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Beth Harpaz This undated image provided by Brooklyn Botanic Garden shows a window box entry in the Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest. (Brooklyn Botanic Garden via AP) April 20, 2021 - 4:51 AM The gardening world has a tried-and-true formula for the perfect window box: a thriller, a filler and a spiller. You simply can’t go wrong with a tall red geranium amid a tranquil bed of white impatiens and cascading vines of ivy. But maybe you’re an experienced windo...

.......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... Albuquerque MMA fighter Jordan Espinosa works out with coach Ray Yee during a recent practice session at Luttrell-Yee MMA. Espinosa is scheduled to face Tim Elliott Saturday on a UFC card in Las Vegas, Nevada. JEREMY SANTOS/BORDER STATE MEDIA Jordan Espinosa has been here before, preparing for a figh...

The UFC returns to Sydney, Australia, on Saturday with a card that went from very interesting to a downright mash-up. The headline fight was supposed to be a heavyweight affair between Aussie fan-favorite Mark Hunt and former M-1 champion Marcin Tybura. However, Hunt was pulled from the card about a month out due to medical reasons and former UFC heavyweight champ Fabricio Werdum has stepped in as a replacement. In addition, Jesse Taylor was supposed to fight Belal Muhammad, until The Ultimat...

Holly Holm vs. Julianna Pena Booked For May 8 Fight Night Holly Holm, Julianna Pena A possible title eliminator in the bantamweight division is set to take place on May 8 between Julianna Pena and former champion Holly Holm. Julianna Pena is set to take on another specialist according to a Friday ESPN report that revealed that Pena will be facing Holly Holm on a May 8 Fight Night. This makes for only the third bout booked for the event thus far. Julianna Pena immediately began lobbying for a ti...

UFC women’s bantamweight contender, Julianna Pena, has a new opponent, in form of ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ Holly Holm. Pena is coming off an impressive submission victory over Sara McMann, which catapulted her into the top 5 of the 135lb division. ‘The Venezuelan Vixen’ initially attempted to push for a title fight against Amanda Nunes. However, Nunes is set to defend her Featherweight belt at UFC 259. Thus Pena must take a number one contender fight, and what better opponent than ...

Rizin FF 2017 in Yokohoma: Sakura Preview and Predictions “I want to bring world-class fighting back to Japan” — Kyoji Horiguchi That’s exactly what the top-five flyweight will be doing when he makes his much-anticipated debut at Rizin 2017 in Yokohoma: Sakura on April 16. The main event features Japanese MMA legend Tatsuya Kawajiri looking to defend his country’s honor against UFC veteran Anthony Birchak. Kawajiri makes his return to Rizin after a disappointing debut against highly...

UFC Fight Island 8 predictions: ‘Chiesa vs Magny’ full ‘Prelims’ undercard preview Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing more “Prelims” fights to ESPN+ this week (Weds., Jan. 20, 2021) when UFC Fight Island 8: “Chiesa vs. Magny” returns to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. MMAmania.com’s Patrick Stumberg kicks off the UFC Fight Island 8 “Prelims” party with a full undercard preview below. Share this story Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Imag...

Brandon Moreno releases statement after epic contest with Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 256 Dec 14, 2020, 1:00pm EST If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Share this story Brandon Moreno put on one heck of a show opposite UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo at Saturday’s UFC 256. ‘The Assassin Baby’ battled ‘The God of War’ for five rounds resulting in a majority draw decision from the judges. The draw sa...