SHANGHAI, Sept 9 — Brian Ortega disclosed that he fainted for half an hour during his weight cut prior to facing Aljamain Sterling, requiring hospital treatment before stepping into the cage at UFC Shanghai. The ordeal left him drained, and he went on to drop a unanimous decision in the co-main event. The bout, initially arranged at featherweight, was shifted to a 153-pound catchweight following Ortega’s difficulties on the scale. In describing the episode, the 33-year-old said he collapsed after a lengthy training session. “I woke up in the emergency room. They had stripped me down to my boxers and…
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PARIS, Sept 6 — France’s Nassourdine Imavov staked his claim for a UFC middleweight title shot on Saturday, defeating Brazil’s Caio Borralho by unanimous decision in the main event at Accor Arena and immediately calling for a fight with champion Khamzat Chimaev. Imavov, 29, controlled the bout with sharp striking and movement, earning judges’ scores of 50–45, 49–46 and 49–46. The victory marked his fourth in five outings and further cemented his position among the division’s top contenders. Speaking through a translator in the Octagon, Imavov said he had done enough to secure a meeting with Chimaev. “I am next,”…
The Trump administration intensified its sanctuary cities crackdown on Monday with a series of immigration raids in Illinois. The operation, called “Midway Blitz,” focused on targeting undocumented immigrants with criminal records. The Department of Homeland Security said the raids aimed to protect Americans from crime. “This ICE operation will target criminal illegal aliens who came to Chicago and Illinois because they knew they would be shielded by sanctuary policies,” DHS said. The statement noted that the action supported victims of crimes linked to undocumented immigrants. Thousands of Chicago residents protested in response. Many opposed the raids and suggestions that national…
Exhibition Fight Scheduled for November Jake Paul is slated to take on undefeated WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis on November 14, 2025, at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena.The matchup, streamed live on Netflix, has sparked global attention due to the fighters’ stark differences in size, weight, and professional experience. Significant Weight Gap Raises Concerns The fight will take place at a catchweight of 195 pounds. Paul, who normally competes as a cruiserweight, will need to cut weight to meet the limit.Davis, traditionally a lightweight at 135 pounds, will be moving up dramatically, creating a roughly 60-pound disparity between the two.Experts…
TKO Group, the parent company of UFC and WWE, announced a major increase to its shareholder dividend, doubling the payout in the wake of blockbuster broadcasting agreements. Investors will receive 76 cents per share on September 30, reflecting a 100% boost from the prior dividend. Major Rights Agreements Drive Move In August, UFC secured a landmark seven-year media rights partnership valued at $7.7 billion with Paramount, marking the entertainment giant’s first significant step since combining forces with Skydance. Around the same time, WWE inked a separate five-year, $1.6 billion deal with ESPN to air its premium live programming. Market Reaction…
Stunning KO in Round 3 Darren Till delivered a sensational third-round knockout over Luke Rockhold on Saturday during his latest MisFits fight, immediately turning his attention to former super middleweight champion Carl Froch. Rockhold, making his professional boxing debut, found himself trapped in a corner as Till unleashed a relentless flurry of punches. The bout ended decisively when Till landed a massive right hand, sending Rockhold crashing to the canvas with two minutes left in the round. Till calls out Froch After securing his third victory in the MisFits series, Till didn’t waste time addressing Froch. “Where is Carl Froch,…
London, August 30, 2025 — Andrew Tate, the controversial British-American social media figure and former kickboxer, is not in discussions to fight under the Misfits Boxing banner, BBC Sport has learned. Conflicting Reports Recent speculation suggested Tate was in advanced talks to feature in a Misfits Boxing event later this year, with some outlets claiming an announcement could arrive at Saturday’s show. Combat sports site Uncrowned even reported that negotiations had reached a “serious stage.” However, sources linked to DAZN — the official Misfits broadcaster — told BBC Sport that no such talks are taking place and no announcement is…
New York, November 15, 2025 — British welterweight Leon Edwards will return to the Octagon at UFC 322, taking on Brazilian contender Carlos Prates on a stacked card featuring two championship fights. Edwards Looks for Redemption The 34-year-old Edwards, a former welterweight champion, is eager to bounce back after suffering two consecutive defeats. His most recent loss came in March, when he was comprehensively beaten by Sean Brady. Currently ranked fourth in the division, Edwards sees UFC 322 as an opportunity to revive his title aspirations. Across the cage will stand ninth-ranked Prates, 32, who has surged into contention after…
Perry Open to a McGregor Matchup Mike Perry believes a bare-knuckle fight against Conor McGregor could genuinely happen if the timing and circumstances align. Speaking ahead of his upcoming bout, Perry noted that he sees a clear path for such a matchup to materialize, provided both parties are fully committed. BKFC 82 and the Road to McGregor Currently, Perry is set to defend his King of Violence title against Jeremy Stephens in the main event of BKFC 82 on October 4 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. At a recent press conference, promoter David Feldman mentioned that McGregor…
Beterbiev to Face Benavidez After November 22 Card Trainer Jose Benavidez Sr. confirmed that WBC light heavyweight champion David Benavidez will face Artur Beterbiev following their respective fights on the November 22nd DAZN card at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Beterbiev is currently scheduled to fight Deon Nicholson on the undercard, keeping active after his February defeat to Dmitry Bivol. Contingency Plan: Beterbiev Could Headline There is a possibility that Beterbiev could be moved to the main event against Benavidez if Anthony Yarde, Benavidez’s scheduled opponent, suffers an injury during training camp. Benavidez Sr. confirmed that a fight…