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Drake bets $200,000 on Jake Paul to beat Anthony Joshua - with incredible pay-out - and risks lumbering him with infamous 'curse'

20/12/25 03:12

Jake Paul doesn't need much help to make himself the unfancied option in his Netflix mega-fight against Anthony Joshua - but Drake might have just delivered. The Toronto rapped has lost a series of high-profile bets over the years and appears to have tempted fate for Paul with his selection for Friday's fight. Posting his $200,000 (£149,500) wager on an unlikely Paul victory - dubbed a potential 'biggest upset in sports' history' - Drake wrote: 'Jakeyyyyy boy. Lock in.'...read

Aussie TV star suffers every newsreader's worst nightmare - so can you see what went wrong?
18/11/25 02:39
Vision of the incident left the sports anchor's followers singing her praises when she posted it to social media.
UFC legend Michael Bisping on what Conor McGregor will do next, the future stars ready to tear up the sport and which fighters need to 'put up or shut up'
22/03/25 02:00
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY WILL GRIFFEE: Is the UFC in a state of flux? Are there fewer superstars than five years ago? Does a Conor McGregor-shaped void still hover over MMA's behemoth organisation?
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Meet the 29-year-old crypto billionaire owner of an F1 team: Australia-based geek is friends with UFC star Israel Adesanya and has already made his mark in the Premier League
17/03/25 09:51
Stake.com, which boasts endorsement partnerships with the likes of Drake and Israel Adesanya, while the hugely successful businessman also launched streaming platform Kick.com in 2022.
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UFC great Israel Adesanya's bizarre move comes back to haunt him in stunning knockout loss
02/02/25 05:08
The former middleweight champion of the world fell to his third straight defeat in Saudi Arabia, with fans and experts questioning his future in the sport - and the very strange decision he made in round two.
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UFC stars Israel Adesanya and Dan Hooker lash out in fury at world-famous footy team over their mate's death in shocking attack
28/10/24 03:13
The stars blew up after a man who was allegedly involved in an attack that led to the death of MMA fighter Fau Vake was granted a discharge without conviction by a New Zealand Court.
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UFC superstar Israel Adesanya appears to SPIT at driver in apparent road rage incident
05/09/24 13:05
The Last Stylebender missed out on the chance of reclaiming his middleweight world title and cast doubt over his future in the Octagon following the fight, which he lost by submission.
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Israel Adesanya drops strong hint he was INJURED for his defeat by Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305, after great rival Alex Pereira spotted one thing he stopped doing mid-fight
26/08/24 09:57
Alex Pereira, who has had a lengthy rivalry with Adesanya, spotted that the 35-year-old stopped doing something during the fight.
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Israel Adesanya's loss to Dricus Du Plessis could leave the UFC with a glaring issue... but there are three fighters who may provide the solution for Dana White and Co
20/08/24 19:00
The moment Dricus Du Plessis took Israel Adesanya's back late in the fourth round of their UFC 305 encounter, the bout was as good as done.
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UFC star Dricus du Plessis necks a pint of beer in seconds during wild celebrations - just days after the middleweight champion defended his title against Israel Adesanya
19/08/24 16:10
After flexing his accomplishment to the camera the South African is then handed another drink and a cigar as the celebrations continued.
Dricus Du Plessis delivers BRUTAL 17-word statement after beating long-time rival Israel Adesanya at UFC 305
18/08/24 12:09
The South African won via submission in the fourth round after choking out his opponent in Saturday's headline fight. Adesanya had started the fight as a marginal favourite.
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UFC 305: Dricus du Plessis beats Israel Adesanya by submission after making ex-champ cry with remark about his family
18/08/24 05:32
The two African-born fighters had spent years throwing verbal barbs at each other - but when it came time to put up or shut up, Du Plessis recorded a clear-cut victory.
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UFC 305 in Perth: When and how to watch the Australians in action before clash of the African titans Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya
17/08/24 06:20
Australia has long been a breeding ground for top-tier MMA talent, and UFC 305 will see several Aussies looking to make their mark on the global stage
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Israel Adesanya breaks down in tears after Dricus du Plessis' remarks about his family during UFC 305 press conference... as former champion storms off the stage ahead of title bout
16/08/24 12:59
The Nigerian-born New Zealander will be making his return to the octagon this weekend in his effort to reclaim the UFC middleweight title, currently held by Dricus du Plessis.
