Justin Gaethje warned Ilia Topuria that his expectations could become a problem if the fight went into the later rounds:
"It's such an asset to tell someone the brutal truth. Especially someone like him because it pushes them father away from the truth.
[I said] 'you're making a mistake by having all these expectations. When we go to round 2 and round 3 then where do you go from there?'
I said that exact thing to him, and that pushed him farther away from it. He wanted to prove himself right."
(via @joerogan)
BREAKING - Footage of Karmelo Anthony stabbing Austin Metcalf has been released, and it shows Karmelo reaching into his bag, pulling out a knife, walking under the tent, and then running away after stabbing Metcalf, completely undermining claims that he acted in “self-defense.”
I take this back, I foolishly thought Ilia said “No mas” when he actually said “uno mas” meaning 1 more round.
His brother stopped the fight, and Ilia showed immense grit and heart, all traits we knew he had. He’s not a quitter, anyone saying otherwise is disingenuous
Men braver and stronger than you lost fights last night.
It’s true.
If that makes you happy you have reached the lowest echelon of man.
The jealous and envious troll.
Fighters don’t always win.
Fighters FIGHT.
Respect to all 🫡
No flagrant upgrade on the uncalled foul of Spurs' Victor Wembanyama to Knicks' Jalen Brunson on Monday night, a league spokesperson tells ESPN. Wembanyama will stay at two flagrant points in postseason.