Undisputed lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev has laid into a slew of contenders at the lightweight limit – including former foe, Dustin Poirier, and ex-interim champion, Tony Ferguson – questioning their statuses as black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Makhachev, the current undisputed 155lbs gold holder and pound-for-pound number one,...

UFC star Islam Makhachev rips Tony Ferguson’s BJJ black belt: ‘They get a gift’

A pivotal lightweight clash is expected for PFL’s return to pay-per-view. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that a matchup between former Bellator featherweight champion A.J. McKee and former Cage Warriors star Paul Hughes is targeted for the PFL’s superfight pay-per-view event on Oct. 19. MagicM MMA first reported the booking on Twitter.

A.J. McKee vs. Paul Hughes targeted for PFL PPV in October

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PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants has reportedly added a huge lightweight matchup to bolster a card headlined by Francis Ngannou's PFL debut.

PFL News: Huge Lightweight Fight Reportedly Added to PPV Super Fights Card

Paddy Pimblett is coming for Islam Makhachev. ‘The Baddy’ broke into the lightweight top 15 with his first-round submission victory over King Green at UFC 304 in Manchester. That has officially put him on Makhachev’s radar as the reigning 155-pound titleholder. While in Abu Dhabi to attend the...

Paddy Pimblett Challenges UFC Champ Islam Makhachev: ‘We’re Coming, Brother!’

The PFL wants you to know they have no interest in signing Muhammad Mokaev. Mokaev was very publicly dropped by the UFC following the completion of his contract at UFC 304, with CEO Dana White implying he was difficult to deal with on multiple levels. Rumors have swirled on what exactly he did — was he rude to UFC employees? Was it the non-stop brawling with Manel Kape? The terrible cage fight with Kape that followed? Or was it because Mokaev was in talks with PFL before his UFC contract was up?

‘Not an ounce of interest’ — PFL refutes Muhammad Mokaev AGAIN after latest flyweight claim

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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

Angelo Leo KO’s Luis Lopez To Become a Two-Division Champion. In a candidate for Knockout of the Year, Angelo “El Chinito” Leo (25-1, 12KO) dethroned Luis “El Venado” Lopez (30-3, 17KO) for the IBF featherweight title. These two didn’t waste any time and went on...

Angelo Leo Flattens Luis Lopez And Snatches His IBF Title!

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In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

Serghei Spivac made it an early night inside The APEX, scoring a big first-round submission victory over Marcin Tybura in the UFC Vegas 95 headliner. Things got started early with Spivac landing a nice right hand. Tybura fired back with a calf kick prompting Spivac to shoot in and secure a quick takedown against the fence. Spivac attempted to take Tybura’s back but failed to do so. That allowed Tybura to reverse position and put Spivac on his back.

Serghei Spivac takes less than two minutes to finish Marcin Tybura via armbar – UFC Vegas 95 Highlights

A massive card with Terence Crawford vs. Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Shakur Stevenson vs. William Zepeda could be happening. According to DAZN, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh is interested in a Crawford-Ortiz Jr. and Shakur-Zepeda fight card. Newly crowned WBC interim Junior middleweight champion Vergil (22-0, 21 KOs) is on board with the idea of fighting Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) next.

Crawford vs. Ortiz Jr. and Stevenson vs. Zepeda on the Horizon

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Angelo Leo set out to become a two-division world champion in his hometown tonight, and he did it in emphatic fashion. Leo captured the IBF featherweight world title with a one-punch knockout in the 10th round against Venado Lopez Saturday evening at Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Leo boxed...

Hometown hero Angelo Leo ices Luis Alberto “Venado” Lopez to win featherweight Title

In an ironic twist, Joe Rogan has been accused of stealing jokes nearly two decades after single-handedly destroying Carlos Mencia’s career for doing the same thing. Rogan recently returned to the stage for the Netflix comedy special ‘Burn The Boats’ which was met with mixed reviews, generating a 54% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Less than two weeks removed from its release date, Rogan is being accused of recycling jokes and stealing material from other comics.

Comedy Scandal: Joe Rogan Allegedly Stealing Material from Brendan Schaub

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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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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. In a surprising turn of events, actor Ben Affleck is reportedly seeking an exit from his marriage with singer and actress Jennifer Lopez. Sources close to the couple have disclosed to the New York Post that the relationship has been fraught with continuous drama, which has left Affleck feeling overwhelmed and despondent.

Ben Affleck's 'Dream' Marriage with Jennifer Lopez Marred by Non-Stop Drama: Sources

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Francis Ngannou has his first assignment in the PFL, a tall task in 6-foot-8 Renan Ferreira. Xtreme Couture head coach Eric Nicksick is well aware of the dangers the 2023 PFL heavyweight champion brings to the cage, but believes Ngannou (17-3 MMA, 0-0 PFL) will remind everyone what he can do in MMA. “The Predator” left the UFC as the champion, went on to box two of the best heavyweights on the planet, and is now set to return to MMA on Oct. 19 at PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants.

'Speed and very good basics': Eric Nicksick breaks down Francis Ngannou's first PFL opponent Renan Ferreira

Angelo Leo Calls For A Fight With Rafael Espinoza Or Naoya Inoue. Newly crowned IBF featherweight champion Angelo “El Chinito” Leo (25-1, 12KO) wants unification with WBO champion Rafael “El Divino” Espinoza (25-0, 21KO) or undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya “Monster” Inoue (27-0, 24KO) next.

Angelo Leo: “I Want The Champions; Rafael Espinoza Or Inoue”

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Steve Erceg had UFC 305 circled as his next fight before he had even fought...

Steve Erceg explains why he preferred to not fight Kai Kara-France, expects to “put one on his chin” at UFC 305

UFC flyweight champion Alexa Grasso and former titleholder Valentina Shevchenko squared off on the basketball court ahead of their Octagon trilogy. Grasso and Shevchenko, who are scheduled to meet for the third time at UFC 306 next month, battled as opposing coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 32. The season has featured plenty of exciting moments, prospects, and drama in and out of the cage.

Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko Go Head-to-Head in $10k Basketball Contest

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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

Blair Cobbs sees WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol in a near-unwinnable position going up against IBF, WBC, and WBO champ Artur Beterbiev in their undisputed championship on October 12th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Beterbiev’s Power and Pressure. Cobbs feels that the short, powerful arm punches and the nonstop...

Beterbiev’s Power & Relentless Style Will Be Too Much for Bivol

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Khamzat Chimaev’s Achilles’ Heel? Sean Strickland’s Coach Has Some Ideas

Sean Strickland’s head coach Eric Nicksick believes he knows what could be the right tactic to defeat Khamzat Chimaev. Later this year, Khamzat Chimaev will battle...

Khamzat Chimaev’s Achilles’ Heel? Sean Strickland’s Coach Has Some Ideas

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