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It is fight week in the Central Valley! Valley Fight Series is back with VFS 16 Saturday September 7th, 2024, from the Table Mountain Casino in Friant, Ca. A full card of combat action with bouts in pro and amateur MMA, Muay Thay, and much more. There will be a...

Tusk MMA’s Javier Zavala ready for title opportunity on Sept 7th at VFS 16

Lorenz Larkin is set to face Levan Chokheli on September 7 at Bellator Champions Series: San Diego, marking his last fight under his current contract with Bellator. Despite uncertainty about his future with the promotion, Larkin remains focused on delivering a strong performance. Having been with Bellator since 2017, the veteran fighter's experience spans numerous notable opponents in MMA. As he approaches 38, Larkin expresses confidence in his physical state and readiness to continue competing, regardless of potential contract negotiations after this fight.

Lorenz Larkin Focused on Final Bellator Fight Amid Contract Uncertainty

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USA TODAY Sports Media Group

(Editor’s note: A previous version of this story only reported on Costa being injured and out.)
UFC Fight Night 242 has lost one of its best bouts on paper, but all is not lost.
A flyweight scrap between Alessandro Costa and Matt Schnell has been pulled from Saturday’s event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas after Costa (14-4 MMA, 2-2 UFC) suffered a shoulder injury. Stepping in to fight Schnell on just five days’ will be Cody Durden (16-6-1 MMA, 5-4-1 UFC).
Schnell (16-8 MMA, 6-6 UFC) first broke the news online Monday night of Costa’s injury, and MMA Junkie later confirmed...

Alessandro Costa out against Matt Schnell, who meets replacement Cody Durden at UFC Fight Night 242

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A flyweight clash between Matt Schnell and Alessandro Costa scheduled for UFC Fight Night 242 on Saturday has been scrapped.

Matt Schnell Announces Cancellation of UFC Fight Night 242 Bout vs. Alessandro Costa

After a one-week break, UFC fans are set for an exciting return to action this weekend with a top-tier fight card. UFC Vegas 97 will take place on Saturday, September 7, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main event features former UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns facing off against Sean Brady. This fight card promises to deliver high-level action, with the entire lineup expected to provide thrilling bouts for fans.

Which Fighters Are Competing In UFC Vegas 97 Burns Vs. Brady Card?

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3 amazing fights get added to UFC Abu Dhabi in October.

UFC Announces 3 Huge Fights for Stacked UFC 308 Event

Decorated MMA and Olympic champion Kayla Harrison has offered her opinion on the upcoming showdown between Larissa Pacheco and MMA legend Cris Cyborg. Kayla Harrison was a multi-time gold medalist in the Olympics and a multi-time PFL MMA world champion. After a loss to Brazil’s Larissa Pacheco, Harrison jumped over to the UFC. The US-born Olympian has since submitted former champion Holly Holm.

Kayla Harrison Believes Pacheco’s Power and Hunger Will Be Too Much for Aging Cris Cyborg

Paddy Pimblett is desperate to cross paths with a UFC legend en route to squaring off with Islam Makhachev for lightweight gold. Following a massive victory at UFC 304, the Liverpudlian has earned a #15 ranking in the 155-pound division. Paddy Pimblett targets fight with Charles Oliveira. On July 27,...

Paddy Pimblett reveals the former UFC champion he wants to fight to earn a shot at the lightweight belt

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UFC CEO Dana White announced on X that former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will face Amir Albazi at Rogers Place in what will likely be a title eliminator.

UFC adds Moreno, Albazi flyweight bout to Edmonton card

Former undisputed strawweight champion, Jessica Andrade has claimed her fellow former 115lbs gold holder, Joanna Jedrzejczyk is interested in making a potential return to the UFC — in the form of a symbolic BMF title fight amongst her female peers, and in particular, a rematch clash. Andrade, who is...

Jessica Andrade claims Joanna Jedrzejczyk is open to UFC return, BMF title rematch

WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has revealed that his organization has created the ‘Tamaulipas II’ belt, which will be presented to the winner of the clash between unified super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga on September 14th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Unnecessary Belt.

WBC Creates “Tamaulipas II” Belt for Canelo-Berlanga, Fans Roast Sulaiman

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WRIC 8 News reported that Richmond officials have confirmed that the city’s Greyhound Bus Service, located at 2910 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230, will close in October 2024.

Greyhound Bus Service is moving in October from current location in Richmond, Virginia

After winning ten UFC fights in a row, Merab Dvalishvili will rightly challenge Sean O’Malley for the promotion’s bantamweight championship at The Sphere in Las Vegas on September 14, 2024. The classic striker vs. grappler matchup already has fans on the edge of their seats. On top of...

‘He Only Beat Cory Sandhagen’ – Merab Dvalishvili Doubles Down On Deiveson Figueiredo Deserving Next Bantamweight Title Shot Over Umar Nurmagomedov

In the UFC, titles are usually divided by weight class, but Max Holloway’s Baddest Motherf***er (BMF) title stands out with its unique edge. Jessica Andrade is now advocating for a BMF title for the women’s division and hints that retired fighter Joanna Jedrzejczyk might come back to compete for it. This move will really bring a new level of intensity and excitement to the women’s UFC division and add another layer to the sport.

Jessica Andrade Claims Retired UFC Star Would Return For The Women’s BMF Title

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Salt Lake City, UT

Former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling will look to blast his way into featherweight title contention when he collides with No. 6-ranked Movsar Evloev as part of the upcoming UFC 307 pay-per-view (PPV) event, scheduled for Sat., Oct. 5, 2024 from inside Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Assuming Evloev...

UFC 307’s Aljamain Sterling blows whistle on ‘cheating’ Top 10 opponent — ‘He’s not a clean athlete’

Tyron Woodley vs. Eddie Hall is the fight we never knew was possible. That’s according to the former UFC welterweight champion, anyway. Woodley, 42, has been absent from combat sports action since his post-UFC boxing rivalry with Jake Paul in 2021. Considering the results of those two matches and his final four MMA fights, that’s probably been for the best, as “The Chosen One” has nothing left to prove.

Morning Report: Tyron Woodley claims he was offered MMA and boxing fights vs. Eddie Hall, Floyd Mayweather

Denver, CO

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A partnership between Bayaud Enterprises and Atlantis Community Foundation to build a 60-unit apartment complex for people experiencing homelessness likely will get a $3 million infusion from the city.

Denver funds $3M for homeless housing: Henninger Legacy Homes

Dana White’s Contender Series has proven to be a launching pad for rising UFC stars, offering fighters the opportunity to showcase their skills in front of the UFC CEO. With one chance to make an impression, DWCS fighters can earn a UFC contract based solely on their performance that night if White believes they have what it takes to compete with UFC talent.

Sean O’Malley | Dana White’s Contender Series Grad Showcase

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Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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Bakersfield’s The Chute MMA & Jiu Jitsu set to host Seminar led by Jon Fitch on Sept 21st

UFC and Bellator Veteran Jon Fitch will make his way to Bakersfield California to lead a seminar at The Chute MMA & Jiu Jitsu on Saturday...

Bakersfield’s The Chute MMA & Jiu Jitsu set to host Seminar led by Jon Fitch on Sept 21st

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