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UFC bigwig Dana White was pitched a “crazy” champion-versus-champion fight by his good friend Joe Rogan before making a huge announcement.

MMA’s premier promotion has only staged seven champ-vs-champ fights in its near 32-year-long history.

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Joe Rogan has publicly pitched a ‘crazy’ UFC fight to his good pal Dana White[/caption]

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Rogan wants to see dominant lightweight champion Islam Makhachev to be one-half of the bout[/caption]

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And he wants to see him throw down with former featherweight king Ilia Topuria[/caption]

The most recent saw dominant lightweight king Islam Makhachev brutally knock out his former featherweight counterpart Alexander Volkanovski in October 2023.

Makhachev has been linked with a move up in weight to challenge for welterweight gold.

But veteran UFC commentator Rogan wants to see the Dagestani defend his belt against current 145lbs champion Ilia Topuria next.

During a recent episode of his Joe Rogan Experience Podcast, he said: “As crazy as it sounds, I hope Ilia goes up to 155. I really do.

“Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes at 145, Ilia goes up to 155. I don’t care if he only defended the title one time or didn’t.

“Who cares? Let’s go. Let’s f****ing go.”

Many, including former welterweight title holder Matt Serra, want to see Topuria bank a few more title defences before moving up in weight.

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Ilia Topuria brutally knocked out Max Holloway last October to retain featherweight gold[/caption]

But Rogan dismissed the notion put forward by his good friend, saying: “Yeah, it’d be nice.

“But also who cares? Let’s go. Let’s f***ing go.”

“If you want to make that big fight in July, is it the Volkanovski rematch?

“I don’t know. I think people want to see Volkanovski win one.”

Georgian-born Spaniard Topuria became the king of the featherweights last February with a sensational second-round KO of Volkanovski at UFC 298.

He racked up his first title defence in equally as devastating fashion last October, knocking out former 145lbs king Max Holloway at UFC 308.

That stunning win proved to be Topuria’s last in the weight class as White announced this week he’ll be moving up to lightweight.

And fans are convinced he’ll be facing Makhachev, who became 155lbs champion in October 2022 with a second-round submission of then-titleholder Charles Oliveira, next.

Makhachev, the protege of the retired Khabib Nurmagomedov, hasn’t shown any sign of relinquishing the throne any time soon, racking up four straight title defences.

A BRIT lost his rag when confronted by airport security, but he exploded into a full on tantrum when cocaine allegedly fell out of his pocket.

The suspected smuggler, Marc Patrick Wharton, was filmed flailing on the floor and shouting as he realised he could face life in a hellish Thai prison.

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Marc Patrick Wharton, 42, had flown from Shanghai to Phuket in Thailand when officers pulled him aside and he threw a fit[/caption]

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During his tantrum, cocaine allegedly fell from his pocket causing him to go into a full meltdown[/caption]

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Police have said that they have tested the powder and confirmed it is the Class A drug[/caption]

On February 18, the 42-year-old had flown from Shanghai, China, to the island of Phuket in Thailand when he was pulled aside by security officers.

He then launched into a fit of rage, which saw him rampage around the area and roll on the ground.

Wharton’s apparent attempt to distract officers failed when 4.11 grams of cocaine allegedly fell out of his pocket.

Despite the failure of his ploy, he continued flailing and rolling on the ground, allegedly spreading the white powder across the floor.

A video taken of the incident showed the Brit on his back weakly pummelling his chest with his hands while begging for help.

With the punishment for cocaine possession in Thailand being 20 years to life, Wharton had a lot to scream about.

During the tantrum he ended up kicking his legs into the air and panicking that he was going to die.

Police eventually arrested him and took him into custody while seizing the split plastic bag and its contents.

Cops at the international airport have since said that they tested the powder that Wharton allegedly dropped and confirmed it was the Class A drug.

According to officials, the Brit had arrived at the airport on a Juneyao Air flight HO 1323 from Shanghai without alerting suspicion from Communist cops.

Police Major Akkarapon Akkraphon, immigration checkpoint inspector at the airport, said: “We charged the tourist with importing a Category II narcotic into the country and illegally possessing it.”

“He was handed over to the inquiry officer of the Sakhu Police Station for legal action.”

Under Thai law, cocaine is a category 2 narcotic that can be punished with a life sentence and a fine.

The fines can range from 2,000,000 to 5,000,000 Baht, which translates to between £47,151 and £117,878.

But tourists are often able to negotiate their jail sentences with the authorities who do not want to pay for the cost of keeping them there.

It comes months after another British tourist, Jamie Louis Swain from Enfield, north London, was arrested in Phuket last May.

The 29-year-old was detained after the immigration desk allegedly found cocaine tucked inside his passport.

Officers said that Jamie reacted with surprise, swearing and shaking, prompting authorities to conduct further inspections.

Jamie was taken into custody and sent to court but surfaced again in England a few months later as his mum claimed he had been set up by the police.

