Video – Idris Abdurashitov’s stunning head kick knockout in boxing leads to controversial DQ

Video - Idris Abdurashitov's stunning head kick knockout in boxing leads to controversial DQONE Championship prospect, Idris Abdurashitov was disqualified over the weekend in his return to action in a professional boxing…

Video - Idris Abdurashitov's stunning head kick knockout in boxing leads to controversial DQ

ONE Championship prospect, Idris Abdurashitov was disqualified over the weekend in his return to action in a professional boxing match against opponent, Bagher Faraji, after knocking out the Iranian puncher with a devastating high-kick.

Abdurashitov, 21, who boasts an unbeaten 4-0 mixed martial arts record, competes under the banner of Singapore-based promotion, ONE Championship — most recently competing in September.

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Landing a second round stoppage win over Kazakbai Tilenov, Abdurashitov added the stoppage to a 100 percent winning and finishing run over the trio of Mikhail Sarkisyan, Ismail Elbek, and Khuseyn Aslakhanov.

Idris Abdurashitov lands high-kick knockout in boxing match, leads to DQ loss

However, over the course of the weekend, Abdurashitov was disqualified after he landed a stunning high-kick against Faraji in their professional boxing match, knocking out the Iran boxer with a scary stoppage.

“Undefeated ONE featherweight Idris Abdurashitov was disqualified yesterday for knocking out his opponent (Bagher Faraji) with a head kick during a boxing match,” Caposa posted on X.

And on his official Instagram account, Abdurashitov claimed he had been banned for life from boxing for his actions, appearing to notably highlight his indisreaction.

“So he debuted in professional boxing,” Idris Abdurashitov posted on his Instagram account. “And disqualification for life, this kick with the leg I threw away with a machine gun!!”

Diana Belbita fires back at fans over ‘Disgusting’ comments on social media post

Diana Belbita fires back at fans over ‘Disgusting’ comments on social media postUFC strawweight contender, Diane Belbita has hit out at users on social media after receiving “disgusting” comments on pictures…

Diana Belbita fires back at fans over ‘Disgusting’ comments on social media post

UFC strawweight contender, Diane Belbita has hit out at users on social media after receiving “disgusting” comments on pictures of herself shared online, urging commentors and user to refrain from thinking about “sex” all the time.

Belbita, a strawweight contender under the banner of the UFC, most recently featured in a rematch against Liverpool grappler, Molly McCann, suffering a buzzer-beating opening round armbar submission loss to the former after a prior decision loss to former title challenger, Karolina Kowalkiewicz.

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And sidelined since then, Romania native, Diana Belbita has yet to book her next outing inside the Octagon — having previously turned in notable wins over the likes of Hannah Goldy and Maria Oliveira during her time in the promotion.

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On social media this week, former KSW championship challenger, Diana Belbita hit out at comments and their commentors on her platform accusing them of sexualising her content and labelling users as “disgusting.

Diana Belbita hits out at fans over “disgusting” comments aimed at her

“Some people should stop thinking so much about sex,” Diane Belbita posted on her official X account. “I posted a picture today (on IG and X), full clothes on. I posted it because I was wearing some Akatsuki-themed clothes.”

“But some comments are disgusting,” Diana Belbita explained. “STOP! Just Stop! Scroll over my posts without commenting dirty stuff.”

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Earlier this year, Diana Belbita revealed a bizarre request from a fan on hers on social media — with the user in question, named Dan, requesting that the strawweight challenger “cause pain” to him in numerous ways.

Hi there!

I am 52 years old, live in Florida, and am an admirer of women who are physically strong and who can fight. I seek a unique experience…

I am looking for a female fighter who is willing to lock me in a room and overpower me in a fight while torturing me and inflicting some serious pain. I’m not looking to get hurt or hospitalized but I am looking to experience some very severe pain delivered by a woman who knows how to fight.

You must be willing to:

– Cause several pain in numerous ways (mostly grappling but also striking)
– Let me fight back – so you must be confident u can win (I am 5’9” 170lbs)
– Choke me unconscious 2-3 times (possibly more). You can use legs or arms or switch it around.
– Continue hurting me even if the match is very one sided and I am begging for mercy
– Strike my body repeatedly and bruise me all over the torso area
– Strike me in the groin repeatedly
– Use physical force to prevent me from leaving the room early
– Let me film how you tortured me (for my own use only)

If you are qualified and interested in doing this with me, I can offer you $1000 for you to torture me for 90 minutes (split into two 45-minute sessions) as well as cover your round trip air travel to Florida and hotel expense (1 night), if needed.

