1 hr. ago
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has made it clear that the club is looking to strengthen their attack before the transfer window closes, despite the encouraging form of young striker Hamza Abdelkarim during pre-season.
Speaking after Barcelona's 2-1 victory over Al-Ahly in the Gamper Trophy, Flick did not reveal the identity of the player the club is targeting.
However, his comments left little doubt that he expects another attacking arrival to complete the squad.
The German coach praised sporting director Deco for his work in the market, particularly following the arrival of Rodri.
But with Barcelona preparing to begin their La Liga campaign away at Elche, the search for a new No. 9 remains an important part of the club's plans.
#arrival #hamza #ahly
Speaking after Barcelona's 2-1 victory over Al-Ahly in the Gamper Trophy, Flick did not reveal the identity of the player the club is targeting.
However, his comments left little doubt that he expects another attacking arrival to complete the squad.
The German coach praised sporting director Deco for his work in the market, particularly following the arrival of Rodri.
But with Barcelona preparing to begin their La Liga campaign away at Elche, the search for a new No. 9 remains an important part of the club's plans.
#arrival #hamza #ahly
4 hours ago
Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let's start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.
Dana White responds to Khamzat's UFC demands — and 'Borz' fans are not gonna like the answer: This is textbook Uncle Dana non-answer.
Jon Jones slams Daniel Cormier for calling Khabib the GOAT: 'Jealousy runs so deep through your blood': "Bones" knows how to make the conversation about himself each and every time. It's a gift!
Oh Lord! Yair Rodriguez bails on Noche UFC 4 main event, Jean Silva gets new opponent (Updated): Jean Silva never should have been booked versus Yair anyway — a **** le eliminator vs. "Aljo" was the real move.
#dana #welcome #midnight #wednesday
Let's start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.
Dana White responds to Khamzat's UFC demands — and 'Borz' fans are not gonna like the answer: This is textbook Uncle Dana non-answer.
Jon Jones slams Daniel Cormier for calling Khabib the GOAT: 'Jealousy runs so deep through your blood': "Bones" knows how to make the conversation about himself each and every time. It's a gift!
Oh Lord! Yair Rodriguez bails on Noche UFC 4 main event, Jean Silva gets new opponent (Updated): Jean Silva never should have been booked versus Yair anyway — a **** le eliminator vs. "Aljo" was the real move.
#dana #welcome #midnight #wednesday
1 day ago
Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let's start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.
UFC 330's Gillian Robertson reveals 'not much weight' behind Din Thomas apology, issued 'for TV purposes and ratings': To quote the great Lucille Bluth, "Good for her."
Frustrated Khamzat sends message to UFC boss Dana White — 'What are we waiting for?': If Khamzat really wants his Middleweight belt back, he should go bet back into the win column by the time Strickland fights Imavov or DDP.
Fatima Kline here to 'save the Strawweight division' after Mackenzie Dern's boring UFC 330 ******* le defense: After her last performance, everybody should be high on Kline.
#midnight #gillian #thomas
Let's start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.
UFC 330's Gillian Robertson reveals 'not much weight' behind Din Thomas apology, issued 'for TV purposes and ratings': To quote the great Lucille Bluth, "Good for her."
Frustrated Khamzat sends message to UFC boss Dana White — 'What are we waiting for?': If Khamzat really wants his Middleweight belt back, he should go bet back into the win column by the time Strickland fights Imavov or DDP.
Fatima Kline here to 'save the Strawweight division' after Mackenzie Dern's boring UFC 330 ******* le defense: After her last performance, everybody should be high on Kline.
#midnight #gillian #thomas
2 days ago
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Ayoub Akbili needed money for his mother's surgery. Hamza Haibouri wanted a shot at a professional soccer career. Abdelouahed Iken was chasing the glossy life a friend posted about on Facebook from Italy.
So when they heard rumors that Morocco's border with Spain was open, they decided to join the rush to try to reach Europe.
All three died attempting to cross, becoming victims of the deadliest migration crisis between Morocco and Spain.
Fueled by misinformation, poverty and lack of opportunities, more than 70,000 would-be migrants from Morocco and beyond swam or climbed over a breakwater last month to try to reach Ceuta, a Spanish territory on the North African coast. At least 90 people died attempting to cross the border, according to official figures; rights groups reported a much higher toll. Many families still haven't been able to retrieve the bodies.
Nearly all the survivors have returned to Morocco, and both countries have intensified security measures. Moroccan and Spanish authorities blamed social media rumors and human smuggling networks for the surge, while migrants cited unemployment and low wages as major factors.
#migrants
So when they heard rumors that Morocco's border with Spain was open, they decided to join the rush to try to reach Europe.
All three died attempting to cross, becoming victims of the deadliest migration crisis between Morocco and Spain.
Fueled by misinformation, poverty and lack of opportunities, more than 70,000 would-be migrants from Morocco and beyond swam or climbed over a breakwater last month to try to reach Ceuta, a Spanish territory on the North African coast. At least 90 people died attempting to cross the border, according to official figures; rights groups reported a much higher toll. Many families still haven't been able to retrieve the bodies.
Nearly all the survivors have returned to Morocco, and both countries have intensified security measures. Moroccan and Spanish authorities blamed social media rumors and human smuggling networks for the surge, while migrants cited unemployment and low wages as major factors.
#migrants
3 days ago
The Joan Gamper Trophy is traditionally Barcelona's curtain-raiser to the new season, and the Catalans played their final pre-season friendly ahead of that clash last night against FC Basel.
The first-half of the game was rather tight and ended with both sides level with a 1-1 scoreline. Barcelona created the better chances, but Karim Adeyemi's opener was crossed out by a Jean Doucoure banger.
After the break, however, Barcelona ran away with the game as Hamza Abdelkarim put them ahead with a lethal finish and Lamine Yamal made it 3-1 from the penalty spot.
Basel themselves earned a penalty soon after to make it 3-2, but young sensation Jesse Bisiwu scored twice in two minutes to put the icing on the cake and end the game with a 5-2 win.
Barça Universal brings you three takeaways from Basel 2-5 Barcelona.
#game
The first-half of the game was rather tight and ended with both sides level with a 1-1 scoreline. Barcelona created the better chances, but Karim Adeyemi's opener was crossed out by a Jean Doucoure banger.
After the break, however, Barcelona ran away with the game as Hamza Abdelkarim put them ahead with a lethal finish and Lamine Yamal made it 3-1 from the penalty spot.
Basel themselves earned a penalty soon after to make it 3-2, but young sensation Jesse Bisiwu scored twice in two minutes to put the icing on the cake and end the game with a 5-2 win.
Barça Universal brings you three takeaways from Basel 2-5 Barcelona.
#game
4 days ago
An up-and-coming member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona, namely Xavi Espart, was tested in a new role in the club's latest outing on Sunday.
And to say that the Spaniard went on to make a positive impression would be something of an understatement…
Hansi Flick's Barca were back in action a short time ago, making the trip to Switzerland for a friendly meeting with Basel amid ongoing preparations for the new Spanish campaign.
When all was said and done, the Blaugrana made short work of their hosts, to the tune of a 5-2 triumph. On target on the evening were all of Lamine Yamal, youngster Hamza Abdelkarim, and summer signings Karim Adeyemi and Jesse Bisiwu.
As alluded to above, though, it was another breakthrough member of Flick's ranks whose name found itself on the lips of many a Barcelona supporter on Sunday.
