Danny Silva isn't sure what his future holds inside or out of the cage.
The UFC featherweight was simply going through his usual training routine, but knew something was wrong. Silva (11-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) said he decided to push through as he often does, but things quickly became more concerning when he discovered swelling on his neck and chest.
According to Silva, a friend told him to go to the emergency room to get checked out. Heeding that advice may have saved Silva's life. Multiple blood clots and a pulmonary embolism were discovered. Silva said his hospital stay lasted three days, and although he's home now, there are still questions to be answered.
It was just a few months ago at UFC Fight Night 270 in London when Silva last competed. He faced Kurtis Campbell and won that fight by TKO in the second round to pull off an upset and bounce back from the first loss of his UFC run. While he didn't have another fight on the books just yet, now he wonders when, if ever, that may come – but he says he will keep fighting to continue his career.
Silva detailed the scary medical emergency in a lengthy Instagram post. Read Silva's full statement below (via Instagram):

#silva #fight #danny

HOUSTON — Daulton Varsho was taking swings in the visitors' batting cage at Daikin Park early Monday before the start of a series against the Houston Astros when he was called into Toronto manager John Schneider's office.
It was then that Varsho learned he was on a new team and he'd have an incredibly short trip to join that squad.
The first-place Astros acquired the center fielder from the Blue Jays for starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti just before the trade deadline. A couple of hours later, Varsho finished his pregame preparations by taking swings in the home batting cage.
"It was definitely weird going from that cage to this cage," Varsho said, shaking his head.
The AL West leaders wasted no time putting Varsho in the lineup. Houston manager Joe Espada had him batting cleanup against his former team Monday night.

#cage #Monday #swings

Anyone here grasp what the Cleveland Browns are up to? Bueller? Anyone?
Admittedly, it's an ages-old question for one of the NFL's historically inept franchises − one that's never reached the Super Bowl. But the past two months have just added more layers of confusion, at least in my judgment.
I was following along earlier this spring, when Cleveland utilized free agency and the draft to reload an offensive line that had aged out − a stratagem that should also provide an eminently fair evaluation of this summer's (this season's?) quarterback battle. And after what appears to be a sterling 2025 NFL draft, including what seemed to be a cagey decision to move out of the No. 2 spot and forego selecting Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, GM Andrew Berry positioned himself to choose four players in the top 58 spots this year. Nicely done, sir.
But then ...

#bueller

Daniel Rodriguez didn't get his picture-perfect comeback moment in the UFC Fight Night 283 main event, but he still holds his head high.
After a well-document prison stint in Mexico that kept him out of competition, Rodriguez (20-6 MMA, 10-5 UFC) jumped right into a five-headliner headliner with Uros Medic (14-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) in enemy territory at at Belgrade Arena in Serbia.
It couldn't have played out worse for Rodriguez, because he landed just one significant strike before being knocked out in a mere 30 seconds.
Rodriguez said pre-fight that he felt stepping into the cage in itself was a win after all his struggles, but he ultimately wanted to craft a move-like script by getting his hand raised. It didn't go that way, but he said post-fight that he remains "proud" (via Instagram Stories):
Rodriguez, 39, saw his three-fight winning streak come to an end at UFC Fight Night 283. Now it remains to be seen where he goes from here.

#night #headliner #medic

San Diego FC's Saturday night road trip to Allianz Field ended in a drawing point after a cagey 1-1 clash against Minnesota United FC.
Leaving Minnesota with a point. pic.twitter.com/9bxFXwcpmm
SDFC were on the road Saturday night for their eighteenth matchday of the 2026 MLS Regular Season, facing off against Western Conference side Minnesota United in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
The Chrome & Azul got back into the win column last time out, earning a slim 1-0 victory at Snapdragon Stadium against visiting FC Dallas last Saturday off the back of an outside-the-box strike from midfielder Alejandro Alvarado.
This meeting between SDFC and Minnesota marked their second encounter of the 2026 season, with Minnesota claiming the first game, a 2-1 victory at Snapdragon Stadium back on April 11.