This is not a joke and I hope it’s not insulting – I have tremendous admiration for female fighters and it’s something I could never do it myself. Some guys like to receive pain with whips and chains. I am kind of like that but prefer kicks, punches, chokes and armbars so I am hoping we can have a mutually beneficial arrangement:

Please email me back and let me know if you might be interested in doing this with me. At least maybe talk to me on the phone for 10 minutes before you say “no” – I’m happy to answer any questions you might have… I am looking to do this in December or January. If we are a good fit for this, we can possibly do this multiple times a year!

Thank you in advance!

Dan

Chael Sonnen chooses Pereira over Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones as top heavyweight, Cormier responds: ‘You’ve lost your mind’

Chael Sonnen chooses Pereira over Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones as top heavyweight, Cormier responds: 'You've lost your mind'Despite his successful return to mixed martial arts over the course of the weekend, Francis Ngannou has been struck…

Chael Sonnen chooses Pereira over Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones as top heavyweight, Cormier responds: 'You've lost your mind'

Despite his successful return to mixed martial arts over the course of the weekend, Francis Ngannou has been struck out of the list as the best heavyweight currently — according to Chael Sonnen, who picks light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira to take that crown.

Ngannou, a former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, snapped a two-year-plus hiatus from mixed martial arts over the course of the weekend, winning the PFL super fight championship with an impressive first round ground strikes KO win over Brazilian phenom, Renan Ferreira.

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And as for Pereira, the former undisputed middleweight titleholder and current light heavyweight champion, most recently featured in the main event of UFC 307, turning in a brutal fourth round knockout win over challenger, Khalil Rountree with a bloody display in the pair’s back-and-forth showdown.

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Alex Pereira picked as best heavyweight in the world by Chael Sonnen

And long-linked with a massive move to the heavyweight limit in a bid to become a three-weight champion, Pereira, who has yet to make good on a leap to the weight class, can already hold the moniker as best heavyweight fighter on the planet — beating out both Ngannou and current champion, Jon Jones, according to Chael Sonnen.

Conor McGregor: Alex Pereira is UFC's pound-For-Pound #1, poses serious threat to Jon Jones

“I’m going to ride with Alex Pereira,” Chael Sonnen said on Good Guy/Bad Guy. “Our heavyweight champion that we’re discussing (Francis Ngannou) has fought one time in three years, our other heavyweight champion has fought one time in four years and only once in the division. So for me to pick a guy that’s only threatened to come to the division is not as crazy as you think. I don’t think those guys can strike with him.”

Reacting to Sonnen’s claims, former two-weight champion, Cormier claimed the former title challenger was “crazy” for picking Pereira as the best heavyweight fighter on the planet right now.

“You’re going crazy,” Cormier explained. “You have lost your mind. Dude, that double leg Francis (Ngannou) shot that day [against Renan Ferreira] might take Alex down because he’s so big. I don’t believe he’s the best heavyweight — I think the best heavyweight is Tom Aspinall, still.

Ilia Topuria respects Khabib, takes shots at Islam Makhachev’s ‘Steroid-Using’ team

Ilia Topuria respects Khabib, takes shots at Islam Makhachev’s 'Steroid-Using' teamAhead of his return at UFC 308 this weekend, Ilia Topuria has admitted that while he respects former lightweight…

Ilia Topuria respects Khabib, takes shots at Islam Makhachev’s 'Steroid-Using' team

Ahead of his return at UFC 308 this weekend, Ilia Topuria has admitted that while he respects former lightweight kingpin, Khabib Nurmagomedov — believes that certain members of his and Islam Makhachev’s team are clearly using steroids as well as accusing them of “cheating.

Topuria, the current undisputed featherweight champion, is slated to headline UFC 308 this weekend in Abu Dhabi, taking on former undisputed titleholder and current symbolic BMF gold holder, Max Holloway.

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Winning the crown back in February, unbeaten striking ace, Topuria stopped common-foe, Alexander Volkanovski with a thunderous second round knockout win to clinch the undisputed 145lbs title in Anaheim, California.

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And vowing to make the move to the lightweight limit in the future, Topuria has welcomed the chance to take on pound-for-pound number one, Makhachev in a future super fight — as soon as next year, leading to a response from the Russian who urged him to first concentrate on his pairing with Hawaiian star Holloway first.

