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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

Former two-division UFC champion and mixed martial arts fighter, Conor McGregor has been handed a five-month suspended sentence as well as a two-year disqualification from driving – after pleading guilty to a charge of dangerous driving, as well as a further count of careless driving in Dublin this morning.

Conor McGregor hit with five month suspended sentence, two year driving ban

UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan has taken aim at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Speaking during an interview, he criticized the organization for being a scam when it comes to money, how they’re robbing athletes, and added notes about transexuals, drag queens, and a wacky gay dude.

Joe Rogan Scolds the ‘Scam’ Olympics and Criticizes ‘Drag Queens’ and ‘Transexuals’

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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

Officially slated to finally share the Octagon after months of speculation later this annum, undisputed bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley had some words of warning for Merab Dvalishvili – who took issue with the Montana striker’s head coach, former fighter, Tim Welch. O’Malley, the incumbent undisputed bantamweight titleholder,...

Video – Sean O’Malley warns Merab Dvalishvili in Noche UFC face off: ‘Do you wanna die?’

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Despite seeing themselves disqualified from World Championship competition last year after failing gender eligibility tests, two boxers have been granted eligibility to compete at the Summer Paris Olympic Games, according to a statement from the International Olympic Committee earlier this week. Imane Khelif, a native of Algeria was handed disqualification...

Despite failing gender tests, two boxers allowed to compete in Paris Olympics

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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

Muhammad Mokaev is adamant that he was not cut from the UFC for speaking to the PFL. The English athlete calls the journalist who reported this story an idiot. Mokaev confirms he was cut by the UFC, but would like to be re-signed by Dana White. Muhammad Mokaev UFC Career.

Muhammad Mokaev calls MMA Journalists Idiots about PFL story

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

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

Buakaw Banchamek took a loss against Stoyan Koprivlenski during their K-1 World MAX kickboxing bout earlier in 2024. Thailand’s Buakaw was looking to turn back the clock and reclaim kickboxing gold, but the Bulgarian striker Koprivlenski defeated the kickboxing and Muay Thai legend over three rounds. ‘The Sniper’ Koprivlenski...

How I defeated Buakaw – Stoyan Koprivlenski breaks down K-1 fight

Ahead of his return at UFC Abu Dhabi this weekend, unbeaten middleweight contender, Shara Magomedov has become the latest fighter to hit out at the Paris Olympic Games, claiming the highly-scrutinized opening ceremony was “humiliating”. Magomedov, who returns to action this weekend at UFC Abu Dhabi in the United...

Shara Magomedov repulsed by Paris Olympics 2024: ‘Humiliating’

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Dustin Poirier finally found a buyer for his UFC 302 fight kit. After coming up short in his third and presumably final shot at the lightweight world title, ‘The Diamond’ put his custom floral fight shorts and golden gloves up for auction. As it turns out, it was...

Dustin Poirier Reveals Khabib Nurmagomedov Paid $30,000 For His UFC 302 Fight Kit

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Elite bantamweight contenders will do battle when Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov collide in the Ultimate Fighting Championship main event on Saturday in the United Arab Emirates.

Preview: UFC on ABC 7 ‘Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov’

The US-born Colby Covington has had some impact words for the newly crowned welterweight champion Belal Muhammad. In a recent interview, Covington scorned Muhammad and accused him of taking steroids. Colby Covington and Belal Muhammad. Colby Covington has thrice attempted to earn UFC gold but has been unsuccessful in all...

“Obviously on the right steroids” Colby Covington scorns Belal Muhammad in new accusations

The UFC antitrust lawsuit recently had some major developments. The UFC had proposed a $335 million settlement to put an end to the lawsuit. This settlement would have paid out over $100,000 to nearly 500 of the 2,000 fighters involved. However, on July 30, 2024, Judge Richard Boulware rejected this proposed settlement.

UFC Antitrust Lawsuit: Settlement Rejected, Trial Looms in October

Tony Ferguson is back in action this weekend in Abu Dhabi and defiant as ever. “El Cucuy” spoke to the press on media day for UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov, where he’ll fight Michael Chiesa at welterweight. In addition to discussing his new weight class and return to sparring, he addressed UFC CEO Dana White’s request that he retire if he loses.

Tony Ferguson responds to White’s call for retirement: ‘We want Dana to do a lot of s— too’

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

For those hoping to see Islam Makhachev return to the Octagon in October, we’ve got some bad news. The ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ successfully defended his lightweight title at UFC 302 in June, securing a fifth-round submission victory over division staple Dustin Poirier. Hoping to get one more fight...

Islam Makhachev to be out for remainder of the year due to injury

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

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...

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

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