#Barcelona #member #espart #spaniard
And to say that the Spaniard went on to make a positive impression would be something of an understatement…
Hansi Flick's Barca were back in action a short time ago, making the trip to Switzerland for a friendly meeting with Basel amid ongoing preparations for the new Spanish campaign.
When all was said and done, the Blaugrana made short work of their hosts, to the tune of a 5-2 triumph. On target on the evening were all of Lamine Yamal, youngster Hamza Abdelkarim, and summer signings Karim Adeyemi and Jesse Bisiwu.
As alluded to above, though, it was another breakthrough member of Flick's ranks whose name found itself on the lips of many a Barcelona supporter on Sunday.
#Barcelona #member #espart #spaniard
5 days ago
Felix Hirschnagl had to do without several key players in the match against Schalke: Jan-Luca Riedl and Enzo dos Santos were with the first team, while Fadi Zarqelain and Luke Fahrenhorst were with the U23s. In addition, Ahmad Najdi, Johann Lasse Jaensch, Peniel Poba, and Hamzath Mohamadou were out with injuries. As a result, the coach largely stuck with the starting lineup that had won the season opener in Oberhausen 4–2. Luis Alaze moved into midfield in place of Najdi, and Liam Kante played defense in place of Lenni Strößner.
BVB started confidently, moving the ball around, and capped off their promising start with a 1–0 lead in the eighth minute. The goal was set up by Tom Faust, who sent Justin Hoy on his way with a diagonal pass. Schalke defender Lasse Deutschmann deflected the captain's cross over the line just before Bjarki Gardarsson could get a shot off. The Black and Yellows dominated the match and created further chances, but the standout Justin Hoy, in particular, lacked both luck and precision in front of goal (16th, 26th). Luis Alaze was unlucky: After a mistake by goalkeeper Kyrylo Khadesevych, he shot on goal from 16 meters, but Amir El Abdouni headed the ball clear of the danger zone (44th minute).
Schalke coach Norbert Elgert had reacted early, making personnel and tactical changes in the 36th minute. These changes took effect immediately after the restart. Swiss player Timo Wiesner was initially denied in a one-on-one situation by BVB goalkeeper Julien Froese, who reacted brilliantly; he then struck a free kick from 18 meters that hit the outside post (51st/52nd). Schalke was much more present and active in the second half. Mika Brocks hit the post in the 72nd minute, while on the other end, Justin Hoy was the standout player and struck the crossbar with a free kick in the 70th minute. All in all, it was a well-deserved derby victory for Borussia.
"After the break, it was a bit of youthful madness. But we put in a lot of effort overall, and maybe that's why we were rewarded. I always believe in karma," summarized coach Felix Hirschnagl, who recalled last year's unfortunate 3–3 draw in the regular season: "Back then, we didn't pull off the derby win in the decisive phase; this time, we did it."
BVB now faces two away games: on Sunday (23 August, 11:00) at VfL Osnabrück, and on Wednesday (26 August, 18:00) at MSV Duisburg.
#schalke #coach
BVB started confidently, moving the ball around, and capped off their promising start with a 1–0 lead in the eighth minute. The goal was set up by Tom Faust, who sent Justin Hoy on his way with a diagonal pass. Schalke defender Lasse Deutschmann deflected the captain's cross over the line just before Bjarki Gardarsson could get a shot off. The Black and Yellows dominated the match and created further chances, but the standout Justin Hoy, in particular, lacked both luck and precision in front of goal (16th, 26th). Luis Alaze was unlucky: After a mistake by goalkeeper Kyrylo Khadesevych, he shot on goal from 16 meters, but Amir El Abdouni headed the ball clear of the danger zone (44th minute).
Schalke coach Norbert Elgert had reacted early, making personnel and tactical changes in the 36th minute. These changes took effect immediately after the restart. Swiss player Timo Wiesner was initially denied in a one-on-one situation by BVB goalkeeper Julien Froese, who reacted brilliantly; he then struck a free kick from 18 meters that hit the outside post (51st/52nd). Schalke was much more present and active in the second half. Mika Brocks hit the post in the 72nd minute, while on the other end, Justin Hoy was the standout player and struck the crossbar with a free kick in the 70th minute. All in all, it was a well-deserved derby victory for Borussia.
"After the break, it was a bit of youthful madness. But we put in a lot of effort overall, and maybe that's why we were rewarded. I always believe in karma," summarized coach Felix Hirschnagl, who recalled last year's unfortunate 3–3 draw in the regular season: "Back then, we didn't pull off the derby win in the decisive phase; this time, we did it."
BVB now faces two away games: on Sunday (23 August, 11:00) at VfL Osnabrück, and on Wednesday (26 August, 18:00) at MSV Duisburg.
#schalke #coach
5 days ago
Felix Hirschnagl had to do without several key players in the clash with Schalke: Jan-Luca Riedl and Enzo dos Santos were with the senior team, while Fadi Zarqelain and Luke Fahrenhorst were part of the U23 squad. In addition, Ahmad Najdi, Johann Lasse Jaensch, Peniel Poba and Hamzath Mohamadou were absent through injury. As a result, the coach largely stuck with the starting XI that had won the opening match in Oberhausen 4-2. Luis Alaze came into midfield for Najdi, while Liam Kante defended in place of Lenni Strößner.
BVB started confidently, moved the ball around well and crowned their promising start with the opening goal in the eighth minute. The move was initiated by Tom Faust, who sent Justin Hoy on his way with a diagonal pass. Schalke defender Lasse Deutschmann turned the captain's cross over the line ahead of the waiting Bjarki Gardarsson. The Black and Yellows dominated the match and created further chances, but Justin Hoy in particular, who stood out, lacked luck and precision in front of goal (16th, 26th minute). Luis Alaze was unfortunate too: after a mistake by goalkeeper Kyrylo Khadesevych, he shot at goal from 16 meters, but Amir El Abdouni headed the ball clear of danger (44th).
Schalke coach Norbert Elgert reacted early, making personnel and tactical changes in the 36th minute. They had an immediate effect after the restart. Switzerland's Timo Wiesner first failed in a one-on-one against BVB keeper Julien Froese, who reacted brilliantly, and then struck the outside of the post with a free-kick from 18 meters (51st/52nd). Schalke were much more present and active in the second half. Mika Brocks hit the post after 72 minutes, while at the other end it was mainly Justin Hoy who provided the spark and hit the crossbar with a free-kick in the 70th minute. All in all, Borussia deservedly came away with the derby win.
"After the break, it was a bit of youthful madness. But overall, we put a lot into it, and maybe that's why we were rewarded. I always believe in karma," said coach Felix Hirschnagl, recalling last year's unfortunate 3-3 draw in the main round: "We didn't get the derby win over the line in the decisive phase then, but this time we did."
BVB now have two away games in a row: on Sunday (23/08, 11:00) at VfL Osnabrück and on Wednesday (26/08, 18:00) at MSV Duisburg.
#justin #goal
BVB started confidently, moved the ball around well and crowned their promising start with the opening goal in the eighth minute. The move was initiated by Tom Faust, who sent Justin Hoy on his way with a diagonal pass. Schalke defender Lasse Deutschmann turned the captain's cross over the line ahead of the waiting Bjarki Gardarsson. The Black and Yellows dominated the match and created further chances, but Justin Hoy in particular, who stood out, lacked luck and precision in front of goal (16th, 26th minute). Luis Alaze was unfortunate too: after a mistake by goalkeeper Kyrylo Khadesevych, he shot at goal from 16 meters, but Amir El Abdouni headed the ball clear of danger (44th).
