Kaue Fernandes made good on his second Octagon appearance earlier today (Sat., Aug. 3, 2024) at UFC Abu Dhabi LIVE on ABC and ESPN+ from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, when the Brazilian prospect stopped Mohammad Yahya with a vicious first-round TKO (leg kicks and punches). Fernandes came...

Highlights! Kaue Fernandes injects life into UFC Abu Dhabi with nasty TKO finish | Video

Dana White has announced one of the biggest and most hyped fights of this year. Ilia Topuria is set to make his first title defense against ‘BMF’ Max Holloway. While this announcement alone is enough to get fans talking, it has generated even more buzz due to the fact that the UFC boss mistakenly referred to Topuria as the Lightweight Champion. This error has led to plenty of fan reactions and discussions. Let’s take a look at how fight fans are reacting to this fumble by White.

Dana White Fumbles Fight Announcement, Mistakenly Calls Ilia Topuria ‘A Lightweight Champion’ Fan Reacts – “Lmao”

With the UFC Abu Dhabi early (and official) weigh ins already in the books, the promotion will send all 26 fighters back to the stage for the ceremonial festivities, popping off LIVE at 10 a.m. ET in the embedded video above. This marks the final stop before the “Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov” MMA event on ABC, ESPN2 and ESPN+ tomorrow (Sat., Aug. 3, 2024) at Etihad Arena on “Fight Island” in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Live: UFC Abu Dhabi ceremonial weigh ins video | Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov

Former vacant light heavyweight title challenger, Magomed Ankalaev has missed out on his next charge to the divisional crown in a grudge fight with Alex Pereira – instead booking a title-eliminator against Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 308 in October. Ankalaev, the current number two ranked light heavyweight challenger, was...

Magomed Ankalaev misses out on title fight, meets Aleksandar Rakic at UFC 308

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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

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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

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Alejandro Cisneros allegedly threw his girlfriend from his SUV, leaving her to die in the road and telling cops he thought she was fine because "she was a strong woman."
The post Man who killed girlfriend by throwing her from hood of car assumed she was ‘fine’ because ‘she was a strong woman’: Police first appeared on Law & Crime.

Man who killed girlfriend by throwing her from hood of car assumed she was 'fine' because 'she was a strong woman': Police

Turns out that wonky UFC 304 start time was more than just an inconvenience. Top 5 featherweight contender, Arnold Allen, was trying to adjust his training schedule to prepare for the controversial broadcast schedule last month in Manchester, which irritated local and international fighters alike. It nearly cost him his...

UFC 304 fighter survives ‘scary’ car crash after controversial start time left him ‘half asleep’

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UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev plans to change course after Belal Muhammad’s welterweight title victory....

Islam Makhachev admits Belal Muhammad “Broke his plans” for UFC double champ run

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Trump has reneged on an ABC News-hosted debate in a late-night social media post in which he also announced he has agreed "with FoxNews to debate Kamala Harris.
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JUST IN: Trump Backs Out of ABC Debate With Harris While Agreeing ‘With Fox News’ to Debate Kamala Harris

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ABU DHABI – Marlon Vera plans on making Deiveson Figueiredo pay if he shoots on him.
Vera (23-9-1 MMA, 15-8 UFC) will look to rebound from his title loss when he takes on Figueiredo (23-3-1 MMA, 12-3-1 UFC) on Saturday’s UFC on ABC 7 (ABC, ESPN2, ESPN+) main card at Etihad Arena.
Former flyweight champion Figueiredo has shown off his ground game since moving up to 135 pounds, defeating Rob Font and then submitting Cody Garbrandt. Vera is expecting a similar approach from the Brazilian.
“His last two fights, based on 35’ers, he’s been pretty much only wrestling,” Vera told reporters, including MMA...

Before UFC on ABC 7, Marlon Vera warns Deiveson Figueiredo about consequences of takedowns

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is back in the Arabian Gulf this afternoon (Sat., Aug. 3, 2024) with UFC Abu Dhabi on ABC. The mixed martial arts (MMA) event, which takes place inside Etihad Arena — a.k.a. “Fight Island” — in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, will be streamed LIVE on ABC and ESPN+. The main event is a Bantamweight title eliminator with Cory Sandhagen meeting the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov. The co-main does not feature Nick Diaz because of “travel issues.” His bout with Vicente Luque was scrapped, but in its place we have Shara Magomedov fighting Michal Oleksiejczuk.

UFC Abu Dhabi full results, live streaming updates | Sandhagen vs. Umar

Conor McGregor has released fresh training footage of him hitting the pads and UFC champion Sean O’Malley is not at all impressed. The Notorious’ Conor McGregor has been confirmed to fight Michael Chandler on different dates but the Irish-born striker continues to postpone the match for different reasons. The most recent pushing of the date had to do with a toe injury.

Sean O’Malley’s Unfiltered Three-Word Reaction to Conor McGregor’s Latest Training Session

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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

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

Michael Chiesa returns to action in Abu Dhabi this Saturday against Tony Ferguson on the main card of UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov. At 0-7 over the past four years, Ferguson really needs a win. But so does Chiesa, who’s on a 0-3 skid. During an interview with...

Michael Chiesa blames Goggins ‘Hell Week’ for latest Tony Ferguson fight fail

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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

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

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.

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Cory Sandhagen plans to apologize to Khabib Nurmagomedov after UFC Abu Dhabi: ‘I’m sorry I had to beat you’

Cory Sandhagen will attempt to hand Umar Nurmagomedov his first professional loss later today (Sat., Aug. 3, 2024) at UFC Abu Dhabi LIVE on ABC and...

Cory Sandhagen plans to apologize to Khabib Nurmagomedov after UFC Abu Dhabi: ‘I’m sorry I had to beat you’

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