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Frank Yemi

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Combat Sports Editor at TheSportster

Writer for 15 years. Combat Sports Editor @thesportster News reporter @CBR.com Bylines: @monstersandcrit @livestrong.com @medium @inquisitr @YahooNews...

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  • MMA Star Phil Davis Files New Antitrust Lawsuit Against UFC

    1 week ago | thesportster.com | Frank Yemi

    Phil Davis, a longtime MMA veteran and former UFC light heavyweight contender, has filed a fresh antitrust lawsuit against the UFC in a Nevada federal court, escalating the ongoing legal pressure on the promotion over its treatment of fighters. The suit targets UFC parent companies Zuffa LLC, TKO Group Holdings, and Endeavor Group Holdings, claiming they have manipulated the MMA market to stifle competition and suppress athlete compensation, even for fighters outside the UFC roster.

  • "I Was Stubborn" Israel Adesanya Reveals The Fight Dana White Told Him Not To Take

    1 week ago | thesportster.com | Frank Yemi

    Israel Adesanya has opened up about a key moment in his recent decline, admitting he ignored UFC President Dana White’s advice before suffering a shocking loss to Sean Strickland in 2023 at UFC 293. Speaking with bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley on an episode of theFree Stylebenderpodcast, Adesanya reflected on the fight he now wishes he hadn’t taken.

  • "I Was Stubbon" Israel Adesanya Reveals The Fight Dana White Told Him Not To Take

    1 week ago | thesportster.com | Frank Yemi

    Israel Adesanya has opened up about a key moment in his recent decline, admitting he ignored UFC President Dana White’s advice before suffering a shocking loss to Sean Strickland in 2023 at UFC 293. Speaking with bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley on an episode of theFree Stylebenderpodcast, Adesanya reflected on the fight he now wishes he hadn’t taken.

  • UFC's Archive Of Old Fights Seems To Be In Trouble

    1 week ago | thesportster.com | Frank Yemi

    The UFC long-standing partnership with ESPN is showing signs of potential unraveling as fans report that ESPN+ has quietly removed its entire archive of past UFC fights. The change, first noted by MMA journalist Zane Simon, has sparked speculation about the future of the UFC’s media rights and its relationship with the Disney-owned streaming platform.

  • “I Felt A Sharp Pain In My Back” B.J. Penn’s Mother Files for Restraining Order, Cites Capgras Disorder and Domestic Abuse

    1 week ago | thesportster.com | Frank Yemi

    Former UFCchampion B.J. Penn is facing new legal trouble following two arrests over Memorial Day weekend, as his mother, Lorraine Shin, has filed for a restraining order against him. The request, obtained by MMA Fighting, includes alarming allegations of psychological abuse and claims that Penn is suffering from Capgras delusional syndrome, a psychiatric disorder where an individual believes a loved one has been replaced by an impostor.

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