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Lower than a 12 months after their first conflict again at UFC 251, Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal are set to go to battle as soon as once more. Many would argue that the outcome — a dominant choice win for the champion — didn’t necessitate a rematch, however there have been some uncommon circumstances. Notably, Masvidal took the combat on nearly per week’s discover, which undoubtedly does have an effect on one’s efficiency.
Plus, it offered a complete lot of pay-per-views (PPV).
After all, a part of the choice to rematch got here right down to Usman, who wasn’t fairly happy together with his earlier win. If “Gamebred” is victorious this time round, he’s prepared to increase the favor, preemptively providing Usman the rubber match after being questioned in regards to the potential state of affairs.
“Undoubtedly, he gave me an opportunity,” Masvidal mentioned on the UFC 261 pre-fight press conference (through MMAFighting). “Whether or not we see eye-to-eye on issues or not, he gave me one other likelihood to compete, so I’ll undoubtedly give him the prospect to compete once more.”
Regardless of this present of respect, Masvidal made it clear that there was no manner Usman may ever earn his “BMF” title, which he gained by stopping Nate Diaz in November 2019. “You gotta be a BMF to compete for that one, and this dude ain’t it,” Masvidal mentioned.
Naturally, the precise champion was unimpressed together with his foe’s extra ceremonial tattoo, firing again instantly. “What belt?” Usman replied. “There’s three belts, three shiny belts right here. That is what’s essential. Not that piece of sh*t.”
Insomnia
Charles Oliveira may simply be the very best illustration of BJJ in MMA as soon as Demian Maia retires. Congratulations to “Do Bronx!”
This throw is just too good to not publish.
Denim vs. Denim for the UFC Strawweight title:
Anthony Johnson has gone by way of some critical bodily modifications over time.
I might completely watch Dan Hooker vs. Arman Tsarukyan, however that’s a painfully high-risk combat for Hooker given his latest pair of losses.
I perceive that it’s in all probability my job examine this quite than ask my viewers for help, however who is that this girl? I see hypothesis that it’s Jorge Masvidal’s ex, however nobody appears certain.
Both manner, Colby Covington can nonetheless sometimes combine a humorous publish in together with his persistently poor trash discuss.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Reminder: Darren Until is certainly the very best win of Masvidal’s resurgence.
Jorge’s lead hand permits him to distract Until from the switching stance but additionally lowers Darren’s lead hand.
Simply such a ravishing physique coordination.
Pretty. pic.twitter.com/5L7V2pAe2d— Candy Punch Reminiscences (@SweetPmemories) April 21, 2021
A brilliantly fast learn:
Kamaru Usman’s thoughtfulness as an athlete is underappreciated.
Random Land
A tragic fowl.
The Kakapo does not have a lot going for it. The fowl cannot fly and may barely stroll. To draw females, the male will dig a gap and sit in it, shouting loudly at any feminine passing by. Hardly ever does this work, so it waddles off to discover a rock and has intercourse with that as an alternative. pic.twitter.com/boVl2vAXLm
— WTF Information (@mrwtffacts) April 17, 2021
Midnight Music: I noticed this absolute madness on Twitter, and the evening’s music was INSTANTLY DECIDED! This reads like Swans lyrics, a band I really like however all the time thought-about too f*cked to ever use as a walkout track — clearly, I don’t have Petr Yan’s champion mentality.
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