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Facts, not fear: We're tracking the latest coronavirus numbers and vaccination efforts across the San Antonio area.

SAN ANTONIO We're tracking the latest numbers from the coronavirus pandemic as well as the vaccine efforts in San Antonio and across Texas.

Latest Coronavirus Numbers

Here are the latest numbers reported by Bexar County officials, as of Thursday, April 1.

Texas (data as of Sunday, April 4):

More county case information is available through theTexas Department of Health Services COVID-19 dashboard.

Vaccine Progress in Bexar County

Across Bexar County, more than 780,000 vaccine doses have been administered, as of April 1.

DSHS defines "population" as residents who are 16 years of age or older; in Bexar County, this represents more than 1.55 million people. The CDC states that "when a high percentage of the community is immune to a disease (through vaccination and/or prior illness)," that community will have reached herd immunity, "making the spread of this disease from person to person unlikely."

91,167 vaccines were administered last week in Bexar County; a total of 780,857 doses have been administered in the county since vaccination efforts began 15 weeks ago.

Across Texas, 4.1 million residents are fully vaccinated. In total, the state has administered 11.4 million vaccine doses, as of April 1. Texas is one of six states with less than 15% of its population fully vaccinated, as of March 31:

Bexar County COVID-19 Trends

This week's update of the Warning Signs and Progress Indicators for Bexar County saw Bexar County holding steady at the low-risk level. The positivity rate dropped to 2.1%, a decrease of 0.2% over the last week.

The county's seven-day moving average increased slightly, from 184 on Wednesday to 190 on Thursday.

The number of COVID-19 patients receiving treatments at area hospitals dropped by five in the last 24 hours, to 185. Of those, 74 patients are in intensive care, and 32 are on ventilators (both figures are up over Wednesday).

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Coronavirus symptoms

The symptoms of coronavirus can be similar to the flu or a bad cold. Symptoms include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Most healthy people will have mild symptoms. A study of more than 72,000 patients by the Centers for Disease Control in China showed 80 percent of the cases there were mild.

But infections can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, and even death, according to the World Health Organization. Older people with underlying health conditions are most at risk.

Experts determined there was consistent evidence these conditions increase a person's risk, regardless of age:

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City officials recommend getting a COVID-19 test if you experience fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea.

Here's a Testing Sites Locatorto help you find the testing location closest to you in San Antonio.

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AUSTIN (KXAN) Hours after the Texas Senate passed a sweeping election restriction bill, a Texas House panel considered another Republican effort to further tighten voting rules in the state.

The Texas House Elections Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 6 on Thursday. A hearing on the bill was initially scheduled last week but was abruptly canceled after a procedural error.

The bill would provide additional protections to poll watchers limiting an election judges ability to expel them from a polling location and prohibit government officials from sending unsolicited mail-in ballot applications to voters. People assisting disabled voters with their ballot would have to provide identification and a reason for helping the voter if the proposal is approved.

The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 7 early Thursday morning after a seven-hour debate. The bill, if approved in the Texas House and signed into law, would ban mail-in ballot drop boxes and most drive-thru voting.

Republicans say it ensures election integrity. Democrats say its voter suppression and makes it harder for people with disabilities and ethnic minorities to vote.

The bill now heads to the Texas House, and committee hearings are expected to begin when lawmakers reconvene Thursday.

The bill would also require voters with disabilities to prove they cannot get to the polls in order to qualify for a mail-in ballot. The legislation would require authorization from top state leaders before any private funding over $1,000 could be doled out to local elections departments.

It would also keep local election officials from encouraging people to fill out vote-by-mail applications even if those people qualify for it.

Overall, this is designed to address areas through process where bad actors can take advantage, because we want the people of Texas to be confident their elections are fair, honest and open, State Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, told KXANs Wes Rapaport. Hughes was the author of the bill.

Democrats say all Republicans did was make it harder for Texans to vote especially those with disabilities.

