Friday Links: Chael Sonnen Not Fighting for a Title Shot After All, James Irvin Signs With Bellator, And the Worst Planet Fitness Video Ever


(UFC yearbook photo of the day: Alexander Gustafsson, tall kid. Click for full-size image. I especially like how the teacher is rocking an Armani Exchange t-shirt on picture day. #Sweden / Photo via Sherdog forums)

UFC 175’s Sonnen vs. Belfort Targeted for Middleweight, Title Stakes Clarified (MMAJunkie)

Fight Booking Funny Business at Xplode Fight Series (BloodyElbow)

James Irvin Signs With Bellator, Will Face Brennan Ward on 9/5 (Sherdog)

The 8 Craziest MMA Viral Videos of 1st Half of 2014 (BleacherReport)

Luke Cummo Is Still Making Incoherent YouTube Videos (YouTube)

Funniest Senior Yearbook Quotes of All Time (PopHangover)

16 Photos of Rachel Ann Mullins — Actress, Model, and ‘Entourage’ Sushi Girl (HolyTaco)

New Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer’s Craziest Moments (TerezOwens)

10 of the Absolute Worst Fast Food Choices You Can Make (EveryJoe)

The Sexiest Female Sports Reporters of All Time (Ranker)

People Left Hanging: 20 Awesome GIFs (OfficiallyFun)

Disable Cable: The Five Best Streaming Devices (HiConsumption)

Hana Jirickova Lookin’ Hot in a Bathing Suit (DrunkenStepfather)

Fat Guy at Planet Fitness Works Out While Eating Pizza Because He’s a Goddamn Hero (Guyism)


(UFC yearbook photo of the day: Alexander Gustafsson, tall kid. Click for full-size image. I especially like how the teacher is rocking an Armani Exchange t-shirt on picture day. #Sweden / Photo via Sherdog forums)

UFC 175′s Sonnen vs. Belfort Targeted for Middleweight, Title Stakes Clarified (MMAJunkie)

Fight Booking Funny Business at Xplode Fight Series (BloodyElbow)

James Irvin Signs With Bellator, Will Face Brennan Ward on 9/5 (Sherdog)

The 8 Craziest MMA Viral Videos of 1st Half of 2014 (BleacherReport)

Luke Cummo Is Still Making Incoherent YouTube Videos (YouTube)

Funniest Senior Yearbook Quotes of All Time (PopHangover)

16 Photos of Rachel Ann Mullins — Actress, Model, and ‘Entourage’ Sushi Girl (HolyTaco)

New Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer’s Craziest Moments (TerezOwens)

10 of the Absolute Worst Fast Food Choices You Can Make (EveryJoe)

The Sexiest Female Sports Reporters of All Time (Ranker)

People Left Hanging: 20 Awesome GIFs (OfficiallyFun)

Disable Cable: The Five Best Streaming Devices (HiConsumption)

Hana Jirickova Lookin’ Hot in a Bathing Suit (DrunkenStepfather)

Fat Guy at Planet Fitness Works Out While Eating Pizza Because He’s a Goddamn Hero (Guyism)

Wednesday Links: Travis Browne’s Anti-Wrestling Elbows, Details on TUF: Latin America, The World’s Most Violent Plants + More

(“And after your opponent hits the ground, make sure you walk away with your arms raised, like you just performed the world’s greatest magic trick.” / Funny stuff from Mixed Martial Animations)

A Cheerful Nick Diaz Reacts to the News of Shogun Rua’s Mugging in Brazil (PopCandiesTV)

Hector Lombard ‘Not Impressed’ by Fellow UFC Contender Matt Brown (MMAJunkie)

Jason DeLucia vs. Trent Jenkins: Previously Unseen Alternate Bout From UFC 1 (YouTube)

Managers Express Concerns Over Bellator’s Sticky Contracts (BloodyElbow)

Rosters, Start Date For TUF: Latin America Revealed (FiveOuncesofPain)

TJ Dillashaw Hitting Pads on an Airplane (UFC Instagram)

The 2014 NBA Playoff Coaches and Their Serial Killer Equivalents (HolyTaco)

Meet Cherie DeVille: Adult Film Star, Gamer and Doctor (EveryJoe)

What Your Choice of Social Media Says About You (Guyism)

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the ‘Wolfenstein’ Series? (EscapistMagazine)

Bras Optional — 41 Photos (Radass)

The World’s Most Violent Plants (Ranker)