Schalke coach Norbert Elgert reacted early, making personnel and tactical changes in the 36th minute. They had an immediate effect after the restart. Switzerland's Timo Wiesner first failed in a one-on-one against BVB keeper Julien Froese, who reacted brilliantly, and then struck the outside of the post with a free-kick from 18 meters (51st/52nd). Schalke were much more present and active in the second half. Mika Brocks hit the post after 72 minutes, while at the other end it was mainly Justin Hoy who provided the spark and hit the crossbar with a free-kick in the 70th minute. All in all, Borussia deservedly came away with the derby win.
"After the break, it was a bit of youthful madness. But overall, we put a lot into it, and maybe that's why we were rewarded. I always believe in karma," said coach Felix Hirschnagl, recalling last year's unfortunate 3-3 draw in the main round: "We didn't get the derby win over the line in the decisive phase then, but this time we did."
BVB now have two away games in a row: on Sunday (23/08, 11:00) at VfL Osnabrück and on Wednesday (26/08, 18:00) at MSV Duisburg.
#justin #goal
8 days ago
IanGarry says he had no intent of starting a feud with KhamzatChimaev.
Garry defeated BelalMuhammad last November, with ArmanTsarukyan finishing Dan Hooker inthe main event of the same card in Doha, Qatar. Chimaev, who was inTsarukyan's corner, then had an altercation with Garry backstage,which "The Future" recently revisited.
Garry shook hands with the entire team and also patted Chimaev onthe back. The latter then seemingly felt provoked and pushed Garrybefore security stepped in.
Garry recently shared his side of the story, claiming he had nomalicious intent when he was greeting Chimaev and his entire team.The Irishman also notes that Chimaev didn't immediately react whenhe patted him. Garry claims Chimaev was fired up only after peoplestepped in between them. He believes Chimaev would have gottenphysical when they were in proximity if he really wanted to.
"Me and Khamzat aren't boys," Garry told Full Send MMA. "When I goto a team and there's Arman Tsarukyan tying his shoelace, I saidcongrats to him, I said congrats to his other coach and congrats toone more. And I leave one guy out and I didn't see him. And I go,'Oh sh*t, sorry champ, how are you?' We were cool, we were fine atthat point. It was only when someone stepped in between us that itwas a problem. If he wanted to suplex me and put me on my skull, hewould have done it when I [leaned on him]. Go watch my bodylanguage again… In no way, shape, or form was it aggressive. It waspurely out of respect; there was no mal intent."
Chimaev (15-1) lost his middleweight **** le to SeanStrickland in a massive upset this past May. The Chechen-bornfighter is now rallying for a rematch against Strickland.Meanwhile, Garry (17-1) is scheduled to challenge IslamMakhachev (28-1) for the Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight **** le in the mainevent of UFC330 on Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
#intent #team #recently
Garry defeated BelalMuhammad last November, with ArmanTsarukyan finishing Dan Hooker inthe main event of the same card in Doha, Qatar. Chimaev, who was inTsarukyan's corner, then had an altercation with Garry backstage,which "The Future" recently revisited.
Garry shook hands with the entire team and also patted Chimaev onthe back. The latter then seemingly felt provoked and pushed Garrybefore security stepped in.
Garry recently shared his side of the story, claiming he had nomalicious intent when he was greeting Chimaev and his entire team.The Irishman also notes that Chimaev didn't immediately react whenhe patted him. Garry claims Chimaev was fired up only after peoplestepped in between them. He believes Chimaev would have gottenphysical when they were in proximity if he really wanted to.
"Me and Khamzat aren't boys," Garry told Full Send MMA. "When I goto a team and there's Arman Tsarukyan tying his shoelace, I saidcongrats to him, I said congrats to his other coach and congrats toone more. And I leave one guy out and I didn't see him. And I go,'Oh sh*t, sorry champ, how are you?' We were cool, we were fine atthat point. It was only when someone stepped in between us that itwas a problem. If he wanted to suplex me and put me on my skull, hewould have done it when I [leaned on him]. Go watch my bodylanguage again… In no way, shape, or form was it aggressive. It waspurely out of respect; there was no mal intent."
Chimaev (15-1) lost his middleweight **** le to SeanStrickland in a massive upset this past May. The Chechen-bornfighter is now rallying for a rematch against Strickland.Meanwhile, Garry (17-1) is scheduled to challenge IslamMakhachev (28-1) for the Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight **** le in the mainevent of UFC330 on Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
#intent #team #recently
9 days ago
ArmanTsarukyan will return to compete on Real American Freestyleless than two weeks after his next Ultimate Fighting Championship bout.
The UFC lightweight is scheduled to face DillonDanis at RAF 14 on Oct. 3 at Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. Thewrestling promotion recently announced that the match will becontested for the RAF middleweight crossover championship. The newscomes less than one week after the UFC announced Tsarukyan (23-3)will face MauricioRuffy (14-2) at UFC331 on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles.
Tsarukyan has fought just once in 2024 and once in 2025, with hislatest victory in mixed martial arts coming against Dan Hooker inNovember last year. However, he's competed in 15 wrestling andsubmission grappling matches over the last two years, goingunbeaten in all but one. In his last wrestling match under the RAFbanner, he was outpointed by ColbyCovington.
He has collected victories over LancePalmer, Georgio Poullas, UrijahFaber, KeelonJimison, TonyFerguson and KuatKhamitov in RAF so far. His next outing will be against Danisin October at RAF 14 in Las Vegas. Danis will attempt to snap atwo-fight losing streak under the RAF banner. The jiu jitsuspecialist lost to Covington in March before falling to former UFCmiddleweight champion KhamzatChimaev in June.
Before returning to RAF, Tsarukyan will face Ruffy at UFC 331.Danis will also compete in MMA before meeting Tsarukyan, as he isbooked to face Mike Perryin the Duel Arena 1 main event on Aug. 29 in Orlando, Florida,looking to extend his record to 4-0.
#vegas #championship
The UFC lightweight is scheduled to face DillonDanis at RAF 14 on Oct. 3 at Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. Thewrestling promotion recently announced that the match will becontested for the RAF middleweight crossover championship. The newscomes less than one week after the UFC announced Tsarukyan (23-3)will face MauricioRuffy (14-2) at UFC331 on Sept. 19 in Los Angeles.
Tsarukyan has fought just once in 2024 and once in 2025, with hislatest victory in mixed martial arts coming against Dan Hooker inNovember last year. However, he's competed in 15 wrestling andsubmission grappling matches over the last two years, goingunbeaten in all but one. In his last wrestling match under the RAFbanner, he was outpointed by ColbyCovington.
He has collected victories over LancePalmer, Georgio Poullas, UrijahFaber, KeelonJimison, TonyFerguson and KuatKhamitov in RAF so far. His next outing will be against Danisin October at RAF 14 in Las Vegas. Danis will attempt to snap atwo-fight losing streak under the RAF banner. The jiu jitsuspecialist lost to Covington in March before falling to former UFCmiddleweight champion KhamzatChimaev in June.
Before returning to RAF, Tsarukyan will face Ruffy at UFC 331.Danis will also compete in MMA before meeting Tsarukyan, as he isbooked to face Mike Perryin the Duel Arena 1 main event on Aug. 29 in Orlando, Florida,looking to extend his record to 4-0.
