Drake Riggs
@drakeriggs.bsky.social
Writer. Media. Dudeguy. | https://linktr.ee/DrakeRiggs
Michael Bisping knows a thing or two about dealing with severe eye issues... and taking backlash from the fans. So who better to get your advice from if you're Tom Aspinall? My latest - Uncrowned👑
UFC legend Michael Bisping offers Tom Aspinall advice amid 'toxic' noise from MMA fan base
Having experienced severe eye injuries of his own, Bisping warns the UFC heavyweight champ to proceed with caution with how Aspinall handles 2026.
sports.yahoo.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Michael Bisping knows a thing or two about dealing with severe eye issues... and taking backlash from the fans. So who better to get your advice from if you're Tom Aspinall? My latest - Uncrowned👑
After a lengthy break, UFC 324 is just about here to start 2026 in style. One can hope, anyway.
It's a solid card top to bottom for the Paramount era launch... but will the night belong to Justin Garthje or Paddy Pimblett?
👑Uncrowned:
It's a solid card top to bottom for the Paramount era launch... but will the night belong to Justin Garthje or Paddy Pimblett?
👑Uncrowned:
UFC 324 predictions: Will Justin Gaethje spoil the Paddy Pimblett party?
UFC 324 kicks off the UFC on Paramount era, headlined by a big interim lightweight title tilt between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett.
sports.yahoo.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:22 PM
After a lengthy break, UFC 324 is just about here to start 2026 in style. One can hope, anyway.
It's a solid card top to bottom for the Paramount era launch... but will the night belong to Justin Garthje or Paddy Pimblett?
👑Uncrowned:
It's a solid card top to bottom for the Paramount era launch... but will the night belong to Justin Garthje or Paddy Pimblett?
👑Uncrowned:
How's it going over in the Sky that is Blue?
January 8, 2026 at 6:17 AM
How's it going over in the Sky that is Blue?
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@drakeriggs.bsky.social did a wonderful job with this! I get that seeing the word MMA might scare a lot of people, but this was before it became the sport of global fascism. Smackgirl was a very special promotion during a special time for a lot of fans.
sports.yahoo.com/mma/article/...
sports.yahoo.com/mma/article/...
'It was just meant to be': How Japan's most fearless women (and MySpace) helped Smackgirl shape MMA's future
In 2001, women's MMA was more of an idea than a full-fledged sport — especially out east. But that changed with one promotion that dared to go against the grain.
sports.yahoo.com
May 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
@drakeriggs.bsky.social did a wonderful job with this! I get that seeing the word MMA might scare a lot of people, but this was before it became the sport of global fascism. Smackgirl was a very special promotion during a special time for a lot of fans.
sports.yahoo.com/mma/article/...
sports.yahoo.com/mma/article/...
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Deep analysis podcast
@drakeriggs.bsky.social and I breakdown all the small details in this prelim fight
youtu.be/atpxSFUzlxc?...
@drakeriggs.bsky.social and I breakdown all the small details in this prelim fight
youtu.be/atpxSFUzlxc?...
Noche UFC: Lopes vs Silva | Tatiana Suarez vs Amanda Lemos FULL ANALYSIS | Phantom Punch Podcast 6
YouTube video by Phantom Punch Breakdowns
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September 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Deep analysis podcast
@drakeriggs.bsky.social and I breakdown all the small details in this prelim fight
youtu.be/atpxSFUzlxc?...
@drakeriggs.bsky.social and I breakdown all the small details in this prelim fight
youtu.be/atpxSFUzlxc?...
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Please read this phenomenal deep dive article on how Smack Girl and how it influenced MMA by
@drakeriggs.bsky.social
This article took years in the making, so please like, share, and tell your friends who aren't into MMA about it.
sports.yahoo.com/mma/article/...
@drakeriggs.bsky.social
This article took years in the making, so please like, share, and tell your friends who aren't into MMA about it.
sports.yahoo.com/mma/article/...
'It was just meant to be': How Japan's most fearless women (and MySpace) helped Smackgirl shape MMA's future
In 2001, women's MMA was more of an idea than a full-fledged sport — especially out east. But that changed with one promotion that dared to go against the grain.
sports.yahoo.com
May 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Please read this phenomenal deep dive article on how Smack Girl and how it influenced MMA by
@drakeriggs.bsky.social
This article took years in the making, so please like, share, and tell your friends who aren't into MMA about it.
sports.yahoo.com/mma/article/...
