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Saudi-backed PFL set to shake up MMA scene in Middle East, beyond

Riyadh: The Professional Fighters League on Tuesday acquired rival combat sports brand, Bellator, in the latest strategic move to loosen the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s chokehold on the mixed martial arts industry.

Tyson Fury survives scare from former UFC fighter Ngannou to win split decision in ‘Battle of the Baddest’

RIYADH: Reigning WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury’s appearance against an MMA fighter making his boxing debut figured to be another show to go along with his other ventures. Francis Ngannou proved, however, he wouldn’t be the pushover so many anticipated. Ngannou not only shockingly took Fury the 10-round distance, he came within one judge’s scoreboard of pulling off the upset early Sunday morning. Juan Carlos Pelayo of Mexico scored the fight 96-93 for Fury and Alan Krebs of the United States gave him a 95-94 victory. Ed Garner of Canada gave the fight to Ngannou at 95-94. “That definitely wasn’t in the script,” Fury said.

High drama as Crushers GC wins 2023 LIV Golf Team Championship

MIAMI: Bryson DeChambeau’s Crushers GC won the Team Championship of the 2023 LIV Golf League in dramatic fashion here on Sunday.

Fury and Ngannou both lay claim to ‘baddest’ crown ahead of Riyadh showdown

Tyson Fury, the reigning WBC heavyweight boxing champion, and Francis Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, have been ratcheting up the psychological warfare ahead of their showdown on Oct. 28 at Boulevard Hall, Riyadh, that has been dubbed “The Battle of the Baddest.”