Tetyana Veryovkina: Lingerie Model of the Day (DrunkenStepfather)

Not My Best Day: The Friend Zone (PopHangover)


(“And after your opponent hits the ground, make sure you walk away with your arms raised, like you just performed the world’s greatest magic trick.” / Funny stuff from Mixed Martial Animations)

A Cheerful Nick Diaz Reacts to the News of Shogun Rua’s Mugging in Brazil (PopCandiesTV)

Hector Lombard ‘Not Impressed’ by Fellow UFC Contender Matt Brown (MMAJunkie)

Jason DeLucia vs. Trent Jenkins: Previously Unseen Alternate Bout From UFC 1 (YouTube)

Managers Express Concerns Over Bellator’s Sticky Contracts (BloodyElbow)

Rosters, Start Date For TUF: Latin America Revealed (FiveOuncesofPain)

TJ Dillashaw Hitting Pads on an Airplane (UFC Instagram)

The 2014 NBA Playoff Coaches and Their Serial Killer Equivalents (HolyTaco)

Meet Cherie DeVille: Adult Film Star, Gamer and Doctor (EveryJoe)

What Your Choice of Social Media Says About You (Guyism)

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the ‘Wolfenstein’ Series? (EscapistMagazine)

Bras Optional — 41 Photos (Radass)

The World’s Most Violent Plants (Ranker)

Tetyana Veryovkina: Lingerie Model of the Day (DrunkenStepfather)

Not My Best Day: The Friend Zone (PopHangover)

Wednesday Links: How to Box Like Nick Diaz, Disturbing ‘Fight Church’ Allegations, The NFL Lightens Up on Weed + More

(Ten common Nick Diaz boxing combinations, illustrated with fight footage. Very cool. / Props: Julian Bati via Reddit MMA)

Ugly Sex Abuse & Cover-Up Allegations Dog ‘Fight Church’ Pastor (BloodyElbow)

NSAC Approves Licenses for Chael Sonnen, Dan Henderson (MMAFighting)

Joe Lauzon’s Son Born With Cancer, But Four-Month-Old Joey ‘Responding Very Well’ Following Chemotherapy (MMAMania)

MMA Bill Passes New York State Senate, Heads to State Assembly for Fifth Straight Year (Sherdog)

Young Joe Rogan (CP tumblr)

Yard Fight of the Day: First It Was a Shovel, Now It’s a Scooter (BREAK)

13 Tiny Bikinis That Are Barely Doing Their Jobs (HolyTaco)

New NFL Policy To Raise Marijuana Testing Threshold, Reduce Penalties (ESPN)

34 People Who Are Literally Too Stupid to Insult (PopHangover)

The Worst Superhero Performances on Film (Ranker)

Emily Ratajkowski Wants To Show You These Pictures (BoredomBase)

27 Photos of Liu Bolin, The Human Chameleon (OfficiallyFun)

Calling for Backup: The 8 Best External Hard Drives (HiConsumption)

How to Dress Like Bruce Springsteen (MadeMan)


(Ten common Nick Diaz boxing combinations, illustrated with fight footage. Very cool. / Props: Julian Bati via Reddit MMA)

Ugly Sex Abuse & Cover-Up Allegations Dog ‘Fight Church’ Pastor (BloodyElbow)

NSAC Approves Licenses for Chael Sonnen, Dan Henderson (MMAFighting)

Joe Lauzon’s Son Born With Cancer, But Four-Month-Old Joey ‘Responding Very Well’ Following Chemotherapy (MMAMania)

MMA Bill Passes New York State Senate, Heads to State Assembly for Fifth Straight Year (Sherdog)

Young Joe Rogan (CP tumblr)

Yard Fight of the Day: First It Was a Shovel, Now It’s a Scooter (BREAK)

13 Tiny Bikinis That Are Barely Doing Their Jobs (HolyTaco)

New NFL Policy To Raise Marijuana Testing Threshold, Reduce Penalties (ESPN)

34 People Who Are Literally Too Stupid to Insult (PopHangover)

The Worst Superhero Performances on Film (Ranker)

Emily Ratajkowski Wants To Show You These Pictures (BoredomBase)

27 Photos of Liu Bolin, The Human Chameleon (OfficiallyFun)

Calling for Backup: The 8 Best External Hard Drives (HiConsumption)

How to Dress Like Bruce Springsteen (MadeMan)

Wednesday Links: Tito Ortiz Gets Probation for DUI, Lawler vs. Ellenberger Subject to Enhanced Drug Testing, Tiny Hamsters Eating Tiny Burritos + More


(Gervinho: The lovechild of Tyra Banks and Klingon Worf. Check out more awful soccer hairstyles at HolyTaco.com.)