#vegas #championship
12 days ago
WELCOME TO BLUENERGY STADIUM!!! The beautiful home of Udinese in Udine, Italy is the site of Barcelona's next preseason ******* ignment as the Catalans face off against the hosts as well as Nottingham Forest of the Premier League in the Friuli Venezia Giulia triangular tournament
Barça will play two 45-minute halves, one against each team. Barça's first game starts at 9pm CET against Forest, with the second game against Udinese scheduled for 10pm CET. It's a peculiar but fun format (more info here), and Hansi Flick will once again give minutes to La Masia youngsters and first team reserves. This should be fun, and you're welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action. Vamos!
Editor's note: this will be the single live thread for both games. We will start with coverage of Barça-Forest, then update the thread with the lineups and match info for the Barça-Udinese clash. Once the first game ends, you can simply stay here to follow and comment the second.
BARCELONA
Starting XI: Szczesny; Espart, Christensen, Martín, Pesquer; Fariñas, Bernal; Adeyemi, Fermín, Raphinha; Hamza (4-2-3-1)
#first #game #once
Barça will play two 45-minute halves, one against each team. Barça's first game starts at 9pm CET against Forest, with the second game against Udinese scheduled for 10pm CET. It's a peculiar but fun format (more info here), and Hansi Flick will once again give minutes to La Masia youngsters and first team reserves. This should be fun, and you're welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action. Vamos!
Editor's note: this will be the single live thread for both games. We will start with coverage of Barça-Forest, then update the thread with the lineups and match info for the Barça-Udinese clash. Once the first game ends, you can simply stay here to follow and comment the second.
BARCELONA
Starting XI: Szczesny; Espart, Christensen, Martín, Pesquer; Fariñas, Bernal; Adeyemi, Fermín, Raphinha; Hamza (4-2-3-1)
#first #game #once
12 days ago
FC Barcelona landed in Italy today for pre-season triangular tournament featuring Udinese and Nottingham Forest.
In their first game of the evening, the La Liga champions face off against the Premier League, with the starting lineup for the match now being announced.
For the second game in a row, summer signing Karim Adeyemi has been named in the starting lineup by manager Hansi Flick.
The German international starts as part of the attacking unit that also features teenage striker Hamza Abdelkarim, who scored twice against Birmingham City in the last friendly.
Meanwhile, one of the captains, Raphinha, also starts, having successfully recovered fully from the injury he sustained during the World Cup with Brazil.
#lineup #forest
In their first game of the evening, the La Liga champions face off against the Premier League, with the starting lineup for the match now being announced.
For the second game in a row, summer signing Karim Adeyemi has been named in the starting lineup by manager Hansi Flick.
The German international starts as part of the attacking unit that also features teenage striker Hamza Abdelkarim, who scored twice against Birmingham City in the last friendly.
Meanwhile, one of the captains, Raphinha, also starts, having successfully recovered fully from the injury he sustained during the World Cup with Brazil.
#lineup #forest
14 days ago
MichaelOliveira has no intention of following the growing trend ofwelterweights moving up to middleweight.
Fresh off an impressive Ultimate Fighting Championship debut in Serbia, the unbeatenBrazilian told Sherdog he plans to spend the remainder of hiscareer competing at welterweight despite carrying significantlymore weight outside camp.
Oliveira, who improved to 10-0 and recorded his ninth knockoutvictory at UFC Belgrade, acknowledged that making the welterweight limitis demanding. However, he said the process is manageable with thehelp of nutrition and weight-cut specialist Rogerio Camoes.
"I think because I arrived late to the weigh-in, a lot of peopleassumed I had trouble making weight," Oliveira told Sherdog. "Theodds in my favor even dropped, but the truth is everything isplanned. I make 77 kilograms (170 pounds) without much difficulty,mainly because I work with Rogerio Camoes. He has worked withAndersonSilva, RonaldoSouza and RafaelCavalcante. He knows exactly what he's doing."
Although Oliveira entered the Octagon at just over 90 kilogramsafter making the welterweight non-title limit, he dismissed anysuggestion that he could eventually follow fighters such asKhamzatChimaev to middleweight.
"The plan is to stay at welterweight until the end of mycareer—another nine or 10 years—without any issues," Oliveirasaid.
The Brazilian also revealed that he is targeting a Novemberreturn.
"I'm planning to come back in November, but if the UFC calls, wewill be ready," the Dana White's Contender Series signee added.
#camoes #middleweight #told #without
Fresh off an impressive Ultimate Fighting Championship debut in Serbia, the unbeatenBrazilian told Sherdog he plans to spend the remainder of hiscareer competing at welterweight despite carrying significantlymore weight outside camp.
Oliveira, who improved to 10-0 and recorded his ninth knockoutvictory at UFC Belgrade, acknowledged that making the welterweight limitis demanding. However, he said the process is manageable with thehelp of nutrition and weight-cut specialist Rogerio Camoes.
"I think because I arrived late to the weigh-in, a lot of peopleassumed I had trouble making weight," Oliveira told Sherdog. "Theodds in my favor even dropped, but the truth is everything isplanned. I make 77 kilograms (170 pounds) without much difficulty,mainly because I work with Rogerio Camoes. He has worked withAndersonSilva, RonaldoSouza and RafaelCavalcante. He knows exactly what he's doing."
Although Oliveira entered the Octagon at just over 90 kilogramsafter making the welterweight non-title limit, he dismissed anysuggestion that he could eventually follow fighters such asKhamzatChimaev to middleweight.
"The plan is to stay at welterweight until the end of mycareer—another nine or 10 years—without any issues," Oliveirasaid.
The Brazilian also revealed that he is targeting a Novemberreturn.
"I'm planning to come back in November, but if the UFC calls, wewill be ready," the Dana White's Contender Series signee added.
#camoes #middleweight #told #without
17 days ago
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick spoke to the press after the squad's final session of their training camp in England, and much of the conversation was about the club's search for a new striker.
The Catalans are still dreaming of Julián Álvarez but have also been linked with a number of other names, and Ferran Torres' possible exit to PSG also increases the urgency to sign a number nine.
Flick made it clear he does want a striker to be signed but was also very calm in his answer, saying he has "complete confidence" in sporting director Deco to get a deal over the line.
"It depends on the team. We have to wait. I have complete confidence in Deco and we know we have to do something. It also depends on [what happens with] Ferran. We'll see what we do."
Barça currently have Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, Fermín López, Ferran and new signings Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi as forward options along with academy prospects Ebrima Tunkara and Hamza Abdelkarim, but Flick clearly wants a true striker profile to replace Robert Lewandowski.
#deco #number
The Catalans are still dreaming of Julián Álvarez but have also been linked with a number of other names, and Ferran Torres' possible exit to PSG also increases the urgency to sign a number nine.
Flick made it clear he does want a striker to be signed but was also very calm in his answer, saying he has "complete confidence" in sporting director Deco to get a deal over the line.
"It depends on the team. We have to wait. I have complete confidence in Deco and we know we have to do something. It also depends on [what happens with] Ferran. We'll see what we do."
Barça currently have Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, Fermín López, Ferran and new signings Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi as forward options along with academy prospects Ebrima Tunkara and Hamza Abdelkarim, but Flick clearly wants a true striker profile to replace Robert Lewandowski.
#deco #number
18 days ago
FC Barcelona will not play the final friendly of their British tour following the cancellation of the scheduled match against Preston North End.
The match, which was due to be played behind closed doors this Monday, has been called off by the English club because they did not have enough players available.
