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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
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Gaston Reyno wants to take BKFC event to Uruguay: 'It would be a dream come true'
Gaston Reyno has one wish: to close out his fighting career in his hometown of Montevideo, Uruguay. Reyno, a former Bellator fighter and current UFC Spanish commentator for Latin America, returns to action this Saturday at BKFC 78 at the Hard Rock in Hollywood, Fla. Reyno sees this bout against Milton Volter as an opportunity to shoot his shot with the big bosses and make his case for the promotion to pay a visit to Uruguay. Advertisement "I would love to close out my career at the Antel Arena," Reyno told Hablemos MMA in Spanish. "When the UFC went to Uruguay at the Antel Arena, I couldn't fight. I had a contract with another company (Combate Global), and we tried everything, and we couldn't make it happen. ... I still have Antel Arena in sight. I've never fought at home. The only time I've fought at home was at Punta del Este, which is home but not home. In Punta del Este there are more Brazilians and Argentinians than Uruguayans. I want to fight in Montevideo and I want to fight in that arena. "If I win, and win well, I'm going to grab that microphone, look at Feldman and Conor McGregor and tell them that I want to take BKFC to South America. BKFC has never gone to South America, how is that possible? They did seven events in Asia. They did an event in Dubai. They had an event in a bull fighting arena in Marbella, an amazing event. How come we don't have an event in South America? I'd love to open that door from Uruguay. I'd retire on top. Reyno, 39, is arguably the most well-known MMA fighter to come out of Uruguay. Although no longer fighting in MMA, Reyno still feels the backing of his country. He's confident BKFC could sell out the Antel Arena just like the UFC did in their first and only trip to Uruguay. "Tonga" wants to fight on home soil before he calls it quits. It doesn't matter who it's against. Advertisement "If I fight a monster and I get broken, who cares, I don't care about the result," Reyno said. "I don't want to be champion, become a millionaire. I'm happy with my life. I live commentary. I love where I work. I'm in love with my wife. I love my son. I adore the city I live in. I'm a happy man. I just want one thing: Share a night with my people in Montevideo, Uruguay. It sounds cliché, but it would be a dream come true. It would be the closing of my career." This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Gaston Reyno wants to take BKFC event to Uruguay
Globe and Mail
09-07-2025
- Science
- Globe and Mail
Global Energy Prize awarded to three scientists from China, USA and Russia
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay , July 9, 2025 /CNW/ -- The Global Energy Prize International Award Committee has named the laureates of the 2025 edition of the Prize. The Prize in the Conventional Energy category went to Jinliang He , chair of High Voltage Engineering Research Institute, professor at China's Tsinghua University. "This honour not only recognises my work alone, but also the collective endeavor of great minds advancing sustainable energy supply. It illuminates a shared vision to power world safely and efficiently. I dedicate this honour toward bridging innovation and advanced technologies for ultra-high voltage transmission systems," said Jinliang He. For the first time in the history of the Prize, the award in the Non-Conventional Energy category was given to a woman, Yu Huang, professor and department head at the University of California, Los Angeles ( USA ). She will be awarded for innovations in the field of catalyst development, which significantly improve the profitability, durability and performance of fuel cells. "I'm deeply honoured and truly humbled to receive this prestigious award. My group develops designer catalysts and we work to bridge the gap between discovery and deployment, turning new materials into working for energy conversion and storage. I have been fortunate enough to work with an extraordinary group of students, postdocs and collaborators. Their creativity and passion are making all of this possible," said Yu Huang. Russian scientist Vladislav Khomich , head of research at the Institute for Electrophysics and Electric Power of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), won in the New Ways of Energy Application category. He will receive the Prize for outstanding contributions to the development, creation and fundamental research of plasma technologies and pulsed energy. The names of the laureates of the Prize were selected from a shortlist of 15 scientists from 8 countries. A total of 90 submissions from 44 countries and territories across the world were included in the nomination cycle. The Committee, headed by the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Rae Kwon Chung, made the final decision. "World science is facing global challenges, and it is no exaggeration to say that our ability to quickly solve them will define the future of civilisation. The biggest challenges include the transition to clean technologies for the production, storage and transmission of energy and the search for solutions that can effectively combat global climate change," said Rae Kwon Chung.