Every eligible Texan deserves to have their voice heard at the ballot box regardless of their race, ethnicity, disability, gender, age, income, or party. SB 7 makes it harder for every Texan to vote, a statement from the party said. We aggressively fought this bill because we know it will disenfranchise racial and ethnic minority voters and voters with disabilities, including veterans.

American Airlines, which is Texas-based, took a stand against the proposed legislation as well.

To make Americans stance clear: We are strongly opposed to this bill and others like it. As a Texas-based business, we must stand up for the rights of our team members and customers who call Texas home, and honor the sacrifices made by generations of Americans to protect and expand the right to vote, the airline company said in a statement.

SB 7 has a state price tag of nearly $35 million, according to afinancial estimate by the Legislative Budget Board. It would also cost local governments various costs for training, software updates and new equipment. The local entities would be on the hook if the state does not fund the extra changes.

The head of the Texas Secretary of States elections division recently told lawmakers the state had an election that was smooth and secure.

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The following is a joint press release from Chiloquin Fire & Rescue, Klamath County Emergency Management, Fremont-Winema National Forest and the Oregon Department of Forestry.

CHILOQUIN, Ore. This week the Chiloquin area was affected by the Chiloquin Ridge Fire and the SOcholis Fire. Firefighters have made great progress on both fires.

The Chiloquin Ridge Fire is expected to reach full containment by the end of today [April 1, 2021]. Firefighters are already engaging in mop-up activities on the SOcholis Fire and making progress towards containment.

On both fires, firefighters were able to take advantage of high humidity recoveries and cooler evening temperatures.

Freezing temperatures have presented a challenge as fire crews arriving in the mornings to continue mop up are finding frozen hoses. Even in building firelines, firefighters are finding the ground is still frozen just below the surface.

The crews will continue mop up around containment lines to strengthen the perimeters on both fires. Smoke will continue to be visible in the coming days due to pockets of fuel burning within the firelines.

Fire managers are seeing current fuel conditions closer to what they were in the fall, during September and October and Two Four Two Fire. The expected spring green-up hasnt happened yet.

Given the current weather conditions and unusually dry fuels, we are extremely fortunate that both fires were kept small and are approaching containment, said Chiloquin Ranger District Assistant Fire Management Officer Evan Wright. The local, state, and federal resources did a great job working together, responding quickly and ensuring public safety.

Relationships and partnerships between agencies, fire departments and the community have strengthened over the past several years. Those relationships are providing improved and efficient emergency response.

During the SOcholis Fire, the response included rapid and coordinated evacuations and road closures with Klamath County which aided wildland firefighting efforts.

The responsiveness and cooperation between firefighting, law enforcement and county agencies was the key to successfully responding to both the Chiloquin Ridge and SOcholis Fires, said Wright. People are committed to making the partnerships work and better serving the community. Even private businesses and citizens offered services, support and cooperation during these incidents.

Klamath County Sheriffs Office (KCSO) and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) conducted a dual investigation on the cause of the Chiloquin Ridge Fire. It was determined that a private landowner was burning piles in conjunction with wildland fuels reduction. The landowner received a citation Monday from the KCSO for reckless burning.

Landowners are required to work with their local fire departments for burn permits to ensure all regulations are being met.

With a little wind, fire can spread from a pile to the surrounding land and cause extensive damage. In addition, these recent March fires, including the Chiloquin Ridge Fire, have cost thousands of dollars to extinguish, said ODF Protection Unit Forester Randall Baley.

Getting approvals from local fire departments before burning is important, as well as following up before burning to make sure conditions still allow for it, to avoid fines and firefighting charges.

It is very important that you burn at the right time and make sure your burn piles are completely extinguished during that right time, Baley said. As a landowner, you most likely will be held liable for the entire cost of extinguishing the fire.

This week has seen unseasonably warm temperatures, dry conditions and periods of wind, making it easy for fires to carry. These conditions will continue through the weekend. While temperatures are expected to become cooler and more seasonable next week, there is little to no precipitation in the extended forecast. Cold fronts and temperature changes can also trigger strong winds.

