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Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

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Left: Rendering of a UFC mixed martial arts arena on the White House’s South Lawn. Right: UFC fighter Brandon Royval giving an interview.

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Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

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banzz deletes youtube channel after losing mma bet

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YouTuber Banzz to delete channel after betting it during MMA fight and losing: “Maybe putting one’s livelihood on the line was too much”

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2 panel image. Tweet that reads: "MMA star Khabib Nurmagomedov refuses to shake hands with a woman due to his religion. She apologizes to him for the offense" on left. Khabib Nurmagomedov on right.

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People are debating after video of UFC Fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov refusing to shake female broadcasters hand goes viral

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MMA fighter Lukas Bukovaz proposes to his girlfriend after losing a match, gets rejected

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This MMA fighter has the greatest pre-fight shenanigans

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A GIF history of MMA fighters kissing before matches