@drakeriggs.bsky.social
This article took years in the making, so please like, share, and tell your friends who aren't into MMA about it.
sports.yahoo.com/mma/article/...
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Some thoughts on Colby Covington, who created a heel gimmick that nobody really connected with or enjoyed and now has to find a way to keep it going amid mounting losses. sports.yahoo.com/colby-coving...
Colby Covington set out to be the villain, and he succeeded. But that legacy won't be a lasting one
After a UFC Tampa beatdown, Colby Covington’s place seems to increasingly be in the UFC welterweight division’s past.
sports.yahoo.com
December 16, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Some thoughts on Colby Covington, who created a heel gimmick that nobody really connected with or enjoyed and now has to find a way to keep it going amid mounting losses. sports.yahoo.com/colby-coving...
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Got to be a guest on the last episode of Sound and Pound with @drakeriggs.bsky.social
Listen to it on my substack since mma mania is owned by an immature petty jerk who can’t act like a professional.
open.substack.com/pub/phantomp...
Listen to it on my substack since mma mania is owned by an immature petty jerk who can’t act like a professional.
open.substack.com/pub/phantomp...
Sound and Pound Ep 47 by Drake Riggs and Alex Behunin
Support Drake Riggs not the d-bags at mma mania
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November 18, 2024 at 6:26 AM
Got to be a guest on the last episode of Sound and Pound with @drakeriggs.bsky.social
Listen to it on my substack since mma mania is owned by an immature petty jerk who can’t act like a professional.
open.substack.com/pub/phantomp...
Listen to it on my substack since mma mania is owned by an immature petty jerk who can’t act like a professional.
open.substack.com/pub/phantomp...
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Say it with me, kids: When you’re a fight promoter, what’s the biggest fight you’ve ever done? The next one. Always, always the next one.
November 18, 2024 at 2:19 AM
Say it with me, kids: When you’re a fight promoter, what’s the biggest fight you’ve ever done? The next one. Always, always the next one.
What universe are we living in where two Vine kids grow up to professionally set up a boxing match against one of the all-time greats inside an NFL stadium?
November 16, 2024 at 4:55 AM
What universe are we living in where two Vine kids grow up to professionally set up a boxing match against one of the all-time greats inside an NFL stadium?
What's up, birds? Planes? Blues? What are we here? 🤔
February 5, 2024 at 7:42 PM
What's up, birds? Planes? Blues? What are we here? 🤔
I have no idea how to find accounts I want to follow on here but I'm gonna try and post shit anyway. Into the void!
August 29, 2023 at 6:30 AM
I have no idea how to find accounts I want to follow on here but I'm gonna try and post shit anyway. Into the void!
Every episode has been a joy. Cheers to #BROADENEDHORIZIN🇯🇵 30, the biggest yet! Always something new with each. Fun returns plus new faces this time. Enjoy!
Featuring:
- Megumi Fujii
- Patricky Pitbull
- Kanako Murata
- Chihiro Suzuki
ビデオに日本語が含まれるようになりました!
Full: www.mmamania.com/videos/2023/...
Featuring:
- Megumi Fujii
- Patricky Pitbull
- Kanako Murata
- Chihiro Suzuki
ビデオに日本語が含まれるようになりました!
Full: www.mmamania.com/videos/2023/...
August 29, 2023 at 6:28 AM
Every episode has been a joy. Cheers to #BROADENEDHORIZIN🇯🇵 30, the biggest yet! Always something new with each. Fun returns plus new faces this time. Enjoy!
Featuring:
- Megumi Fujii
- Patricky Pitbull
- Kanako Murata
- Chihiro Suzuki
ビデオに日本語が含まれるようになりました!
Full: www.mmamania.com/videos/2023/...
Featuring:
- Megumi Fujii
- Patricky Pitbull
- Kanako Murata
- Chihiro Suzuki
ビデオに日本語が含まれるようになりました!
Full: www.mmamania.com/videos/2023/...
So what is it called when you post on here? A cloud?
August 19, 2023 at 6:21 PM
So what is it called when you post on here? A cloud?