Aleksandre Topuria, coach and brother of Ilia Topuria, told his brother that he was winning 2-0 at the end of the second round of his fight against Justin Gaethje, urging him to stay calm and enjoy his work in the third round. #IliaTopuria #UFC #MMA (translated)
In the 20th fight night of Evecon, Kristjan Tõniste achieved a historic victory over a former UFC fighter, while Madis Mäeste ended his professional career with a first submission win. #MMA #Võitlussport #EestiVabavõitlus (translated)
Pelunaton celebrated Francisco Prado's victory over Ismael Bonfim by technical knockout in the first round and described the result as a way to achieve justice. #UFCVegas122 #UFCHBOMax https://t.co/0QSNad6jlR #UFC #MMA #TKO (translated)
MMA Latin America celebrated that the Argentine Fran Prado had won by TKO in the first round, with ground and pound, at UFC Vegas 122. #UFCVegas122 https://t.co/F3eQMVefoN #UFC #Argentina #TKO (translated)
In an interview, Teddy Riner explained that he refused the lucrative offer from the UFC to participate in MMA, stating that this sport does not align with his values and his identity as a judoka. #Judo #TeddyRiner #MMA (translated)
Sueur indicated that UFC 333 would take place on October 24 in Abu Dhabi, featuring a trilogy between Merab and Petr Yan, as well as a title fight between Volkanovski and Evloev. https://t.co/LADe1ucz9L #UFC #MMA #Sports (translated)
AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 10 OCTOBER 2026 Key developments of past 24 hours 1. ETHIOPIA–ERITREA — Addis Ababa alleges an “all-out invasion” Ethiopia told UN Security Council members that Eritrean troops had advanced as far as 60 km into northern Ethiopia and asserted a right to self-defence. Eritrea rejected the accusations. The scale of the alleged incursion remains independently unverified. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ethiopia-says-it-must-defend-itself-against-eritreas-all-out-invasion-2026-10-09/ 2. SOUTH AFRICA — Government withdraws asylum-processing directive after violence The government withdrew a directive implementing a Constitutional Court ruling on access to asylum procedures after violent anti-migrant protests in Durban and Soweto. Authorities reported 24 vehicles burned and looting of foreign-owned businesses. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africa-withdraws-asylum-directive-after-anti-migrant-violence-2026-10-09/ 3. MOROCCO–SPAIN — King says migration-cooperation model has reached its limits King Mohammed VI said the current migration-cooperation model with Spain was inadequate and called for a broader partnership following a migration crisis involving Ceuta. The remarks point to possible changes in bilateral arrangements. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/moroccan-king-says-migration-cooperation-model-with-spain-hit-limit-2026-10-09/ 4. DR CONGO — Reuters reports deadly ambush involving Erik Prince-linked contractors Reuters sources reported at least 20 people killed or wounded in a September 17 ambush in South Kivu involving forces linked to Erik Prince. The alleged role of Rwanda-backed forces was not independently established. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/erik-princes-forces-suffer-battlefield-loss-congo-former-ufc-fighter-among-2026-10-09/ 5. DR CONGO — African Union mediators arrive in Kinshasa AU mediators, including former presidents Uhuru Kenyatta, Sahle-Work Zewde and Mokgweetsi Masisi, visited Kinshasa after meetings in Goma and Kigali, seeking progress on the eastern Congo peace process. No new agreement was announced. Source: https://fr.allafrica.com/stories/202610090393.html 6. SOUTH AFRICA — Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize IMPORTANCE: 9/10 — VERY HIGH South African jurist Navi Pillay received the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international law, human rights and accountability for serious international crimes. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/navanethem-navi-pillay-wins-2026-nobel-peace-prize-2026-10-09/ 7. AFRICA–UNITED STATES — DFC plans expanded equity investments IMPORTANCE: 8/10 — HIGH The US International Development Finance Corporation plans to expand direct equity investment in Africa, focusing on critical minerals and infrastructure. It reports over $14 billion in investment commitments across the continent. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/us-agency-do-more-equity-investing-africa-official-says-2026-10-09/ 8. PAN-AFRICAN BANKING — Ecobank moves to join China's yuan payment system IMPORTANCE: 8/10 — HIGH Ecobank plans to join China's CIPS payments network to facilitate yuan settlement for Africa–China commerce, reflecting interest in diversified cross-border payment channels. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/ecobank-join-chinas-cips-payments-platform-yuan-settlement-2026-10-09/ 9. KENYA — Cabinet approves $350 million financing for Kenya Airways IMPORTANCE: 8/10 — HIGH Kenya's cabinet approved $350 million in shareholder financing for Kenya Airways to meet urgent obligations. Further debt restructuring and investor discussions are planned. