The organization’s parent company admitted no wrongdoing but agreed to pay the fighters, who had accused it of suppressing their pay.
Category: Ultimate Fighting Championship
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Jamal Murray Is Learning to Unwind After Winning NBA Championship
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray’s friendship with Alexander Volkanovski, the U.F.C. featherweight champion, is changing his approach to winning.
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How Modelo Beat Bud Light After a Decade of Transformation
A decade before Bud Light faced a conservative-led boycott over a transgender influencer, Modelo Especial was on track to take the No. 1 spot.
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Brandon Moreno, pieza clave para la expansión de la UFC en México
Si bien hay un largo historial de peleadores de origen mexicano en los deportes de combate, Moreno es el primer campeón de la UFC nacido en el país. Su auge llega cuando la UFC busca ampliar su alcance.
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As Brandon Moreno Rises, UFC Hopes Other Mexican Fighters Follow
Even with a long history of fighters of Mexican heritage in combat sports, Brandon Moreno is the first U.F.C. champion born in Mexico. His rise comes as the company looks to expand its reach.
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Francis Ngannou Signs Deal With Professional Fighters League
The unusual mixed martial arts deal allows Ngannou, a former heavyweight titleholder for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, to compete in a boxing matchup this year.
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Adesanya Brings Moment of Stability by Regaining U.F.C. Title
Israel Adesanya knocked out Alex Pereira to regain the 185-pound championship belt, winning a rematch of a bout he had lost in November amid a time of star turnover in the sport.
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Adesanya Wants His U.F.C. Belt Back. Pereira Wants to End Their Rivalry.
Israel Adesanya was knocked out by Alex Pereira at Madison Square Garden in a surprise. They fight again on Saturday for the U.F.C.’s 185-pound title.
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Ari Emanuel Buys a Pro Wrestling Heavyweight
The New York Times – Business:Ari Emanuel’s Endeavor acquires World Wrestling Entertainment to create a live event and combat sport giant.
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WWE Acquired by UFC Owner Endeavor to Form Fighting Heavyweight
The New York Times – Business:The new company, with the stock ticker “TKO,” is betting that the value of rights for live events like wrestling will continue to soar.