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Oleksandr Usyk defeated Rico Verhoeven by an 11th-round KO at the Pyramids of Giza to retain the WBC heavyweight title; Verhoeven—an accomplished kickboxer making only his second pro boxing appearance—felt the stoppage was premature, while Usyk remained undefeated at 25-0.
The New Day were reportedly asked by TKO to restructure their deals, but they didn’t like the proposed terms, signaling friction in ongoing renegotiations amid TKO’s management of WWE assets.
Carlos Prates defeated Jack Della Maddalena by third-round TKO (3:17) in the UFC Perth main event, using sharp striking, knees and especially key calf kicks to wear Maddalena down before finishing with elbows and ground-and-pound for the stoppage.
Carlos Prates overwhelmed Jack Della Maddalena with a leg-kick-heavy attack and finished him by TKO at 3:17 of Round 3 at UFC Fight Night 275 in Perth; in the post-fight interview he called for the winner of Makhachev–Garry, aiming for a UFC welterweight title shot.
Today’s Rumor Roundup centers on WWE roster cuts and who has final say—Dave Meltzer says Paul Levesque is the key decision-maker, while Fightful Select points to Triple H, Nick Khan, and WWE talent relations as the primary drivers behind the cuts to make room for new talent. Additional items include SmackDown reportedly returning to two hours, backstage chaos around WrestleMania 42, a Cody Rhodes vs. CM Punk program forming after Pat McAfee’s exit, Ric Flair not being invited to Mania amid a Kaiser-related issue, and AEW filing trademarks for 'Royal Redemption' along with related filings.
Pat McAfee's latest WrestleMania promo deepens fan confusion and criticism of WWE's direction under TKO ownership, elevating his heel role in the Rhodes–Orton main event while promoting discount ticket sales; the piece argues this signals creative misalignment and desperation, with speculation about CM Punk’s potential Raw appearance and Backlash plans featuring McAfee and Orton against Rhodes and Jelly Roll.
Sebastian Fundora overwhelmed Keith Thurman and secured a stoppage victory, using his size and relentless pressure to overwhelm the veteran challenger.
Sean Strickland ended Anthony Hernandez’s win streak with a third‑round TKO in the UFC Fight Night 267 main event in Houston, marking his return from a yearlong layoff and putting him back into the middleweight title conversation as reactions roll in.
Sean Strickland returned from a year-long layoff and stopped Anthony Hernandez in the third round with a TKO, ending Hernandez’s eight-fight skid after a decisive knee to the body opened the finish and Strickland followed with clean punches on the feet.
Benoit Saint Denis earned a second‑round TKO of Dan Hooker at UFC 325 in Sydney, extending his win streak to four and moving into title-contention territory at 155 pounds.
Steve Garcia won his first UFC main event with a first-round TKO over David Onama and called out Max Holloway for a BMF title fight, continuing his winning streak and seeking higher competition.
TKO announced a $1 billion share repurchase program, including an $800 million accelerated buyback agreement with Morgan Stanley, boosting its stock price to record levels and reflecting confidence in its long-term value.
TKO plans to repurchase $1 billion of its own stock through an accelerated share repurchase agreement and open market purchases, funded by a $1 billion first lien term loan, reflecting confidence in its business and a commitment to shareholder value, alongside an increased quarterly dividend.
Molly McCann, a former UFC fighter, made her professional boxing debut in Belfast, winning by TKO in the sixth round after a bizarre incident where she was kicked in the body by her opponent. The fight showcased her impressive skills and footwork, and she was supported by her familial link to boxing star Katie Taylor.
Derrick Lewis, at 40, demonstrated his continued relevance in the heavyweight division with a controversial 35-second TKO victory over Tallison Teixeira at UFC on ESPN 70, extending his knockout record and earning reactions from the MMA community.