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
Arman Tsarukyan / Photo: © Chris Unger / Contributor / UFC / Gettyimages.ru
Russian UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan said that he will give his compatriot Sharabutdin Magomedov, nicknamed Shara Bullet, an apartment in Yerevan if he defeats him in a grappling fight.
The fight is scheduled for December 30 and should take place in Yerevan.
“If Shara wins against me, then I will personally give him an apartment in Yerevan,” Tsarukyan said in a video published on the Red Corner MMA page on the X social network.
Tsarukyan defeated New Zealander Dan Hooker by submission in the second round at UFC Fight Night 265 in November 2025. He has 23 wins and three losses in MMA.
Middleweight Magomedov fought his last fight in July 2025 at the UFC on ABC 9 tournament, defeating Canadian Marc-Andre Barrio by unanimous decision. The Russian has 16 wins and one loss.
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Source: Sportbox
The injuries received by British boxer Anthony Joshua in a road accident in Nigeria turned out to be more serious than expected, and the British boxer’s future career is in question, reports the Daily Mail.
On Monday, on a section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the Lexus SUV Joshua was in collided with a stationary truck. It was reported that the 36-year-old boxer, who was sitting behind the driver, received minor injuries and was hospitalized.
Promotion company Matchroom Boxing later said two of Joshua’s friends and team members, Sina Gami and Latifah Ayodele, died as a result of the accident.
“Joshua’s condition is stable and he will remain in the hospital under observation,” the organization said in a statement.
However, the media, citing sources close to the fighter, note that Joshua’s injuries were more serious than previously reported. It is assumed that the athlete injured his ribs and knee, and also suffered psychological trauma.
Olympic champion Joshua defeated American blogger Jake Paul in a fight in Miami on December 19. In total, he has 29 victories and four defeats in the professional ring.
Source: Sportbox
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Every day at 9 am, Ukrainians commemorate the people who lost their lives in the Russia-Ukraine war. Today Sport.ua recalls that 21-year-old Thai boxing master Vladislav Vakulenko, a very positive person, had great potential in the ring, but with the beginning of a full-scale invasion he decided to defend Ukraine. The fighter died exactly three years ago, on December 30, 2022, while conducting a combat mission near Bakhmut in the Donetsk region.
Vladislav was born in Kiev and has been involved with sports since his childhood. Just six months before his tragic death, he received a diploma from the National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine and dreamed of major competitions, medals and training future champions. In parallel with his studies, Vladislav trained in Muay Thai. The man hoped to return to training in the gym after the war.
Vladislav Vakulenko took up arms immediately after the Muscovites’ large-scale occupation of his territory. “We live with war! I understand that we live in a historical time when there are real brave comrades nearby, whose soul and body are eager for war… This is a time when you will remain a hero or die a hero,” he wrote on social networks.
His friends and coach remember Vlad as a man of light. He always smiled, joked, supported others, was a master of inspiration, did not make excuses, did not back down from difficulties. The friend wrote: “You’ve done more at this age than some have done in 50 or 60 years.” And Vlad’s mentor, Stanislav Voiten, recalls: “He did his best in training, gave his life in the fight against the invader. I am proud to have known him.”
Source: Sport UA
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