#stadium

Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi faced off inside ****** in a Cell at WWE SummerSlam 2026.
Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar in a remarkable and memorable main event at WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night 1. The highlight came when Brock Lesnar ripped the ring apart, unveiling the wood holding up the ring. Lesnar delivered a tombstone on Femi, who kicked out and finished off Brock with a Fall from Grace.
The hard-hitting match made use of a table, chairs, steel steps and a ring mat, but not the cell. It was essentially a weapons match surrounded by a cage, but a great one at that. After the match, Brock Lesnar
Oba Femi destroyed Brock Lesnar in their first encounter, which made an already rising Oba Femi into an overnight sensation. Oba Femi's popularity has only increased since then, with the Nigerian Ruler winning the 2026 King of the Ring at WWE Night of Champions. Prior to Oba claiming the crown, Brock Lesnar came out of apparent retirement to attack Oba Femi and get his win back. Lesnar did just that at WWE Clash in Italy after seven F5's in a controversial decision.
WWE overthought its booking of Oba vs. Brock, with Oba foregoing his No. 1 Contender's shot that he earned at King of the Ring to challenge Brock Lesnar inside ****** in a Cell. While Oba will undoubtedly receive a world ****** le shot in the future, it was an awkward choice for the rising star to publicly declare that he was planning to put his world ****** le aspirations on hold to beat Brock Lesnar twice and for all.

#femi #night

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith continues to work his way back from a neck disc injury, but things are pointing up for his return.
Smith started baseball activities over the last couple of days, Dave Roberts shared, doing some weight lifting, throwing, and even hitting as well.
"He's going to start his hitting progression today. My ******* umption is the cage and take some swings, but that is a good thing for Will," Roberts said before Friday's game against the Red Sox.
On Saturday, Roberts added more momentum to a possible Will Smith return coming before the end of the regular season.
Jun 16, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith during batting practice before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

#roberts #catcher #hitting

HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa's recovery from surgery to repair a torn ankle tendon is progressing quicker than expected and on Saturday the Houston Astros' star infielder didn't rule out a return this season.
Correa was expected to miss the entire season after undergoing on his left ankle on May 11. But he is already doing everything except hitting, sparking hope that he could be back on the field sooner than expected.
"We'll see," he said when asked if he could play again this year. "I wouldn't be doing all this work if I didn't think there was a chance."
After Correa was injured while taking swings in the batting cage, a timeline of six to eight months was given for his recovery. Manager Joe Espada said Saturday that Correa is ahead of schedule but knows that he still has a long way to go before he can return to the lineup.
"I'm just happy that he's out here moving around and he actually looks really good," Espada said.

#saturday #espada #recovery #season

Uros Medic fought in his native Serbia for the first time ever, but didn't stick around in the cage longer than he needed to.
In fact, Medic's UFC Belgrade main event lasted all of 30 seconds as he unleashed a signature knockout barrage to put away Daniel Rodriguez and send the Belgrade Arena crowd into a frenzy. It was the fourth straight first-round finish for Medic, who is emerging as a dark horse contender in the increasingly crowded welterweight division.
Fans and fighters were wowed by Medic's performance, with former 170-pound champion Belal Muhammad writing, "Wow, that was freaky fast," and veteran ****** yst Alan Jouban adding, "Medic would be a great champion. Passionate about the sport, thoughtful in his approach and an absolute killer inside the octagon."
Medic not only improved to 14-3 as a pro, he continued his career-long streak of having never had a fight go to the judges.
See more social media reactions from the pros below.

#serbia

Navajo Stirling got his chance to break into the upper tier of the light heavyweight division at UFC Fight Night 283 and took full advantage with a finish of former champion Jan Blachowicz.
Stirling (11-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) accepted the fight as a replacement for Bogdan Guskov on less than two weeks' notice, and he came and landed and early massive left hand that send Blachowicz (29-12-2 MMA, 12-9-2 UFC) flying across the cage. The Kiwi pounced and landed some slicing elbows and didn't stop throwing until the referee intervened for the TKO at the 2:56 mark of Round 1 in the light heavyweight bout at Belgrade Arena in Serbia.
Check out the replay of Stirling's shining performance below (via X):
After the fight, Stirling thanked the 43-year-old Blachowicz for his contributions to the weight class over the years and the opportunity to fight. Then, he took aim at the next names that will carry him forward toward a 205-pound ****** le shot.
"If (Khalil) Rountree or (Paulo) Costa wants to fight before the year ends, you know who to call," Stirling said in his post-fight interview with Michael Bisping. "1-800-I'm-Going-to-Whip-That-Ass."

