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Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.
- Sean Strickland threatens to ‘nuke’ his UFC contract: ‘My heart’s not in MMA any more’: How often do UFC champions go through this pattern of feeling underpaid once they finally get a bit of stardom?
- Video: Nassourdine Imavov runs up on Sean Strickland at UFC PI: ‘He is p—sy bro!: Imavov with the least violent confrontation in UFC PI history.
- Joe Rogan’s net worth skyrockets as UFC broadcaster nabs another $250 million from Spotify in new deal: What’s the last JRE episode you listened to in full? Do we have JRE regulars here?
Insomnia
Yeah … even with a point deduction for hitting below the belt, this is a 10-8 round for Colby Covington.
They’re both range strikers, but I would consider Imavov a much sharper boxer than Israel Adesanya. Does that leave him better prepared to deal with Strickland in their rematch?
Alexander Volkov’s prediction for the presser is even better than his fight breakdown.
Losing to Belal Muhammad is bad for one’s mental health.
Generational aura and class here:
Just a pair of jacked Croatians — deal with it!
The next generation of “Korean Zombie” is on her way to conquer the martial arts world.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Put his opponent on the fence, gained the outside angle, and went for it with combos!
I love the little crow hop to close distance before firing the overhand.
Enjoy two minutes of glorious combinations and general chaos:
Random Land
I enjoyed every one of these photos and would recommend clicking through the lot.
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Midnight Music: Art pop, 2023
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.