According to radio network SER, Preston proposed completing the squad with reserve-team players, but Barça refused to play under those new conditions.
The only match played on the tour was last Friday's 2-2 draw against Birmingham City, settled by a brace from Hamza Abdelkarim. Hansi Flick's side will return to Barcelona several hours earlier than planned.
The next fixture will come on Saturday, August 8, with a triangular tournament against Nottingham Forest (9:00pm) and Udinese (10:00pm). Before their league opener, the Blaugrana will also play the Joan Gamper Trophy against Al Ahly on August 19.
#Barcelona #august
The match, which was due to be played behind closed doors this Monday, has been called off by the English club because they did not have enough players available.
According to radio network SER, Preston proposed completing the squad with reserve-team players, but Barça refused to play under those new conditions.
The only match played on the tour was last Friday's 2-2 draw against Birmingham City, settled by a brace from Hamza Abdelkarim. Hansi Flick's side will return to Barcelona several hours earlier than planned.
The next fixture will come on Saturday, August 8, with a triangular tournament against Nottingham Forest (9:00pm) and Udinese (10:00pm). Before their league opener, the Blaugrana will also play the Joan Gamper Trophy against Al Ahly on August 19.
#Barcelona #august
20 days ago
Sean Strickland is almost ready.
It has been almost three months since the foul-mouthed Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion reclaimed the 185-pound **** le by defeating Khamzat Chimaev in a razor-close split decision at UFC 328 on Sat., May 9, 2026, inside Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
And apparently, fight fans have been bombarding Strickland with the same question:
When is he going to fight again?
Unfortunately, they are going to have to wait a little bit longer.
#middleweight
It has been almost three months since the foul-mouthed Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion reclaimed the 185-pound **** le by defeating Khamzat Chimaev in a razor-close split decision at UFC 328 on Sat., May 9, 2026, inside Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
And apparently, fight fans have been bombarding Strickland with the same question:
When is he going to fight again?
Unfortunately, they are going to have to wait a little bit longer.
#middleweight
21 days ago
Former UFC champs head to the wrestling mats for an international headliner.
Real American Freestyle announced on Thursday that past UFC middleweight ***** leholder Khamzat Chimaev is set to make his second appearance with the promotion to face former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in the main event of RAF Moscow. The event takes place Sept. 5 on streams exclusively on FOX Nation in the U.S., while other global broadcast details will be announced.
Chimaev had a successful RAF debut with a first-round pinfall win against Dillon Danis in the main event of RAF 10 in June. The match was heated as Danis appeared to attempt a choke on Chimaev after a takedown, and the aftermath led to an all-out brawl between the two teams. In a recent interview with RAF co-founder Chad Bronstein, he told MMA Fighting that Chimaev is expected to compete multiple times for the promotion before the year ends.
Woodley is already slated to compete at RAF 12 in August against Joaquin Buckley. "The Chosen One" seeks his first combat sports win in nearly eight years as he dropped his final four UFC bouts before heading over to the boxing world for a trio of fights — losing twice to Jake Paul, including a brutal knockout loss in their second meeting, and a TKO loss to Anderson Silva in his most recent contest this past December on the Paul vs. Joshua card.
#chimaev #Event #past #PROMOTION
Real American Freestyle announced on Thursday that past UFC middleweight ***** leholder Khamzat Chimaev is set to make his second appearance with the promotion to face former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in the main event of RAF Moscow. The event takes place Sept. 5 on streams exclusively on FOX Nation in the U.S., while other global broadcast details will be announced.
Chimaev had a successful RAF debut with a first-round pinfall win against Dillon Danis in the main event of RAF 10 in June. The match was heated as Danis appeared to attempt a choke on Chimaev after a takedown, and the aftermath led to an all-out brawl between the two teams. In a recent interview with RAF co-founder Chad Bronstein, he told MMA Fighting that Chimaev is expected to compete multiple times for the promotion before the year ends.
Woodley is already slated to compete at RAF 12 in August against Joaquin Buckley. "The Chosen One" seeks his first combat sports win in nearly eight years as he dropped his final four UFC bouts before heading over to the boxing world for a trio of fights — losing twice to Jake Paul, including a brutal knockout loss in their second meeting, and a TKO loss to Anderson Silva in his most recent contest this past December on the Paul vs. Joshua card.
#chimaev #Event #past #PROMOTION
23 days ago
Notts Outlaws maintained a perfect start to their One-Day Cup campaign with a comfortable victory over Leicestershire as Lancashire posted a second win in Group A with a victory over Kent.
Haseeb Hameed's side were following up comfortable wins against Somerset and Warwickshire in their opening two matches and a third was never in doubt against the Foxes at Trent Bridge.
After restricting the visitors to 199, Notts were never out of second gear to win by five wickets with 54 ****** remaining.
Foxes captain Stephen Eskinazi posted an unbeaten 93 from the top of the order, but his innings proved the exception to the rule as only one of his team-mates, Hamza Sheikh (35), made it past 20.
Joe Pockington, with career-best figures of 4-40, did the majority of the damage for the Notts attack, but Lyndon James and Brett Hutton both took 2-40 and Dillon Pennington was tidy for his 1-25.
#comfortable
Haseeb Hameed's side were following up comfortable wins against Somerset and Warwickshire in their opening two matches and a third was never in doubt against the Foxes at Trent Bridge.
After restricting the visitors to 199, Notts were never out of second gear to win by five wickets with 54 ****** remaining.
Foxes captain Stephen Eskinazi posted an unbeaten 93 from the top of the order, but his innings proved the exception to the rule as only one of his team-mates, Hamza Sheikh (35), made it past 20.
Joe Pockington, with career-best figures of 4-40, did the majority of the damage for the Notts attack, but Lyndon James and Brett Hutton both took 2-40 and Dillon Pennington was tidy for his 1-25.
#comfortable
23 days ago
NavajoStirling believes KhamzatChimaev is a one-dimensional fighter.
After Chimaev suffered the first loss of his professional career,the hype surrounding the former Ultimate Fighting Championship champion has dampened. Stirlingrecently called him a "one-trick pony" and wants Chimaev to move upto light heavyweight so they can fight.
While Stirling acknowledges that Chimaev would bring much attentionto the 205-pound division, the unbeaten Kiwi wants to expose how"Borz" isn't a well-rounded fighter.
"I think he's a bit of a one-trick pony," Stirling told Full SendMMA. "I would love to fight him. I want to test my theory againstsomeone like that. I would love for some bigger names to come tothe division that could bring some hype."
Chimaev was undefeated and a massive betting favorite going intohis first middleweight ***** le defense against SeanStrickland at UFC 328 this past May. However, he visibly gassed out after afailed takedown attempt in the second round and completelyabandoned his wrestling thereafter.
Strickland then out-landed Chimaev on the feet en route to amassive upset win via split decision. UFC CEO DanaWhite later claimed that Chimaev had discussed a move up tolight heavyweight in the immediate aftermath of his firstprofessional loss. However, he has since been repeatedly callingfor a rematch against Strickland.
Meanwhile, Stirling has racked up five UFC wins, with two finishes,since making his Octagon debut in 2024. He is now scheduled tofight JanBlachowicz on less than three weeks' notice at UFC Belgrade on Aug. 1 in Serbia.
#trick
After Chimaev suffered the first loss of his professional career,the hype surrounding the former Ultimate Fighting Championship champion has dampened. Stirlingrecently called him a "one-trick pony" and wants Chimaev to move upto light heavyweight so they can fight.
