All articles tagged with #unanimous decision
Dricus du Plessis defeated UFC middleweight champion Kamaru Usman by unanimous decision in the UFC Fight Night main event in Oklahoma City (50-45, 49-46, 49-46), signaling a return to title contention and setting up a potential rematch with Sean Strickland, whom he has beaten twice. Usman said he isn’t quitting and hinted at future bouts in either the 170- or 185-pound divisions.
Dmitry Bivol defeated Michael Eifert by unanimous decision (120-107 on all cards) to retain the IBF and WBA light heavyweight titles in Yekaterinburg. The WBO belt wasn’t on the line, and Eifert’s status as the IBF mandatory challenger was confirmed as Bivol extended his record to 25-1, with Eifert at 13-2. The event marked Bivol’s first fight in Russia since 2021 and his return after 15 months, with the undercard featuring clear wins by Shekhov, Tukov, and Zon on DAZN.
Naoya Inoue outboxed Junto Nakatani to a unanimous decision win in their Tokyo Dome showdown, earning 116-112, 115-113, 116-112 from the judges as DAZN aired the main event and video highlights circulated.
Louie Sutherland defeated Tai Tuivasa by unanimous decision (30-26 on all cards) at UFC Perth, leveraging multiple takedowns and dominant ground control while Tuivasa spent much of the bout on his back; Tuivasa was docked a point for a late foul, and the loss extends his seven-fight skid, casting doubt on his UFC future.
Tyson Fury defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov by unanimous decision (120-108, 120-108, 119-109) in a main event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, using a long jab and veteran movement to control the bout and cruise to a clear win on the scorecards.
Jai Opetaia defeated Brandon Glanton by unanimous decision on a Zuffa Boxing card in Las Vegas, improving to 30-0 (23 KO) and becoming the first Zuffa Boxing world champion, though he was stripped of the IBF title amid a sanctioning-body dispute. The scores were 119-106 on all cards, with Opetaia docked a point for holding in the 11th. Glanton dropped to 21-4 and fought hard, even as he was penalized for holding and a low blow. Opetaia also holds the Ring Magazine cruiserweight title and voiced interest in unifying the division, potentially facing the Ramirez-Benavidez winner.
Bo Nickal maintained his undefeated record with a unanimous decision victory over Paul Craig at UFC 309, despite boos from the crowd for the lack of action. Nickal, a former NCAA wrestling champion, focused on striking rather than takedowns, landing cleaner shots and securing a 30-27 score from all judges. The fight marked Nickal's first time going the distance in his professional MMA career, while Craig's future in the UFC is uncertain after his fifth loss in six fights.
Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson in an eight-round unanimous decision in a boxing match that failed to live up to the hype, leaving many of the 72,000 fans in attendance disappointed. The fight, held at the Dallas Cowboys' stadium, was Tyson's first sanctioned bout in nearly 20 years. Despite the pre-fight tension, the match lacked significant action, with Paul being more aggressive but inefficient, and Tyson mostly defensive. The event set a Texas record for combat sports revenue, but faced streaming issues on Netflix.
Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in an eight-round heavyweight boxing match at AT&T Stadium. The fight, featuring 2-minute rounds and 14-ounce gloves, saw Paul dominate the later rounds, earning scores of 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73 from the judges. The match was initially scheduled for July but postponed due to Tyson's health issues. This victory marks Paul's continued success in boxing, with his record now at 11-1.
Teofimo Lopez narrowly defended his WBO junior welterweight title with a controversial unanimous decision win over Jamaine Ortiz in a lackluster bout in Las Vegas. Despite struggling to land punches and adjust to Ortiz's movement, Lopez retained his title, though Ortiz felt he had won the fight. Lopez's victory keeps him at 20-1 overall, while Ortiz drops to 17-2-1.
Teofimo Lopez narrowly defends his WBO junior welterweight title with a controversial unanimous decision win over Jamaine Ortiz in a lackluster bout in Las Vegas. Despite struggling to land punches and adjust to Ortiz's movement, Lopez retained his belt with judges scoring the fight 115-113 on two cards and an inexplicable 117-111 on the third. Ortiz expressed frustration with the decision, while Lopez criticized his opponent's lack of aggression.
Joshua Buatsi won a unanimous decision against Dan Azeez in a WBA light heavyweight title final eliminator, becoming the new British and Commonwealth light heavyweight champion and the mandatory challenger for Dmitry Bivol’s WBA title. Buatsi dominated the fight, dropping Azeez twice and showcasing his superior hand speed and accuracy throughout the match.
Conor Benn went the distance in a tougher-than-expected 12-round fight against Peter Dobson, winning by unanimous decision. Despite predicting a first-round knockout, Benn admitted to being disappointed with his performance, while Dobson demonstrated resilience and competitiveness. The fight showcased Benn's ability to go the distance and Dobson's ability to withstand Benn's power, ultimately resulting in a comfortable victory for Benn.
Devin Haney defeats Regis Prograis via unanimous decision in their main event showdown, with the judges scoring the fight 120-107 in favor of Haney. Haney showcased his skills and control throughout the match, landing clean shots and evading Prograis' attacks. The fight took place at the Chase Center in San Francisco and was aired live on pay-per-view.
Alexandria lawmakers have unanimously voted to eliminate single-family-only zoning, allowing for more diverse housing options in the city. The decision aims to address housing affordability and promote inclusivity by allowing for the construction of duplexes, townhouses, and other types of housing in areas previously restricted to single-family homes.