#stirling

A light heavyweight clash between a former champion and an undefeated rising star served as Saturday's UFC Belgrade co-main event.
Former ******* leholder Jan Blachowicz faced the unbeaten Navajo Stirling at Belgrade Arena. Stirling picked up the biggest win of his career and kept his undefeated record intact.
Blachowciz pressed forward and was met with leg kicks. Stirling slipped but quickly got back to his feet. They clinched and worked for position along the cage. Blachowicz connected with a short right hand in the pocket. Stirling quickly tied him up. They separated and Stirling landed a clean right hand that knocked Blachowicz down. Stirling followed him to the canvas and hammered away with punches. Blachowicz was cut. Stirling continued to land punches. The referee stepped in to stop it.
The official time of the stoppage was 2:56 of the first round.

#stirling #blachowicz #quickly #hand

Bogdan Grad secured a second-round submission over Dennis Buzukja earlier today (Sat., Aug. 1, 2026) at UFC Belgrade LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Belgrade Arena in Belgrade, Serbia, but the win didn't come without some controversy.
Buzukja came into this fight as a betting underdog, but the Longo-Weidman MMA product looked sharp from the opening bell. He finally had a full camp and appeared to be more confident in the early going. Grad returned favor with some slick spinning techniques before turning to his wrestling and forcing Buzukja to the ground. Grad ended up winning the first round, but it was closer than most expected.
Grad continued his wrestling deep into the second round, but he appeared to be tiring. This allowed Buzukja to land some good punches on the feet. Grad eventually got his second wind and ended up scoring a takedown along the cage. That's when Grad transitioned to a tight arm-triangle choke and put Buzukja in serious danger. Buzukja was fighting and trying to stay in the fight, but it appeared that he tapped on Grad's leg. The referee stepped in and stopped the fight, but Buzukja immediately protested as it looked like his "tap" could have been an attempt to push Grad's leg off.
Check out the video highlights below and let us know your thoughts on the finish!
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#belgrade #fight #ended

Dakota Ditcheva wants it. John Martin now wants it. Liz Carmouche has said she wants it.
It sounds like the stars are aligning for a high-profile PFL women's flyweight ***** le fight – it's just a matter of when.
"I've talked to her," Martin told reporters Friday after PFL New York at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. (h/t Home of Fight). "She wants to stay busy. She's been out of the cage for a year. I think in the first round tonight, we saw her kind of feel Denise (Kielholtz), and there was a little bit of cage rust, maybe. But she got over that really quickly. So yeah, she's going to be back pretty soon, and I think Liz is the fight we make."
Martin hopes it's a fight PFL can get on the books by the end of the year, prior to their official branding merger with MVP. That timeline seems to align with Ditcheva (16-0), who voiced desire for a quick return and frequent activity after a year out of action, partially due to a hand injury.
"I think so," Ditcheva said, if a crack at the champion should be on deck. "That makes sense, yeah. I think it makes more sense before she shouted out the 135-pound division. But anyway, we'll see what happens. She changes her mind every second."

#fight #martin

Professional Fighters League's return to UBS Arena in LongIsland, New York, was punctuated by a majestic performance in themain event.

