, we won’t get any Tito Ortiz-esque Councilman BJ Penn tales.
Ought to we really feel dangerous for pretend martial arts masters excessive on their very own provide?
Robert Whittaker offering some very attention-grabbing perception in Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya:
Slips, rips, and KO clips
After I speak about punishing takedown makes an attempt in my preview articles, THIS is what I’m speaking about!
A wild clip of UFC’s newest Flyweight decide up:
Wild knockouts for any division, not to mention 115-pounds.
Random Land
I don’t imply to kink disgrace, however uhhh … what’s occurring right here?
Midnight Music: Indie, 2022
Sleep effectively Maniacs! Extra martial arts insanity is all the time on the best way.
