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Monson: “The USA is a rogue state that doesn’t care about anyone. No American athlete will be punished for the government’s actions.”
The United States does not respect international law, but not a single American athlete will ever be punished for the actions of the government of this country, Russian MMA fighter Jeff Monson told Match TV.
In early January, the US military launched a large-scale attack on Venezuela, and the President of the South American state, Nicolas Maduro, was captured and taken out of the country.
On Tuesday, the IOC press service told Match TV that the organization cannot directly interfere in political issues and conflicts between countries.
— How to evaluate US actions in Venezuela? And why doesn’t the sports world react?
“The United States has no respect for international law, and now they are stealing oil from another country and kidnapping a democratically elected president. What more can be said? This is a rogue state that doesn’t care about anyone. Of course, there are no sanctions against the United States or its athletes, since they control all international sports committees, including the IOC. “No American athlete will ever be punished for actions taken by his government,” Monson told Match TV.
In 2018, Monson received Russian citizenship, and in May 2023 he renounced American citizenship.
Source: Sportbox
Tyson Fury’s manager Spencer Brown He shared a striking statement after the Briton’s rematch with Alexander Usik. According to the official, the manager of Ukrainian champion Egis Klimas admitted in a private conversation that the fight was extremely even and the Englishman probably won.
“I met with Usik’s manager” [Эгисом Климасом]and he told me they lost the fight, reporting: “It was an incredibly close fight. You may have covered that,” Brown said.
On the night of December 21, 2025, a rematch for the title of world heavyweight champion according to WBC, WBA, WBO (and also IBO) took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Oleksandr Usyk managed to defend his title – he won by unanimous decision against Tyson Fury – 116-112, 116-112, 116-112!
Source: Sport UA
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“I’m not young anymore, it’s difficult to constantly lose weight.” Makhachev said that he does not plan to return to the lightweight division
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev said on Match TV that he has no plans to return to the lightweight category.
Makhachev finished 2025 in first place in the UFC rankings, regardless of division. The Russian topped the P4P rankings in mid-November after defeating Australian Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title at UFC 322 in New York. He became the first fighter from Russia and the 11th in the history of the promotion to win two championship belts. Prior to this, the Russian vacated the title of champion of the organization in the lightweight division, which is now held by Ilia Topuria.
— How did you prepare for the fight against Della Maddalena?
“It was the hardest training camp of my career because I worked a lot with weights and gained muscle mass. It was necessary not only to gain fat and extra pounds, but to gain high-quality muscle mass in order to feel comfortable at this weight. Because of this, preparation began long ago – I worked in the gym for more than three months, then there was a lot of sparring and wrestling. The camp turned out to be big and heavy.
— You feel very comfortable at this weight…
– I think yes. I’m tired of trying to gain weight and have already gained it. It will be very difficult to go back.
—Are you not planning to return?
– No. I’m not young anymore, it’s difficult to constantly lose weight. “I will most likely end my career in the category up to 77 kg,” Makhachev said on the air of the “Everyone for the Match!” program. on Match TV.
34-year-old Makhachev has 28 victories and one defeat in mixed martial arts.
Live broadcasts of UFC tournaments can be seen on the Match TV and Match! Fighter”, as well as on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
Source: Sportbox
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev told Match TV how he was greeted in Dagestan after defeating Australian Jack Della Maddalena in the title fight.
Makhachev finished 2025 in first place in the UFC rankings, regardless of weight categories. The Russian topped the P4P rankings in mid-November after defeating Della Maddalena for the welterweight title at UFC 322 in New York. He became the first fighter from Russia and the 11th in the history of the promotion to win two championship belts. Prior to this, the Russian vacated the title of champion of the organization in the lightweight division, which is now held by Ilia Topuria.
— How were you greeted at home with belts?
– In a special way. There were a lot of people and guests. We rented a banquet hall and organized a small event so everyone could see each other and take pictures with the belt. We were met very well,” Makhachev said on the air of the “Everyone for the Match!” program. on Match TV.
34-year-old Makhachev has 28 victories and one defeat in mixed martial arts.
Live broadcasts of UFC tournaments can be seen on the Match TV and Match! Fighter”, as well as on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
Source: Sportbox
Yulia Starodubtseva – Despina Papamikhail. Watch online. Live broadcast
Coach: “Usik’s team said that Alexander lost this fight”
“I’m not young anymore, it’s difficult to constantly lose weight.” Makhachev said that he does not plan to return to the lightweight division
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