A new contender has emerged in the stacked bantamweight division, and he’s not pulling any punches. Umar Nurmagomedov, fresh off his impressive victory over Cory Sandhagen, has thrown down the gauntlet to the division’s elite, namely Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili. And boy, does he sound confident!

Umar Nurmagomedov Not Intimidated By Top Bantamweights Sean O’Malley And Merab Dvalishvili- “I Am Coming For You”

“Sandman” took a tough loss. Cory Sandhagen lost his title shot at UFC Abu Dhabi last night (Sat., Aug. 3, 2024) when Umar Nurmagomedov cruised to a pretty clear unanimous decision from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Hours after the fight, Sandhagen took to his...

Cory Sandhagen releases statement following ‘tough’ loss at UFC Abu Dhabi: ‘Umar is really world class’

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Khabib Nurmagomedov wants only the best for aging UFC legend Tony Ferguson following his loss to Michael Chiesa. “El Cucuy” vows to fight outside the UFC if the promotion parts ways with him. Khabib Nurmagomedov wouldn’t be shocked to see Tony Ferguson retire but “El Cucuy” has other things...

Khabib Nurmagomedov Wishes ‘The Best’ For Tony Ferguson After UFC Abu Dhabi Loss; ‘El Cucuy’ Says He’ll Do ‘Something Else’ If UFC Cuts Him

It’s always an impressive knockout when you get Conor McGregor’s attention. That’s exactly what Josh Dyer delivered on Saturday night after he demolished William Albrecht with a stunning right hook that sent Albrecht flying face-first into the canvas. It was a wild exchange as both fighters launched...

BKFC 63 video: Josh Dyer faceplants opponent with jaw-dropping knockout, Conor McGregor reacts ringside

Kaue Fernandes gave the UFC Abu Dhabi judges a much-needed break. After a string of finishes to start Saturday’s UFC event at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, Fernandes scored the first knockout of the night with an on-target combination that rocked opponent Mohammad Yahya. Watch Fernandes’ finish below.

UFC Abu Dhabi video: Kaue Fernandes cracks Mohammad Yahya with blistering knockout combo

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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

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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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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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The Olympics are a time for people to come together and respect one another, seeing which country can come out on top in certain sports. But, for some, the heat of the moment becomes too much and they let their anger and frustrations get the best of them. This is exactly what happened with the latest Olympic soccer match between Argentina and France, seeing the hosts narrowly make it to the next round of their home tournament.

Olympic Soccer Game Ends in Huge Fight

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Today’s UFC Abu Dhabi event was headlined by a men’s bantamweight bout between Cory Sandhagen...

Pros react after Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Cory Sandhagen at UFC Abu Dhabi

Khabib Nurmagomedov had nothing but kind words to share about former rival Tony Ferguson after watching him compete for possibly the final time in the UFC. At UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday, Ferguson suffered an eighth straight loss after falling to Michael Chiesa by submission in the first round, almost certainly spelling the end of his run with the promotion. Afterward, Ferguson hinted at retirement, but he ultimately only left one glove in the cage, noting that he’s holding onto the other “just in case.”

Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts to Tony Ferguson possibly retiring after 8th straight UFC loss

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

UFC Abu Dhabi full results and highlights | Sandhagen vs. Umar

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Mackenzie Dern arguably has the best jiu-jitsu in women’s MMA, yet, her opponent, Loopy Godinez, is not fazed by it. Saturday, a pivotal women’s strawweight bout goes down on the main card of UFC on ABC 7 with Godinez (12-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) clashing against Dern (13-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC). Many look to avoid the ground and any type of grappling when it comes to fighting Dern, a decorated jiu-jitsu champion. However, Godinez is eager to put her own grappling to the test and welcomes the challenge.

Loopy Godinez: 'I'm not afraid to go to the ground' with Mackenzie Dern at UFC Abu Dhabi

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MMA Fighting has PFL 7 results for the Goltsov vs. Johnson fight card and more from Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. In the main event, PFL veteran finalist Denis Goltsov looks to make it back-to-back trips to the heavyweight finals when he takes on longtime Bellator contender Tim Johnson. Goltsov went 2-0 in the regular season, while Johnson needed just one quick finish to qualify for the semifinals.

PFL 7 results: Goltsov vs. Johnson

Jared Anderson is a 24-year-old boxing sensation widely considered to be the next great hopeful for American heavyweight boxing. A two-time national champion as an amateur, Anderson carries with him the great weight of expectation, and last year, it looked like he might be crumbling under those expectations when “The Real Big Baby” had a viral moment with boxing Hall of Famer Roy Jones Jr., where he broke into tears while talking about the pressure he’s facing.

Jared Anderson addresses viral ‘pressure’ moment with Roy Jones Jr.: ‘Everybody is banking on me’

Dana White has largely distanced himself from the ongoing antitrust lawsuits aimed at the UFC, but the latest change in the case forced him to respond. This past week, Judge Richard Boulware denied a settlement agreement after UFC was set to pay the fighters $335 million to close out a pair of lawsuits covering athletes from 2010 to 2017 and then from 2017 to the present day.

Dana White responds to judge denying antitrust lawsuit settlement: ‘This seems very, very personal’

Last night (Sat., Aug. 3, 2024), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) ventured forth to the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for UFC Abu Dhabi. A rare non-PPV card inside Etihad, the show was still stacked with more talent and bigger names than the usual free event. The afternoon showtime was a nice change of pace as well — why couldn’t we do that last week for the English fans and fighters again? — which all in all made for a standout event. It was almost enough to overlook the latest ritual sacrifice of Tony Ferguson!

UFC Abu Dhabi results: Sooo ... About last night | Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov

Watch Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Cory Sandhagen full fight video highlights from their UFC Abu Dhabi main event showdown Saturday night, courtesy of multiple outlets. Nurmagomedov vs. Sandhagen took place Aug. 3 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Umar Nurmagomedov (18-0) and Cory Sandhagen (21-5) squared off in the main card clash. The fight aired live on pay-per-view on ABC.

Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Cory Sandhagen full fight video highlights

Amid the exit of promotional-perfect flyweight contender, Muhammad Mokaev from the UFC off the back of last weekend’s win over Manel Kape, former duel-weight champion, Conor McGregor has praised organizational brass for parting ways with the surging prospect. Mokaev, who returned on the preliminary card of UFC 304 over...

‘They can have him’ Conor McGregor applauds Dana White for releasing Muhammad Mokaev

Joel Alvarez continued his unbelievable finish streak after blasting Elves Brener with a barrage of knees to score a third round knockout at UFC Abu Dhabi. After nearly wrapping up a D’arce choke in the opening round, Alvarez kept his perfect finishing record in tact after he cracked Brener with a left hand that put the Brazilian on wobbly legs. From there, Alvarez grabbed the back of Brener’s head and just started unloading knees in succession.

UFC Abu Dhabi video: Joel Alvarez bludgeons Elves Brener with knees to deliver vicious knockout

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Umar Nurmagomedov ‘not happy’ with Cory Sandhagen win, reveals advice Khabib gave him

Umar Nurmagomedov may have earned the biggest win of his career over Cory Sandhagen at UFC Abu Dhabi, but that doesn’t mean he’s satisfied with his...

Umar Nurmagomedov ‘not happy’ with Cory Sandhagen win, reveals advice Khabib gave him

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