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The world of mixed martial arts witnessed an emotional and historic moment as Spain (and Georgia) secured a new champion. The Spanish fighter Ilia Topuria emerged victorious over their formidable and legendary Australian opponent, Alexander Volkanovski , in a hard-fought match that captivated fans worldwide. The post-fight dialogue was a testament to the fighter’s sportsmanship and character as the newly crowned champion graciously acknowledged the well-wishes amidst his inner satisfaction. Reflecting on the monumental victory, the champion was emotionally overcome and exclaimed, “It feels amazing. I just can’t wait to celebrate it with my family and team. ” The victory marked a personal milestone and hinted at broader implications for the sport. With six title fight wins under his belt at feather weight , the Spanish champion’s reign promises an era of excitement and anticipation for fans worldwide. Topuria vs. McGregor weight difference Discussions turned towards potential future ma...

This weekend, UFC 298 will see the current featherweight champion defending his belt against perhaps his most dangerous challenger yet. Indeed, Honda Center in Anaheim, California will play host to what many fight fans are expecting to be an epic bout. Let’s get into it. When are the weigh-ins for Volkanovski vs Topuria? The UFC 298 weigh-in is set to begin on Friday, February 16, at 12:00 p.m. ET. The weigh-in will be streamed live on UFC.com, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch. This as you know is among the most anticipated fight cards for 2024 so far, as it features a star-studded fight card not the least of which is the main event featuring Alexander Volkanovski (26-3 with 13 KOs) and Ilia Topuria (14-0 with 4 KOs). Indeed, as mentioned before Volkanovski will likely have his hands full as he attempts to defend his featherweight title against an opponent who has yet to taste defeat. Ilia Topuria stole Alexander Volkanovski’s belt at #UFC298 media day and the two exchanged some word...

Giants often dominate the headlines in Boxing History , and the little men sometimes go unnoticed . Today, we turn our attention to the upcoming flyweight unifying title clash between two of the divisions’ best— Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez and Sunny Edwards . While the spotlight may not always shine on these fight ers, their artistry and non-stop action demand recognition. Fight format & rules This fight is for the unified flyweight championship of the world, with the IBF & WBO belts on the line . It will be contested over 12 rounds in the Flyweight division , with a weight limit of 112 pounds (8 stone or 50.8 KG) and the use of eight (8) ounce gloves . Jesse Rodriguez and Sunny Edwards Face-off for 7 minutes!#RodriguezEdwards # Boxing pic.twitter.com/p0O8CTQuOL — Muhammad Zain (@_muhammadzain1) December 14, 2023 Weigh-in and fighters’ characteristics Jesse Rodriguez: The Pressure Fighter At just 23 years old, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez has already proven himself a force to be...

UFC Fight Night 232 takes place on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. This card features a middleweight fight between Brendan Allen and Paul Craig as the Main Event. Here is my favorite UFC parlay for this card, with odds of +1063 at DraftKings Sports book. Be sure to check out the rest of our UFC predictions for all of the Main Card fight s. Michael Morales vs Jake Matthews – Fight to go the distance – No (-165) Michael Morales is a heavy favorite, so we will instead be looking at this fight to end inside the distance. Jake Matthews has seen 17 of his 25 career fights end inside the distance, which includes 3 of his last 4 UFC fights. Morales has seen 12 of his 15 career fights ending early, including 2 of his last 4 UFC fights. Because they both have high finish rates overall, backing this fight to also end inside the distance is the pick. Payton Talbott vs Nick Aguirre – Over 1.5 rounds (-215) Payton Talbott is one of the biggest favorites on ...

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has declared that the players now have no choice but to "fight like dogs" to end a dreadful run of form that has delivered eight defeats in all competitions so far this season. Following successive 3-0 defeats at Old Trafford to Manchester City and Newcastle, it is the most defeats in the opening 15 games of a season since 1962/63, when the Red Devils lost nine. Meanwhile, five losses in the first ten home matches was last seen way back in 1930/31 when United were relegated from the top flight during a tumultuous period in the club’s History . "Obviously, my thoughts are with the fans at the minute because we're not playing well and it's difficult for them," McTominay told club media. "They pay their hard-earned money every week to come and watch us and the least we can do is play well and win Football matches." Pressure is mounting on manager Erik ten Hag and the players, who have allowed performance l...

UFC on ESPN 46 takes place on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. This card features a flyweight fight between Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi as the Main Event. Here is our favorite UFC parlay for this card, with odds of +696 at DraftKings Sports book. Be sure to check out the rest of our UFC on ESPN 46 predictions for all of the Main Card fight s. You can also bet this UFC Fight Night 223 Parlay with FanDuel Sportsbook , which has the best odds available and a great new customer offer where you can get $150 in bonus bets following an initial wager of as little as $5! Click here to take advantage of this can’t-miss offer. Alex Caceres vs Daniel Pineda – Fight to go the Distance – No (-185) Alex Caceres is a decent-sized favorite, but Daniel Pineda’s ability to finish fights give him a solid chance in this fight. Pineda has seen his last 9 fights end inside the distance and 37 of his 42 fights overall. Because of that, also backing this fight to end insi...

Tyson Fury’s next fight – Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte Date & Time Tyson Fury’s next fight will be the second defense of the belt he won against Deontay Wilder in 2020. Dillian Whyte is the mandatory challenger and arrives with a record of 28 wins (19 KOs) and 2 defeats from 30 fight s. Saturday will be his first attempt to win a world title. Tyson Fury defends his WBC world heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, April 23. With a full undercard scheduled to start at 1:00 pm ET, the ring walks for the main event are expected to begin just after 5:00 pm ET.  Fury vs Whyte: How to Watch & Live Stream Info In the US, ESPN have the exclusive streaming and broadcasting rights to the Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte fight. The preliminary card will air live on ESPN+ starting at 1:00 pm ET with the main fight card switching over to ESPN+ pay-per-view and will begin at 2:00 pm ET. Tyson Fury Record – 31-0-1 Tyson Fury, the undisputed, undefea...

Romain Grosjean has warned Alpine that "things can go bad" between their new Formula 1 drivers as he shares his pre-season predictions. Alpine welcome Pierre Gasly to the team in 2023, replacing Fernando Alonso who jumped ship to join Aston Martin, with incumbent Esteban Ocon partnering his fellow Frenchman. However, Ocon and Gasly are known to not have the best relationship, despite being born in the same region of France - Normandy - around the same time, with both having eerily-similiar F1 careers to date. In a video uploaded to his YouTube channel, Grosjean - who raced for Alpine back in their Lotus guise from 2012-15 - believes the two battling to be the number one French driver at the French team could lead to things going 'south'. © XPBimages ...