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‘Absolutely Sick To My Stomach’ – Dana White, Conor McGregor, & Other UFC Figures React To Shooting At Donald Trump Rally

Donald Trump, the 45th U.S. President and likely Republican nominee in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, is reportedly safe after being rushed off stage following an apparent assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The Associated Press reports that Trump said “Oh” and grabbed at his ear when the shots first rang out, with […]

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Donald Trump, the 45th U.S. President and likely Republican nominee in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, is reportedly safe after being rushed off stage following an apparent assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

The Associated Press reports that Trump said “Oh” and grabbed at his ear when the shots first rang out, with the presumptive Republican nominee crouching down as two more shots were heard.

Trump was tackled on stage by agents, who were covering to protect him from the gunfire, as screams were heard throughout the thousands gathered for the rally. When Trump got back to his feet, he appeared to have blood on his face but pumped his fist as he was escorted off stage and away from the scene.

Spokesman Steven Cheung subsequently released the following statement.

“President Trump thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action during this heinous act. He is fine and is being checked out at a local medical facility. More details will follow.”

Multiple reports, citing Butler County District Attorney Richard Goldinger, state that a suspected gunman and at least one member of the rally’s audience were killed.

UFC Fighters & Personalities React To Apparent Trump Shooting

Trump and UFC CEO Dana White have had a long-standing loyalty and friendship to one another dating back to the UFC’s early days. When Zuffa purchased the promotion at the start of 2001, the first two events (UFC 30 and UFC 31) were held at the then-Trump Taj Mahal (now the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino) in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

White was a big supporter of Trump during the 2016 and 2020 elections and appeared to continue to be such with Trump being the presumptive Republican Party nominee for the 2024 election.

The Pennsylvania rally was the last Trump was holding prior to the start of the Republican National Convention that begins on July 15.

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UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Rose Namajunas Decisions Tracy Cortez

UFC Fight Night took place tonight from the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights!  In the main event, former two-time strawweight champ Rose Namajunas took on #11-ranked women’s flyweight Tracy Cortez. While in the co-main event, Santiago Ponzinibbio faced Muslim Salikhov in a welterweight […]

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UFC Fight Night took place tonight from the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights! 

In the main event, former two-time strawweight champ Rose Namajunas took on #11-ranked women’s flyweight Tracy Cortez. While in the co-main event, Santiago Ponzinibbio faced Muslim Salikhov in a welterweight matchup. 

Make sure to catch all the UFC Fight Night results and highlights as they happen below! 

UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card

  • Women’s flyweight Main Event: Rose Namajunas def. Tracy Cortez via unanimous decision (49-46×2, 48-47)
  • Welterweight Co-Main Event: Muslim Salikhov def. Santiago Ponzinibbio via split decision (29-28×2, 28-29)
  • Lightweight: Jean Silva def. Drew Dober via TKO (doctor’s stoppage): R3, 1.28
  • Welterweight: Gabriel Bonfim def. Ange Loosa via unanimous decision (30-27×2, 29-28)
  • Featherweight: Julian Erosa def. Christian Rodriguez via submission: R1, 4.49
  • Middleweight: Abdul Razak Alhassan vs. Cody Brundage ends in no contest (illegal elbows by Alhassan): R1, 0.37

Preliminary Card

  • Flyweight: Charles Johnson def. Joshua Van via KO: R3, 0.20
  • Women’s Flyweight: Jasmine Jasudavicius def. Fatima Kline via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
  • Bantamweight: Montel Jackson def. Da’Mon Blackshear via KO: R1, 0.18
  • Women’s Flyweight: Luana Santos def. Mariya Agapova via submission: R1, 3.27
  • Middleweight: Andre Petroski def. Josh Fremd via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
  • Welterweight: Evan Elder def. Darrius Flowers via submission: R2, 1.46

Preliminary Card Highlights

Evan Elder def. Darrius Flowers

In this welterweight matchup, Evan Elder got it done with a submission of Darrius Flowers in the second round.

Luana Santos def. Mariya Agapova

Luana Santos locked in a rear-naked choke to get the win against Mariya Agapova in the first round of their flyweight bout.

Montel Jackson def. Da’Mon Blackshear

Montel Jackson unleashed a huge left to KO Da’Mon Blackshear after just 18 seconds of their bantamweight bout.

Charles Johnson def. Joshua Van

In this flyweight matchup, Charles Johnson earned a KO of Joshua Van 20 seconds into round three.

Abdul Razak Alhassan vs. Cody Brundage ends in no contest

This middleweight bout ended in a no contest after Abdul Razak Alhassan landed elbows to the back of Cody Brundage’s head, who was not able to continue.

Julian Erosa def. Christian Rodriguez

Julian Erosa locked in a guillotine to submit Christian Rodriguez at the end of round one in their featherweight contest.

Gabriel Bonfim def. Ange Loosa

Gabriel Bonfim earned a unanimous decision win against Ange Loosa in their welterweight bout.

