Africa Matters

UFC Plans to Host Tournament in Africa by 2025

During a press conference, David Shaw, Senior Vice President of the American MMA promotion UFC, addressed inquiries about when the organization plans to hold a tournament in Africa. According to Shaw, the timing will depend on the approval of UFC President Dana White. Should White give the green light, the organization will begin planning the event immediately. However, Shaw…

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Will UFC finally come to Africa?

“Tonight Africa won regardless,” said a victorious Dricus du Plessis after submitting Israel Adesanya to retain his middleweight title at UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) 305 in Perth, Australia, on Sunday. In its 31-year history, UFC has become one of the most popular sporting tickets in town. But the build-up to this contest highlighted a part of the world that…

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