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Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 Results & Highlights: ‘The Cat’ Outpoints ‘The Gypsy King’ Again

The heavyweight championship rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury took place today, and MMA News has you covered with all the action. Nine months on from their first showdown, which an undisputed heavyweight king crowned for the first time since Lennox Lewis was stripped of the title in 2000, Usyk and Fury renewed hostilities […]

The heavyweight championship rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury took place today, and MMA News has you covered with all the action.

Nine months on from their first showdown, which an undisputed heavyweight king crowned for the first time since Lennox Lewis was stripped of the title in 2000, Usyk and Fury renewed hostilities in Saudi Arabia this week.

The pair collided in a memorable 12-round affair this past May, with the Ukrainian falling on the right side of a split decision to add the WBC title to his WBA (super), IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring belts.

With “The Cat” vacating the IBF gold a month on from his win over the previously undefeated “Gypsy King,” undisputed status wasn’t on the line today. Nevertheless, Saturday’s rematch in Riyadh wasn’t be short on stakes.

In the end, it was once again Usyk having his hand raised, this time with all three scorecards going in his favor.

With the event concluded, see below for the full results, followed by all the highlights.

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 Results & Highlights

  • Heavyweight Main Event: Oleksandr Usyk def. Tyson Fury via unanimous decision (116-112, 116-112, 116-112)
  • Heavyweight: Moses Itauma def. Demsey McKean via TKO: R1, 1:57
  • Super Welterweight: Serhii Bohachuk def. Ishmael Davis via TKO (corner stoppage): R6, 3:00
  • Heavyweight: Johnny Fisher def. Dave Allen via split decision (95-94, 96-93, 94-95)
  • Featherweight: Lee McGregor def. Isaac Lowe via unanimous decision (96-92, 97-91, 97-91)
  • Super Featherweight: Peter McGrail def. Rhys Edwards via unanimous decision (96-95, 96-94, 96-94)
  • Light Heavyweight: Daniel Lapin def. Dylan Colin via unanimous decision (100-90, 99-91, 99-91)
  • Heavyweight: Andrii Novytskyi def. Edgar Ramirez via unanimous decision (100-90, 100-90, 98-92)
  • Super Featherweight: Mohammed Alakel def. Joshua Ocampo via unanimous decision (60-53, 60-53, 60-53)

Mohammed Alakel Def. Joshua Ocampo

Andrii Novytskyi Def. Edgar Ramirez

Daniel Lapin Def. Dylan Colin

Peter McGrail Def. Rhys Edwards

Lee McGregor Def. Isaac Lowe

Johnny Fisher Def. Dave Allen

Serhii Bohachuk Def. Ishmael Davis

Moses Itauma Def. Demsey McKean

Oleksandr Usyk Def. Tyson Fury

Alex Pereira Reveals Magomed Ankalaev Isn’t Getting Next Title Shot, Ankalaev Cries ‘Chicken’

While it’s not clear who he’ll be fighting first in 2025, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira says it won’t be the man many see as his biggest threat in the division. “Poatan,” a former titleholder at 185 pounds, enjoyed a standout year in the Octagon. After being crowned a two-division king last November, the […]

While it’s not clear who he’ll be fighting first in 2025, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira says it won’t be the man many see as his biggest threat in the division.

“Poatan,” a former titleholder at 185 pounds, enjoyed a standout year in the Octagon. After being crowned a two-division king last November, the Brazilian successfully defended the 205-pound gold three times in 2024.

Knockout wins over Jamahal Hill, Ji?í Procházka, and Khalil Rountree have left Pereira as a leading candidate for Fighter of the Year. But there remains one point of discussion used by his limited group of detractors.

Even prior to his win over Aleksandar Raki? in October, Ankalaev was seen by many as the most deserving of a title shot. With that not coming to fruition, some concluded that the promotion has been looking to ‘protect’ Pereira from the well-rounded game of the Russian.

And that fire has now had considerable fuel thrown on it.

Despite Ankalaev’s unbeaten run and place on the light heavyweight ladder, Pereira has seemingly heard from the promotion that he won’t be stood opposite the Brazilian next time out.

“It won’t be Ankalaev!” the light heavyweight titleholder wrote on X.

It didn’t take long for a frustrated Ankalaev to appear in the comments section, once again accusing Pereira of deliberately avoiding him by branding the champ a “chicken.”

“Chicken”

With a clash with Ankalaev seemingly out of the running, it remains to be seen what will come next for Pereira.

Given that the Russian sits as the clear top contender at 205 pounds, “Poatan’s” recent post could suggest a much-discussed heavyweight venture in pursuit of historic three-weight glory.