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/kenya-approves-350-million-shareholder-financing-kenya-airways-2026-10-09/ 10. CAMEROON — Military court sentences 66 after post-election unrest A Yaoundé military court convicted 66 people detained after unrest following Cameroon's 2025 presidential election. Defence lawyers indicated plans to appeal, with further cases pending. Source: https://fr.allafrica.com/stories/202610090290.html #Africa #AfricaNews #AfricaDailyReport #TopNewsOfAfrica #AfricaToday #SouthAfrica #NaviPillay #NobelPeacePrize2026 #NobelPeacePrize #HumanRights #InternationalLaw #InternationalJustice #PeaceAndSecurity #UnitedNations #AfricaUSA #UnitedStates #USDFC #DevelopmentFinance #EquityInvestment #ForeignDirectInvestment #CriticalMinerals #InfrastructureInvestment #AfricanEconomy #EconomicDevelopment #AfricaInvestment #DRCongo #EasternCongo #SouthKivu #ErikPrince #PrivateMilitaryContractors #SecurityContractors #ArmedConflict #MilitaryAmbush #M23 #Rwanda #AfricanUnion #Ethiopia #Eritrea #Tigray #HornOfAfrica #RegionalSecurity #SouthAfricaProtests #MigrationCrisis #Xenophobia #Morocco #Spain #MigrationPolicy #Ecobank #ChinaAfrica #YuanPayments #CIPS #Kenya #KenyaAirways #Cameroon #PoliticalUnrest #AfricanPolitics #Geopolitics #AfricaSecurity #WRLDorg
Teddy Riner declined the UFC's proposals to become an MMA fighter, stating that it did not align with his personal and professional aspirations. #TeddyRiner #MMA #UFC (translated)
Former UFC star Tim Kennedy was injured during an ambush in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Vectus Global forces aimed to secure the strategic city of Uvira. #DemokratycznaRepublikaKonga #TimKennedy #ErikPrince (translated)
Steve Wembi reported that an ambush attributed to the AFC/M23 had resulted in about 20 dead and wounded among the forces of Vectus Global, Erik Prince's security company, in South Kivu on September 17, 2026. According to sources close to the Congolese government and the company, cited by Wembi, the dead included at least seven Congolese and a former member of the New Zealand special forces. Tim Kennedy, a former UFC fighter and ex-member of the U.S. special forces, had been injured and reportedly received three bullet wounds to the leg. Wembi also relayed the remarks of an East African security expert, who described the mercenaries as illegal fighters and war criminals, accusing them of disregarding any rules of engagement. He wrote that Vectus Global's role in the DRC had expanded from securing mining revenues to conducting security support operations in the eastern part of the country. According to his account, Erik Prince's men had deployed to Uvira after the AFC/M23 withdrew from the city in January 2026. #RDC #Sécurité #Conflit (translated)
Sueur indicated that Ciryl Gane had fought nine main fights in the UFC, as many as Islam Makhachev. https://t.co/49b5f0GSLW #UFC #MMA #CirylGane (translated)
According to ARENA, Alex Pereira stated that the fight between Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit didn't interest anyone. He also said he didn't understand why the women's bout between Harrison and Nunes wasn't scheduled as the main event of UFC 334. https://t.co/8CAvZ2mcV5 #UFC334 #MMA #CombatSport (translated)
La Sueur shared a poster that he presented as the first poster of Ciryl Gane in the UFC as an undisputed champion, associated with UFC 334. #UFC334 https://t.co/XTRAy8o86c #UFC #CirylGane #Champion (translated)
Jorge Masvidal defends Ilia Topuria after his defeat against Justin Gaethje, stating that the Spanish fighter did not give up and was willing to continue despite his serious injuries. #MMA #UFC #IliaTopuria (translated)
The Sweat reported that Daniel Cormier had congratulated Nassourdine Imavov for confronting Sean Strickland. Cormier said that this episode made him even more eager to see their fight and that Imavov had probably taken the best approach. According to him, even if the Frenchman's behavior was perceived negatively, the video would be used in the promotional content leading up to the fight, as that was how the sport worked. https://t.co/9C0XLo8SAf #MMA #UFC #CombatSports (translated)
The PATRlOTAS account stated that a leftist person was arrested after spitting on a lieutenant at UFCG, in Campina Grande, Paraíba. https://t.co/DQv4COI30z #Brasil #Política #Notícias (translated)
Sueur reported that Sean Strickland wanted to leave the UFC to focus on boxing, feeling that the organization did not pay him enough. Strickland added that an agreement was being discussed and that he would move on if the UFC rejected him. https://t.co/iaKzSrXYnx #UFC #Boxe #MMA (translated)
Sueur indicated that Nassourdine Imavov had not fought for nearly 400 days. According to the media, his last fight was in September 2025, against Caio Borralho, headlining UFC Paris. https://t.co/8J31a64V1R #UFC #MMA #CombatSports (translated)
ARENA wrote that Dana White and his associates purchased the UFC in 2001 for 2 million dollars. He noted that its value is now estimated at over 50 billion dollars, which he claims is an increase of 2,499,900%, close to 2.5 million percent. #UFC #MMA #Valorisation (translated)
ARENA indicated that Nassourdine Imavov went to Sean Strickland's room. According to him, the American was absent and the two men crossed paths a little later at the UFC PI. He shared a video from LeParcours_off. https://t.co/Xo0csrbFo1 #UFC #MMA #Imavov (translated)
