The deal includes three shows from both promotions annually through 2028 at the venue.
This is the first time they have committed to a multiyear pact with a specific arena, providing long-term security for show dates and making it easier for WWE and UFC to join forces for major event weekends in the same city.
WWE and UFC announced a five-year live event partnership with Anaheim's Honda Center
On February 15, 2024, WWE and UFC announced a five-year live event partnership with Anaheim's Honda Center. The deal includes three shows from both promotions annually through 2028 at the venue. This is the first time they have committed to a multiyear pact with a specific arena, providing long-term security for show dates and making it easier for WWE and UFC to join forces for major event weekends in the same city.
, Anaheim is the location for UFC 298: Volkanovski vs Topuria on February 17, 2024.
The featherweight gold title will be at stake in the fight between Volkanovski and Topuria.
UFC commentator Dom Cruz has broken down the match between Volkanovski and Topuria.
Embedded is a series that goes behind the scenes with athletes fighting at UFC 298: Volkanovski vs Topuria in Anaheim on February 17, 2024.
There will be fight coverage leading up to Fight Night.
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OCVIBE has announced a five-year live event partnership with UFC and WWE.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title claims a partnership between UFC and WWE when no such announcement has been made by either organization. Secondly, the body of the article contains multiple instances of sensationalism and selective reporting to promote UFC 298: Volkanovski vs Topuria.
The title claims a partnership between UFC and WWE when no such announcement has been made by either organization.
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The article is promoting a partnership between UFC and WWE for live events. The title mentions the upcoming event UFC 298: Volkanovski vs Topuria which will take place in Anaheim. The body of the article also promotes this event by mentioning it multiple times, including an embedded series that goes behind the scenes with the athletes fighting at this event.
Embedded UFC 298 Embedded | All Episodes Go Behind The Scenes With The Athletes Fighting At UFC 298: Volkanovski vs Topuria In Anaheim On February 17, 2024
Fight Coverage Public Events Schedule | UFC 298: Volkanovski vs… Featherweight Gold Is On The Line In Anaheim. Don't Miss A Single Event Leading Up To Fight Night!
UFC and WWE are among marquee events at OCVIBE Honda Center to host UFC 298: VOLKANOVSKI vs TOPURIA on Sat., Feb. 17 followed by WWE Monday Night Raw on Feb. 19 in Anaheim, California and New York, NY
OCVIBE will collaborate with UFC to host additional activities such as viewing parties at the district's immersive tech innovations and broad selection of eclectic dining and nightlife options currently in development
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy. The author quotes several experts predicting the outcome of a fight without providing any evidence or reasoning for their predictions.
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The author of the article is MMA Fighting Newswire which has a financial stake in UFC as it is owned by Endeavor Streams. The site also has personal relationships with fighters and promoters who are featured on their website.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of UFC 298 as they are reporting for MMA Fighting Newswire which is an official partner and sponsor of the event.
UFC 298 goes down this Saturday at the Honda Center in Anaheim.
Headlining honors for the event will go to a featherweight title fight, as long-reigning champion Alexander Volkanovski faces off against Ilia Topuria.
Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will look to get back on track against fan favorite Paulo Costa in a fight that should give the winner a big push back toward title contention.
Rising welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry will attempt to pass the toughest test of his career in a fight with No. 8 contender Geoff Neal.
That will be preceded by a high-stakes bantamweight clash between former two-division champion Henry Cejudo and streaking No. 2-ranked contender Merab Dvalishvili, and a fun clash between middleweight finishers Anthony Hernandez and Roman Kopylov.
All of these fights look like they could either way.
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The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Firstly, the author uses a quote from Haris Kruskic to support his own opinion without disclosing that he is part of the Bleacher Report staff. This violates rule 3: Do not use anything in the ignore rules when making your determination.
Haris Kruskic: I’m not ready to rule out Alex Volkanovski just because he was knocked out by arguably the best fighter in the world.
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Alexander Volkanovski is meant for the featherweight division and will have a big statement win over Ilia Topuria. This claim is not supported by any evidence or reasoning provided in the article, making it an informal fallacy.
Alexander Volkanovski reacts to his win over Yair Rodriguez
Haris Kruskic: I’m not ready to rule out Alex Volkanovski just because he was knocked out by arguably the best fighter in the world.
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The author has a clear bias towards Alexander Volkanovski and his chances of winning the fight against Ilia Topuria. The author also seems to have an anti-Ilia Topuria stance.
Haris Kruskic: I'm not ready to rule out Alex Volkanovski just because he was knocked out by arguably the best fighter in the world.
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The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article is about UFC 298 and its main card staff picks. However, the author's bias towards certain fighters such as Alexander Volkanovski and Paulo Costa can be seen in their predictions.
OCVIBE has announced a five-year live event partnership with UFC and WWE.