The PFL New York headliner saw current 155-pound ***** leholderUsmanNurmagomedov (22-0, 1 NC; 4-0 PFL) defend his championshipagainst ArchieColgan (13-1, 2-1 PFL). After a feeling-out couple of minutesin the center of the cage, Nurmagomedov connected with a head kickon his opponent's temple before following up with a big left handthat dropped Colgan. Shortly after the American managed torecompose himself and get back to his feet, Nurmagomedov followedup with more uppercuts that sent "King" to his knees. Smellingblood, the Dagestani landed more punches before referee KeithPeterson waved it off at the 3:42 mark of Round 1. In hispost-fight interview, Nurmagomedov was noncommittal about hisfuture in the promotion, since Friday's fight was the last on hiscurrent contract.

In the co-main event, DakotaDitcheva (16-0, 11-0 PFL) made a successful return from ayear-long injury hiatus, taking on former BellatorMMA ***** le challenger DeniseKielholtz (9-6, 1-1 PFL). "Dangerous" showed no cage rust,combining clean, sharp striking with effective takedowns, puttingany concerns about the injured hand to rest. Ditcheva made the mostof her reach, attacking from range with front kicks to the head andmidsection, while Kielholtz answered with a few spinning attacksbut overall posed little threat. The pace slowed in the thirdframe, drawing scattered boos as Ditcheva went the distance for thethird time in her otherwise finish-heavy career. When the dustsettled, all three judges scored it 30-27 for Ditcheva.

In a 157-pound catchweight tilt, AmruMagomedov (10-0, 2-0 PFL) kept his record unblemished byovercoming AngelAlvarez (11-3, 1-1 PFL). Magomedov attacked with a variety ofstrikes out of the gate, but his kicks proved to be his most lethalweapon. After "Salsa King," who failed to make the contracted155-pound weight limit the day before, crumpled from the damage,Magomedov poured it on until referee Dan Miragliotta stepped in at 4:28 ofRound 2.

An elitemiddleweight clash headlines PFL Charlotte: Tune on Friday, Aug. 7at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN.

The main card opener saw former Ares Fighting Championship205-pound kingpin MoustaphaDiakhate (6-0-1, 1-0 PFL) make a statement in his promotionaldebut, crushing last-minute replacement DarrylKing Walker (2-1, 0-1 PFL). "Black Black" hunted his opponentdown with strikes from the opening bell before taking the fight to the canvas and finishing "The Sacred Beast"from mount at 2:35 into the opening stanza.

In the featured fight on the preliminary card, LazaroDayron (11-0-1, 3-0-1 PFL) relied on his crisp striking andwell-timed takedowns to outpoint former interim Bellator MMA135-pound ***** leholder RaufeonStots (21-5, 1-3 PFL) at the end of a close contest, with twojudges scoring 29-28 in favor of "El Cazador" and one 29-28 for"Supa"; earlier, Sean Gauci(12-1, 2-0 PFL) dominated AllanB

Team Northern Ireland boxers Michaela Walsh, Kaci Rock and Jon McConnell won their respective semi-finals to move into Saturday's gold medal bouts.
Walsh defeated Fiji's Jasmine Daunakamakama in the women's featherweight by unanimous decision.
The 33-year-old edged a cagey first round with her experience telling in the next two rounds which she also won as she eased to victory.
The Holy Family fighter, who has earned a medal in each of her four successive Games appearances, will look to win back-to-back golds after triumphing four years ago, having won silver in Glasgow in 2014 and at the Gold Coast Games in 2018.
She will face India's Jaismine Jaismine in the final, but plans to enjoy her semi-final win which guarantees at least another silver, by completing her Irish lesson for the day on the language app Duolingo.

#four #final

Jake Paul wants Nate Diaz to be his opponent when "El Gallo" makes his cagefighting debut under the new MVP-PFL banner in early 2027. Probably because Diaz is 41 and held together by duct tape and Popsicle sticks. In addition, Paul already whooped Diaz in their DAZN boxing match in Dallas.
Paul's MMA debut was also "official" back in 2023 and never came to fruition.
"I've been talking about MMA and doing it for a long time, but it's official," Paul said in a social media video. "Now with this new partnership, I'm going to get into the cage. Nate Diaz, stop ducking. We need to make this happen for sports, to change the world, to change the history, and the landscape of combat sports forever. But don't worry, I am still boxing. Everyone's asking me, 'Jake, when are you coming back?' And it is as soon as possible. We are in contract talks and negotiations with multiple opponents, so it's time to box, and then kick Nate Diaz's ******* in MMA."
Diaz already turned down a $15 million offer to fight Paul in summer 2024.
Paul, 29, helped MVP merge with PFL for a combat sports entity that will allow fighters to box and fight MMA under the same banner. The new-look promotion does not yet have a TV or streaming deal in place but is expected to make an announcement on that front in the coming weeks, if not sooner.