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Raygun: Israel Adesanya reveals why he will NOT mock Olympic Games viral sensation ahead of UFC 305
13/08/24 12:43
Gunn, better known by her stage name Raygun, became an overnight internet sensation at the Olympic Games after her breakdancing routine went disastrously wrong in Paris.
UFC 305: Date, UK start time, how to watch and undercard as Israel Adesanya makes his hotly anticipated return to fight Dricus Du Plessis and reclaim the middleweight title
12/08/24 15:41
Here is everything you need to know about UFC 305 including venue, UK start time, how to follow and full fight card as Dricus Du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya headline with middleweight title clash.
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MasterChef Australia fans are left baffled by ex-judge Melissa Leong's unexpected new hosting gig: 'So weird'
30/07/24 22:37
The food critic, 42, was dropped from the Channel Ten show last year, leaving fans devastated, and has since moved on to a string of other presenting jobs.
Today show host Karl Stefanovic cowers in fear as guest threatens him live on air: 'Scary'
04/07/24 02:13
He is the popular TV host known for his confidence.
Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis have to be separated after 'longest faceoff in UFC history'
03/07/24 06:15
Tensions threatened to boil over during the first staredown between Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis ahead of their eagerly awaited middleweight championship bout.
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Israel Adesanya makes prediction for UFC 303 showdown between his old nemesis Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka
27/06/24 07:43
Israel Adesanya has made his prediction for UFC 303's headliner between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka. He does not believe the fight will go to the scorecards on Saturday night.
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Israel Adesanya to headline Perth UFC event after infamously calling Aussie MMA fans 'racist'
18/06/24 06:02
Perth 's UFC 305 main event has been confirmed with Israel Adesanya set to challenge middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis
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Israel Adesanya confirms UFC return date... but did Dana White accidentally give the big secret away?
17/06/24 11:00
His return to the Octagon has long been mooted, with Adesanya strongly linked with the headline slot on UFC 300, but du Plessis was unable to commit to the date.
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Drake loses $565,000 after betting on Tyson Fury to beat Oleksandr Usyk as rapper's gambling 'curse' strikes again
19/05/24 01:05
It was bad news for Drake, who earlier on Saturday took to Instagram to show he had gambled $565,000 on Fury to prevail. If Fury had won, Drake would have collected just over $1million.
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Devin Haney's shock loss to Ryan Garcia sees Israel Adesanya lose BIG bet
21/04/24 09:14
Adesanya publicly backed reigning champion Haney prior to the mega-fight in Brooklyn, showing off his betting slip to his 1.8million followers on Twitter - now known as X.
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Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya calls Aussie MMA fans 'racist' for supporting Sean Strickland during title bout in Sydney
14/04/24 02:25
Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya has launched a stunning attack on Australian MMA fans who supported American Sean Strickland in their title bout at UFC 293, describing them as 'racist'.
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Israel Adesanya is backing Jamahal Hill to KO his old nemesis Alex Pereira before fourth round, but Alexander Volkanovski tips champion to defend belt... as fighters predict UFC 300 main event
13/04/24 09:33
On paper, the UFC 300 headliner should provide the kind of fireworks befitting the tricentenary card in Las Vegas this Saturday night. So how are the fellow fighters seeing it?
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Israel Adesanya predicts Jamahal Hill will knock out his rival and light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira in the UFC 300 main event: 'It's gonna be in the first two and a half rounds'
10/04/24 18:09
At the top of the bill, Hill will fight for the title he vacated in 2023 against Alex Pereira, who claimed middleweight kingship months later.
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UFC 300 is the most stacked event EVER... Outside top three fights, FIVE ex-champions are in action and rising star Bo Nickal has his biggest stage yet, while Jim Miller will claim historic hat-trick
09/04/24 20:29
UFC 300 is a major milestone in MMA history and the card has been stacked to the brim with quality. The appetisers are arguably just as tasty as the main course.