Alex Pereira Reveals Magomed Ankalaev Isn’t Getting Next Title Shot, Ankalaev Cries ‘Chicken’

While it’s not clear who he’ll be fighting first in 2025, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira says it won’t be the man many see as his biggest threat in the division. “Poatan,” a former titleholder at 185 pounds, enjoyed a standout year in the Octagon. After being crowned a two-division king last November, the […]

While it’s not clear who he’ll be fighting first in 2025, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira says it won’t be the man many see as his biggest threat in the division.

“Poatan,” a former titleholder at 185 pounds, enjoyed a standout year in the Octagon. After being crowned a two-division king last November, the Brazilian successfully defended the 205-pound gold three times in 2024.

Knockout wins over Jamahal Hill, Ji?í Procházka, and Khalil Rountree have left Pereira as a leading candidate for Fighter of the Year. But there remains one point of discussion used by his limited group of detractors.

Even prior to his win over Aleksandar Raki? in October, Ankalaev was seen by many as the most deserving of a title shot. With that not coming to fruition, some concluded that the promotion has been looking to ‘protect’ Pereira from the well-rounded game of the Russian.

And that fire has now had considerable fuel thrown on it.

Despite Ankalaev’s unbeaten run and place on the light heavyweight ladder, Pereira has seemingly heard from the promotion that he won’t be stood opposite the Brazilian next time out.

“It won’t be Ankalaev!” the light heavyweight titleholder wrote on X.

It didn’t take long for a frustrated Ankalaev to appear in the comments section, once again accusing Pereira of deliberately avoiding him by branding the champ a “chicken.”

“Chicken”

With a clash with Ankalaev seemingly out of the running, it remains to be seen what will come next for Pereira.

Given that the Russian sits as the clear top contender at 205 pounds, “Poatan’s” recent post could suggest a much-discussed heavyweight venture in pursuit of historic three-weight glory.

‘Age Is Just A Number’ – Poirier, Masvidal, & More Laud 41-Year-Old Cub Swanson After Classic KO At UFC Tampa

If this was the last time we saw Cub Swanson in the Octagon, he went out with a bang by pulling off a devastating knockout of Billy Quarantillo in the co-main event of UFC Tampa. The two pulled off an entertaining first round, with both men looking to pick the other apart and each having […]

If this was the last time we saw Cub Swanson in the Octagon, he went out with a bang by pulling off a devastating knockout of Billy Quarantillo in the co-main event of UFC Tampa.

The two pulled off an entertaining first round, with both men looking to pick the other apart and each having their moments of control and rocking the other. They then fought another competitive second frame before the fight came to an end in the final round.

Swanson landed a one-two that dropped Quarantillo out cold, giving “Killer” a walk-off victory.

Swanson has traded wins and losses consecutively since the start of 2021, and he may increase his record for the most post-fight bonuses in UFC/WEC featherweight history.

“Billy Q,” meanwhile, has now lost three of his last four.

2024 PFL Europe Championship Results & Highlights

After carrying out the second PFL Europe regular season and playoffs, the Professional Fighters League’s first continental expansion brought the SmartCage back to France for the 2024 Championship. A few weeks on from the conclusion of the PFL’s global season at King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the LDLC Arena in Lyon played host to […]

After carrying out the second PFL Europe regular season and playoffs, the Professional Fighters League’s first continental expansion brought the SmartCage back to France for the 2024 Championship.

A few weeks on from the conclusion of the PFL’s global season at King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the LDLC Arena in Lyon played host to PFL Europe’s final event of this year. Unsurprisingly, a number of France’s own were in action, and that included Abdoul Abdouraguimov at the top of the lineup.

Victories over Brad Wheeler and Jack Grant after signing with the PFL moved “Lazy King’s” overall record to 18-1. And the highly touted 29-year-old further extended his winning run at the expense of former UFC veteran Laureano Staropoli in Friday’s main event.

Elsewhere on the card, the second PFL Europe welterweight, lightweight, and bantamweight kingpins were crowned, in addition to a singular queen at 125 pounds as one woman looked to succeed Dakota Ditcheva and hopes to follow her path to global glory next year.

While the event was available on DAZN for select countries, it unfortunately wasn’t broadcast to audiences in the United States. But you can catch up on all the action below.

