Khabib Nurmagomedov says Jack Della Maddalena a tougher fight than Ilia Topuria. Hulk Hogan passes away at 71.
Khabib Nurmagomedov says preparation for Jack Della Maddalena is tougher than Ilia Topuria. Hulk Hogan passes away at age 71 – no signs of foul play. Harry Styles' brand to release a new product. And more!
Mixed Martial Arts
UFC Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria says he’ll never give Arman Tsarukyan a chance at the title; says if that’s the case, take the belt because he won’t do it. Arman Tsarukyan responds.
Khabib Nurmagomedov says that Jon Jones’ prime has been long gone.
“He’s been gone for a while, let’s be honest. How many fights has he had in the last five years? Everyone has their prime and his was long past.”
Khabib Nurmagomedov says UFC Welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena (JDM) is the toughest opponent in Islam Makhachev’s career – says if he were preparing Makhachev for either JDM or UFC Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria, would be more concerned with JDM.
Ilia Topuria says if Jack Della Maddalena defeats Islam Makhachev, he’d like to fight Maddalena.
Israel Adesanya claims that Sean Strickland is avoiding a rematch.
“I’ve called this dude out how many times but now he wants to fight Belal [Muhammad]. Why? Come on it’s easy money, you beat me once, do it again.”
Israel Adesanya believes JDM will defeat Islam Makhachev.
“I think Islam is not going to be able to handle him with scrambles or when he gets back up. I really think Jack is going to get him and I can’t wait until that happens. And wherever it is, I’m going to be there.”
Dana White says everyone acts like they want to do the BMF point down that Max Holloway signaturized but no one actually wants to do it, but Max.
Boxing
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Culture
Hulk Hogan, legendary professional wrestler and cultural icon, died at age 71 following a cardiac arrest in Clearwater, Florida. Authorities reported no signs of foul play or suspicious activity. Hogan, known for his larger-than-life persona, played a key role in popularizing WWE and was the main attraction at the first WrestleMania in 1985.
Harry Styles’ brand Pleasing has expanded into the self-pleasure market with a new collection called ‘Pleasing Yourself’, featuring a double-sided vibrator and lube. The launch was teased on Instagram ahead of a surprise NYC pop-up opening on July 25. Fans reacted with humour and surprise, flooding the comments with praise and jokes about the unexpected move. While Styles hasn’t publicly commented, he appeared in promotional material, including a teaser video where he read the brand’s bold new slogan.
President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will officially recognize the state of Palestine, citing a commitment to lasting peace in the Middle East. The formal declaration is expected at the UN General Assembly in September, making France the first G7 nation to take this step. The move comes amid global outrage over the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza and has drawn sharp condemnation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Tensions between France and Israel are set to escalate further as U.S. and Israeli negotiators also withdrew from cease-fire talks with Hamas on the same day.