Jean Silva def. Drew Dober

In this lightweight bout, Jean Silva was awarded a TKO victory after inflicting a nasty cut above Drew Dober’s right eye that caused the ringside doctor to stop the fight.

Muslim Salikhov def. Santiago Ponzinibbio

In the co-main event, Muslim Salikhov earned a split decision victory against Santiago Ponzinibbio.

Rose Namajunas def. Tracy Cortez

In the main event, Rose Namajunas earned a unanimous decision against Tracy Cortez to make it two wins in a row in the flyweight division.

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‘He’s Gonna Be Like Chandler Soon Huh’ – MMA Fans React To Jon Jones’ Concerning Deleted Tweet About Having ‘Finger Cut Off’

If you think there has not been enough drama in the UFC over the last month or so, Jon Jones is now pouring gasoline on that fire, with a series of now-deleted tweets bringing concern to the MMA community. It started with a tweet in which Jones said he was at an airport in Las […]

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If you think there has not been enough drama in the UFC over the last month or so, Jon Jones is now pouring gasoline on that fire, with a series of now-deleted tweets bringing concern to the MMA community.

It started with a tweet in which Jones said he was at an airport in Las Vegas “getting half my finger cut off.”

Jones followed that up with more tweets, including one that simply says, “No,” one that tells an X/Twitter user to, |Stop before it starts,” and one that says, “Do not call me.”

The nature of these messages, combined with their quick deletion, has several in the MMA speculating what this could mean about Jones. Some have feared him being on another bender, while others are concerned this is a sign that Jones is yet again injured.

Some even wonder if Jones will ever compete in the UFC ever again. Others, meanwhile, compared the behavior of Jones here to his brother, Chandler Jones, a star NFL defenseman who had a dispute with the Las Vegas Raiders at the start of the 2023 season and was released by the team following a September 2023 arrest.

MMA Community Reacts To Concerning Series Of Deleted Tweets From UFC Heavyweight Champ Jon Jones

Some who view this as a sign Jones is hurt say, if that turns out to be true, “Bones” needs to be stripped of the UFC heavyweight championship quickly.

In spite of some fan outcry, the UFC has been insistent on booking Jones vs. Stipe Miocic at New York’s Madison Square Garden after a plan for them to headline UFC 295 fell through due to Jones suffering a torn pec.

Tom Aspinall won the interim heavyweight championship on that card, and he will defend that interim title against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 on July 27.

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‘It Doesn’t Interest Me In This Moment To Fight Him’ – Alex Pereira Not Willing To Take On Tom Aspinall Due To Interim Title Status

Alex Pereira defended his UFC light heavyweight championship against Ji?í Procházka at UFC 303. He now holds three title wins in the division and tons of fans, including MMA fighters, are excited to see him at heavyweight. In the biggest weight division, Pereira can take on the likes of Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. While […]

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Alex Pereira defended his UFC light heavyweight championship against Ji?í Procházka at UFC 303. He now holds three title wins in the division and tons of fans, including MMA fighters, are excited to see him at heavyweight.

In the biggest weight division, Pereira can take on the likes of Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. While Jones is adamant about fighting Stipe Miocic next, Aspinall is scheduled to defend his interim UFC heavyweight championship against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304.

With uncertainty surrounding Pereira’s heavyweight debut, here’s what he thinks of a fight with Aspinall…

Alex Pereira Dismisses Tom Aspinall As An Opponent Due To His Interim UFC Heavyweight Belt

Pereira discussed his heavyweight debut in the UFC on his official YouTube channel recently. He instantly clarified that heavyweight isn’t his priority at the moment, teasing that he aims to defend his light heavyweight belt again.

“What I got to say is, it doesn’t interest me in this moment to fight him. To be honest, heavyweight isn’t my objective, it isn’t my main focus. Tom Aspinall, not talking about fighter, I’m talking positions. I think I’m in another position now, sincerely for me it doesn’t make sense to dispute the interim belt.

“Poatan” then cited that Aspinall’s interim UFC heavyweight belt as the reason why he isn’t interested in the fight. He prefers waiting to fight for the real belt over disputing the interim one.

The Brazilian didn’t discredit Aspinall’s Octagon skills, though. He appreciated the interim champ’s technical prowess and athleticism. So, their highly-anticipated matchup could become a reality if Jones is stripped or the Britisher unifies the title anytime soon.

“I am not belittling him, I respect him a lot. I think he is an incredible athlete, a guy that is very dangerous technical. I’m just talking about the interim belt, there is no point for me. So, I discard, there is no possibility to fight him now. If he was champion and said that, of course we would be promotion the fight. “

Read More: Former Glory Champion & Last Man To Defeat Alex Pereira In Kickboxing Training With Henry Cejudo: ‘Chama, We Comin’!’

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Report: Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov 2 Targeted For Abu Dhabu-Held UFC 308

Top UFC heavyweights are expected to run it back in the Middle East this coming October. After returning to the Etihad Arena for UFC Fight Night: Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov early next month, the mixed martial arts leader will be back in Abu Dhabi for its annual October pay-per-view there. And the UFC 308 […]

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Top UFC heavyweights are expected to run it back in the Middle East this coming October.

