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In the fast-paced world of MMA, things can change in the blink of an eye, and the last 24 hours have been no exception. In this edition, we bring you the most buzz-worthy news that has rocked the MMA world. First up, the world’s wealthiest man, Elon Musk, made headlines by sharing an NSFW video featuring himself, the UFC commentator Joe Rogan, and the controversial psychologist, Jordan Peterson. Secondly, we have the news of Gordon Ryan pulling out of his much-anticipated clash with his arch-rival Felipe Pena, and then putting out a lengthy explanation for his reasoning after Pena leaked his DM. And finally, we have the heart-warming news of Ronda Rousey making her mother proud through her initiative to help MMA fighters. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the latest happenings in the world of MMA.

Elon Musk shares a deepfake NSFW video featuring Joe Rogan & Jordan Peterson

Elon Musk is known for his unpredictable antics. Recently he shared a deepfake NSFW video of him, Joe Rogan, and Jordan Peterson on Twitter. In the video, the trio can be seen discussing Musk‘s alleged OnlyFans account that he created to recover the losses he incurred due to the fall in Tesla stocks last year.

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They engage in a graphic conversation about the account and wrap up the discussion with some humorous remarks. Because of how precise the deepfake technology has become, it can be difficult to differentiate at times between what is real and what is fake.

Read more: WATCH: Billionaire Elon Musk Takes a Dig at Anti-Joe Rogan Community Amidst Podcast Controversy

Nevertheless, Elon Musk never shies away from showing off his funny side on Twitter and this video is just another example of his humorous tweets.

Gordon Ryan puts out a lengthy apology for fight withdrawal after his DM gets leaked

Gordon Ryan was supposed to face his former foe and arch-rival Felipe Pena in a rematch at Tezos WNO. However, ‘The Iron Dragon’ had to pull out of the fight due to health issues. Pena leaked Ryan’s DM, in which he apologized for the withdrawal. Pena discounted Gordon Ryan‘s reasoning for the withdrawal and called him a coward.

The Brazilian faced Ryan for the first time on the same day he lost his best friend to save the event. Consequently, the 27-year-old put out a two-part lengthy apology.

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Now, Felipe Pena will face Nick Rodriguez instead, and this will be a coincidental rematch after Pena‘s loss to Rodriguez in 2017. It will be interesting to see how this fight plays out, given the history between these two fighters.

Proud mother of Ronda Rousey lauds her daughter’s thoughtful initiative

Ronda Rousey, former UFC champion, showed her support for a proposed bill in California that aims to establish a pension fund for retired MMA fighters. This bill would guarantee that fighters have access to retirement benefits and healthcare after their careers in the octagon are over and when they don’t have any income stream available.

Upon hearing about her daughter’s involvement in such a thoughtful initiative, Rousey’s mother, AnnMaria De Mars, couldn’t help but praise her daughter as a proud mother.

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Fighters can now retire with some security and support with this bill in place. This gives them a well-deserved break after years of hard work and dedication to the sport.

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By supporting this bill, Rousey shows that she understands the importance of taking care of those who have made significant contributions to the sport. Furthermore, it highlights her compassion for her fellow fighters.

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