Midnight Mania: ‘Leave This Sport For The Young Fighters’

Welcome to Midnight Mania!

Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn’t need any a part of a reignited feud with former rival Tony Ferguson.

The retired Russian legend made headlines this week for claiming that Ferguson might solely have defeated him through “fortunate punch.” Unsurprisingly, Ferguson took concern with that remark and shortly posted a small social media rant labeling “The Eagle” a fats hen (amongst different issues). All issues thought of, it was a fairly customary “El Cucuy” submit. Nonetheless, Nurmagomedov responded on X early Tuesday morning, and he denied making these latest feedback.

“You already know what’s attention-grabbing,” Nurmagomedov posted. “I didn’t say something about you, individuals simply submit no matter they need on the web and write that it’s Khabib. Take pleasure in your life and your loved ones, go away this sport for the younger fighters.”

The issue with Khabib’s submit (or whoever is operating his account) is that the supply of the fortunate punch quote was a podcast … that’s on YouTube … in English! It might nonetheless be watched proper HERE! You may watch Nurmagomedov say it himself at in regards to the 24:30 mark.

Regardless, the ultimate sentence is nice recommendation. At 40 years of age, Ferguson just lately set the UFC document for consecutive losses when he was simply tapped out by Michael Chiesa for an eighth straight defeat. “El Cucuy” hasn’t formally been launched by the UFC or retired outright, however there’s nothing left for him within the cage.

Sadly, we’ll by no means truly know what would’ve occurred had Ferguson and Khabib met on the top of their respective powers. Ferguson’s ugly shedding streak has largely killed off what as soon as was a powerful perception that the Californian might actually hassle the legendary “Eagle,” however it nonetheless stays as an all-time “what if” in MMA historical past.

Rattling that silly cable.

Insomnia

Carlos Prates is attempting to line up a battle versus Michael Web page. It’s been too lengthy since we’ve since a traditional Muay Thai vs. Karate match up within the Octagon!

I hate this. There are many precise points in MMA, go deal with a kind of, NSAC.

Win or lose, Nikita Krylov will be trusted to get after it.

It appears like Dan Ige had a little bit of a mishap on the freeway.

If anybody desires my sweaty battle worn shorts from UFC 303 they’re on the i15 north sure between cactus and Silverado ranch

— Dan Ige (@Dynamitedan808) August 28, 2024

There’s just one Merab Dvalishvili.

Earlier than Merab was ever within the UFC he labored building and on his lunch breaks he’d battle drywall

He’s by no means modified who he’s for anybodyI don’t anticipate him to do it now

Give Maniac Merab a break everybodyHe simply havin enjoyable on this life #UFCNoche @MerabDvalishvil pic.twitter.com/tzf1VQDsI0

— DJ MurkCity (@myrksitymma) August 27, 2024

Luck is as vital an element for fulfillment as the rest on this sport.

Canadian welterweight @Michael_Malott shared a close to disaster within the coaching room this month that might have jeopardized his return.

“A terrifying 12 months of my life simply flashed earlier than my eyes in that second”, stated the ultimately-uninjured Malott. #MMA pic.twitter.com/U5rAkaxM90

— Talen Guzman (@TalenGuzman) August 28, 2024

The devilish crimson feels fairly acceptable.

Netflix introduced their 6 episode docu-series, Mr. McMahon, will premiere on September 25.

— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) August 29, 2024

Slips, rips, and KO clips

Jean Silva is a strolling spotlight reel.

Jean Silva was taken down and fought off getting his again taken. Ends the battle with a flying knee.

Additionally, this promotion has two boxing ring partitions in a cage. Bizarre. pic.twitter.com/OlQJHksf5g

— Blaine Henry (@BlaineHenryTFL) August 29, 2024

That knee on the best way down was well-timed.

15 years in the past as we speak! Probably the most enjoyable Heavyweight fights of all time.