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Lifetime ban issued to UFC heavyweight Ruslan Magomedov
USADA announced its first lifetime ban as a result of violations of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy as UFC heavyweight Ruslan Magomedov was issued the sanction for his second and third violations. The 32-year old was 3-0 in the UFC but his last fight was in October 2015 as he posted a unanimous decision win […]
Report: Endeavor to file IPO by the end of the year
The Wall Street Journal reports that Endeavor, the owner of the UFC, is planning for an IPO by the end of the year. According to the report, the IPO will be used to broaden Endeavor’s businesses beyond film and television. Endeavor purchased the UFC in 2016 for $4 billion. It also acquired sports marketing agency […]
Jones to headline July’s UFC 239
ESPN.com reports the headliner for UFC’s International Week card will be Jon Jones defending his light heavyweight title against Thiago Santos. In the co-main event, Amanda Nunes will defend her bantamweight title against Holly Holm. Jon Jones returns to headline an International Fight Week after having to be pulled three years ago at UFC 200. […]
Conor McGregor announces retirement again
Conor McGregor wrote on twitter Monday night that he is retiring from “Mixed Martial Art.” Whether or not the retirement will stick will be a good question. The retirement announcement is his second after having announced a similar retirement in 2016. As we know, he returned to the Octagon. Hey guys quick announcement, I’ve decided […]