Noah Roberts46 said:For me, losing Franjo would be the biggest hit. It doesn't matter where he lands; you lose the best HW fighter of his generation, and potentially the greatest knockout artist in MMA history. He was the guy they were trying to build into their own Mike Tyson. What kind of loss is that for the organization? 🍿
Exactly. He looks like a superhero, has a compelling backstory, and zero scandals. The UFC claims they're worth billions, yet their HW champion leaves because he's unhappy. It’s completely surreal.
Roger Mendoza422 said:I was reading today that Soldic wants to move to the UFC. Maybe he's a fool too.
Actually, Dijaković mentioned that Robo has one fight left on his contract and wants to join a major organization with 3 letters, though he didn't specify which one...
Everyone assumes it's the UFC, but it might not be. My money is on the PFL. He could go there and pick up a million or two, similar to what Delija was making last year...
"We are looking at the most severe type of political corruption imaginable, with the Prime Minister sitting right at the top. For five years, he and his inner circle operated with one goal in mind: funneling illegal funds, laundering income, and using those proceeds to bankroll their own political party."
So, please don't try to tell me the Republican Party isn't just as much of a criminal enterprise.
Honestly, everyone is overreacting. This moderator is perfectly professional and fair; there is absolutely no connection here to censorship, vendettas, or any of that nonsense.
I don't necessarily agree with everything Andrea says—and we don't have to—so I certainly haven't felt any special treatment when expressing different views.
Compared to the chaos during the migrant crisis back in late 2015, this is nothing more than a drop in the bucket.
For context, Huklek described his opponent as being very "slippery," which in our local slang implies someone who is elusive, tough, and difficult to pin down.
It didn't take long for the trashy media outlets across the border to spin this into nonsense, claiming the "American was overly emotional and insulting." Just typical nonsense.
brisktrucker51 said:Sorry if this is a bit off-topic, but we just snagged our first medal in Tokyo. Mateja Jelić took home at least a silver in Taekwondo, in the 67 kg division.🎉
Since we are already straying from the main subject (and there isn't much else happening here right now), let's add another update: Toni Kanaet won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games in the under 80kg category.
bluecyclist64 said:So, just because he made you lose interest in history, you're deciding he's a bad moderator? From what I can see, most of you lack any actual substance behind these complaints—unless there are a few exceptions I haven't noticed.
Several colleagues have laid out a series of proofs, and I can back almost all of them up. Regardless, I have no intention of justifying myself to you.
I agree that this fight needs to happen. It would finally answer whether Ruiz is truly hungry again or if Wilder has completely lost his edge. Unfortunately, boxing isn't like the UFC; it’s often plagued by politics, dodging tough opponents, and endless calculations.
I find this situation quite peculiar myself. I follow a few specific users on Reddit because their perspectives are insightful, so you naturally start to notice their post counts over time. Lately, some have become less active—perhaps their last contribution was months ago—and then you suddenly notice their total number of posts steadily declining.
Is it possible the site is simply archiving older content, or perhaps certain legacy threads are being deleted, causing many users to abruptly lose about ten posts at once?
Samuel Scott54 said:Mike Tyson was never known for his intellect. As a kid, he thought he could take down a gorilla in a cage. A male gorilla would kill any man.
Boxers generally lack foresight, especially that old guard like Tyson who cashed out early. For them, the brain is just an ornament.
Today, the landscape has shifted. Fighters like Fury and Joshua are on a different level compared to Mike; they possess actual academic depth.
Even when Vučić secures over 50% of the vote in Mexico during both parliamentary and presidential elections, it isn't an indicator of competent leadership or progress for society. It simply means he knows how to manipulate the most gullible segments of the population—it’s the exact same playbook used by the Republican Party here.
I have never met two people in my life who identify as Republican without them being, at the very least, incredibly dim-witted.
Ultimately, everyone uses the same tired script: the Republican Party equals Harmon, while the Democratic Party represents communists and secret agents. That is all they need to win.
Honestly, it’s frustrating. You ask one simple question and get a lecture on lawn care, lazy spouses, chopping wood, or some nonsense about common sense instead.