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Inside Mark Zuckerberg's unconventional billionaire life
27/02/24 19:30
Mark Zuckerberg lives a life that is far from ordinary - not just because of his extreme wealth, but also because of his eclectic taste in activities.
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Israel Adesanya 'was stepping up to headline UFC 300', reveals Dan Hooker as he calls on Dana White to explain why deal fell through
27/02/24 11:23
Israel Adesanya was in line to headline the historic UFC 300 card on April 17, revealed Dan Hooker. Alex Pereira vs Jamahal Hill has been announced by Dana White as the main event.
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Their football teams are being kept off the top and their UFC stars lost out on titles... but Patrick Mahomes has won the Super Bowl! Logan Paul and KSI have invested BIG in sport, but have PRIME's athletes delivered?
13/02/24 22:00
Pioneered by YouTubers-turned-boxers KSI and Logan Paul , the hydration drink has become available to buy across the world as the brand continues to grow at an astronomical rate.
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Dricus du Plessis distances himself from UFC 300 headliner against Israel Adesanya and claims it is 'just a number' and 'not as massive as UFC Africa'
08/02/24 10:04
Dricus du Plessis has played down the chances of a UFC 300 headliner against Israel Adesanya. The South African overcame Sean Strickland to win the middleweight title.
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Israel Adesanya hints that he will return at UFC 300 with a middleweight title grudge match against Dricus Du Plessis a potential headliner for the landmark event
01/02/24 17:15
While a number of fights featuring the likes of Max Holloway, Dustin Poirier and Charles Oliveira have been added to the event, UFC 300 is still without a headline bout.
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Who will Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland fight next? New UFC champion could tempt Israel Adesanya out of self-imposed exile, while an undefeated star is also lurking in the wings
22/01/24 20:00
The UFC's middleweight division has had three different champions in the last five months. Dricus du Plessis is the latest to hold the hot potato of the 185-pound belt.
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Dricus du Plessis admits UFC 300 showdown with Israel Adesanya 'sounds amazing' and responds to Khamzat Chimaev calling him out after winning middleweight title
22/01/24 10:06
Dricus du Plessis has talked up the idea of a huge showdown with Israel Adesanya at UFC 300 in April. The South African became the first man from his country to win a UFC title.
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UFC fans label the last seconds of Sean Strickland vs Dricus Du Plessis as some of 'the most exciting ever' as South African dethrones controversial American at UFC 297
21/01/24 10:21
UFC fans were left giving a standing ovation as Saturday's middleweight title bout between Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland came to an end,
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Sean Strickland vs Dricus du Plessis - UFC 297: South African makes history as he WINS middleweight title in Toronto after razor thin split decision
21/01/24 01:00
Recap Mail Sport's live blog to see how all the action unfolded at UFC 297.
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What time is Sean Strickland vs Dricus du Plessis on tonight and how can you watch UFC 297? Everything you need to know as the two middleweight stars go head-to-head in the first pay-per-view of 2024
20/01/24 10:14
The 32-year-old shocked the world and pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the history of the sport when he dethroned Israel Adesanya in his last fight at UFC 293 .
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Sean Strickland shows RIPPED new physique ahead of UFC 297 title defence against Dricus Du Plessis... hours before launching X-rated homophobic, anti-trans and sexist rant
19/01/24 13:16
Strickland, who shocked the MMA world in beating Israel Adesanya in September to win the UFC Middleweight Championship, will put his championship on the line against Dricus Du Plessis.
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Khamzat Chimaev drops major cryptic hint that he will fight at UFC 300 after Dana White's recent huge announcement... as the undefeated star believes he could beat heavyweight champion Jon Jones
18/01/24 12:44
The undefeated star defeated the former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision at UFC 294 last year and has not fought since.
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Sean Strickland slams Colby Covington's 'cringeworthy' persona that his rival 'created when he's not trying to fall on Trump's d***'... and reveals bizarre place he keeps his UFC belt
16/01/24 21:06
'You wanna base your character on like authenticity. And then you have somebody like Colby who is like a fictional persona that he created when he's not trying to fall on Trump's d***.'
