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November 12th, 2016: Conor McGregor put on one of the greatest performances in MMA history when he dismantled Eddie Alvarez at UFC 205 to become the UFC’s first simultaneous double champ.

After the fight, McGregor was livid that the UFC didn’t have a 2nd belt for him, that led to one of the greatest post fight interviews of all time.

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Usman Nurmagomedov now has quite the track record:

🔻UFC 302: Removed during Islam vs. Poirier for jumping the cage.

🔻UFC Shanghai: Removed after Umar vs. Song Yadong for jumping the cage again.

🔻Abu Dhabi: seemingly jumped Merab Dvalishvili from behind with a crew of roughly 10 guys against Merab and one friend.

For a guy who’s team constantly preaches honor and respect, the irony is pretty damn rich.

And now what happens? We’ve seen the UFC cut ties and avoid fighters for far less. Handing Usman Nurmagomedov a contract after this would be something. But I won’t be surprised one bit if they do it.

So let me get this straight…

Elijah Smith says his manager, Jason House, called to tell him the UFC wouldn't negotiate a new deal before the final fight of his contract, despite being 3-0. Apparently that's only for top-15 fighters now.

And the ONE opponent he was offered? Davey Grant.

Who also happens to be represented by House's agency, Iridium Sports Agency.

"That was the only name I was given."

Here's the kicker: Smith is now 4-0 in the UFC, and THREE of his FOUR opponents have been represented by his own management agency.

The UFC makes the fights. No rule against any of it. But when the call comes 12 weeks out, with one opponent name, who is pushing back for Smith? And who is looking out for Grant?

If my manager took a cut of everything I earn in the Octagon, including discretionary POTN bonuses he did nothing to negotiate, and three of my four fights came against his own clients, I'd start questioning everything he says…including the comment on contract renewals being for ranked fighters only.

But that's just me.

John Morgan about to pop out of nowhere to ask the first question 😂

I truly believe Ciryl Gane is the most naturally gifted all-around athlete in UFC history 👀

Name one fighter that is a better all-around athlete…I’ll wait.

Who else in MMA is 6’5”, 250+ lbs, throwing down windmill dunks, hitting threes over NBA DPOY Rudy Gobert, and taking a flawless first touch before burying a 20 yard volley into the far corner of the net?

And no disrespect to Europeans, but maybe most impressive of all, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen one casually throwing perfect spirals and making one-handed catches like an NFL-ready tight end haha

Love him or hate him, the athleticism is wild.