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Arguably, there is no wrestler more decorated than Georges St. Pierre. The Canadian martial artist ruled the welterweight division for the better part of a decade, piling up an absurd number of title defenses in the process, largely winning effortlessly. Then, he retired for a few years, returned to a weight class, and dethroned Michael Bisping to win another world title!
It was an amazing job, but the odds makers don’t consider it likely that I’ll do it again. Dana White recently commented that she would be open to Khabib Nurmagomedov fighting “GSP” for his 30th professional fight, assuming he can pass Justin Gaethje on October 24. Both St. Pierre and Khabib previously expressed great interest in the showdown, but White was the opposition.
With that major hurdle cleared, the fight seems much more likely, resulting in increased betting interest. As such, SportsBetting.ag has released starting odds for the match, setting Nurmagomedov as a 2-1 favorite at -200. Meanwhile, St. Pierre stands out as a significant, but not overwhelming, loser at +170.
While St. Pierre is hardly ever the underdog historically, it’s not hard to see why this fight would be an exception. Khabib is undefeated after all, a dominant champion at the peak of his powers. Alternatively, St. Pierre is 39 years old and it is likely that he has spent more than three years on the sidelines by the time this combat materializes … Yes ever materializes
Insomnia
A little boxing experience can go a long way in defending against one threat … or multiple threats.
Robert Whittaker is ready for the return of soccer kicks and really enjoys breaking his legs. No wonder he is so loved!
Aljamain Sterling continues the war of words against Petr Yan, this time with some photoshop!
Wait for that …
Regardless of the fact that Valentina Shevchenko and Alex Volkanovski do at least part of their training elsewhere, it has been an enormously impressive time for Tiger Muay Thai. The best team in MMA right now?
It’s just a little hard love!
Slips, rips and KO clips
A bad right hand followed by some extra aggressive hammer fists:
Enjoy a couple more SUMO! clips for night
Day 10: Quick combat, but I love watching 5-4 #TokuShoRyu (R) finally starting to find more of that last-second magic we saw in his unexpected Jan yusho career. Has anyone told the enemy Ikioi (who could go MK) that the magic is back? Shh … Kimarite is TOTTARI. # julybasho2020 pic.twitter.com/Oo7Jnt302x
– SumoSoul 相撲 魂 (@TheSumoSoul) July 28, 2020
Day 10: Quick ‘a. These two blurs are less than the fiery red mawashi 4-5 EnHo (R) and 3-6 Kagayaki. It’s another E’esque ending that you don’t see every day. Look gunbai, not monoii today. # julybasho2020 pic.twitter.com/gbIZogJ3hc
– SumoSoul 相撲 魂 (@TheSumoSoul) July 28, 2020
A look back at some “Elimination of the Year” candidates!
Random land
Tesla Cybertruck’s version of a paint job:
Laser Tattoos Cybertruck’s 304L-ish stainless steel exoskeleton will be one thing – a form of personalization and expression available to no other car or truck!
As if someone was unnoticed in a stealthy armored transport vehicle of the future @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/5xPsFW5mhJ
– ALEX (@ajtourville) July 26, 2020
Midnight Music: A murderous song by Van Morrison … before it was Van.
Good night, maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.
