The New York Times – Sports:
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray’s friendship with Alexander Volkanovski, the U.F.C. featherweight champion, is changing his approach to winning.
Category: Ultimate Fighting Championship
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Brandon Moreno, pieza clave para la expansión de la UFC en México
The New York Times – Sports:
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
The New York Times – Sports:
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 New York Times – Sports:
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
The New York Times – Sports:
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.
The New York Times – Sports:
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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In Jon Jones’s Triumphant Return, a Champion Watched From Afar
The New York Times – Sports:
After three years off, Jones won the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s heavyweight title. But it was against Ciryl Gane, not Francis Ngannou, who had held the title before parting ways with the U.F.C.
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U.F.C. and Partners Reluctant to Speak On Dana White Slapping His Wife
The New York Times – Sports:
White, the president of the U.F.C., slapped his wife during an argument at a nightclub on Jan. 1. Since then, he has faced almost no consequences.