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The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s 293rd event is scheduled to take place on September 10th in Sydney

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is making a comeback to Sydney, and the much-anticipated event is scheduled for September 10th, 2022. This is the first of the three pay-per-view shows UFC intends to hold in the city over a period of four years. In collaboration with the New South Wales government, the promotion’s stronghold is expected to be established in this key location, according to … Continue reading The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s 293rd event is scheduled to take place on September 10th in Sydney

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The new name for the merged UFC-WWE company has been confirmed and they have set plans to go public by late 2023

UFC and WWE merger is set to take place under the new name TKO Group Holdings, and plans have been put in place to take the company public on the stock exchange before the close of 2023. The announcement was made by Endeavor on Tuesday via CNBC. The merged company’s symbol on the NYSE will be TKO. The estimated worth of the new company is … Continue reading The new name for the merged UFC-WWE company has been confirmed and they have set plans to go public by late 2023

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UFC athletes, Kyler Phillips and Darrius Flowers, receive a 6-month suspension as a result of Ostarine use

The Nevada Athletic Commission recently announced that Kyler Phillips and Darrius Flowers, UFC fighters, have tested positive for the non-specified substance ostarine, classified as an anabolic agent and banned for all use under the World Anti-Doping Agency’s prohibited substances list. Consequently, both fighters were given six-month suspensions by the commission. It is worth noting that ostarine has been behind numerous positive drug tests that have … Continue reading UFC athletes, Kyler Phillips and Darrius Flowers, receive a 6-month suspension as a result of Ostarine use

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Francis Ngannou is content with the outcome; there’s no reason to be upset his response to Dana White shows satisfaction

Francis Ngannou has signed a highly lucrative “strategic partnership” deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). The contract has ended one of the most high-profile free agency periods in Mixed Martial Arts history. Ngannou has stated that he is unlikely to ever return to the UFC, although he doesn’t bear any ill will towards the organisation. In addition to a few fight terms, the new … Continue reading Francis Ngannou is content with the outcome; there’s no reason to be upset his response to Dana White shows satisfaction

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Despite losing to Johnny Walker, Anthony Smith never considered retiring from MMA, determined to not end his career on a low note

Following his unanimous decision defeat to Johnny Walker at UFC Charlotte, Anthony Smith was understandably disappointed. However, despite removing his gloves in the octagon, Smith never had any intention of retiring. UFC president Dana White initially thought that Smith might be calling it a career, but he later clarified that Smith wanted to “think about it” before making a decision. Smith revealed that he removed … Continue reading Despite losing to Johnny Walker, Anthony Smith never considered retiring from MMA, determined to not end his career on a low note

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MMA fighter Francis Ngannou has inked a contract with PFL and is expected to make his debut in 2024

The leading tournament-based MMA promotion, PFL, has landed a major star in the form of Francis Ngannou, with the fighter signing a “strategic partnership” and taking on leadership roles in the company. Ngannou had been the subject of much speculation since relinquishing his UFC heavyweight title earlier this year in pursuit of new opportunities. The deal with PFL gives Ngannou equity in the promotion and … Continue reading MMA fighter Francis Ngannou has inked a contract with PFL and is expected to make his debut in 2024

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Aljamain Sterling is willing to face Sean O’Malley quickly because he knows O’Malley’s weakness

Aljamain Sterling, the current bantamweight champion, is uncertain whether he can compete in his next title defense on short notice. Following his split decision victory against Henry Cejudo at UFC 288, Sterling faced off with the No. 1 contender, Sean O’Malley, in the octagon, setting the stage for their highly anticipated fight later in the year. UFC President Dana White confirmed that O’Malley would be … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling is willing to face Sean O’Malley quickly because he knows O’Malley’s weakness

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Johnny Walker believes Anthony Smith shouldn’t retire following his bout at UFC Charlotte

At UFC Charlotte, Johnny Walker emerged as the clear victor after his fight with Anthony Smith, causing Smith to remove his gloves in a gesture that suggested he was considering retirement. Despite his loss, Walker expressed that he didn’t believe Smith should retire as he still has potential to continue fighting. He suggested that Smith could consider fighting until he was around 36 years old. … Continue reading Johnny Walker believes Anthony Smith shouldn’t retire following his bout at UFC Charlotte

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UFC Charlotte: Dana White unimpressed by Johnny Walker’s performance – says he failed to impress

Although Johnny Walker secured a win over Anthony Smith in the co-main event of UFC Charlotte, he failed to impress UFC President Dana White. The Brazilian light heavyweight had a largely dominant performance, knocking down Smith twice, but did not try to finish the fight when his opponent appeared severely weakened. Walker later explained that he hoped for more experience instead of going for a … Continue reading UFC Charlotte: Dana White unimpressed by Johnny Walker’s performance – says he failed to impress

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Dana White awards 5 bonuses at UFC Charlotte, including Bryan Battle for swift KO in 14 seconds

The electrifying ambiance at UFC Charlotte transpired to a bountiful night for five fighters who deservedly bagged post-fight bonuses, much to the delight of UFC President Dana White. One fighter who left an indelible mark was Bryan Battle, the local hero, who furnished a scintillating 14-second knockout over Gabe Green in the preliminary card. Despite initially being ineligible for a bonus, owing to a weight … Continue reading Dana White awards 5 bonuses at UFC Charlotte, including Bryan Battle for swift KO in 14 seconds

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Eduardo Dantas, dubbed as the best bantamweight in the world, claims that ruling the sport is a mere waiting game as he prepares for his first fight in Russia

Eduardo Dantas, the double Bellator bantamweight champion, is looking forward to his next move in MMA and is focused on becoming number one in this category of the sport. Despite a second-round head-kick knockout against Jose Alday in a “Lookin’ for a Fight” card which did not obtain a contract from Dana White, the UFC President, Dantas is more motivated than ever. Now, he has … Continue reading Eduardo Dantas, dubbed as the best bantamweight in the world, claims that ruling the sport is a mere waiting game as he prepares for his first fight in Russia

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UFC fighter Alan Jouban criticized Kron Gracie’s butt-scooting performance at UFC 288, calling it unappealing in the sport

Kron Gracie’s performance at UFC 288 left a lot of fans and analysts scratching their heads. Despite being a world-class Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, Gracie returned to MMA after a four-year hiatus and appeared entirely underprepared. His lackluster showing against Charles Jourdain, during which he barely struck or engaged in significant grappling exchanges, resulted in a unanimous decision loss. Even UFC President Dana White remarked on … Continue reading UFC fighter Alan Jouban criticized Kron Gracie’s butt-scooting performance at UFC 288, calling it unappealing in the sport

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