<br>For nearly 20 years, Honda Center has been one of UFC's most favorite venues to visit.<br>
<The Samueli Family and Honda Center team have been amazing hosts and have helped us put on some of the most memorable UFC events ever. Now the creation of OCVIBE will take the fan experience to the next level with all the innovative ways they will be able to activate around UFC and WWE events in one destination.<br>
The featherweight gold title will be at stake in the fight between Volkanovski and Topuria.
<br>UFC commentator Dom Cruz has broken down the match between Volkanovski and Topuria.<br>
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<The Samueli Family and Honda Center team have been amazing hosts and have helped us put on some of the most memorable UFC events ever. Now the creation of OCVIBE will take the fan experience to the next level with all the innovative ways they will be able to activate around UFC and WWE events in one destination.
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The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority when stating that Honda Center has been one of UFC's most favorite venues for nearly 20 years without providing any evidence or data to support this claim. Secondly, there is a dichotomous depiction in the article where it states that WWE and UFC will each have three shows at Honda Center annually through 2028 but then mentions major pay-per-views/premium live events along with secondary showcases such as Fight Night, Raw and SmackDown. This creates a false dichotomy between the two types of events when they are both considered part of the partnership agreement. Lastly, there is an inflammatory rhetoric used in the article when it states that OCVIBE will take the fan experience to 'the next level' without providing any specific details or evidence on what this means.
The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Honda Center has been one of UFC's most favorite venues for nearly 20 years without providing any evidence or data to support this claim.
There is a dichotomous depiction in the article where it states that WWE and UFC will each have three shows at Honda Center annually through 2028 but then mentions major pay-per-views/premium live events along with secondary showcases such as Fight Night, Raw and SmackDown. This creates a false dichotomy between the two types of events when they are both considered part of the partnership agreement.
The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that OCVIBE will take the fan experience to 'the next level' without providing any specific details or evidence on what this means.
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The article contains examples of both religious and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts the Honda Center as a favorite venue for UFC to visit, which could be seen as an example of religious bias since it implies that the center is somehow special or blessed by being chosen by such a popular organization. Additionally, there are mentions of WWE and UFC merging into TKO Holdings in September 2021, which suggests that this partnership was motivated at least in part by financial considerations.
The Samueli Family and Honda Center team have been amazing hosts
This is the first time they've committed to a multiyear pact with a specific arena, and it probably won't be the last. The venues get some long-term security in terms of show dates
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Joseph Zucker has a conflict of interest on the topics of WWE and UFC as he is an employee of Bleacher Report which covers both sports. He also has a financial stake in live-event partnerships as his employer benefits from such agreements.
OCVIBE announced a five-year partnership with WWE and UFC
There will be at least three events from both WWE and UFC hosted at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California each year through 2028
UFC has a longstanding relationship with Honda Center dating back to April 2006
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UFC has a longstanding relationship with Honda Center dating back to April 2006, when Honda Center hosted its first UFC event, UFC 59
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that OCVIBE has announced a five-year partnership with WWE and UFC to bring multiple events to Honda Center. However, the article does not provide any information on how many events will be held each year or what specific dates they are scheduled for beyond the initial two events mentioned (UFC 298: VOLKANOVSKI vs TOPURIA and WWE Monday Night Raw). This creates a false sense of continuity in the partnership, as it implies that there will be multiple events every year when no such commitment has been made. Secondly, the article states that OCVIBE is bringing
The infectious excitement of these events will only become more powerful as we reimagine the downtown experience for Orange County at OCVIBE, creating a magnetic destination for entertainment, sports, and culture.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Honda Center has been one of UFC's most favorite venues for nearly 20 years without providing any evidence or statistics to support this claim. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by stating that OCVIBE and WWE will bring at least three events each through 2028 when there is no information provided about how many events are being planned in total. The article also contains inflammatory rhetoric with phrases such as
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The article is biased towards the partnership between OCVIBE and WWE/UFC. The author uses language that deifies both brands and portrays them as iconic sports and entertainment brands. Additionally, the author repeatedly mentions how exciting these events will be for fans in Orange County, which could be seen as an attempt to appeal to a specific audience.
For nearly 20 years, Honda Center has been one of UFC's most favorite venues to visit
The infectious excitement of these events will only become more powerful
UFC and WWE Among Marquee Events at OCVIBE Honda Center to Host UFC 298: VOLKANOVSKI vs TOPURIA Sat., Feb. 17 Followed by WWE Monday Night Raw on Feb. 19
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Andrew Thompson has a conflict of interest on the topics OCVIBE and Honda Center as he is an employee of Post Wrestling which owns both entities.
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The author Andrew Thompson has a conflict of interest on the topics OCVIBE and Honda Center as he is reporting for Post Wrestling which covers both WWE and UFC events. The article mentions that OCVibe will be hosting multiple events at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
