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 Overnight
Published 8:26 PM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Yahoo: “Some California Republicans call Steve Hilton's ad for Gov. 'weird'”, with reporting from Bloody Elbow.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 8:26 PM ET on Futures & Crypto Overnight, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Steve Hilton, UFC, Republicans, Paris, GOP, Southern California.
BBN covered this story before: Gulf Hurricane Forecast, Cubs Fall, Lopes Eyes BMF Belt (October 6).

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YahooSome California Republicans call Steve Hilton's ad for Gov. 'weird'
Bloody ElbowDiego Lopes reveals he was offered bizarre UFC Paris clash before promotion changed their mind

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!