Fights
“Champions from Russia are not profitable now, and the UFC looks at things from a business point of view” – Shabliy
Russian Bellator fighter Alexander Shabliy believes that in the fight for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title between Magomed Ankalaev and Pole Jan Blachowicz, which ended in a draw, the victory should have been given to the Russian.
The fight took place as part of the UFC 282 tournament in Las Vegas and lasted all five rounds. The judges did not give victory to any of the fighters.
– Of course, Magomed won. I saw that he confidently took the third, fourth and fifth rounds. I didn’t see any chance for Blachowicz to win in this fight. All the world’s largest publications, with the exception of Sherdog, gave the victory to Ankalaev. I am not an expert, but authoritative and world-renowned publications give the victory to Magomed.
It can be assumed that now champions from Russia are unprofitable for the UFC, but at the same time, Islam Makhachev represents Russia and is a rather popular and rated guy. As for Magomed, he shows everything in battles and proves it, and the UFC should make him popular. Blachowicz would be a better option for them. If the fight had been closer, they would have given the victory to him, as it was in the fight of Petr Yan (with O’Malley – Approx. ed.).
Champions from Russia are now unprofitable, and the UFC looks at things from a business point of view. They are not ready to bet on Russian fighters, but there is no getting away from the Russians. There are too many of our fighters and they are declaring themselves louder and louder. I think that Magomed does not need to finish and be disappointed. I think he has excellent chances to beat Glover Teixeira and everyone else, — quotes Shablia Metaratings.ru.
- “I said that I no longer want to fight in Las Vegas because of refereeing, it was not about the UFC” – Ankalaev
- “It’s time for the UFC to change judges, this is no good anymore” – UFC fighter Alekseev about the fight between Ankalaev and Blakhovitch
- “Everyone knows who the real champion is. Give me time” – Prochazka about the duel between Ankalaev and Blachowicz
Source: Sportbox
World heavyweight champion (over 90.7 kg), Ukrainian Alexander Usik He will attend the World Sports Summit to be held in Dubai (UAE) between 29-30 December.
According to the organizers, the boxer will act as a speaker and guest on the theme “Warrior-poet: in the mind of Alexander Usik.”
Usik’s speech will be moderated by renowned speaker Nick Santonastasso, who has worked with the Ukrainian on several occasions: “I am grateful for the opportunity. I look forward to the chance to reveal all the treasures of a boxing legend.”
Many important names will attend the summit: football players Rio Ferdinand, Peter Crouch, Ronaldo, Roberto Baggio, Alessandro Del Piero, Andres Iniesta, former world champions Manny Pacquiao (boxing) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (UFC), tennis player Novak Djokovic.
Usik last appeared in the ring in July 2025, when he knocked out British boxer Daniel Dubois in the fifth round. Next year, the Ukrainian representative is expected to meet with former world champion American Deontay Wilder.
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Former world heavyweight champion (over 90.7 kg), American Deontay Wilder (44-4-1, 43 KOs) shared his expectations for the upcoming fight against WBC, WBA and IBF titleholder Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs).
“You know my next opponent. Usyk challenged me to a fight. He said he wanted to meet me in the ring. I accepted the challenge. “I push horses” and “I feel it, I feel it hard.”
What’s my plan? Be smart, be faster, use my agility, be tough, get in the ring and knock him out. I am known for my strength, I need to show it. “I’ve been through a tough journey in my life, but I’m back and ready to beat Usyk,” Wilder said.
The American had 49 fights in the professional ring and won 44 victories (43 of them ahead of schedule). In June, Wilder knocked out his compatriot Tyrell Herndon, ending his two defeats in 2023 and 2024.
Usyk last appeared in the ring in July, when he stopped Briton Daniel Dubois. The Ukrainian became the absolute world champion but lost a title by refusing to defend his WBO belt in October.
Source: Sport UA
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Absolute world champion in the second lightweight category Naoya Inoue After beating David, Picasso commented on his place in the pound-for-pound rankings.
Inoue said, “Yes Usyk came to watch my fight. But I should have done much better in the fight. So I won’t say anything about the P4P rankings, I will do much better next time.”
On Saturday, December 27, a large-scale Ring V boxing night was held at the Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). The main event of the show was the fight for the title of absolute world champion, where Japanese star Naoya Inoue and Mexican rival Alan David Picasso fought. The Japanese boxer managed to win a convincing victory – the fight went through all 12 rounds.
Source: Sport UA
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