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sports18 days ago

Naoya Inoue Dominates Picasso to Set Up Tokyo Showdown

Naoya 'The Monster' Inoue successfully defended his undisputed super-bantamweight title in Riyadh with a dominant points victory over Alan David Picasso Romero, extending his perfect record to 32 wins. The fight showcased Inoue's speed and skill, setting up a potential future bout with Junto Nakatani, who also won on the undercard. Despite his victory, Inoue expressed disappointment with his performance, and the event highlighted ongoing judging controversies in boxing.

via BBC|
#boxing#junto-nakatani#naoya-inoue
sports2 months ago

UFC Heavyweight Controversy: Aspinall's Eye Injury and Fight Fallout

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall's title defense against Ciryl Gane ended as a no contest after an accidental eye poke, requiring further medical tests on his eye back in the UK. Aspinall, who previously suffered a serious knee injury, was taken to hospital and did not attend the post-fight conference. UFC president Dana White indicated a potential rematch due to Gane's strong performance.

via BBC|
#ciryl-gane#eye-injury#sports
sports2 months ago

Tom Aspinall Eyes Next Big Fight After UFC 321 Victory

Tom Aspinall is set to defend his undisputed Heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321, with potential future opponents including Volkov and Almeida, depending on the outcome of the fight. Aspinall aims to solidify his position in the division by defeating top contenders, and if successful, he could face the winner of the upcoming matchups, continuing his pursuit of a long reign as champion.

via MMA Mania|
#aspinall#gane#heavyweight
sports2 months ago

UFC 321: Aspinall's Return and Heavyweight Showdown in Abu Dhabi

Tom Aspinall, now the undisputed heavyweight champion, faces significant pressure to defend his title successfully against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, with expectations for a dominant performance to solidify his reign amid a weak division. The event also features notable fights in women's strawweight and intriguing non-title matchups, highlighting a diverse UFC card.

via MMA Fighting|
#ciryl-gane#heavyweight-division#sports
sports3 months ago

Mikey Musumeci Secures Quick Submission to Defend UFC BJJ 3 Title

Mikey Musumeci successfully defended his UFC BJJ bantamweight title with a quick submission using his signature move, continuing his undefeated streak since 2021. The event featured notable matches including Carlos Henrique's decision win and a close contest between Jansen Gomes and Gustavo Batista. UFC BJJ 4 is scheduled for December in Las Vegas, with Andrew Tackett headlining.

via MMA Fighting|
#grappling#mikey-musumeci#sports
sports1 year ago

Ilia Topuria Eyes Lightweight Move, Vows to Keep Featherweight Title

Ilia Topuria, the UFC featherweight champion, has clarified that he does not intend to vacate his title despite considering a move to the lightweight division. This statement comes after speculation arose when Topuria hinted at a potential weight class change, prompting contenders like Diego Lopes to suggest fights for a possibly vacant title. Topuria emphasized that any decision to change divisions is his alone and has not been finalized with the UFC. He remains focused on defending his featherweight title, having recently defeated Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway.

via MMA Fighting|
#featherweight-division#ilia-topuria#lightweight-division