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Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.
- Conor McGregor officially headed for surgery for torn ACL – ‘We got this’: Compared to the shattered leg, ACL recovery should be a walk in the park.
- A UFC fighter died on Monday, clueless Dana White called it a ‘great day’: I understand how it happens (and purposefully reorganized my column last night to avoid a similar tonal whiplash), but this is not a great look.
- UFC Featherweight prospect Danny Silva hospitalized by sudden pulmonary embolism: ‘I won’t give up’: All the best to Danny Silva in his recovery.
Insomnia
Ian Garry is infuriating fight fans to a genuinely hilarious degree. Feminism and veganism? The core UFC fanbase is heated!
I’ve been saying it for years now, but more kick counters is the next development of MMA striking (rather than just stepping away all the time).
Who’s your pick in a real fight between Islam and Khabib? I’d have to favor “The Eagle.”
Fighting is a bald man’s game?
This clip is better without context.
It’s a real shame that I enjoy watching most of these athletes fight (with at least one exception).
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Falling off mount to go for a triangle choke on purpose is a very 16-year-old MMA fighter thing to do.
Galinov loaded this left hook well, really rotated on the lead leg.
Great use of the double-collar tie along the fence:
Random Land
Incredible quote.
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Midnight Music: Indie rock, 2018
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.
