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UFC Renames APEX Facility to Meta APEX, Opens Public Ticket Sales for First Time

The UFC has announced a naming rights partnership with Meta, officially rebranding its Las Vegas production facility as "Meta APEX." The deal extends Meta's role as UFC's Official Fan Technology Partner, a multiyear agreement established in April 2025. Under the new arrangement, Meta branding will be integrated throughout the venue, with plans to create interactive […]

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Cyborg Doubles Down On Dakota Ditcheva Callout, Will Make 135 For Retirement Fight

Cris Cyborg has doubled down on her pursuit of Dakota Ditcheva for her retirement fight, responding directly to the PFL star's recent comments on The Ariel Helwani Show. The 40-year-old featherweight champion took to social media to address Ditcheva's skepticism about the matchup, pledging to make 135 pounds for a superfight scheduled for fall 2026. […]

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Bo Bassett Calls Out Henry Cejudo, Reveals MMA Training and Role Models

Nineteen-year-old wrestling phenom Bo Bassett made headlines at Saturday's RAF 5 event in Sunrise, Florida, calling out Olympic champion Henry Cejudo immediately after his dominant tech fall victory over Cayden Henschel—and revealing he's already deep into MMA training. The pre-planned callout went exactly as Bassett had envisioned, with Cejudo sitting in the front row and […]

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ESPN Purges MMA Broadcast Team Following Loss of UFC Rights to Paramount

ESPN has parted ways with the majority of its MMA on-air talent following the UFC's landmark move to Paramount+ in a deal reportedly worth $7.7 billion over seven years. The New York Post first reported the sweeping changes, which see the network not renewing contracts for key UFC broadcasting figures including Daniel Cormier, Jon Anik, […]

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CEO Peter Murray Departs PFL After 8 Years

The Professional Fighters League announced Thursday that Peter Murray, CEO of PFL International Leagues, is departing the organization after eight years with the promotion. Murray served as PFL’s founding CEO starting in 2018, playing an integral role in the league’s growth and evolution. He helped strengthen the organization’s business operations, expand its global footprint, and […]

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