Midnight mania! Tony Ferguson blasts MMA media and stops kissing ass so much.

Welcome to Midnight Mania!

It’s been a difficult year for many, but few have addressed its adversity as publicly as Tony Ferguson. The legendary lightweight winning streak of “El Cucuy” ended in a brutal way, Ferguson’s potential fights with top competitors like Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler failed and his management experienced real drama.

The 36-year-old former champion now wants to rebuild on Saturday (December 12, 2020) against Charles Oliveira on UFC 256. He enters the fight with a very obvious chip on his shoulder, however, and spoke a little about his anger towards the media at TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter.

“Where is my title shot? Where are all my things that should be “owed” to me? You owe nothing. You have to earn it, ”said Ferguson (transcribed via TheBodyLock). “And I earn my way to victory every time. But nobody speaks. You’re not reporting because Conor is paying you [McGregor]. You’re getting paid by Proper Twelve and all that other bullsh * t.

“You have this damned facade over your face. You don’t want to speak for me and say, “Give Tony the goddamn title shot.” You have tons of time to talk to Dana [White] but you don’t speak for me You watch me get fucked left and right by my old management companies. Nobody says it’s right, but here I am saving the damn day [at UFC 249] and make sure everyone in the world has entertainment and then take heat and say, ‘Why didn’t you win?’ “

In particular, Ferguson felt he (and other athletes like his opponent) have been overlooked despite their success, and he believes it is up to the media to speak up.

“I would just say stop kissing that much ass,” Ferguson explained. “Say Conor’s name. I’ll be real – the guy hasn’t participated in how long? They say there is no known name [in these cards] ‘Cause the name is in your boys’ mouths [is Conor]. You don’t put the other names out there. They don’t give these other athletes like me or Charles Oliveira a chance. You employ people like [Michael] Chandler, who did what for the UFC? Now he has a top 3 position. Get out of here. “

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Briefs, ribs and knockout clips

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Giorgio Petrosyan reads and punishes his opponent:

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Midnight Music: In the late ’70s, Nigerian William Onyeabor produced some of the coolest call and response soul / funk / afrobeats of all time. His music did not become particularly well known to western audiences until 2014 when a super group of stars like David Byrne and Damon Albarn toured and played his music.

Sleep well maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.