GOP ad called 'weird'; UFC Paris bout offer revealed
“Yahoo reports some California Republicans call Steve Hilton's ad for governor 'weird.' Weird! In politics! I'm shocked, like finding a vegetarian at a rib shack.” — Chip Darnell, on air
On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on Futures & Crypto OvernightPublished
Updated · aired 2 times
At a glance
- First reported by Bloody Elbow: “Diego Lopes reveals he was offered bizarre UFC Paris clash before promotion changed their mind”, with reporting from Yahoo.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 8:26 PM ET on Futures & Crypto Overnight, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield; aired 2 times.
- Topics: Steve Hilton, UFC, Paris, Republicans, GOP, California.
- BBN covered this story before: Gulf Hurricane Forecast, Cubs Fall, Lopes Eyes BMF Belt (October 6).
The real story
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- Bloody ElbowDiego Lopes reveals he was offered bizarre UFC Paris clash before promotion changed their mind
- YahooSome California Republicans call Steve Hilton's ad for Gov. 'weird'
What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorYahoo reports some California Republicans call Steve Hilton's ad for governor 'weird.' Weird! In politics! I'm shocked, like finding a vegetarian at a rib shack.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, Bloody Elbow says Diego Lopes was offered a bizarre UFC Paris fight before the promotion changed its mind. Even the cage gets cold feet.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWeird politics and a canceled cage match. Honestly, my favorite kind of Tuesday night!
Also on air
The story so far
- GOP Denounces Hilton Ad; Vikings Player Retires · Modern Ghana
- Gulf Hurricane Forecast, Cubs Fall, Lopes Eyes BMF Belt · Reuters
- GOP ad called 'weird'; UFC Paris bout offer revealed (this story)
- Republicans call California GOP nominee's campaign ad 'creepy, weird, · MS NOW
- UFC Guard Earns Contract; Warriors Lead Lakers 119-84 · Yahoo Sports
- Hinge Voice Message Exposed; Hilton Ad Poll Puzzles Readers · New York Post
- Speaker Johnson Weighs 'Next Chapter' if GOP Loses House · Reuters
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