Some must-see content from our friends and partners. Worth your clicks, or your money back…

Musing on Jon Jones’ Greatness: The Martial Arts of a Middle Child (BloodyElbow)

Tito Ortiz Pleads No-Contest to DUI, Gets Probation and Fines (MMAJunkie)

Robbie Lawler, Jake Ellenberger to Undergo Enhanced Drug Testing Program Ahead of UFC 173 (ESPN)

Video: Watch Melvin Manhoef Knock Out Cyborg Santos at Their Gringo Super Fight Rematch (MMAMania)

The Details of Alexander Gustaffson’s Past Are Coming Out, And Boy Are They Ugly (RedditMMA)

Chuck Liddell’s Latest Duralast Commercial Is Even More Ridiculous Than the Last One (MMAConvert)

How to Comment on Video Game Websites: A Flowchart (GameFront)

44 Celebs and Their Porn Star Counterparts (Ranker)

Vanity License Plates that Scream “I’m a Douche Bag” (EveryJoe)

25 Albums Every Man Should Own (MadeMan)

Not My Best Day #6: In Which Georgie Gets Dumped And Doesn’t Take It Too Well (PopHangover)

21 Women Who Immediately Regretted Their Tramp Stamp (Guyism)

Soundtrack Studies: ‘Judgment Night’ (ScreenJunkies)

The 5 Most Controversial Comic Book Heroes (DoubleViking)

Tiny Hamsters Eating Tiny Burritos. Trust Me. (YouTube)


(Gervinho: The lovechild of Tyra Banks and Klingon Worf. Check out more awful soccer hairstyles at HolyTaco.com.)

Some must-see content from our friends and partners. Worth your clicks, or your money back…

Musing on Jon Jones’ Greatness: The Martial Arts of a Middle Child (BloodyElbow)

Tito Ortiz Pleads No-Contest to DUI, Gets Probation and Fines (MMAJunkie)

Robbie Lawler, Jake Ellenberger to Undergo Enhanced Drug Testing Program Ahead of UFC 173 (ESPN)

Video: Watch Melvin Manhoef Knock Out Cyborg Santos at Their Gringo Super Fight Rematch (MMAMania)

The Details of Alexander Gustaffson’s Past Are Coming Out, And Boy Are They Ugly (RedditMMA)

Chuck Liddell’s Latest Duralast Commercial Is Even More Ridiculous Than the Last One (MMAConvert)

How to Comment on Video Game Websites: A Flowchart (GameFront)

44 Celebs and Their Porn Star Counterparts (Ranker)

Vanity License Plates that Scream “I’m a Douche Bag” (EveryJoe)

25 Albums Every Man Should Own (MadeMan)

Not My Best Day #6: In Which Georgie Gets Dumped And Doesn’t Take It Too Well (PopHangover)

21 Women Who Immediately Regretted Their Tramp Stamp (Guyism)

Soundtrack Studies: ‘Judgment Night’ (ScreenJunkies)

The 5 Most Controversial Comic Book Heroes (DoubleViking)

Tiny Hamsters Eating Tiny Burritos. Trust Me. (YouTube)

Wednesday Links: MMA GIF of the Year Candidate, Gerald Harris Calls It Quits, Controversial Movie Posters + More


(GIF of the Year? GIF of the Year. Props: @MasatoToys)

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UFC/WSOF Veteran Gerald Harris Announces His Retirement (Facebook)

Wanderlei Silva Calls Chael Sonnen a ‘Racist,’ Says He ‘Doesn’t Deserve Our Respect’ (BloodyElbow)

After Recent Losses, Michael Bisping and Brad Tavares Campaign for UFC Fight (MMAJunkie)

UFC on Fox 11 Ratings Adjusted up to 2.5 Million Viewers (MMAPayout)

Jake Shields Responds to UFC Release, Dana White’s Criticism: ‘I Guess You Have to Justify It Somehow’ (MMAFighting)

UFC on FOX 11 Slo-Mo Phantom Cam Highlights (YouTube)

Which Action Star Would You Want to Back You in a Fight? (Ranker)

Classic Crush: 27 Photos of Nancy Cameron, ’70s Playboy Playmate (HolyTaco)

The 10 Most Controversial Movie Posters of All Time (DoubleViking)

Not My Best Day: Coachella Aftermath (PopHangover)

The 12 Coolest Subways in the World (HiConsumption)

Why Dragon Age 2 is Great and What Inquisition Can Learn From It (GameFront)

8 Surprising Facts About ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ (Teen)

These 14 Celebrities Have Astonishing Historical Lookalikes (EveryJoe)


(GIF of the Year? GIF of the Year. Props: @MasatoToys)

Some must-see content from our bros around the blogosphere. Thanks for your support!

