The Craig Jones Invitational (CJI) is finally upon us. Meanwhile, Jones is upon his opponent, Gabi Garcia. Everyone loves some good competition and Australia’s Jones is creating exactly that with his head-to-head alternative to the world-famous Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) this weekend. CJI will feature tons of talented grapplers competing over the next two nights (Fri., Aug. 16 and 17, 2024). You can watch day one here and day two here.

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PERTH, Australia – MMA Junkie was on scene and reporting live from Friday’s official UFC 305 fighter weigh-ins.
The early weigh-ins took place at the UFC host hotel in Perth, Australia, and preceded the ceremonial weigh-ins for the fans, which take place at 11 p.m. ET at RAC Arena. The same venue hosts Saturday’s event (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+).
Among those weighing in were middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis (21-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC) and former champ Israel Adesanya (24-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC), who meet in the main event title grudge match. Both were the first to hit the scale, and both successfully made weight.

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If getting your ass beat by half-dozen angry Russians was an Olympic sport, former UFC two-division champion Henry Cejudo could have bagged his second gold medal. That’s because “Triple C” crossed paths with UFC middleweight Khamzat Chimaev outside the entrance to the Summer Games in Paris. And it sounds like “Borz” was fed up with all the trash talk from Cejudo, who frequently posts pre-fight analysis on his official YouTube channel.

‘Emotional’ Khamzat crashes Paris Olympics with ‘six dudes,’ tries to fight UFC ‘rat’ Henry Cejudo

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) flyweight champion Alexa Grasso will defend her 125-pound strap against former division titleholder Valentina Shevchenko in the Noche UFC pay-per-view (PPV) co-main event, locked and loaded for Sat., Sept. 14, 2024 inside The Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. Grasso vs. Shevchenko 3 will also conclude Season...

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Alleged Hollywood sources have been coming out of the woodwork to spill the details of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s long-gestating divorce, with the latest claiming that Affleck’s decision to pursue a split is partially rooted in his sobriety. According to an apparent source with inside knowledge of the A-list couple, Jennifer Lopez’s lavish lifestyle […]
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Ben Affleck Reportedly Wants Divorce Because Jennifer Lopez’s Lifestyle Puts Him At Risk Of Relapsing

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It's been fifteen years since charismatic actor David Carradine, star of the groundbreaking 1970s Eastern-Western Kung Fu, died at only 72 of an accidental asphyxiation on June 3, 2009. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Kung Fu' Actor David Carradine: 15 Years After His Tragic Accidental Death

Nicky Rodriguez set things off earlier tonight (Fri., Aug. 16, 2024) at the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational from inside Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the two-time ADCC World Championship silver medalist toppled Brazilian veteran Max Gimenis with a second-round rear-naked choke. The 27-year-old Rodriguez was the...

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Cain Velasquez will not go to trial for his 2022 shooting in Santa Clara, California. Instead, Velasquez pleaded “No Contest” to multiple charges, including attempted murder, in a deal that was designed to keep the former UFC heavyweight champion from a life sentence. That said, Velasquez is still expected to face prison time when he returns for sentencing in mid-October.

Former UFC champ ‘faces prison time’ following ‘No Contest’ plea in attempted murder case

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

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The light heavyweight champion and live streaming sensation went head-to-head with the most surprising outcome.

YouTube Star Surprisingly Outpunches UFC Champion

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, tonight (Sat., Aug. 17, 2024) for UFC 305 with an epic bad blood championship clash in tow. In UFC 305’s pay-per-view (PPV) main event, Middleweight roost-ruler, Dricus Du Plessis, settles his score with African rival — and former 185-pound kingpin — Israel Adesanya. Then, in UFC 305’s co-feature, recent Flyweight title challenger and local product, Steve Erceg, looks to earn another opportunity at the expense on No. 4-seeded contender, Kai Kara-France.

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We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 305 results, including the lightweight bout...

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Tonight’s UFC 305 main card featured a highly anticipated heavyweight showdown between Tai Tuivasa and Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Tuivasa (14-8 MMA) had entered tonight’s matchup with hopes of snapping his four-fight losing skid. ‘Bam Bam’ had suffered stoppage losses to Ciryl Gane, Sergei Pavlovich, Alexander Volkov and Marcin Tybura in his most previous Octagon apperances.

Pros react after Jairzinho Rozenstruik defeats Tai Tuivasa at UFC 305

UFC 305 is set for August 17 in Perth, Australia, marking the promotion's third event in the city. The fight card includes 12 matches, with Dricus du Plessis defending his middleweight championship against former champion Israel Adesanya, making history as the first UFC title fight between African-born fighters. Other notable bouts include Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg and Mateusz Gamrot vs. Dan Hooker, promising action as fighters seek redemption and momentum.

UFC 305 Results: Du Plessis vs Adesanya – History in the Making!

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Despite being the No. 2 ranked contender at light heavyweight, Magomed Ankalaev will not fight for the division’s top prize. In a shocking twist, Dana White announced that reigning titleholder Alex Pereira will headline the promotion’s return to Salt Lake City on October 5. But instead of defending his gold against the man everybody thought was next in line, he’ll meet surging knockout artist Khalil Rountree. Suffice it to say, reactions to the matchup were mixed.

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Former child star Angus T. Jones hit it big on the CBS sitcom Two and a Half Men, which originally aired on CBS from 2003 to 2015. Jones played young Jack Harper, son of Jon Cryer’s Alan Harper character, and nephew of Charlie Sheen’s Charlie Harper.

The Curious, Controversial History of Former Child Star Angus T. Jones ('Two and a Half-Men')

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UFC champ Alex Pereira lost to a streamer, IShowSpeed, during a punching machine contest at Fanatics Fest. On Friday, Pereira rolled to Fanatics Fest in NYC after his fight against Khalil Rountree was announced. At the event, Pereira tried out the punching machine and easily beat a muscular fan in a punch-off. Alex Pereira just […]
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UFC Champ Alex Pereira Gets Embarrassed By Streamer IShowSpeed In Punching Machine Contest At Fanatics Fest

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Mixed martial arts fans widely regard UFC commentator Dominick Cruz as one of the most skilled fighters in the sport’s history. But on Friday, his knowledge of the UFC’s history was called into question when he made a list regarding some of the biggest upsets in the last five years that was interesting, to say Read more...
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Christian Mbilli takes on Sergiy Derevyanchenko this Saturday, August 17, at the Centre Videotron in Quebec, Canada. Mbilli is potentially on the verge of a huge fight and victory over the seasoned Derevyanchenko will cement his position as a top challenger to super middleweight king Canelo Alvarez. Already ranked at number one by the WBC and in the top three by all four sanctioning bodies, Mbilli will likely face unified champion Alvarez or perhaps the winner of William Scull vs. Vladimir Shishkin for the vacant IBF title should he win.

Christian Mbilli vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko: Big-Fight Preview

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Highlights! Jesus Aguilar chokes Stewart Nicoll to sleep with scary guillotine | UFC 305

Jesus Aguilar sparked the “Prelims” undercard with a scary submission earlier tonight (Sat., Aug. 17, 2024) at UFC 305 LIVE on ESPN+ PPV from inside RAC...

Highlights! Jesus Aguilar chokes Stewart Nicoll to sleep with scary guillotine | UFC 305

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