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Dana White remains fairly secretive about the upcoming Noche UFC event from inside The Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, but at least fights now know how many fights will be taking place.
While speaking on the “The Pat McAfee Show,” White revealed that Noche UFC will have a total of 10 bouts. Obviously that could change with potential injuries or dreaded weight misses, but as of now White is expecting to run a lean and mean card for UFC’s pricey one-and-done inside of The Sphere. One that will feature a Mexican-heavy lineup.
“We’re going to do 10 (fights),” said White. “There will be a main, co-main, and obviously this card will be very Mexican-heavy.”
As for the cost of UFC’s innovative trek into the next stage of live combat sports, White claims to have already spent $17 million on the upcoming event. Considering there’s still two months before Noche UFC actually sets sail, White and company are expected to spend even more.
“I’m already $17 million into this thing, and we’re not anywhere near September yet,” said White. “… I keep telling you guys: It’s gonna be the most unique, badass show you’ve ever seen in sports.”
Insomnia
Does it ever end with Jon Jones?
| Jon Jones has been charged with two misdemeanors relating to an interaction with a drug-testing agent who visited his home to collect a sample back in March.
Jones could face jail time (under 1 year) and up to $1,500 in fines if convicted of both charges.
[per @MMAFighting] pic.twitter.com/ObO6zTN0Sc
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) July 15, 2024
Is “my wife will divorce me” a plausible excuse? That’s wild. And this sucks for Nate Diaz.
Nate Diaz is suing Fanmio, the promoters of his boxing match against Jorge Masvidal
Diaz was supposed to be paid $10 million and Fanmio are now saying they aren’t able to pay this amount since they will lose money and go bankrupt
@arielhelwani #TheMMAHour pic.twitter.com/ITbbMuz39a
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) July 15, 2024
This never gets old.
SOUND ON. Full audio of Khabib spitting on Conor Mcgregor and telling him: “I f**ed you, b**ch”. pic.twitter.com/DGvZtWvagd
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) July 15, 2024
Alex Pereira plans to cheer on his old rival, Israel Adesanya, when “Last Stylebender” fights Dricus du Plessis at UFC 305.
Alex Pereira explains why he’s cheering for former rival Israel Adesanya
https://t.co/VkbZKzfFL3 pic.twitter.com/mXcZb0CoL2
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) July 14, 2024
Aljamain Sterling in Karate Combat?
Let’s funk’n go! @funkmasterMMA makes his first appearance in the Karate Combat Pit for Pit Submission Series in Nashville on July 25th! #KC48 pic.twitter.com/l96u3u7FqG
— Karate Combat (@KarateCombat) July 16, 2024
Dan Hooker was not going to miss a chance to compete in Perth, Australia.
When it comes to UFC Perth, @danthehangman wasn’t taking no for an answer! #UFC305
“Nothing beats the ANZAC crowd. The Aussies, the Kiwis, once they all get there. Nothing beats being on a card with your brothers…
they said, you can wait for Beneil and they’ll do a main… pic.twitter.com/YmNKhpPC8f
— Submission Radio (@SubmissionRadio) July 15, 2024
What a moment for Jean Silva after taking out Drew Dober at UFC Denver.
Jean Silva finding out he won a $50k bonus for his FOTN victory over Drew Dober #UFCDenver
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) July 14, 2024
Matt Brown is still battling some backlash on social media after making political comments over the weekend.
Literally just mention a single thing about politics and insults/hate/anger flies at you. If you care about things so much you think that’s the way to get folks to respect your opinions? Humans true nature is revealed when they’re anonymous on X isn’t it
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) July 15, 2024
Should Alex Pereira wear this mask to his next weigh-in?
Alex Pereira enjoying himself at a pro-wrestling event in Mexico last night pic.twitter.com/QedJSsm9z0
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) July 15, 2024
Slips, rips, and KO clips
Some weekend vibes.
Violent overhand right by Budi Setiawan sleeps Irfan Aruan in the opening round #OnePride80 pic.twitter.com/LyytKDysOF
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 13, 2024
BOOTS WITH THE TKO(Corner stoppage) VICTORY OVER DAVID AVANESYAN BEFORE THE START OF THE 6TH ROUND??
#Boxing #EnnisAvanesyan— Danny (@dantheboxingman) July 14, 2024
Brutal counter left elbow by Kendu Irving to KO Yuhei Tsuda in the 2nd. Damn. #ONEFridayFights70 pic.twitter.com/okxQA84KOk
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 12, 2024
This is pretty cool.
She been studying Gervonta Davis film pic.twitter.com/mikuBJh9hf
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) July 14, 2024
Random Land
Trump is back!
President Donald J. Trump enters the RNC less than 72 hours after surviving an assassination attempt.
This is so awesome.
Absolute boss. pic.twitter.com/VI9wXVCLC9
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) July 16, 2024
Is this one of the worst National Anthem performances ever?
My ears are bleeding. One of the worst national anthem renditions ever pic.twitter.com/FnJUNjWe6l
— Michael Schwab (@michaelschwab13) July 16, 2024
Sleep well Maniacs! We’ll be back for more tomorrow night.