Ilia Topuria takes aim at Islam Makhachev and his teammates

Sharing his thoughts on Makhachev and his team — as well as Hall of Fame inductee, Nurmagomedov, Georgian-Spaniard finisher, Topuria admitted that while he respected the retired sambo specialist, he had some choice words for Makhachev and his teammates.

Ilia Topuria eyes biggest fight in history against Conor McGregor in UFC Spain debut
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“Look, one thing I respect about Khabib (Nurmagomedov), the guy is really super respectful,” Ilia Topuria told Eurosport Spain during a recent interview ahead of UFC 308. “He never says anything about anybody, people talk a lot, he never says anything about anybody.”

“I’ve mentioned Islam (Makhachev) and all the cousins come out,” Ilia Topuria explained. “They have never knocked anyone out, they get caught using steroids, they are super cheaters and suddenly they jump.The only thing it tells me is that they have a damaged nervous system from taking so many steroids because that’s the first thing that gets damaged. Threatening a fighter with, ‘When we see each other, I’m going to hit you’, it’s like, man, I dedicate my life to fighting.”

When Is Conor McGregor’s Next Fight?

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Conor McGregor will fight in 2025.
That’s according to UFC CEO Dana White, who is using his prediction that “Notorious” would not compete in 2024 as proof that he can predict the future. I…


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Conor McGregor will fight in 2025.

That’s according to UFC CEO Dana White, who is using his prediction that “Notorious” would not compete in 2024 as proof that he can predict the future. I’m sure it also helps that White runs the world’s preeminent combat sports promotion and remains in direct contact with “Notorious” about his fighting future.

I dunno, just spitballing here.

“He’s fighting with everybody right now, but he’s not fighting anybody right now,” White told Outta Pocket with RGIII. “You know, I’ve said this a lot and Conor has gotten into a position where he’s made so much money and he has all these businesses that continue to make him a lot of money. It’s tough to get up and fight when you’re in the position that he’s in.”

It’s also tough to get up and fight with a broken pinky toe.

“But I do believe that Conor McGregor will fight in ‘25,” White continued. “There is no fight made or a date set or any of that. But I believe. If you watch what I was saying in ‘24, I was saying I don’t think he’s gonna fight in ‘24 and I do believe he will fight in ‘25.”

Now he just needs to agree on one of many opponents.

It’s hard to get excited about the possibility of McGregor’s return in 2025 based on what we’ve seen in recent years. Aside from the fact that “Notorious” has not competed since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in summer 2021, the former UFC double champ is just 1-3 at lightweight and has been finished in all three losses.

I guess that doesn’t matter for the purposes of this deal.

Ilia Topuria Eyes Islam Makhachev Fight, vows to make him “Suffer” in Dream Title Showdown

Ilia Topuria vs Islam MakhachevThe UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has set his aim on the lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev. At UFC 308,…

Ilia Topuria vs Islam Makhachev

The UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria has set his aim on the lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev. At UFC 308, ‘El Matador’ will look to defend his throne against the former champion Max Holloway, and then Topuria is looking to become a two-division king.

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The Georgian-Spanish will enter his UFC 308 title fight with an undefeated professional record on October 26. Ilia Topuria captured the featherweight title when he knocked out pound-for-pound king Alexander Volkanovski earlier this year. Now, he faces a stiff test against the former champion ‘Blessed’ Max Holloway this weekend.

Ilia Topuria eyes biggest fight in history against Conor McGregor in UFC Spain debut
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With a victory at UFC 308, Ilia Topuria will look to go up in weight to challenge the lightweight world champion Islam Makhachev, who is a student of all-time great Khabib Nurmagomedov. The Dagestani Makhachev has impressive wins over fighters such as Dustin Poirier, Alexander Volkanovski, and Charles Oliveira, among others. He is an aggressive fighter with a smother top game on the ground.

In an interview, Ilia Topuria explained how he sees the match against the lightweight king. He said:

“A style that Islam has never ever faced in his life, and will never face unless he faces me…So that is why I say that right now, there is no one who can overshadow me.

“I know what bothers them, what doesn’t bother them. So, for me, even if it seems like a very difficult fight, I would make Islam suffer a lot. Too much…I’m a guy who has impeccable physical preparation. In the fifth round, I am the same as in the first and I represent a threat at any second of the fight.

But before he can challenge for the lightweight throne, he has a major challenge ahead of him as he soon meets Max Holloway. ‘Blessed’ a an aggressive volume striker who looks to bury his opponents under a barrage of punches. This match is set to headline in Abu Dhabi this weekend.