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.

Craig Jones cancels himself with CJI pre-fight staredown kiss on Gabi Garcia | Video

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On Saturday night at the ADCC 2024 World Tournament, Gordon Ryan went through a tough 30 minute Superfight grappling match with the always game Felipe Pena, defeating the Brazilian on points to bring their record to 2-2 over four fights (watch the highlights here). And in a few hours, “Gordo”...

What time does the Gordon Ryan vs. Yuri Simoes ‘super’ fight at Sunday’s ADCC 2024 start?

Valter Walker’s “Prelims” headliner against Junior Tafa ended in a bit of controversy earlier tonight (Sat., Aug. 17, 2024) at UFC 305 LIVE on ESPN+ PPV from inside RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, when the referee stopped the fight due to a verbal scream from Tafa after a Walker submission attempt.

Highlights! Junior Tafa slaps Valter Walker after controversial (and very painful) submission stoppage | UFC 305

Current UFC women’s strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern made her return to competitive grappling for the first time in seven years earlier tonight (Sat., Aug. 17, 2024) at the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational from inside Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dern was booked against world-class grappling champion,...

Highlights! UFC star Mackenzie Dern gets ragdolled, submitted by violent Ffion Davies in CJI ‘super’ fight

I will confess to being an unabashed Dricus Du Plessis fan. He’s not a popular pick for reasons that confuse me a little bit. Not entirely; I totally understand that Du Plessis’ style is the antithesis to aesthetics. If you appreciated Israel Adesanya or Anderson Silva for their precision and technical mastery, I understand being thrown off by Du Plessis’ off-balance charges and stumbling stance shifts.

UFC 305, The Morning After: Dricus Du Plessis’ bizarre but inevitable rise to greatness

Merab Dvalishvili may have a title fight coming up against Sean O’Malley at Noche UFC next month, but that didn’t stop the UFC bantamweight contender from nearly brawling in the crowd earlier tonight (Fri., Aug. 16, 2024) at the Craig Jones Invitational (results HERE). The event took place from inside Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Video: UFC contender Merab Dvalishvili scales railing, confronts terrified heckler in stands at Craig Jones Invitational

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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

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...

Highlights! Nicky Rod sparks Craig Jones Invitational with slick submission | Day 1

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Natalie Schafer was a millionaire, and also played one on TV. Shaefer, who died at 90 years old in 1991, was best known to classic television viewers as Eunice "Lovey" Wentworth Howell on the classic TV sitcom romp, Gilligan's Island.

'Gilligan's Island' Actress Natalie Schaefer was a millionaire in real life and played one on TV

In a stunning display of power and precision, New Zealand’s Kai Kara-France silenced his critics and gave life to his flyweight title aspirations. He did this with a spectacular first-round knockout of Steve Erceg at UFC 305. The event, held on August 18, 2024, in Perth, Australia, saw Kara-France snap a two-fight losing streak in emphatic fashion, sending shockwaves through the flyweight division.

VIDEO: Kai Kara-France KOs Steve Erceg In First Round At 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 Arena in Perth, Australia, putting UFC newcomer Stewart Nicoll to sleep with a nasty first-round guillotine choke. Nicoll came into this flyweight...

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

Dricus Du Plessis does not think “Poatan” should go back to Middleweight. Du Plessis scored a massive win at UFC 305 last night (Sat., Aug. 17, 2024) when he submitted former two-time Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in the fourth round to defend his title from inside RAC Arena in Perth, Australia (watch highlights).

UFC 305’s Dricus Du Plessis issues dire warning to Alex Pereira on Middleweight comeback - ‘You do not want to be in there with me’

Jack Jenkins looked better than ever earlier tonight (Sat., Aug. 17, 2024) at UFC 305 LIVE on ESPN+ PPV from inside RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, forcing fellow featherweight Herbert Burns to quit after a nasty barrage of strikes in the third round. Burns was a massive betting underdog coming...

Highlights! Jack Jenkins forces Herbert Burns to quit (again) with punishing TKO | UFC 305

Kai Kara-France scored a highlight-reel knockout in his return to the Octagon at UFC 305 against one-time title challenger Steve Erceg. Things were relatively quiet in the opening round with Erceg in pursuit and Kara-France circling away. It went like that for the first three-and-a-half minutes. Then suddenly, Kara-France offered up a one-two combination before stepping in and delivering a booming overhand left that put Erceg flat on his back.

Kai Kara-France lands vicious KO shot on Steve Erceg in opening round – UFC 305 Highlights

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It's been nine years since actor/writer/producer Jack Larson died of unknown causes at 87 in 2015. He initially found fame with his portrayal of the original Jimmy Olsen in classic TV's syndicated sci-fi superhero series, Adventures of Superman (1952-1958). Larson also happened to be openly-gay in the sometimes closeted-world of Hollywood. This is his story.

The Not-So Secret Gay Life of 'Superman' TV Actor Jack Larson: 9 Years After His Demise at 87

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Former Ultimate Fighting Championship champ Israel Adesanya is not pleased by how his company is handling Francis Ngannou’s legacy.

Adesanya on UFC’s Treatment of Ngannou: ‘You Can Never Erase History’

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UFC 305 is now in the books as an event that lived up to its hype in the promotion's return to Perth. Of its 13 fights, six were finishes, including three on the main card, providing a lot of competition for the post-fight bonuses.In most pay-per-view events, the main event tends to receive the Fight of the Night bonus, especially one as compelling as the clash between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya. The fight lived up to its expectations for as long as it lasted until Du Plessis defended his title with a rear-naked choke in the fourth round...

UFC 305 post-fight bonuses: Dan Hooker and Mateusz Gamrot's war headlines performance bonuses

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

UFC 305 Results: Dan Hooker defeats Mateusz Gamrot (Highlights)

Nicky Rodriguez scored his third-straight submission earlier tonight (Sat., Aug. 17, 2024) during Day 2 of the Craig Jones Invitational from inside Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, advancing to the over 80kg $1 million final with a semi-final, rear-naked choke over Adam Bradley. On Friday, Rodriguez sparked...

Highlights! Nicky Rod scores nasty choke submission, advances to $1 million final | CJI, Day 2

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Results and highlights from UFC 305, which saw Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya square off in the main event.

UFC 305 results: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya fight card highlights

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UFC 305 judge gets fired mid-event after handing in worst scorecard in UFC history

Tai Tuivasa suffered his fifth straight loss at UFC 305 last night (Sat., Aug. 17, 2024) as Jairzinho Rozenstruik dominated the fan-favorite Heavyweight for three rounds...

UFC 305 judge gets fired mid-event after handing in worst scorecard in UFC history

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