Khamzat Chimaev’s story is no longer that of a fearless contender rising to greatness, but of a gifted fighter diminished into a warlord’s prized pet—a UFC champ who sold his soul to the strongman.
My latest for @SportsPolitika
https://t.co/j28w1YnSwb
Nothing like seeing a pro athlete in the sport’s top organization saying, after a victory in a full arena, that he’s broke. Reminds you that this sport is not like the others.
Immediately after this, Joe Rogan goes on a long defense of the UFC as "the best promotional organization that's ever existed" and explains how it's not a monopoly, just that no other organization matters.
“Sir, we’re here because you criticized Israel online.”
A man in Texas says local police showed up at his door over his posts — looks like free speech expires the moment Tel Aviv gets mentioned.