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When is Sean Strickland vs Dricus du Plessis and how can you watch UFC 297? Everything you need to know as the two middleweight stars go head-to-head in the first pay-per-view of 2024
15/01/24 10:02
The 32-year-old shocked the world and pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the history of the sport when he dethroned Israel Adesanya in his last fight at UFC 293.
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Israel Adesanya responds to rumours that he could make a sensational return at UFC 300... as the former middleweight champion ponders a comeback after shock defeat to Sean Strickland
12/01/24 17:30
Adesanya, 34, announced a hiatus from fighting following his defeat by Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in Sydney.
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Israel Adesanya's lawyer drops MAJOR hint former champion will attend UFC 297 to watch bitter rivals Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis fight for his old title... so, could Kiwi make his return at UFC 300?
10/01/24 09:22
Adesanya, 34, announced a hiatus from fighting following his defeat by Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in Sydney, which saw the Kiwi lose his middleweight title to the outspoken American.
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UFC superstar Israel Adesanya learns his drink driving fate after begging court not to wreck his career and cost him a fortune by convicting him
10/01/24 09:22
Israel Adesanya has been discharged without conviction after his lawyer revealed that the UFC superstar was at risk of losing lucrative sponsorship deals over his drink driving charge,
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Meet the 28-year-old crypto billionaire new owner of an F1 team: Australia-based geek is friends with UFC star Israel Adesanya and has already made his mark in the Premier League
02/01/24 13:12
Edward Craven, 28, is a cryptocurrency and gambling magnate, Australia's youngest billionaire and, now, the proud owner of the Sauber F1 team - set to be renamed Stake F1 Team.
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Conor McGregor will not fight at UFC 300, claims former MMA champion Ben Askren... as he gives his main event prediction for the landmark card in April
02/12/23 15:34
There has been significant speculation about when he would return to the sport, with McGregor having agreed to take on American star Michael Chandler in a UFC bout.
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UFC middleweight champ Sean Strickland held a trespasser at gunpoint
29/11/23 12:00
Not shy of controversy, Strickland, 32, shared a video of the incident on his Instagram profile with a brief explanation of what happened, hours after footage had been shared.
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UFC middleweight champ Sean Strickland held a trespasser at gunpoint
28/11/23 16:59
Not shy of controversy, Strickland, 32, shared a video of the incident on his Instagram profile with a brief explanation of what happened, hours after footage had been shared.
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Watch the shocking moment UFC star Sean Strickland holds a trespasser at GUNPOINT after spotting him hiding on his property... as he reveals the man was 'beating up a girl and fled drunk from security' before 'wrecking his car'
27/11/23 22:48
Not shy of controversy, Strickland, 32, shared a video of the incident on his Instagram profile with a brief explanation of what happened, hours after footage had been shared on X, on Monday.
UFC champion confronts trespasser at his house in viral video
27/11/23 16:44
The UFC middleweight title holder - who claimed the title back in September after a stunning win over Israel Adesanya - has a tendency to find himself in controversial situations.
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UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland confronts trespasser at his house in CRAZY viral video
27/11/23 12:00
The UFC middleweight title holder - who claimed the title back in September after a stunning win over Israel Adesanya - has a tendency to find himself in controversial situations.
UFC star promises to knock Alex Pereira out... after the Brazilian won the light-heavyweight title in New York against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295
16/11/23 15:59
'Poatan' defeated Jiri Prochazka last weekend at UFC 295 at Madison Square Garden in New York to secure the light-heavyweight title.
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Alex Pereira tells Israel Adesanya to 'come to daddy' following UFC 295 light heavyweight title win over Jiri Prochazka before Kiwi superstar hits back with withering response
12/11/23 09:59
Pereira, 36, became a two-division UFC champion on Saturday in just his eleventh professional MMA bout after knocking out Jiri Prochazka at Madison Square Garden.
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UFC 295 FIGHTER PREDICTIONS: Israel Adesanya and Jamahal Hill both back Jiri Prochazka to beat Alex Pereira... but Anthony Smith and welterweight star Stephen Thompson tip the Brazilian to claim gold in New York
10/11/23 21:00
Prochazka, who has been sidelined with a shoulder injury for over a year, comes into the bout off a win against Glover Teixeira.
