MMA Mania Asks Fans About Obscure Music Favorites

MMA Mania ran its regular Tuesday open thread asking the combat sports community to name their favorite lesser-known musical acts, according to a post on the site.

Staff writer Tim Edwards kicked off the discussion by sharing his own picks from what he described as world music. Edwards pointed to Altan Urag, a Mongolian group whose work appeared in the 2007 film The Mongol, per the MMA Mania thread.

Edwards Highlights International Acts

Edwards wrote that he recently uncovered Irish roots and has been drawn to international sounds. He included a link to an Altan Urag performance and mentioned his appreciation for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series, according to the post.

The open thread format is a recurring feature at MMA Mania, offering readers a place to discuss topics outside fight news. Edwards has covered combat sports since 2015 and handles live event coverage for the outlet.

The Tuesday edition also included brief mentions of recent UFC storylines, including betting lines for upcoming bouts and comments from Dana White on fighter conduct.

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• MMA Mania — Open Thread, Tuesday, October 27: Tell me an obscure band or artist you love