Right now, the spring weather outlook doesnt look too good for many lengthy burning opportunities as numerous dry and windy cold front passages are forecasted for the first couple weeks of April, Baley said.

Area landowners are asked to make sure they are in compliance with local burning regulations and fire departments.

Conditions are unseasonably warm and dry in Klamath and Lake counties this spring. The area can also see strong and erratic spring winds, especially during weather and temperature changes. The public is asked to use caution with anything that can ignite a fire. Please call 911 to report suspected wildfires.

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BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION) UPDATED 4/3/21 1:00 p.m. CAL FIRE CZU said forward progress has stopped on the Deer Fire.

The agency said the 1-acre fire burned brush in the Las Cumbres area and was reported at 11:30 a.m.

CAL FIRE CZU said this fire was not in the CZU Lightning Complex burn area.

The cause is under investigation.

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Fire crews are battling a two-acre vegetation fire near Deer Creek Road in Boulder Creek, according to the Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department.

The department said a CAL FIRE helicopter is above the fire making drops and BCFD also has engines attacking the flames from the ground. BCFD said the fire is moving at a slow rate of spread.

This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.

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With Texas opening COVID-19 vaccination opportunities to all adults 16 and older, most people are now eligible to receive a vaccine dose. The City of Lubbock continues to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center every week to make sure they meet the demands of citizens.

Katherine Wells, director of the Lubbock Public Health Department, said that with President Joe Biden pushing for all states to open up vaccination options for everyone, it is understandable how the eligibility suddenly got extended.

Here in Lubbock, we have already seen a decrease in the number of people seeking vaccines, Wells said. So, I had advocated with the state to open up soon, so we dont lose momentum with the number of people getting vaccinated.

Lubbock receives five thousand doses of vaccination a week, Wells said prior to the extension of eligibility. It was very hard to get people to make an appointment in order to reach all five thousand. For the week beginning from March 29, however, there is a significant change in the number of people registering for the vaccination.

Weve seen a bit of a bump this week, with more people seeking vaccines than before, Wells said.

Madeline Geeslin, a Health Promotion supervisor at the Civic Center, Lubbocks main COVID-19 vaccination clinic location, said they have seen a rise in the number of people from the age of 18 to 30 registering for a vaccination after the eligibility extension.

We have seen a lot of people looking like college students, which is great to see that they are taking advantage of it, Geeslin said. You never know if these people will make these decisions on their own, and this might be one of the first healthcare decisions that they made without their parents. We are glad to see a lot of students taking that initiative and making a step to protect their health.

There has not been any vaccine shortage recorded after the eligibility extension. In addition, there is also no problem with the vaccine storage. Geeslin said that they have a storage where vaccines are kept in the Civic Center.

Every morning, we bring vaccines here from the Health Department, Geeslin said, and it is kept until the end of clinic. The vaccines will be moved back to the Health Department later that day.

As the number of people taking vaccination rises, the amount of people susceptible to COVID-19 also drops. Geeslin said no vaccine is 100 percent effective, so people should still follow precautions like wearing masks and keeping personal hygiene to prevent contracting the virus.

Our vaccination rate is pretty high compared to the rest of the state, Geeslin said. We are about 35 percent of adults vaccinated, which is not bad, but in order to reach the herd immunity level, we really need to be at 65 or 70 percent.

The coronavirus pandemic is not over yet; cases are still rising and new variants have been found in Lubbock. Geeslin said they encourage everyone to take the vaccine because it takes everyone to help Lubbock move on from COVID-19.

The Public Health Department representatives said vaccination is highly encouraged and people should take the vaccine whenever it is available to them. People who wish to get vaccinated can call the Public Health department number or go online to the City of Lubbocks webpage to make an appointment.

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After the Denver Broncos signed cornerback Ronald Darby and running back Mike Boone, re-signed defensive lineman Shelby Harris and picked up outside linebacker Von Millers contract option, general manager George Paton said the teams roster still needed more improvements.

Its been an exciting week, Paton said on March 18. Free agency is always an exciting time and this week has been no different. We have a long way to go, but I think weve helped our football team. I think weve improved. Again, we have a long way to go, but Ive liked the process from the start.

