Today, I’m officially announcing my retirement from the UFC. This decision comes after a lot of reflection, and I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the journey I’ve experienced over the years.
From the first time I stepped into the Octagon, my goal was to push the boundaries of what was possible in this sport. Becoming the youngest UFC champion in history, defending my title against some of the best fighters in the world, and sharing unforgettable moments with fans across the globe—these are memories I’ll cherish forever. I’ve faced incredible highs and some tough lows, but every challenge has taught me something valuable and made me stronger, both as a fighter and as a person.
I want to thank the UFC, Dana, Hunter, Lorenzo, God, my family, coaches, teammates, and all the fans who have stood by me through every chapter. Your unwavering support and belief in me have been my foundation. To my fellow fighters, thank you for bringing out the best in me and for the respect we’ve shared inside and outside the cage.
As I close this chapter of my life, I look forward to new opportunities and challenges ahead. MMA will always be a part of who I am, and I’m excited to see how I can continue to contribute to the sport and inspire others in new ways. Thank you all for being part of this incredible journey with me. The best is yet to come.
Well well FUCKING well.
When some of us said this a few months ago, the cunt squad on this app were crying. Elon was always gonna come in heavy with Starlink. Free shit for millions. He should add tablets / laptops / smart phones for all the school kids (a drop in the ocean for him) and really fuck the game up.
If he doubles that data to 1 billion, the amount of minds that will be liberated by free access to the internet will seriously fuck up the status quo. Thinking that grants and free t shirts are the formula for a prosperous future - will officially be a thing of the past.
Then the people will see that they keep voting for thieves. Who live like kings while they suffer in poverty.
@elonmusk - Shot boetie 🤙🏽
@PSASquashTour@WorldSquash
gamesmanship and safety, but the dive rule is being used tactically to break down play and take away the advantage of the standing player.
@MoElshorbagy and @maelshorbagy matches this weekend are a clear example of the rule working against them.
South Africa received $2.5b from the USA for inclusive democracy.......$2.5b 🧐
R36,754,600,000.00 😬
Who received the money, and what did they do with it?
ENOCH IS ENOCH
Two weeks ago, South Africans watched yet another glitzy, mega-expensive State of the Nation Address (SONA). Horses. Marching bands. Blue-light convoys. Lavish receptions. It looked more like a Hollywood red carpet event than the opening of Parliament in a country teetering on the edge of financial crisis.
And yet, here we are, being told by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana (and I do feel for him) that we, the people, must dig even deeper to fund government spending through a proposed VAT hike from 15% to 17%.
Sorry, but Enough is Enough.
Let’s talk about where we really are. South Africa’s official unemployment rate is hovering around 31.9%. The expanded definition? A soul-crushing 41.9%. That means nearly half the country has no job, no income, no financial give at all. 13.2 million South Africans live in extreme poverty, scraping by on less than $2.15 a day (in a global perspective). And the response from government? Let’s hike VAT and make basic goods even more expensive for the people who can least afford it.
Meanwhile, instead of tightening the public purse, we’re expanding the number of ministers, bloating perks, and continuing to waste billions through endemic corruption and incompetence. If you were in financial trouble at home, what would be your first step? You’d cut unnecessary spending before running to borrow or squeeze more from those who already have nothing left to give. But not here it seems... No, first-class flights, luxury vehicles, and inflated salaries must remain untouched.
The argument that “we had no other choice” is nonsense. We always have a choice. And that choice must be economic growth, not suffocating an already struggling economy with more taxes. The only way out of this mess is through investment - both domestic and foreign (retaining AGOA too 🤯).
So here’s a novel idea: Instead of killing off consumer spending, let’s focus on creating wealth.
•Slash the fat. Cut government excess, reduce waste, and start treating public money as sacred, not a personal slush fund.
•Attract investment. Make it easy, safe, and attractive for local and global businesses to put their money here. Policy certainty, infrastructure investment, and crime control are non-negotiables.
•Back business. The private sector is the real job creator. Support SMEs, streamline regulations, and get out of the way.
•Prioritise growth. A bigger, stronger economy generates more revenue naturally - without punishing those already struggling to survive.
The truth is simple: We don’t have a tax problem. We have a growth problem. And until that is fixed, raising VAT is just putting a Band-Aid on a bullet wound.
@GovernmentZA if you’re listening: It’s time to change course. The country can’t afford for you to get this so wrong.