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UFC light heavyweight contender Alex Pereira cherishing his chance to headline Madison Square Garden for historic second straight year: 'I don't smile much, but believe me, I'm happy'
10/11/23 02:34
Former UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira has opened up on becoming the first fighter to headline Madison Square Garden two years in a row - and insists he is delighted at the accolade.
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Heartwarming footage shows Cristiano Ronaldo asking Israel Adesanya for an update on Alex Volkanovski after the Aussie's brutal knockout and mental health concerns
28/10/23 21:32
Cristiano Ronaldo was overheard asking Israel Adesanya about his good friend Alex Volkanovski after the Aussie's brutal knockout at the hands of Islam Makhachev last weekend.
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Fury vs Ngannou: Israel Adesanya in line for over £100,000 payout after placing $20,000 on Gypsy King to be KO'd by 'The Predator' in the Battle of the Baddest - as former UFC champ embraces Cristiano Ronaldo before Riyadh showdown
28/10/23 15:50
Israel Adesanya has put his money where his mouth is and given Francis Ngannou his full backing to beat Tyson Fury in their heavyweight showdown tonight.
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Israel Adesanya is left STUNNED as Alexander Volkanovski is dealt brutal KO defeat against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294... but tells featherweight champ he's 'still the best' despite title fight loss
22/10/23 15:25
Makhachev defeated the Australian with a devastating head kick and punches in Round 1 of their highly-anticipated re-match. Volkanovski's training partner was left almost speechless.
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UFC 294 FIGHTER PREDICTIONS: Israel Adesanya and Gilbert Burns back Alexander Volkanovski to shock the world... but Michael Bisping and Muhammad Mokaev tip Islam Makhachev to win yet again, while Jon Jones is on the fence
21/10/23 09:00
Given how the first fight between the pair played out, many UFC stars have a split opinion on who they think will get the job done in the epic main event this weekend.
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Khamzat Chimaev shows off ridiculous strength as he lifts ex-heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier in the air, with pair enjoying impromptu wrestle in the corridor ahead of UFC 294
19/10/23 14:13
Few fighters have every picked up ex-heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier as though it was nothing, but Khamzat Chimaev did just that on Thursday.
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Frank Warren SLAMS 'the standard' of KSI and Tommy Fury's boxing match - as promoter calls Misfits Boxing event 'poor as p***' in scathing review
17/10/23 15:51
Fury went the full six rounds with the YouTube star at the AO Arena, finishing narrowly ahead 57-56 on two judges' scorecards with the third an erroneous 57-57 draw.
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Tommy Fury SLAMS KSI after YouTube star claimed he was 'robbed' in their boxing match - as former Love Island star insists that 'hugging and doing starjumps does not win fights'
17/10/23 08:59
Fury, a professional boxer, went the full six rounds with the YouTube star at Manchester Arena, finishing narrowly ahead 57-56 on two judges' scorecards with the third an erroneous 57-57 draw.
UFC star Israel Adesanya admits he 'thought KSI won' grudge bout against Tommy Fury after YouTube star was handed unanimous decision defeat
16/10/23 08:08
KSI, 30, was handed the first loss of his professional boxing career at the AO Arena in Manchester after judges' scored a unanimous decision victory for Fury on the night.
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Conor McGregor launches stunning attack on Aussie UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski ahead of shock re-match with Islam Makhachev at UFC 294: 'Volk couldn't hold my spit bucket'
14/10/23 21:41
Conor McGregor has applauded Israel Adesanya 's decision to take time before his next fight, but also saddled a shock sledge against Aussie UFC star Alex Volkanovski
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Israel Adesanya reveals he won't be fighting 'for a long time' after losing his belt to Sean Strickland last month, as former UFC middleweight champion faces possible three months in jail for drunk driving
14/10/23 09:44
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has announced a sabbatical 'for a long time', but has promised to return to the sport, despite facing the possibility of three months in jail.
