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Mayra Bueno Silva is in trouble with Nevada State Athletic Commission ... again. The No. 6-ranked women’s bantamweight contender was instructed to remain inside the Octagon after her UFC 303 loss to Macy Chiasson in Las Vegas — but ignored the order and jumped the fence anyway. “Sheetara”...

Pay up! UFC fighter who jumped cage to confront Dana White just got pinched by NSAC

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Ranked UFC strawweights Luana Pinheiro and Gillian Robertson will collide this November.
The three-round fight is scheduled for Nov. 9 at an event yet-to-be-announced. A location is not known at this time.
Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. Robertson first announced the news through Fight Bananas.
Pinheiro (11-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC) aims to snap a two-fight skid that includes consecutive finish losses to Amanda Ribas and Angela Hill.
Robertson (14-8 MMA, 11-6 UFC) is 3-1 since she shifted down to strawweight in early 2023. She rides a two-fight winning streak comprised of victories over Polyana Viana and Michelle Waterson-Gomez.
No other fights have been announced for the Nov. 9 event at this time.

UFC books Luana Pinheiro vs. Gillian Robertson for November

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Aldo will face yet another bantamweight dark horse in the first fight of his new UFC contract.

UFC 307 Report: Hall of Famer Jose Aldo Slated to Return against Surging Contender

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LAS VEGAS – The Nevada Athletic Commission reconvened Tuesday for its monthly meeting where it discussed a handful of topics.
Pertinent to MMA, items related to potential disciplinary action included hearings for UFC fighters Mayra Bueno Silva and Khalil Rountree, as well as former UFC fighter Justin Jaynes.
MMA Junkie was in attendance for the meeting and recorded the discussions for all three items. Details for all three matters were revealed, though decisions on these items were continued for future meetings.
The next NAC meeting takes place Aug. 27.

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Nevada Athletic Commission monthly meeting video: Mayra Bueno Silva, Khalil Rountree, Justin Jaynes

A huge flyweight bout between an ex-title challenger and unbeaten contender has been set as the main event for a UFC Fight Night card in October.

UFC News: Ex-Title Challenger Meets Unbeaten Contender in Fight Night Main Event

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

The Spun

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who has sparked a gender controversy at the Summer Olympics, won her first match on Thursday, taking out Italy's Angela Carini in less than a minute. Khelif's first opponent at the Paris Games quit the match in less than a minute, bowing out after just 46 ...

Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif  Has 3-Word Message Amid Controversy

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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UNITED STATES — McDonald's has introduced a new burger, the "Big Arch," poised to become its first major global addition since Chicken McNuggets joined the core menu in 1983 and the recent addition of Chicken McCrispy.

McDonald's Unveils "Big Arch" Burger for U.S. and Global Markets

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

MMA Knockout has you covered with a preview for this weekend's UFC Abu Dhabi card, headlined by Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov.

UFC Abu Dhabi Preview: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov, Magomedov vs. Oleksiejczuk

As speculation surrounding the return of both ‘Bones’ and ‘Notorious’ continues, there’s hope that UFC fans could see the two superstars on back-to-back PPVs before the end of the year. UFC President Dana White might not have been in the mood for another deep-dive discussion...

Dana White provides quick update on both Jon Jones and Conor McGregor as speculation over UFC returns continue

Zabit Magomedsharipov had all the makings of an elite Featherweight contender. Unfortunately for fight fans, the flashy Dagestani striker didn’t have it in him anymore to compete. Three years after his final win, a unanimous decision against Calvin Kattar, Magomedsharipov hung up the gloves and hasn’t looked back.

Zabit Magomedsharipov reveals UFC has asked him to return: ‘I don’t have the desire yet’

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Sandhagen takes on the undefeated Nurmagomedov in a bantamweight title eliminator on Saturday

Cory Sandhagen on Sean O’Malley: ‘That Would Be An Incredible Fight’

Tony Ferguson is ready to bring the fight against Michel Chiesa. This Saturday, ‘El Cucuy‘ will head to Abu Dhabi for what could very well be his last shot at getting back into the win column. As it stands, Ferguson has lost his last seven fights, tying him with BJ Penn for the longest losing streak in UFC history. If he comes up short against the TUF alumnus on Saturday, he’ll have the record all to himself.

Confident Tony Ferguson ready to choke out Michael Chiesa at UFC Abu Dhabi: ‘Bring the fight to you’

A pair of powerful UFC middleweights are set to clash in October.
Abdul Razak Alhassan and Josh Fremd will look to get back into the winner’s column on Oct. 12 at a UFC Fight Night event. Two people with knowledge confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie but asked to remain anonymous since the promotion has yet to make an official announcement.
The Oct. 12 event is expected to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, although the promotion has yet to officially announce a location and venue.
Alhassan (12-6 MMA, 6-6 UFC) will look to overcome the disappointment of his last...

UFC adds Abdul Razak Alhassan vs. Josh Fremd added to October Fight Night event

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Cheryl E Preston

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

The last time Khabib Nurmagomedov was in Abu Dhabi, “The Eagle” was defending his 155-pound title against Justin Gaethje atop the UFC 254 pay-per-view (PPV) event. Nearly four years later, the former lightweight champion will return to “Fight Island” once again, this time to corner his cousin, Umar Nurmagomedov.

Khabib returns to UFC Abu Dhabi, corners Umar Nurmagomedov for Cory Sandhagen fight

The featherweight division is about to heat up in the desert sands of Abu Dhabi as two of the most exciting fighters are set to clash. Newly crowned champion Ilia Topuria is set to defend his belt against Max Holloway. The fight is reportedly targeted for UFC 308 in the United Arab Emirates. This matchup has fight enthusiasts buzzing with excitement.

Max Holloway Finally Gets A Fight Against Ilia Topuria Targeted For UFC 308

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UFC 308 News: Dan Ige Books Next Fight After Short-Notice Heroics in Las Vegas

Dan Ige is set to return at UFC 308 following his super short-notice fight in the co-main event of UFC...

UFC 308 News: Dan Ige Books Next Fight After Short-Notice Heroics in Las Vegas

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