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Looking At Your Social Media

Looking at the Social Media Accounts of fighters for Fight For It 25

The Art of Combat Business — Why Fighters (and Artists) “Hate Money”

In this episode, we peel back the curtain on the painful truth: talent alone doesn’t pay the bills. Fighters, artists, musicians, entertainers, and athletes spend years perfecting their craft, pouring heart and soul into the performance — only to leave the business side on the table. The result? Masterpieces hidden from the world, highlight-reel knockouts with no audience, and careers that stall out before they ever take off.

Today's News

News Topics
Conor McGregor drops out of the Irish presidential race (
Justin Gaethje & Michael Chandler appear to bury the hatchet—photos of them golfing together surfaced on social.
Khamzat Chimaev shares a takedown “how-to”—clips/interviews laying out his punch-to-shot setups circulated this week. 
McGregor says his comeback will be at the UFC’s White House card (his words; event buzz is ongoing).
Nate Diaz calls out Terence Crawford—and gets roasted across X.

Recap of Weekend Fights

UFC Noche 
At Noche UFC, Diego Lopes and Jean Silva delivered a fast-paced featherweight clash where Lopes’ composure and skill ultimately shined. In the first round, Lopes controlled the grappling and landed sharp elbows that cut Silva, forcing the younger fighter to fight from behind. Silva came out aggressive in Round 2 with flurries and a flying knee, but his rush left an opening that Lopes exploited with a perfectly timed spinning elbow that dropped him. Lopes swarmed with ground-and-pound until the referee stepped in at 4:48 of the second round, earning a TKO win that cemented his status as a rising contender.
 
Crawford vs Canelo
Terence “Bud” Crawford pulled off a stunning upset to defeat Canelo Álvarez by unanimous decision, claiming the undisputed super-middleweight championship. In a grueling 12-round fight at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Crawford used speed, sharp counter-punching, and defensive movement to neutralize Canelo’s power and aggression. The judges scored the bout 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113 in his favor. With this victory, Crawford becomes the first male boxer in the modern four-belt era to hold undisputed titles in three different weight classes
 

Canelo vs Crawford / Fight For It 25

Boxing’s dream fight. Two pound-for-pound kings, two contrasting stories: the bigger, iron-chinned Mexican destroyer vs. the slick, surgical switch-hitter from Omaha.
Imagine the night: Canelo stalking, ripping hooks to the body. Crawford downloading, adjusting, countering. Round by round, the weight of history and power collides with skill and adaptability.
 
No matter who your pick is, this is the type of mega matchup that reminds us why boxing still fuels imagination.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Becoming a disciple of yourself, Your World and The World

Trust your training by becoming a disciple of yourself—study your strengths and weaknesses honestly in each moment, whether you’re in the heat of a fight or simply walking through the park. Discipline isn’t about forcing outcomes, it’s about awareness—accepting the situation as it is and applying the response it calls for. Just as an echo reflects sound without hesitation, let your actions reflect the truth of your training without doubt or delay. In every environment, your posture, position, timing, distance, and balance are already within you; trust them, and you will move with clarity and confidence.

MAD Storm / Fantasy Booking

Bryan Battle vs. Impa Kasanganay II – The Pro Sequel
 
Years later, the picture looks much different. Bryan Battle, “The Butcher,” became The Ultimate Fighter winner, headlining UFC cards, showing sharpened striking and a relentless engine. Kasanganay, “Tshilobo,” carved his own lane, from the UFC spotlight to PFL championship gold, proving himself one of the most adaptive athletes on the scene. Both men learned how to deal with defeat, sharpened their skills against killers, and carried themselves back into relevance with a champion’s mindset.

August 2025 P4P Rankings

Sure thing — here’s the cleaned-up list with corrected Tapology spellings, just the names:
Jonathan Martin
Tommy Cuozzi
Shameek Harvey  / Tommy Gant
Trukon Carson
Brent Williams
Alpha Strout
Josh Motsinger / Paul Carson
Jake Valdes / Niko Petrides
Cody Noel
Tavon Pierce / Upright Odoemena
 
Womens P4P
 
 1. Morelia Trinidad
 2. Willow Liles
 3. Terri Redmond
 4. Leilani Hodgens
 5. Rachel Beauchamp
 6. Wendy Anundson
 7. Hannah Preservati
 8. Hannah Ross
 9. Gracie Grecco
10. Sosha Sullivan
 
Men's Amateur P4P
1. Trey Rhodes2. Osvaldo Gonzalez3. Moo Soe /Julian Nieto4. Corbin Manley  5.  Nayshawn Jenkins6. Noah Starowitz /Sam Cleary7. Pais Bros8.  Daniel Wilkins9.  Dylan Villan Williams10. Yasine Fondo
 

UFC Paris Recap / Low Performers

UFC Paris delivered one of the most action-packed cards of the year, with a mix of technical masterclasses, highlight-reel knockouts, and emotional moments that left the French crowd roaring from start to finish. The main event saw hometown hero Nassourdine Imavov rise to the occasion, outclassing Caio Borralho across five rounds. His calm, disciplined striking and airtight defense proved why he’s now firmly in line for a middleweight title shot, and the energy in the Accor Arena confirmed just how big a star he’s becoming on the European stage.

MAD Coach Demarco Chop It Up

Sometimes it's not the kicks and punches that make the difference in a martial art training session.