#banner #already #official

Team Northern Ireland boxers Michaela Walsh and Kaci Rock won their respective semi-finals to move into Saturday's gold medal bouts.
Walsh defeated Fiji's Jasmine Daunakamakama in the women's featherweight by unanimous decision.
The 33-year-old edged a cagey first round with her experience telling in the next two rounds which she also won as she eased to victory.
The Holy Family fighter, who has earned a medal in each of her four successive Games appearances, will look to win back-to-back golds after triumphing four years ago, having won silver in Glasgow in 2014 and at the Gold Coast Games in 2018.
She will face India's Jaismine Jaismine in the final, but plans to enjoy her semi-final win which guarantees at least another silver, by completing her Irish lesson for the day on the language app Duolingo.

#walsh #games #Gold #silver

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will hit on Friday at Dodger Stadium before the game, stepping into the cage after a long break.
The Dodgers shut down Smith after he failed to make progress in his recovery from a neck injury. Smith is battling an inflamed disc in his neck, which has kept him out for more than a month.
His injury was meant to be just a few days away from the lineup, but it was clearly more serious than expected.
Jun 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
He got a neck injection in June while continuing baseball activities, but things did not improve for Smith, leaving uncertainty about how long he will miss.

#smith #neck

When Dakota Ditcheva makes her PFL return against Denise Kielholtz in New York City on Friday night, she will do so with a very different mindset.
It has been a year like no other for Ditcheva, who has been sidelined by injury since breaking her left hand against Sumiko Inaba in July 2025.
The British-Bulgarian, unbeaten in her 15-fight professional career, was scheduled to return against Keilholtz in February, but the fight was postponed after she suffered another significant injury, this time to her right hand.
For Ditcheva, who won the PFL flyweight tournament and $1m (£740,000) in 2024, her time away has underlined the importance of building a successful career outside the cage.
"It has been tough, and I have been really lucky that I am building things outside of the sport where I have other things I can do and keep busy," Ditcheva told BBC Sport.

#return

Kaia Gerber attended the London premiere of The Shards on July 30.
Her fully sheer little black dress plunged all the way down to her ribcage.
Gerber's look also featured floaty ruffles that extended into a floor-length train.
Kaia Gerber left little to the imagination in a diaphanous black dress at the London premiere of The Shards. On July 30, the actress and supermodel walked the red carpet in a completely sheer gown.
Gerber's bra and underwear were fully visible beneath her slinky LBD, which plunged all the way down to her ribcage. Ruffles trimmed the floaty garment from head to toe, extending into a floor-length train.

#london

Nicole Kidman embraced the minimalist shoe trend on the red carpet at Paramount+'s "Lioness" Season Three premiere, held at SVA Theater in New York on Wednesday. Nicole Kidman John Nacion The actress went for barely-there beige leather strappy sandals with a high heel for the event. The shoes were held in place by a delicate, slender arch strap that extended over the toes. The shoes featured a round, slightly oversized toe silhouette that peeked out beneath the hem of her wide-leg trousers. She paired the heels with a look from the Fendi fall 2026 couture collection. The sleeveless top featured a tunic-like design with embellished, beaded detailing that gave the garment a cage, armor-like effect. The sheer top was paired with cream, polished, high-waisted trousers with a satin panel down the side. Nicole Kidman in New York City. GC Images The look was styled by Jason Bolden and retained some of the key elements seen on the runway. While Bolden opted for gold jewelry for Kidman, the look was styled with two-tone jewelry in silver and gold for the runway show. Both versions incorporated beige sandals, with the runway model wearing a pair by Fendi. "Lioness" premiered in 2023. The series returns with its third
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#nicole

JonJones remains highly confident in his ability.