PFL Europe Championship Results & Highlights

  • Welterweight: Abdoul Abdouraguimov def. Laureano Staropoli via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
  • Catchweight (165lbs): Patrick Habirora def. Catalin Safta via KO (punch): R3, 2:16
  • Heavyweight: Mickaël Groguhe def. Lamine Sene via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Bantamweight Championship: Lewis McGrillen-Evans def. Alexander Luster via TKO (punches): R2, 3:52
  • Lightweight Championship: Jakub Kaszuba def. Connor Hughes via TKO (punches): R4, 4:07
  • Featherweight: Mathys Duragrin def. Yassin Chtatou via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-25, 30-25)
  • Bantamweight: Mahio Campanella def. Mehdi Saadi via submission (arm-triangle choke): R1, 4:45
  • Catchweight (177lbs): Salvo Giudice def. Atilla Kobas via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)
  • Welterweight Championship: Florim Zendeli def. Daniele Miceli via submission (rear-naked choke): R1, 4:24
  • Flyweight Championship: Paulina Wi?niewska def. Valentina Scatizzi via TKO (knee & punches): R1, 0:20
  • Welterweight: Eoin Sheridan def. Brice Belghazi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Lightweight: Claudio Pacella def. Oscar Ownsworth via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Claudio Pacella Def. Oscar Ownsworth

Eoin Sheridan Def. Brice Belghazi

Paulina Wi?niewska Def. Valentina Scatizzi

Florim Zendeli Def. Daniele Miceli

Salvo Giudice Def. Atilla Kobas

Mahio Campanella Def. Mehdi Saadi

Mathys Duragrin Def. Yassin Chtatou

Jakub Kaszuba Def. Connor Hughes

Lewis McGrillen-Evans Def. Alexander Luster

Patrick Habirora Def. Catalin Safta

Abdoul Abdouraguimov Def. Laureano Staropoli

UFC Fight Night Results & Highlights: Joaquin Buckley TKOs Colby Covington

UFC Fight Night took place tonight from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights!  In the main event, welterweights Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley clashed. While in the co-main event, Cub Swanson faced Billy Quarantillo in a bantamweight matchup.  UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card Preliminary Card Preliminary […]

UFC Fight Night took place tonight from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights! 

In the main event, welterweights Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley clashed. While in the co-main event, Cub Swanson faced Billy Quarantillo in a bantamweight matchup. 

UFC Fight Night Results: Main Card

  • Joaquin Buckley def. Colby Covington via TKO (doctor’s stoppage): R3, 4.42
  • Cub Swanson def. Billy Quarantillo via KO: R3 1.36 
  • Manel Kape def. Bruno Silva via TKO: R3, 1.57  
  • Dustin Jacoby def. Vitor Petrino via KO: R3, 3.44  
  • Daniel Marcos def. Adrian Yañez via split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29) 
  • Navajo Stirling def. Tuco Tokkos via unanimous decision (30-27×3)

Preliminary Card

  • Michael Johnson def. Ottman Azaitar via KO: R2, 2.03 
  • Joel Álvarez def. Drakkar Klose via KO: R1, 2.48  
  • Sean Woodson def. Fernando Padilla via TKO: R1, 4.58
  • Felipe Lima def. Miles Johns via unanimous decision (30-27×3)
  • Miranda Maverick def. Jamey-Lyn Horth via unanimous decision (29-28×3)
  • Davey Grant def. Ramon Taveras via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27×2)
  • Piera Rodriguez def. Josefine Knutsson via unanimous decision (30-27×3)

Preliminary Card Highlights

Sean Woodson def. Fernando Padilla

Sean Woodson earned the first finish of the night, getting a TKO of Fernando Padilla in the first round of their featherweight bout.

Joel Álvarez def. Drakkar Klose

Joel Álvarez earned a first-round KO of Drakkar Klose in their lightweight bout.

Michael Johnson def. Ottman Azaitar

In this lightweight bout, Michael Johnson earned a KO of Ottman Azaitar in the second round.

Main Card Highlights

Navajo Stirling def. Tuco Tokkos

Navajo Stirling got it done on the scorecards against Tuco Tokkos.

Daniel Marcos def. Adrian Yañez

Daniel Marcos earned a split decision against Adrian Yañez in their bantamweight matchup.

Dustin Jacoby def. Vitor Petrino

Dustin Jacoby got the win with a KO of Vitor Petrino in the third round.

Manel Kape def. Bruno Silva

In this flyweight bout, Manel Kape earned a TKO of Bruno Silva in the third round.

Cub Swanson def. Billy Quarantillo

In the co-main event, Cub Swanson KO’d Billy Quarantillo in the third round.

Joaquin Buckley def. Colby Covington

In the main event, Joaquin Buckley was awarded a doctor’s stoppage TKO of Colby Covington after the latter could not continue due to a cut above his eye.