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AFP
Afghan fighters pull no punches after Taliban ban on professional MMA
Hissing like a quiver of angry cobras, a group of young Afghan mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes shadow box in a Kabul club despite the uncertain future of the sport after a Taliban government ban on professional competitions.- Women banned from sport - The Taliban government has not been recognised by any other state, complicating sports' teams participation in international arenas, but athletes from other countries have recently been welcomed to Afghanistan for competition.
Cover Media
Conor McGregor's UFC Return Pushed to 2025, Sparking Frustration
UFC President Dana White confirmed that Conor McGregor will not return to the Octagon this year, despite McGregor's earlier hopes of a 2024 comeback, ABC News reports.
The Independent
Francis Ngannou’s MMA return finally official as heavyweight’s PFL debut is announced
The ex-UFC champion last competed in MMA in January 2022, and he will return to the sport in October, having completed his boxing endeavour
PA Media: Sport
Conor McGregor vows to get back to his best after injury postpones UFC comeback
The 35-year-old has been out of action since July 2021.

Yahoo Sport