UFC/WSOF Veteran Gerald Harris Announces His Retirement (Facebook)

Wanderlei Silva Calls Chael Sonnen a ‘Racist,’ Says He ‘Doesn’t Deserve Our Respect’ (BloodyElbow)

After Recent Losses, Michael Bisping and Brad Tavares Campaign for UFC Fight (MMAJunkie)

UFC on Fox 11 Ratings Adjusted up to 2.5 Million Viewers (MMAPayout)

Jake Shields Responds to UFC Release, Dana White’s Criticism: ‘I Guess You Have to Justify It Somehow’ (MMAFighting)

UFC on FOX 11 Slo-Mo Phantom Cam Highlights (YouTube)

Which Action Star Would You Want to Back You in a Fight? (Ranker)

Classic Crush: 27 Photos of Nancy Cameron, ’70s Playboy Playmate (HolyTaco)

The 10 Most Controversial Movie Posters of All Time (DoubleViking)

Not My Best Day: Coachella Aftermath (PopHangover)

The 12 Coolest Subways in the World (HiConsumption)

Why Dragon Age 2 is Great and What Inquisition Can Learn From It (GameFront)

8 Surprising Facts About ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ (Teen)

These 14 Celebrities Have Astonishing Historical Lookalikes (EveryJoe)

Friday Link Dump: Fighters Who Hung On Too Long, The Haters’ Guide to UFC on FOX 11, Embarrassing Ankle-Breaker Gifs + More

(Today’s UFC on FOX 11: Browne vs. Werdum weigh-ins via the UFC’s Youtube channel)

One Does Not Simply Go to the Ground With Imanari  (CagePotato.tumblr)

The Short List: Fighters Who Hung On Too Long (MMAJunkie)

What Has the Media Done With Vitor Belfort? (MMAFighting)

The Haters’ Guide to UFC on Fox 11 (BloodyElbow)

Travis Browne and the 5 Most Exciting Heavyweights in the UFC (Bleacher Report)

21 Humans Who Make Being Human Look Really, Really Hard (PopHangover)

Babes of Yore: Sexy Actresses in Their 40s and 50s Who Still Got It (HolyTaco)

Former Knick Larry Hughes Questioned in Sexual Assault Investigation (EveryJoe)

The Most Embarrassing Ankle-Breakers of the 2013-14 NBA Season in GIFs (Complex)

The Ultimate Public Access TV Pranks Compilation (WorldWideInterweb)

The History of Easter Eggs (Escapist)

The Full ‘Rover’ Trailer Has More Sweat, Dirt, And Gunplay. Yes, Please. (FilmDrunk)

The 50 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Movies of All Time (HiConsumption)


(Today’s UFC on FOX 11: Browne vs. Werdum weigh-ins via the UFC’s Youtube channel)

One Does Not Simply Go to the Ground With Imanari  (CagePotato.tumblr)

The Short List: Fighters Who Hung On Too Long (MMAJunkie)

What Has the Media Done With Vitor Belfort? (MMAFighting)

The Haters’ Guide to UFC on Fox 11 (BloodyElbow)

Travis Browne and the 5 Most Exciting Heavyweights in the UFC (Bleacher Report)

21 Humans Who Make Being Human Look Really, Really Hard (PopHangover)

Babes of Yore: Sexy Actresses in Their 40s and 50s Who Still Got It (HolyTaco)

Former Knick Larry Hughes Questioned in Sexual Assault Investigation (EveryJoe)

The Most Embarrassing Ankle-Breakers of the 2013-14 NBA Season in GIFs (Complex)

The Ultimate Public Access TV Pranks Compilation (WorldWideInterweb)

The History of Easter Eggs (Escapist)

The Full ‘Rover’ Trailer Has More Sweat, Dirt, And Gunplay. Yes, Please. (FilmDrunk)

The 50 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Movies of All Time (HiConsumption)