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No one is sort of certain what to make of upstart combat promotion International Struggle League (GFL).
On one hand, they’ve recruited fairly a roster of well-known names and former champions. Concurrently, most of them are older, semi-retired fighters. On the plus facet, they’re paying nicely, which is nice for the athletes. Their draft fiasco was one other knock towards them, nevertheless, because the outcomes leaked early and have been typically a bit weird. Oh, and it closely featured bizarre AI songs and a pretend movies of the fighters in Spartan armor?
Till the promotion holds an occasion, no person actually is aware of what to anticipate. GFL founder Darren Owens not too long ago spoke with Ariel Helwani and wished to guarantee combat followers that the promotion was within the enterprise of reserving the very best fights potential. His go-to instance? Tony Ferguson (who has misplaced seven straight fights) vs. Dillon Danis (who misplaced to Logan Paul by way of DQ).
Might we see Tony Ferguson x Dillon Danis in @MMAGFL?
“We are able to make the fights that folks wish to see and we’re listening to all people. Tony Ferguson vs. Dillon Danis… which may be one thing that may come to fruition.
I’ve at all times prided myself on making thrilling matchups,… pic.twitter.com/ZG70wmaUIa
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 28, 2025
“We are able to make the fights that folks wish to see and we’re listening to all people,” He defined. “Like Tony Ferguson vs. Dillon Danis which may be one thing that may come to fruition. I’m a diehard MMA fan, I like the game greater than something. I’ve at all times prided myself on making thrilling matchups but in addition making matchups that folks really wish to see. That’s in the beginning what we’re going to do, ship the actual fights folks need.”
Only for some extra context: Danis hasn’t really fought in skilled MMA since 2019! He’s additionally a profession Welterweight, whereas “El Cucuy” was drafted as a Light-weight. Apparently, that doesn’t really matter that a lot although, per the founder himself. I’m reminded of the closing scene of Burn After Studying, wherein nothing is discovered and everyone seems to be confused.
Hopefully, the primary occasion of the GFL inaugural season will likely be illuminating … every time it takes place … on no matter broadcasting platform hosts it. Relaxation assured, we are going to present protection for each unusual step alongside the best way!
Insomnia
Expanded (allegedly?) audio launched from Khabib vs. McGregor, and “The Eagle” doesn’t play.
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Seattle will get a Featherweight banger.
A trio of significantly high-amplitude throws:
Chris Weidman and Brad Tavares finished soiled by The Onion!
Mike Perry picked the Buffalo Payments to beat the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, and now he pays the value.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Fabricio Andrade is likely one of the greatest fighters that quite a lot of UFC followers have by no means heard of. A number of the cleanest kickboxing and greatest physique work within the sport!
Exhausting to observe …
If jabbing is allowed, calf kicks could be a related weapon no matter rule set.
Random Land
Why would he go there?
Midnight Music: Indie rock, 2007
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