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Francis Ngannou of Cameroon celebrates after defeating Ciryl Gane of France by unanimous decision in their heavyweight title fight during the UFC 270 event at Honda Center on January 22, 2022 in Anaheim, California.
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Sports week
How a UFC Heavyweight Champion Became a Crypto Trailblazer
Francis Ngannou and his manager, Marquel Martin, discuss the athlete's journey from Cameroon to the UFC, and now, to crypto. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.
Francis Ngannou of Cameroon celebrates after defeating Ciryl Gane of France by unanimous decision in their heavyweight title fight during the UFC 270 event at Honda Center on January 22, 2022 in Anaheim, California.
By Frederick Munawa
Jul 27, 2022 at 2:50 p.m. UTC
Jul 27, 2022
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UFC Taps VeChain as First Official Layer 1 Blockchain Partner
The multi-year deal was reportedly worth $100 million.
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By Brandy Betz
Jun 9, 2022 at 2:51 p.m. UTC
Jun 9, 2022
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Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek (CoinDesk)
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Crypto.com
Crypto.com to Pay Bitcoin Bonuses to UFC Fighters
Bitcoin bonuses will be awarded to the three standout athletes at each UFC pay-per-view event as voted for by fans across the world.
Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek (CoinDesk)
By Jamie Crawley
Apr 7, 2022 at 2:20 p.m. UTC
Apr 7, 2022
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UFC Expands Into NFTs With UFC Strike Launch in Partnership With Dapper Labs
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UFC Expands Into NFTs With UFC Strike Launch in Partnership With Dapper Labs
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is lunging into non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with the launch of UFC Strike, its own NFT marketplace, in partnership with Dapper Labs. “The H...
UFC Expands Into NFTs With UFC Strike Launch in Partnership With Dapper Labs
By CoinDesk Staff
Jan 20, 2022 at 8:08 p.m. UTC
Jan 20, 2022
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 11: Dustin Poirier (top) strikes Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their lightweight title fight during the UFC 269 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 11, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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Dapper labs
UFC Joins NBA, NFL in Dapper Labs’ Sports NFT Suite
The marketplace will feature NFTs of iconic moments in the fighting league’s history.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 11: Dustin Poirier (top) strikes Charles Oliveira of Brazil in their lightweight title fight during the UFC 269 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 11, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
By Eli Tan
Jan 20, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 20, 2022
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UFC fighters during a 2018 match in Rio de Janeiro.
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Crypto.com Extends Sponsorship Drive With UFC Partnership
Crypto.com logos will appear on the athletes' kit worn both in and out of the "Octagon."
UFC fighters during a 2018 match in Rio de Janeiro.
By Jamie Crawley
Jul 7, 2021 at 10:45 a.m. UTC
Jul 7, 2021
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British MMA fighter Brendan Loughnane, after a bout in Australia in 2012.
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Chiliz's CHZ Holders Love the Nasty Elbows – And the 20-Fold Price Gains in 2021
It's not exactly the Rumble in the Jungle, but the fight between British featherweight fighter Brendan Loughnane and Brazil’s Sheymon Moraes could make cryptocurrency history.
British MMA fighter Brendan Loughnane, after a bout in Australia in 2012.
By Muyao Shen
Apr 23, 2021 at 6:24 p.m. UTC
Apr 23, 2021
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