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Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Thursday, July 16, 2026.
China’s first-ever robot MMA find ends via … decapitation? Incredible.
Sign me up for Damian Pinas vs. Baisangur Susurkaev … I bet Susurkaev turns into a wrestler in that one!
The great Georges St. Pierre is still a star after nearly a decade of retirement.
If you don’t know, now you know!
Confirmed fight-fixing in Thailand:
ACL mogged is pretty funny actually.
You don’t need your blood for an athletic performance, right?
This reads like a much more straightforward matchup for Losene Keita, who should have a huge advantage on the feet if he can avoid the takedowns.
Slips, rips, and KO clips
I believe I speak for all of us when I say a second Prates would be a welcome addition to the UFC roster.
Spinning elbow straight into ninja choke is slick work.
Securing the angle is far more important than pulling down on the head or getting the arm across (though a perfect triangle does all three).
I’m choosing to believe this guy is just celebrating the new Jackass movie. Dialogue is pretty amusing …
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Midnight Music: Alt. rock, 2002
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.
