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NSAC Confirms Combat Sports Remain Off “Until Further Notice,” Update Possible for Early May

While the UFC is busy preparing a show potentially at its UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas for May 9, the Nevada State Athletic Commission has confirmed that combat sports in the state are off the table "until further...
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UFC Apex to Serve As Home for Upcoming UFC Events, Florida An Option

The UFC's Apex facility, on its campus in Las Vegas, will serve as the starting point for the promotion's return to action. Tentatively scheduled for May 9 per a report by ESPN, it's the Apex that will host the...
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Donald Trump Assigns Dana White, Vince McMahon to Economy Task Force

Roughly 200 business leaders assembled to help get U.S. economy up and running again. UFC President Dana White and WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon have been assigned by U.S. President Donald Trump to a newly initiated Economy Task Force....
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Report: UFC Targets New Return Date With Massive Card on May 9

ESPN's Brett Okamoto reports that the UFC is now targeting May 9 as their next event with several fights in the works for the date. After the plug was pulled on UFC 249 for this Saturday, Brett Okamoto reports that the UFC...
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Video Emerges of Suspect in Anthony Smith Home Invasion, Previously Charged with Domestic Assault

Former high school wrestling standout was charged with domestic assault in February; video emerges of second break-in attempt. More details have begun to trickle out regarding the identity of the suspect in UFC fighter  Anthony Smith's home invasion incident. On April...
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Dana White “Will Make Things Right” With UFC 249 Fighters

While UFC 249 is now history, the fighters who stepped up to try and make that card happen will be compensated. That's according to UFC President Dana White, who discussed the matter with ESPN. “One other thing I really want...
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UFC 249 and Subsequent UFC Events Canceled Indefinitely

UFC President Dana White has announced the official cancelation of UFC 249 and all subsequent events indefinitely after instruction from Disney and ESPN. Brett Okamoto of ESPN reported that UFC 249: Ferguson vs Gaethje has been cancelled.  The fight was...
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Deaths in Family from COVID-19 Forced Rose Namajunas Off UFC 249

Just days ago, word broke that Rose Namajunas had withdrawn from UFC 249. Today, we know why. Namajunas' management company, Sucker Punch Entertainment, released a brief statement regarding the matter. And it's clear that "Thug Rose" has been hit particularly...
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UFC’s Dutch Broadcast Partner Refuses to Air UFC 249 on Ethical Grounds

Talpa pulls plug on PPV card, other events during pandemic. The UFC has come under heavy fire for its decision to push forward with UFC 249 in just over a week's time. While the coronavirus has shut down nearly all...
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Former UFC Kings Cruz and Edgar Look to Replace Aldo at UFC 250

A couple of former UFC champions have emerged looking to capture an opportunity to go to battle with Henry Cejudo at UFC 250. That comes as Jose Aldo seems to be out of the May 9 title fight. It didn’t...

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First Bouts Announced for RIZIN 52 Including Laramie, Kolesnik

RIZIN 52 is set to take place on March 7, 2026 at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, with the card and several fights...