Less than two weeks after it was reported that ESPN will no longer host UFC live events starting in 2026, new information suggests the network plans to buy UFC Fight Pass and the UFC’s video library. According to Blake Avignon, citing multiple unnamed sources, the deal is not finalized but discussions have advanced. Avignon explains that ESPN plans to integrate the UFC archive and select live content into its new direct-to-consumer app. ESPN launched the app on August 21 with two subscription tiers. The $11.99/month ESPN Select tier offers access to ESPN+ content. The $29.99/month ESPN Unlimited tier provides access…
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MMA analyst Chael Sonnen shared a striking perspective on Khamzat Chimaev’s dominant victory over Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319. Chimaev claims middleweight crown In the main event in Chicago, Chimaev beat du Plessis to secure the UFC middleweight championship. He used his wrestling skills from the opening round until the end. When the fight finished, there was no doubt he had earned the belt. Many observers praised Chimaev’s performance. At the same time, some felt du Plessis disappointed in the cage. Only du Plessis knows what went wrong that night. Fans now wonder what might happen if both men…
UFC middleweight contender Paulo Costa shared a story about Khamzat Chimaev’s reported security during UFC 319. Costa’s tension with the middleweight champion Paulo Costa has never hidden his dislike for Khamzat Chimaev, who secured the middleweight title after dominating Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319. The two fighters are unlikely to meet soon, as other contenders currently outrank Costa in the division. Costa recently achieved an impressive win over Roman Kopylov, showing he has the skills to make a serious run in the middleweight rankings. However, he often appears to create obstacles for himself outside the octagon. Despite this, Costa…
A little less than two months after his arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has returned to Mexico and is now in prison. “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security deported Julio Cesar Chávez Jr. to Mexican authorities to face charges under his country’s justice system,” Ronald Johnson, U.S. ambassador to Mexico, said on social media. “This action shows strong cooperation between our governments and strengthens security for both nations.” Arrest and Deportation Details In early July, ICE detained Chavez Jr. near his Los Angeles home, accusing him of unlawful entry into the…
Dana White confirmed that Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS), The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), and Road to UFC are not included in the UFC’s new Paramount agreement. The UFC continues exploring broadcast options for these shows. The seven-year, $7.7 billion U.S. deal between UFC and Paramount covers numbered events and Fight Night cards. White told Sports Business Journal that DWCS does not fall under the agreement. The press release announcing the deal highlighted UFC events but omitted properties like DWCS, TUF, and Road to UFC. White confirmed that the U.S. rights for DWCS remain undecided. “Yeah. That could be split up,”…
An Australian court has fined airline giant Qantas 90 million Australian dollars for unlawful sackings during the Covid-19 crisis. The company had dismissed more than 1,800 ground staff in 2020. Australia’s Transport Workers’ Union welcomed the decision. It called the fine the largest in history for breaches of industrial relations law. Court delivers a clear warning Federal Court Justice Michael Lee said the penalty must serve as real deterrence. He stressed that employers must know such conduct has consequences. Qantas accepted the ruling and announced it will pay the fine. The company admitted it caused harm to its workers. “We…
A US senator has launched an investigation into Meta. A leaked internal document reportedly showed the company’s artificial intelligence enabled “sensual” and “romantic” conversations with children. Confidential document revealed According to Reuters, the paper was titled “GenAI: Content Risk Standards.” Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican, called the content “reprehensible and outrageous.” He demanded access to the full document and the products it referenced. Meta denied the claims. A spokesperson said: “The examples and notes in question were erroneous and inconsistent with our policies.” The company stressed it had “clear rules” defining chatbot responses. Those rules “prohibit content that sexualizes children…