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The 42-year-old begged for help and said he was going to die[/caption]

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He faces a life sentence behind bars if found guilty[/caption]

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Possession of what is a class 2 narcotic under Thai law is punished with prison and a fine[/caption]

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We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for Saturday’s slate of college basketball action as we head to the SEC for this next game between foes. The No. 24 Ole Miss Rebels (19-7, 8-5 SEC) will take on the Vanderbilt Commodores (17-9, 5-8 SEC) in an exciting mid-day tilt. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series […]

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One of the best in the Big 12 takes the court as Texas Tech faces West Virginia. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a West Virginia-Texas Tech prediction and pick. West Virginia is also 16-10 on the year and 7-8 in conference play, placing them in ninth in the Big 12. […]

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When the New York Yankees first banned their players from growing beards, Jimmy Carter was the president of the United States. That rule endured through wars, civil unrest, cultural phenomenons and a global pandemic. Tradition superseded the changing world around the Bronx Bombers. Until now, that is. Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner, after long upholding the […]

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PEOPLE have been left gobsmacked by a woman’s cleaning hack for getting dirty old trainers sparkling white again.

Viewers were left so disgusted by the online post they’ve even dubbed it a “prime example” of why they won’t eat in other people’s homes.

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TikTokker @thedailynelly regularly updates her 4.4 million followers with travel, DIY and life hacks.

She recently posted her mother’s trick for getting stinky, grotty old trainers looking brand new again.

She captioned her post “the secret to clean shoes is in your kitchen,” and it’s now had over 856,000 views.

In the video, her mother can be seen loading the family dishwasher with filthy, grass-stained trainers.

The mother said: “They’re going to clean up so beautifully. You’ll be so impressed.”

Wildly, the mother and daughter duo also decided to get a few dishes done at the same time – stacking their rotten shoes around their plates, bowls and cutlery.

The proud mum defended her unusual actions by saying: “You’re cleaning it with soap, so it’s already clean.”

The pair admired their handiwork and bragged to viewers that they would be able to fit “seven or eight” pairs in at once.

And unlike sticking the footwear in a washing machine, they said the shoes would be kept safe from getting “clunked all around.”

Adding soap and closing the dishwasher up, they set it to a tough cycle and left the machine to work its magic.

When they returned, they triumphantly showed off their refreshed shoes – which were seen looking as good as new after their rinse cycle.

Holding up their washed dinnerware, they pointed the spotlessly clean results of their cutlery too.

Horrified users react

But it seemed viewers didn’t share their enthusiasm about the hack, as they flooded the comment section with disdain.

“With the dishes is diabolical,” said one user.

“I feel like this should’ve been your family secret,” said another.

“Why not throw the toilet brush in there too?” asked someone else.

“The bravery of posting this online with your face attached to it,” said one person.

“Prime example of why I don’t eat at anyone else’s home…” another user wrote.

VIRGIN Media star Muireann O’Connell filled in for Ryan Tubridy on his Q102 show this morning.

The Ireland AM host has lots of previous radio credits as she has helmed the former RTE star’s show in the past.

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Ryan Turbidy was off the airwaves this morning[/caption]

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Muireannn O’Connell filled in on his radio show[/caption]

Muireann also had her own show on Today FM that she was fired from in 2019.

Ryan’s show on Q102 airs weekday mornings from 10am to 1pm.

Taking to her Instagram at a more reasonable hour this morning, Muireann shared the news with fans.

Sitting under a giant photo of Ryan, Muireann said: “Ever feel like a benevolent god is watching you?”

The 41-year-old then jokingly glanced up at the photo of Tubridy and reassured him: “Hi Ryan, how’s it going? I’m just filling in for the day, I’m not going to break it.

“It’s going to be… it’s fine Ryan. Just fine.”

For her radio return, Muireann popped on a stunning black crew neck wool jumper.

She rounded off her look by pairing her jumper with some elegant gold pendant necklaces and wore her hair down.

The last time Muireann took over for Tubridy, she opened up about her “anxiety” upon her return to radio.

She said: “The anxiety is really starting to ratchet up because tomorrow for the first time in five years I’m going back on the radio.

“So Tubs is on holidays and the wonderful Martin King has been covering on Q102 all week but obviously Martin has to work tomorrow.

“And I don’t know what happened, I must of been having an outer body experience because I’ve said no to every other radio gig since everything went down and I said yes.”

The popular presenter explained how nervous she is saying: “But now I’m like, ‘What do I do?’. I can’t remember how to do the radio.

“Now the music on Q is absolutely amazing, I love it. But other than that, what do I talk about, these ridiculous sunglasses?

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“No one cares what sunglasses I’m wearing, I’m on the radio. I can’t remember how to press the buttons. I don’t know how to count back to do the news.

“I can’t remember how to do anything but I’m hoping it’s going to be okay. I am very sorry Q102 listeners but I’ll remember how to do it before 10 o’clock tomorrow, right? Sorry lads!”

Before this, Muireann’s last time on the radio was in 2019, when she was fired from Today FM.

When she was let-go, she made the announcement on Twitter saying: “Hello lovely people! I have been fired from Today FM. It’s all good.

“Like it’s embarrassing and I’m a bit sad but I love almost everyone in that station and wish them all the best in the future.”