Las Vegas, NV

The highly-anticipated Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition — Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) — finally debuts next weekend (Aug. 16-17, 2024) from inside Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada (see full brackets here). The big talking point of this event is that it’s going head-to-head with the prestigious ADCC...

UFC star Mackenzie Dern ‘couldn’t say no’ to Craig Jones Invitational paycheck

Georges St-Pierre was a dominant force in the welterweight division during his prime. He also held championship belts in two different divisions. Despite his achievements and being considered one of the greatest fighters ever, St-Pierre has shared that he actually disliked fighting. He explained that, despite all his success and achievements in the sport, he didn’t find joy in competing.

Ex-UFC Champ Georges St-Pierre Gets Real About How Fighting Was A Pain But Chasing ‘Freedom’ Was Everything

Pensacola, FL

Charles Bennett tasted his first victory since 2016 on Friday night (Aug. 9, 2024) at Island Fights 84 in Pensacola, Fla., when the combat veteran submitted Justin Howard to end a horrid 21-fight losing streak. “Krazy Horse,” who made a name for himself earlier in his career as a member...

Video: Charles ‘Krazy Horse’ Bennett ends insane 21-fight losing streak with Friday submission

Albuquerque, NM

In a colossal upset, Angelo Leo became a two-weight world champion by dethroning IBF featherweight titleholder Venado Lopez via spectacular 10th-round knockout at the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Saturday. The official time was 1:06. WATCH: Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Angelo Leo, exclusively on ESPN+. Leo (24-1, 12...

Venado Lopez vs. Angelo Leo results: Leo scores brutal 10th-round upset KO, calls for Naoya Inoue fight

Atlanta, GA

Former ONE Championship flyweight champion Adriano Moraes returns for the first time in more than a year when he faces Danny Kingad in a rematch at the ONE 169 card scheduled in Atlanta on Nov. 8. ONE Championship officials confirmed the matchup to MMA Fighting on Thursday. The matchup against...

Adriano Moraes returns in rematch against Danny Kingad at ONE 169 in Atlanta

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Former child star Jonathan Brandis, who committed suicide in 2003, had appeared in several TV shows and movies by the time he was a teen. He became best on the big screen for his leading role in 1991's The Neverending Story 2: The Next Chapter, and on the small screen for two seasons on Steven Spielberg's acclaimed science series, SeaQuest DSV. Brandis was only 27 when he opted to end his life.

The Tragic Death of Former Child Star Jonathan Brandis ('SeaQuest'/'Never Ending Story')

New Mexico State

IBF featherweight champion Luis Alberto Lopez roasted Shakur Stevenson, responding to a comment on X, predicting he will bet on Angelo Leo beating him tonight in their fight in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tonight, Lopez defends his IBF 126-lb title in the main event against #10 Angelo Leo (24-1, 11 KOs)...

Luis Alberto Lopez Fires Back at Shakur Stevenson Ahead of Title Defense

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LAS VEGAS – Danny Barlow had a scary call on Saturday night.
The UFC welterweight was one scorecard away from losing to Nikolay Veretennikov, as his UFC on ESPN 61 bout ended in a split decision reading favoring him. However, many online thought Barlow (9-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) had a clear victory over Veretennikov (12-5 MMA, 0-1 UFC) during their main card bout. But perhaps more interestingly, the scorecard favoring Veretennikov gave him all three rounds.
Although many online freaked out at the 30-27 scoring for Veretennikov, Barlow wasn’t sweating it.
“That’s what happens when you go to the decision,” Barlow told reporters...

UFC on ESPN 61’s Danny Barlow reacts to opposing 30-27 scorecard in split decision

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

Shakur Stevenson took to social media to taunt IBF featherweight champion Luis Alberto ‘Venado’ Lopez about his one-punch tenth-round knockout loss to Angelo Leo (25-2, 12 KOs) last Saturday night at the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Cashing in on the Upset. Immediately after the fight, Stevenson...

Shakur Stevenson Taunts Venado Lopez After Knockout Loss

Denver, CO

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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

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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Bobby Lashley will be stepping back into a ring for sure. However, he may step into a boxing ring before he steps into a wrestling ring again. Bobby Lashley is a very accomplished professional wrestler, but that is not his only experience in the world of Combat Sports and entertainment. Lashley is also an accomplished MMA fighter with boxing experience.

Bobby Lashley Says He Has A Boxing Match Lined Up

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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

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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

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Tonight’s UFC Vegas 95 event was headlined by a heavyweight rematch featuring Marcin Tybura taking...

MMA Community reacts after Serghei Spivac exacts revenge on Marcin Tybura at UFC Vegas 95

UFC Fight Night took place on August 10 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Here are the results of the event. Main Event: Serghei Spivac defeated Marcin Tybura by submission (armbar) in the first round (1:44) Chepe Mariscal defeated Damon Jackson by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-26) Danny...

UFC Vegas 95 Results: Serghei Spivac Submits Marcin Tybura

Francis Ngannou enters his MMA comeback fight this October with the heaviest of hearts. This past April, Ngannou revealed that his 15-month son Kobe died following a medical emergency. The devastating news hit the Ngannou family just a month after his most recent fight, a second-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in a boxing match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Francis Ngannou motivated to return to MMA competition in memory of son: ‘For Kobe’

Two weeks after the UFC’s public release of Muhammad Mokaev following UFC 304, the drama involving the undefeated flyweight continues. Mokaev posted a message to his X (formerly Twitter) account on August 10, giving a thank you message to other promotions, including the PFL, Brave CF, RIZIN, Karate Combat, and ACA.

PFL Executive Debunks Muhammad Mokaev’s Claim The Promotion Reached Out To Him: ‘No One Showed Even An Oz Of Interest!’

Sean Strickland’s coach, Eric Nicksick, recently shared his insights on a tactical approach that could be key to conquering Khamzat Chimaev in a fight. Chimaev is poised to make his highly anticipated return in a five-round middleweight showdown against Robert Whittaker, serving as the co-main event of UFC 308, scheduled for October 26 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Sean Strickland’s Coach Names The Type Of Fighter Who Can Be Khamzat Chimaev’s ‘Kryptonite’

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VIDEO: Charles Bennett Finally Snaps 21-Fight Losing Skid Spanning 7 Years With Submission Win

While Charles Bennett is a known name from the classic days of MMA, particularly his time with PRIDE and King of the Cage, the combat sports...

VIDEO: Charles Bennett Finally Snaps 21-Fight Losing Skid Spanning 7 Years With Submission Win

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