In a recent interview, the former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight and lightheavyweight **** leholder weighed in on how he believes a fightagainst fellow former two-division king AlexPereira and a wrestling match against longtime rival DanielCormier would unfold, backing himself in both scenarios.
Jones and Pereira were seemingly on a collision course when thelatter announced his move up to heavyweight for UFC Freedom 250. However, with Jones' ongoing stalemate withthe UFC regarding his future, a fight against "Poatan" has fallenthrough.

Nevertheless, Jones cites size as a key factor at heavyweight,claiming his former opponents StipeMiocic and Ciryl Ganeare bigger than Pereira, who previously competed at 185 pounds.

"I watched Pereira train," Jones said in an interview with AFLGlobal. "I see his level of wrestling and it's way behind. I feelas if Stipe Miocic is a true heavyweight. He's a big, big boy.Ciryl Gane, when you see him in person, he's a big, big boy. AlexPereira is not a big, big boy. He's a lean guy. I think right nowhe weighs maybe 250."

Jones believes his size and grappling would have overwhelmedPereira, predicting a submission win had they collided inside theOctagon.

"I feel as if my physical strength would have been too much forhim," Jones said. "I felt as if the moment I would have gotten himto the ground, my submissions would have come pretty quickly. Imean, everyone knows that. I think that's the clearest path tovictory for me against Alex Pereira. But we're not fighting. I am afan of him. I support him, and I want to see him do well."

"Bones" also discussed his approach towards a potential wrestlingmatch with Cormier, who he's already shared the cage withtwice.

"I think I would have beat D.C. in a wrestling match," Jones said."It wouldn't be easy, but I think I would beat him in wrestling. Ihear that he has problems with his back, so my strategy would be tojust try to wear on him. Not shoot, not go for the takedown, butjust hand fight, hand fight, hand fight and see if I could wear onthat back."

#pereira #hand

Mike Perry and Dillon Danis are venturing into new waters.
The two well-known combat sports names have agree to meet in an MMA bout on Aug. 29 at the Kia Center in Orlando, headlining the debut combat event from online crypto casino and sportsbook DuelBet. The show will be held under the "Duel: Arena" promotional banner, organized by veteran MMA matchmaker Dean Toole, featuring a hybrid card composed of MMA, kickboxing and boxing bouts.
The card, including Perry vs. Danis, will take place in a ring rather than a cage, per MMA Fighting. Toole told the outlet that the Aug. 29 lineup will additionally include "some influencer bouts as well, and a few [other] UFC vets" to be announced soon.
Perry (15-8 MMA) made his successful return to MMA in May with a second-round stoppage of Nate Diaz on MVP MMA's Rousey vs. Carano event on Netflix.
Prior to that, "Platinum" hadn't competed in MMA since exiting the UFC in 2021. Over that five-year gap, Perry emerged as the face of bare-knuckle boxing, rattling off a perfect 6-0 record in BKFC buoyed by brutal wins over a cascade of UFC veterans, including former champions Luke Rockhold and Eddie Alvarez, and current contender Michael Page.

#danis #toole #well #including

If behind-the-scenes dirt on the skeletons in people's closets is your thing, get ready for Season 2 of VICE TV's "Dark Side of the Cage."
VICE Studios on Thursday announced a new seven-episode season of the show with a premiere set for Sept. 1 at 9 p.m. ET on VICE TV. The season premiere episode features UFC Hall of Famer Don Frye, "whose willingness to absorb brutality in the cage led to the fight of his life against pain and addiction."
Of particular interest to many, most likely, later in the season will be an episode featuring longtime fighter Phil Baroni, who remains in prison in Mexico on a charge of murder. A teaser video for the season shows a clip of a phone interview with Baroni and him saying his lawyers won't be happy he did the interview.
"From house-fire heroism to SWAT stand-offs to full-blown arena riots, season two of Dark Side of the Cage pulls back the curtain on MMA's most extreme highs and devastating lows," the official show pitch says. "'Dark Side of the Cage' cuts through the glamour and glory of the MMA spectacle to reveal the never-before-told stories behind the sport's most iconic competitors, told by the fighters themselves."
Other episodes, according to VICE TV, will feature ****** o Ortiz, Jason "Mayhem" Miller, Chael Sonnen and Mark Coleman. Additionally, the season "will shed new light on one of the most heated feuds in UFC history: Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov."