Since he made those remarks, Denver added another free agent cornerback Kyle Fuller and gave a four-year contract extension to safety Justin Simmons. Its probably safe to assume Paton still feels the roster could use more help, particularly at linebacker.

Its a work in progress, Paton said of the teams defense. Were not there yet. We have the rest of free agency. We have the draft to add good, young players that fit our culture and fit the scheme. We have a ways to go. Im really happy with the additions we have, but we have time and were working the phones. [When] we go back, Ill be on the phone. Its a long process and I think by the time we get to the season, well feel good about this defense.

Adding a cover linebacker, a safety to groom and more depth at cornerback, on the defensive line and at outside linebacker, the Broncos defense will be in position to have a big year in 2021.

On offense, Denver appears to be a quarterback away from really clicking. Paton will need to decide if he thinks Drew Lock will make a jump, or if a new option needs to be added. But thats a conversation for another time.

For now, the Broncos are making progress. Theres still more work to do.

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PITTSFIELD Except for a few tangibles, like site plans and environmental assessments, visible signs of development at the William Stanley Business Park had been few and far between, until last year.

The biggest achievement was the opening of the much-anticipated $13.8 million Berkshire Innovation Center, which officially was dedicated last year, two weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the local economy.

But, the momentum appears to be continuing.

This year, the city of Pittsfield and the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority have received $1.1 million in state money to prepare the parks largest building site for development, and construction on a 20,000-square-foot marijuana-cultivation facility is expected to begin this summer, on a parcel located across from the center.

Then, there is Electro Magnetic Applications, one of the centers tenants, which recently received a $429,000 grant from the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Institute to support the development of new specialized equipment for testing the reliability and compatibility of spacecraft components.

The continued development at the 52-acre business park is one example of what could be an increase in construction all over the county as the coronavirus pandemic subsides. Although the cost of building materials, especially lumber, continues to increase, sales of commercial property in the Berkshires increased 24 percent last year, to $21.9 million, according to the Berkshire County Board of Realtors.

I see construction picking up all over Berkshire County, said Maurice Mick Callahan, the chairman of the development authoritys board of directors and the only remaining original member of the board that heads the quasi-public agency tasked with overseeing the business parks development.

I do see a lot of activity. Maybe some of it is pent up from a year when we all got a curveball. But, across the country, theres a fair amount of activity that includes residential construction and the renovation of commercial/industrial spaces.

Quite frankly, if you ask people, you would be hard-pressed to find a contractor right now who isnt busy.

On the national level, affordable interest rates are making it easier for developers to pursue new construction opportunities, said Callahan, who is a developer. In Massachusetts, the state has made attracting new business and retaining existing companies a priority, he added.

But, the opening of the BIC, a project that suffered innumerable setbacks and took over a decade to complete, has put the Berkshires, generally, and the William Stanley Business Park and Pittsfield, in particular, on the states radar, Callahan said. It took a private-public partnership of state and local officials to fill a funding gap that delayed construction for three years and finally pushed the project over the finish line.

We see the example of the BIC as Pittsfields being on the states radar, Callahan said. Right now, its a major magnet for people who are interested in technology and advanced manufacturing, and its working exactly as it was planned, because its a drawing card.

In the past, Pittsfield has had a number of older industrial-style buildings that developers could renovate if they wanted to avoid the costs of new construction. But, a dwindling number of those structures, as well as new building codes, make retrofitting those types of structures for high-tech businesses more difficult.

What happens with clean technology manufacturing or in applied science applications is that they either need clean environments, or they need air-handling systems that are more up to date than what may exist in an older facility, Callahan said.

Pittsfield has a more coordinated approach to development, with the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority, the Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corp. and the city all under the auspices of what is known as the Red Carpet Team, headed by the citys business development manager, Michael Coakley. Instead of trying to determine which agency to approach, developers seeking to build in Pittsfield now have a single point of entry.