Associated Press
09-07-2025
- Science
- Associated Press
Global Energy Prize awarded to three scientists from China, USA and Russia
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, July 9, 2025 /CNW/ -- The Global Energy Prize International Award Committee has named the laureates of the 2025 edition of the Prize. The Prize in the Conventional Energy category went to Jinliang He, chair of High Voltage Engineering Research Institute, professor at China's Tsinghua University. 'This honour not only recognises my work alone, but also the collective endeavor of great minds advancing sustainable energy supply. It illuminates a shared vision to power world safely and efficiently. I dedicate this honour toward bridging innovation and advanced technologies for ultra-high voltage transmission systems,' said Jinliang He. For the first time in the history of the Prize, the award in the Non-Conventional Energy category was given to a woman, Yu Huang, professor and department head at the University of California, Los Angeles (USA). She will be awarded for innovations in the field of catalyst development, which significantly improve the profitability, durability and performance of fuel cells. 'I'm deeply honoured and truly humbled to receive this prestigious award. My group develops designer catalysts and we work to bridge the gap between discovery and deployment, turning new materials into working for energy conversion and storage. I have been fortunate enough to work with an extraordinary group of students, postdocs and collaborators. Their creativity and passion are making all of this possible,' said Yu Huang. Russian scientist Vladislav Khomich, head of research at the Institute for Electrophysics and Electric Power of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), won in the New Ways of Energy Application category. He will receive the Prize for outstanding contributions to the development, creation and fundamental research of plasma technologies and pulsed energy. The names of the laureates of the Prize were selected from a shortlist of 15 scientists from 8 countries. A total of 90 submissions from 44 countries and territories across the world were included in the nomination cycle. The Committee, headed by the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Rae Kwon Chung, made the final decision. 'World science is facing global challenges, and it is no exaggeration to say that our ability to quickly solve them will define the future of civilisation. The biggest challenges include the transition to clean technologies for the production, storage and transmission of energy and the search for solutions that can effectively combat global climate change,' said Rae Kwon Chung. Photo: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Global Energy Prize
Bloomberg
08-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Uruguay Central Bank Surprises With Quarter-Point Rate Cut
Uruguay's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 9% and signaled it might further lower borrowing costs if inflation converges with the target. 'As long as inflation evolves as expected and agents' expectations continue to decline, the BCU believes there could be room to continue lowering the interest rate,' the central bank said in a statement.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Report – Roma Join Inter Milan In The Race For €30M Rated Colombia Star At Gasperini's Urging
Report – Roma Join Inter Milan In The Race For €30M Rated Colombia Star At Gasperini's Urging Roma are reportedly ready to join Inter Milan in the race for Palmeiras midfielder Richard Rios. This according to Rome-based newspaper Il Tempo, via FCInterNews. They report that coach Gian Piero Gasperini has urged the Giallorossi to move for the Colombian, who could leave Palmeiras for €30 million. Advertisement Links have emerged between Inter Milan and Palmeiras midfielder Richard Rios over the last couple days. Reportedly, the Colombian international has come onto the Nerazzurri's radar as a possible replacement for Hakan Calhanoglu in the event they lose him to Galatasaray or another club. Rios has a release clause in his contract worth €100 million. However, it would not take that fee to sign the 25-year-old from Palmeiras. Meanwhile, Premier League side West Ham United have reportedly also made an offer for Rios. Roma Ready To Rival Inter Milan To Sign Richard Rios MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY – NOVEMBER 15: Richard Rios of Colombia reacts during the South American Qualifier match between Uruguay and Colombia at Centenario Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Montevideo, Uruguay. (Photo by) According to Rome-based newspaper Il Tempo, Roma have also identified Richard Rios as a target. Advertisement The capital club will have to reinforce in midfield this summer. Particularly after losing Leandro Paredes to Boca Juniors. And according to Il Tempo, new Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini has asked his club to look at Rios. The Colombian should be available this summer with Palmeiras out of the Club World Cup. And Il Tempo confirm that the fee for Rios will be in the region of €30 million.