While Stirling acknowledges that Chimaev would bring much attentionto the 205-pound division, the unbeaten Kiwi wants to expose how"Borz" isn't a well-rounded fighter.
"I think he's a bit of a one-trick pony," Stirling told Full SendMMA. "I would love to fight him. I want to test my theory againstsomeone like that. I would love for some bigger names to come tothe division that could bring some hype."
Chimaev was undefeated and a massive betting favorite going intohis first middleweight ***** le defense against SeanStrickland at UFC 328 this past May. However, he visibly gassed out after afailed takedown attempt in the second round and completelyabandoned his wrestling thereafter.
Strickland then out-landed Chimaev on the feet en route to amassive upset win via split decision. UFC CEO DanaWhite later claimed that Chimaev had discussed a move up tolight heavyweight in the immediate aftermath of his firstprofessional loss. However, he has since been repeatedly callingfor a rematch against Strickland.
Meanwhile, Stirling has racked up five UFC wins, with two finishes,since making his Octagon debut in 2024. He is now scheduled tofight JanBlachowicz on less than three weeks' notice at UFC Belgrade on Aug. 1 in Serbia.
#trick
26 days ago
Barcelona took on Club Esportiu Europa in a friendly training match on Friday evening and came away with a 4-1 victory.
The two teams played behind closed doors, which means details are a little thin on the ground, but we do know Hansi Flick picked a very youthful team for the first half.
Here's a look at the team:
Barcelona starting XI: Wojciech Szczęsny; Hector Fort, Andreas Christensen, Gerard Martín, Jofre Torrents; Guille Fernández, Brian Fariñas; Roony Bardghji, Ibrahim Diarra, Hamza Abdelkarim and Shane Kluivert.
New signing Karim Adeyemi was present but didn't feature for Barcelona after only meeting up with his new team-mates for training for the first time today.
#team
The two teams played behind closed doors, which means details are a little thin on the ground, but we do know Hansi Flick picked a very youthful team for the first half.
Here's a look at the team:
Barcelona starting XI: Wojciech Szczęsny; Hector Fort, Andreas Christensen, Gerard Martín, Jofre Torrents; Guille Fernández, Brian Fariñas; Roony Bardghji, Ibrahim Diarra, Hamza Abdelkarim and Shane Kluivert.
New signing Karim Adeyemi was present but didn't feature for Barcelona after only meeting up with his new team-mates for training for the first time today.
#team
29 days ago
Anthony Joshua returns to the ring this weekend, as he boxes Kristian Prenga in a warm-up bout for his super-fight with Tyson Fury.
Joshua will face the Albanian, who is a relative unknown, in the Briton’s first fight since surviving a fatal car crash in December, which claimed the lives of two of his teammates.
That accident in Nigeria occurred 10 days after Joshua stopped YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Miami, a fight that “AJ” knows was not a comprehensive gateway to his all-British showdown with Fury.
So, 36-year-old Joshua (29-4, 26 KOs) will first face Prenga (20-1, 20 KOs), one night after Fury’s warm-up against Mariusz Wach. Joshua vs Fury is then due in late 2026, with a November date rumoured for Wembley Stadium – provided the fight takes place in the early hours of the morning, apparently.
Before then, on the Joshua vs Prenga undercard, British stars Hamzah Sheeraz and Josh Kelly will put their world **** les on the line. Here’s all you need to know:
#british #kristian
Joshua will face the Albanian, who is a relative unknown, in the Briton’s first fight since surviving a fatal car crash in December, which claimed the lives of two of his teammates.
That accident in Nigeria occurred 10 days after Joshua stopped YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Miami, a fight that “AJ” knows was not a comprehensive gateway to his all-British showdown with Fury.
So, 36-year-old Joshua (29-4, 26 KOs) will first face Prenga (20-1, 20 KOs), one night after Fury’s warm-up against Mariusz Wach. Joshua vs Fury is then due in late 2026, with a November date rumoured for Wembley Stadium – provided the fight takes place in the early hours of the morning, apparently.
Before then, on the Joshua vs Prenga undercard, British stars Hamzah Sheeraz and Josh Kelly will put their world **** les on the line. Here’s all you need to know:
#british #kristian
1 month ago
Welcome to Midnight Mania!
Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Conor McGregor versus … Machine Gun Kelly?!? MGK reignites feud, buries ‘F—k Liddell’: I’m just glad we’ve found a winnable matchup for The Mac.
UFC Oklahoma’s Dricus Du Plessis mocks ‘horrible’ Brendan Allen, slams ‘ridiculous’ Strickland-Khamzat rematch: I understand rebooking Strickland vs. Khamzat from a financial sense, but Nassourdine Imavov clearly deserves the next shot from a sporting perspective.
UFC parts ways with Michel Pereira following Shara Bullet loss in Baku: Michel Pereira hasn’t been fun to watch in a while now, but he also got hosed by the ref in his final UFC loss — that’s a rough pill to swallow.
Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Conor McGregor versus … Machine Gun Kelly?!? MGK reignites feud, buries ‘F—k Liddell’: I’m just glad we’ve found a winnable matchup for The Mac.
UFC Oklahoma’s Dricus Du Plessis mocks ‘horrible’ Brendan Allen, slams ‘ridiculous’ Strickland-Khamzat rematch: I understand rebooking Strickland vs. Khamzat from a financial sense, but Nassourdine Imavov clearly deserves the next shot from a sporting perspective.
UFC parts ways with Michel Pereira following Shara Bullet loss in Baku: Michel Pereira hasn’t been fun to watch in a while now, but he also got hosed by the ref in his final UFC loss — that’s a rough pill to swallow.
1 month ago
Two world-title fights have been added to the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s next bout, as the British heavyweight faces Kristian Prenga on 25 July.
Joshua will take on Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in a warm-up fight for his long-awaited clash with Tyson Fury, which will take place at an as-yet-unknown date – potentially at Wembley Stadium in London.
Joshua, 36, will fight Albanian Prenga one night after Fury’s own warm-up bout, a contest with Mariusz Wach in Thailand.
And Joshua vs Prenga has solid support in the form of two world-title fights at the Jeddah Superdome, as Hamzah Sheeraz and Josh Kelly star on the undercard.
Sheeraz, 27, will defend the WBO super-middleweight ***** le against Simon Zachenhuber, having won the vacant belt in his most-recent outing – a second-round stoppage of Alem Begic in May, on the undercard of Oleksandr Usyk’s victory over Rico Verhoeven at the pyramids of Giza in Egypt.
Joshua will take on Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in a warm-up fight for his long-awaited clash with Tyson Fury, which will take place at an as-yet-unknown date – potentially at Wembley Stadium in London.
Joshua, 36, will fight Albanian Prenga one night after Fury’s own warm-up bout, a contest with Mariusz Wach in Thailand.
And Joshua vs Prenga has solid support in the form of two world-title fights at the Jeddah Superdome, as Hamzah Sheeraz and Josh Kelly star on the undercard.
Sheeraz, 27, will defend the WBO super-middleweight ***** le against Simon Zachenhuber, having won the vacant belt in his most-recent outing – a second-round stoppage of Alem Begic in May, on the undercard of Oleksandr Usyk’s victory over Rico Verhoeven at the pyramids of Giza in Egypt.
1 month ago
Check out this week's "Spinning Back Clique," MMA Junkie's weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts.
