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Yes, you read the headline correctly.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is going to be part of the circus that is the Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort/Anderson Silva vs. Tito Ortiz Triller pay-per-view on Saturday, September 11th.

Trump won’t be on the main broadcast, but for those who want to pay $50 to watch the Triller event, there’s an alternative feed that will feature special commentary from both Trump and his son Donald Trump Jr.

“I love great fighters and great fights. I look forward to seeing both this Saturday night and sharing my thoughts ringside. You won’t want to miss this special event,” said Trump in the official press release.

Both Trump and Trump Jr will be in-person at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, FL. Previously this was going to be Oscar De La Hoya against the former UFC champion, but De La Hoya tested positive for COVID-19 and in stepped the 58-year-old Holyfield. California did not entertain the idea of licensing Holyfield to compete in a professional bout, but you better believe Florida said yes.

The actual broadcast will feature former HBO Boxing voice Jim Lampley and Shawn Porter on commentary.

There’s nothing really more to add, is there?

UFC President Dana White wasn’t sure if Calvin Kattar would make it home after getting beaten to a pulp by Max Holloway.

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White was not confident that Calvin Kattar would make it out alive after a thorough beating at the hands of Max Holloway.

Holloway vs. Kattar headlined UFC on ABC, which took place inside Etihad Arena at Fight Island on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. on Sat., Jan. 16. “Blessed” lit up Kattar on the feet (watch highlights) and earned an avalanche-like unanimous decision (50-43, 50-43, 50-42). A behind-the-scenes video reveals just how gruesome the fight looked to White.

“He took so much f—king punishment in this fight, I’m freaking out a little bit. I don’t know. I don’t like it. This reminds me of the kind of fight where the fights over and he walks in the back and f—king dies. I think f—king Herb Dean should have stopped it in the fourth round. He was wobbling all over the f—king place,” White told UFC Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell. “He should have stopped the fight right there.

“When this fights over, no stopping, no talking. Get this kid in the ambulance and get him the f—k out of here.”

White subsequently walked over to Kattar’s coaching staff.

“Hey guys, guys. I want him out of here. Don’t talk to anybody and go right to the f—king hospital.”

And debriefed with UFC commentator and former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier.

“I’m just a little worried about him. That was a f—king war,” White reiterated to Cormier. “It should have been stopped in the fourth round.”

Kattar (22-5) has not fought since suffering the loss to former UFC Featherweight champion Holloway. “Blessed” is rumored to fight Yair Rodriguez at a UFC Fight Night on Nov. 13 after their previously scheduled fight in July fell apart.

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Bantamweight Marlon Moraes intends to end Merab Dvalishvili’s hype at UFC 266,

Bantamweight contender Marlon Moraes does not plan on letting rising contender Merab Dvalishivili use him as a stepping stone.

Paired up against the Georgian for an intriguing scrap at UFC 266, ‘Magic’ expects to finish his opponent before he gets taken down to the mat.

In an interview with Ag Fight, Moraes sang Merab’s praises, especially his wrestling prowess. However, Marlon says that if Dvalishvili intends to smother him on the ground, he better do it before the Brazilian has a chance to put his hands on the ‘Machine.’

“I’ve only fought the best, so my chance of winning or losing is the same,” Moraes said. “My goal is to fight the best. He’s a hot prospect, he has great wrestling. He controls you well on the ground, uses ground and pound, has beautiful takedowns. He holds a record in takedowns. He better take me down quickly.

“My intention is to go out there and dominate,” he added. “I want to show everyone what I can do and I’m sure I’ll knock him out. He’s a tough athlete, but I trust my potential. I know that I have a challenge ahead of me. There’s a reason he’s here today, he’s beaten some tough guys. But I have the tools to beat him and I’m sure that I’m going to do just that. Sometimes a guy might be too thirsty, that opens gaps that I can exploit, both on the ground and standing up.”

Currently on a two-fight losing skid, Marlon (23-8-1) suffered heavy losses to Cory Sandhagen and Rob Font in his last couple of outings. Before that, the 33-year-old had picked up a split decision victory over Jose Aldo, back in December 2019.

Now, Moraes is expected to take on Dvalishvili at UFC 266, on September 25, in Las Vegas. The card is scheduled to be headlined by a featherweight title fight between the champion, Alexander Volkanovski, and challenger Brian Ortega.