Prior Lake, Minnesota — Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson is ready to make his professional mixed martial arts debut at LFA 217, taking place at Mystic Lake Casino. The 25-year-old heavyweight will meet Braden Peterson, who holds a 1-0 record, in a matchup that has drawn considerable interest from fans and analysts alike. The fight will be streamed live on UFC Fight Pass. From Wrestling Mat to MMA Cage Steveson’s sports career has been nothing short of extraordinary. He won freestyle wrestling gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and earned two NCAA Division I Heavyweight championships during his collegiate career.…
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SHANGHAI, Sept 9 — Brian Ortega has admitted he passed out while cutting weight ahead of his clash with Aljamain Sterling at UFC Shanghai, spending time in hospital before ultimately going ahead with the fight. He later dropped a clear decision to the former champion. The matchup, which had been scheduled for the featherweight limit, was converted to a 153-pound catchweight after Ortega encountered severe difficulties making weight. The Californian said he collapsed following an intense workout and was unresponsive for around 30 minutes. “Next thing I knew, I was in the hospital with doctors trying to cool me down,”…
PARIS, Sept 6 — Nassourdine Imavov put himself in the middleweight title conversation on Saturday night, outpointing Caio Borralho across five rounds in the main event at Accor Arena before challenging champion Khamzat Chimaev. The French contender, 29, dictated the pace throughout the contest, landing cleaner strikes and managing distance effectively. Judges rewarded him with tallies of 50–45, 49–46 and 49–46, extending his run of four wins in his last five appearances. In his post-fight remarks, delivered via translator, Imavov declared his readiness for the belt. “I am next,” he told the crowd, which erupted in support of their hometown…
American democracy faces serious threats, and the US media manipulation crisis is part of the problem. Political leaders, including former President Donald Trump and his allies, are acting to control information and limit the public’s access to full truth. Beyond influencing elections, they are shaping the news environment to serve their interests. A recent example is the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. The files detail investigations into Epstein’s alleged child sex trafficking, but public access has been heavily restricted. In early February, Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed on Fox News that Epstein’s client list was on her desk. Yet,…
November Showdown in Atlanta Jake Paul is scheduled to meet undefeated WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis on November 14, 2025, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The event, which will be broadcast globally on Netflix, has drawn significant attention due to the fighters’ contrasting experience levels and physical sizes. Catchweight Raises Safety Questions The fight has been set at a 195-pound catchweight. Paul, normally a cruiserweight, must slim down to meet the limit, while Davis will move up considerably from his usual 135-pound lightweight division. The resulting weight difference—around 60 pounds—has sparked debate over the bout’s fairness and potential…
TKO Group Holdings, the company behind UFC and WWE, is rewarding investors with a sharply higher dividend after striking lucrative rights agreements. The board approved a 100% increase, setting the next distribution at 76 cents per share, scheduled for September 30. UFC and WWE Strike Billion-Dollar Partnerships Last month, UFC reached a $7.7 billion, seven-year broadcast arrangement with David Ellison’s Paramount, the studio’s first marquee move since its merger with Skydance. Around the same time, WWE signed a separate five-year accord with ESPN valued at $1.6 billion to showcase its top-tier live events. Stock Climbs on Dividend News Following…
Third-Round KO Shocks Fans Darren Till scored a dramatic third-round knockout over Luke Rockhold in his latest MisFits bout on Saturday, immediately calling out former super middleweight champion Carl Froch. Rockhold, making his professional boxing debut, struggled to fend off Till’s relentless assault in the corner. The fight ended when Till landed a powerful right hand that sent Rockhold crashing to the canvas with just two minutes left in the round. Till Issues Challenge to Froch Following his third MisFits victory, Till turned his attention to Froch. “Where’s Carl Froch, you little s—house?” Till shouted from the ring. “Come step…
London, August 30, 2025 — Andrew Tate, the divisive British-American influencer and ex-kickboxing champion, is not in talks to compete on a Misfits Boxing card, despite recent speculation, BBC Sport has confirmed. Rumors Disputed Reports had circulated suggesting Tate was close to agreeing terms for a bout with Misfits later this year, with some media outlets claiming an announcement could arrive at the upcoming Manchester event. The combat sports outlet Uncrowned even stated that discussions were at an “advanced stage.” Yet insiders connected to DAZN — the broadcaster of Misfits shows — insisted to BBC Sport that no negotiations are…
New York, November 15, 2025 — British welterweight Leon Edwards will step back into action at UFC 322, squaring off against Brazil’s Carlos Prates on a star-studded card that includes two world championship bouts. Edwards Seeking to Reignite Career The 34-year-old Edwards, a former titleholder at 170 lbs, is looking to halt a rough patch after dropping back-to-back fights. His last appearance in March ended in a decisive defeat to Sean Brady. Ranked fourth in the welterweight division, Edwards hopes a victory in New York will put him back in contention. Prates, ranked ninth, enters the bout in strong form.…
Perry Open to a Fight with McGregor Mike Perry believes a bare-knuckle bout against Conor McGregor could become reality if the circumstances align. Speaking ahead of his next fight, Perry said he sees a legitimate path to a matchup with the former UFC superstar, provided both fighters are fully committed. BKFC 82 and the Build-Up 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 noted that McGregor was not in…