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Dana White's Contender Series returned Tuesday with four fights that aired on ESPN from Las Vegas. One fighter was deemed good enough for a UFC deal.

Alexander Volkanovski defeated Max Holloway for the third time Saturday night.

UFC middleweight fighter Uriah Hall rates nine mixed-martial-arts scenes in movies and television, such as "Warrior" and "Attack on Titan," for realism. Hall breaks down the kickboxing techniques in "Kickboxer," (1989) starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. He also explains the importance of fighting rhythm and strategies in "Black Widow" (2021), "John Wick: Chapter 2" (2017), and "Blood and Bone," (2009) starring Michael Jai White. He comments on the accuracy of fights in the octagon in "Warrior" (2011), "Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown" (2011), and "Bruised" (2021), starring Halle Berry. He also explains the accuracy of grappling moves in "Attack on Titan" (2013) and critiques his own performance in "Seized" (2020). Hall has martial-art backgrounds in boxing, kickboxing, Kyokushin karate, wrestling, and Brazilian jiujitsu. He is ranked No. 9 in the UFC middleweight rankings as of November 2021. He was also a runner-up on "The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen." You can follow Uriah here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uriahhall/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uriahhallmma?lang=en Disclaimer: This video features martial arts sequences performed by professionals. Please do not attempt to recreate or reenact any stunt or activity performed in this video.

Current UFC bantamweight champion Julianna Pena blasted MMA trailblazer Ronda Rousey, now a WWE superstar, in a no-holds-barred interview.

UFC fighter Kevin Holland chatted with KPRC 2's Ari Alexander on Wednesday about his part in a Monday night takedown of an alleged shooter at Ra Sushi in Highland Village.

Authorities have released the identity of the suspect who got more than he bargained for when he allegedly discharged a gun at a popular sushi restaurant in Highland Village on Monday night.

Spotify’s CEO says that while he condemned podcaster Joe Rogan’s use of racial slurs, he doesn't believe that cutting ties with the popular personality is the answer.

Spotify said Sunday that it will add content advisories before podcasts discussing the coronavirus.

It's Neil Young versus Joe Rogan for the allegiance of Spotify.

The LA Sheriff's Department responded to a call at his home, TMZ reported, and determined he had gotten into a physical argument with his wife.

UFC featherweight star Shane Burgos and his brother, rising prospect Ryan Burgos talk to Jason Burgos of MixedMartialArts.com about being brother's in MMA and preparing Ryan for his eventual move to the pro-level.

"Sunday Morning" takes us among Brown Pelicans at California's Rodeo Lagoon near Sausolito. Videographer: Lee McEachern.

Joe Rogan, host of The Joe Rogan Experience and a UFC commentator, suggested that former President Donald Trump will not only run for president in 2024 but that he will win.

Former 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.

The former president has long been a presence in the boxing world.

Tilman Fertitta sure knows how to host.

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Derrick Lewis fights for his first UFC title against France's Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 265.

Weslaco’s Gilbert Urbina has followed in the footsteps of his older siblings, as the third Urbina brother to appear on The Ultimate Fighter, the UFC’s mixed martial arts reality television series that follows fighters as they compete for a six-figure contract with the UFC. Urbina was one of eight middleweights (185 pounds) chosen to compete on The Return of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Alexander Volkanovski vs. “Following them and having older brothers that were doing great things kind of had me under looked, not overlooked. I’m excited to be the third Urbina brother on the show, but since I was 18, I have had dreams of being in the UFC,” Urbina told the UFC during a pre-show interview. A former student at Weslaco East High School, Urbina grew up watching his older brothers, Hector and Elias, training and competing in wrestling.

The 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.

The 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. Dustin Poirier is a curious choice to be the archenemy of a charismatic international superstar. Poirier beat McGregor again Saturday night at UFC 264, earning a TKO victory when McGregor was unable to begin the second round on his fractured shin.

Anderson Silva doesn't think it's right that UFC flexed its power over Georges St-Pierre to prevent an Oscar De La Hoya boxing match.

In a wild back-and-forth fight at UFC 262, Charles Oliveira survived a Michael Chandler onslaught to secure a knockout of his own.

UFC 262 is bringing the largest sporting event to Houston since the coronavirus pandemic.

The cage door is unlocked for the season on the Professional Fighters League.

Fighting for Aniah College student Aniah Blanchard had a deep fear of being kidnapped. When she disappears, UFC fighter Walt Harris battles for justice for his stepdaughter. CBS News special correspondent James Brown reports for "48 Hours."

Walt Harris was ranked ninth in the world in the UFC fight game as he entered the fall of 2019. That was before Aniah came to him in a dream ... and embraced him. Walt Harris Getty ImagesAgainst all odds, including the pandemic, Walt found renewed inspiration from Aniah, and he bravely fought off the anguish of losing her. Walt returned to the gym and finally climbed back into the UFC Octagon, the steel cage where the sport's fiercest athletes compete. "I will always fight for my baby girl," Walt Harris said.

48 Hours: Fighting for Aniah Aniah Blanchard, a 19-year-old college student and the stepdaughter of a top-ranked UFC fighter, was found murdered in Alabama in 2019. Her parents are fighting for a new law, because despite being charged with kidnapping and beating two men, her alleged killer was out on the streets months before Aniah was killed.

"48 Hours" investigates the murder of a top UFC fighter's stepdaughter A 19-year-old college student and stepdaughter of UFC fighter Walt Harris, Aniah Blanchard, was allegedly murdered in 2019 in Alabama by a man out on bond for kidnapping, robbery and attempted murder. Now, her parents are fighting for a law to keep those accused of serious offenses off the streets. James Brown gives "CBS This Morning" a preview of the case, airing on "48 Hours" Saturday.

