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This Saturday’s main event in Abu Dhabi features a bantamweight clash between perennial contender Cory Sandhagen and rising star Umar Nurmagomedov. Currently, Nurmagomedov sits as over a three to one favorite over Sandhagen which I believe is an outlandish error. In this article I will break down who I am all but guaranteeing an underdog win in the main event.

Cory Sandhagen will DOMINATE Umar Nurmagomedov

It’s been more than 11 years since Ronda Rousey helped usher in a new era of women’s sport after she debuted in the UFC with a win over Liz Carmouche at UFC 157. Until that night in Anaheim, Calif., women had never competed in the UFC, but Rousey’s magnetism and star power finally convinced Dana White to launch a division largely based around her presence. More than a decade later, women are cemented as superstars and equals on the UFC roster, but it all started with Rousey.

Liz Carmouche praises former opponent Ronda Rousey: She ‘made women’s MMA what it is today’

Jiu-jitsu legend Mackenzie Dern is ready to face Loopy Godinez this Saturday at UFC Abu Dhabi, and she feels at home competing at the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Dern made a name for herself collecting gold medals in jiu-jitsu before transitioning to MMA in 2016, and the victory that brought her biggest jiu-jitsu spotlight onto her took place in 2015 in Abu Dhabi, when she defeated the much heavier Gabi Garcia en route to capturing the absolute title at the Abu Dhabi World Pro.

Back in familiar territory, Mackenzie Dern recalls David vs. Goliath win that changed everything

As previously reported by LowKickMMA, more sources have come forward to confirm Kayla Harrison vs. Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307. Brazil’s Ketlen Vieira is coming off of a victory in 2023 and is in the top three rankings for the women’s bantamweight division. Vieira has a background as a submission fighter. The 32-year-old ‘Fenômeno’ is hoping to get another win to jump into a title shot against current champ Raquel Pennington.

More Sources: Kayla Harrison to Fight Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307 – Winner earns title shot

New York City, NY

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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

Virginia State

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

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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

Nashville, TN

The 2024 Professional Fighters League (PFL) playoffs are set to begin tomorrow (Fri. Aug. 2, 2024) inside Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., with the Heavyweights and women’s Flyweights taking center stage. In the main event of the evening, Denis Goltsov will face off against Tim Johnson, while the co-headlining act will see Dakota Ditcheva will battle Jena Bishop.

PFL 7 weigh-in results, staredown videos from Nashville | Goltsov vs. Johnson

Los Angeles, CA

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L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

Hamdy Abdelwahab just received another drug suspension. On Wednesday, UFC’s anti-doping program announced Abdelwahab has accepted a six-month sanction for exogenous testosterone relating to multiple samples taken this year. Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD) revealed Abdelwahab failed three separate tests this year on March 23, May 3, and May 23....

Hamdy Abdelwahab accepts 6-month sanction for failed drug test

Wrestling On SI

“When it feels important, you get the very best Brock Lesnar”

Daniel Cormier on CM Punk-Brock Lesnar from SummerSlam 2013

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Looking to avoid putting himself in sole position for the longest losing streak in UFC history, Tony Ferguson will move back up to welterweight at UFC on ABC 7 to face Michael Chiesa.

UFC on ABC 7: Michael Chiesa vs. Tony Ferguson Fight Preview

The new sports streaming service featuring channels from ESPN, FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery has a name and now a price, although a launch date is still to be determined. The new service called Venu combines sports-specific programming for linear channels for all three networks plus access to ESPN+, which remains a vital component for fight fans.

Price revealed for new sports streaming service with ESPN, FOX and Warner Bros., launch date still unknown

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

It’s going to be quite a week for the Godinez family. On Saturday, Loopy Godinez faces off against Mackenzie Dern in a battle of top-10 ranked strawweights, and then exactly six days later, her sister Ana Godinez represents Canada when she competes at 62kg in women’s freestyle wrestling.

Loopy Godinez prepares for UFC fight with sister Ana Godinez wrestling in the Olympics 6 days later

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Julianna Peña sees a path to a third fight with Amanda Nunes. And it doesn’t go through Kayla Harrison. During a recent appearance on The MMA Hour, Peña aired her grievances over the two-time PFL’s champion rapid rise up the contender ranks since signing with the UFC in January, starting with all the talk that Harrison may leapfrog her for the chance to face bantamweight champion Raquel Pennington.

Julianna Pena seeks Amanda Nunes trilogy bout with title win, tells Kayla Harrison ‘get in line’

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In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

Terence Crawford is ready to be great. The pound-for-pound great and three-division boxing champion successfully made weight on Friday, tipping the scales at 153.4 pounds ahead of his bout against WBA super welterweight champion Israil Madrimov, who weighed 154 pounds. Crawford, 36, seeks his fourth divisional title by moving up...

Crawford vs. Madrimov weigh-in results: Terence Crawford on point for boxing return

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UFC Abu Dhabi preview show: Will Cory Sandhagen or Umar Nurmagomedov earn a bantamweight title shot?

Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov face off in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi this Saturday, and the stakes could hardly be higher. Though not...

UFC Abu Dhabi preview show: Will Cory Sandhagen or Umar Nurmagomedov earn a bantamweight title shot?

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