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Dan Hardy brands PFL signing Cedric Doumbe a 'legitimate superstar' ahead of his debut on Saturday... as the ex-UFC title contender admits his own 'fire to compete' endures more than a decade after he last fought
29/09/23 19:02
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ADRIAN BISHOP: Hardy explained Doumbe's move to the event's headlining spot offered a glimpse of his potential starpower.
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Israel Adesanya pleads guilty to drinking and driving in New Zealand: UFC star 'could face three months in jail' after failing breath test in August
25/09/23 04:23
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has pleaded guilty to drunk-driving charges in his home country of New Zealand. He has since apologized for the incident, publicly.
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Patrick Mahomes boasts the NFL's biggest contract and will earn a staggering $210m over the next four years... but who are the best-paid stars of the world's other top sports?
24/09/23 19:07
In light of the 28-year-old's landmark contract, Mail Sport's Dominic Hogan takes you through the biggest earners in some of the world's most popular sports over the last year.
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Logan Paul has remodelled himself from goofy YouTuber into somebody holding his own against boxing and MMA's biggest names... his body transformation has been ASTONISHING
24/09/23 09:11
He has come a long way from when he started out, and earned respect when he went the distance with Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition match in 2021 - though the 44-year-old bossed the fight.
Israel Adesanya says defeat to Sean Strickland 'felt like a bad dream' as he credits new UFC middleweight champion for 'perfect game plan'
22/09/23 07:48
Strickland stunned the MMA world by pulling off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history as he took Adesanya's middleweight crown via unanimous decision.
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Just watch as UFC champion chases a man with a flamethrower as he continues chaotic behaviour including breaking the belt
18/09/23 09:34
As well as chasing a man with a flamethrower, the champion has also broken his belt since winning the title.
UFC legend Anderson Silva deletes X-rated post aimed at Israel Adesanya - as Brazilian shuts down comparisons with 'Stylebender'
14/09/23 08:30
The mixed martial arts world is still digesting the shock results from UFC 293 on Saturday night, where Adesanya was defeated by Sean Strickland in their UFC middleweight title bout.
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New UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has already broken his $500,000 championship belt - as star says it's 'way better' now that he's fixed it with duct tape
12/09/23 03:48
Just days after Sean Strickland stunned the MMA world by winning the 185-pound championship, the American has revealed he has already broken the belt - and fixed it with duct tape.
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New UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland reveals 'strange' post-fight discussion with Israel Adesanya following shock win was about his opponent's DOG
11/09/23 11:21
Strickland pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history when he beat his opponent via unanimous decision on Sunday morning to be crowned the new champion against all odds.
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Sean Strickland shocked the world in beating Israel Adesanya, but the new UFC middleweight champ is a man known for his sexist remarks and claiming MMA saved him from MURDERING people... with one fighter too afraid to even be on the same card as him!
11/09/23 10:21
His victory on Sunday has been branded one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, with all three judges scoring the bout 49-46 for the American to ensure he won by unanimous decision.
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UFC: Dana White 'absolutely' wants a rematch between Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya after shock loss for The Last Stylebender in middleweight championship bout
11/09/23 07:47
UFC boss Dana White has insisted he 'absolutely' wants a rematch between Sam Strickland and Israel Adesanya after their middleweight championship clash at UFC 293.
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How shock loss to Sean Strickland could be the beginning of the end for Israel Adesanya's career - as UFC legend explains why Kiwi should NOT fight for the belt in his next bout
11/09/23 07:17
Israel Adesanya has won eight UFC title fights, but after his shock loss to Sean Strickland on Sunday the former middleweight kingpin's career could now be on the slide.
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NSW Premier Chris Minns says it's a GOOD thing for kids to learn to fight like UFC stars
11/09/23 06:29
Minns is a self-confessed UFC fan who took in the action when cage-fighting came to Sydney on Sunday - and his take on children learning the sport is sure to get him offside with anti-violence groups.
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AFL and NRL footy stars join Chris Hemsworth's right-hand man and NSW Premier Chris Minns to see one of the biggest upsets in martial arts history at UFC 293
11/09/23 02:21
The UFC returned to Sydney for the first time in 12 years on Sunday - and a host of sports stars weren't going to miss out on seeing the world's best fighters clash in the octagon.
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