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Dana White’s Contender Series returned to Las Vegas with another night of explosive action. Since 2017, DWCS has launched many fighters into the UFC. Some went on to claim championships. The show acts as “the ultimate job interview.” Each week, five fighters compete over ten weeks to impress UFC President Dana White and secure a contract. Last year, 42 fighters earned UFC deals across ten events, slightly fewer than the 46 in 2023. Episode five of season nine saw five athletes seize the chance to step into the UFC spotlight. Carol Foro Impresses in Opening Fight Carol Foro kicked off…

Nikhat Zareen carried her aura of discipline, setbacks, and triumphs into the ring once again on Tuesday. The two-time world champion absorbed Yuma Nishinaka’s early aggression before dictating the fight with sharp counters and relentless pace. After three commanding rounds, judges handed Zareen a unanimous 5-0 verdict, securing her spot in the 51kg quarterfinals. Clash with Turkish Champion Looms The victory set up a quarterfinal against Turkey’s Buse Naz Cakiroglu, one of the division’s most decorated fighters. Cakiroglu, a two-time Olympic silver medallist and former world champion, poses a major challenge to Zareen’s third crown pursuit. Fans worldwide eagerly anticipate…

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…

During his UFC career, Khabib Nurmagomedov declined a major offer to fight boxing champion Floyd Mayweather.Khabib retired nearly five years ago after defeating Justin Gaethje and became a top coach for Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov.He continues to receive offers to return to combat sports but consistently turns them down.During his UFC career, Khabib was offered a fight against Mayweather but refused due to no wrestling allowed.Head coach Javier Mendez revealed Khabib considered the match but rejected it because it would be boxing only.Mayweather later fought Khabib’s rival Conor McGregor in 2017 in one of boxing’s biggest events.Khabib’s striking was…

France’s parliament voted Monday to remove the prime minister, heightening a political crisis and leaving President Emmanuel Macron with the task of appointing his fifth premier in under two years. Francois Bayrou, 74, took office only nine months ago. Following the vote, he must resign, forcing Macron to navigate limited options as financial markets show concern over France’s political and fiscal instability. Bayrou called the vote unexpectedly to gain parliamentary backing for his plan to reduce a rising deficit. France’s deficit is nearly double the European Union’s 3% ceiling, while the national debt has climbed to 114% of GDP. The…

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,…

The latest US employment data shows a continued slowdown in job growth, signaling possible interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this month. Analysts warn that while job numbers are weak, other economic indicators remain strong. David Rees, Head of Global Economics at Schroders, said the August employment figures highlight a slowdown that could affect the Fed’s upcoming decisions. Despite the weak job growth, he cautioned against immediate reactions. “The Fed will need to move carefully,” Rees said, noting that other labor market indicators remain solid. He added that upcoming changes to immigration policies could limit the supply of…

France is entering a political crisis as Prime Minister François Bayrou prepares to resign following a lost confidence vote. His departure marks the third French prime minister in just one year, raising concerns over government stability. President Emmanuel Macron announced he will appoint a new prime minister in the coming days. The new leader will face the immediate challenge of forming a government and negotiating a budget in a deeply divided parliament. On Monday night, roughly 11,000 people gathered at town halls across France to mark Bayrou’s exit. Protesters celebrated with “Bye bye Bayrou” farewell events, some using the gatherings…

Dana White and Zuffa Boxing officially enter boxing this week with the mega-fight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence Crawford. White gained fame in combat sports by helping grow the UFC. Over the past decade, he criticized boxing promotion and promised improvements. He now partners with Turki Alalshikh through Zuffa Boxing to introduce a new promotional model to the sport. White’s Rise in Combat Sports White managed fighters Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell before urging Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta to buy the UFC. After becoming UFC president in 2001, White turned the nearly-bankrupt organization into a $1.1 billion business by…

MMA analyst Chael Sonnen refuses to join the debate over Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena’s striking skills. Later this year at UFC 322, Maddalena will defend his welterweight crown against lightweight champion Makhachev. Many predict a clash between Maddalena’s sharp standup and Makhachev’s dominance on the ground. Analysts frame striking as the decisive factor. Sonnen thinks otherwise. He recently argued that the fight won’t be settled by striking exchanges. The myth of better standup Sonnen dismissed comparisons about who lands cleaner or harder on the feet. “With four-ounce gloves, who cares who’s better?” he said. “Would you rather hit…