MMA Mania opens Thursday open thread for July 2, 2026
MMA Mania ran its daily open thread for Thursday, giving readers a space to discuss off-topic matters alongside combat sports updates.
The thread, posted by Tim Edwards, linked to several recent stories on the site. According to MMA Mania, The Ultimate Fighter highlights were available for fans not following the season live, while heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light heavyweight Johnny Walker reportedly has his sights set on Bogdan Guskov at a future event. Diego Lopes, fresh off wins at featherweight, is said to be eyeing a move to lightweight.
Walker targeting Guskov, Lopes considering weight class jump
Walker, who has finished multiple opponents with leg attacks, is being positioned as a "leg collector" ahead of his rumored matchup with Guskov. Lopes, meanwhile, has indicated interest in testing himself at 155 pounds after recent success in the featherweight division.
The thread also included pop culture references and trivia unrelated to MMA. Edwards has covered combat sports since 2015 and handles live event coverage for MMA Mania.
The site continues its daily open thread format, allowing community discussion outside fight night hours. Walker and Lopes have not publicly confirmed fight dates or specific opponents.
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