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A UFC fighter walked outside a Jacksonville home to get some diapers. Then, video shows, someone started shooting at him
Read full article: A UFC fighter walked outside a Jacksonville home to get some diapers. Then, video shows, someone started shooting at himVideo shared with News4JAX shows the shocking moments bullets narrowly missed hitting UFC fighter Ramon Taveras outside his mother's Jacksonville home.
Going Ringside Ep. 74: How the RNC turned into a wrestling show
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 74: How the RNC turned into a wrestling showOn this episode, we document how the Republican National Convention turned into an event where the primary focus of the final night was pro wrestling and UFC. The history between former President Donald Trump and these worlds is so strong that this happened. We also discuss how Going Ringside may have played a role in the speaker selection for the RNC.
Major law firm looking for more victims in the Vince McMahon scandal
Read full article: Major law firm looking for more victims in the Vince McMahon scandalMajor Chicago law firm is seeking more potential victims in the Vince McMahon case. McMahon resigned from his former company WWE a few weeks ago following allegations of sex trafficking by a former employee.
Ilia Topuria stops Alexander Volkanovski in 2nd round, claims featherweight title at UFC 298
Read full article: Ilia Topuria stops Alexander Volkanovski in 2nd round, claims featherweight title at UFC 298Unbeaten Ilia Topuria stopped Alexander Volkanovski in the second round to claim the UFC featherweight title.
Going Ringside Ep. 48: Feds now investigating Vince McMahon
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 48: Feds now investigating Vince McMahonFollowing stunning allegations of sex trafficking leveled against the former WWE owner, now reports surface that the Federal Government is investigating Vince McMahon.
Going Ringside Ep. 47: The Vince McMahon sex trafficking lawsuit
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 47: The Vince McMahon sex trafficking lawsuitIn this episode we break down the lawsuit that alleges sex trafficking against former WWE owner Vince McMahon that led to his resignation last Friday. We analyze the civil suit with a veteran defense attorney as well as a capital management expert. We also look at whether McMahon or anyone else could face a criminal investigation for the accusations that he says are "baseless". The implications for WWE and its parent company TKO are enormous.
Conor McGregor says he's returning to octagon vs Michael Chandler. UFC neither confirms nor denies
Read full article: Conor McGregor says he's returning to octagon vs Michael Chandler. UFC neither confirms nor deniesConor McGregor says he’s returning to the octagon for a fight against Michael Chandler on June 29 in Las Vegas.
Leon Edwards retains welterweight belt with unanimous decision over Colby Covington at UFC 296
Read full article: Leon Edwards retains welterweight belt with unanimous decision over Colby Covington at UFC 296Leon Edwards successfully defended his welterweight belt, unanimously outpointing Colby Covington at UFC 296.
Bud Light to return as the UFC's official beer next year as it recovers from a conservative backlash
Read full article: Bud Light to return as the UFC's official beer next year as it recovers from a conservative backlashBud Light is set to return as the official beer of the UFC in the U.S. next year as the brand tries to recover from a conservative backlash to a promotion with a transgender influencer.
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones injured, title fight at MSG vs. Stipe Miocic called off
Read full article: UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones injured, title fight at MSG vs. Stipe Miocic called offJon Jones and Stipe Miocic will no longer fight for the UFC heavyweight championship next month in New York after Jones tore a pectoral tendon off the bone during training.
Makhachev retains lightweight belt with first-round KO of Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294
Read full article: Makhachev retains lightweight belt with first-round KO of Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294Islam Makhachev (26-1-0) used a devastating kick with his left leg to Alexander Volkanovski’s right temple, then quickly pounced and used nine hammering blows with his left hand before referee Marc Goddard stopped the fight at the 3:06 mark of the first round.
Prosecutors won't charge ex-UFC champ Conor McGregor with sexual assault after NBA Finals incident
Read full article: Prosecutors won't charge ex-UFC champ Conor McGregor with sexual assault after NBA Finals incidentFormer UFC champion Conor McGregor will not face sexual assault charges following an investigation of allegations that surfaced during the NBA Finals last June in Miami, his lawyer and police said.
Going Ringside Ep. 34: Ken Shamrock and Valor B.K.
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 34: Ken Shamrock and Valor B.K.On this episode of Going RIngside Ken Shamrock "The World's Most Dangerous Man" joins us to discuss his new fighting promotion Valor Bare Knuckle and their event at the University of North Florida October 27th. During the interview Shamrock talks about some top wrestling stars including Matt Riddle, Shawn Michaels and Steve Austin. You also will want to hear his startling take on Mike Tyson.
Going Ringside Ep. 18: Butterbean, Ken Shamrock and Dan Severn
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 18: Butterbean, Ken Shamrock and Dan SevernOn this episode of “Going Ringside” three legendary fighters who performed in UFC, MMA and Pro Wrestling sit down to discuss their careers. Butterbean (real name Eric Esch), Ken Shamrock and Dan Severn join host Scott Johnson.
