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Unbeaten Ronald Humphrey earns UFC deal with first-round submission at DWCS and targets welterweight gold
Ronald Humphrey improved to 5-0 with a first-round rear-naked choke finish of Alexis Miranda on Week 3 of Dana White's Contender Series 2026, earning a UFC contract and declaring his intention to chase the welterweight title.
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Uriel earns UFC contract with 50-second guillotine after learning from DWCS defeat
Guilherme Uriel submitted Mario Piazzon with a standing guillotine in 50 seconds at Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 3 on Aug. 25, securing a UFC contract at heavyweight after a knockout loss in his first DWCS appearance last year.
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Mourinho confirms Endrick injury and absence for Real Sociedad clash
José Mourinho announced that Endrick, sidelined since August 13 with tendinitis close to a muscle problem, will miss Real Madrid's match against Real Sociedad. The length of his unavailability remains undetermined.
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Chelsea weigh late Rashford move as United eye Balde for £38.5m
Chelsea are considering a late swoop for Marcus Rashford, though any deal hinges on prior sales. Meanwhile, Manchester United have been quoted £38.5m for Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, with a loan alternative also on the table.
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Galanti silences 'just a grappler' doubters with 35-second DWCS knockout to earn UFC deal
Nick Galanti (8-1) stopped Carlos Petruzzella in just 35 seconds at Dana White's Contender Series Week 3 on 25 August 2026, dropping him with a right hook and finishing with ground-and-pound to secure a UFC contract.
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Bella Mir stunned by massive underdog Apodaca in biggest Contender Series upset
Bella Mir, the daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir and the heaviest betting favourite in Contender Series history at -6000, dropped a unanimous decision to Alex Apodaca in the Week 3 main event, shocking the MMA world.
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UFC's Dana White connects content creator Nina Drama with counter-terrorism after stalker sends cartel videos
Content creator Nina Marie-Daniele, known as Nina Drama, has revealed that UFC CEO Dana White connected her with a counter-terrorism unit after a stalker began sending her cartel beheading videos. The stalker was identified within a day and placed on a no-fly list barring him from Las Vegas.
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Arsenal close in on four academy signings as Martinelli nears £50m Al-Hilal exit
Arsenal are finalising moves for four young talents, including two free transfers from Manchester United, while Gabriel Martinelli edges closer to a club-record £50m sale to Al-Hilal after being pushed out of Mikel Arteta's plans.
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Bella Mir stunned at -6000 odds as Dana White hands out five UFC contracts at DWCS
Alex Apodaca pulled off the biggest upset in Dana White's Contender Series history on August 25, defeating -6000 favourite Bella Mir by unanimous decision. All five winners on the Week 3 card in Las Vegas earned UFC contracts.
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Makhachev targets 20-fight win streak before retirement after breaking Silva's UFC record
Islam Makhachev says he has at least three fights left before retiring, with the UFC welterweight champion chasing a 20-fight winning streak after surpassing Anderson Silva's all-time UFC record at UFC 330.
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Walsh vows to build full-time Wallaroos environment after record 66-19 loss to Black Ferns
Australia's Director of Women's High Performance Tim Walsh says the Wallaroos' second-heaviest defeat — a 66-19 loss to New Zealand in their 100th Test — has sharpened his resolve to place every player in a full-time high-performance programme, inspired by the impact of sevens crossovers on debut.
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Former No. 1 MLR Draft pick Sherman joins Red Hurricanes Osaka alongside Fiji centre Tamanivalu
Will Sherman, the first overall pick in the 2025 Major League Rugby Draft, has signed with Red Hurricanes Osaka after one season with Anthem Rugby Carolina. Fiji centre Seta Tamanivalu and former Queensland Reds lock Cormac Daly are among three other new arrivals at the Japan Rugby League One club.
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Tavatavanawai's 137-metre masterclass powers All Blacks comeback at Ellis Park
Timoci Tavatavanawai ran for 137 metres, made three linebreaks and busted eight tackles as the All Blacks rallied to beat the Lions in Johannesburg on Tuesday, with coach Dave Rennie praising the midfielder's return after a fitness-driven omission in July.
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Bella Mir submits to DWCS debut pressure against Alex Apodaca in Las Vegas bantamweight clash
Bella Mir, daughter of former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, made her Dana White Contenders Series debut against Alex Apodaca in a bantamweight main event at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas on Tuesday night.
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Rooney calls for Shaw and Santos to be dropped as United host Ipswich
Wayne Rooney has urged Michael Carrick to make two changes to Manchester United's starting line-up for Sunday's Premier League home game against Ipswich, after the Red Devils opened their campaign with a 2-0 defeat at newly promoted Hull.
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Celtic squander four-goal aggregate lead to crash out of Champions League in Linz
Celtic suffered one of their worst European nights as LASK overturned a 4-0 aggregate deficit to win 5-1 in extra time in Linz, eliminating the Scottish champions from the Champions League qualifying play-offs 5-4 on aggregate.
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Xavi vows to restore Dutch attacking identity after World Cup disappointment
Xavi Hernandez was unveiled as Netherlands head coach on Tuesday, pledging to move away from the defensive approach that saw Oranje exit the World Cup on penalties against Morocco. The 46-year-old former Barcelona and Spain midfielder was third choice for the role after Pep Guardiola and Arne Slot both declined.
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Ioane credits 'grit and guts' as All Blacks grind past Lions in scrappy Johannesburg win
Rieko Ioane scored twice in the second half, including an intercept try, as the All Blacks overcame a slow start to beat the Lions at Ellis Park and keep their winning streak alive.
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Fernandes reveals he voted for an Arsenal player before winning PFA Player of the Year himself
Bruno Fernandes claimed the PFA Men's Player of the Year award on Tuesday after a record-breaking season in which he set a new Premier League assists mark of 21, helping Manchester United finish third and qualify for the Champions League.
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Dembélé sidelined for five days by PSG ahead of Lille clash
Paris Saint-Germain announced Wednesday that Ousmane Dembélé will rest for five days. The 2026 Ballon d'Or winner, substituted at half-time against Rennes, will miss Friday's trip to Lille in Ligue 1.
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