It’s ridiculous. You used to be able to find people here who actually provided useful, direct information, but now it’s just a bunch of mindless chatter.
I'm done. As far as I'm concerned, I'm locking my account and walking away...
Thomas Cook said:What I’m trying to get at is that stress just makes that neck injury feel so much worse. It causes all those muscles to tighten up, which just cranks the pain up a notch. If you could find a way to relax, you'd definitely feel some relief. You probably won't ever totally get rid of it, but if you can dial it down, it'll be way easier to get through your day. Just stick to whatever exercises actually make you feel better. Don't go overboard all at once—just do a little bit every day. That was my experience; decompression really did the trick for me. Honestly, since you had those impacts, you should probably get some scans done to make sure things aren't messed up. Either way, finding a way to unwind, whether it's through exercise or something else, will help your neck function more normally.
It’s a bit of a catch-22 being an IT-evac; sitting is part of the job description, but I always make time for stretching. Even with this lifestyle, I stay relatively flexible—I can still pull off a split, which isn't easy, I'll admit.
Looking at these symptoms, I share quite a few: difficulty concentrating, lack of motivation, fatigue, swallowing issues, and muscle and joint pain. I'd also add excessive sweating in certain situations. My doctor didn't give me a specific diagnosis, but during my ultrasound, everything looked normal in terms of size and structure, aside from those antibodies.
Thomas Cook said:Everyone handles life's curveballs differently. I lost my mom really early on, and it was just me, my sister, and my old man—who, before she passed, drank everything away until we were left with nothing. I won't even get into the details of how hard that was. I've lived through the highs and the absolute lows, so I totally get where you're coming from. Everyone here is telling you to just relax because there are plenty of things you just can't control. You'll only make things worse by fighting them. You have to accept that some things are out of your hands and life just keeps moving whether you're ready or not. Also, you mentioned those thyroid issues—that can definitely spike your anxiety levels. It causes your neck muscles to tighten up, which puts pressure on your veins. Then, when you finally sit down to rest, all those muscles and vessels in your neck just start twitching. My family always asks me why I'm doing that, but I'm not! It just twitches on its own. If you ever took a hard hit to the head, that could have made your neck problems even worse too. As for splitting wood, you're 100% wrong there. I don't know why, but nothing works better for the neck. At least for me, and I've got three messed up discs and damaged nerve roots.
I believe you have been through hell, without a doubt. Look, I am not saying those experiences didn't leave a mark on your mental resilience or create a defensive stance toward the unknown. However, some issues are purely physiological due to physical damage. I cannot simply attribute everything to stress. Stress doesn't cause joint issues out of nowhere; when it comes to the thyroid, I can see the connection, but what you are describing sounds like mechanical damage.
I worked with battle ropes, a sledgehammer hitting a tractor tire, and wall balls at the gym today. It felt incredible—a real rush of positive adrenaline.
I would enjoy it more if my neck and shoulder didn't tighten up with every single movement.
Matthew Bishop44 said:Hey, I didn't say anything mean! Honestly, like 90% of people dealing with anxiety deal with health anxiety too. Just try thinking about your pinky toe for a second and see how fast it starts aching.
That's poor trolling and unnecessary cynicism. Am I supposed to believe I just imagined my knee issues, my thyroid antibodies, and the physical altercation I went through?
This isn't a joke forum. If you don't have anything substantive or intelligent to contribute, it's better to stay silent.
Matthew Bishop44 said:Honestly, it sounds like anxiety mixed with health anxiety. You're only 26, man, and you're already stressing out about brain issues? I think you might be hyper-focusing on every little sensation in your body too much, and that just makes all the muscle tension way worse.
I think the anxiety part is accurate. It stems from massive stress—my parents were murdered when I was a kid, and ten years later, the legal battle started. There have been investigations, trials, one thing after another. We just saw our first acquittal, then a conviction, and now we're back to a third round because of some legal technicality.
On top of that, I was physically assaulted just days before my mother had to testify. That kind of trauma leaves its mark.
As for the hypochondria?
The doctors didn't exactly make things up either. They diagnosed me with chondromalacia patellae in my knees and some spinal stenosis in my neck, among other things I can't quite recall...