Pittsfield also has a more coordinated approach to development, with PEDA, the Pittsfield Economic Revitalization Corp. and the city all under the auspices of what is known as the Red Carpet Team, headed by the citys business development manager, Michael Coakley. Instead of trying to determine which agency to approach, developers seeking to build in Pittsfield now have a single point of entry.

When the city, PEDA and PERC agreed to join forces four years ago in the interest of boosting Pittsfields economic growth, the idea that a pandemic would upend society was the furthest thing from anyones mind, Coakley said.

However, that foresight has not only provided the structure to keep business development on track during a time of significant disruption, it has positioned our city to hit the ground running as the economy opens up.

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Following is UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres message on the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, observed on 4 April:

Today, on the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, we reflect on how far we have come in raising awareness of the dangers posed by landmines, and recommit to our target of a mine-free world. More than 160 States are party to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. I call on those that have not yet acceded to the Convention to do so without delay.

Landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices disproportionally affect the vulnerable, the forcibly displaced, the dispossessed and children. They impede peaceful solutions, hinder humanitarian responses and are an obstacle to sustainable, inclusive development.

Unfortunately, we sometimes make progress on clearing mines only to see it rolled back. But, we cannot be content simply with advocacy and campaigning to create awareness of the dangers posed by landmines. The United Nations Charter calls us to complete the work: to survey, clear and destroy these deadly devices. Lets make this the last decade when we need to devote ourselves to this task.

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Despite dire warnings, some governors lifting statewide masking mandates.

March 31, 2021, 9:02 AM

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Several Republican governors bucked President Joe Biden's plea to keep masking mandates in place, even as his administration works to increase vaccination rates to stay ahead of what would be a fourth surge of the coronavirus in the U.S.

"I'm reiterating my call for every governor, mayor and local leader to maintain and reinstate the mask mandate. Please," Biden said Monday. "This is not politics. Reinstate the mandate if you let it down. And businesses should require masks as well. The failure to take this virus seriously -- precisely what got us in this mess in the first place -- risks more cases and more ... deaths."

Biden's call for the American people to continue using masks to stop COVID from surging is nothing new. He has made the plea in nearly all of his remarks on the virus as president, warning that the country is not yet out the woods even as progress is made on vaccinations.

President Joe Biden gives remarks after touring the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute in Columbus, Ohio, March 23, 2021.

Also on Monday, he announced at least 90% of Americans would be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19, and 90% of the population would have a vaccination site within 5 miles of their homes.

But the rollback on restrictions at the state level highlights the competing challenge Biden faces on the pandemic: touting positive signs that hope is on the horizon, while also keeping a country fatigued of COVID-19 regulations and restrictions compliant.

White House COVID-19 adviser Andy Slavitt also had a warning for states Tuesday.

"Lifting all of these restrictions, telling people not to wear masks, gathering in large crowds, that's the equivalent of playing with fire."

A sign promotes mask-wearing at a bar in Houston as the state of Texas prepares to lift its mask mandate and reopen businesses to full capacity.

Despite the administration's dire warnings, Republican leaders moved forward with plans to do away with statewide mandates on masking.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, who last previously extended her state's mask mandate through the end of March, made clear she has no intention of issuing another extension.

"As Gov. Ivey has previously stated, Alabama's mask mandate ends April 9. We have made progress, and we are moving towards personal responsibility and common sense, not endless government mandates," Ivey spokeswoman Gina Maiola said in a statement to the Associated Press.

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who has also previously extended his state's masking requirement, announced Tuesday his plans to immediately lift the mandate.

"This does not mean that the use of the mask will cease," Hutchinson argued, adding that "common sense should govern" mask usage and private businesses' decisions on masks should still be respected.

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson speaks about the coronavirus pandemic and vaccine distributions during a news conference at the state Capitol in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Jan. 12, 2021.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, who recently signed a bill repealing the state's mask mandate starting April 10, also has no plans to reverse course, his office confirmed to ABC News.

In her press briefing Tuesday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki sidestepped questions about the impact Biden's message was having, arguing that local leaders and businesses could take action even if governors refused to do so.

