Welcome to Midnight Mania!
The biggest event of all time, perhaps UFC 100, is less than 24 hours away. One of Conor McGregor's biggest events? We don't know if UFC 300 will break pay-per-view (PPV) records like The Notorious, but it's a solid UFC event from top to bottom. There is no dispute that there once was.
What fighter wouldn't want to headline such a big, high-profile event? Surely every athlete has been trying a bit for the chance to star in the most important fight card in years?
There aren't that many.
A middleweight grudge match between Israel Adesanya and Drikas du Plessis was widely discussed as a possibility, but du Plessis' health was not resolved in time. Similarly, Leon Edwards accepted three potential opponents for UFC 300 (Belal Muhammad was not one of them), but three potential welterweight title challengers also declined for various reasons.
Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill is now set to be the headliner, but according to a recent interview with Magomed Ankalaev, it may not even be the light heavyweight's first choice. Ankalaev claims he has given up on a title shot because of Ramadan, but he also claims he is promised his next light heavyweight title.
“This match is especially interesting for me because I was promised to meet the winner,” Ankalaev told MetaRatings (via Google Translate). “Actually, I was asked to play.” [Alex ]Pereira participated in this competition, but had to decline because it was the holy month of Ramadan.
“I've been in this sport for a long time and I don't see any danger in any sport. I don't really care who wins. We had both. There was only one goal: to win the belt.”
This is a bold move by Ankalaev, considering the promise of a UFC title shot doesn't always pay off.
That being said, Ankalaev certainly deserves a big chance. The Dagestani sambo ace defeated Johnny Walker in January (see here), extending his current unbeaten streak to 12 matches, with a “no contest” and a draw. The draw came in his first UFC title fight against Jan Blachowicz, and Ankalaev found the decision extremely unsatisfactory, calling himself the “uncrowned champion.”
We will have to wait a little longer before an official coronation can take place.
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Alex Pereira says fuck your soundbite DC!
Islam Makhachev shares his thoughts on the crowded upper section of the lightweight division:
In Islam Makhachev's latest interview, he discusses the current state of the lightweight division ahead of the fight. #UFC300:
– Max Holloway says he has the “least chance” of the four but will need a “magnificent” finish to win the title.
– Arman Tsarukyan says there are two more games left… pic.twitter.com/PK440WAPFv
— Championship Round (@ChampRDS) April 12, 2024
The match between Benoit Saint-Denis and Dan Hooker is a must-see. Shall we cage together? That's a good thing!
| Dan Hooker has been told by the UFC to take part in a fight against Benoit Saint-Denis in September, and he says that's fine, but he wants to fight before then.
[per The MMA Hour] pic.twitter.com/qCtSpsK4Vo— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) April 12, 2024
Jon Anik is a real fight fan!
The kimura is not a common submission in MMA, but that doesn't mean the figure four grip isn't valuable as a means to improve your position or control your opponent.
New sparring footage with 'The Notorious' Conor McGregor.
Slip, Rip, KO Clip
In MMA, you need to land a left hook to the body followed by a hook upstairs. Brandon Moreno is great!
Alex Pereira's fight week honors lanky left hooker
Carlos Zarate, the guy I always mention, is the guy who uses left hooks to the body instead of jabs. He also liked the right lead. He generally didn't like jabs. pic.twitter.com/nCRoV3MWEs
— Jack Slack (@JackSlackMMA) April 11, 2024
Great southpaw check hook, one of Jamahal Hill's better shots!
This kind of videos are always interesting to me. I've actually seen it happen. I strongly recommend it.
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Penguin jumping.
@ Nat Geo “If you do it, I'll do it” A baby emperor penguin takes its first swim after jumping off a 50-foot ice cliff, first photographed by @Bertie Gregory. Please see our profile for more information about this action. Stay tuned for more information: “The Penguin's Secret” will be released in 2025! #ourHOME
♬ Original music – National Geographic
Midnight Music: Alt. Rock, 1988
Sleep mania! More martial arts crazes are always on the way.
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live! Watch UFC 300 PPV on ESPN+ here!
The biggest and deadliest combat sports event! Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will make history on Saturday, April 13, 2024 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, marking the 300th pay-per-view since its inception in 1993. (PPV) event will be held. alex pereira He will put the 205-pound belt on the line in the main event of UFC 300 against the returning Roost Ruler of the division. Jamahal Hill. In the co-main event of UFC 300, she won the women's strawweight championship; Zhang Weilidefend against top candidates. Xiaonan Yangmeanwhile Justin Gaethje Putting the “Baddest Motherf—ker” gimmick belt on the former featherweight god, Max Holloway, in an all-action lightweight showdown. UFC 300's blockbuster PPV main card (see here) is also here charles oliveira versus Arman Tsarukyan and Beau Nickal versus cody brundage. And much more! UFC 300 Scheduled start time 6pm Eastern Time (preliminary) and 10pm Eastern Time (PPV).
Don't miss a second of the epic face punching action!