UFC kicks things off in Jacksonville as Fight Night approaches on Saturday
Read full article: UFC kicks things off in Jacksonville as Fight Night approaches on SaturdayThe UFC Fight Night event — actually, it’s more like Fight Day — arrives Saturday with a 14-bout card at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Prelims begin at 11:30 a.m. and the main card, which features the UFC debut of former Jaguars defensive end Austen Lane, starts at 3 p.m.
Going Ringside Ep. 17: How Jacksonville turned into THE UFC & Pro Wrestling hotbed
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 17: How Jacksonville turned into THE UFC & Pro Wrestling hotbedIn this episode of "Going Ringside with The Local Station" we sit down with Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry to discuss the UFC relationship he's developed during his term along with other fighting leagues like All Elite Wrestling. We also preview the UFC event in Jacksonville June 24th. There's also an interview with the host of the "Jenerally Sepaking" Podcast.
Josh Emmett ready to wine, dine and win when UFC Fight Night heads to Jacksonville
Read full article: Josh Emmett ready to wine, dine and win when UFC Fight Night heads to JacksonvilleIt’s the fourth straight year that the UFC promotion has been in town, but the first time that fifth-ranked featherweight Josh Emmett has been here.
Slap fighting: The next big thing, or unsporting stupidity?
Read full article: Slap fighting: The next big thing, or unsporting stupidity?UFC President Dana White is selling slap fighting as the next big thing in combat sport, and the Nevada Athletic Commission has sanctioned the Power Slap League for competitions.
Jon Jones returns to win UFC heavyweight title in 1st round
Read full article: Jon Jones returns to win UFC heavyweight title in 1st roundJon Jones ended a three-year sabbatical from the UFC, moved up to its highest weight class and emphatically won the heavyweight belt Saturday night with a first-round submission over Ciryl Gane.
Jacksonville becoming a familiar stop for UFC as promotion returns to town
Read full article: Jacksonville becoming a familiar stop for UFC as promotion returns to townThe Ultimate Fighting Championship is back in town, with no shortage of storylines and no lingering clouds of the pandemic hanging around.
Former UFC champ Jon Jones jailed in Vegas battery incident
Read full article: Former UFC champ Jon Jones jailed in Vegas battery incidentFormer mixed martial arts champion Jon Jones was jailed in Las Vegas after an incident at Caesars Palace that police said led to his arrest on charges of domestic battery and felony damaging a vehicle.
Poirier thriving as McGregor's unlikely, involuntary nemesis
Read full article: Poirier thriving as McGregor's unlikely, involuntary nemesisThe fighter who erased most of Conor McGregor’s mystique this year is a polite family man from Louisiana who makes his own hot sauce, does extensive charity work and would prefer to compete in empty gyms.
Jacksonville in national spotlight after 15K fans attend UFC event
Read full article: Jacksonville in national spotlight after 15K fans attend UFC eventAn article published in Rolling Stones questioned what the cost of "getting back to normal" will be, especially when half the capacity crowd was from out of state.
‘I don’t think it gets any better:’ UFC thrills sellout Jacksonville crowd, plans to return
Read full article: ‘I don’t think it gets any better:’ UFC thrills sellout Jacksonville crowd, plans to returnA packed crowd. Chants of Duval. Even more chants of USA. Stars and celebrities everywhere. A night that Jacksonville waited for was worth every bit of the wait. And it’s just getting started.
Tickets are sold out for the Ultimate Fighting Championship 261
Read full article: Tickets are sold out for the Ultimate Fighting Championship 261The city of Jacksonville is getting ready to host its first SOLD out live sporting event since the start of the pandemic. The excitement surrounding tonight’s UFC fight!
Jacksonville ready for another moment in spotlight of the UFC
Read full article: Jacksonville ready for another moment in spotlight of the UFCIt’s time, Jacksonville. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is back, packed with a championship card and ready for a full arena of fans on Saturday night at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
That was fast: Tickets for UFC 261 in Jacksonville sell out ‘in minutes’
Read full article: That was fast: Tickets for UFC 261 in Jacksonville sell out ‘in minutes’FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, UFC President Dana White speaks at a news conference in New York. UFC 249 has been canceled after ESPN and parent company Disney stopped White's plan to keep fighting amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tickets for the Ultimate Fighting Championship event in Jacksonville came and went in a hurry on Friday morning. UFC president Dana White said in a post on Twitter that tickets for UFC 261 “sold out in minutes,” and was “one of the fastest sell outs in UFC history.” Only resale tickets were left on Ticketmaster at noon Friday. AdThank you UFC fans!!!
