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WLIT.FM™ Exclusive: Ray Longo - The architect of Long Island MMA greatness

Long Island Radio

Published on: 08/12/2025

Ray Longo has built Ray Longo MMA in Garden City into Long Island’s premier fight lab—home to four UFC champions (Matt Serra, Chris Weidman, Aljamain Sterling, Merab Dvalishvili) and a steady stream of contenders. His formula—fundamentals, disciplined striking, and no-nonsense cornering—turns local talent into world-class professionals while keeping the community feel intact. From kids’ classes to title camps, the same culture of respect and hard work runs through every round.

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Time on Long Island paid off: Ben Saraf’s G League stint supercharged his Brooklyn Nets role

Long Island Radio

Published on: 08/12/2025

Rookie guard Ben Saraf used his stint with the Long Island Nets to sharpen his pace, decision-making, and defensive activity—then returned to Brooklyn’s rotation with immediate impact. Since the call-up, he’s posted a season-high scoring night and a seven-assist game, validating the G League reps as a launchpad for real NBA minutes.

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UFC 322 brings blockbuster title fights (and chaos) to Madison Square Garden

Long Island Radio

Published on: 16/11/2025

The World’s Most Famous Arena delivered again. UFC 322 packed Madison Square Garden with two champion-vs-champion superfights, a string of violent finishes, and a crowd that roared like it was fight week on Long Island.

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UFC x Paramount+ Deal affecting LI Bars

Long Island Radio

Published on: 16/11/2025

The UFC’s U.S. broadcast home will shift to Paramount+ beginning in January 2026, ending the traditional pay-per-view purchase for fans at home. Numbered events and Fight Nights will stream on Paramount+, with select cards simulcast on CBS.

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