Arman Tsarukyan talks potential next bout. Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis is official – live on Netflix.
Arman Tsarukyan teases his next fight in Abu Dhabi or Qatar. Jake Paul's next bout is official – an exhibition bout, free for Netflix users. Apple to shift production to India. And more!
Mixed Martial Arts
Aljamain Sterling isn’t happy that his bout against Brian Ortega at UFC Shanghai on August 23, 2025 is five rounds. Sterling says five round main events, when not the champion, you get an extra pay incentive but for this, they aren’t getting extra pay which is annoying to Sterling; says he doesn’t know if Ortega is the one who requested this.
Dana White says the winner of Reinier de Ridder vs Anthony Hernandez or Nassourdine Imavov vs Caio Borralho could be next in line against UFC Middleweight champion, Khamzat Chimaev.
Arman Tsarukyan says he spoke to Dana White and he said maybe they’ll set up a fight with someone in Abu Dhabi or Qatar, perhaps against Justin Gaethje, Dan Hooker or Paddy Pimblett; Tsarukyan says he prefers Pimblett.
Paddy Pimblett defends Khamzat Chimaev’s performance at UFC 319.
“For the casuals this isn’t going to be a fun fight to watch but for people who actually do MMA, they’ll appreciate this. I appreciate it because this is levels of the game and Khamzat’s grappling level is very high. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a fight like this, such a one-sided beatdown.”
Yoel Romero chimes in on a Islam Makhachev vs Jack Della Maddalena bout.
“Maddalena has very good cardio, he’s a very good puncher. His wrestling is not bad either. It’s 50/50. Maddalena is big for 170.”
Deiveson Figueiredo vs Montel Jackson is booked for UFC Rio on October 11, 2025.
Sean Brady says the UFC Vancouver main event was supposed to be him vs Ian Machado Garry but Garry was dragging his feet, causing them to lose the spot to Reinier de Ridder vs Anthony Hernandez.
Rob Font vs Raul Rosas Jr. is booked for Noche UFC on September 13, 2025.
Belal Muhammad says that Dricus du Plessis was happy to simply get through the fight with Khamzat Chimaev and not get submitted.
Belal Muhammad wants his next opponent to be Kamaru Usman; says he’s ready and has been ready.
Boxing
Jake Paul will fight Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis in an exhibition match on November 14, 2025 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. This comes after months of speculation about a potential bout with Anthony Joshua. Netflix confirmed the fight, which will stream on its platform.
Ryan Garcia chimes in on the Jake Paul vs Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis announcement.
“Boxing is officially the WWE with the [Tank] vs Jake Paul fight. A heavyweight is fighting a lightweight and you’re supposed to believe that it’s a fair fight. If you know anything about boxing, you can see it’s a disgrace.”
Culture
Nadeen Ayoub is set to make history as the first woman to represent Palestine at the Miss Universe pageant. The Miss Universe Organization confirmed her participation in the 2025 competition, taking place on November 21, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. MUO praised Ayoub as a resilient advocate and model who reflects the values of diversity, cultural exchange and women's empowerment. She will compete alongside delegates from over 130 countries and territories.
The White House launched its official TikTok account this week, just ahead of a looming deadline for TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest its U.S. assets or face a potential ban. President Trump has extended the deadline multiple times, now pushing it to September 17, 2025. The new account @WhiteHouse quickly gained over 100,000 followers, featuring a patriotic bio and a video of Trump emphasizing his commitment to the American people. The move comes amid ongoing debates about TikTok's ownership and national security.
Apple is set to produce all future iPhone 17 models in India, marking a major shift in its global supply chain strategy. Despite opposition from President Trump and potential 50% tariffs on Indian imports, Apple plans to begin manufacturing next month and export these devices to the U.S. This is the first time all flagship models for the U.S. market will be made in India, reflecting Apple’s growing confidence in the country's manufacturing capabilities. The move aims to reduce dependence on China and protect against future supply chain disruptions like those experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
