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On Wednesday (Jan. 1, 2025), a Tesla Cybertruck exploded simply exterior of the principle entrance of the Trump Worldwide Lodge in Las Vegas, Nevada. The only real occupant of the car was lively United States Military Particular Forces soldier Matthew Livelsberger, useless from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the top. The explosion injured at the very least seven bystanders and was fueled by fireworks and gasoline.
Because it seems, Livelsberger as soon as labored nearer with retired UFC fighter Tim Kennedy. Previous to climbing the Middleweight ranks, Kennedy was a Inexperienced Beret himself, and the 2 teamed up for a Historical past Channel Final Soldier Problem over a decade in the past.
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“I noticed a ‘Matt Burg’ with an older picture of him,” Kennedy defined on how he realized Livelsberger was his former accomplice. “I used to be like ‘Oh no, I do know that man.’ Then it similar to tore my coronary heart out, as a result of he was a very nice Inexperienced Beret. He was charming, he was gifted. He was personable. He was sort — he was all of the belongings you’d anticipate from a Inexperienced Beret … it simply categorically doesn’t make sense. From all the things I’ve heard, he was universally valued by his crew, by his friends. I don’t perceive, it doesn’t make sense, and it’s horrifically heart-breaking.”
Kennedy formally retired from MMA in 2017 after consecutive losses to Yoel Romero and Kelvin Gastelum with an 18-6 skilled file. Previous to these defeats, Kennedy superior into the High 10 on the energy of a four-fight win streak that included a clear-cut resolution over Michael Bisping. Kennedy has been lively exterior of preventing, internet hosting a number of tv applications and not too long ago helped rescue victims of war-torn environments within the Center East.
He’s additionally suggested army veterans struggling Publish Traumatic Stress Dysfunction (PTSD) to “cease being a pu—y.”
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A bit extra: Kennedy explains additional why he didn’t instantly acknowledge Livelsberger.
He glided by a unique identify after I met him 13 years in the past. I put it collectively after I noticed an previous picture of him final night time.
— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) January 4, 2025
Extra additions to the GFL roster, together with a handful of names which are fairly recognizable.
We’re thrilled to announce 58 extraordinary athletes which have signed with the GFL to form the way forward for MMA within the first-ever co-ed, team-based league. These athletes are able to make historical past on the January 24 Draft, the place they’ll have the chance to be chosen… pic.twitter.com/vD8aobnPL4
— International Combat League (@mmagfl) January 3, 2025
Fedor’s hand pace and clinch journeys stay unmatched by any Heavyweight nevertheless a few years later.
I am a on an enormous judo kick so I am watching a bunch of Fedor
He was so forward of his time
Fedor hops in with punchesThey clinch on the ropesGoodridge walks forwardFedor frames to create space for a kneeGoodridge tries to pummel Fedor repummels and runs by means of a knee faucet pic.twitter.com/ViI6RVNVMY
— William – Open Notice Grappling (@OpenNoteGrapple) January 3, 2025
Should you’re going to Energy Slap Alex Pereira OR Glover Teixeira, you higher win that freaking coin flip …
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Random Land
There is perhaps one thing unsuitable with whoever dreamed this one up.
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