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Boxing

The Fights

Patrick Redford

MMA Fighters Flounder As Rain Turns Outdoor Octagon Into Slip ‘N Slide

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Conor McGregor of Ireland is carried out of the arena on a stretcher after injuring his ankle in the first round of his lightweight bout against Dustin Poirier during UFC 264: Poirier v McGregor 3 at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Conor McGregor Can’t Back This Up Anymore

This Might Be The Worst Reading Of A Fight Decision Ever

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JUNE 12: Terrance McKinney hurts his knee celebrating his knock-out victory over Matt Frevola during their UFC 263 lightweight match at Gila River Arena on June 12, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona.

There’s Gonna Be Three Hits: Me Hitting You, You Hitting The Floor, Also Me Hitting The Floor

The scrum around Pliev after they discovered he was down a finger.

MMA Fighter Loses Fight Due To Finger Falling Off And Getting Lost

Lauren Theisen

Petr Yan of Russia and Aljamain Sterling face off

Aljamain Sterling’s DQ Title Win Brought Out The Worst Of The UFC

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 19: In this handout image provided by UFC, Khamzat Chimaev of Chechnya celebrates after his knockout victory over Gerald Meerschaert in their middleweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on September 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Dana White And Chechen Dictator Meddle With UFC Fighter Who Wants To Retire Due To Lasting COVID-19 Effects

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 16: Gina Carano arrives for the World Premiere of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker", the highly anticipated conclusion of the Skywalker saga on December 16, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

Media Meltdowns

Gina Carano Posted Herself All The Way Out Of The Star Wars Universe

Tito Ortiz’s Co-Councilors Already Want To Strip Him Of His Position As Mayor Pro Tem

CHARLOTTE, NC - AUGUST 27: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this screenshot from the RNC’s livestream of the 2020 Republican National Convention, UFC President Dana White addresses the virtual convention on August 27, 2020. The convention is being held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic but will include speeches from various locations including Charlotte, North Carolina and Washington, DC. (Photo Courtesy of the Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 Republican National Committee via Getty Images)

The Dread Pirate Of The UFC Has Escaped Dana White’s Justice … For Now

Conor McGregor’s Big Night Belonged To Dustin Poirier And Michael Chandler

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 17: In this handout image provided by UFC, Max Holloway (R) kicks Calvin Kattar in a featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Etihad Arena on UFC Fight Island on January 17, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Max Holloway Had Time To Talk Shit To The Booth In The Middle Of His Fight

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MAY 09: UFC President Dana White speaks to the media after UFC 249 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 09, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

The $5 Billion Lawsuit Against The UFC By Its Former Fighters Can’t Be Ignored

Tito gives an interview on the campaign trail.

Politics

Tito Ortiz, Former UFC Champ And Total Kook, Now Holds Public Office

Khabib speaks during a press conference for UFC 229 at Park Theater at Park MGM on October 03, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. McGregor will challenge UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov for his title at UFC 229 on October 6 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

It Sucks That Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Tony Ferguson Never Happened

Adesanya mock-mounts Costa as the referee steps in.

Israel Adesanya KOs Paulo Costa, Extends The Feud By Humping His Opponent

Colby Covington gets his hand raised in an empty arena.

Colby Covington’s MAGA Heel Shtick Has Diminishing Returns, Even When He Wins

Daniels looks on as his victim is wracked by dick-pain.

MMA