They’re back: Blockbuster UFC card coming to Jacksonville next month, with fans
Read full article: They’re back: Blockbuster UFC card coming to Jacksonville next month, with fans(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Ultimate Fighting Championship is headed back to Jacksonville with a blockbuster card and one very important addition: fans. The UFC held three events in Jacksonville last May, including UFC 249, in the first live sporting event held during the pandemic. Welcome back to Jacksonville 👊🏻 @ufc . There are three championship fights on the card. Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will have a rematch with Florida’s Jorge Masvidal in the main event of UFC 261.
UFC won't punish fighters for marijuana use in policy change
Read full article: UFC won't punish fighters for marijuana use in policy changeThe UFC will no longer punish fighters for using marijuana in most cases, making a major change to its anti-doping policy. The worlds largest mixed martial arts promotion wont allow fighters to compete while under the influence of cannabinoids, but the promotion recognizes that MMA fighters often use marijuana for pain management or relaxation. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)The UFC will no longer punish fighters for using marijuana in most cases, making a major change to its anti-doping policy. The UFC won't allow fighters to compete while under the influence of cannabinoids, but Novitzky said the promotion recognizes that MMA fighters often use marijuana for pain management or relaxation. Mixed martial arts once frequently showcased fighters semi-openly using steroids and testosterone replacement therapy, among other performance enhancements.
No longer Dana White's dream, UFC's Fight Island is real
Read full article: No longer Dana White's dream, UFC's Fight Island is realA few months later, the project that came to be known as Fight Island is real and ready for competition. And while Fight Island is not exactly the idyllic scene evoked by its name, the octagon inside an air-conditioned arena on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island also sits inside a bubble that seems highly unlikely to burst. Rather than a deserted tropical paradise, Yas Island is a modern tourist destination with amusement parks, malls and a Formula One racetrack. Fight Island will host four UFC events in 14 days, starting with three championship fights at UFC 251 this weekend. I dont know, White said.
Masvidal finally gets title shot on short notice at UFC 251
Read full article: Masvidal finally gets title shot on short notice at UFC 251Jorge Masvidal had to fly halfway around the world on six days' notice to get the first UFC title shot in his 17-year mixed martial arts career. But Burns tested positive for coronavirus last week, and the UFC went back to Masvidal to keep its card intact. Masvidal quickly headed to the Middle East for his first title shot after seven years and 18 fights in the UFC. He took the fight on short notice, but let's not act like he hasn't been training for this, Usman said. Aldo also has lost his last two fights, but he curiously got this title shot from the UFC after Henry Cejudo abruptly retired.
One Championship making deliberate plans for return to cage
Read full article: One Championship making deliberate plans for return to cageSityodtong still plans to be a bit more measured on his own path to get One Championship back in the cage during this unprecedented public health crisis. One Championship definitely will return to action this summer, Sityodtong told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Sityodtong is working with government officials and health experts on the fastest path back in China, Thailand and Singapore, One Championship's hometown. Once he finalizes his plans, Sityodtong plans to speed up One's calendar to hold as many events as prudently possible in 2020. But One Championship, which held its most recent show Feb. 28, is proceeding down this difficult path more deliberately than the UFC.
UFC 'Fight Island' revealed in Abu Dhabi, will host 4 shows
Read full article: UFC 'Fight Island' revealed in Abu Dhabi, will host 4 showsThe UFC's mysterious Fight Island is actually Yas Island, a popular tourist destination in Abu Dhabi where the mixed martial arts promotion will hold four shows in July. The UFC revealed the location Tuesday and announced a series of fan-free shows at Fight Island, starting with a card tentatively featuring three title fights at UFC 251 on July 11. The UFC has staged past fight cards most recently in September on the leisure island in the United Arab Emirates. The UFC will hold subsequent shows on Yas Island on July 15, July 18 and July 25. White told ESPN, his promotion's broadcast partner, that Fight Island will encompass a hotel and restaurants along with an octagon.
Conor McGregor makes 3rd retirement announcement in 4 years
Read full article: Conor McGregor makes 3rd retirement announcement in 4 yearsConor McGregor has announced his retirement for the third time in four years. McGregor abruptly made his latest dubious declaration Sunday morning on his Twitter account, where the former two-division UFC champion also announced his retirement in 2016 and 2019. Hey guys Ive decided to retire from fighting, McGregor wrote in a caption below a photo of him and his mother. If Conor McGregor feels he wants to retire, you know my feelings about retirement, White said. McGregor made his first Twitter retirement announcement in April 2016 during a spat with the UFC over promotion of his rematch with Nate Diaz.
Lace them up: Boxing set for June 9 return in Las Vegas
Read full article: Lace them up: Boxing set for June 9 return in Las VegasFILE - In this Feb. 22, 2020, file photo, Tyson Fury, of England, lands a right to Deontay Wilder, left, during a WBC heavyweight championship boxing match in Las Vegas. Boxing promoter Bob Arum says he plans to stage a card of five fights on June 9 at the MGM Grand. It's the first of a series of fights over the next two months at the Las Vegas hotel. A second fight card will be held two nights later. Hearn told The Athletic that the first fight card is tentatively set for July 15.