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Shayna Baszler benefited greatly from advice Ronda Rousey shared during TUF, which translated to success in WWE

Shayna Baszler’s professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career had taken a major dip following her second-round submission loss to Julianna Pena, which ended her run on The Ultimate Fighter season 18. At the time, Shayna was a fan favorite and a favorite to win the series. This was the point at which her coach, Ronda Rousey, offered her some prophetic advice. It has been a … Continue reading Shayna Baszler benefited greatly from advice Ronda Rousey shared during TUF, which translated to success in WWE

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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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Ari Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor and owner of UFC, earned more than $19 million in 2022, while the company reported amazing revenue growth

Endeavor CEO and UFC owner Ari Emanuel has received a 2022 salary and bonus package amounting to just over $19 million. This is a significant reduction from his massive payout of $308 million in 2021, which he received when the company underwent its initial public offering. The figures have been released as part of Endeavor Group Holdings’ yearly financial filing with the Securities and Exchange … Continue reading Ari Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor and owner of UFC, earned more than $19 million in 2022, while the company reported amazing revenue growth

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Bill Algeo provides insight on his UFC Kansas City win and subsequent controversial statement about locals

Bill Algeo, a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan, used his post-fight speech following his recent UFC win against T.J. Brown to get back at the Kansas City Chiefs after the Eagles lost to them in Super Bowl LVII. After taking home Fight of the Night honors, Algeo removed his gloves as if to announce his retirement, but instead delivered a speech aimed directly at the crowd … Continue reading Bill Algeo provides insight on his UFC Kansas City win and subsequent controversial statement about locals

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Anik addresses Covington’s threats, focusing on the troublesome behavior of some of his associates

In March, controversy stirred in the world of mixed martial arts when Colby Covington attacked UFC commentator Jon Anik in an interview. Covington criticised Anik for his support of Belal Muhammad following the announcement of Covington as the UFC welterweight contender. The former interim champion even referenced Anik’s children, causing an uproar amongst fans for threatening a non-fighter, fan-favorite UFC employee. Kombat, Anik commented on … Continue reading Anik addresses Covington’s threats, focusing on the troublesome behavior of some of his associates

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Logan Paul secures a fresh multi-year contract to remain with WWE

Logan Paul has signed a new multi-year deal with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to continue his career in professional wrestling. The 28-year-old social media personality turned boxer started out as a part-time performer with the organization back in 2022. While the terms of the new contract were not disclosed, Paul has now committed to WWE for multiple years as he continues to develop into a … Continue reading Logan Paul secures a fresh multi-year contract to remain with WWE

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Israel Adesanya clarifies his ‘immature’ UFC 287 victory dance directed at Alex Pereira’s child

Israel Adesanya never forgets a slight and always remembers to keep the receipts, as was evidenced by his rematch with Alex Pereira in the UFC 287 main event. Pereira had previously won three times against Adesanya in combat sports, with two of those victories occurring in the kickboxing ring. However, Adesanya turned the tables and scored a second-round knockout against Pereira to win the UFC … Continue reading Israel Adesanya clarifies his ‘immature’ UFC 287 victory dance directed at Alex Pereira’s child

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Dana White refutes inquiries about Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland’s clash, asks if the intention is to provoke discord

During the UFC 287 pre-fight press conference, athletes Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland were expected to be questioned about their altercation during fight week. However, UFC president Dana White shut down any inquiries about the issue. The incident occurred at the host hotel in Miami, and videos showed the welterweights engaged in a shouting match. Masvidal responded with an expletive-filled reply when asked what had … Continue reading Dana White refutes inquiries about Jorge Masvidal and Kevin Holland’s clash, asks if the intention is to provoke discord

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UFC President Dana White promotes UFC-WWE merger advantages, though intermingling of the two is unlikely

Following the announcement of the UFC’s merger with WWE parent company, Endeavor, UFC President Dana White told the Associated Press this week that there won’t be any crossover between the real fighting of UFC and the scripted entertainment of WWE. While the deal is reportedly worth $21.4 billion, White stressed that there are still significant differences between the two organisations. Explaining that WWE has an … Continue reading UFC President Dana White promotes UFC-WWE merger advantages, though intermingling of the two is unlikely

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UFC’s Alexander Volkanovski and Robert Whittaker don the personas of WWE legends Stone Cold Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan in a cosplay after the UFC-WWE merger

As Endeavor, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), recently acquired a majority share in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), talks of a crossover event abound. In fact, UFC fighters Alexander Volkanovski and Robert Whittaker are already playing their parts in entertaining WWE fans. During a skit on FOX Sports Australia, the duo dressed up as “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan, respectively. … Continue reading UFC’s Alexander Volkanovski and Robert Whittaker don the personas of WWE legends Stone Cold Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan in a cosplay after the UFC-WWE merger

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Jorge Masvidal has lost interest in a future match against Jake Paul, citing that he lacks popularity

Any possibility of a future boxing match between Jorge Masvidal and Jake Paul has dissipated following Paul’s first loss in his career. Paul has had a unique career as a pro boxer, having defeated several MMA fighters, including Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley (twice), and Anderson Silva, before tasting defeat against Tommy Fury. Despite the setback, Paul remains interested in fighting opponents with an MMA background, … Continue reading Jorge Masvidal has lost interest in a future match against Jake Paul, citing that he lacks popularity

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Ari Emanuel states that UFC is under Dana White’s control and WWE under Vince McMahon’s, making them an unstoppable team

In a major deal announced on Monday, the Endeavor group has acquired the UFC and WWE, creating a new powerhouse in the sports and entertainment industry. With a combined value of over $21 billion, the aim is to create a publicly traded company in four to six months. The new CEO of the UFC-WWE combined entity will be Ari Emanuel, and Vince McMahon will serve … Continue reading Ari Emanuel states that UFC is under Dana White’s control and WWE under Vince McMahon’s, making them an unstoppable team

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