This week's panel of Brian "Goze" Garcia, Dan Tom and Danny Segura will join host "Gorgeous" George Garcia live at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) to discuss and debate the following topics:
It wasn't the busiest week in MMA, but things still happened, and we're here to cover it. From Khamzat Chimaev's call for Sean Strickland to sign up for the rematch, to Umar Nurmagomedov's new fight at UFC Shanghai, we discuss the biggest headlines and go over the notable bookings of this past week.
Conor McGregor is finally back. After five long years, "The Notorious" returns to the cage in the main event of Saturday's UFC 329 in a rematch against Max Holloway. Who will win? Where could a win take McGregor's career? Could the Irishman be back in a **** le bout? For the bulk of the show, we discuss all things UFC 329, including McGregor's return vs. Holloway, and other key action from the card.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Spinning Back Clique: McGregor's comeback vs. Holloway at UFC 329
This week's panel of Brian "Goze" Garcia, Dan Tom and Danny Segura will join host "Gorgeous" George Garcia live at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) to discuss and debate the following topics:
It wasn't the busiest week in MMA, but things still happened, and we're here to cover it. From Khamzat Chimaev's call for Sean Strickland to sign up for the rematch, to Umar Nurmagomedov's new fight at UFC Shanghai, we discuss the biggest headlines and go over the notable bookings of this past week.
Conor McGregor is finally back. After five long years, "The Notorious" returns to the cage in the main event of Saturday's UFC 329 in a rematch against Max Holloway. Who will win? Where could a win take McGregor's career? Could the Irishman be back in a **** le bout? For the bulk of the show, we discuss all things UFC 329, including McGregor's return vs. Holloway, and other key action from the card.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Spinning Back Clique: McGregor's comeback vs. Holloway at UFC 329
2 months ago
Barcelona youngster Hamza Abdelkarim is part of an Egypt team celebrating making it through to the last 16 of World Cup 2026 and a date with defending champions Argentina.
Egypt beat Australia on penalties to make it through, with the Barcelona youngster appearing off the bench for the Pharoahs.
Speaking afterwards, Abdelkarim admitted he was thrilled and revealed how he's learning from team-mate Mo Salah.
"It's a fantastic feeling to qualify, and the entire nation is celebrating," he told reporters. "I am learning and improving every single day, whether during training sessions or in matches.
"Salah has been incredibly supportive since day one, constantly sharing his vast experience with everyone. I try to absorb as much as I can from him; his career is truly legendary, and sharing the pitch with him is a dream come true."
Egypt beat Australia on penalties to make it through, with the Barcelona youngster appearing off the bench for the Pharoahs.
Speaking afterwards, Abdelkarim admitted he was thrilled and revealed how he's learning from team-mate Mo Salah.
"It's a fantastic feeling to qualify, and the entire nation is celebrating," he told reporters. "I am learning and improving every single day, whether during training sessions or in matches.
"Salah has been incredibly supportive since day one, constantly sharing his vast experience with everyone. I try to absorb as much as I can from him; his career is truly legendary, and sharing the pitch with him is a dream come true."
2 months ago
Ahead of Ian Garry'stitle fight against IslamMakhachev, DanielCormier has weighed in on the Irishman's mindset.
Garry is confident about beating Makhachev and recently predicted alate stoppage when they square off in the main event of UFC 330at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Aug. 15. Cormier opinedthat this approach could spell trouble for "The Future."
Cormier isn't a fan of Garry wanting to show off all his skills inevery aspect of MMA before finding a late finish. The UFC Hall ofFamer said on his YouTube channel:
"Sometimes, a person is misguided in their thoughts, and whenthey're misguided in their thoughts, they set themselves up for avery, very bad night or a bad result. I'm not saying Ian Garrycannot beat Islam Makhachev. What I'm saying is you've got to takethat as it comes. You can't try to say, 'I want to beat the No. 1pound-for-pound fighter in the world in a certain round because Idon't want it to be a fluke.' If you win, it does not matter howyou win."
The former two-division champion claims that it shouldn't matter toa fighter if others consider their victory a fluke. All thatmatters is the result, whether it comes in the opening round or thefifth. He then encouraged Garry to let go of pre-fightpredictions.
"I would encourage him to let go of the idea that you want to callyour shot, and you call your shot later in the fight so that peopledon't have an opinion of what happened. It doesn't matter whathappens if you beat the best fighter in the world across all weightclasses, pound-for-pound. It doesn't matter how you win. It onlymatters that you win. And if Ian Garry wins by a fast knockout, ifIan Garry wins by submission, or if Ian Garry wins by decision, itdoesn't matter."
Garry is a sizable betting underdog heading into the Makhachevfight. However, the last two men's championship bouts in theUltimate Fighting Championship have resulted in upsets, withSeanStrickland beating KhamzatChimaev at UFC 328and JustinGaethje defeating IliaTopuria at UFC Freedom 250.
Garry is confident about beating Makhachev and recently predicted alate stoppage when they square off in the main event of UFC 330at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Aug. 15. Cormier opinedthat this approach could spell trouble for "The Future."
Cormier isn't a fan of Garry wanting to show off all his skills inevery aspect of MMA before finding a late finish. The UFC Hall ofFamer said on his YouTube channel:
"Sometimes, a person is misguided in their thoughts, and whenthey're misguided in their thoughts, they set themselves up for avery, very bad night or a bad result. I'm not saying Ian Garrycannot beat Islam Makhachev. What I'm saying is you've got to takethat as it comes. You can't try to say, 'I want to beat the No. 1pound-for-pound fighter in the world in a certain round because Idon't want it to be a fluke.' If you win, it does not matter howyou win."
The former two-division champion claims that it shouldn't matter toa fighter if others consider their victory a fluke. All thatmatters is the result, whether it comes in the opening round or thefifth. He then encouraged Garry to let go of pre-fightpredictions.
"I would encourage him to let go of the idea that you want to callyour shot, and you call your shot later in the fight so that peopledon't have an opinion of what happened. It doesn't matter whathappens if you beat the best fighter in the world across all weightclasses, pound-for-pound. It doesn't matter how you win. It onlymatters that you win. And if Ian Garry wins by a fast knockout, ifIan Garry wins by submission, or if Ian Garry wins by decision, itdoesn't matter."
Garry is a sizable betting underdog heading into the Makhachevfight. However, the last two men's championship bouts in theUltimate Fighting Championship have resulted in upsets, withSeanStrickland beating KhamzatChimaev at UFC 328and JustinGaethje defeating IliaTopuria at UFC Freedom 250.
2 months ago
IanGarry is drawing inspiration from SeanStrickland ahead of his maiden **** le bid in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Garry (17-1) believes he can pull off an upset and emergevictorious when he takes on welterweight champion IslamMakhachev (28-1) in the main event of UFC 330at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Aug. 15. The Irishman ishigh in confidence, especially considering the last two numberedevents ended in big upsets.
Garry questions those who aren't giving him a chance againstMakhachev and points to Strickland's win over the previouslyunbeaten KhamzatChimaev at UFC328.
"If people think when Sean Strickland goes out and beats KhamzatChimaev and upsets the apple cart, and no one expected, no one cansit here and think that it's impossible that I can beat IslamMakhachev," He told Paul Browne.
"The Future" added that he's a far more well-rounded fighter thanStrickland and that the combination of his skills and intelligencewill be challenging for Makhachev to handle.
