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Dana White confirmed the Johnson vs. Hernandez fight was pulled from UFC 324 after a wagering flag prompted a gaming integrity review, with the FBI already involved in ongoing betting investigations; the card also saw Kayla Harrison withdraw due to injury and faced audience criticisms over ad-heavy broadcasting.
World Athletics president Lord Coe emphasized the need to regulate the track and field calendar following the bankruptcy of Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track, highlighting concerns about event sustainability, financial stability, and athlete protection amid new competitions and financial challenges.
Grand Slam Track, a new professional track circuit founded by Michael Johnson, is canceling its Los Angeles meet amid financial and strategic uncertainties, despite having raised nearly $40 million and hosting three meets in its first season. The cancellation raises questions about the viability of startup sports leagues and the future of innovative track and field competitions.
UFC Vegas 86 saw Jack Hermansson defeat Joe Pyfer and Dan Ige knock out Andre Fili, leading to potential matchups against Nassourdine Imavov and the winner of Sodiq Yusuff vs Diego Lopes for Hermansson, and Sodiq Yusuff vs Diego Lopes winner for Ige. Other potential matchups include Ihor Potieria vs Albert Duraev, Gregory Rodrigues vs Anthony Hernandez vs Roman Kopylov winner, and Michael Johnson vs Drew Dober. Rodolfo Vieira's win sets up a potential matchup against Jun Yong Park.