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The UFC 307 main event is cleared to go off without a hitch after Khalil Rountree was suspended Thursday.
An official punishment was handed out by the Nevada Athletic Commission during its monthly meeting, but the duration will expire prior to Rountree’s Oct. 5 fight vs. light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira in Salt Lake City.
Rountree, 34, was suspended 4.5 months and fined $157.04 for prosecution fees as part of a settlement agreement approved by commission members. The commission praised Rountree, who was present at the hearing, for self-reporting the issue and being cooperative throughout the process.
“I’m glad he showed up, and...

Khalil Rountree suspended for self-reported positive drug test, but UFC 307 main event goes on

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One of the losing fighters on Week 3 of Dana White's Contender Series needed some serious medical attention after his fight.

UFC CEO Dana White Shares Graphic Photos of Contender Series Injury

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Las Vegas, NV

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UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley is living his best life at Arizona Cardinals training camp....

WATCH | UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley runs routes at Arizona Cardinals training camp

According to Shavkat Rakhmonov, UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad rejected a fight against him. ‘Remember...

Shavkat Rakhmonov reveals Belal Muhammad rejected short-notice UFC 307 fight: “He wasn’t ready”

Off the back of his cancelled return to action in Abu Dhabi, UAE earlier this summer, former UFC welterweight title challenger, Nick Diaz has vowed to lay waste to Brazilian-American, Vicente Luque in a rescheduled bout — before switching his focus to other welterweight foes. Diaz, a former interim...

Nick Diaz issues warning ahead of UFC return: ‘I’m going to hunt all you down’

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Daily Coffee Press

A man out on probation for drug charges less than a year ago and a woman from Douglas were recently arrested following a search at a local apartment. On August 7, 2024, at around 1:00 PM, Detectives from the Coffee County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit were conducting a proactive narcotics patrol in Douglas. During their patrol, a detective spotted 30-year-old Christopher Lamar Hawkins, who had outstanding warrants for fleeing police and methamphetamine possession, driving a white 2021 Kia Sorento. Hawkins was stopped in front of apartment 203/204 on N Wheeler Ave, where two detectives approached him. Breanna Henderson, 33, then came out of apartment 203 to "investigate what was going on with Hawkins" and appeared to whisper with Hawkins during his arrest. The report states that Henderson, who temporarily lived with Hawkins, began whispering with him "presumably about nefarious activities due to Hawkins's previous history with drug distribution and evading law enforcement."

Douglas Man and Woman Arrested Following Drug Bust and Search at Apartment

Farmington, NM

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Alamogordo Conservative Daily

On August 19, 2024, at approximately 7:32 p.m. a New Mexico State Police officer in District 10 Farmington, was traveling east on Pinon Hills when he observed a black Chrysler traveling west at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop, and as he was maneuvering to stop, the driver of the Chrysler 300 exited the vehicle armed with an AR-15-style rifle, per a press release from the New Mexico State Police.

New Mexico State Police Officer Shot at During Attempted Traffic Stop

Aljamain Sterling recently offered his insights on the upcoming featherweight title clash between reigning champion Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway at UFC 308. “El Matador” is gearing up to put his title on the line for the first time against Holloway in the headlining bout of an eagerly awaited pay-per-view event set to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on October 26.

Former Champ Analyzes Topuria vs. Holloway Title Fight At UFC 308: ‘What Happens If You Could Set A Little Fatigue In Him?’

Los Angeles, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

Jon Jones had some choice words in response to a Tom Aspinall interview, to say the least. Aspinall recorded a cheeky interview with SPORTbible, in which he couldn’t help but take a jab at Jones when the question of who is “the champion of fight dodging?” was lobbed up for him. The two have been involved in a heated public rivalry for the better part of the last year, with Aspinall (the UFC’s interim heavyweight champion) accusing Jones of avoiding a fight with him and instead choosing to defend his heavyweight title against the comparatively inactive Stipe Miocic.

Jon Jones leaves vulgar insult on Tom Aspinall Instagram video

Aljamain Sterling sees cardio as a big question mark in UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria’s game. Topuria (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) makes his first title defense against Max Holloway (26-7 MMA, 22-7 UFC) in the UFC 308 headliner Oct. 26 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+).

Aljamain Sterling: What happens if Max Holloway can 'set a little fatigue' in Ilia Topuria at UFC 308?