"If anything, I'm a far more dangerous threat. I'm far morecomplete and I have way, way, way more ways of winning that fight.I am the most dangerous opponent for Islam Makhachev, and it's myjob to go out and prove that. My mindset, my vision, and my fightIQ… Three things that can't be taught. You either have them or youdon't."
Garry is coming off decision wins over former champion BelalMuhammad and Carlos Prates, while Makhachev won the welterweighttitle by beating JackDella Maddalena. Furthermore, while the former is motivated byrecent underdog victories, the latter is looking to surpassAndersonSilva by breaking the record for most consecutive UFC wins.
Garry (17-1) believes he can pull off an upset and emergevictorious when he takes on welterweight champion IslamMakhachev (28-1) in the main event of UFC 330at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Aug. 15. The Irishman ishigh in confidence, especially considering the last two numberedevents ended in big upsets.
Garry questions those who aren't giving him a chance againstMakhachev and points to Strickland's win over the previouslyunbeaten KhamzatChimaev at UFC328.
"If people think when Sean Strickland goes out and beats KhamzatChimaev and upsets the apple cart, and no one expected, no one cansit here and think that it's impossible that I can beat IslamMakhachev," He told Paul Browne.
"The Future" added that he's a far more well-rounded fighter thanStrickland and that the combination of his skills and intelligencewill be challenging for Makhachev to handle.
"If anything, I'm a far more dangerous threat. I'm far morecomplete and I have way, way, way more ways of winning that fight.I am the most dangerous opponent for Islam Makhachev, and it's myjob to go out and prove that. My mindset, my vision, and my fightIQ… Three things that can't be taught. You either have them or youdon't."
Garry is coming off decision wins over former champion BelalMuhammad and Carlos Prates, while Makhachev won the welterweighttitle by beating JackDella Maddalena. Furthermore, while the former is motivated byrecent underdog victories, the latter is looking to surpassAndersonSilva by breaking the record for most consecutive UFC wins.
2 months ago
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland believes a fight between him and Johnny Eblen is inevitable.
Strickland (31-7 MMA, 18-7 UFC) upset Khamzat Chimaev to become a two-time 185-pound champion at UFC 328 in May. He continuously touts one of his main training partners at Xtreme Couture, Eblen, as one of the best fighters in the world and expects their paths to cross some day.
Eblen (17-1) is currently a PFL fighter and will look to reclaim his belt after suffering a come-from-behind submission loss to Costello van Steenis at PFL Africa 1 last July.
"First session done with Johnny, this guy is a savage," Strickland said on his Instagram story (h/t Championship Rounds). "This guy is going to win the belt, he's going to the UFC, he's going to get one fight, and then we're going to fight for the belt. And I don't know who's going to f*cking win, but we're going to f*cking fight."
Eblen was slated to things back with van Steenis (18-3) in the main event of PFL Austin on July 18 at Moody Center in Austin, Texas, but he'll instead meet Impa Kasanganay for the interim **** le after van Steenis withdrew because of an injury.
Strickland (31-7 MMA, 18-7 UFC) upset Khamzat Chimaev to become a two-time 185-pound champion at UFC 328 in May. He continuously touts one of his main training partners at Xtreme Couture, Eblen, as one of the best fighters in the world and expects their paths to cross some day.
Eblen (17-1) is currently a PFL fighter and will look to reclaim his belt after suffering a come-from-behind submission loss to Costello van Steenis at PFL Africa 1 last July.
"First session done with Johnny, this guy is a savage," Strickland said on his Instagram story (h/t Championship Rounds). "This guy is going to win the belt, he's going to the UFC, he's going to get one fight, and then we're going to fight for the belt. And I don't know who's going to f*cking win, but we're going to f*cking fight."
Eblen was slated to things back with van Steenis (18-3) in the main event of PFL Austin on July 18 at Moody Center in Austin, Texas, but he'll instead meet Impa Kasanganay for the interim **** le after van Steenis withdrew because of an injury.
2 months ago
Khamzat Chimaev made the walk to the octagon inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on May 9 as the undefeated middleweight champion of the world. He faced former training partner and former 185-pound ****** leholder Sean Strickland in the UFC 328 main event.
Chimaev entered his first ****** le defense as the betting favorite but left the cage with the first L on his record and without the middleweight belt. Strickland recaptured the championship via split decision. After the loss, "Borz" told UFC CEO Dana White that he would not fight at 185 pounds again and would be moving up to the light heavyweight division. He's since changed his mind.
Recently, Chimaev has been lobbying for an immediate rematch. In a social media post, he accused the champion of running from one.
"Accept the fight, don't run, I'll beat you anyway, The sooner this happens, the easier it will be to breathe SStricklandMMA," Chimaev wrote on X.
Strickland shut down talks of an immediate rematch backstage following the fight. If Chimaev wants a rematch, Strickland believes he should have to earn it.
Chimaev entered his first ****** le defense as the betting favorite but left the cage with the first L on his record and without the middleweight belt. Strickland recaptured the championship via split decision. After the loss, "Borz" told UFC CEO Dana White that he would not fight at 185 pounds again and would be moving up to the light heavyweight division. He's since changed his mind.
Recently, Chimaev has been lobbying for an immediate rematch. In a social media post, he accused the champion of running from one.
"Accept the fight, don't run, I'll beat you anyway, The sooner this happens, the easier it will be to breathe SStricklandMMA," Chimaev wrote on X.
Strickland shut down talks of an immediate rematch backstage following the fight. If Chimaev wants a rematch, Strickland believes he should have to earn it.
2 months ago
Anthony Hernandez is training with Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight champ Sean Strickland ahead of his headlining bout at UFC Fight Night 285. Hernandez will be looking to return to victorious ways after his win streak was snapped by Strickland in February 2026.
While Strickland went on to claim UFC gold in his next fight against Khamzat Chimaev, Hernandez is scheduled to lock horns with Gregory Rodrigues in Sacramento, California, in August.
Hernandez posted a photo on Instagram following his training session with Strickland. He captioned his post, “Thank you guys for welcoming me in. Appreciate the tips and tricks.”
Strickland then acknowledged the post with a comment, which read, “6 weeks of fun!”
Hernandez’s eight-fight win streak came to a screeching halt earlier this year in Houston, where he was finished in the third round via TKO. Despite the pre-fight tension between “Fluffy” and Strickland, they shared a wholesome moment after the bout, which seemingly paved the way for them to train together.
Currently ranked No. 6 in the UFC middleweight division, Hernandez will take on Rodrigues, who holds the No. 12 spot, next. Meanwhile, Strickland's first ***** le defense could come against Chimaev or Nassourdine Imavov, two middleweights he’s already beaten.
While Strickland went on to claim UFC gold in his next fight against Khamzat Chimaev, Hernandez is scheduled to lock horns with Gregory Rodrigues in Sacramento, California, in August.
Hernandez posted a photo on Instagram following his training session with Strickland. He captioned his post, “Thank you guys for welcoming me in. Appreciate the tips and tricks.”
Strickland then acknowledged the post with a comment, which read, “6 weeks of fun!”
Hernandez’s eight-fight win streak came to a screeching halt earlier this year in Houston, where he was finished in the third round via TKO. Despite the pre-fight tension between “Fluffy” and Strickland, they shared a wholesome moment after the bout, which seemingly paved the way for them to train together.
Currently ranked No. 6 in the UFC middleweight division, Hernandez will take on Rodrigues, who holds the No. 12 spot, next. Meanwhile, Strickland's first ***** le defense could come against Chimaev or Nassourdine Imavov, two middleweights he’s already beaten.
