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sports13 days ago•0 min saved

Silva Rejects Shevchenko's 'Keep It Warm' Remark, Vows Frequent Title Defenses

Natalia Silva has responded to Valentina Shevchenko’s post-fight comments by asserting that the flyweight belt is no longer the former champion’s property. After winning the vacant title at UFC 332, Silva emphasized her intention to fight frequently rather than wait for Shevchenko’s return, citing her youth and injury-free record as reasons to capitalize on her momentum. While Shevchenko claimed the belt was still hers, Silva rejected this narrative, stating she earned the title through recent victories over top contenders. The Brazilian champion indicated she is open to facing Shevchenko eventually but prioritizes defending against other high-ranked fighters like Alexa Grasso or Erin Blanchfield in the first half of 2027. Silva also expressed a desire to hold a title defense in Brazil, a venue where she has never previously competed in the UFC.

via MMA Fighting|

#natalia-silva #sports #title-defense

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

Fatu hints at upset in Reigns’ Backlash title defense

Jacob Fatu pushed back at fans who think Roman Reigns will retain in the first title defense after WrestleMania, calling that belief nonsense and signaling he’s ready to challenge at WWE Backlash 2026; he argues his presence and booking history prove he’s not underestimating himself and suggests an upset could be on the table in a highly anticipated bout.

via NoDQ.com|

#backlash-2026 #jacob-fatu #roman-reigns

sports9 months ago•3 min saved

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

sports10 months ago•2 min saved

Caroline Dubois Dominates U.S. Debut to Retain WBC Lightweight Title

Caroline Dubois made a successful U.S. debut with a dominant unanimous decision win to defend her WBC lightweight title, showcasing her skills in Miami, while Cherneka Johnson also defended her bantamweight title in a brutal, bloodied fight.

via ESPN|

#boxing #caroline-dubois #miami

entertainment11 months ago•1 min saved

Cody Rhodes Retains WWE Title Amidst Main Event Controversy

Cody Rhodes successfully defended his WWE title at Saturday Night’s Main Event, but the match's ending and booking have sparked significant fan backlash on YouTube and social media, with many fans expressing frustration over the direction of his title reign and the booking of Drew McIntyre.

via Ringside News|

#cody-rhodes #entertainment #fan-reaction

sports11 months ago•1 min saved

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

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

October 24 WWE SmackDown Highlights and Results

WWE has announced that United States Champion Ilja Dragunov will defend his title in an open challenge on tonight's SmackDown, adding excitement to the show with potential new matchups, as Dragunov aims to continue the tradition of open challenges.

via Ringside News|

#ilja-dragunov #open-challenge #smackdown

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Aspinall Prepares for Gane Bout Amidst Noise and Uncertainty

Tom Aspinall defends his UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, with Aspinall aiming to build his legacy and Gane seeking redemption in his third title shot. The event also features a rematch for the vacant UFC strawweight title between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern, along with other fights on a 13-fight card.

via Al Jazeera|

#abu-dhabi #aspinall #gane

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

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

sports1 year ago•10 min saved

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

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Merab Dvalishvili Reacts Shockingly to UFC 323 Fight Announcement

Merab Dvalishvili was surprised to learn he would headline UFC 323 during a live interview, just 63 days after his recent dominant win, and plans to fight again in March, aiming to defend his title multiple times in a year.

via Bloody Elbow|

#merab-dvalishvili #petr-yan #quick-turnaround

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

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•5 min saved

Tom Aspinall Prefers Focused Fight Plans Over Jon Jones Matchups

Tom Aspinall, now UFC undisputed heavyweight champion after Jon Jones' retirement, focuses on defending his title against Ciryl Gane, dismisses the idea of a Jones fight or White House event, and emphasizes thriving under pressure to deliver his best performances.

via Yahoo Sports|

#ciryl-gane #heavyweight #sports

sports1 year ago•5 min saved

Du Plessis Urges UFC Fight Against Chimaev, Despite Challenges

Dricus du Plessis, UFC middleweight champion, is set to defend his title against undefeated Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 in Chicago, expressing a strong desire to fight in enemy territory and aiming to shock the world with his performance, inspired by Michael Jordan's mindset and driven to become a legend in MMA.

via Yahoo Sports|

#dricus-du-plessis #fighter-mindset #khamzat-chimaev

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

Shakur Stevenson Triumphs Over William Zepeda

Shakur Stevenson defended his WBC lightweight title with a unanimous decision victory over William Zepeda in New York, showcasing resilience, precise counterpunching, and effective defense despite taking significant punches from Zepeda, and emphasizing his fighting spirit and skill.

via BoxingScene.com|

#boxing #new-york #shakur-stevenson