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Some kids picked the wrong house to prank after former UFC champion Sean Strickland showed off security footage from his home where he brandished a handgun to greet them.

Strickland posted the footage on Instagram on Wednesday along with a caption that described the incident, where it appears some locals were playing the age-old game of “ding-dong ditch,” which requires ringing a doorbell or knocking on someone’s door and then fleeing before they can answer.

“It’s 1 a.m. and I get a ring alert,” Strickland wrote on Instagram. “Car pulls [up] and some guys jump out and go to the side of my house, in the process of covering my white ass I hear a bang.

“You guys have a car, it’s Friday a night why aren’t you out trying to get P? Kids these days. All the wrong priorities.”

The video shows the car pulling up outside Strickland’s home and then one person covering their face as the approach the door and it looks like they knock rather loudly before running away again.

The next moment, Strickland walks outside in a bathrobe with a handgun as he casually strolls out to what looks like his front porch.

Obviously nobody was harmed in the incident but Strickland posted the footage as a warning to anyone else crazy enough to approach his house.

“Didn’t see the doorbell alert till after,” Strickland said. “Just so you all know! I get crazy stuff sent to my house.”

Of course, Strickland is no stranger to bizarre happenings outside his home that require him to carry a firearm.

The UFC veteran infamously confronted a man outside his home who was allegedly fleeing from police during a domestic violence incident. Strickland ended up holding the man at gunpoint until police arrived to place him under arrest.

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ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is not thrilled with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson being a sanctioned professional boxing match.

MMA Fighting confirmed with a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) spokesperson on Monday that they have allowed the bout to be a professional contest, counted on both fighters’ pro records. Paul vs. Tyson headlines a massive event on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with the card streaming live on Netflix for subscribers.

The fight serves as Tyson’s first professional bout since losing to Kevin McBride back in 2005.

Smith reacted to the news this week on First Take.

“I’m sad, I’m saddened by it,” Smith said. “I’m disgusted by it. I don’t like it one bit. I’m not taking anything away from the great Mike Tyson, who we all treasure because of the years of greatness he gave us, but he is 57.

“And in Jake Paul’s case, the only real fighter he’s fought has been Tommy Fury, who is not considered in the upper echelon in anybody’s mind. Jake Paul has been training with professional boxing trainers for years … when are you going to get in the ring with a modern day reputable fighter with a big name who isn’t 20-plus years removed from retirement? The only time we’ve seen [Mike Tyson] in the ring in that span is for an exhibition with Roy Jones Jr.

“I mean, c’mon man. Listen, Tyson can hurt anybody … and I’m not dismissing that, but he hasn’t been fighting, and Jake Paul hasn’t fought any real, ranked professional boxers. Why should this be a sanctioned boxing match?”

Per the TDLR, the bout was approved for pro status “with certain waivers,” including the fight happening over eight, two-minute rounds, with both fighters wearing 14-ounce gloves.

While Smith is not in favor of the bout being positioned that way, he does give Paul credit for growing the sport’s fan base. Smith also wants Paul to choose a lane when it comes to his continued growth as a boxer.

“I like Jake Paul, and I appreciate what he does for the sport of boxing in terms of bringing attention to the sport, and showing you can do it promoting yourself as opposed to being at the mercy of promoters,” Smith explained. “The flip side to it, however, is that he keeps telling us how serious he’s taking this, and how bad he wants it. Well, OK, if you want the money, man, please, keep doing your thing.

“But if it’s not just about that, and if it’s bout you wanting to elevate your level, then you’ve got to get in the ring with somebody of your ilk, your age, your size — because he’s fought dudes who are smaller than him, by the way, and stuff like that. You got to do that.

“I’m saying, how about fighting lesser guys who are challengers to see how you measure up against them? Nobody’s asking him to go in the ring with some Canelo [Alvarez], [Dmitry] Bivol, or a [Artur] Beterbiev, or somebody like that. Nobody’s asking him to do that, but you could get in the ring with dudes who are actually fighting professionally in the modern day era.”

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Earlier on Wednesday (May 1, 2024), news released that Ryan Garcia flunked two separate Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) drug tests, which took place before and after his boxing match with Devin Haney. Garcia tested positive for Ostarine, a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) that helps build muscle. He’s not the first in combat sports athlete to pop for Ostarine, joining combat sports stars like Sean O’Malley. In Garcia’s case, he still can request his B sample be tested.

“King” went online almost immediately after news broke to declare his innocence, cite a grand conspiracy, and generally label the tests fake news. Now, Haney has also issued a statement, and he’s understandably bothered to lose his undefeated record (for now) to an allegedly juiced up opponent.

“We learned about this situation not too long ago,” Haney’s statement to ESPN reads. “And it’s unfortunate Ryan cheated and disrespected both the fans and the sport of boxing by fighting dirty and breaking positive not once, but twice. I’ve always been an advocate for clean fighting and this is an example of such. Ryan owes the fans ana apology, and by his recent tweet, he still thinks this is a joke. We pput our lives on the line to entertain people for a living. You don’t play boxing.

“This puts the fight in a completely different light. Despite the disadvantage, I still fought on my shield and got back up! People die in this sport. This isn’t a joking matter.”

In addition, the New York Athletic Commission issued its own statement, signaling that the commission was in touch with VADA and would review the findings as the situation continues to develop.

Before fully throwing Garcia under the bus, it’s important to note that Ostarine has been found in tainted supplements before, and there’s always the chance that his B sample comes back clean. Until then, however, the situation doesn’t look great for Garcia, who might see the biggest win of his career overturned.

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Kurt Holobaugh fights are usually pretty fun.

Alright, I’m now fully convinced Merab Dvalishvili is Mexican after all.

Sean Strickland hates flags.

I specifically remember being like 13 years old and having a really hard time opening a coconut with a hammer.

Did I stumble back into 2011? Since when does Nick Diaz look so fit? Book him versus Tony Ferguson before reality returns.

Some throwback scrambles between Diego Sanchez and Karo Parisyan:

Slips, rips, and KO clips

The elbow giveth, the elbow taketh away.

I would agree with Frank Mir here. That’s a solid knockdown, but Reece seemed to still be aware enough to defend himself and was working to stand.

It’s always interesting when an MMA fighter who wasn’t particularly good at boxing in the cage transitions to actual boxing.

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Pushing someone and then standing there with your hands down is asking for a concussion.

Midnight Music: Indie, 2006

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

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On the third episode of UFC 301 Embedded, Steve Erceg wins over the locals of Rio de Janeiro, Karolina Kowalkiewicz catches some rays, Alexandre Pantoja comes face to face with his challenger for the first time, and more.

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The final press conference for the Alvarez vs. Munguia fight took place on Wednesday in Las Vegas. Canelo Alvarez, the undisputed super middleweight champion, put his four world championships on the line against Jaime Munguia at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday.

Alvarez’ former promoter turned enemy Oscar De La Hoya was there to support Munguia and laid into Alvarez during the press conference.  The two had a heated exchange that could have turned physical.   

“I just said the truth.  That’s it.  People don’t like hearing the truth,” De La Hoya said as he was leaving Wednesday’s press conference.  “I was ready, clinched fist and all.”  

Hear everything De La Hoya had to say moments after the altercation.   

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