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Gregory Rodrigues demanded a middleweight title shot against champion Dricus Du Plessis following his unanimous decision victory over Anthony Hernandez at UFC Fight Night 285 in Sacramento. The win extends Rodrigues' current winning streak to four consecutive fights.
Former two-weight world champion Zolani Tete was killed Friday evening in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, after being ambushed by two masked gunmen. The South African Department of Sport confirmed his death, while a 27-year-old woman in the vehicle was hospitalized.
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski may retire following his bout against undefeated challenger Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 if the fight causes significant damage. The 38-year-old Australian, who has lost only to Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria, faces Evloev on October 24 in Abu Dhabi.
Tyson Fury announced on social media that his scheduled bout with Anthony Joshua is off. Fury blamed promoter Eddie Hearn for being money-thirsty and seeking more funds from Saudi investor Turki Alalshikh. Fury stated he would consider fighting a different opponent in November instead.
Tyson Fury publicly labeled Anthony Joshua a coward, signaling the end of their highly anticipated super-fight. Fury blamed promoter Eddie Hearn for the deal's collapse due to financial disputes and venue disagreements between the UK and Saudi Arabia.
Amanda Serrano retained her WBA and WBO featherweight belts via majority decision against Lucrecia Manzur in Temecula, California. The bout attracted over 3.4 million viewers on TikTok, marking the first world title fight streamed live on the platform. Serrano praised Manzur as a tough opponent, while analysts noted the victory brings her closer to 50 career wins.
Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed the Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua boxing match has been contractually signed and will proceed. Hearn stated that neither fighter can unilaterally withdraw from the agreement despite previous doubts from Fury.
Cris Cyborg defended her women's featherweight title against Ketlen Vieira at the PFL Tampa event on Saturday. The victory marked the final time Cyborg competed as a professional MMA fighter, concluding her career with a championship win.
The article outlines the logistics and lineup for Adin Ross' Brand Risk 15 boxing event in Miami, highlighting its free streaming model across multiple platforms. It details key matchups, including Austin McBroom versus FaZe Temperrr, and notes the return of internet personalities to the ring.
MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom argues that the UFC is prioritizing marketing over competitive integrity by featuring former NFL player Anthony Wint in a mismatched debut against Terrance Chatman. The commentary contends this reflects a broader organizational trend of promoting athletic potential rather than ensuring balanced matchups for new fighters.