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Dana White has been pretty secretive about the upcoming Noche UFC event inside The Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, but we at least know how many bouts will be taking place.
While speaking “The Pat McAfee Show” White revealed that Noche UFC will feature 10 bouts in total, and of course that could change due to potential injuries or weight cutoffs, but for now White plans to run a lean card of UFC bouts. Expensive one-off Inside The Sphere. Many Mexican artists will be performing.
“There will be 10 fights,” White said, “main and co-main, and obviously the card will be dominated by Mexican fighters.”
As for UFC's costs, Innovative trekking Towards the next level of live combat sports, White claims to have already spent $17 million on the event, and considering there are still two months until Noche UFC actually takes place, it's expected that White and his team will be spending even more.
“I've already put $17 million into this event and we're not even close to September yet,” White said. “I keep telling everyone, this is going to be the most unique, most incredible spectacle the world of sports has ever seen.”
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Will it ever end with Jon Jones?
| John Jones was charged with two misdemeanor counts related to his interactions with drug testers who visited his home in March to take samples.
If convicted of both charges, Jones could face up to a year in prison and a fine of up to $1,500.
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— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) July 15, 2024
Is “my wife is divorcing me” a plausible excuse? Wow. This is bad for Nate Diaz.
Nate Diaz is suing Juan Mio, the promoter of his boxing bout with Jorge Masvidal.
Diaz was supposed to be paid $10 million, but Juanmio now says it cannot pay this amount because it would make losses and go bankrupt.
Ariel Helwani #MMAHour pic.twitter.com/ITbbMuz39a
— Championship Round (@ChampRDS) July 15, 2024
This never gets old.
Alex Pereira will be rooting for old rival Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya when he takes on Dorricus du Plessis at UFC 305.
Aljamain Sterling to enter karate martial arts?
Dan Hooker wasn't going to miss the chance to compete in Perth, Australia.
Regarding UFC Perth: Follow I wasn't going to take no for an answer! #UFC305
“There's nothing like the ANZAC crowd – Australians, New Zealanders, everybody there. There's nothing like being on the card with your brothers…
They said we should wait as Benir will be in charge of the main part… pic.twitter.com/YmNKhpPC8f
— Submission Radio (@SubmissionRadio) July 15, 2024
It was a great moment for Jean Silva after defeating Drew Dober at UFC Denver.
Matt Brown is still battling backlash on social media after making political comments over the weekend.
Mention politics and you'll be met with insults, hatred and anger. If you care so much about things, do you think that's the way to get people to respect your opinion? Human nature is revealed when you're anonymous on X.
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) July 15, 2024
Should Alex Pereira wear this mask at the next weigh-in?
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Weekend vibes.
This is pretty cool.
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Trump is back!
President Donald J. Trump entered the Republican National Convention less than 72 hours after surviving an assassination attempt.
This is really amazing.
The absolute boss. pic.twitter.com/VI9wXVCLC9
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) July 16, 2024
Is this one of the worst national anthem performances of all time?
Sleep tight maniacs! I'll be back tomorrow night.