Georgia State

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

LAS VEGAS – Andrey Pulyaev doesn’t want to wait till 2025 for his UFC debut. Following a UFC contract win at Dana White’s Contender Series 69 on Tuesday, the Russian middleweight made his plans clear – he wants to fight again this year, and hopefully return to Las Vegas for his UFC debut.

Following DWCS 69 contract win, Andrey Pulyaev hopes to make UFC debut in December

Cordele, GA

Officials with the Middle District of Georgia recently announced that Rontavious Jamal Jackson, a 33-year-old from Cordele, Georgia, has admitted guilt to the charge of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon after his involvement in a burglary where 62 firearms were stolen from a Macon pawn shop in 2023. Jackson faces a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison, along with three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine.

Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More than 60 Firearms from Pawn Shop

The UFC's Edmonton Fight Night on November 2, 2024, will feature a women’s flyweight main event between Erin Blanchfield and Rose Namajunas, with Derrick Lewis facing Jhonata Diniz as the co-main event. The card has expanded recently, adding prominent fighters like Pedro Munhoz and Mike Malott to the lineup, highlighting competitive matchups across various weight classes. Munhoz, seeking to end a losing streak, faces Aiemann Zahabi, while Malott looks for redemption against Trevin Giles after a disappointing previous fight. This event marks the UFC's continued expansion in Canada post-COVID, with eager fans anticipating the action. Additional bouts include rising talents like Caio Machado and Garrett Armfield in their respective matchups.

Fight Night: UFC Edmonton Adds Mike Malott, Pedro Munhoz to Card

Jan Blachowicz and Joanna Jedrzejczyk, both former UFC champions, reflect on their beginnings in the sport during a recent Instagram post. Blachowicz shared a 2008 photo from a Muay Thai training camp, expressing pride in their journey from aspiring athletes to champions. He emphasized their dreams of success and the significance of their accomplishments over the years. Blachowicz became the UFC light heavyweight champion in 2020, while Jedrzejczyk, known for her reign in the strawweight division, was honored in 2023 with a UFC Hall of Fame induction. Their shared history highlights the growth and achievements of two of Poland’s MMA icons.

Jan Blachowicz Reminisces About 2008 with Joanna Jedrzejczyk

Khalil Rountree has been given a retrospective four-and-a-half-month ban by the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) following a failed drug test in May. Rountree, 34, is due to face light-heavyweight champion Alex Pereira on 5 October in Utah, which will go ahead. The American fighter was internally suspended for two months...

Rountree gets doping ban, UFC title fight to go ahead

Carlos Prates has been a fantastic edition to the UFC roster since earning his contract via the last season of the Contender Series. The Fighting Nerds athlete has gone 3-0 inside the Octagon, stopping all three opponents with devastating finishes. His latest win over Li Jingliang at UFC 305 set...

Undefeated UFC Contender Targets Michael ‘Venom’ Page Having Emulated Him In The Past: “I Know The Way To Knock The Guy Out”

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Two members of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in multiple shootings and other gang-related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.

Gang Members Sentenced: 31 Years for Violent Crimes

Don’t hop the fence, UFC fighters … or Nevada will come for a portion of your paycheck.
Mayra Bueno Silva’s decision to scale the fence and speak to Dana White immediately following the stoppage in her UFC 303 bout has cost her.
On Thursday, the Nevada Athletic Commission fined Bueno Silva $2,500, plus $157.04 in prosecution fees, for leaping the cage after her June 29 bout at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas ended in a doctor’s stoppage.
The commission said Bueno Silva “against previous instruction exited the octagon by jumping over the fence.”
The fine is the second time this year a UFC contender has received such a fine. Diego Lopes was hit with the same $2,500 punishment after he jumped the cage at UFC 300 in April.

❌ The fight's been called!
A NASTY cut opens up on the forehead of Mayra Bueno Silva and there's no choice but to stop this one. #UFC303 pic.twitter.com/t2f263PRAY
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) June 30, 2024

Bueno Silva has not commented publicly on the matter.

Mayra Bueno Silva fined for hopping cage to speak with Dana White at UFC 303

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Khalil Rountree Receives Lighter Sentence After Self-Reporting PED Usage

Khalil Rountree can now breathe a sigh of relief, having recently received a reduced penalty for self-reporting his use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). “The War Horse”...

Khalil Rountree Receives Lighter Sentence After Self-Reporting PED Usage

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