"It's a tough message, (but) important for people to hear that we're still in war with this virus, and people need to still be vigilant in order to return to normal," Psaki said.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now seeing an increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases and people hospitalized with the disease, according to CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, caused by increased travel in recent weeks, lifting restrictions and more relaxed behavior.

The seven-day average of cases has seen a 10% increase over the previous period and hospitalizations and deaths also have increased.

"I'm going to reflect on the recurring feeling I have of impending doom," Walensky said in an emotional plea at a White House briefing Monday. "We have so much to look forward to, so much promise and potential of where we are, and so much reason for hope. But right now, I'm scared."

ABC News' Stephanie Ebbs and Cheyenne Haslett contributed reporting

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Stipe Miocic was the baddest man on the planet heading into Saturday night's event at The Apex in Las Vegas. Now that the UFC 260 results are in, there is a new baddest man on the planet. UFC 260 results: Francis Ngannou lands brutal KO Francis Ngannou showed massive improvement in his skill and his approach in taking out Stipe Miocic at UFC 260. It was evident from the opening bell that Ngannou wasn't going to let himself lose by running out of gas. Ngannou, fighting more patiently than ever, landed a huge punch in the first couple minutes of the fight, but Miocic ate it. Miocic then went for a takedown, but Ngannou stuffed it and pummeled Miocic with some heavy punches before they returned to the center of the Octagon. Ngannou cracked Miocic with a kick to the head. Having landed several big shots early, but not putting Miocic away, Ngannou fought smartly for the remainder of the round, measuring his effort and not jettisoning all of his fuel in the early moments of the fight. Miocic appeared off kilter, being cautious to avoid Ngannou's power. Ngannou's patience in the first round paid off in the second. He again started with a measured approach, but quickly caught Miocic with a stiff left cross that sent him reeling. Ngannou chased him, unloading with numerous punches, but didn't burn himself out. Miocic tried to fire back, but Ngannou caught him with a short left hook that sent Miocic falling backwards over folded legs. And just like, Francis Ngannou, who literally fought his way through the wilds to make it from his home country of Cameroon to Europe, is the new UFC heavyweight champion of the world. "It feels so amazing. I'm working to the greatness," Ngannou said in recounting coming from a background of challenges, of people doubting him, and a promise he made to himself to become something great. "There is a huge feeling of satisfaction." UFC 260 results: Francis Ngannou knocks out Stipe Miocic to become heavyweight champion UFC 260 results: Vicente Luque upsets Tyron Woodley, calls out Nate Diaz Coming off of successive losses to Kamaru Usman, Gilbert Burns, and Colby Covington, former UFC champion Tyron Woodley needed a win against Vicente Luque at UFC 260. He didn't get it. Woodley started fast, rushing across the cage, but Luque defended well. Woodley then switched to his old approach of ripping right hands, trying to rip Luque's head off. He connected, staggering Luque, and kept after him. But just when it seemed that Woodley might score the huge knockout that he'd been looking for, Luque cracked him with a right hand, sending Woodley to the canvas. Returning to his feet, Woodley tried to throw bombs, but his legs were made of rubber. Luque kept after him, connecting with numerous shots, sending Woodley down again. This time Luque shifted gears and went for a submission, eventually forcing Woodley to tap out to a D'arce choke. It was a huge win for Luque, who not only defeated a former UFC welterweight champion, but also propelled himself into the upper echelon of the division. "He took a little of my balance away with the overhand right, but man, I have a hard chin," said Luque before zeroing in on his next opponent. "I want to take this time to call out Nate Diaz. I called him out in the past and he didn't respond. I think Nate is the perfect fight, let's go." UFC 260 results: Vicente Luque cracks Tyron Woodley and submits him UFC 260 results: Sean OMalley finishes with a sugar-sweet knockout "Suger" Sean O'Malley got some of his sweetness back with an important victory over