MMA Mania Friday Open Thread: Celebrity deaths and sumo chaos
MMA Mania opened its Friday community forum by asking readers which celebrity death affected them most, kicking off the July 17 open thread with a photo of comedian Robin Williams performing in Atlanta in 1986.
The daily thread, posted by site editor Tim Edwards, offered the usual mix of fight content and off-topic discussion points for the MMA community. Edwards included a clip from Japan's ongoing sumo tournament featuring a clash between Fujiryoga and Takayasu that he described as wild.
Open thread highlights sumo and UFC debate
Beyond the main question, the thread touched on recent MMA talking points, including Kamaru Usman's comments about champion-versus-champion fights and the debate sparked by Usman's face-off with Dricus Du Plessis. Edwards also flagged Amanda Serrano's reported involvement in a TikTok boxing project.
MMA Mania runs these open threads daily to give readers a space for unscripted conversation outside of breaking news and event coverage.
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- MMA Mania — Open Thread, July 17, 2026: Which celeb death hit you the hardest?
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