#vice #dark #episode #show

A lot has changed in Ismael Bonfim's life and career ahead of Saturday's fight with Axel Sola at UFC Abu Dhabi, and he's confident that it will all reflect positively in his performance—and overall health.
Bonfim hasn't entered the octagon since November of 2025, when he stepped on the scale at 161 pounds (five pounds over the non-title limit) for his lightweight bout with Chris Padilla. "Marreta" was stopped late in Round 2, and now tells MMA Fighting that making it into the cage was already a challenge on its own.
"I relied too much on dehydration," Bonfim said of his weigh-in struggle, not a first since joining the UFC. "I got to fight week still needing to lose 22 pounds. I was bringing it down little by little, and on the day of the weight cut I still had 8.8 pounds left. I managed to lose 6.6, but with about 2.2 still to go, I just couldn't do it anymore. I'd stay in the sauna for 30 seconds and my body would already start cramping. I was getting cramps I'd never felt in my life, like cramps in my neck. That's when we decided to stop the weight cut. The previous times I'd made that kind of cut without any issues, so we thought losing 22 pounds during fight week would be manageable, but it wasn't. This time we started working on it much earlier."
Bonfim said "the situation was really bad" when he arrived at the UFC APEX for the official weigh-in and later collapsed before officially missing weight.
"I was standing on the scale, before the official weigh-in, and suddenly got a cramp in my neck," Bonfim said. "I collapsed on the floor and they called the doctor. The doctor checked me and said, 'You're going to be the first one to weigh in.'"

#bonfim #life

Magomed Ankalaev returns to the cage on Saturday, July 25th to headline a UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi against Bogdan Guskov. We haven’t seen or heard much from Ankalaev since he lost his light heavyweight ****** le to Alex Pereira, dropping his record to 1-1 against his bitter rival.
It’s unclear how much of that rivalry is actually generated by Ankalaev and how much is just”Big Ank,” the disrespectful personality on X (formerly Twitter) that many believe is actually the work of Ankalaev’s manager Ali Abdelaziz. During this week’s media day, Ankalaev explained why he was a man of few words in real life.
“How are people going to know what I am or what I have inside?” Ankalaev said. “I’m a professional fighter, I like to keep my emotions inside. And if there’s no crossing of a specific line, then I come out here and I come out as a professional. But if somebody crosses that line or kind of toes the line, then I’m sure I can show my character as well. Other than that, I like to keep my emotions in, my head cool, and go and do my job.”
Ankalaev recently said he’d be willing to chase Pereira up to heavyweight for a third fight, a comment that “Poatan” seemed to dismiss by commenting “Are you even still alive over there?”
“Alex Pereira must have been sleeping for a long time because I believe he was put to sleep pretty hard,” Ankalaev said, referring to Pereira’s recent knockout loss at the hands of Ciryl Gane. “If you can pass him a message, tell him I’m alive and well, and I’m waiting to see what he can show.”

#pereira #line #heavyweight

A woman who mistreated cats, guinea pigs and chinchillas that were found living in squalor has been banned from owning all animals, except dogs, for 10 years.
Michelle Ashford, 52, was visited by RSPCA investigators at her Thurlow Court home, in Stowmarket, Suffolk, in October after neighbours raised concerns.
They found injured cats with flies around their enclosure, caged chinchillas inside a cupboard and guinea pigs in crates.
Ashford, now of the Dengie peninsula in Essex, admitted three offences of failing to meet her animals' welfare needs. She was also sentenced to 18 weeks in jail, suspended for a year, was fined £769, and must complete 15 days of rehabilitation activity.
Appearing at Ipswich Magistrates' Court earlier this month, Ashford, who lives in The Marshes in Southminster and still owns three dogs, was also ordered to pay £300 in costs and a £154 victim surcharge.

