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The UFC 306 co-main event has an insurance policy in Manon Fiorot. Fiorot’s coach, Aldric Cassata, told French media outlet Boxemag.com on Wednesday that his fighter has been tabbed as the backup for the trilogy between women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko on Sept. 14 at Sphere in Las Vegas.

Manon Fiorot tabbed as Alexa Grasso-Valentina Shevchenko trilogy backup at UFC 306, coach says

Hollywood, FL

Josh Silveira is looking for revenge, a belt, and a $1 million check in the 2024 PFL light heavyweight playoffs. The son of American Top Team head coach Conan Silveira goes toe-to-toe with the man who beat him for the light heavyweight title in the 2023 season, Impa Kasanganay, at Friday’s PFL 8 card in Hollywood, Fla. Silveira vows to be “a whole new Joshua” in the semifinal match.

Josh Silveira uses painful loss to Impa Kasanganay as fuel for PFL 8 rematch

Craig Jones has declared war on the ADCC. The inaugural Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) goes head-to-head with ADCC starting on Friday. This post will help explain the start times, brackets, and broadcast schedules for how to watch the dueling grappling events, both of which take place in Las Vegas. The...

CJI vs. ADCC: Start times, brackets, and how to watch the dueling grappling events

At the UFC 305 press conference, a plethora of fighters from Saturday’s pay-per-view event will take the stage Friday morning. Dricus du Plessis, Israel Adesanya, Kai Kara-France, Steve Erceg, Mateusz Gamrot, Dan Hooker, Tai Tuivasa, and Jairzinho Rozenstruik are expected to attend the event at the RAC Arena. The...

UFC 305 press conference video

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Muhammad Mokaev is going to come back to UFC, as Dana White has given a hint on Twitter. The undefeated flyweight fighter has great potential and there are high chances that he could be a flyweight Champion in the future. His last fight was against Manel Kape. After that, he was fired by Dana White and he did not give another contract to him but he did not give up. He apologized again and again and asked Dana to give him a new contract to take a new start.

Dana White Re-Signs Muhammad Mokaev After UFC 304

New Haven, CT

Herbie J Pilato

He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

Los Angeles, CA

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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

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

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Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

PERTH, Australia – Dan Hooker said he loves his fight with Mateusz Gamrot because it’s a chance to make a leap in the rankings. But for Gamrot, who once was tapped to be a backup fighter for a lightweight title fight, thinks a win over Hooker should yield a title shot – and if not against champion Islam Makhachev, who is expected to be on the shelf a while, then against another contender for an interim strap against an opponent he beat in his first UFC main event two years ago: Arman Tsarukyan.

Mateusz Gamrot took what was available – Dan Hooker – at UFC 305, but has bigger idea next

Salt Lake City, UT

Mario Bautista is fully aware of what he’s dealing with in Jose Aldo at UFC 307, and he won’t let any mental obstacles get in the way of achieving victory. Bautista (14-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) said he was “super excited” when the phone rang with what would be the biggest opportunity of his career so far. After putting together six consecutive wins in the bantamweight division, he draws UFC Hall of Famer Aldo (32-8 MMA, 14-7 UFC) at UFC 307, which takes place Oct. 5 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+).

Mario Bautista won't be 'starstruck' by Jose Aldo at UFC 307, preparing for 'best version' of UFC Hall of Famer

Denver, CO

David Heitz

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

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Conor McGregor has taken to social media to insist he is on course to fight Michael Chandler before the end of the year, despite Dana White's claims he won't return in 2024

Conor McGregor slams Dana White after UFC president's update on comeback fight

Sean Strickland appears to be getting his wish. 2024 didn’t start as Strickland hoped it would, losing his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight crown in his first defense opposite South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis at UFC 297. The split decision loss (watch highlights) led Strickland to a split decision rebound win over Paulo Costa at UFC 303 this past June 2024.

Wish granted! Dana White confirms Sean Strickland gets next UFC middleweight title shot

Dorothy Dandridge was one of Hollywood’s first Black sex symbols and the first black actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Around 1930, Dandridge relocated to Los Angeles, California, with her family. A few years later she found success with her new musical group, the Dandridge Sisters, which included sister Vivian and their friend Etta Jones. The group landed gigs at the famous Cotton Club in Harlem and performed with top acts such as the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra and Cab Calloway. As an African American singer, Dandridge confronted early on the segregation and racism of the entertainment industry. She may have been allowed on stage, but in some venues, she couldn't eat in the restaurant or use certain facilities because of the color of her skin."

The Groundbreaking, yet Tragic Life and Career of African-American Actress Dorothy Dandridge

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UFC president Dana White on Tuesday poured cold water all over any hopes of a Conor McGregor fight in the near future. McGregor was supposed to headline UFC 303 in June opposite Michael Chandler. But the 36-year-old Irishman suffered a severe toe injury in the lead-up to the bout. The question several fight fans want...
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Dana White announces big news about Conor McGregor

MMA journalist Ariel Helwani has announced he will leave his role as host of The MMA Hour as well as his position with Spotify. Over the course of the last few decades, few journalists have done more to elevate mixed martial arts than Ariel Helwani. From his radio station days all the way through to working for ESPN, he has covered every inch of the sport.

Ariel Helwani Leaves The MMA Hour, Uncertain of Future ‘Goodbye’

LAS VEGAS – It’ll be at least four more months before UFC fans see Conor McGregor compete again, according to promotion CEO Dana White.
The saga involving McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) has dragged on for over three years, through leg surgery and recovery, an “Ultimate Fighter” coaching stint, a booking, a withdrawal due to a toe injury, and to present day.
For much of that time, McGregor has been aligned with Michael Chandler, who remains waiting for another official booking against his penciled-in foe.
But Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-3 UFC) will have to wait even longer now. White revealed Tuesday after Dana...

Conor McGregor’s next UFC fight? Dana White says not until at least 2025

Anaheim, CA

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SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 53-year-old third striker who Orange County prosecutors warned posed a significant risk to public safety due to his violent criminal history has been sentenced to 46 years to life for stabbing another man to death after two of his felony convictions were dismissed as a result of a judge allowing him to participate in a collaborative court program over the objection of prosecutors.

Third striker sentenced to 46 years to life after killing a man at an Anaheim sober living home

Israel Adesanya criticized the UFC for editing a mention of Francis Ngannou out of the "Countdown" video for UFC 305. The former middleweight champion expressed concern over the UFC's attempts to diminish Ngannou's legacy, which he called “silly” and an important part of fight history. Adesanya's comments surfaced during the promotional buildup for his title fight against Dricus Du Plessis, the newly crowned champion from South Africa. Ngannou's departure from the UFC was contentious, particularly as he left while holding the heavyweight title. Adesanya affirmed that Ngannou’s contributions to the UFC cannot be erased, emphasizing the need to acknowledge all significant fighters.

Adesanya Slams UFC for Editing Ngannou Mention in Countdown

UFC 305 media day will feature UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis, former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, and a host of others fighting at Saturday’s event in Perth, Australia. UFC 305 media day is at 10 p.m. ET, and the tentative schedule is below:. 10 p.m. ET: Jairzinho...

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Chris Curtis reveals he’s out of Kevin Holland fight at UFC 307

Chris Curtis is no longer fighting Kevin Holland at UFC 307 in October. The veteran middleweight revealed late Wednesday night that he suffered an injury in...

Chris Curtis reveals he’s out of Kevin Holland fight at UFC 307

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