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27+ min ago (169+ words) The 40-year-old's brutal KO loss went viral BOXER Huseyin Cinkara has been hospitalised with a brain bleed and a broken neck after brutally being knocked out by Jai Opetaia. The 40-year-old challenged the Aussie for the unified cruiserweight titles Down Under on Saturday. But his bid to get his hands on the prestigious titles was ended by a hellacious overhand left from Opetaia in the eighth round of their Gold Coast clash. Cinkara collapsed in heap after eating the shot but got back to his feet after being tended to by medical staff. But he was immediately transported to the hospital to undergo further tests, which revealed he had a bleed on his brain and a fracture in his neck. Kevin Sinfield back to normal life after royal acclaim for latest challenge Mo Salah's staggering earnings since signing new Liverpool…...

28+ min ago (1187+ words) UFC 323 capped off 2025 in spectacular fashion, turning out to be one of the year's absolute standout cards with a day full of thrilling and unpredictable moments at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Petr Yan exacted revenge on Merab Dvalishvili with a dominant unanimous decision to reclaim the bantamweight title, while Joshua Van claimed the flyweight strap when an injury forced Alexandre Pantoja out just seconds into their bout. The prelims were nothing short of explosive, delivering a string of vicious knockouts, capped by a late Fight of the Year contender between Iwo Baraniewski and Ibo Aslan. Tszyu vs Velazquez | Wednesday 17 Dec from 7pm AEDT | Tim Tszyu looks for redemption as "The Phoenix" takes on undefeated American Velazquez in an attempt to reignite his career. | Order Now with Main Event on Kayo Sports. The main card kicked off with an extremely rare…...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago (187+ words) Broome's biggest night of boxing, the Red Dirt Rumble, returned after a three-year hiatus with hundreds turning out to watch fighters from across the Kimberley and the State battle it out at the Broome Civic Centre on December 6. The extensive fight card featuring 12 bouts showcased spectacular skills, ranging from sub school exhibition bouts to highly anticipated championship belt fights across the junior, youth, senior, masters and elite divisions. The bout between Riad Zekri from Broome Boxing Club and Pilot Giday from Instinct BC was the highlight of the night. Zekri won the hard-hitting bout over three, three-minute rounds. The atmosphere was electric, with the crowd enthusiastically supporting every punch and knockdown, truly celebrating the return of competitive boxing to the Kimberley. For many of the competitors, this was a hard-earned opportunity to prove their mettle and raise the profile of…...

1+ hour, 49+ min ago (557+ words) During its stint at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational, the No.15 Michigan wrestling team fought hard from top to bottom to clinch second place out of 30 teams. In this sweeping display of talent, one wrestler took charge and captured second place individually, the highest of anyone on the team. Redshirt freshman Brock Mantanona came out ready to battle as the sixth seed in the 184-pound bracket. The preparation for this tournament has been building since his showing on the very same mats a year ago. Then, Mantanona placed seventh during his true freshman season " a podium finish, yet a far cry from what he knew he was capable of. Mantanona spent the offseason training for his first real year. Wrestling at 165 pounds last year, he jumped up the classes to weigh in a whole two classes heavier at the…...

2+ hour, 3+ min ago (1352+ words) Steer wrestler Will Lummus picked up a go-round win on the fourth night of the National Finals Rodeo on Sunday after not recording times in two of his first three runs. Steer wrestler Will Lummus didn't have the best start to this year's National Finals Rodeo. Lummus arrived in Las Vegas leading the world standings in a tight steer wrestling field but failed to record times in two of the first three go-rounds. The 33-year-old from Byhalia, Mississippi, picked the perfect time to get his first go-round win at the NFR. Lummus posted a time of 4.0 seconds to share Sunday night's steer wrestling win with Tucker Allen, of Ventura, California, on the fourth night of competition at the Thomas & Mack Center. "It felt good," Lummus said. "I didn't love the steer that I had drawn, but I knew I could…...

2+ hour, 37+ min ago (629+ words) WBA Regular Champion Kubrat Pulev takes on Murat Gassiev for December 12. Here is a preview of the upcoming fight. Pulev was ordered to face Moses Itauma, only for Pulev's team to submit a special permit request to the WBA who allowed him to face Gassiev. However, Itauma is expected to face the winner, meaning Pulev has the pressure to perform. Pulev has won his last three on the spin, beating Andrzej Wawrzyk, Ihor Shevadzutskyi and Mahmoud Charr, respectively. Pulev's last loss was a split decision to Derek Chisora in 2022. Gassiev is the ex-unified cruiserweight world champion, having won six of his last seven bouts at heavyweight. His only defeat in the division was against Otto Wallin." "At IBA.Pro 13 in Dubai, things are going to get truly intense. I am confident that the whole world will be watching the Gassiev…...

3+ hour, 1+ min ago (566+ words) WBC Cruiserweight Champion Badou Jack rematches Noel Mikaelian on December 13, as we preview this upcoming fight." The fight takes place from the Ace Mission Studio in Los Angeles, as part of a $29.99 PPV with a twist. The card is billed as the "Championing Mental Health presents CMH 2: Rematch Season," meaning that $1 from every PPPV purchased will go toward the following: "Championing Mental Health, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization." Jack secured the belt after beating Junior Makabu in a 12th-round TKO in 2023. The rematch took place in May, which ended in a controversial majority decision. The WBC ordered an immediate rematch due to result, as the pair will now look to settle the rivalry once and for all." "To me, I am levels above this guy. He is making excuses, saying he had three-and-a-half weeks, but I had four-and-a-half weeks, so what…...

3+ hour, 16+ min ago (576+ words) Dec 7, 2025 | 11:58 PM EST UFC 322 was meant to be a simple showcase for Khamzat Chimaev's undefeated teammate, Baisangur Susurkaev, a breakout contender with a walk-off knockout and a growing reputation for doing things the hard way. However, the debate after Madison Square Garden did not center on the punch that ended the fight or even the ankle injury he battled through. Instead, it took an unexpected turn, sparked by a short clip filmed far away from the bright lights of the Octagon. What makes it unusual is that it didn't come from Dana White, a manager, or even an MMA outlet. It came from someone absolutely outside of the fight game, whose involvement immediately sparked talks about the UFC CEO and the fighter pay issue that keeps following him around. When Neon entered Susurkaev's academy and transferred him $25,000, the room erupted....

3+ hour, 43+ min ago (90+ words) Darren Barker joins Buncey to look back at a dramatic night of boxing in Monte Carlo ... Darren Barker joins Buncey to look back at a dramatic night of boxing in Monte Carlo See all episodes from 5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce Discussion, analysis and the latest news from the world of boxing. Darren Barker joins Buncey to look back at a dramatic night of boxing in Monte Carlo See all episodes from 5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce Discussion, analysis and the latest news from the world of boxing....

4+ hour, 10+ min ago (610+ words) Dec 7, 2025 | 11:04 PM EST In a week when the UFC White House event was already making headlines, it wasn't a fight announcement or a staredown that changed the conversation'it was Dana White himself. The UFC CEO sat down for a friendly conversation on the Sundae Convo podcast, but when Conor McGregor's name came up, the energy shifted. He didn't hype a return date or tease a matchup. He didn't discuss PPVs or promotion. Instead, Dana White zoomed out'far out'and portrayed Conor McGregor not just as a fighter coming back, but as an empire. The type of figure the UFC builds eras around. When asked about 'The Notorious,' Dana White responded, "He's making money and has created a ton of successful businesses" he's done well for himself." Then followed the statement that echoed through every headline cycle: "He's one of one, man....