DraftKings announced Thursday it has entered a licensing agreement with mixed martial arts organization UFC. The agreement grants DraftKings the rights to be UFC's sportsbook partner and includes rights to licensing a countdown clock. UFC will also show DraftKings betting odds in its fight broadcasts. Ezra Kucharz, DraftKings' chief business officer, said the agreement will give DraftKings brand control over an installed clock in arenas where UFC events are held. "This is a massive deal that will benefit UFC, DraftKings, and most of all the fans," UFC President Dana White said in a statement.

Sneak peek: Fighting for Aniah College student Aniah Blanchard had a deep fear of being kidnapped. When she disappears, UFC fighter Walt Harris battles for justice for his stepdaughter. CBS News special correspondent James Brown reports in an all-new "48 Hours" airing Saturday, March 6 at 10/9c on CBS.

The 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.

UFC fighter Irwin Rivera was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder Thursday after stabbing his two sisters while they slept in his home in Boynton Beach, Florida, ESPN reported. According to the report, the 31-year-old mixed martial artist was taken into custody by the Boynton Beach Police Department Thursday morning after initially fleeing the scene. Believing he killed his sisters, Rivera confessed to police it was his purpose, stating he was compelled by a “higher power,” according to an incident report obtained by ESPN. According to the incident report, Boynton Beach Police officers found Rivera’s 22- and 33-year-old sisters alive with multiple stab wounds after being called to a residence. “UFC is aware of the recent incident involving Irwin Rivera and subsequently received information from his management that he has been exhibiting behavior consistent with mental health issues,” the UFC statement read.

HOUSTON Comedian, podcaster, UFC commentator and former Fear Factor host Joe Rogan is trading the Californian sun for some Texas barbecue, as he announced his plans to relocate to the Lone Star State. In his July 24 podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan cited overpopulation, traffic, and the need for freedom being a few of the reasons he has been persuaded to move from his current home of Los Angeles. Rogan also hopes that with his move to Texas, he could save $13 million in taxes, as California has a 13.3% income tax rate, Newsweek reported. The move comes after Rogan signed a $100-million contract with Spotify to air his podcasts exclusively starting in September. He already earns more than $30 million through YouTube, according to Newsweek.

A 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.

Jorge 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.

Sityodtong 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.

The 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.

FILE - 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.

2 ranked pound-for-pound women's fighter Valentina "Bullet" Shevchenko, facing the top contender, Katlyn "Blonde Fighter" Chookagian. Shevchenko lost to Carmouche at the Bantamweight division in 2010 before defeating her in the Flyweight division in Aug. 2019. Her opponent, Chookagian, is her top contender in the flyweight division and enters this battle on a two-fight winning streak. Texas has a big presence in the women's flyweight division. 7 ranked flyweight Lauren Murphy, originally from Alaska but trains in Houston, takes on Andrea Lee from Atlanta, Texas.

MIDTOWN, Manhattan -- President Donald Trump took a break from battling the Democrats' impeachment inquiry to watch another bloodsport Saturday, drawing a mixed response at a UFC match at a raucous Madison Square Garden.The President had seats on the floor. Sitting on one side of him was House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. On the other side of him were his sons, Donald Jr., and Eric.Long Island Republican Congressman Peter King was also there.Hundreds of people protested outside the Garden, shouting things like 'lock him up. 'Some also held signs reading 'headlock him up' - a reference to the UFC fight he came to watch.The greeting, though split, was warmer than the reception Trump received earlier in the week, when he was roundly booed and faced a "Lock him up!" chant at a World Series game he attended in Washington.Though a bloody mixed martial arts fight may be an unusual venue for a president, Trump has longstanding ties to the UFC and sat just a few rows from the cage, where fighters took turns bloodying each other with a variety of kicks and punches.He was set to sleep in his former penthouse Saturday before leaving town Sunday morning, his motorcade certain to add to the traffic congestion anticipated that for the New York City Marathon.The President's visit to the city came just 48 hours after he switched his residency from Manahttan to Palm Beach, Florida

MIDTOWN, Manhattan -- President Donald Trump took a break from battling the Democrats' impeachment inquiry to watch another bloodsport Saturday, drawing a mixed response at a UFC match at a raucous Madison Square Garden.The President had seats on the floor. Sitting on one side of him was House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. On the other side of him were his sons, Donald Jr., and Eric.Long Island Republican Congressman Peter King was also there.Hundreds of people protested outside the Garden, shouting things like 'lock him up. 'Some also held signs reading 'headlock him up' - a reference to the UFC fight he came to watch.The greeting, though split, was warmer than the reception Trump received earlier in the week, when he was roundly booed and faced a "Lock him up!" chant at a World Series game he attended in Washington.Though a bloody mixed martial arts fight may be an unusual venue for a president, Trump has longstanding ties to the UFC and sat just a few rows from the cage, where fighters took turns bloodying each other with a variety of kicks and punches.He was set to sleep in his former penthouse Saturday before leaving town Sunday morning, his motorcade certain to add to the traffic congestion anticipated that for the New York City Marathon.The President's visit to the city came just 48 hours after he switched his residency from Manahttan to Palm Beach, Florida

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Two 10-foot long alligators turned a Florida golf course into their own personal UFC wrestling ring this week. Kristi Gross of CBS affiliate WINK News has the story.