Arman Tsarukyan is ready to bully Islam Makhachev around in the cage. That was just too easy to open with on my part. We're still waiting for Tsarukyan to reduce his nine-month suspension from the NSAC with a requested anti-bullying PSA after his UFC 300 fan altercation. After that, nothing should stop him from receiving the rematch of his UFC debut against the now-champion.

Morning Report: Arman Tsarukyan says ‘next fight will be only for the belt,’ even if it’s interim

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Salt Lake City, UT

UFC is heading back to Utah for the first of two October pay-per-view events. On Thursday, the promotion officially announced that UFC 307 takes place Oct. 5 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. It will be UFC’s return to the city for the first time since UFC 291 on July 2023, which was capped off by Justin Gaethje’s head-kick knockout of Dustin Poirier to win the BMF title.

UFC 307 officially announced for Oct. 5 in Salt Lake City

A slew of massive MMA bouts were announced for both the UFC and PFL featuring some of the sport’s biggest and rising stars. In the main event of UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, Ilia Topuria defends the featherweight title against BMF champ Max Holloway, while Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev have been rebooked for the co-main event.

Between the Links: Umar Nurmagomedov shines, Topuria vs. Holloway tops UFC 308, Ngannou’s MMA return set

Islam Makhachev has to pivot his long-term plans after UFC 304. The reigning lightweight champion and pound-for-pound great has made it clear he hopes to one day become a two-division champion. The timeline for when Makhachev would attempt that goal has always been up in the air but racking up title defense always seemed like priority No. 1.

Morning Report: Coach teases possibility of Islam Makhachev going for middleweight title: ‘He’s that good’

Abus Magomedov is the latest Russian addition to UFC 308 after agreeing to face Brunno Ferreira at the Oct. 26 card, multiple people with knowledge of the situation confirmed to MMA Fighting following a report from Laerte Viana. UFC 308 is headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway for the...

Abus Magomedov draws Brunno Ferreira at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi

Conor McGregor doesn’t believe Canelo Alvarez is a top-notch pay-per-view draw. McGregor, the UFC’s all-time biggest star and co-owner of BKFC, recently gave his thoughts on Alvarez’s upcoming main event matchup with Edgar Berlanga taking place on the same date — and in the same city — as UFC 306 on Sept. 14, the UFC’s first event at the Sphere, along with Alvarez’s ability to draw money and interest as he prepares to fight down the street at the T-Mobile Arena.

Conor McGregor rips ‘cornflake’ Canelo Alvarez, predicts UFC 306 ‘going to run them from the strip’

Welcome to the latest edition of Missed Fists where we shine a light on fights from across the globe that may have been overlooked in these hectic times where it seems like there’s an MMA show every other day. I know plenty of you have been missing your phone-booth...

Missed Fists: Phone booth fighter knocked out in seconds after chaotic flurry

Daniel Cormier is against the recent rule change to legalize 12-to-6 elbows in MMA. But not for the reasons you’d assume. “I don’t like that. I don’t like 12-to-6 elbows and I don’t like soccer kicks. I do not want to see soccer kicks,” Cormier said this past week on his YouTube channel.

Daniel Cormier explains why he’s against ABC decision to legalize 12-to-6 elbows in MMA

Las Vegas, NV

Dana White wasn’t kidding when he teased that UFC was breaking the bank to produce the first ever live sporting event at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The UFC CEO disclosed recently that the promotion has already spent at least $17 million on production for UFC 306 — also known as Noche UFC — at the Sphere, which takes place on Sept. 14. While total cost for the event hasn’t been revealed, TKO Group Holdings chief financial officer Andrew Schleimer stated on Thursday that costs are even higher than the company expected.

UFC 306 ‘even more expensive’ than anticipated, but Sphere event could produce largest live gate ever

California State

Amit Elor is now an Olympic gold medalist. The 20-year-old phenom from California wrapped up a dominant run through the 68kg weight class with another shutout victory after beating Meerim Zhumanazarova from Kyrgyzstan with a 3-0 score in the final match from Tuesday’s action at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Amit Elor becomes youngest American to win gold medal in wrestling

Los Angeles, CA

LOS ANGELES — The anticipated build towards Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga ratcheted up another notch on Tuesday as the fighters came face-to-face for the second time following a press conference in Los Angeles. This time around, Canelo and Berlanga were engaged in a back-and-forth war of words as they jawed at each other during the customary faceoff.

Watch Canelo Alvarez, Edgar Berlanga engage in tense faceoff in Los Angeles

Francis Ngannou is adding to his Hollywood credentials. This past Friday, Netflix released the director’s cut of its 2023 sci-fi epic film, Rebel Moon — Part One: A Child of Fire. The brainchild of director Zach Snyder, Rebel Moon tells the story of a ragtag group of adventurers combating an evil space empire, and much of part one of the series shows the protagonists gathering their party.

Watch Francis Ngannou star as space gladiator in newly released ‘Rebel Moon’ director’s cut

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Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

ActressMelody Patterson, who died at only 66 in 2015, found fame as eagle-eye shootist Wrangler Jane on ABC TV's 1965-67 military-geared sitcom F Troop, which also starred Ken Berry, Larry Storch and Forrest Tucker.

A Look Back at the Famed Life and Tragic Death of TV's 'F Troop' Star Melody Patterson

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'

Denver, CO

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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

In the 1960s, the TV landscape was filled with science fiction/action adventure shows such as The Twilight Zone, Star Trek, Lost in Space, My Favorite Martian, and other more light-hearted fantasy fare like Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, and two "monster" comedies: The Addams Family, and The Munsters.

For Pat Priest, working on 'The Munsters' was Sometimes Difficult Due to Yvonne De Carlo & Others

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