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Kicked out of Florida, welcome at Power Slap?
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been stuck in Romania dealing with a lengthy list of criminal allegations, including human trafficking. The controversial kickboxer and social media personality spent a considerable amount of time in jail as a result of the accusations, which can be read about in further detail here.
The Tate brothers recently sent shockwaves through the world by escaping Romania and landing in the US, even if they were quickly booted from Florida. Apparently, their latest crash landing zone is … the Power Slap 12 event in Las Vegas, Nevada?
The brothers were front row at the event, where they met UFC CEO Dana White in person for the first time. They received a warm introduction featuring multiple hand shakes and bro hugs.
Maybe it’s the start of a business relationship between White and Tate? There’s been plenty of discussion about the possibility of Tate stepping into the Octagon to face a variety of fighters who would love to kick his ass. I can’t imagine the promotion is overly interested in the 38-year-old “con artist,” but simultaneously, I wouldn’t put anything past the company that signed a contract with Hasbulla.
Insomnia
Rafael Fiziev is confused why he’s the favorite over Justin Gaethje given the circumstances.
I greatly enjoy that Jean Silva is making an absolute spectacle of his Bryce Mitchell fight. Those Fighting Nerds are smart fellas …
Why is Marlon Vera doing these silly skits? It doesn’t seem to fit the “Chito” brand.
A bit of slickness from Shakur Stevenson:
Ilia Topuria, UFC champion and Disney star? This better not be the big news tease!
Stephen Thompson has been in the combat sports game for an extremely long time.
Stephen Thompson Recalls How He Got His Nickname “Wonderboy” –
“My dad let me fight a guy who was 20-0 in kickboxing. I ended up beating the brakes off the guy, and afterwards, the commentator was talking to my opponent, ‘What you think of this Stephen Thompson kid?’ and he… pic.twitter.com/Vm1dnWpItd
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) March 7, 2025
A look at some of Alex Pereira’s anti-Southpaw tactics ahead of his UFC 313 title fight versus Magomed Ankalaev.
Alex Pereira, who faces Magomed Ankalaev at #UFC313, is 2-0 opposite dedicated UFC-level southpaws (Hill, Rountree) but has seen the stance plenty
He smartly jabs the head/body and attacks both legs in the open stance, targeting the rear Sittichai style. He also loves to counter pic.twitter.com/rKxK4lkret
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) March 6, 2025
In case you needed to feel old today …
Slips, rips, and KO clips
It’s incredibly rare to see the desperation leg lock NOT end with the bottom fighter getting pummeled. Congrats to Sandoval for being the exception!
One of the nastiest nail-in-the-coffin shots I’ve seen in some time … Vitor Belfort would be proud.
You’re welcome, freaks.
Random Land
An odd source of beauty.
Midnight Music: Rock, 1999
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.
This story originally appeared on MMA Mania