Thomas Almeida on Saturday night. Coming off of the first loss of his career, O'Malley wanted to get back on track and erase memories of his loss to Marlon "Chito" Vera. O'Malley started catching fire in the first couple minutes of the fight, landing a spinning back kick to the midsection and following with a straight punch to the chin. A short time later, O'Malley kicked Almeida and dropped him to the canvas with a right hand. He started to walk off, but the referee didn't stop the fight. Almeida got up. O'Malley caught him with another kick, but the Brazilian marched through it. He fought back, eating another head kick toward the end of the round, but his chin held. O'Malley lit him up with punches as round two go underway. Almeida had a difficult time bridging O'Malley's range, but found some success with low kicks. All the while, O'Malley continued to attack with front kicks to the body and stinging jabs. O'Malley opened the final frame with a brutal low kick that nearly took Almeida's legs out from under him, but he almost made the same mistake in the final round as he did in the first. As the round wore on, O'Malley landed a short left hand that sent Almeida to the canvas. O'Malley started to walk off again, but Almeida rolled to his back, the referee again maintaining his distance. This time, O'Malley quickly realized the fight wasn't being stopped, stepped over Almeida, and dropped a bomb of a right hand to close the fight with a knockout. "That dude is legit. He's a tough dude," O'Malley said when questioned about missing out on the finish in the first round. "I only get 15 minutes to perform, maybe a couple times a year. When I get in there, I gotta do something sweet." UFC 260 results: Sean O'Malley knocks out Thomas Almeida UFC 260 results: Miranda Maverick outworks Gillian Robertson Miranda Maverick scored her fifth consecutive victory, her second in the Octagon, by routing Gillian Robertson. The fight started slowly, but Maverick began to hit her stride, scoring a huge takedown toward the end of the first round. Maverick seemed to continue the momentum as the second frame got underway, but Robertson took the fight to the canvas, dominating on the ground for the majority of the round. Maverick escaped to her feet in the final minute of the frame and landed several heavy shots trying to nullify Robertson's ground work. In the final round, Maverick stormed Robertson, dominating on the feet and taking her to the canvas. Maverick ground and pounded Robertson while on the canvas, never allowing her a chance to mount any offense as the fight went to the final horn. When the scorecards were read, Maverick took a unanimous decision with two of the three judges awarding her all three rounds. One judge scored the bout in her favor 29-28. UFC 260 results: Miranda Maverick dominates Gillian Robertson UFC 260 results: Jamie Mullarkey drops Khama Worthy The UFC 260 pay-per-view opened with a bang thanks to Australia's Jamie Mullarkey. Just as the bout was getting underway, Mullarkey stepped in and feinted with a right hand. Worthy bit on the fake and Mullarkey cracked him with a left hook that sent him face first onto the canvas. Mullarkey immediately dropped down to land a few more blows, but the referee was already waving it off as a knockout at the 46-second mark of the first round. UFC 260 results: Jamie Mullarkey defeats Khama Worthy RELATED > UFC 260 Live Results: Miocic vs. Ngannou UFC 260 Live Results UFC 260 Main Card Heavyweight Bout: Francis Ngannou def Stipe Miocic by KO (punch) at 0:52, R2Welterweight Bout: Vicente Luque def Tyron Woodley by submission (D'arce choke) 3:56, R1Bantamweight Bout: Sean OMalley def Thomas Almeida by KO (punch) at 3:52, R3Womens Flyweight Bout: Miranda Maverick def Gillian Robertson by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)Lightweight Bout: Jamie Mullarkey def Khama Worthy by KO (punches) 0:46, R1 UFC 260 Prelims Light Heavyweight Bout: Alonzo Menifield def Fabio Cherant by submission (Von Flue choke) at 1:11, R1Welterweight Bout: Abubakar Nurmagomedov def Jared Gooden by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)Light Heavyweight Bout: Michal Oleksiejczuk def Modestas Bukauskas by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)Featherweight Bout: Omar Morales def Shane Young by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) UFC 260 Early Prelim Middleweight Bout: Marc-Andre Barriault def Abu Azaitar by TKO (punches) at 4:56, R3 > Check out MMAWeekly.com's full UFC 260 video coverage on YouTube!

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