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Tony Ferguson’s retirement saga has taken another twist, and this time, fans got an insider’s perspective. Matt Brown, a UFC veteran with 15 years of experience under his belt, has stepped into the ring of public opinion. He offered a raw, unfiltered look at why fighters like Ferguson struggle to hang their gloves, even after continually getting outmatched.

“He’s Like A Cocaine Addict” – UFC Veteran Spills Beans On Tony Ferguson’s Retirement Resistance

And in the aftermath of UFC Fight Night: Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov, MMA News has you covered with this week’s updates to the official UFC rankings.

UFC Rankings Report: Belal Muhammad Jumps Sean O’Malley On Pound-For-Pound List

One man with experience committing to an exit from active competition knows full well the difficulty that former interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson is having amid an eight-fight skid. Ferguson fell to an unwanted record at this past weekend’s UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi, with fellow veteran Michael...

Recently Retired UFC Fighter Sympathizes With Tony Ferguson’s Struggles: ‘He’s Like A Cocaine Addict Trying To Reach That High Again’

Las Vegas, NV

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A rising prospect books his first-ever headliner at a UFC Fight Night event on Aug. 24.

UFC Fight Night: Top Middleweight Contenders Set for Short-Notice Main Event

Kansas City, MO

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O’Malley doesn’t believe Umar Nurmagomedov is set in stone as his next opponent should he get the better of Merab Dvalishvili this fall. Nurmagomedov kept his undefeated record intact at this past weekend’s UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi by recording the biggest win of his career to date. The Dagestani got the better of Cory Sandhagen in what marked his maiden main event on the sport’s biggest stage.

Sean O’Malley Puts Umar Nurmagomedov Among ‘Lot Of Options’ For Future Opponent: ‘Max, Ilia, Figgy…’

An unbeaten fighter is stepping in to make his short-notice debut at this weekend's UFC Fight Night card after the co-main event fell through.

UFC Fight Night News: Unbeaten Fighter Books Short-Notice Debut in Las Vegas

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Professional Fighters League is going big for its second pay-per-view event of 2024.

Ngannou vs. Ferreira, Cyborg vs. Pacheco Top PFL Pay-Per-View on Oct. 19

Francis Ngannou will face Renan Ferreira on his return to MMA on 19 October. The Cameroonian heavyweight will make his promotional debut for the Professional Fighters League (PFL), having previously been a champion in the UFC. On the undercard, long-time Bellator featherweight champion Cris Cyborg will face PFL two-weight champion...

Ngannou's MMA return date confirmed for October

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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

UFC CEO, Dana White has defended an alleged sour puss on display during this month’s pay-per-view return to Manchester – claiming he was simply just “tired” when strapping the welterweight belt around the newly-minted, Belal Muhammad. Octagon return to Manchester for the first time since 2017,...

‘I was tired’: Dana White explains sour face at UFC 304 during Belal Muhammad decision

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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

A man peacefully sitting with his son in his car in their church parking lot was assaulted by a Denver police officer in June 2019 and will receive a $75,000 settlement. The payoff appears on the Denver City Council agenda for Monday. The item is on the consent calendar. Items on the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote without discussion.

Man hit in face by Denver police officer to receive $75,000 settlement

With the UFC lightweight champion out with a hand injury, the promotion has moved to add a fantastic featherweight title fight to the UFC 308 card in Abu Dhabi – one that’ll potentially see Islam Makhachev’s next opponent barge their way to the front of the line.

Islam Makhachev says Ilia Topuria would need to beat one specific fighter before he entertains ‘El Matador’ as UFC 308 title fight announced

After shockingly winning the UFC welterweight title at UFC 304 on July 27, Belal Muhammad has already short-listed the two opponents he would like his first title defense to come against. Having only accumulated two title defenses, Dana White stated at the UFC 304 post-fight press conference that Leon Edwards...

Belal Muhammad is eyeing his first title defense to either be for ‘legacy’ or against welterweight ‘boogeyman’

Javid Basharat has been removed from his bantamweight bout with Chris Gutierrez. Replacing Basharat will be UFC newcomer Quang Le, who makes his debut with an undefeated record of 8-0, with five of those wins coming by way of finish. Uros Medic has been removed from his welterweight bout with...

Updates To UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs Spivac 2

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UFC fighter Matt Brown, who went through the same situation as Tony Ferguson, has commented on Ferguson's possible retirement. Tony Ferguson is one of the best fighters in the UFC of all time. Ferguson is now 40 years old, and he is looking forward to retiring because of recent unexpected events. Ferguson put down his one glove after the fight against Michael Chiesa.

Matt Brown Explains Purpose of Life to Tony Ferguson

Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier doesn’t appear pleased with one upcoming change to the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. The Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports (ABC) held its annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky, late last month. During it, a rule vote resulted in the approval of two long-awaited changes.

Daniel Cormier Explains Why He Opposes 12-6 Elbows: ‘The Moment We Start Opening Those Rules…’

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Tony Ferguson Still Confident In Striking Ability After 8th UFC Loss In A Row: ‘Not A Lot Of People Want To Stand & Bang With Me’

When it comes to his skillset, former interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson hasn’t let his losing skid affect his confidence. Ferguson achieved an unwanted record...

Tony Ferguson Still Confident In Striking Ability After 8th UFC Loss In A Row: ‘Not A Lot Of People Want To Stand & Bang With Me’

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