#court #guinea #pigs #dogs

Amal Clooney is proving that vacation style can be vintage and effortlessly glamorous, wearing a Mugler fringe top holding on to dear life by a single strap in Italy. While enjoying a sunny getaway in Capri with her husband, George Clooney, the human rights attorney turned heads in a jaw-dropping look. Stepping out into the warm Mediterranean breeze, she fully embraced a retro, bohemian aesthetic. Her daring ensemble looked perfectly at home against the gorgeous backdrop of the Italian coast.
Amal Clooney chose a stunning archival outfit for her sunny day out in Italy, opting for a rare, vintage suede two-piece set designed by Mugler. The eye-catching look features a bold, '70s-inspired Art Deco pattern in earthy shades of brown, teal, and bright orange.
The star of the outfit is undoubtedly the slinky halter top. It leaves her back fully bare and crisscrosses over her neck, giving it the illusion of hanging by a single strap. To match, she wore a coordinating knee-length pencil skirt. Both the top and the skirt feature playful fringed hems that danced with every step she took.
The photos show the happy couple walking side by side as they explore the island. While Amal brought high-fashion drama, George kept his look classic and relaxed. He wore a crisp white polo shirt, light-gray trousers, and white loafers.
She accessorized her vibrant suede look to absolute perfection. She carried a brown leather Aquazzura Artiste Medium Tote, which featured a unique, wavy caged design. For footwear, she slipped into chic gold wedge sandals that helped her navigate the paths with ease.

There was a moment following his brutal first round loss to Adrian Yanez at UFC 329 where it looked like Cody Garbrandt might retire. That's not the case, according to a new statement from the former bantamweight champion.
Garbrandt reached the top of the mountain in 2016, taking the 135 pound belt off Dominick Cruz in a masterclass of a performance. He lost the strap in his first defense against T.J. Dillashaw and never managed to regain his footing. Series health issues caused by COVID impacted him greatly, and he's gone 3-5 over the past five years. That includes this latest knockout defeat to Yanez in just two minutes and 47 seconds.
Garbrandt had his gloves off in the cage and it seemed like a retirement speech might be forthcoming. But whether it was for time (broadcast pacing waits for no man) or a change of mind, he never said the magic words. Now "No Love" has released a statement strongly suggesting that he will continue to fight.
"There are moments in life when hope fades, and the weight of endless problems makes the path unclear," Garbrandt wrote in all caps on Instagram. "But remember this — you only lose when you choose to give up. Let your struggles be your fuel, not your downfall. Don't let the storm break you; let it strengthen your will to rise and keep fighting."
UFC CEO Dana White once pegged Cody Garbrandt to be the American Conor McGregor. The talent, the look, and the attitude all had him convinced. But the fight game is merciless and it turned out that it was T.J. Dillashaw's time to rule bantamweight, not Garbrandt. These days Cody is trapped in the role of gatekeeper, still dangerous but unable to take the big shots from killers in the division. And there are a lot of killers in the division.

This past fall, Conor McGregor claimed he found salvation and was a saved man in the eyes of his god.
After a massive failure in his comeback after five years Saturday in the UFC 329 main event, McGregor said he is being tested by the devil, so he will go to church. He also pledged to "overcome this" and "return."
"I was so sharp and so ready for this fight I cannot believe what has happened," McGregor posted on social media. "The talk of me being off while walking in to the fight is nonsense. I was calm, ready, and confident. I am in shock what has taken place. The devil is literally staring at me right in front of my face here. I am not engaging. I will be at church tomorrow.
I will overcome this.I will not be deterred.I will return."
McGregor (22-7 MMA, 10-5 UFC) rushed to the center of the cage the moment the bell sounded in his rematch against former featherweight champion and BMF ***** leholder Max Holloway (28-9 MMA, 24-9 UFC). He threw a fancy leaping kick, appeared to land oddly, and the early indication is that he likely blew out his left knee.