Midnight Mania! Less Guns, More Video Games
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Max Holloway is one of the best fighters on the planet, but “Blessed” is also a success outside of the cage. You never hear a bad thing about him and he keeps out of trouble. Pair that with his incredible fighting style and warrior mentality and it’s easy to see why the Hawaiian is a fan favorite.
This week, Holloway made his way onto a local news station, KHON2 News, to speak about gun violence. The BMF champion has a pretty big platform, especially in Hawaii, so it was good to see Holloway utilize his TV time and deliver a good message. In all, the UFC featherweight wants guns off the streets and controllers in hands.
Check it out below:
Max Holloway spoke out against gun violence on a local news station
"Put the guns down boys. If you guys got a problem, do it the old school way. Go to the boxing gym, put on some gloves and punch each other...
Play video games or something. Why shoot somebody, go play Apex… pic.twitter.com/VWOBxhRhxW
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) September 20, 2024
“Put the guns down boys,” said Holloway. “If you guys got a problem, do it the old school way. Go to the boxing gym, put on some gloves and punch each other...
“Play video games or something. Why shoot somebody, go play Apex or Call of Duty. Keep the violence off the streets.”
Holloway, who is coming off an epic last-second knockout finish over Justin Gaethje back at UFC 300 this past April, is currently scheduled to meet undefeated UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria at UFC 308 this October in Abu Dhabi. If Holloway is able to hand Topuria his first loss ever he could very well become the biggest star on the UFC roster (barring a return from you know who).
Insomnia
So it begins...
Sean O’Malley says he’s a UFC champion again after rewatching the Merab fight pic.twitter.com/q6ihmZqhQ0
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) September 19, 2024
You don’t see this every week. That’s for sure.
Dana White promoting the Anthony Joshua-Daniel Dubois DAZN PPV to his followers today on social media. #JoshuaDubois pic.twitter.com/20uu8CUHdG
— EverythingBoxing (@EverythingBoxi2) September 18, 2024
Conor McGregor knew about Diddy back in 2014.
Conor McGregor talking about almost beating up Diddy in 2014 after meeting him for the first time
“He’s up his own a** to be honest” pic.twitter.com/KNJq9Ygo6W
— ACD MMA (@acdmma_) September 19, 2024
Impressed by Anthony Joshua’s workout?
Anthony Joshua strengthening the neck with his entire body weight ‼️ pic.twitter.com/VOICacsaMS
— Boxing Kingdom (@BoxingKingdom14) September 19, 2024
Zuffa Boxing coming in 2025?
— JustTheFights3 (@JustTheFights3) September 19, 2024
Here’s Callum Walsh with his final staredown before Friday’s boxing match in Dublin.
It goes down tomorrow night in Dublin!
Callum Walsh vs Przemek Runowski
Watch #WalshRunowski LIVE on @UFCFightPass pic.twitter.com/frAO89xUhP
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) September 19, 2024
Is “Thug Nasty” the best rapper in combat sports?
Bryce Mitchell previews a rap song he's dropping soon
@TheSchmo312 #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/f7dFxoo48a
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) September 19, 2024
One of the final faceoffs of the week between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois.
ANTHONY JOSHUA AND DANIAL DUBOIS FACE OFF! #RiyadhSeasonCard: Wembley Edition | #JoshuaDubois | September 21 | LIVE on TNT Sports Box Office pic.twitter.com/u8ghgDtCSf
— Boxing on TNT Sports (@boxingontnt) September 19, 2024
Henry Cejudo got done dirty.
No way Umar Nurmagomedov just said it in front of Henry Cejudo
Kamaru Usman: ”What do you think is the best base for MMA?”
Umar Nurmagomedov: “[It depends on] the person too. Merab [Dvalishvili] is a combat sambo artist, and he has taken down an Olympic champion many times."… pic.twitter.com/r6qhshglRn
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) September 19, 2024
Is Michael Chandler being too nice?
Michael Chandler isn’t holding any grudges towards Conor McGregor over fight delays
( : @damonmartin) pic.twitter.com/yog6QhrqvQ
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) September 19, 2024
Is Alan Jouban right in his assessment of Conor McGregor and Sean O’Malley?
Alan Jouban explains how Sean O’Malley has the "Conor McGregor curse" after #NocheUFC:
"If the opponent starts to style on them, and when they’re not styling and they’re getting styled on, it defeats them."
( : @DamonMartin) pic.twitter.com/7MLyQAwmgN
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) September 18, 2024
Will Torrez Finney win his third appearance on Contender Series and a subsequent UFC contract?
12 DAYS AWAY✊
WE COMING FOR THE 3-PEAT!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/Q56Geukatm— Torrez Finney (@punishertorrez) September 19, 2024
Seems like $50,000 might be too much for the Jared Vanderaa’s and Parker Porter’s of the world. Thoughts?
— JustTheFights3 (@JustTheFights3) September 19, 2024
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Brutal head kick KO!
What a way to start the show! Outside leg kick leads to a devastating head kick KO. #XKOFightNight68 is LIVE on TrillerTV+ https://t.co/KrdPhocB0b pic.twitter.com/JX4x9jWrHo
— TrillerTV (@FiteTV) September 20, 2024
Is Andrew Tate good at all?
Footage of Andrew Tate sparring with a MMA fighter is going viral pic.twitter.com/ajmex3MqoZ
— Tate News (@TateNews_) September 18, 2024
Where is Knox when you need him?
They tried to Re-Enact Roadhouse in real life... pic.twitter.com/JOON6nnWHO
— Fight Haven (@FightHaven) September 19, 2024
Here’s a nice flying armbar by Raul Rosas Jr. as he gets back in training after UFC 306.
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Random Land
What the hell is going on in Australia?
Meanwhile in Australia pic.twitter.com/D0vJ3pESKM
— Nature is Amazing ☘️ (@AMAZlNGNATURE) September 19, 2024
Only in Australia pic.twitter.com/dfv8SwQrIx
— Nature is Amazing ☘️ (@AMAZlNGNATURE) September 19, 2024
Sleep well Maniacs! We’ll be back for more tomorrow night.
