UFC NFTs were unsuccessful, but you can still spend money on 'digital collectibles' from UFC 323 fighters on Telegram

After the UFCs NFT initiative failed to gain traction, the organization has now joined forces with Telegram to offer digital collectibles featuring some of its top fighters. The collection includes UFC 323 champions Merab The Machine Dvalishvili and Alexandre The Cannibal Pantoja.

Internet creator and personality N3on will host a live auction on Sunday, December 7, with pre-bidding available starting today. N3on previously gained notoriety for being removed from UFC 296 after a controversial stunt involving U.S. President Donald Trump.

According to the official release, Telegram Gifts are digital collectibles that can be purchased, traded, sent to others, and displayed on a users profile within the Telegram app. They are quickly becoming a modern status symbol, replacing traditional luxury items with a new digital presence.

The auction also features prominent fighters such as former champions Jon Jones, Israel Adesanya, Charles Oliveira, and Sean OMalley, along with current titleholders Khamzat Chimaev, Alex Pereira, Ilia Topuria, and Alexander Volkanovski.

N3on commented on the launch, saying, Im thrilled to collaborate with Telegram for this drop. Including UFC fighters will elevate the experience and make it a unique moment for all participants.

For buyers, the main offering remains a digital image that can be displayed within the Telegram platform, with no physical item included.

Author: Gavin Porter