All articles tagged with #rematch
Oleksandr Usyk outlasted kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven at Glory in Giza, finishing Verhoeven with a late stoppage that many viewed as controversial; Verhoeven plans an appeal and a rematch is being floated as promoters weigh next steps after a fight that delivered drama, a dramatic backdrop, and questions about judging.
Oleksandr Usyk retained his titles with an 11th‑round TKO over Rico Verhoeven in Cairo, a finish many observers viewed as controversial as Verhoeven appeared competitive. Usyk then invited fans to share their thoughts on X, sparking a widespread roast about the stoppage, while a minority defended the referee’s call. The backlash has fueled rematch talk and ongoing debate over the ending.
Two former political rivals head to a rematch in Alabama's governor's race, setting up a high-stakes contest as both camps pitch contrasting policies and mobilize supporters ahead of Election Day.
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway kicked off the promotion for their UFC 329 rematch in Las Vegas, with McGregor firing a bold social media taunt as he returns to action after five years, and Holloway signaling confidence in seeking revenge when they meet on July 11.
Nate Diaz said his Netflix return against Mike Perry exposed his MMA rust and that he wasn’t fighting at his best, as Perry’s heavy shots opened cuts and Diaz’s corner stopped the fight; Diaz hasn’t fought MMA since 2022 (beat Tony Ferguson) and MVP has hinted at a rematch being arranged.
Nate Diaz’s return fight against Mike Perry on MVP MMA’s Netflix card ended in a doctor stoppage after two brutal rounds with Diaz bloodied and his corner throwing in the towel; the veteran fighter rejected retirement, joking about being the ‘most violent’ opponent and leaving his gloves in the cage, while MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian said a Diaz–Perry rematch is being discussed.
The 2026 NFL season will kick off with a Super Bowl LX rematch as the New England Patriots visit the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Sept. 9, 2026, with an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff to celebrate Seattle’s championship; the game is one of nine Patriots road games, which includes a Germany trip to face the Lions in the NFL International Series, and the full schedule will be released May 14.
Khamzat Chimaev says the feud with Sean Strickland ended on good terms after UFC 328, where Chimaev suffered his first pro loss. The two exchanged smiles, Chimaev even placed Strickland’s belt on him, and Strickland issued an apology. Chimaev now wants a rematch with Strickland as his only fight, though it remains uncertain if it can be arranged amid Strickland’s other potential contenders.
Khamzat Chimaev lost a split decision to Sean Strickland at UFC 328, and his team claims a brutal 185-pound weight cut left him sluggish, with brother Artur saying his body shut down during the process. He allegedly dropped from about 231 pounds and only regained roughly 11–13 pounds by fight time. Talks of a move to light heavyweight circulated, but Chimaev posted a return and his camp says they’ve requested a rematch with Strickland, eyeing an Abu Dhabi event in October.
Khamzat Chimaev, who struggled to make the 185 lb limit at UFC 328 and had hinted a move to light‑heavyweight, pivoted to targeting Sean Strickland for a rematch, posting cryptic messages like “see you soon again” and “Let me know when you are ready.”
Khamzat Chimaev suffered his first pro loss, a razor-thin split decision to Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 main event in Newark. His immediate responses were measured—Instagram captioned “Alhamdulilah” and a Twitter message to Strickland saying “see you soon again”—as Dana White revealed Chimaev plans to move up to Light Heavyweight, opening the door to potential big fights (including a Costa matchup) while noting Chimaev’s Middleweight run remains historic and influential.
Max Holloway says he’s training for a potential rematch with Conor McGregor amid talk they could headline UFC International Fight Week, with speculation the bout could headline UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 11. He’s chasing revenge for past losses and a big return for his career, while McGregor has recently surfaced with a boxing exhibition.
Crimson Desert's 1.05 patch lands across PC, Mac, and consoles, adding Rematch and Re-blockade systems to restore end-game challenge, with memory fragments to re-fight bosses and adjustable fort-blockades across 23 forts; also introduces new legendary pets (Iron Eagle, Hyacinth Macaw) and a Mountain God Boar, plus loot, UI, and stability tweaks as Pearl Abyss continues to refine the game following strong sales.
Patch 1.05 for Crimson Desert adds Rematch and Re-blockade, letting players revisit up to 69 defeated bosses on higher difficulty, while toggling war across Pywel’s factions (13 factions across 23 forts/quarries); no loot rewards, but consumables aren’t lost; plus bug fixes, improved gold-bar interactions, and the ability to keep Iron Eagle and Hyacinth Macaw as pets, with UI tweaks and promises of further world refinement.
Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira meet in a long-awaited rematch to headline UFC 326 in Las Vegas, with the BMF belt on the line. The card also features Caio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder in the co-main and Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Rob Font, with ESPN providing live results and analysis.