After returning to the Etihad Arena for UFC Fight Night: Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov early next month, the mixed martial arts leader will be back in Abu Dhabi for its annual October pay-per-view there.

And the UFC 308 numbered event looks close to having its first major matchup confirmed, with Brazilian outlet Ag. Fight reporting that former interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane (12-2) will run it back with seven-time UFC headliner Alexander Volkov (38-10) on October 26.

Gane Ends Year Layoff Against Familiar Foe At UFC 308

When he makes his long-awaited return later this year, Gane will be tasked with stalling the resurgence of a longtime heavyweight veteran in Volkov.

The Frenchman hans’t competed since the UFC FIght Night in Paris last September. For the second straight year, he recorded a main event knockout win in front of his home fans, this time at the expense of Serghei Spivac. That result marked a rebound performance six months on from a quick submission loss for Gane at the hands of Jon Jones in their vacant title fight.

According to reports, “Bon Gamin” turned down the chance to challenge for Tom Aspinall’s interim gold this month at UFC 304 in Manchester, England, owing to acting committments. He’ll now also miss a France-held card for the first time, with Renato Moicano and Benoît Saint Denis headlining at Accor Arena on September 28 instead.

Volkov, meanwhile, is flying high having won five of six since his loss to Gane in 2021. And following a defeat to Aspinall the following year, the Russian has reeled off four cosnecutive triumphs, most recently outpointing his fellow countryman Sergei Pavlovich at the UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia last month.

“Drago” will now return to the Middle East looking for redemption opposite Gane.

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2024 PFL MENA 2 Results & Highlights

The inaugural PFL MENA season continued on Friday, and MMA News has you covered with all the action! Having broken onto the scene with its unique regular season and playoff format in North America, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) has begun its pursuit of further prominence around the globe. In 2023, that took sizable step forward […]

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The inaugural PFL MENA season continued on Friday, and MMA News has you covered with all the action!

Having broken onto the scene with its unique regular season and playoff format in North America, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) has begun its pursuit of further prominence around the globe.

In 2023, that took sizable step forward with the maiden PFL Europe season. And this year, the promotion continues to grow with its latest regional expansion, PFL MENA (Middle East and North Africa).

Like the inaugural card on May 10, the sophomore event went down from from The Green Halls in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In the main event, the host nation’s own Mostafa Rashed Neda built on his showcase performance on the PFL 9: 2023 Playoffs card last August.

To extend his winning run to four, the MMA Jeddah Club standout got the better of former OKTAGON athlete Abdel Rahmane Driai. Algeria’s “Silverback” had won two straight since falling short against current UFC fighter Robert Bryczek, but his run was brought to an end by way of knockout in the very first round.

Elsewhere, PFL veteran Jarrah Al-Silawi returned to the SmartCage successfully after snapping his losing skid with a victory under the Brave CF banner last December, while highly touted women’s amateur Hattan Alsaif followed her memorable head kick KO from PFL MENA 1 this past May with another impressive showing front of her home fans.

While the event was broadcast on DAZN for select countries, it was unfortunately not available to audiences in the United States. However, MMA News has you covered below with the full results and all the highlights.

2024 PFL MENA 2 Results & Highlights

  • Middleweight Showcase Main Event: Mostafa Rashed Nada def. Abdel Rahmane Driai via KO (right hand): R1
  • Welterweight Co-Main Event: Mohammad Alaqraa def. Youcef Ouabbas via TKO (punches); R2
  • Welterweight: Jarrah Al-Silawi def. Rayan Atmani via submission (rear-naked choke): R1
  • Welterweight: Badreddine Diani def. Amir Fazli via unanimous decision
  • Lightweight: Mohsen Mohammadseifi def. Josh Togo via TKO (punches): R1
  • Lightweight: Souhil Tairi  def. Ahmed Amir via unanimous decision
  • Welterweight: Omar El Dafrawy def. Anthony Zeidan via unanimous decision
  • Amateur Women’s Atomweight: Hattan Alsaif def. Eman Baraka via TKO (corner stoppage): R2, 5:00
  • Lightweight: Abdullah Saleem def. Omar Reguigui via submission (triangle choke)
  • Lightweight: Georges Eid def. Abbas Khan via unanimous decision
  • Flyweight Showcase: Ziad Ayman Mokhtar def. Hadi Omar Al Hussaini via submission (rear-naked choke): R3

Ziad Ayman Mokhtar Def. Hadi Omar Al Hussaini

Georges Eid Def. Abbas Khan

Abdullah Saleem Def. Omar Reguigui

Hattan Alsaif Def. Eman Baraka

Omar El Dafrawy Def. Anthony Zeidan

Souhil Tairi  Def. Ahmed Amir

Mohsen Mohammadseifi Def. Josh Togo

Badreddine Diani Def. Amir Fazli

Jarrah Al-Silawi Def. Rayan Atmani

Mohammad Alaqraa Def. Youcef Ouabbas

Mostafa Rashed Nada def. Abdel Rahmane Driai

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