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Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone to be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame
Cerrone, 39, will join a prestigious class that includes former longtime UFC champions Anderson Silva and Jose Aldo and lighter-weight pioneer Jens Pulver. The Colorado native, who has lived and trained for years in New Mexico, will be inducted into the modern wing of the hall.
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The induction ceremony will take place July 6 as part of International Fight Week in Las Vegas.
Cerrone, 39, will join a prestigious class that includes former longtime UFC champions Anderson Silva and Jose Aldo and lighter-weight pioneer Jens Pulver. The Colorado native, who has lived and trained for years in New Mexico, will be inducted into the modern wing of the hall.
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The induction ceremony will take place July 6 as part of International Fight Week in Las Vegas.
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UFC, WWE combine to create $21.4B entertainment company
Endeavor, the parent company of UFC, and WWE announced on Monday that they have signed a landmark agreement to form a new, publicly traded company -- listed on the New York Stock Exchange as "TKO" -- that will consist of the MMA and pro wrestling brands. The sale of WWE to Endeavor -- which is expected to close in the second half of this year pending regulatory approval -- will merge the two biggest global brands in combat sports.
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Shut the fuck up, CeeJay
UFC, WWE combine to create $21.4B entertainment company
Endeavor, the parent company of UFC, and WWE announced on Monday that they have signed a landmark agreement to form a new, publicly traded company -- listed on the New York Stock Exchange as "TKO" -- that will consist of the MMA and pro wrestling brands. The sale of WWE to Endeavor -- which is expected to close in the second half of this year pending regulatory approval -- will merge the two biggest global brands in combat sports.
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Jorge Masvidal announces retirement after loss to Gilbert Burns
The unanimous-decision loss (30-27, 30-27 and 29-28) was Masvidal's fourth consecutive defeat. The other three losses also came against the elite of the welterweight division, including two title-challenge setbacks against Kamaru Usman and a loss to Colby Covington last March that earned fight of the night honors.
The unanimous-decision loss (30-27, 30-27 and 29-28) was Masvidal's fourth consecutive defeat. The other three losses also came against the elite of the welterweight division, including two title-challenge setbacks against Kamaru Usman and a loss to Colby Covington last March that earned fight of the night honors.
'I don't fake fight': UFC fighters and coaches have mixed feelings on WWE merger
Israel Adesanya tweeted a pro wrestling promo from 2001 on April 1, one week before his UFC middleweight title main event against Alex Pereira. The promo, one of the most famous in WWE (then WWF) history, featured The Rock and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin ahead of their WrestleMania 17 match set to the tune of "My Way" by Limp Bizkit. Two days later, UFC parent company Endeavor announced it would be acquiring WWE and merging it with the UFC into a new, publicly traded company that will have a valuation of $21.4 billion.
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UFC announces fight night return to London July 22
The MMA promotion was last in English capital in March when Leon Edwards (21-3) recorded his first defense of the UFC's 170-pound championship in front of a home crowd at O2 Arena, earning a majority decision victory over Kamaru Usman (20-3).
The MMA promotion was last in English capital in March when Leon Edwards (21-3) recorded his first defense of the UFC's 170-pound championship in front of a home crowd at O2 Arena, earning a majority decision victory over Kamaru Usman (20-3).
Cris Cyborg re-signs with Bellator on multifight deal
While Cyborg returning to Bellator has always been the most likely scenario, she was entertaining other opportunities and even attended a PFL event in person recently.
Jon Jones may retire after UFC title bout vs. Stipe Miocic
Jones was previously the longtime UFC light heavyweight champion. He owns the longest unbeaten streak in UFC history (19) and is a record 15-0 in UFC title fights.
While Cyborg returning to Bellator has always been the most likely scenario, she was entertaining other opportunities and even attended a PFL event in person recently.
Jon Jones may retire after UFC title bout vs. Stipe Miocic
Jones was previously the longtime UFC light heavyweight champion. He owns the longest unbeaten streak in UFC history (19) and is a record 15-0 in UFC title fights.
Nine PFL fighters suspended by Nevada State Athletic Commission
Nine PFL fighters have been suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, forcing the promotion to make major changes to its ongoing season. Seven PFL fighters, including former UFC title challenger Thiago Santos and former PFL heavyweight champion Bruno Cappelozza, appeared Thursday on the agenda for the next NSAC meeting. They will have their temporary suspensions extended Wednesday at the meeting in Las Vegas, likely making them ineligible for the duration of the PFL regular season, which starts up again in June. In a statement released this week, PFL said it has a "zero-tolerance policy related to the usage of banned substances" and is in talks with USADA about starting an anti-doping program. USADA leads the UFC's anti-doping policy and program.
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Sydney inks deal to host three UFC events over next four years
"This is a big win for UFC fans and the state's economy. Thousands of people will fly into our state to see the biggest UFC events in Sydney in more than a decade."
"This is a big win for UFC fans and the state's economy. Thousands of people will fly into our state to see the biggest UFC events in Sydney in more than a decade."