Boxing
- Sydney Sweeney talks about her “crazy” physical transformation for the Christy Martin film – including intense training and muscle building.- Jake Paul continues to expand his boxing business – analysts predict long-term market changes in professional boxing.
UFC & MMA
- Paul Hughes is “annoyed” by Usman Nurmagomedov’s statements – wants to enter the UFC scene faster.- Game of Thrones actor engages in a public war of words with Conor McGregor.
- Kamaru Usman sees a clear path to a “blockbuster” fight against Dricus Du Plessis.
- UFC parts ways with fighter “Queen of Violence” after drastic weight miss.
- Alex Pereira is aiming for a comeback – training is already in full swing.
- Cody Garbrandt sharply criticizes Sean O’Malley: “He looked bad at UFC 316.”
- Jiri Prochazka eyes a return – Magomed Ankalaev is in his sights.
- Sean O’Malley plans UFC comeback in December.
- Rose Namajunas aims for a title shot with a win at UFC Atlanta.
- UFC establishes official Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu division – new focus on grappling.
- Kayla Harrison calls for superfight against Amanda Nunes to promote women’s MMA.
- Debate over Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall: “Defend or Vacate” chants grow louder.
- Patchy Mix heavily criticized after UFC debut: “He sh*t the bed.”
- Brad Pickett criticizes UFC for focusing on MMA – kickboxing & Muay Thai still overlooked.
Kickboxing, K-1 & Muay Thai
- Petch vs. Miguel Trindade at Glory 100 is seen as a fight for P4P supremacy.- Diego Paez wins at ONE Fight Night 32 – criticizes opponent: “He fights with too much ego.”
- Taiki Naito after win over Estupinan: “Takeru is overrated.”
- ONE Fight Night 32 (USA) features spectacular wins: Joasuayai KO in 52 seconds, strong performances by Aliff, Paez, Naito.
- ONE Fight Night 34 (June 12): Rungrawee vs. Assouik and Supergirl vs. Kirilova announced.
- Singdomthong warns opponent Ondash of a weak chin – fight is approaching.
- Additional fights: PTT vs. Abdelali, Anane vs. Liu at Friday Fights 114.
- ONE Fight Night 34 (August 1, USA): Kang Ji Won vs. Ryugo Takeuchi (MMA heavyweight).
- Tawanchai defends Muay Thai title at ONE 170 against Superbon via TKO – $50,000 bonus.
- Masaaki Noiri causes upset at ONE 172: KO win over Tawanchai in kickboxing.